Bill > SR115

This Resolution respectfully urges the Governor and the Legislature of New Jersey to collaborate on establishing 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 typically offer processed foods high in sugar and fats, contributing to health problems, and are frequently inhabited by low-income individuals with limited mobility. The Resolution suggests that creating incentives for grocery stores and supermarkets to open in these underserved areas could provide residents with access to affordable, healthy food options and simultaneously create local jobs.