This paper outlines the opportunities in each of the major steps along the food supply chain. The analysis is informed heavily by three local food economy assessments. It has also been informed by past engagements with investors and intermediaries working across the food chain with a broad range of objectives.
A webinar discussing how a licensing law could make healthy food more accessible to low-income neighborhoods.
Federal legislation to provide assistance and opportunity for the creation and support of sustainable agriculture activities in America’s cities and to improve access to healthy nutrition in America’s cities.
Infill Philadelphia: Food Access looks at how innovative design can improve access to fresh, healthy food in urban neighborhoods. The designs created hold the potential to bring fresh, healthy food to urban neighborhoods. Each represents a different approach and scale of development.
This guide explores how officials at the state and local levels can facilitate healthy eating by adopting policies that help communities improve access to affordable, healthy foods for all residents. This guide also outlines proactive steps that policy-makers are currently taking in schools and government
Provides an overview of Limited Supermarket Access (LSA) analysis, a tool available on PolicyMap to identify areas with need for intervention re healthy food access.
A guide to transitioning and operating a healthy corner store. Includes food safety and shelf life tips, purchasing options, suggested displays and how to increase sales.
This webinar discusses how to identify and leverage financing mechanisms to create healthier food options in local communities, and heard from people who have experience launching and sustaining successful projects.
A guide describing grants and programs relevant to regional and local food systems development to help people take advantage of them and receive program funding.
A model business plan to develop a grocery store and raise capital from banks, investors or grant companies.