Foodlink in Rochester, NY is more than an average food bank. Serving communities in central and western New York, 11% of their clients are Latino. Foodlink claims to not only fight hunger, but also build self-sustainability through improved food access. Through a new mobile food market launched in summer 2013 and various farm stands across the region, Foodlink is bringing healthy foods to folks who have limited access to them. Right now, they are looking to work with corner stores in the area as part of the Rochester Healthy Store Initiative. Grant money will be provided to these stores to sell, market and keep fresh produce. The hope is more people will purchase fruits and vegetables if they are easily accessible. Learn more about their food access programs here. Foodlink ...
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) and increase awareness about MiPlato, the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is launching resources for Spanish-speaking audiences, according to a USDA blog post. MiPlato is the USDA's icon for the five food groups to remind Spanish-speakers to make healthier choices at each meal. Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov and click on En Español to find the latest addition to the 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series, Disfrute Comidas de Varias Culturas (Enjoy Food from Many Cultures), about how to prepare healthier ethnic/cultural foods. Educators and health professionals can integrate the En Español section of ChooseMyPlate.gov into program and education efforts. The new Spanish-language resources include general ...
Updated in 2013, use this tool to create maps showing food access indicators by census tract, view indicators of food access for selected subpopulations, download census-tract-level data on food access measures, and more. Go to the ...
If you're interested in learning about youth advocacy, see what CANFIT is doing to train minority youth to speak up for healthy changes in their community! CANFIT's Resources to Improve Physical Activity Standards CANFIT has done extensive work to improve the standards and quality of after-school programming for Latino students in California. To learn more about this area, browse through their policy recommendations, roadmap, physical activity guidelines and more for ways to improve the out of school time environment. MO PROJECT Youth Convening CANFIT’s MO Project Youth Convening is a series of workshops on advocacy for youth ages 13-18. CANFIT focuses on working with low-income minority youth, who live in communities that have limited access to healthy foods and safe places of ...
The Center for Science int he Public Interest released a study in March of 2013 that found that 97 percent of kids’ meals at top fast food and sit down chain restaurants do not meet expert nutrition standards for children. This report details that finding and more as advocates and policy-makers debate the need for better regulation of kids' meals. Read Kids' Meals: Obesity on the ...
Ian McLaughlin, senior staff attorney and program director with ChangeLab Solutions, brings us a few ideas on how local policies can be used to make corner stores healthier. Read "Move Over, Cheetos: How to Bring Healthy Food to Your Local Convenience ...
A hospital in Louisville, KY has a new, healthy neighbor. The Bluegrass Farmers' Market began setting up its stands on Thursdays in June 2013. Next to Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in south Louisville, the farmers' market has been welcomed by hospital administration, staff, patients, and the surrounding community. Local farmers gather each week to sell fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams, and more. At least one of the stands now takes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Hopefully more will be able to do so soon, allowing everyone regardless of income to enjoy fresh, healthy ...
Leaders living in the city of Ceres have united to bring the community access to healthy foods and a walking school bus (WSB) program. Prior to the implementation of the WSB, students living less than a mile away from the school would arrive to school by car. Now with the help of parent volunteers, students at Don Pedro elementary are able to spend extra time doing physical activity. The video talks about the WSB program at Don Pedro elementary. Volunteers in this program are assigned a specific route to ensure that children participating in the WSB arrive to school safe and ready to ...
This toolkit, prepared by Shaping NJ, The State Partnership for Nutrition Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention, provides guidance and resources for community members interested in advancing school health.
The toolkit seeks to: 1. strengthen state and local wellness policies and facilitate their implementation; 2. make it easier for schools to serve healthy and appealing meals; 3. engage all students in both physical education programs and physical activity opportunities throughout the day and during before and after school programs. Links to multiple resources are provided for each topic described in this document. Examples of practices and practical tools (resources) for translating policy into practice include: Creating active school wellness teams: the school ...
