The program began in St. Paul’s Frogtown, Battle Creek, and Midway areas. By using U.S.  Department of Agriculture (USDA) maps to locate so-called food deserts and shopping-specific areas, organizers identified neighborhoods with limited access to fresh and healthy foods.
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