The Duval Food Policy Council and Feeding Northeast Florida are hosting a free conference style event about the future of food in Duval County on Saturday until 6 p.m.

Often referred to as a food desert, Jacksonville’s Northside has long struggled with a lack of healthy food options. Residents have voiced their concerns about the scarcity of fresh, affordable food, and local leaders are working to address the issue.

A new community project is addressing the food desert on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

A new community project is addressing the food desert on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

12% of Americans don’t have enough access to fresh food, according to the USDA. The health impacts of eating processed junk food are too long to list.

The latest episode of Solutionaries looks at answers for the baby formula shortage, food deserts, food swamps and breaking the cycle of poor nutrition and the health issues that come with unhealthy foods.