food access – American Heart Association

The Sum of All Parts is Better Health: Partnership Provides 800 Virginia Families with Healthy Food

August 17, 2020August 18, 2020 roxanahoveyda

EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator grant recipient 412 Food Rescue partners with food retailers, nonprofit organizations and volunteers ( affectionately called food rescue heroes) to bring healthy food directly to those experiencing food insecurity. Since receiving funding through the American Heart Association, the organization has been able to expand its footprint beyond Pennsylvania to our

Ensure all Massachusetts families have access to healthy foods

May 27, 2020 Chris Camire

Across Massachusetts, families and individuals are struggling with food insecurity. We know the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help alleviate this issue by enabling participants to stretch their food dollars and purchase healthier foods. We want to thank the state Legislature and Gov. Charlie Baker for prioritizing funding for food insecurity issues in the

AHA Philadelphia Increases Support for Local Residents During COVID-19

May 18, 2020September 3, 2020 Casey Adams Jones

COVID-19 has exacerbated systemic challenges that contribute to inequitable health outcomes in Philadelphia. During these difficult times, the American Heart Association continues its efforts to improve access to healthy foods and quality clinical care for Philadelphia residents as part of an overall strategy to address social influencers of health. Through partnerships with local organizations, the