May 2011

Although successful Healthy Corner Store initiatives vary in many ways, they each share one common element: a commitment to strong and open collaboration. You will need to assemble a team that can speak for and represent a broad cross-section of the community. Committed and motivated residents can provide a foundation of trust with store owners, and are often willing to take the lead on implementing and sustaining changes in the store’s healthy food options. We encourage you to consider these tips as early in your planning as possible. It is never too soon to identify collaborative partners and address any potential misperceptions or misunderstanding within the community. You will be saving yourself a lot of unnecessary worry and extra work down the line.

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