First Lady Michelle Obama is taking on the challenge of childhood obesity through her Let’s Move campaign.

As a result, One of the key issues that she is addressing is “food deserts”, as seen in the video embedded above.  According to Mrs. Obama, they’re going to be investing $400 million a year to eliminate food desserts in America.

Food deserts, as you may know, are areas in low-income communities where healthy, affordable foods are not easily accessible.  This leads to families eating high-fat and unhealthy food because they are cheap and readily available.

Food deserts is an issue we here at United Way of King County have been taking on, as well.  One of our grantees, Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association, started the Healthy Corner Store Initiatives which adds fresh fruits and vegetables to corner stores.  You can learn more about that project in the KOMO News clip below.

It’s exciting to see the White House take on such an important cause.  I really look forward to seeing the progress that will be made in helping low-income families eat better!