Center for Food & Justice
Recent Reports
Shopping for a Market: Evaluating Tesco's entry into Los Angeles and the United States
Grocery Accountability Project
The Grocery Accountability Project (GAP) serves as an umbrella for UEPI's work in creating systems for accountability in the grocery industry. This project seeks to improve grocery chain practices in five major areas:
- Food Access
Full-service supermarkets should commit to open stores in low-income, high-poverty neighborhoods that have been traditionally underserved. - Labor
Employees of grocery stores should have the right to a livable wage--sufficient pay, the ability to work full time and benefits including health care. Workers rights could best be ensured by encouraging a union relationship. - Environment and Health
Grocery stores should adopt environmentally friendly practices including:- Green building certification
- Encouragement of walking and biking and a shuttle service for customers without cars
- Sustainable land use and design
- Supply Chain
Supermarkets should purchase locally grown/sourced products whenever possible, minimizing environmental impact from food transport as well as supporting local farmers. - Community Input
Community organizations and members should have a voice in the design and operation of the stores in their neighborhoods. Through store-specific community advisory committees, members can help advise stores on local food and shopping preferences, as well as community events, transportation issues and more.
For more information about the GAP
Amanda Shaffer
shaffer@oxy.edu
323.341.5099