(BPT) - Access to fresh, nutrient-dense food is critical to a person's well-being, affecting practically every aspect of health, from supporting a child's development1 to reducing a person's risk of chronic disease2. Unfortunately, for millions of families across the country, access to nutritious food remains out of reach.3
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