A "food desert" is an area that has limited access to affordable healthy food. Poor diets, often associated with the intake of processed fast foods, can lead to worse public health outcomes and increased risk for diseases such as type 2 diabetes. This raises important questions, such as what is the reason for the over-saturation of unhealthy, cheap fast food offerings in low-income areas (and in NYC, often in communities of color.)
Sprout is intended to be built in multiples as a community, creating opportunities for intergenerational teaching and sharing while growing food and building a mutual support network of freshly grown vegetables in "food deserts."
Various planter inserts are designed to accommodate a wide variety of crops and cultural diets. The modular design makes these easy to install, replace, and exchange over time. A "Market Stall" insert also facilitates sharing.
