Healthy Corners

Making Fresh and Healthy Food Sourcing Accessible for Small Businesses

 

The Goal

Our Healthy Corners initiative is a joint program with our Fresh Start Food Hub and the Manchester Health Department to strengthen and expand food access in Southern New Hampshire.

We deliver fresh produce and other healthy foods year round to corner stores in areas where food access is limited, also known as “grocery gaps” or “food deserts”. We specialize in locally grown fruits and vegetables with an emphasis on culturally significant foods.

Our goal is to provide corner stores with all the tools and resources necessary to grow their business and serve the community.

Why sell healthy food?

Corner Stores — also called convenience stores, bodegas, and “mom-and-pops” — are key partners in improving food access in underserved communities. Access to healthy food and fresh produce is integral to decreasing the prevalence of chronic disease and strengthening the health of our local community. 

Selling fresh food is financially beneficial for store owners! 4 bags of chips can yield the same profit (about $0.20) as 1 apple, showing that healthy foods can yield high profit margins while boosting community long-term health and wellness.

The Benefits

  1. FRESH FOOD AT WHOLESALE PRICES: We offer a wide range of high quality, locally grown, and affordable produce. Online ordering is easy and Healthy Corners deliveries can be any size- our minimum is only $50 of Healthy Corners Products a month. We’ll even stock the shelves!
  2. FREE MARKETING, TOOLS & ASSISTANCE FRESH FOOD AT WHOLESALE PRICES: We want your business to grow and we know you are busy. Healthy Corners supports stores by providing all necessary equipment for fresh produce displays like shelving, refrigeration and baskets. We will also provide marketing like flyers, banners and press releases.
  3. FLEXIBLE PAYMENT TERMS: We understand trying new products can be risky. We want to minimize that risk for store owners. For the first 90 days of the program we provide a free weekly delivery of fresh produce to participating stores. We then work with store owners to identify the top selling products so they can continue to stock what customers want and need. This leads to long-term success and independence for store owners.
  4. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Corner stores play an important part in the health of our community, and customers understand and appreciate that! Join the growing number of business owners across the country who are committed to providing their customers with fresh healthy foods AND making a profit.

Participating Stores

R & E Grocery

304 Merrimack St, Manchester, NH

La Bonne Semence

229 Wilson St. Manchester, NH 03103

Queen City Market

31 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101

Himalayas General Store

359 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101

Dollar Deluxe

334 Union St, Manchester, NH

New Hope Market

270 Amory St, Manchester, NH 03102

Parkside Convenience

675 Hooksett Rd, Manchester, NH 03104

 

Ana’s Food Mart

309 Lake Ave, Manchester, NH 03103