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 the initial 13 stores to take part in this program. The stores are:
- 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
- Magnolia Supermarket, 2201 Magnolia St.
- 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.
For information about participating in the Corner Store Initiative program, contact Stevan Pollard, 504-301-9826.
ABOUT STEPS
Steps to a Healthier Louisiana (New Orleans) is an affiliated program of the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) in partnership with the City ofNew Orleans New Orleans
Source: stepsla.org
ABOUT STEPS
Steps to a Healthier Louisiana (New Orleans) is an affiliated program of the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) in partnership with the City of
Source: stepsla.org