Overview
The Healthy Corner Store Network brings fresh fruits and vegetables to corner stores in Houston neighborhoods where grocery stores are hard to find. CAN DO Houston started this program in 2013 in Sunnyside after residents asked for better food options close to home. Local produce vendors deliver fresh food to participating corner stores every week. You can use SNAP benefits to buy these healthy foods. This network makes fresh produce available in areas where families often have to travel far to find good food. When corner stores stock fruits and vegetables, our neighbors can grab an apple or banana while picking up other items. This keeps money in local businesses and helps families eat healthier without extra trips across town. The program supports small store owners by bringing new customers and helps residents access nutritious food in their own community. Children walking home from school can buy healthy snacks instead of just chips and candy. Families can pick up dinner ingredients without driving to distant supermarkets. This network proves that corner stores can be partners in community health. To find participating stores or learn how your neighborhood store can join, contact CAN DO Houston. Store owners interested in adding fresh produce can apply to become part of this growing network that serves Houston families.