Savannah Nonprofit Takes Closer Look At Neighborhood Parks In Low-Income Areas
Healthy Savannah is partnering with Charles T. Brown’s Equitable Cities to take a deeper look at how parks can better serve those in their community. Six neighborhood parks in Savannah were chosen for […]
Savannah Corner Store Program Awarded $10k City Grant
April 11, 2022 – Six local stores are now participating in the Corner Store Initiative to make healthy food choices the easy choice in small retail stores that are often […]
Healthy Savannah moves fresh food to the front of the line
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Healthy Savannah partnered with the YMCA for an initiative to make healthy food options convenient for shoppers by placing produce next to the checkout. Saturday, they […]
Healthy Savannah urges donations of healthy foods during holidays
Nearly 160,000 people in Coastal Georgia struggle with food insecurity, and many families turn to food pantries for additional assistance, especially during the holidays. However, healthy options are not always […]
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 food disproportionately impacting certain communities. Healthy […]
Savannah Nonprofit Expands Victories with Voices for Healthy Kids Grants
Savannah, Georgia, with its centuries-old architecture and cobblestone-paved streets, is known for its rich history. And it’s that storied past that motivates some public health and racial equity advocates to […]
They WILL Eat That
One challenge all parents face is making sure that their children are well-fed. You may wonder, what am I supposed to be feeding them and how do I get them […]
Healthy Kids Are Sweet Enough !
We have new evidence-based information to share with you for your use in advocacy and consumer education. I am so pleased to be able to share the news release, the […]
School Lunch vs. Home Lunch – How do you decide?
Juggling with the idea of school lunch or packing your child’s lunch? If your child’s school participates in the National School Lunch Program, school lunch may be the best bet. […]
Being a Healthy Kid
Article Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Know the signs of child development. As your kids grow, they should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, and act. […]
Health Effects of Childhood Obesity
Article Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being. Immediate health effects: Obese youth are more likely to have […]
