This supermarket is the closest one to my house in my neighborhood in Ridgewood, Queens. Despite there being multiple supermarkets within a 15-20 minute walk, the prices at this supermarket are exceedingly high for the quality of the food. I see this relates to how, in Will Work for Food, supermarkets replaced specialty grocers where you might find fresh, local produce, and replaced it with supermarkets like this one. I also feel like this connects to gentrification, as food prices have increased here despite the quality not being great. In another part of the neighborhood, it was just announced that a Whole Foods is opening. This is another shift towards bigger retailers to meet the demands of gentrification and new residents. I also have noticed it is impossible to find fresh meat or fish in my neighborhood, and very few grocers sell it. I think about how where you live and where you shop directly determines what you eat and thus your health. I am curious what might happen to the produce and prices here when Whole Foods opens next year.

Question: How does where you shop determine health outcomes? What factors are at play when retailers do not provide healthy options?