NCDA&CS Accepting Applications for Healthy Food Small Retailer Program
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Collapse ▲The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will offer grant assistance to convenience stores interested in offering healthier food options to those living in one of the state’s 349 food deserts. The funding is a part of the Healthy Food Small Retailer Program.
“The goal of the Healthy Food Small Retailer program is to help bring more healthy, locally grown food options to the 1.5 million people impacted by food deserts in North Carolina,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Convenience stores are integral parts of fighting food insecurity in local communities.”
The Healthy Food Small Retailer Program, which is administered by the department, was established in the 2016 state budget bill (HB 1030). The 2019 program will reimburse participating stores for refrigeration, freezers and stocking equipment needed to offer healthier items.
Store owners have until March 4, 2019, to apply for priority consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until March 31, subject to availability of funds.
According to Extension Agent, Aimee Colf, “more than half of Anson County meets the food desert criteria for low income and low vehicular access to supermarkets where they can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. This may be an opportunity to address those issues in some of our local communities.” In addition to being in a food desert (online search available), store owners applying for funding under The Healthy Food Small Retailer Program must meet the following criteria:
- Accept or agree to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits;
- Accept or agree to apply to accept Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits;
- Have no more than 3,000 square feet of heated floor space;
- Be established as a for-profit business at the time of application;
- Have not previously received HFSRP funds.
Interested store owners may call 919-707-3173 or email NCDA&CS Marketing Specialist Freda.Butner@ncagr.gov.
Go here for the HFSRP Application.
Go here for the HFSRP Brochure.