Building a Healthy Corner Store Network

Posted by PolicyLink on August 24, 2015

Building a Healthy Corner Store Network

Thursday, August 27
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT /1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

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In communities lacking supermarkets or other full-service food retail, families depend on corner stores for the majority of their food purchases. The choices at these stores are often limited to processed foods and very little fresh produce. The Healthy Corner Store initiatives is creating a network of healthy corner stores in cities and states across the country and improving healthy food access in corner stores. While the models and size can vary, the overarching goal remains the same: working with corner store operators and partners to source, price, and promote healthier items in their stores.

This webinar explores strategies, best practices, and lessons learned from launching and implementing healthy corner store networks and will highlight existing efforts in New Jersey; San Jose, California; and Cleveland, Ohio.

Speakers:

• Kamaryn Norris, National Campaign for Healthy Food Access Associate, The Food Trust (moderator)
• Erin Healy, Director of Healthy Eating Initiative, The Health Trust
• Ana Ramos, New Jersey Food Access Coordinator, The Food Trust
• Lindsay Smetana, Community Organizer and Program Manager, Tremont West Development Corporation