Fighting Food Deserts

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370k
LA households in food deserts
4.1m
California residents in food deserts
23.5m
Americans in food deserts
44m
Americans without reliable access to healthy food
Food desert community
Statement of Purpose

At Deo, we fight food insecurity

In LA County, South Los Angeles — our current outreach program — 37% of households live without the guarantee of fresh, healthy, affordable food.
Many neighborhoods, such as Westmont, are directly separated from grocers by highways and major arterials, making it dangerous if not impossible to walk even a short distance to obtain healthy food.
Income in these neighborhoods falls around $44,000, making it difficult if not impossible to afford regular access to a car and fuel, on top of other LA expenses and dependents.
At Deo we hope to alleviate the effects of urban sprawl and food insecurity in low-income neighborhoods by reducing their reliance on insufficient sources of healthy food while giving them options to more easily obtain it.
Mission Statement

Our Mission

Deo's mission lies in the belief that no geography, economic status, or neighborhood should obstruct hard-working families from the food and life they deserve.


For too long, from the rural Mississippi Delta to Hollywood, gaping chasms of food insecurity have spread across America.


There are years of work to be done; in the meantime, however, Deo will work tirelessly to give LA residents in food deserts options, information, and results concerning their access to healthy food.

The Deo Team
See the Impact

Watch Our Story


Food deserts aren't just statistics. They are the reality facing millions of families across America.

This quick commercial explains Deo's mission, and why we're doing what we're doing
Learn the effects

Food desert Documentary


This documentary explains some details of the reality facing millions of families across America.

By the Numbers

The Scale of the Crisis


Food deserts are not a distant problem, they exist in every major U.S. city. This leaves millions of people in food deserts, without reliable access to healthy foods.
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Read our picture book! Perfect for helping children to learn about the massive American crisis that food deserts are.
View Picture Book

Our Social Media campaign helps spread DEO's message far and fast, so that hopefully DEO can gain as much attention and support as possible, to help give people food security.
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DEO's official Press Releases, designed to help give residents of south Los Angeles as many rescources as possible to build community gardens, and to get help with food insecurity.
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The Deo Team

Meet the Team

The people behind Deo

Our People

Who We Are

Rona Kagan
Research Specialist
Rona Kagan

I've always valued truth, and at Deo, my responsibility is to make sure our organization examines all sides of a situation. I hope to bring Deo to a point where as a team we deeply look at all sides, not just those that build a convenient narrative.

Greyson Callahan
Communications Director
Greyson Callahan

As Communications Director, I work to make Deo's mission appealing, approachable, and grounded. My time interpreting at Seattle Aquarium gave me training in getting complex issues across to a variety of audiences.

Mia Huisman
Head of Fiscal Responsibility
Mia Huisman

I ensure every dollar donated goes to alleviate the pressures of food deserts. Growing up, my family was always centered on fresh, nutritious meals, and I want to make that accessible to everyone.

Eli Rosas
Media Campaign Manager
Eli Rosas

Hi, I'm Eli. I make sure our media is produced, collaborated on, and presented in a neat, professional, and timely manner. I hope to help Deo grow via community outreach to raise awareness about food deserts.

Get in Touch

Contact us

Phone 123-456-7890
Address 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500
Email [email protected]
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