This resource provides guidance on how to develop, implement, and partner on initiatives in food retail settings. We hope this resource will help you in your work to improve access, availability, and affordability of healthier foods and beverages in your state.   

 

This Action Guide is unique in that it is organized around public health roles, particularly at the state level. 

The document covers the following topics:

• How  to support healthier food retail in your state, region, or community through partnership-building, assessment, and evaluation. 

• How to implement strategies in the following retail settings:  grocery stores; small stores; farmers markets; and mobile food retail. Four strategy chapters provide a general overview, helpful resources, and specific actions you can take in these settings. 

• How to address two cross-cutting strategies - transportation and distribution - that are important to the success of healthier food retail efforts.