Mari Gallagher
- September 3, 2026
One beautiful, recent workday, I sat stumped at my computer about the best next move. I was in the middle…
- August 25, 2026
If you’ve ever noticed that grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and other retailers often seem to be located near one another, that’s not a coincidence. It’s an example of retail…
- August 19, 2026
The short answer is no. The longer, more complicated answer is that dollar stores could contribute positively to food desert…
- May 20, 2026
What are pharmacy deserts and why do they matter? Recently, I was on Chicago Public Radio to explain. What is a Pharmacy Desert? …
- February 10, 2026
Since last September, we have been receiving inquiries about the cancelation of the USDA’s annual household food insecurity survey. For…
- February 6, 2026
What Could this Mean for America’s Food Deserts? The Push for “Real Food” and Why SNAP Retailers Matter A recent…
- September 10, 2025
Diabetic Charitable Meals Needed for Many Seniors & Others in Cook County, Illinois Download free maps that detail high need…
- September 10, 2025
Tackling the Persistent Issue of Healthy Food Access in Chicago Download free Chicago maps to inform community action When we…
- July 15, 2025
Free Maps Available to Help County Residents Support Their Neighbors The nation is facing economic challenges that affect everyday families…
- July 11, 2025
Supporting Families with the Meal Deficit Metric The nation was devastated to learn of the massive flooding over the Fourth…