Network for a Healthy California-San Diego and Imperial Region

Network for a Healthy California-African American Campaign

African American Campaign

Fruit, Vegetable, and Physical Activity Toolbox for Community Educators!

The Network for a Healthy California — African American Campaign, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Stamp Program is designed to improve the health of the low-income African American community by providing education, advocacy, and policy development about healthy eating and physical activity. The Campaigns key objectives are to:

*Empower African American adult women, ages 18-54, and their families to consume the recommended levels of fruits and vegetables and be physically active every day at least 60 minutes for adults, children and teens.

*Encourage food secure households by promoting participation in nutrition assistance programs.

*Create environments where healthy eating and physical activity are socially supported and easy to do.

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Fruit and Veggie Fest 2013

Sat Jun 08
Open House Albertsons Food Demo

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Open House Albertsons Food Demo

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Amina Sheik Mohamed
African American Campaign Manager
Phone : (619) 681-0641

Lakeysha Sheik-Mohamed
African American Campaign Coordinator
lsowunmi@ucsd.edu
Phone: (619) 681.0648

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This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California with funding from USDA SNAP, known in California as CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps). These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious foods for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1-877-847-3663. For important nutrition information, visit www.cachampionsforchange.net.

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