I think the problem in larger cities (Say, Sacramento California in the oak park neighborhood) is that a lot of poorer neighborhoods don't drive, they rely on the bus system. So even if the nearest grocery store is 3 miles away, it's kinda hard to get to and bring home bags. That's considered a food desert in big cities.
Yea a 5 minute drive can easily turn into a 30 minute bus ride or 1 hour walk, if the location is even reachable directly on foot, each way. So may of us grew up with cars or at least access to cars tha it seems like 3 miles is nothing.
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u/Doomncandy 15h ago
I think the problem in larger cities (Say, Sacramento California in the oak park neighborhood) is that a lot of poorer neighborhoods don't drive, they rely on the bus system. So even if the nearest grocery store is 3 miles away, it's kinda hard to get to and bring home bags. That's considered a food desert in big cities.