Good food. Stronger local connections.
Practical planning, shared knowledge, and community partnerships for healthier, more connected neighborhoods.
Food access
Support local access to nutritious food through practical solutions.
Needs
Understand community needs and opportunities.
Local connections
Bring people, food systems, and community partners together.
Plan spaces, systems, and skills for long-term success.
Where we want to make a difference.
Help prepare the next step
Partners
Build local partnerships and shared plans.
Practical preparation
SOIL and StoreHouse™
StoreHouse is separately owned. SOIL can support charitable community programs with StoreHouse™
Resources
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Practical people. Stronger communities. A healthier tomorrow.
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Community Store Model (1,500–2,400 sqft)
The Flagship Storehouse™
Our full-scale, self-service grocery store designed to serve food deserts, rural towns, and underserved neighborhoods.Locally sourced produce and goods from regional farmers
Cash-to-card machine, delivery lockers, and automated checkout
One part-time clerk onsite; fully automated system
Kids receive one free meal a day through food truck partners
Optional co-op shelf for local entrepreneurs & "Meet Your Farmer" screens
Community-powered with revenue reinvested into local projects
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Bus Stop Station Model (500 sqft)
Fuel for the Journey
Built for commuters and transit riders, this compact Storehouse™ fits seamlessly into busy public transit hubs.Stocked with grab-and-go meals, fruit, and beverages
Accepts SNAP, EBT, mobile pay, and card
Integrated delivery lockers for Uber Eats & DoorDash pickups
Weather-resistant build with charging ports and benches
Optional: job alert screen for gig workers and day laborers
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University Model (800–900 sqft)
Fighting Food Insecurity On Campus
Students shouldn't have to choose between tuition and nutrition. This campus-friendly Storehouse™ provides 24/7 access to affordable, healthy meals.Open 24/7 for students, faculty & staff
Accepts student ID, mobile pay, and pre-loaded cards
Fresh meals, groceries, snacks, and grab-and-go produce
Partnered with campus wellness and food aid programs
Study-safe environment with minimal noise automation
Optional: tutoring & job board screens
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Institutional Model – Jails & Detention Centers (500 sqft)
Dignity Behind the Walls
Designed for incarcerated populations and staff, this model provides better nutrition and pre-release support.Fresh meals that honor cultural and dietary needs
Reentry meals and resource access for transitional inmates
Commissary integration or secure vending options
Optional: family video message recording kiosk, job-readiness info screen
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Library Model (400–600 sqft)
Feeding Minds and Bodies Together
This quiet, low-footprint Storehouse™ supports youth, seniors, and families accessing public libraries.Fresh snacks, meals, and drinks for long study sessions
Free after-school meals for K–12 kids
Linked to library cards and reading incentives
Silent-mode vending, QR learning walls, and themed book pairings
Optional: community bookshelves, educational nutrition screens
Powered by library partnerships, literacy orgs, and food equity donors
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Homeless Community Model (300 sqft)
Dignity Without a Door
Created for transitional housing, shelters, and Safe Ground™ sites, this Storehouse™ is fully subsidized and solar-powered.Accessed through free membership cards
Fresh meals, hygiene products, clean water, and basic essentials
No staff required, tamper-proof lockers for safe access
Optional: emergency QR help station linked to support services
Built for low maintenance, high impact