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ranks 45 th in the nation in food security. More than 17 percent of
the population is food insecure and that includes 31 percent of
African-Americans.”
Dr. Tuckson went on to encourage healthy food prescriptions,
much like antibiotics prescriptions. “We should be writing vouch-
ers to go to food markets, to go to farmer’s markets. This is a great
thing. The Portland Family Health Center has a program like this
right now where they provide food for people they know will use
it.” Editor’s note: See page 18 for more information on the Portland
FHC program.
thanks to a growing web of entrepreneurs and concerned citizens
who are rising to the challenge. Still, there is much more work to do.
“None of us is going to live forever, but we want to live better,”
Dr. Tuckson said, “At the end of the day, we have to feed ourselves,
feed our families, and feed our communities the right way.”
Aaron Burch is the communications specialist for the Greater Louisville
Medical Society.
There are numerous groups throughout Louisville looking to
make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling. It’s only
through their shared experiences and cooperation that the problem
of food insecurity will be properly addressed. If you’d like to learn
how to get involved with New Roots, contact [email protected].
There’s great work being done by other organizations as well,
including Farm to Table, The Oasis and Louisville’s Cooperative
Grocery. Collaboration is what matters because as these groups
grow, they can sustain thousands of people who would otherwise
be left to fend for themselves. Right now, progress is being made
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