1. New Jersey Health Collaborative – Morristown, NJ 2.15.18
REIMAGINING THE
COMMUNITY FOODSCAPE
Caroline Harries
New Jersey Health Collaborative – Morristown, NJ

2. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 40 million people live in neighborhoods without easy access to fresh, affordable, and nutritious food options. 

3. The alternatives in many places

5. Food Access Research
Accessing healthy food is a challenge for many Americans – particularly in low-income neighborhoods, communities of color, and rural areas.
Better access corresponds with healthier eating
Access is associated with lower risk for obesity and other diet-related diseases.
Healthy food retail creates jobs and helps to revitalize low-income neighborhoods.
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7. The Food Trust 7

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12. Success Story: Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative
Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Impacts
88 approved stores in PA urban/rural areas
5,000 jobs created/retained
400,000 people with improved food access
Named “Top 15 Innovation in Government” by Harvard University 12

13. HFFI Program Goals & Objectives
Remove financing obstacles and lower operating barriers for supermarkets in low-income communities to:
Improve public health
Increase the availability of affordable, nutritious food
Create jobs and economic opportunity
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15. Types of Projects Funded by HFFIs15

16. HFFI in NJ

17. Camden Price Rite

18. “Has this store improved the community?”

19. “Does this store encourage you to buy healthier foods and/or beverages

20. “Since you began shopping at this store, have you changed what foods and beverages you buy for you or your family?”

21. “If YES, what has changed regarding the following foods and beverages

22. on each visit to the corner store
According to Pediatrics , the average Philadelphia student purchases more than 350 calories
on each visit to the corner store

23. Healthy Corner Store Initiative

25. https://njhealthycornerstores.heart.org/

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29. And another important aspect of our comprehensive approach to healthy food access is the support of our regional food system by supporting farmers at farmers markets, through our farm to school initiatives, and through our healthy food incentive programs which encourage the purchase of healthy and local foods. 29

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33. Get HYPE Philly!
A high-energy youth leadership initiative that meets kids where they are – in their schools, after-school programs, even at home.
10 nonprofits working together to empower youth as leaders, preparing them to live healthier lives and
create healthier communities through urban farming, physical activity, food education/advocacy and work readiness.

34. Recap: Comprehensive Approach
Increase Access:
Supermarkets
Healthy corner stores
Farmers markets
Build Demand:
Food Bucks and SNAP incentives
Nutrition Education Programming
Healthcare partnerships
In-store health screenings
Veggie Rx programs
Youth engagement
Fun Food Events!
Recap of what we see as Comp Approach

35. Suggestions for Getting Started
Map your community
Walkability Assessment
Convene Diverse Partners Identify
Areas of greatest need
Potential partners
Support existing healthy food retail
incentives
nutrition education programming
healthcare partnerships
Coordinate and Collaborate

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38. Follow @thefoodtrust on social media!

39. To learn more, visit www.thefoodtrust.org
Thank you!
Caroline Harries, MRP, AICP
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