Can More Grocery Stores Fix Food Deserts?
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Reviving Grocery Access in Cairo
This chapter discusses the critical importance of grocery stores in communities, focusing on Cairo, Illinois, which has faced a grocery access crisis since 2015. It examines the federal efforts to address food deserts through initiatives like the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, while highlighting the competitive challenges from corporate chains. The narrative illustrates the struggles of a newly opened grocery store in Cairo, facing immediate operational difficulties due to competition and unforeseen expenses.
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