Together we can make a healthier Kitsap
Current Kitsap HEAL Coalition Projects
Healthy Eating Work group
The HEAL Coalition has an ongoing healthy eating work group! The work group has worked on projects such as:
- Piloted the Fresh Food on the Go project aimed at increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables at corner stores. Read more about the Fresh Food on the Go pilot project, the work groups findings, and next steps.
- Working with Kitsap Community Resources Early Learning and Family Services to apply for a WSDA Farm to School grant.
- Create a Kitsap Resources map for use during COVID identifying where to access foods and services.
This work group will continue working on healthy eating initiatives in Kitsap County. If you would like additional information or to join the work group please contact:
PHONE: (360) 228-7308
EMAIL: [email protected]
Early Childhood Resource Guide
The HEAL Early Childhood Learning work group has updated the HEAL Early Childhood Resource Guide for childcare and daycare centers all across Kitsap County. For more information and to download the full guide visit our Resources Page.
Kitsap MOves
The Kitsap Heal Walking Work Group was developed to bring community partners together who have an interest in helping community members in Kitsap County improve their overall health and confidence to get out and walk more by collaborating together to plan, promote and implement a free, community-wide campaign using highly visible, broad-based, multi-component strategies. The campaign is called Kitsap Moves, and kicked off for the month of May 2022. The workgroup has decided to continue this work as an annual campaign. If you have questions or would like to take part in the work group please contact us.
Kitsap County Resource Map
The HEAL Mapping work group has put together a collaborative map to assist the community in accessing resources during COVID. Check out the Kitsap County Resource Map yourself. This map includes bus lines and ferry service to help you navigate to and access resources such as food banks and meal programs, farmers markets, medical/dental resources and more.
Coalition Members HEAL Centered Projects
HEAL Coalition member organizations are working on an array of healthy eating and active living projects and programs. Below you will find a list of current projects related to HEAL in our county.
- Naval Avenue Early Learning Physical Activity Break Challenge.
- Healthy Schools Program at Bremerton School District
- Kitsap Harvest - county wide gleaning program serving low-access sites.
- Support of the SNAP Market Match program at markets- Statewide Fruit & Vegetable Incentive Matching Program (Formerly called Fresh Bucks). Incentive matching program for EBT clients, providing matching funds at Farmers Markets for more fresh fruits and vegetables.
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