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Building Community Power to Limit Marketing of Sugary Drinks

How WIC Has Changed During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Berkeley Residents Fund Healthy Programs with Soda Tax Revenues

Berkeley’s city council decides how to spend the tax revenue and a local commission comprising residents, community stakeholders and public health experts, makes recommendations to the council. To date, funds have been administered to the Berkeley Unified School District, Healthy Black Families, the YMCA of the East Bay, the Ecology Center, Multicultural Institute, and Berkeley Berkeley Residents Fund Healthy Programs with Soda Tax Revenues

School Meals Are a Lifeline for America’s Kids and Families

Innovative Heroes, Ensuring No Child or Family Goes Hungry During COVID-19

  The USDA’s waivers, which have allowed his district staff to distribute free meals to all families until December 31, 2020, also help. It reduces the stigma that historically has come with needing the school meals programs. Dan hopes that families understand that so many of us simply need a little extra support, particularly right Innovative Heroes, Ensuring No Child or Family Goes Hungry During COVID-19

Policy Changes Can Prevent Kids from Consuming Sugary Drinks

New Data Compares Adult Obesity Rates Across States

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Sugary Drinks Harm Kids’ Health

Seattle’s Sugary Drink Tax Helps Feed Local Families Hit Hardest by COVID-19

WIC: Virtual Services and Partnerships Address Nutrition Needs and More