Local Government Food Policy Database
Baltimarket Grant Agreement
| Jurisdiction Name | Baltimore |
| State / Province | MD |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 620,961 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF |
| Policy Type | grant agreement |
| GFC Topic | community food connections, community food security |
| Keywords | affordability, corner store, culturally appropriate, food access, food desert, food infrastructure, grocery store, health, healthy corner store program, healthy eating, healthy food, institution, school, seniors, SNAP, supermarket |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Baltimore City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Maryland Community Health Resources Commission |
| Supporting Entity(s) | Baltimore City Health Department |
| Funding Amount | $275,000 |
| Funding Sources | Baltimore City Council |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Provided funding through February 28, 2015 to implement the Baltimarket Healthy Stores project, a suite of community-based programs that aim to improve the health and wellness of Baltimore City residents and includes the Virtual Supermarket Program and the Neighborhood Food Advocates Initiative. |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.baltimarket.org/ |
