NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Social Services is launching an expanded food pop-up program to address food insecurity in North Nashville, with the first event taking place at Galilee Baptist Church on Saturday.

The initiative comes as the area faces increased food desert conditions following recent grocery store closures that have limited residents' access to fresh food.

Metro Social Services has identified zip code 37208 as having the most food deserts in Davidson County through a food insecurity study, making it the starting point for their expanded outreach efforts.

The new approach represents a significant shift from previous operations. Families used to have to go to the Metro Social Services office to pick up food boxes, but officials recognize that lack of transportation contri

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