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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Policy
  • Community Health Interventions

Background:

  • Limited access to affordable, nutritious food is a significant public health issue.
  • The Food Trust identified a critical need for healthy food access in Philadelphia.
  • Existing food systems often create barriers to healthy eating for vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a replicable five-step framework for increasing access to fresh, healthy food.
  • To share the successful model developed by The Food Trust for community food access initiatives.
  • To provide a guide for other states and federal agencies interested in expanding food access programs.

Main Methods:

  • Creation of food access maps to identify underserved areas.
  • Convening a task force to address food access challenges.
  • Development and implementation of a statewide initiative to fund fresh food outlets.

Main Results:

  • The initiative funded seventy-eight fresh food outlets across Pennsylvania.
  • Increased food access for 500,000 children and adults in the state.
  • Generated interest from other states and the federal government for program expansion.

Conclusions:

  • The five-step framework is an effective model for improving healthy food access.
  • Community-based initiatives can lead to significant improvements in public health outcomes.
  • The Food Trust's model demonstrates scalability and potential for national impact.