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Tools | ChangeLab Solutions | 2016

Healthy Retail Collaboration Workbook

This step-by-step guide discusses strategies for forming 
a partnership among tobacco control, nutrition, and excessive alcohol use prevention programs. Read the examples and case studies to see partnerships in action, and use the activities, scripts, and worksheets to build relationships of your own.
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Tools | ChangeLab Solutions | 2016

Healthy Retail: A Set of Tools for Policy and Partnership

Developed by ChangeLab Solutions, this set of tools, including a playbook and policy poster, conversation starter, and collaboration workbook offers resources for, offers framing, strategies, and examples to develop a comprehensive approach to improving the healthy food retail environment.
 
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Publications | National Association of Convenience Stores and United Fresh Produce Association | 2016

Convenience Store Distribution Options for Fresh Produce

Published by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the United Fresh Produce Association, this new resource looks at distribution options available to store owners and provides an overview of the various options available to retailers seeking to increase their fresh produce offerings.

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Reports | City of Greensboro | 2015

Greensboro Fresh Food Access Plan

The City's Fresh Food Access Plan focuses on increasing retail access to fresh, local produce in Greensboro’s food deserts. The plan was made possible by a grant from a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) program aimed at supporting local food business enterprises that connect farmers with consumers. This includes expanding entrepreneurial opportunities both for local farmers and residents...
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Reports | California Institute for Rural Studies | 2016

Assessing and Addressing Farm Worker Food Security, Yolo County, 2015

California Institute for Rural Studies assessed the food assistance resources in Yolo County and the level of food insecurity among selected Yolo County farm workers living in a rural food desert. The project was designed to address the USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program priorities by determining the level of farm worker food security and planning long-term solutions...
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Academic Articles | American Journal of Public Health | 2016

Effects of Proximity to Supermarkets on a Randomized Trial Studying Interventions for Obesity

This study assessed whether proximity to a supermarket modified the effects of an obesity intervention for participating children aged 6 to 12 years with a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile. Authors found that living closer to a supermarket is associated with greater improvements in fruit and vegetable intake and weight status in an obesity intervention. 

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Produced by Portal | The Food Trust, Reinvestment Fund, PolicyLink | 2016

Profile: Virginia Fresh Food Loan Fund

In 2013, Virginia Community Capital (VCC) launched the Virginia Fresh Food Loan Fund to enhance access to nutritious foods in Virginia’s inner cities, small towns, and rural communities. As a community development financial institution (CDFI), VCC supports small businesses and community development projects by offering flexible capital, investment opportunities, and advisory services.

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Reports | USDA Rural Development | 2016

Running a Food Hub: Assessing Financial Viability

This report is volume 3 of USDA’s food hub technical report series and provides modules, best practices, and financial benchmarks for different stages of business development for food hubs to assess their own financial viability and assist in making strategic business decisions to maximize profits and control costs.

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Research | The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis | 2016

Healthy Food Access: A View of the Landscape in Minnesota and Lessons Learned from Healthy Food Financing Initiatives - Summary

This study explored healthy food financing initiatives (HFFIs)—one possible solution for expanding healthy food access in underserved communities. HFFIs are public-private funds that offer flexible capital in the form of loans and grants to developers and operators of food retail businesses. Interviews with managers of existing funds throughout the United States reveal that: 
 
  • Seed money,...
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