Brittanie McMullen Community Health Partner Taking a Trip to the Desert: A Look at Food Deserts and How it Impacts the Lives of Students Brittanie McMullen Community Health Partner
During this presentation you will learn…
Definitions Food Desert- a neighborhood where there is little or limited access to healthy and affordable foods Food Insecurity- lack of access to a sufficient amount of food because of limited funds
What’s the problem?
Who does it affect? Privilege Walk Activity U.S. Data St. Louis Region Data Your Students
What is being done? National and local efforts Healthy Schools Healthy Communities
Be part of the solution: Advocate Policy changes at your school? In your classroom? Share ideas:
Questions?