More Than Just Food: Food Justice and Community Change

The industrial food system has created a crisis in the United States that is characterized by abundant food for privileged citizens and “food deserts” for the historically marginalized. In response, food justice activists based in low—income communities of color have developed community—based solutions, arguing that activities like urban agriculture, nutrition education, and food—related social enterprises can drive systemic social change. Focusing on the work of several food justice groups...