Agreed. Fresher foods also often have a shorter shelf life and are harder to store, which is a particular issue if getting to the store often is a struggle (e.

Agreed. Fresher foods also often have a shorter shelf life and are harder to store, which is a particular issue if getting to the store often is a struggle (e.g. public buses). You then combine that with lack of cooking instruction in many low income public schools, and you have a recipe for ready meals and similar convenience foods.