Food Desert

For many, Collier County elicits images of golf courses, beautiful beaches and affluent people. But for some residents, a different reality exists, as the population experiencing food insecurity continues to grow.The Federal Reserve Economic Data reports Collier’s annual median household income at an estimated $75,799 in 2021, the last reported year. Of the nearly 386,000 population, 10.4% were living in poverty.

The holidays are a busy time for food distributors, even as they face challenges brought about by the pandemic. One organization is trying to feed the hungry in Southwest Florida and beyond, even as COVID is keeping volunteers at home.

Governor Rick Scott signed off Thursday on a measure designed to eradicate so-called “food deserts.”

Moffitt Cancer Center is pairing with the state to see if making fruits and vegetables available to children in areas with limited access to them can de...

As part of Michelle Obama's healthy eating initiative, a group of major food retailers promised in 2011 to open or expand 1,500 grocery or convenience...

Clearing up food deserts has been a perennial issue for some in the Florida Democratic caucus. Now two GOP lawmakers are throwing their weight behind...

The promise of a new year often comes with a familiar resolution: eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and get healthy. But for 23.5 million Americans…

People in Moore Haven in Glades County have been living without a grocery store for several months after losing their only one late last year. Moore Haven…

"Food deserts" are a hot topic among nutritionists They're areas where fresh, healthy foods can be hard to come by -- and they're are all over Florida.…