Linda Gibbs, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services discusses the importance of access to healthy food, particularly in low-income communities. Check out the full piece in the New York Daily News for information on the efforts of New York City’s Food Policy Task Force.

In spite of our success, we’re still facing a public health crisis - but it stems more from poor nutrition than hunger. For example, obesity and diabetes are on the rise - particularly in low-income communities where access to fresh, healthy foods is limited. These diseases take a serious toll on individuals and families, as well as on our public health system, which is why Mayor Bloomberg has launched a coordinated campaign to improve access to fresh foods and to help New Yorkers understand the strong link between nutrition and overall health.

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