Markets and Stores

Nudging towards healthier choices at the point of purchase

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Illinois Nutrition Education Programs can provide community nutrition education to grocery stores, corner stores, farmers markets, and other businesses that sell food. In 2024, we worked with 29 food stores (grocery stores, convenience stores, etc.) and 69 agricultural organizations (including farmers markets). Contact us for more information.

Community Nutrition Education Offerings

Eat.Move.Save. Booths: Eat. Move. Save. booths are more than just your typical information table; they are engaging and fun! Topics range from healthy snacks ideas using garden-fresh produce to how to prepare some of the harvested produce items in a new way. Handouts, recipes, and taste tests may also be available.

Healthy Food Access Support

SNAP-Ed team members can work with stores and markets in community networks that accept SNAP or are in the process of accepting SNAP with the following:

  • Using research-based strategies to help drive sales while also promoting a healthy lifestyle for customers
  • Assist in merchandising displays and cross-promoting food items to encourage the purchase of healthy food choices
  • Help retailers with accepting SNAP/Link Up,
  • Assist with strategies to increase the availability of fruits and vegetables
  • Encourage the selection of fruits and vegetables through point-of-decision or point-of-purchase signage 

Find Food IL Community Food Map

The Find Food IL Community Food Map is located on the Eat.Move.Save. website and is a resource for community members and partners in Illinois to learn about food resources available in their community. Visitors can look for Illinois farmers markets, retailers that accept SNAP and other benefits, meal sites, and more. For questions about the Find Food IL Map, its uses, and partnership opportunities, please contact eatmovesave@illinois.edu. For questions about adding your organization to the map or regarding incorrect site information, please contact Abby Christensen at abby@foodfinder.us.