Healthy Eating + Active Living
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HCCA’s Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Program works to improve the local food system through ongoing collaboration and support with local food policy councils, worksites, community-based organizations, and increase access to indoor and outdoor walking opportunities.
HCCA works with community partners to:
Promote Maine Farm & Sea To School Network (MFSN) and Institute
Promote Maine Farm to Institution (MEFTI)
Host Storywalks® in Kennebec County
Share information and resources on breastfeeding best practices with worksites, organizations, and the general public
Provide information and training with schools on Smarter Lunchroom
Food Bank and Pantry Guide
Download HCCA’s Food Bank and Pantry Guide for Kennebec County.
Resources
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MFSN
Maine Farm & Sea to School Network
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MFSN Institute
Maine Farm & Sea to School Institute
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MEFTI
Maine Farm to Institution
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Farm to ECE
Farm to Early Care and Education for Maine
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MNCFC
Maine Network of Community Food Councils
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Park RX America
PRA - Nature Prescribed for providers and patients
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Smarter Lunchroom
Smarter Lunchroom Scorecard
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Healthy US
Healthy Us Scorecard: Easy-to-use, online tool designed to promote healthy living.
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100 Mile Club
Every year, students are challenged to run or walk 100 miles.
StoryWalk
Read HCCA’s walking trail guide to learn more about indoor and outdoor StoryWalk and other walking opportunities in Kennebec County.
Interested in learning more?
CONTACT
Sarah Young
Healthy Eating, Active Living Coordinator
Email: s.young@hccame.org
HEALTHY EATING + ACTIVE LIVING
Success Stories
HCCA Success Stories provide insight on how our resources and programs help people in the community everyday.
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HCCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is funded through charitable donations from people like you. Thank you for your generous support as we work to better local communities in Maine.