Healthy Eating & Active Living

The Issue

Marin faces several issues in this area. First, low-income residents have very limited access to fresh, affordable and healthy food. Second, these residents also have lower levels of physical activity and less access to green space than middle-to-high-income residents. Inequitable access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities contributes to disparities in health behaviors and health outcomes.

Our Approach

We can begin to leverage the growing momentum of healthy eating and active living initiatives. In partnership with other funders, we will develop strategies to drive policy and systems change in healthy eating and active living. We will focus on building the capacity of County and community organizations to drive policy and systems change in Marin, as well as building the capacity of resident leaders and advocates to effectively lead healthy eating and active living efforts. This initiative will focus on improving the nutrition and physical activity environments of child care settings serving children ages 0-3 and settings impacting older adults.

Grantmaking

This year’s cycle will open on October 5th and close on November 9th. Funding recommendations will go to the board at the end of February 2023.

Current Grantees - Early Childhood

• Marin Childcare Council

Current Grantees - Older Adults

• Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM)
• Ceres Community Project
• Covia
• ExtraFood.org
• Innovative Health Solutions
• Interfaith Sustainable Food Collaborative
• Marin City Community Services District
• Marin City Health and Wellness Center
• Marin Community Clinics
  
• San Geronimo Valley Community Center
  
• YMCA of San Francisco

Reports & Resources

Early Childhood Reports


Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Obesity Prevention Source

OLDER ADULTS REPORTS

Resources