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Healthy, Accessible Food and Drinks

Updated SNAP Retailer Standards Are an Important Step in Advancing Nutrition Security

American Heart Association urges Congress to restore, strengthen SNAP in the farm bill to drive real progress.

Healthy, Accessible Food and Drinks

New National Survey of Latinos Identifies Support and Opportunities for Healthy Drink Campaigns

Voices for Healthy Kids recently completed research to get the Latino community’s take on sugary drinks and sugary drink taxes. The research identified several messaging findings and strategies to help engage the Latino community in efforts to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks. Specifically, the research found after receiving more information, support for sugary drink taxes jumped 28%.

Preemption Efforts

Every Child Deserves to Grow Up Healthy and Safe. Ohio’s Regressive Legislation Tries to Strip Queer Kids of Their Rights.

$1M granted to community organizations to promote nutrition and economic security

Latest awards from Voices for Healthy Kids will increase access to healthy foods and drinks, early care and education.

Latest News

Proposed USDA Rule on School Meal Services Would Be Detrimental to Children’s Health

1.30.2020

LOCAL Maryland Introduces 2020 Legislative Agenda Aimed at Protecting Quality of Life for State Residents

1.30.2020

Healthy Eating Made Simple

1.30.2020

New Research on Food Environments in Juvenile Justice Facilities

1.30.2020

Transportation, an Effective Tool to Create Healthy and Equitable Communities

1.30.2020

Nemours Is Hiring for Two Positions Related to Early Care and Education

1.30.2020