Chef Kwame Onwuachi On Food Equity, Flavor, And How Amazon Is Helping Improve Access To Affordable Groceries

There are a number of barriers to people affording the essentials to make a meal these days. In the past, food insecurity may have felt like something that only impacted […] The post Chef Kwame Onwuachi On Food Equity, Flavor, And How Amazon Is Helping Improve Access To Affordable Groceries appeared first on Essence.

Chef Kwame Onwuachi On Food Equity, Flavor, And How Amazon Is Helping Improve Access To Affordable Groceries
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There are a number of barriers to people affording the essentials to make a meal these days. In the past, food insecurity may have felt like something that only impacted people in truly dire straits. But as recent struggles have taught us, from the COVID-19 pandemic to employment instability and a massive increase in the cost of groceries due to inflation, the ability to feed oneself can become difficult for anyone. It’s no longer as simple as, “What do I want to eat today?” But “What can I afford to have?” for a growing number of people around this country. Add to that the reality of food deserts that many find themselves living in, which also hinder access not just to affordable options but to healthy ones as well.

As part of a new campaign highlighting food accessibility and innovation, renowned chef, author, and restaurateur

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