At Issue
S30 E20: Urban and Rural Food Deserts
Season 30 Episode 20 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
This program explores grocery options in the aftermath of two Kroger stores closing.
With two Peoria Kroger stores and some rural groceries closing, guests discuss food alternatives including transportation programs, new brands replacing closed stores and community financial support. Panelists address difficulties like the impact the closures have on municipal tax income, competition from food pantries, internet food sales and rural residents shopping at out-of-town stores.
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At Issue is a local public television program presented by WTVP
At Issue
S30 E20: Urban and Rural Food Deserts
Season 30 Episode 20 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
With two Peoria Kroger stores and some rural groceries closing, guests discuss food alternatives including transportation programs, new brands replacing closed stores and community financial support. Panelists address difficulties like the impact the closures have on municipal tax income, competition from food pantries, internet food sales and rural residents shopping at out-of-town stores.
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