Food insecurity is on the rise across the country. The number of households with insufficient access to healthy food rose by 4.2 million between 2020 and 2023. The problem disproportionately affects Black and African American households with nearly 21% of them experiencing food insecurity compared to around 8% of white households. After seeing the issue firsthand, Bronx native Karen Washington connected with friends to create Rise and Root Farm, an organization that grows fresh produce and sells it to underserved communities. Producer Tara Cleary travels to upstate New York to see how the farm is cultivating a healthier future.
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