Press Releases

Pediatrics Study: Tracking the Snacking Habits of Kids
In many low-income urban neighborhoods, almost half of elementary-school age children are overweight. In these same neighborhoods, there are a large number of corner stores, often situated close to schools – a factor which makes them a popular stop for students walking to and from school. A research team from Temple University and The Food Trust recently completed a study, published in the November issue of Pediatrics, to find out what children are buying at corner stores, and how often they’re going.

Obama Administration Heralds the Fresh Food Financing Initiative
In July 2009, the White House Office of Urban Affairs kicked off the National Conversation on the Future of Amer-ica's Cities and Metropolitan Areas in Philadelphia. The first topic of conversation: The Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI), an innovative grant-and-loan program that encourages supermarket development in communities that lack access to affordable, nutritious food.

New York Supermarket Commission Releases Recommendations
To coincide with the announcement of the Healthy Food/Healthy Communities initiative and the Food Retail Expansion to Support Health Program (FRESH) announced today by New York Governor David A. Paterson, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, the New York Supermarket Commission and The Food Trust have released a full list of recommendations, Stimulating Supermarket Development: A New Day in New York.

New York Governor Proposes Supermarket Development Fund Based on Innovative Pennsylvania Program
The Food Trust advocated for New York's new Healthy Food, Healthy Communities Initiative, which is based on the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initative.