Source: NEWS & OBSERVER, 7/26/17

Soon six stores in areas of Eastern North Carolina that are considered food deserts will be able to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for customers, thanks to a grant program through the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
In the past two state budgets, lawmakers have given $250,000 to the department to reimburse small food retailers in areas considered food deserts...

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