LiveWell Greenville teams up with Greenville County Schools to coordinate Backpack Food Program Efforts

In Greenville County and it is now estimated that food insecurity affects almost one in five children. Local backpack food programs are one way to provide needed food to children who would otherwise not have adequate access to food during the weekends or school breaks. A backpack food program requires the cooperation and support of the entire community.

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A New Strategic Direction for 2021 and Beyond

Between 2019-2020, we engaged 20 influential leaders, representing efforts across the many social determinants of health, to explore a broader, bolder strategic plan in collaboration with Tufts University and Boston College. This process explored the systems in place that impact childhood obesity; considered evidence-based interventions and prioritized the opportunities for change to create a strategic plan for the next 3-5 years.

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LiveWell Greenville’s Food Security Coalition distributes CARES Act mini-grants to food providers

To be eligible for these mini-grants emergency food providers (e.g. food pantries, faith organizations, childcare programs, soup kitchens) must complete an online pre-approval application by 11:59pm December 4, 2020

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A Conversation on Faith and Race Relations

Join us August 29 10AM-12PM on Zoom as we continue the conversation that began in May on race relations and health inequities that have been magnified during the pandemic. The Race Relations Subcommittee will facilitate conversation to: Discuss the relationship between racial inequities and health inequities. Share resources and opportunities as suggested by many LiveWell pastors. Identify the role of the church in this discussion.

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Hop into Park Hop 2020!

The summer-long scavenger hunt is back for its eight annual year and is a fun way to keep your family excited about staying active throughout the summer. Park Hop creates a great opportunity to explore the 15+ different parks in the Greenville/Spartanburg area with clues to solve a question at each park. Clues are now available in Spanish as well!

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LiveWell At Work Virtual Forum: Getting Back to Business & Making it Work

Join us on June 18, 11am-12pm for a free virtual forum on returning to work with Dr. Christopher Lombardozzi, CMO of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Dr. Lombardozzi will share resources and advice to Upstate businesses and organizations on resuming business amid COVID-19 concerns.

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