Milwaukee Addresses Food Access Crisis

A new grocery store in Milwaukee seeks to address the food-access crisis plaguing the city’s north-side. In recent years, major grocery store chains have been closing their stores in the city, leaving thousands of residents in food deserts. The opening of Metro Pantry earlier this month was a step in the right direction, providing fresh produce and nutritious options to the community that previously lacked access to a full grocery store. Our Health Equity advocates for practical solutions, like this store, that ensure widespread availability of nutritious and accessible food for all Americans. Read more here.