Healthy Yolo brings together community members, non-profits, government agencies, and healthcare to collectively build a Yolo County where everyone has what they need to thrive. Healthy Yolo is coordinated (backboned) by staff from the Public Health Branch of Yolo County HHSA.

Healthy Yolo partners include:

Healthy Yolo Partners

    Healthy Yolo achievements:
    • Three Community Health Assessments (CHAs) and two Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs)
    • A resident Community Advisory Board for CHIP development that included eight residents from throughout the County.
    • A countywide farmworker assessment

    Healthy Yolo meetings:

    Free Gardening and Nutrition Class: Healthy Recipes Showcase and Taste Testing!

     Register by July 30th to David Linebarger via email at: david.linebarger@yolocounty.org or via phone at: 530-666-8429. 

     July marks the height of fresh, seasonal produce in Yolo County and we are celebrating by offering a free community healthy recipes showcase. This event will include simple cooking demos, taste tests, and recipe ideas using fresh garden produce to help you creatively transform your garden bounty into easy and healthy meals and snacks. We will feature recipes from our CalFresh Healthy Living program and Eatfresh.org, a free online nutrition and recipe resource.  See flyer attached for more details. No experience is necessary to attend and please spread the word to family and friends!

    This event aims to: 

     Provide a sample of healthy snacks and dishes made with fresh garden produce
     Teach participants to make healthy snacks and dishes that are quick and easy
     Increase participant knowledge and appreciation for seasonal produce local to Yolo County
     Feature recipes from CalFresh Healthy Living and Leah’s Pantry
     Answer questions about anything gardening and nutrition related

    Please bring water and sun protection, as the class is outside in the garden; in the event of extreme heat the class will be moved inside! 

    Class taught by: Anel Moreno,Health Educator and David Linebarger, Health Educator & Garden Manager

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