Social Determinants of Health for Public Housing Residents: Access to Healthy Food
April 2020
Areas with insufficient access to fresh food, called food deserts, frequently include neighborhoods with public housing developments. Low-income neighborhoods often lack full-service grocery stores and farmers’ markets where residents can buy a variety of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and low-fat foods. This publication by NCHPH explains the importance of public housing residents having access to healthy food.