food desert

Local officials say it’s hard to find space to add housing in the Truckee Meadows. Just north of Reno, Sun Valley is one area that still has room for growth. But its residents are losing vital services.

For years, there’s only been one grocery store in Sun Valley. A local official fears its planned closure will jeopardize the community’s access to healthy foods.

A Reno farm is providing produce at two corner stores to increase healthy food options for nearby residents.

The Walker River Paiute Tribe has begun building a self-sufficient food sovereignty program in Schurz – it’s been a long process in the making.

A neighborhood corner store has begun to provide more fruits and veggies as part of an initiative by the Washoe County Health District to make it easier for people to access nutrient-rich food.

Edible education is the goal of a new partnership between Renown Health and local nonprofit Urban Roots, which teaches kids about where their food comes…