Articles tagged as: food deserts
June 25, 2025
Grassroots groups get grants to bring fresh food to Indy communities
The grants come at a moment when Indianapolis families could face increased food insecurity due to proposed federal cuts.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2025
Crowdfunding campaign aims to address food desert in Northwest Landing
A crowdfunding campaign organized by the Aspire Higher Foundation aims to build a new grocery store to fight food insecurity in a near northwest neighborhood.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2024
Why do independent grocery stores struggle in Indiana?
National grocery monopolies have led to five grocery stores opening and closing in less than a decade on the eastside of Indianapolis. A new independent grocer hoped to turn things around, but the store’s facing barriers.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2024
Grassroots food coalition says it's ready for seats at the city table
The Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition recommended new community members to a city commission.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
Equitable food access movement fights on in Indianapolis, with estimated 200,000 still in need
Equitable food access, a movement in Indianapolis, seeks to get healthy, affordable food to people who need it. But an estimated two hundred thousand residents are still in need.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2024
East side neighborhood welcomes Eskenazi Health’s new medical complex
A new medical complex on the east side of Indianapolis will offer a plethora of health care services under one roof.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2023
Indy Fresh Market opens to address the city’s east side food desert
A new grocery store aimed at addressing food deserts in communities of color recently opened on Indianapolis’ east side. The store known as Indy Fresh Market aims to provide accessible and nutritious food.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2023
Mobile fresh food market headed to Indianapolis neighborhoods
A new mobile food market aims to bring healthy food access to neighborhoods across Indianapolis. The Fresh for You Market on Wheels is inside a 40-foot, retrofitted bus donated by IndyGo.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
New research suggests economic impact of Indy Fresh Market over $11M
Indiana University Public Policy Institute researchers project a new Indianapolis grocery store will bring over $11 million to Marion County's economy.
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