As a state, we are 9th in the country in food insecurity, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, with Greensboro and Highpoint being two of the worst not only in North Carolina, but in the US. This article has a lot of good information and statistics on food deserts in North Carolina (specifically the Greensboro area). It also has a story about a 24 year old girl, Mara Richards, who deals with this reality everyday of her life. The nearest 'grocery' (it's more like a gas station) is 2 miles away, and she has to walk there. After you read this story, I think it will better help you understand how real and severe this problem is, and that it's happening right under our noses. The article also talks about a new co-op opening in the area to help with this issue, and while I as a teenager cannot do something that drastic, there are still things you and I can do to help. For example, you can volunteer at a soup kitchen, donate to a food bank, help with organizations such as Meals on Wheels (which delivers meals to the homes of people and families in need), and volunteering at community gardens. We can all play a part in the end of food deserts.
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