Increasing access to fresh produce by pairing urban farms with corner stores: a case study in a low-income urban setting.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Our objective was to pilot collaborations between two urban farms with two corner stores to increase access to fresh produce in low-income neighbourhoods.

Design

We conducted a pre-post evaluation of two farm-store collaborations using quantitative distribution and sales data. Using semi-structured interviews, we qualitatively assessed feasibility of implementation and collaboration acceptability to farmers and storeowners.

Setting

Low-income urban neighbourhoods in Baltimore, MD, USA in 2012.

Subjects

Pair #1 included a 0·25 acre (0·1 ha) urban farm with a store serving local residents and was promoted by the neighbourhood association. Pair #2 included a 2 acre (0·8 ha) urban farm with a store serving bus commuters.

Results

Produce was deliver

SUBMITTER: Gudzune KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4524788 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature