Welcome
Participants in the Healthy Corner Stores Network (HCSN) work to promote the sale of healthy, fresh, affordable foods in small, neighborhood stores in underserved communities.
Corner stores frequently only carry unhealthy food items, liquor, and tobacco—and low-income communities and areas with limited access to public and private transportation often rely on these stores as their primary grocery outlets. The HCSN supports the work of participant organizations to promote innovative retail models, policies and programs that can help corner stores become the backbone of healthy neighborhood food retail.
UPCOMING EVENTS: In-Person Meetings
These are informal networking meetings held in tandem with other events where HCSN participants are already gathered. Meetings will be held at the following events. Contact the person listed for the event if you would like to participate.
The Community Food Security Coalition’s 12th Annual Conference
October 4-8, 2008: Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ
Meeting time and place: Monday, October 6, 1:00-2:00 over lunch (check registration area for a sign with exact location)
Contact: Kai Siedenburg, CFSC
Healthy Corner Stores Network Grants Awarded
HCSN received 28 applications in response to our request for proposals for mini-grants. We awarded grants to three organizations:
- The Accelerated School, South Los Angeles, CA
- The Center for Health Promotion Research at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
- The Louisiana Public Health Institute, New Orleans, LA
