Transforming Orlando's Food Deserts: Fruit Tree Oases Counter Rising Prices
A community initiative plants dozens of fruit trees in a Florida 'food desert', providing affordable, healthy food options for locals amid soaring grocery costs.
In the face of skyrocketing grocery prices and limited access to affordable, nutritious food, a partnership in Orlando, Florida is fighting back by establishing community fruit tree orchards in underserved, low-income areas. The project, a collaboration between local groups and the national Arbor Day Foundation, aims to ease food insecurity and provide residents with a sustainable source of fresh produce.
Dozens of newly planted fruit trees have transformed a previously barren stretch of land into a lush, verdant oasis - a stark contrast to the surrounding 'food desert' where grocery store options are scarce. Organizers say the demand for this community-driven solution has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, as more families struggle to afford basic, healthy food staples.
The project's founder, Jane Doe, explains that the goal is to
Source: The Guardian
