Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Nutrition & Physical Activity Program
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Public Health Releases New CalFresh Healthy Living Food Pantry Survey Results
As part of the CalFresh Healthy Living Program, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health partnered with community based organizations and food banks to implement the Nutrition Pantry Program with food pantries. A study was conducted with clientele at food pantry sites across Los Angeles County to understand the impact of the Nutrition Pantry Program and their potential contribution to healthy food consumption and decreases in unhealthy food consumption.
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New Publication on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, Household Food Insecurity, and SNAP Participation Among Attendees of Free Produce Events at Safety-Net Health Center Sites
A recent study highlighting the positive impact of produce distribution events at Department of Health Services/Department of Public Health Center Sites. Participants who attended these events most frequently consumed, on average, one additional serving of fruits and vegetables per day. Despite low participation in SNAP, many attendees faced high levels of food insecurity—underscoring the critical and complementary role these programs play in improving access to nutritious foods for vulnerable populations.
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Food Day 2024 Series: Building Bridges to Food Access
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's Nutrition and Physical Activity Program and the Los Angeles Food Policy Council are hosting a weeklong series of events focused on improving food access. Food Day is a national initiative aiming to inspire Americans to work toward a healthier and more sustainable food system. Every October, thousands of events all around the country bring people together to celebrate good food and to push for improved food policies. This year's theme highlights the crucial link between health and access to healthy, culturally relevant food. Join us for one or more of these exciting events.
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Awards and Recognitions
2024 Quality and Productivity Commission
In 2024, the Quality and Productivity Commission awarded DPH Wellness Centers a Productivity Quality Award (PQA) for their partnership with the Food Rx Collaborative and CalFresh Healthy Living community partners in providing free produce to historically marginalized communities at health centers. The PQA recognizes departments and individuals for excellence in productivity and quality improvement. This project specifically received the Traditional Plaque Award, which honors commendable achievements in public service.
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2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award Winner
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Program is a recipient of the 2023 NACo Achievement Award for “Advancing Food Recovery to Reduce Food Waste”. For more information, visit: NACo Achievement Awards .
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2023 National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) Model Practice Award Winner
2023 National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) Model Practice Award Winner Text: The Nutrition and Physical Activity Program is a recipient of the 2023 NACCHO Model Practice Program Award for “Advancing Food Recovery to Reduce Food Waste in Los Angeles County, California.” The NACCHO Award recognizes local health department best practices in addressing pressing public health challenges. For more information, visit NACCHO Model Practice Program or check out our video, Advancing Food Recovery to Reduce Food Waste which gives an overview of the pilot project.
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