Are dollar stores the villains they've been made out to be?
As more and more of the stores open, it's important to understand their impact on diets and local economies — and also the unique position they are in to help solve problems in our food systems.
In this article published Aug. 18, 2022, in Fast Company:
Rather than dragging struggling communities down, dollar stores may actually benefit them by filling gaps in food access and offering more locations where lower-income individuals can redeem SNAP benefits.
– Lauren Chenarides, assistant professor at the Morrison School of Agribusiness
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