Atlanta's first government-operated grocery store, Azalea Fresh Market, has had a successful start, according to city officials. The community-driven grocery store, funded by taxpayers, is located in the downtown area long considered a food desert. City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, IGA and Savi Provisions collectively worked together to develop the store, which has served tens of thousands of customers since opening last fall. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens told Black Enterprise that the store served more than ...

WHIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bayer today announced a milestone in its Take Care, Now campaign with country superstar and five-time Entertainer of the Year, Luke Bryan, and Feeding America®, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization. The effort builds on last year's success to address both food insecurity and "hidden hunger†– nutrient gaps that can impact long-term health even when caloric needs are met. This year's activation also includes a new component to mark the 10th year of the. ...