Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in Bexar County, with 14% of residents struggling to access enough food, according to the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

The City of San Antonio says a program tackling food deserts is having a big impact across different communities.

Lack of grocery stores near Southside ISD remains big concernPublished: December 17, 2019, 10:08 amLast November, KSAT 12 pointed out the lack of grocery stores near the Southside Independent School District. Since that report, the school district has opened its own food pantry, to offset the limited convenient access to fresh fruits and vegetables.