Be informed: Change is coming to Savannah.

The City of Savannah recently published a New Zoning Ordinance (NewZO) for public comment. Through the NewZO, we can help communities work together and be stronger by expanding opportunities to be healthy. Zoning should support key community goals like walkability, affordability, and neighborhood stability through incremental development.

The NewZO is an important opportunity. Our current Zoning Ordinance is outdated and inefficient. A broad community effort over the last ten years resulted in the New Zoning Ordinance (NewZO). This ordinance needs to be adopted to move the community forward. Click here to read a summary of Healthy Savannah’s recommendations for the NewZO. Learn more on the city’s website www.NewZO.org. And email policy@healthysavannah.org if you want to find out more.

Healthy Savannah, Forsyth Farmers’ Market and City Leaders Speak at National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference

August 1, 2023 – Officials with Healthy Savannah, Forsyth Farmers’ Market and the City of Savannah took part in a well-received panel discussion at...Read More

Healthy Savannah and YMCA of Coastal Georgia Invite Community to Conversation About Lessons Learned From COVID-19

Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are inviting the community to join the conversation about lessons learned from COVID-19 at an information...Read More

FFM to Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week at this weekend’s market

Forsyth Farmers’ Market – a community-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting area farmers and expanding access to fresh, local food – will hold a...Read More

Healthy Savannah’s Five Years of Healthy Walks Anniversary Walk

An Anniversary Walk Celebrating Five Years of Healthy Walks with Healthy Savannah On Tuesday, March 25, Healthy Savannah is inviting the public to meet up...Read More

Healthy Savannah Urges Donations of Top 10 Nutritious Foods to Support Coastal Georgia Families

Healthy Savannah is calling on residents, faith communities, and local businesses to donate healthy, non-perishable foods to area food pantries during this holiday season,...Read More

Islands YMCA, Healthy Savannah partner to advocate for food equity through SWAP program

The Islands YMCA and Healthy Savannah partnered up for a food equity information session on Wednesday. The organizations are piloting a new program to...Read More

Healthy Meeting Guidlines

Make your business functions and meetings more healthful with these tools. Of course we have our own too! Please print a copy for display...Read More

Healthy Checkout

In 2020, Healthy Savannah received a grant from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The grant program is designed to support public...Read More

Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition to host May 4 Faith Walk

Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition will host a free community event to celebrate health, wellness and springtime fun on Sunday, May 4 at...Read More

Healthy Savannah acquires $3.4 million; receives feedback on how to use it

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Healthy Savannah held its annual stakeholder meeting Wednesday to present its findings on a survey for the past year. The people...Read More

Healthy Savannah to offer course on nutrition training

Local churches and faith-based groups will soon have access to extensive nutrition training through a partnership with Healthy Savannah. Ruby Castro is the program...Read More

Healthy Savannah and YMCA Encourage Savannah Stores to Provide Healthier Options at Checkout

In Chatham County, 17.6% of all residents are food insecure and 21.8% of children are food insecure, with the accessibility and affordability of healthy...Read More

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