The Fit & Food Impact
We provide immediate assistance and resources to help drive our efforts to fight food insecurity and to provide wellness options for all because we believe all communities should have strong minds and healthy bodies.
Here are some ways Fit & Food is creating a long-term impact.
Underserved communities are educated on how to live a healthy lifestyle, and that knowledge will be passed down for generations.
People will have access to healthy food options to help nourish their bodies properly aiding in helping them get off their medications.
2023 Program Stats:
1200+
Over 1,200 home deliveries of healthy, culturally appropriate food with a 45% increase in households served by the end of 2023
500+
40 wellness and nutrition classes with over 500 session registrations
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Fit & Food purchased the three lots we’d been leasing and purchased a fourth - further expanding our garden!
In 2023, we surveyed our community members who reported:
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100% of our community members reported being satisfied with the food they receive from us
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89% of our community members reported that they are eating better food
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94% of our community members reported improved intake of healthy food
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Community members reported appreciation for the various forms of exercise presented at our sessions, the fitness accommodations provided, and the sense of community
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We promoted and saw an increase in community members bringing family members along, increasing the number of younger people and men in attendance