“Every Marylander should have access to healthy, nutritious and fresh food, no matter their zip code,” said Gov. NourishMD provides grants to support the development, stabilization and expansion of retail outlets that provide fresh food in Maryland’s food deserts, areas where residents have limited or no access to nutritious food options. The program is offered by the Department’s Division of Business Development in partnership with the Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Maryland Department of Health. “No Marylander’s access to fresh and healthy food should depend on their ZIP code,” said Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day. "Expanding access to fresh, healthy food goes hand in hand with creating new opportunities for Maryland farmers," said Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks.