The acting director of Louisville’s health department says he concerned that allowing certain food stamp recipients to use the vouchers at fast food restaurants could send a mixed message about nutrition. Louisville-based Yum! Brands has been lobbying the Beshear administration to authorize food stamp use at restaurants by the disabled, elderly and homeless.
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Louisville Among Most Fast Food Saturated Cities
Louisville has been ranked number two (behind Orlando) in The Consumerist’s Top 10 Cities With The Highest Fast Food Saturation list.This may not be surprising to anyone who has followed Louisville’s ongoing fight against food deserts–areas where access to fresh food is limited.