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MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Name of Applicant: Lisa Hoff
Date Submitted: 9/30/2024
Applicant Type: Non-Profit Organization
Name of Organization: One PS
If yes, provide IRS ID#
Tell us about your project:
1.Project Name: Feasibility Study of a Food Co-op in response to a request
made by communities residing in a food desert section
2.Project Address: Northwestern Part of Palm Springs (north of Vista Chino and
west of Indian Canyon)
3.Project Type: Grant
4.This project improves: Business Community, Health Services, Sustainability/
Conservation, Other: Quality of Life
5. What demographic(s) does this project serve?
Children/Students, Entire Palm Springs Community, Individuals with Disabilities,
Other: Underserved population
6. Estimated project cost: $50,000.00
7. Short description of proposed project.
Co-ops keep more money in their local economy, increase access for locally
produced food and prioritize business practices that are good for the community. To
determine the viability of a food co-op it is consultants will look at 4 aspects: 1.
Community Involvement: Seeks to gauge interest, gather data on local needs, raise
awareness and assess demand/available resources. 2. The Market: Examine
market area, size, demographics, competition and identify optimal locations based on
established criteria. 3. Site Search and Feasibility: Preliminary work supports big
picture store feasibility, with site criteria helping to narrow and focus the search
which provide a strong foundation for site selection and overall project
feasibility. 4. Financial Pro-Forma: Analyze key metrics that indicate the likelihood
of a sustainable project such as the development funds, assumptions for key
operating expenses and financials for ten years of operations which include
income, balance sheet, cash flow.
Applicant’s information:
Name of Contact Person: Lisa Hoff
Contact Person’s Phone Number:(347) 528-7433
Contact Person’s Email Address: LHoff555@yahoo.com