A Corner Store Intervention in a Low-Income Urban Community is Associated with Increased Availability and Sales of Some Healthy Foods

Overview

An evaluation of corner store-based interventions to increase availability and sales of healthy food in low-income communities' local stores.

Baltimore targets 'food deserts'-Neighborhoods lack access to affordable, healthy food

Overview

Baltimore is launching programs to provide healthier eating options. They're trying to lure new grocery stores and expanding a system for low-income residents to order healthy food online for delivery.

Baltimore City Food Policy Task Force Recommendations

Overview

Mayor Sheila Dixon convened a Food Policy Task Force to develop recommendations to increase access to and consumption of healthy foods citywide. The Task Force was led by the Baltimore City Department of Planning and the Baltimore City Health Department. These are their recommendations.

Getting to Market: Supermarket Access in Lower Income Areas

Overview

The Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program and Reinvestment Fund performed a detailed analysis of supermarket access in 10 metro areas, and the results are discussed in this video.

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