Recommendation CC.52
Recommendation Status: New
Facilitate the provision of a corner store or grocery store with fresh and healthy food options within neighborhoods, accessible by walking, biking, or transit.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable
Infrastructure
Complete Communities
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Leads to better public health outcomes, reduces food insecurity, and increases awareness of healthy eating.
Sustainability Considerations
Increases access to locally sourced, fresh produce, reducing reliance on processed foods, and promoting healthier eating habits, all of which contribute to a more sustainable food system.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
EarthDance CSA
Fair Shares CCSA
Seeds of Hope Farm
Soil Shares CSA
Three Rivers Community Farm
Vesterbrook Farm
Fresh Pasture Farms
Farmers Markets
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
MO MDA Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program
St. Louis County Government general operations
CDC State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN)
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
No action.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Partner with larger grocery stores and the St. Louis Produce Market to assist and provide healthy food products.