10.4 Food Equity

(4.41 points)

Rationale

Enhancing access to fruits and vegetables supports consumption of healthy foods, contributing to improved eating habits and nutritional benefits.

Strategy Requirements

Identify a minimum of one food outlet that:

• is located within the project boundary or within 1/2 mile or 800 meters walking distance of the project boundary
• utilizes a minimum of one qualifying program or policy to make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible and/or affordable for regular occupants

Qualifying programs or policies include:

• starting and sustaining a community farm, farmers market, food hub, community kitchen, or food cooperative in a neighborhood
• ensuring local grocery stores and farmers markets accept government food subsidies
• subsidizing the purchase of fresh produce with food assistance initiatives
• subsidizing crop share programs 
• establishing school nutrition programs

Design Certification

Submit all of the following:

1. Annotated map(s) identifying:
   1. if located on-site, the planned or existing location of the qualifying food outlet(s)
   2. if located off-site, the distance between the qualifying food outlet(s) and the project boundary
2. An official statement or draft detailing:
   1. the qualifying food equity program or policy that will be implemented
   2. that the qualifying food equity program or policy will be accessible to regular occupants

Built Certification

Submit all of the following:

1. Annotated map(s) identifying:
   1. if located on-site, the location of the qualifying food outlet(s)
   2. if located off-site, the distance between the qualifying food outlet(s) and the project boundary
2. An official statement or draft detailing:
   1. the qualifying food equity program or policy that is implemented
   2. that the qualifying food equity program or policy is accessible to regular occupants