Urban Gardens In The Dotte Fight 'Disinvestment' Legacy

Forgive our more our glamorous and fashionable image of grassroots efforts . . . But we wanted to spruce up this story that's ACTUALLY inspiring if far too earnest.  

Here's another effort to politicize what should be a fun, rewarding endeavor for everybody . . . 

"Despite that rich history, years of disinvestment have limited access to essential resources. The challenge intensified when the Merc Co+op, located about a mile away, closed in late December after five years in the community. Today, the nearest grocery store is about a 10-minute drive away, while more options at Walmart are even farther at 30 miles. Residents also have limited access to free community gardening opportunities and produce."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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