DaFresh Seafood and Produce Store has been awarded $117,000 by the New Orleans Fresh Food Retailer Initiative, which in partnership with Hope Enterprise Corp. and The Food Trust is providing loans to existing and startup grocers in underserved New Orleans communities.

A panel discussing existing buying club resources, how to start a buying club and tells stories of those working with buying clubs.

Spartanburg City Council unanimously agreed to support the Healthy Food Hub on the city's north side by reallocating federal Community Development Block Grant funds and committing construction management expertise to the project. When complete, the farmers market will relocate there in addition to a garden, commercial kitchen and a cafe that will sell nutritious meals.

In rural areas across Minnesota, thousands of residents live in communities without a major grocery store. In Big Stone County, small grocers like Bonnie's Hometown Grocery are making a big difference.

This guide serves as a resource for independent retailers who are seeking information on how to merchandise and promote their selection of fresh produce. It provides information about produce storage and display, cross promotion merchandising techniques, and promotional activities to educate low-income consumers on how to purchase, store, and prepare fresh produce.

The goal of the Produce for Better Health Foundation is to foster an environment where people can include fruits and vegetables at every eating occasion. They provide resources for fruit and vegetable marketing and education.

Supervisor Eric Mar introduces legislation to establish a Healthy Food Retailer Incentives Program. The purpose of this legislations is to increase access to healthy food; reduce unhealthy influences such as tobacco, alcohol and processed foods high in salt, fat and sugar in underserved parts of the City by providing incentives for existing corner and mom and pop stores.

An explanation of how to plan, organize, and implement a member loan program. Participants also learn about the role of professional consulting support and legal counsel in the planning and implementation process.

A lecture about how the "Development Model: Four cornerstones in Three Stages" can be developed during the start up of a co-op. Participants understand the importance of this sequence and road map it offers.

A lesson about project components, the roles of the project team, and how to prepare for the construction phase of a project.