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Evaluating the impact of a healthy corner store initiative on food access domains

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  • Paluta, Lauren
  • Kaiser, Michelle L.
  • Huber-Krum, Sarah
  • Wheeler, Jack

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Healthy Corner Store Initiatives (HCSIs) are one food access strategy that aims to improve food environments by supporting local food stores in expanding their healthy offerings. This study presents the evaluation results from one such HCSI. Fresh Foods Here evaluated its network of eight stores in Columbus, Ohio between November 2013 and August 2014. Data from invoices, inventories, rapid market assessments, and customers surveys were analyzed for evidence of impact on the service delivery and personal domains of food access. For some indicators, initial gains were concentrated between pre- and interim evaluation periods, followed by either a leveling off or decline between interim and post. However, overall results were promising, with increases noted in the number of healthy items ordered by store owners, in daily foot traffic and transactions, and in consumer confidence for certain healthy behaviors. Lessons learned concerning the operation and evaluation of HCSIs are shared.

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  • Paluta, Lauren & Kaiser, Michelle L. & Huber-Krum, Sarah & Wheeler, Jack, 2019. "Evaluating the impact of a healthy corner store initiative on food access domains," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 73(C), pages 24-32.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:73:y:2019:i:c:p:24-32
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.11.004
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