Bill > AR230

This Resolution respectfully urges the Governor and the Legislature of New Jersey to collaborate on developing programs designed to eliminate "food deserts," which are defined as areas where residents lack access to nutritious foods like fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables, often due to the absence of supermarkets and grocery stores. Instead, these areas, which can be rural or urban and disproportionately affect low-income residents with limited mobility, tend to have only processed foods high in sugar and fats, contributing to health problems. The Resolution suggests that incentivizing grocery stores and supermarkets to open in these underserved areas could create jobs and ensure residents can purchase healthy, affordable food.