10/7/24 –
Food prices have risen by more than 2% in the last year, according to the Consumer Price Index, leaving families to make tough choices as to what they can afford to buy at the store.
Even though the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables have dropped by about 0.2%, they are still sometimes the first to be cut, which could cause people to miss out on necessary nutrients.
Debra Cooper was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes two years ago. At age 59, her doctor told her she needed to add fresh fruits and vegetables into her diet. But living in a North Tulsa food desert meant that was easier said than done.
