ABOUT
A nutritious diet promotes health and prevents disease. Evidence suggests that very few Douglas County residents are able to eat an optimal diet. Fewer than 1 in 5 residents regularly consume the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables. For many the reason is affordability and availability.
We’re working to change that through collaboration with local food pantries, grocery stores, restaurants, schools, local food growers and businesses. We want to develop systems that make fresh, healthy food more accessible to families.
Our goal is to ensure residents of Douglas County have quality and consistent access to healthy foods.
The Work Group supports efforts to:
Healthy Food for All is working with multiple community partners, including area food banks and food pantries, to ensure the availability of fresh, healthy foods to those needing emergency food assistance.
As part of its annual celebration, on Friday, November 17, 2023 the LiveWell Douglas County coalition awarded Culture of Health Action Awards to both coalition members and community partners whose efforts have helped improve the health and well-being of Douglas County residents.
LiveWell
2110 Harper Street
Lawrence, KS 66044