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Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress
1020 19th Street NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20036
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2028729801X233
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The Health and Medicine Program of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is currently examining ways to improve nutrition in SNAP (the Food Stamps Program). Through science-based policy analysis and broad stakeholder input, our project aims to highlight best practices and innovative strategies for improving the health of SNAP participants. It will provide a much-needed scientific foundation for deliberation about policy options for this important program. We are interested in... read more >>
Activist networks, Hunger, food security, and food access, Policy advocacy, Urban agriculture and food systems, Youth development and food systems
children, food access, food stamps, nutrition, obesity, SNAP
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YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
475 Lake Michigan Drive NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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616-855-9600
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The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is dedicated to addressing the childhood obesity epidemic and the chronic diseases (such as diabetes) that are a direct result. Improving access to fresh produce and physical activity in vulnerable urban neighborhoods is our focus. The YMCA Veggie Mobile delivers fresh produce at wholesale prices every week to four YMCA Healthy Living Hubs, located in Grand Rapids’ most vulnerable neighborhoods. Healthy Living Hubs provide residents with a place to access to... read more >>
Hunger, food security, and food access, Urban agriculture and food systems, Youth development and food systems
childhood obesity, community gardens, diabetes prevention, healthy food access, nutrition education, obesity, Veggie Mobile, youth development

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