Examining Disparities in Food Access and Enhancing Food Security in Underserved Populations (2014)
Michigan is a state in which food insecurity and lack of access to healthy foods are major concerns. Michigan is an important case study for what has become a global problem. In recent years there has been a rise in food insecurity globally and policymakers and practitioners alike are seeking solutions. The global trends are mirrored in the United States as millions of Americans are food insecure. Our research is aimed at understanding the disparities in access to healthy foods in the state of Michigan. Our goal is to promote strategies for enhancing food security of underserved populations in the state. This involves examining: school meals, farmers' markets, urban farms and community gardens, and small scale farms to improve access across the state to healthy, locally-grown foods.
Stephen Ahn, MBA/MS Sustainable Systems
Kenneth Johnson, MBA/MS Environmental Justice/Sustainable Systems
Mary Lutton, MS Environmental Justice
Ima Otudor, MS Sustainable Systems
Juliana Pino, MS Environmental Policy and Planning
Mark Yoders, MS Environmental Informatics
Connie Yu, MBA/MS Sustainable Systems