The Need for More Supermarkets in New York

Special Report

Key Findings
Access to food is not evenly distributed in New York. Many people have to travel excessive
distances to buy food at a supermarket.

The uneven distribution of food in New York disproportionately affects large numbers
of low-income people.

There is a connection between diabetes and lack of supermarket access.



Weekly Sales Volume for Supermarkets

Healthy Food Access Portal

Welcome to the nation’s first comprehensive healthy food access retail portal.

http://www.healthyfoodaccess.org/

TOOLS FOR HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS

Improving Access to Healthy Food

Communities across the country are working to expand and improve healthy food access through grocery stores, small stores, farmers' markets, and urban agriculture. This series of tools offers concerned residents, policymakers, business leaders, and advocates ideas and strategies for improving access to healthy food in underserved communities, based on the wisdom and experiences of local communities.

Healthy Food Retailing

Grocery Stores

Corner Stores

Farmers' Market

Urban Agriculture