AFS Stores Install Healthy Checkstands

Associated Food Stores has partnered with Intermountain Healthcare LiVe Well and the Utah Department of Health to implement a LiVe Well Lane checkstand in all 43 of its grocery stores, which operate under the Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market, Lin’s and Fresh Market banners. The LiVe Well checklanes feature only healthy fruit and snacks that have been hand-selected by dietitians.

On Saturday, Jan. 15, five stores will host events to introduce the new checklanes to customers. Activities will include face painting and games for children, and healthy-snack giveaways and sampling, as well as educational booths on healthy eating from Intermountain and local departments.

Neal Berube, president and CEO of Associated Food Stores and board member of Intermountain Healthcare, is proud of the program. “I’m grateful for the partnership between Intermountain Healthcare, the Utah Department of Health and Associated Food Stores. Together, we’re providing options for our guests to help them meet their individual health goals and live the healthiest lives possible".