On June 13, 2024, the D.C. Policy Center was cited by WUSA9:
According to the DC Policy Center, Ward 8 is classified as a food desert due to several factors: the distance to supermarkets, limited car availability, and low household income levels.
Read More: Navigating dinner in a food desert: Ward 8 residents fighting food insecurity
Additional reading: Food access in D.C is deeply connected to poverty and transportation