/news/tags/food-desert food desert en-US Copyright Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/community/2022-07-24/clevelands-central-neighborhood-residents-long-for-a-grocery-store-as-negotiations-drag-on Food deserts persist throughout Cleveland, especially in historically redlined neighborhoods on the city's East and South sides. Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/community/2022-07-24/clevelands-central-neighborhood-residents-long-for-a-grocery-store-as-negotiations-drag-on Conor Morris /news/2022-05-23/free-food-and-health-screenings-in-clevelands-central-neighborhood-aim-to-improve-community-health St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank will offer fresh produce and lunches to residents as part of their ReFresh Pantry event on May 23. Mon, 23 May 2022 21:00:21 GMT /news/2022-05-23/free-food-and-health-screenings-in-clevelands-central-neighborhood-aim-to-improve-community-health Lisa Ryan /news/health-science/2022-05-17/theres-a-new-food-desert-in-north-collinwood-heres-what-other-communities-have-done-to-fix-them Dave's Market closed in Euclid Beach, in North Collinwood, creating a food desert. Could a nonprofit or co-op work there? Mon, 23 May 2022 13:02:58 GMT /news/health-science/2022-05-17/theres-a-new-food-desert-in-north-collinwood-heres-what-other-communities-have-done-to-fix-them Lisa Ryan /news/community/2022-05-11/canton-non-profit-grocery-starkfresh-cancels-delivery-service-after-reported-theft-of-car-parts The mobile market serves Stark County residents who do not have easy access to a grocery store. Many customers are seniors with mobility issues. Wed, 11 May 2022 21:12:07 GMT /news/community/2022-05-11/canton-non-profit-grocery-starkfresh-cancels-delivery-service-after-reported-theft-of-car-parts Anna Huntsman /news/npr-news/2022-04-07/many-in-clevelands-north-collinwood-neighborhood-are-dismayed-angry-and-worried-about-the-closure-of-the-daves-market Dave's Market closing on Lakeshore Blvd. could affect everything from what's for dinner to home values in Collinwood. Many in the neighborhood are dismayed, angry and worried about the closure. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:29:51 GMT /news/npr-news/2022-04-07/many-in-clevelands-north-collinwood-neighborhood-are-dismayed-angry-and-worried-about-the-closure-of-the-daves-market Lisa Ryan, Stephanie Czekalinski /news/community/2020-07-16/amid-dollar-store-moratorium-focus-turns-to-clevelands-corner-stores Cleveland City Council recently passed a moratorium on building permits for new dollar stores, saying they don’t provide healthy food options and take business away from locally owned convenience stores. Many of these locally owned convenience stores are trying to be a healthy resource for the community, such as Parkwood Drive Thru in Glenville. The shop sells typical convenience store products, like cigarettes and alcohol - as well as healthier options like produce, fresh food and rice bowls. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:32:29 GMT /news/community/2020-07-16/amid-dollar-store-moratorium-focus-turns-to-clevelands-corner-stores /news/health-science/2020-07-14/battling-infant-mortality-akron-group-works-to-help-black-babies-survive Summit County is channeling another two-and-a-half million dollars toward the centering groups that advocates say are one key to saving babies’ lives. The… Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:50:00 GMT /news/health-science/2020-07-14/battling-infant-mortality-akron-group-works-to-help-black-babies-survive Kelly Woodward /news/community/2018-08-24/case-western-research-team-aims-to-reduce-food-insecurity A research team at Case Western Reserve University is leading a food systems study as part of an effort to tackle food insecurity in Cleveland.The study… Fri, 24 Aug 2018 21:29:35 GMT /news/community/2018-08-24/case-western-research-team-aims-to-reduce-food-insecurity Nicholas Hunter