Youngstown's food, pharmacy deserts prompt local organization to act

Youngstown's food, pharmacy deserts prompt local organization to act

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) -- Finding fresh produce in the inner City of Youngstown has been a developing issue over the years, but now, people are running into the same problem with picking up their prescriptions. In mid-August, the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies released its State of Poverty in Ohio Report for 2025. According to the report, Mahoning County has a high presence of both food and pharmacy desserts. That means there is …