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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 25 MIN

Idea to Impact - Making Nutritious Food Affordable in Low to Middle Income Communities

from Spotlight on the Community · host Cloudcast

Shannon Ratliff, Board Vice President of Suncoast Market Co-op, discusses building a community-owned grocery store in Imperial Beach to deliver healthy, affordable food options. She shares how cooperative business models, local farms, and impact-driven fundraising can strengthen the regional economy and inspire executive leadership. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Shannon Ratliff, Board Vice President of Suncoast Market Co-op, discusses building a community-owned grocery store in Imperial Beach to deliver healthy, affordable food options. She shares how cooperative business models, local farms, and impact-driven fundraising can strengthen the regional economy and inspire executive leadership. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

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Shannon Ratliff, Board Vice President of Suncoast Market Co-op, discusses building a community-owned grocery store in Imperial Beach to deliver healthy, affordable food options. She shares how cooperative business models, local farms, and...

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