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
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
Access to Quality Child Care (AQC) and Healthy Eating/Active Living (HEAL)
Highlights from the 2019-2020 Evaluation Report
View ResourceAQC/HEAL FY 2018-19 Evaluation Report
Marin Community Foundation's Access to Quality Child Care (AQC) and Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Initiatives
View ResourceEvaluation of the Access to Quality Child Care (AQC) and the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Initiatives
Preliminary Insights and Recommendations to Inform Program Development
View ResourceEarly Care and Education Policies and Programs to Support Healthy Eating and Physical Activity: Best Practices and Changes Over Time
Courtesy of Healthy Eating Research - A National Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - December 2017
View ResourceIntervening in Early Childhood to Prevent Obesity
Intervening in Early Childhood to Prevent Obesity: Best Practices for Home and Childcare Settings
View ResourceGetting to Equity in Obesity Prevention: A New Framework
Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD, MS (Social Work), MPH, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University - January 18, 2017
View ResourceOLDER ADULTS REPORTS
Securing The Essentials: Findings on Nutrition Knowledge and Food Insecurity Among Older Adults
Courtesy of AARP Foundation
View ResourceOlder Adults, Healthy Eating Active Living Needs Assessment, March 2016
Courtesy of Marin Community Foundation and Harder + Company Community Research
View Resource