Two Communities,

Two Stories:

The Urban Food Crisis

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by L. Barker (excerpt)
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(1) Studies have shown that there is a connection between food deserts, race, and policies since the 1930s. After the Agricultural Adjustment Act that came with the New Deal in 1933 in response to the Great Depression, there were limits on types of crops and livestock that farmers could raise and grow, which increased food prices. It is important to note that these high prices made it even harder for families who were already struggling to purchase food. During segregation, white middle class residents fled to the suburbs. With them came the supermarkets and healthy food options. Some say that businesses follow money and demand. If that is true to some degree, then is it safe to assume that businesses simply do not care enough to reduce the price of foods and have locations in food deserts? We know there is demand. Large chains could afford to offer affordable options to low-income households. But, based on the current setup of the communities that I am talking about, I guess businesses want to capitalize on the greatest demand and maximize profits. The people in my neighborhood can afford the high prices and there is demand.


Select the correct answer.
What is the central idea of paragraph 3?

A.
BIPOC communities depend upon organizations such as Feed the Soul to write grants and secure funds for food gardens.
B.
An organization called Feed the Soul worked with area leaders in a community to create community gardens.
C.
An organization called Feed the Soul creates food gardens with school principals and community managers.
D.
BIPOC communities and an organization called Feed the Soul work together to plan and create community gardens.