Stretching the Dollar: Community-Informed Opportunities to Improve Healthy Food Access through Dollar Stores

Feed Families Better, Dollar General

A dollar store model ordinance that includes a menu of policy options that can be adapted for state and local dollar store ordinances

Recommendations to Promote Healthy Retail Food Environments Key Federal Policy Opportunities for the Farm Bill

Advancing Equity in the Farm Bill: Opportunities for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP)

Nutrition Security and the Farm Bill

CSPI called on the Federal Trade Commission to block the merger of the nation’s top two grocery chains, Kroger and Albertsons. The proposed merger would result in fewer grocery stores and higher food prices—negatively impacting food and nutrition security for consumers around the country.

As America’s grocery giants continue consuming smaller chains, the effects are felt most by communities that already have limited food access—and food costs will continue to climb for everyone. Here’s what you should know about grocery store mergers and acquisitions: Fewer grocery stores, higher food prices, and lost jobs.

The verdict handed down today by Judge Adrienne Nelson, siding with the Federal Trade Commission in its case to block this merger, is good news for these chains’ customers and employees, especially those who are experiencing nutrition or food insecurity.

Healthy Checkout and Keep Soda in the Soda Aisle

Healthy Checkout FAQ

Healthy Checkout Product Guide for Retailers

Roadmap and Toolkit for a Healthy Checkout Ordinance

What is "heathy checkout?" It's those impulse purchases you make when you're waiting in line - why aren't healthy options available, instead?

Messaging guidance for an effective healthier grocery experience campaign