EBR City-Parish, Dollar General praised for bringing healthy food options to local communities
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee During the second week of February, the U.S. Conference of Mayors highlighted the partnership between the City of Baton Rouge and the Dollar General as a positive example of how to increase fresh produce and access to healthier food in low-income communities.
The 2020 Best Practices Report, which is an annual analysis produced by the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Business Council, showcased innovative public-private partnerships designed to address challenges facing communities across the country. It featured Dollar General s partnership with Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome as one such example, pointing to the collaborative effort to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to two stores.