The Corner Store Initiative
Local stores can help make New Orleans a healthier city by participating in the Corner Store Initiative. This project aims to offer healthier food options to customers of neighborhood corner stores, convenience stores and delis. A similar project in Rockland County, NY reported increased sales as a result of the program.
Participating stores agree to stock at least two new items of their choice from the following food categories: fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy or whole grain products. In exchange, they receive resources designed to increase sales of healthier food items:
- Free in-store display to promote healthy food items
- Free stickers to identify new healthier items being stocked
- Free promotional window posters
- Free health information handouts for customers
- Free newspaper and/or radio advertising promoting the store as a Steps Corner Store
- Free listing on the Steps to a Healthier New Orleans website
- Free promotion at community gatherings, including local Farmer’s Markets or clinics
On September 18, 2007, Steps announced that 13 stores and two produce stands would be the initial participants in this program. The 15 partners are:
Stores:
- Dora’s Supermarket 3046 St. Claude Ave
- Calhoun Superette 3135 Calhoun St.
- World’s Healthiest Pizza 6307 S. Miro St.
- Jerry’s Grocery 9000 Green St.
- Soprano’s Meat Market 2703 Ursuline Ave.
- Hayne Supermarket 6318 Hayne Blvd
- Terranova Supermarket 3308 Esplanade Ave
- A&J’s Mart 5163 General Degaulle Dr.
- Lucy’s Supermarket 3443 Paris Ave.
- Zara Little Giant Supermarket 4838 Prytania St.
- Archit Discount Store 114 Baronne St.
- Zara’s Supermarket 2042 Prytania St.
- Jimmy’s Grocery 4201 Dauphine St.
- Nikki’s Food Store 3900 St. Claude
- Magnolia Supermarket 2201 Magnolia St.
- Singleton’s Mini Mart 7446 Barfield St.
- Poppa Lee’s 630 Newton St.
- Eat-Well Food Mart 2700 Canal St.
Produce (Fruit and Vegetables) Stands:
- Carrollton and Banks (Mid-City)
- City Park and Marconi (City Park)
For more information on the official launch of the Corner Store Initiative, view the press release here.
For information about participating in the Corner Store Initiative program, contact Stevan Pollard, 504-301-9826.
View the letter to corner stores
