Ward 7 residents want candidates to address food insecurity and grocery access

Ward 7 residents in Washington, D.C., are urging candidates to focus on the community’s food insecurity as the midterm elections approach, according to the Howard University News Service.

For nearly 20 years, the community has awaited a promised grocery store at Capitol Gateway Marketplace, but the space remains vacant, limiting access to fresh and affordable food for residents.

As voters decide whom to support, they are emphasizing the need for candidates to keep their promises and prioritize solutions to improve food availability in the ward.

The Howard University News Service, a student-powered local news outlet, reported these concerns as part of its coverage of the upcoming elections and community issues.