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[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

That's fair, but dried beans, rice, and shelf stable produce have been available for a long time. I live in what's considered a food desert and have access to flash frozen produce and fresh stuff.

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-access-research-atlas/documentation

A large portion of what's considered a food desert is not a food desert, just means you gotta drive further than the majority of people. Which is normal in rural areas. The USA is massive, and when you live in a rural county, you're going to be driving. This doesn't mean they're lacking produce or fresh food or healthy food that's not UPFs. It just means it's a drive. I drive 14 miles to my nearest supermarket, and it's got plenty of fresh foods, as do the majority of people who live in rural areas. I