Community environments affect people’s eating and exercise habits, which most everyone can agree are key contributors to obesity.
Lowering obesity rates, through increased access to healthy foods, requires a comprehensive approach, including programs to address the choices available in the communities where people live.
The good news is that change is possible—communities across the country are overcoming the “food gap.” This section of the site presents strategies and opportunities—like supporting regional farms, buying local and gleaning—that can help Spokane replicate these successes.
