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Photo:Storefront: Getty Images. Revol: Courtesy of Brand.
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As summer approaches, we’re looking forward to peak salad season when grocery store produce is at its finest and a cool, crisp meal absolutely hits the spot. But for some folks, shopping for fresh produce is harder than it should be.
Food deserts are areas where access to fresh produce can be difficult. The Department of Agriculture classifies food deserts based on census data, focusing on areas that are low-income and low-access (LILA)—meaning a neighborhood meets the Department of the Treasury’s New Markets Tax Credit program definition based on the poverty rate or median family income, and the people who live in the area must travel a certain distance to get to a supermarket or grocery store.
Stores like Dollar General may be the closest option for those in low-income, low-access areas, but their offerings of fresh produce have previously been limited. That’s why Revol Greens is teaming up with Dollar General to make fresh vegetables a little more accessible at their stores.
Dollar General will now stock Revol products at 5,000 of its 19,000 stores—you can check to seeif your local store is one of them—which will bring fresh, healthy produce much closer to folks who need it.
Here’s what Revol and Dollar General are offering:
The two-pack of mini romaine heads is a perfect item to snag for a last-minute side salad—just chop it up, add any leftover fruit or vegetables from the fridge and drizzle with a favorite dressing. And while you’re at Dollar General, consider grabbing shelf-stable items like jarred olives, pickled veggies, canned tuna or nuts, which can help add a big punch of flavor to a simple salad. You could also use the romaine on sandwiches oreven in a pasta dish.
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Whether folks end up bundling these salad kits up in a wrap for lunch or enjoying them with a bowl of soup for dinner, having more fresh produce readily available is key for a healthy diet. And with options as basic as plain romaine and as complete as a spicy salad kit, home cooks living with food insecurity can hopefully bring some more variety into their weekly dinner plans.
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EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service. Food Access Research Atlas.Documentation.
EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service. Food Access Research Atlas.Documentation.
