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The American public strongly supports the work of the good food movement to build a more equitable and healthy food system, according to results from a new poll commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

“The data show that people want produce that is healthy, affordable, green and fair,” said Dr. Gail Christopher, vice present – program strategy.

The poll, which was released at the foundation’s 11th national Food & Community Conference in Asheville, N.C., found overwhelming support for ensuring equal access to produce, as well as support for a nationwide program to double the value of SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at farmers markets.

Ensuring equal access
Ninety-three percent of those surveyed say it is “very important” or “somewhat important” that all Americans have equal access to fresh produce.

Moreover, people agree that officials should help ensure that access. More than 80 percent strongly or partly agree that Washington, DC, needs to do more to increase access to locally produced fresh food, and more than 85 percent strongly or partly agree that state and local officials have a role to play in ensuring access to fresh produce.