HealthyRetailRichmond
There’s an opportunity for checkouts to
offer more choice by expanding access to
healthier options.
2025
Presented by Richmond HOPS and Food Policy Council Youth Advocates! Built on an initial deck provided by Monique Blodgett & Ashley Trousdell Introduction
W e ’re h e re to d a y to in tro d u c e H e a lth y R e ta il, s h a re its s u c c e s s in o th e r c itie s , a n d d is c u s s th e o p p o rtu n ity to b rin g it to th e C ity o f R ic h m o n d !
W e ’re s e e k in g y o u r s u p p o rt to jo in th is in itia tiv e to c o m b a t th e h e a lth d is p a ritie s a n d e n h a n c e h e a lth o u tc o m e s .
About Us
Richmond Youth Food Policy
Council and Healthy Options at
Point of Sale (HOPS) are youth
advocate teams leading this
initiative, who aim to address health
disparities that are exacerbated by
food inequity in Berkeley, Oakland,
Richmond and unincorporated
areas of Contra Costa County.
2018
History of the Coalitions
HOPS was
launched to
address health
disparities in
Berkeley, CA
2020
In October 2020,
Berkeley City
Council passed HCO!
2019
HOPS expands to
Richmond, CA
to address health disparities
2020
Berkeley became the
world’s first city to
implement a healthy
checkout policy.
2024
Contra Costa Board
of Supervisors vote
unanimously in favor
of Healthy Retail
2025
HRO heads to
Richmond
City Council!
HOPS expands to
Oakland, CA
to address health disparities
HCO heads to
Oakland City
Council!
Promote healthier
options
Raise
awareness
to underserved
communities
Increase nutrition
equity
HealthyRetailObjectives
In application, these objectives look like:
Requiring products sold at checkout contain
5 grams of sugar or less
200 milligrams of sodium or less
Beverages with no added sugar or
sweetener
(In stores over 2,000 sq ft.)
Keep soda in the soda aisle!
Success inBerkeley, CA
Pre-Ordinance Post-Ordinance
Compliance Rate of Retailers0
20 40
60 80
100
63 83
Pre-Ordinance Post-Ordinance
Healthy Foods and Beverages Sold at Checkout0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 29
62 In percentages
Berkeley (2020)
Perris (2023)
PositiveResults
Expansion Opportunities
Passed and Implemented
Berkeley
Perris
Richmond
Contra Costa County
Ordinance Draft In Progress
Pending A Vote
Oakland
Why Richmond?
About 34 percent of
Richmond or 32,000 people
(some in this room) reside in
“critical food access areas” or
“areas considered underserved
when compared to the study
area as a whole.”
Source: Food Justice & Community Health in Richmond by Othering & Belonging Institute On average, Richmond residents must
travel almost a mile to reach a full
service grocer, though some residents
must travel even further to access food.
Given that approximately 10 percent of
households in Richmond do not have a
vehicle, these distances to food retailers
have a significant impact on accessibility
to whole and healthy foods.
Why not Richmond?
A recent study found that “for every one supermarket or farmer’s market located in Richmond, there are at least six fast food restaurants and convenience stores.” These food challenges, and resulting health complications, disproportionately impact Richmond’s low-income residents and communities of color.
Source: Food Justice & Community Health in Richmond by Othering & Belonging Institute Comparing Diabetes Rates Across Richmond Districts (2022) Sources: PLACES by CDC, Healthy Alameda County, Latino Diabetes Association: Diabetes Stats, Data and Statistics FAQs | Diabetes - CDC This graph illustrates the prevalence
of diabetes among adults aged 18 and
older.
In Richmond, half of the districts
(3 out of 6) have a higher percentage
of diabetes prevalence compared to
the state average, with District 2
closely aligning with the state
average.
L o c a t i o n s
D i s t r i c t 1 - R i c h m o n d
D i s t r i c t 2 - R i c h m o n d
D i s t r i c t 3 - R i c h m o n d
D i s t r i c t 4 - R i c h m o n d
D i s t r i c t 5 - R i c h m o n d
D i s t r i c t 6 - R i c h m o n d
B e r k e l e y
A l a m e d a
O a k l a n d
C a l i f o r n i a
P e r c e n t a g e s
1 3 . 3
1 0 . 6
1 5 . 8
1 2
8 . 8
9 . 5
6 . 7
1 1 . 2
1 2 . 3
1 0 . 7
Seven LettersNational Surveyof HRO
Shoppers Shoppers w/ Kids
Switch to a store with Healthier Checkout options0
20 40
60 80
44 78
In percentages
5 grams of
sugar or less
200mg of
sodium or less
Beverages with
no added sugar
or sweetener
HEALTHYCHECKOUT ITEMSACCEPTED...
45 grams of
sugar
330 mg of
sodium
40 grams
added
sugar
HEALTHYCHECKOUT ITEMSNOT ACCEPTED...
Enforcement Options
Annual Inspections by:
Code Enforcement
Public Health
Community-Based
We ask for your unwaveringsupport to prioritize this initiative! Thank You!
Q&ASession