Center for Healthy Communities

💚We're still feeling overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of our wonderful community at last month's 'Cheers to Three Years" event held for our 530 Food Rescue Coalition! Read more about the night's highlights today on our blog: chcchicostate.org/530-food-rescu…

Meet Izick, our Summer Intern! Izick hopes to pursue a career in education. This summer, he’s supporting our CalFresh Healthy Living (SNAP-Ed) AAA team. We can’t wait to see what he learns as he explores education from a new perspective! #WelcomeToTheTeam 🤍❤️

Most kids who get CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal are automatically enrolled to receive SUN Bucks in 2025. Verify the address on file to make sure you receive your SUN Bucks. Learn more: cdss.ca.gov/SUNBucks.

We had a blast at last Friday's 530 Food Rescue Coalition "Cheers to 3 Years" event! Thanks so much to all who could attend. For those that couldn't check out some more pics here:flic.kr/s/aHBqjCj6N6

It’s Eat Your Veggies Day — time to unleash your inner hero! Grab your greens, crunch those carrots, and power up with veggie superpowers! 🥕🫛 Because every bite brings you closer to superhero strength.

Crunchy, colorful, and straight from your local farmers. Carrots like these are just one of the many fresh finds waiting for you! 🥕 Head to the Chico Farmers’ Market and find our table. We're there to help you with CalFresh Food (SNAP) and Market Match. #FruitsAndVeggiesMonth

CAFB staff joined 70+ Californians @ #HungerPC25 to raise our voices against hunger. We brought the largest delegation: ~30 advocates met w/ @SenAlexPadilla's staff, + visits to @SenAdamSchiff's office & other key convos. This is what fighting for a #HungerFree CA looks like! 💪

May is CalFresh Awareness Month! CalFresh Food benefits help stretch grocery budgets for those who qualify. If you or someone you know is in need and may qualify for CalFresh Food, we are here to help. ➡️Call (530) 345-9749 ➡️Or Email CalFreshHelp530@gmail.com

Congratulations to the winners of our CalFresh Outreach Week Spring Showcase! Read more about the showcase, winners and honorable mentions today on our blog: chcchicostate.org/calfresh-outre…

Read more from Climate Corps Fellow and 530 Food Rescue Coalition team member Brook Bereznak as she reflects on her experience joining their dedicated network to fight food waste in Butte County, today on the blog: chcchicostate.org/fighting-food-…

For Week of the Young Child, and we’d like to introduce our Harvest Heroes – important characters from our Harvest of the Month (HOTM) program, which helps make fruits and veggies fun and inviting for kids! 🍎🥦 These four are part of a team of fruit and veggie heroes.

We had the awesome opportunity to team up with Colusa Unified School District this past summer to bring garden education lessons to K–3 students as part of their summer school enrichment program! #WeekOfTheYoungChild

It’s Week of the Young Child a time to celebrate the early years and the incredible work happening across our communities to support young learners and their families. Stay tuned as we share how programs are making a difference, from the classroom to the kitchen table.

Check out our 2023-24 Impact Report for CHC! Including PreK Harvest of the Month—where little learners explore fruits and veggies through hands-on lessons, taste tests, and garden adventures. 🚜🍓 Read more or download a copy of the report here: chcchicostate.org/annual-impact-…

We had an amazing time at last week's Aging and Disability Showcase in Chico! This annual event helps connect the community with local resources for older adults and people with disabilities of all ages.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our 23-24 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the hard work, achievements and partnerships that made this last year possible! 📖 Read the full report below by visiting here to download a copy: chcchicostate.org/annual-impact-…

It’s often said that when people unite around a common goal, they can create meaningful change. Two teams at @ChicoState have proven this by joining forces to support Native communities.  Read more on the blog: chcchicostate.org/office-of-trib…

#ChicoStateGivingDay is right around the corner. Today, Amie Riesen from our CHC team shares why she gives to the Student Excellence Award. Join us March 5th or make an early donation at: givingday.csuchico.edu/campaigns/cent…

#ChicoStateGivingDay is almost here! Will you be joining us on March 5 to support the CHC Student Excellence Award? Make an early donation at givingday.csuchico.edu/campaigns/cent….

February brings the spring semester edition of CalFresh Outreach (CFO) Week to campuses across the State of California! Learn more about the work of CHC's own Chico State CFO Campus Team, who help students to apply for CalFresh Food benefits. Learn more: chcchicostate.org/meet-chcs-calf…