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Community Action Guide: Changing Food Deserts into Food Oases: A Resource for States and Communities
2011 National Association of Chronic Disease Directors Health Equity Council
A Community Action Guide: Changing Food Deserts to Food Oases: A Resource for States and Communities outlines the background and history of food deserts, and provides actionable steps to work toward available, affordable and accessible healthy food choices for communities to positively i
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Increasing Access to Fresh Produce within the SC SNAP-Ed Program through the FoodShare SC Model
Aug 17, 2018 The vision of FoodShare SC is to ensure access to fresh produce for all in South Carolina. In April 2016, the program launched in Columbia, SC. Twenty-four community members purchased a bulk box of fresh fruits and vegetables from a city parks and recreation community center. The program has since expanded to 400 boxes purchased during pick-up days, on a regular basis.

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Vetri Community Partnership: Eatiquette 360
Oct 15, 2018 Eatiquette 360 educates students and supports healthy lifestyles for families in Philadelphia school communities. Nationally, students receive an average of 3.4 hours of nutrition education per year. Vetri Community Partnership's Eatiquette 360 program wants to change that in Philadelphia, PA. The Partnership works with local schools in areas where most people are eligible to receive SNAP.

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SC Plants the Seed
Oct 15, 2018 SC Plants the Seed brings together nutrition education, increasing access to fresh produce, USDA Summer Food Service Program, and literacy.

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Partnerships promoting good health in the school lunchroom, in the classroom, and at home!
Oct 26, 2018 The Integrated Nutrition Education Program (INEP) is a creative and fun way for kids to learn about healthy eating in their classroom. They share what they learn with their families. Most lessons include hands on cooking activities. These activities teach students how to prepare and taste new fruits and vegetables.

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West Virginia Kids Coupons Program
Oct 26, 2018 The Kids Coupon program gives low income children of all ages $4 in farmers market tokens. These tokens are used to purchase fresh, local fruits and vegetables from a market. The produce is brought to their childcare center, school or community. Children and families participate in nutrition education and food sampling.

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Community Gardens Bring Healthy Food to those in Need in Rural Alabama
Oct 26, 2018 Alabama SNAP-Ed increased access to healthy and affordable food by growing fresh vegetables in the Community Gardens in Rural Alabama pilot program! These fresh vegetables can help to improve the health and nutrition of people living in rural communities who are at higher risk for chronic disease than people living in urban settings.

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How do we get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables? Alabama SNAP-Ed finds answers with Body Quest.
Oct 26, 2018 Body Quest (BQ) helps families in Alabama to Eat Better, Move More, and Make Changes. BQ began as a theory-based, technology-driven nutrition program for 3rd graders. It has evolved into a multi-level, statewide obesity prevention movement!

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The Palms Inn Garden: Sowing Seeds, Harvesting Hope
Jan 10, 2021 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa has supported garden revitalization efforts at a local housing site, providing residents with hope and purpose in addition to the fresh grown produce. The garden has already transformed the lives of several residents, and it is only getting started.

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Healthy Treats and Movement in the CORAL Afterschool Program
Oct 30, 2018 Kids in Santa Clara County are eating more fruits and veggies, eating more whole grains, and getting more exercise!

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