Retailers are finding that nutrition incentives and produce prescriptions are a huge benefit not only to their customers, but to their stores. Check out the videos below to learn more about Incentives in Action in grocery store locations across the U.S.!
Carver Market
While the role of the grocer might seem relatively simple within the four walls of their store or stores, it is also important to keep in mind all that they must do within their communities. The role of the grocer is not simply to offer options to keep their communities fed, they must offer a place for community members to feel taken care of, listened to, and safe. This video delves into the roles grocers play in their communities; to serve as a second home for community members, a haven for local jobs to stimulate the local economy and a stronghold for the successful growth and security of families within a community.
Wright’s Market
Grocers across the United States operate in one of the most competitive, challenging industries available. The food retail industry accounted for $865 billion dollars in sales in 2020 alone with over 63,328 supermarkets and grocery stores across the nation. The job of a grocer is 24 hours, 7 days a week; so before you partner with a grocer, it’s important to understand what goes into the role. This video will delve in the grocer’s responsibilities on a day to day basis, to not only to keep the lights on, but to keep their communities happy and healthy.
3 Guys from Brooklyn
“We’ve seen this steady, almost unbelievable increase in the amount of produce being sold.” -Phil Penta
Phil Penta and Carlos Pineda of 3 Guys from Brooklyn speak about their experience running a nutrition incentive program “Get the Good Stuff” at their store in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Arteaga’s Food Center
“I would recommend the program to other retailers for the simple fact that you are giving back to your community, your EBT customers, which tend to be low income customers. So you’re helping them survive a little bit easier” -Alfredo Lopez
Alfredo Lopez of Arteaga’s Food Center (10 retail locations in California) speaks about the benefits of offering nutrition incentives to their customers.
Tom Charley and Matt Harmon of Shop ‘n Save and Emily Schmidlapp of The Food Trust speak about the nutrition incentive program implemented at the Greensburg, PA Shop n’ Save location.
