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Do you know where to find healthy foods in your neighborhood?

Udenyi Oganya
Mar 31, 2020
2 min read

Did you know that more than 11% of the District of Columbia is a food desert? This resource provides information on where to find affordable healthy foods stores that are accessible to eight different wards in District of Columbia. This resource also provides useful information on where to obtain information on credible nutrition programs, nutrition education and resources within D.C.

Sources of Healthy Foods in the District of Columbia

Ward 1

Whole Foods Market

1440 P St NW, Washington DC 20005

Ward 2

Trader Joe’s

350 Florida Ave NE, Washington DC 20002

Ward 3

Good Food Markets

2006 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018

Ward 4

Yes! Organic Market

3425 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008

Ward 5

Mom’s Organic Market

1501 New York Ave, NE, Washington DC 20002.

Ward 6

Yes! Organic Market

4100 Georgia Ave NW, Washington DC 20011

Ward 7

Sweetgreen

1512 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

Ward 8

Trader Joe’s

350 Florida Ave NE, Washington DC 20002

Nutrition Education Tips

Drinking adequate water daily is vital for your health. Water keeps your body temperature normal, lubricates and protects your tissues, and helps eliminate waste from your body. Drinking clean water during and in between meals is vital for health.

Healthy foods comprise a combination of protein, grains, fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, as well as milk and milk products in adequate amounts. Dark green and leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli; legumes like black beans and kidney beans; citrus fruits like oranges and tangerines are naturally rich in nutrients that strengthen immunity and help the body fight infections. For more information on healthy eating, check our blog HUN4U, Howard University Dietetics Club Twitter and Instagram.

Nutrition Programs and Resources

The list below is a comprehensive list of Nutrition programs by DC Health.

Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs