Over the past decade, a growing number of advocates have begun partnering with corner store owners in low-income urban and rural communities to improve the availability and marketing of healthy, affordable foods. Some of these pioneering corner store efforts have altered the food retail landscape in low-income neighborhoods, while others have struggled to survive beyond initial grant funding. As the number of corner store projects increases, the time is ripe for a critical look at the state of the movement. This report explores the successes and challenges of early corner store interventions, and outlines a series of steps for developing sustainable models for future projects – models that engage community residents and business owners in creating meaningful change.