A Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) ProjectFunded by the Department of Health and Human Services

Partnership of

Focus Community:Southwest King County

• Roughly 340 square miles

• Eleven target communities

• 25-90% living 200% below FPL

www.healthyfoodshere.org

Project Goals• Increase availability of healthy food

and beverage products in target communities

• Increase in capacity of businesses to effectively participate in WIC/EBT

• Increase capacity of store owners to profitably sell healthy food

• Increase demand for healthy products in the participating businesses

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Services Provided

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• Merchandising, store layout • Produce handling, inventory management• Distribution/supply chain development• WIC/EBT application• Bookkeeping and financial systems • Marketing and store events

• Up to $700 for baskets, produce scales, shop vac, small shopping carts

• Up to $7500 (with 20% owner investment) for refrigeration, signage

• Low cost loans for larger store improvements

Financial Incentives Provided

Barriers Encountered: Policies decreasing WIC access

One Solution: Assist stores to meet WIC requirements

Barriers Encountered: the Built Environment

One Solution: Mid-Size Grocers

Other Lessons Learned: Immigrant Entrepreneurs"I am so grateful for the support my business has received from the city program Healthy Foods Here. Our sales of fresh fruits and vegetables have increased and we have attracted new customers. I am happy to provide my customers healthier food choices.“ Shakir Mohamud, owner West Seattle Halal Market

Store owner in Detroit (not our program)

Contact info:

Dennis Worsham, Regional Health OfficerPublic Health - Seattle & King County206.263.8685

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www.healthyfoodshere.comhealthyfoodshere@gmail.com 206.684.0133