East Toledo food desert? | Closure of grocery store leaves neighbors with less access to fresh food скачать в хорошем качестве

East Toledo food desert? | Closure of grocery store leaves neighbors with less access to fresh food

Two months ago, the Woodville road Save-a-Lot in east Toledo closed its doors for the last time. Save-a-Lot was the last store in the area that carried fresh produce. The lack of access to fresh produce has resulted in what's called a food desert. "[There's] no fresh food, no fresh vegetables, or anything like that in this neighborhood," said Alfonso Narvaez, a community activist who is trying to bring attention to the issue. That lack of food resources is now putting a major strain on area residents. For non-drivers in particular the change is crippling. Chris Eames is one of those locals who doesn't have access to a car, and he says getting groceries has now become incredibly challenging for him and his family. MORE: https://www.wtol.com/article/news/loc... Connect with us on social media: Go 419 Facebook -   / go419   Facebook -   / wtol11   Twitter -   / wtol11toledo   Instagram -   / wtol11toledo   WTOL Newsletter - https://wtol.com/email