15.3 million children in America live in food insecure enviornments. 

 

Childhood obsity impacts 12. 7 million in the US by CDC's reports as of 2012.

 

Diabetes impacts 30 million Americans according to Amercian Diabetes Association. 

 

15 million Americans are diagnosed with life threatening Food Allergy Disease according to Food Allergy Research Education. 

 

Regional Farmers/Growers in the US often lack the skill set/resources to get food to urban areas. 

 

Urban markets lack the resources & knowledge  to carry perishable produce.