The Impact of Food Insecurities/Deserts on the African American Community

The Impact of Food Insecurities/Deserts on the African American Community

Executive Summary

Summary of the Context and Scope of the SDOH in My Community

For several years’ food deserts have made a negative impact on the African American community in Center township Marion county Indianapolis, Indiana 46208. In the year 2015, the only grocery store Double 8 foods closed its doors leaving this already vulnerable population without adequate resources for nutritious and healthy foods. To date, the only options for foods are from a few gas stations/convenience stores, a Family Dollar store, and recently built small grocery and café. Data from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (2020) rates top U.S. performers county values at 8.6 in the 90^th percentile for factors that contribute to a healthy food environment. Overall, the median for the state of Indiana is at 7.1, with Marion county at a value of 6.7. The data states that 17% of the county face food insecurities and 9% have limited access to healthy foods.