Expanding Access to Affordable Healthy Foods: The DC Healthy Corner Stores Initiative

Everything You Need to Know About DC Healthy Corner Stores: Expanding Access to Nutritious Foods

The DC Healthy Corner Stores dataset encompasses information about a pioneering venture by DC Central Kitchen that expands access to healthy food in low-income communities in Washington, DC. It includes details on the delivery of produce to corner stores, offering fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables at wholesale prices for resale at below-market rates, as well as the program's support through marketing, technical assistance, and nutrition training for store owners. The dataset also highlights partnerships with local farmers and the community impact, including over 1.2 million units of healthy items sold since 2020 and participation from 57 corner stores.

Data Schema

Field Name Field Description
ADDRESS Complete street address of the location
X X coordinate for mapping purposes
CREATED Date and time the record was created
city Name of the city where the location is situated
LATITUDE Geographical latitude of the location
XCOORD X coordinate used in GIS systems
GIS_ID Unique identifier used in GIS mapping
state Two-letter abbreviation of the state
Y Y coordinate for mapping purposes
EDITED Date and time when the record was last edited
MATCHTYPE Type of match used for address verification
EDITOR Name or ID of the person who last edited the record
country Name of the country where the location is situated
MAR_ID Unique identifier for the MAR system
STORE Name of the store or establishment
OBJECTID Unique identifier for the object in the database
GLOBALID Globally unique identifier for the record
CREATOR Name or ID of the person who created the record
LONGITUDE Geographical longitude of the location
YCOORD Y coordinate used in GIS systems

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Geography

Washington, DC neighborhoods.

The DC Healthy Corner Stores dataset covers corner stores in low-income neighborhoods in Washington, DC, where the Healthy Corners program delivers fresh and affordable produce to expand healthy food access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DC Healthy Corner Stores dataset?
DC Healthy Corner Stores is a pioneering dataset that details the expansion of healthy food access in Washington D.C.'s low-income neighborhoods. It includes information about corner stores offering fresh and affordable produce at below-market prices, supported by DC Central Kitchen's Healthy Corners program. The dataset encompasses store locations, details of produce availability, and the impact of the program, which aims to make healthy eating accessible and affordable through partnerships with local farmers and community support initiatives.
What is the history of this dataset?
The DC Healthy Corner Stores dataset is part of the Healthy Corners program by DC Central Kitchen, which aims to expand healthy food access in DC's low-income neighborhoods. DC Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization, launched this initiative to deliver fresh produce to corner stores at wholesale prices. The program involves collaborations with store owners, local DMV farmers, and significant partnerships with DC Health, along with support from philanthropic entities.
How often is the data updated?
Sporadically
What is the coverage and what is included in this dataset?
The DC Healthy Corner Stores dataset focuses on expanding healthy food access in Washington, DC's low-income neighborhoods. It includes data on the Healthy Corners program, which partners with 57 corner stores to sell over 1.2 million units of healthy items since 2020. The dataset covers aspects such as the delivery of fresh and frozen produce to corner stores at wholesale prices, the affordability of these products for consumers, and the support provided to store owners in terms of marketing, technical assistance, and nutrition training. Additionally, it details the SNAP Match coupon program available at select stores and the involvement of local produce partners. The comprehensive nature of this dataset highlights its impact on increasing healthy food availability and supporting local farmers, making it valuable for community health initiatives, food accessibility studies, and policy development.
Why is the DC Healthy Corner Stores dataset valuable?
The dataset is valuable because it provides insights into how the Healthy Corners initiative is improving access to affordable, healthy food in low-income communities in DC, showcasing the impact and reach of the program.
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Dataset at a glance

Dataset Name
DC Healthy Corner Stores
Description
The DC Healthy Corner Stores dataset highlights a program that expands access to affordable, healthy food in low-income DC neighborhoods.
Update Frequency
Sporadically
Coverage
Washington, DC neighborhoods.
Data Quality
Not assessed.
Dataset Size
Medium-sized, approximately 57 entries
Maintained By
DC Central Kitchen
License

Unknown