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Life in a food desert

March 18, 2010 | California Watch

A look at life in a food desert — Watts in South Los Angeles — where fresh fruits and vegetables are hard to come by and healthy choices are even harder to make. In this poverty-stricken community, one supermarket serves the needs of over 45,000 residents, and many can’t afford to shop there or lack the transportation to get there. WATCH VIDEO

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August 21, 2010

Sorry to hear about it, I think we should help any place, city or town where fresh fruits and vegetables are hard to come by.

January 13, 2011

Wow that is tough. In my town there is an abundance of healthy food

June 11, 2011

I am pretty much pleased with your good work.

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