Refugee Collective tells Public Health Commission it has delivered 78,000 pounds of culturally preferred food since 2022 Refugee Collective staff told the Austin-Travis County Public Health Commission their farm and community-farmer programs have delivered 78,000 pounds of food to refugee households since 2022, supported by ARPA and a federal Office of Refugee Resettlement grant and evaluated with UT School of Public Health.

The Refugee Collective has delivered an astonishing 78,000 pounds of culturally preferred food to refugee households since 2022, transforming lives through food access and community support.

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Corbin Hill Food Project outlines plans to boost Black and Brown growers, opens Harlem space in April Corbin Hill Food Project executive director Ishmael Samad said the nonprofit is building an 'emancipated supply chain' to expand market access for Black and Brown growers, launching a permanent Harlem farm-stand at 140th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in April and offering Food Is Medicine, farm-share and skill-share programs.

Corbin Hill Food Project is set to open a permanent site in Harlem this April, empowering Black and Brown growers with dignified access to healthy food and a revolutionary supply chain.

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Commission approves $1.3M grant modifications for vital nutrition services expansion Commissioners authorize funding modifications to enhance nutrition support for vulnerable populations.

San Francisco is stepping up to fight food insecurity with over $1.3 million in new funding to expand essential nutrition services for vulnerable populations.

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Wayne County approves halal meal contract extension for senior citizens Commissioners extend halal meal delivery contract for Dearborn senior citizens through Country Chicken.

Wayne County is taking a major step to support its senior citizens by extending a halal meal contract, ensuring culturally appropriate nutrition for those in need!

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How Culture Shapes Salt Intake—and What That Means for Health New research finds that culturally informed strategies could be key to reducing salt intake and improving cardiovascular health.

Why a universal approach to salt reduction might fail—and how cultural nuance can save lives. #HeartHealth #SodiumAwareness #CulturalNutrition

Boston Public Schools enhances nutrition program with culturally diverse meal options Food and nutrition services improve access to healthy meals reflecting student cultures in Boston.

Boston Public Schools is revolutionizing its nutrition program by introducing culturally diverse meal options that cater to the unique backgrounds of its students!

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Why heart patients have trouble sticking to a healthy diet, and 3 things that help them eat better | The-14 Heart patients struggle with costly healthy foods and confusing guidelines. Community support and tailored advice can help them maintain a better diet.

Why heart patients have trouble sticking to a healthy diet, and 3 things that help them eat better
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Heritage diets have important health benefits and policy implications, review finds A recent review in Advances in Nutrition examines how traditional Latin American, Asian, and African diets impact diet quality and health markers, emphasizing their benefits over processed foods.

Heritage diets have important health benefits and policy implications, review finds 🍽️🌿🌏 www.news-medical.net/news/2024060... #TraditionalDiets #HealthyEating #Nutrition #Science #Diet #CulturalNutrition #FoodHeritage #DietaryGuidance