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

نویسندگان

  • Kimberly A Gudzune
  • Claire Welsh
  • Elisa Lane
  • Zach Chissell
  • Elizabeth Anderson Steeves
  • Joel Gittelsohn
چکیده

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 delivered all nine intervention weeks in both pairs. Pair #1 produced a significant increase in the mean number of produce varieties carried in the store by 11·3 (P<0·01) and sold 86 % of all items delivered. Pair #2 resulted in a non-significant increase in the number of produce varieties carried by 2·2 (P=0·44) and sold 63 % of all items delivered. CONCLUSIONS Our case study suggests that pairing urban farms with corner stores for produce distribution may be feasible and could be a new model to increase access to fruits and vegetables among low-income urban neighbourhoods. For future programmes to be successful, strong community backing may be vital to support produce sales.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Public health nutrition

دوره 18 15  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015