This report provides case studies of two cities—Detroit and Oakland—that are taking innovative steps to repair their food delivery networks. PolicyLink and Michigan State University collaborated to chronicle the efforts of residents and activists, the challenges they face, and the solutions they have developed.
The featured topic of this brief is Youth as Change Agents: Youth Focused Corner Store Projects. Youth often shop at nearby corner stores and as a result, corner stores can be a significant environmental influence on the snacking habits of youth. The brief provides examples of successful corner stores that integrate local youth.
A study examining various aspects of early corner store interventions, including the challenges, successes and how to build sustainable models for the future.
This webpage provides brief answers to 20 frequently asked questions about healthy corner stores.
A House bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to
establish in the Department of Agriculture a Healthy Food Financing
Initiative.
Minneapolis' Powderhorn community residents have started a group called The Carrot Initiative to push for more fresh food in their neighborhood. The group put a $5000 deposit on an old Furniture Liquidators building in order to hold space for a potential grocer. The neighborhood is one of a few officially-recognized food deserts in south Minneapolis.
See here for a graphic showing the results from a recent poll of Americans. Highlights include a finding that 93% of Americans say it is important that all Americans have equal access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Food Trust strives to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. Representatives from the group briefed the Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture about Maryland’s food deserts and the resulting healthy food financing initiative. Food deserts have been identified in rural areas, like Dorchester County, as well as urban areas, like Baltimore City.
An article discussing the important implications of quality food sources in low-income and rural neighborhoods. Provides justification on the importance of access to healthy food as a measure of quality of life.
Houston doesn't have nearly enough grocery stores: That's the startling, stark conclusion of The Food Trust's new report "Food for Every Child." And without those stores, our neighborhoods and our health are suffering.