Partnership for a Healthier America

Since 2016, our Healthy Hunger Relief program has inspired food banks to prioritize healthier options and measure the nutritional content of their food inventory. We released a new report on how we're helping 35 food bank partners across 13 states offer more nutritious food! Read more about the work here: https://lnkd.in/es62fcQE

Over the last year, we’ve provided over 350,000 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables to thousands of families. That brings us to over 35 million servings out of the 100 million we’ve committed to adding to the marketplace by the end of next year. We encourage you to take a moment and look through this year’s Progress Report to learn more about how we’re making good food more accessible and affordable for everyone. Click the link to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gd6kz6TX

Rootswell, our programming in the Mississippi Delta, has been hosting a weekly farmers market, bringing fresh, affordable produce to the Clarksdale community. Every Thursday, the first 100 attendees receive a $10 voucher to purchase produce and support local farmers. We've seen a fantastic turnout, with a diverse crowd enjoying this new community event and getting excited about accessible fresh produce! Thanks to all the members of the community who come out to support the local farmers, and thank you to the local farmers for providing great produce for the community! To stay up to date on all things Rootswell follow the Facebook page here: https://lnkd.in/e_E28ggp

It's been just a month since we co-hosted the Produce for All Leadership Summit in Washington, DC! In case you missed it - the event featured an inspiring keynote by renowned activist Karen Washington, an insightful discussion with our President & CEO Noreen Springstead, and a panel of experts discussing good food for all. Over 130 leaders from the produce industry, public health, and private sectors exchanged knowledge, discussing ways we can come together to increase produce consumption across the U.S. Swipe through to see highlights from the exciting day and click the link here to read an article from The Produce News recapping some themes from the event: https://lnkd.in/e8WKqgwZ

Congratulations to our Manager of Nutrition and Health Programs, Amy Warne, MBA, RD/LD, on being a finalist for the Truth to Power Award! In honor of the late William S. Goldman (1979-2017), a historian and philanthropist, the Truth to Power Award recognizes fearless, outspoken risk-takers who fight against tyranny and strengthen our democracy by speaking truth to power. Amy was nominated for her activism focused on health equity, food insecurity, and food sovereignty for Native peoples. She fights the legacy of colonization in our food system, which prevents many Native communities from accessing healthy food. Read more about Amy and the Truth to Power Awards here: https://lnkd.in/eK-sWBQV

We were thrilled to participate in this amazing cooking competition in partnership with Dole Sunshine Company®! This program introduces kids and families in underserved communities to the tools and knowledge they need to make healthy choices. Our very own SVP of Marketing & Communications, Jason Wilson attended as a judge and got the chance to taste all of the culinary masterpieces! Through innovative events like this, we're fostering the next generation of recipe creators and helping bridge the nutrition gap in communities that need it most.

Our Good Food at Home program helped Milwaukee families like Jeanette and Marco’s get nutritious food delivered to their homes this past winter! Thanks to Instacart Health Fresh Funds, participants were provided $60 a month in produce credits for three months, plus free delivery through Instacart. Read more about the program & how it's making a difference: https://lnkd.in/e8GE6596

Happy National Hydration Day! Did you know that 60% of the human body is water? Staying hydrated is crucial for a healthy life! That's why we partner with Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) to increase healthier hydration options and make them more appealing in communities across the US. Read more about our partnership on pages 30-32 here: https://lnkd.in/dRWp5NAg

School food programs are about more than just feeding kids. They're a form of community care and a policy tool for advancing education, health, justice, food sovereignty, and sustainability. PHA's Margaret Read co-authored a chapter of "Transforming School Food Politics around the World" a book that sets the stage to reimagine school food as part of the infrastructure of daily life. The book includes insights from eight countries across the Global North and South and each chapter provides readers with innovative strategies that can be used in their efforts to change school food policy and systems. To learn more click this article: https://lnkd.in/gQKCEtAU

Thank you to The Produce News for covering our Produce for All Leadership Summit this past Monday! We’re still buzzing from the inspiring feedback, and excited to see the amazing partnerships that blossom from the convening. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/esZhxhdS