The Summer Lunch at the Library kick-off event aims to raise awareness among families in Sacramento—and throughout the state—about free, healthy lunches available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) summer nutrition programs.

South Oak Park was recently identified as “food desert”. A “food desert” is an area where fresh produce is scarce. In these areas supermarkets are far away and the only close stores are convenience stores, but these normally lack healthy foods.

Sam’s Market on 42nd street and 26th avenue will go a step further, and starting on Saturday May 26th it will launch their healthy corner store makeover.

They’ll stock their shelves with fresh local produce in hopes of residents choosing this over unhealthy foods.

Executive Director of Alchemist CDC, Davida Douglas said, “Our goal is to provide convenient access to healthy food and fresh produce for residents, promote produce consumption to community members; ultimately resulting in improved health.”... Read More