Minneapolis corner store program

So, what did others do? Supports owners in making fresh produce and healthy foods more visible, affordable, and attractive to neighborhood residents. The Minneapolis Healthy Corner Store program Breaking down the process… Produce procurement and sales and handling training Interior and exterior display Marketing and Community Involvement Store recruitment and assessment Finding the right consultant Breaking down the process… Produce procurement and sales and handling training Interior and exterior display Marketing and Community Involvement Finding the right consultant Store recruitment and assessment If you have any questions, please contact Aliyah Ali at or aliyah.

Are you willing to increase your stock of fresh fruits and vegetables? Are you willing to increase your stock of whole grain products? Are willing to track sales of fresh produce and healthy foods? Breaking down the process… Interior and exterior display Marketing and Community Involvement Finding the right consultant Store recruitment and assessment Produce procurement and sales and handling training Show me the produce! Breaking down the process… Marketing and Community Involvement Finding the right consultant Store recruitment and assessment Produce procurement and sales and handling training Interior and exterior display Breaking down the process… Finding the right consultant Store recruitment and assessment Produce procurement and sales and handling training Interior and exterior display Marketing and Community Involvement Total views 2, On Slideshare 0.

From embeds 0. Number of embeds 4. Mark Vancleave. Fresh foods will soon be more available at convenience stores around Minneapolis, thanks to a new initiative.

The Healthy Corner Store Program, approved by the City Council last week, will improve the accessibility and visibility of healthy foods at 10 area stores over the next year. The law states that licensed grocery stores must carry at least five types of perishable produce. However, north Minneapolis is not the only area that will benefit once the program is implemented. The Phillips, Seward and Cedar-Riverside neighborhoods will be among the focal areas for the project.

Many community members use local convenience stores for all their grocery shopping, she said. Store owners learned important skills for buying and handling produce, and colorful signs helped customers choose healthier food options. In , the corner stores listed below participated in the Healthy Corner Store program. They displayed colorful signs in front windows and inside the store to advertise their displays of fresh produce and other healthy foods. If you need help with this information, please email , or call or Please tell us what format you need.

It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. We know that they are everywhere We also know Families often depend on corner stores for grocery needs Corner stores often have limited healthy food choices Stores are required to carry minimum variety of healthy foods Staple Foods Ordinance WIC changes Staple Foods Ordinance: Unexpected Impetus?

Source: Northside Healthy Eating Project So, what did others do? Researching corner store programs and resources other cities, HCSN, market makeovers Common healthy corner store program components: Store assessments Procuring affordable produce Signage and pricing Store improvements internal and external Community engagement The Minneapolis Healthy Corner Store program Supports owners in making fresh produce and healthy foods more visible, affordable, and attractive to neighborhood residents.

Quick Snapshot 10 partner stores have agreed to: Increase inventory of produce Display Healthy Corner Store marketing materials within the store Document and sharing sales records of healthy foods Attend a produce handling training Implementation completed December Benefits to stores Store assistance entails: Identifying goals, opportunities, and strategies for increasing sales of healthy foods Strategically display fresh produce and healthy foods Displaying in-store promotional materials highlighting healthy foods Purchasing, pricing and stocking healthy foods affordably Developing a financial system to help track and monitor sales of healthy foods