National Food Day at FIND Food Bank

Join us in Celebrating National Food Day - Monday, October 24, 2011!

FIND Food Bank and HEALNet Project

Invite you to celebrate National Food Day

Monday, October 24^th, 2011

From 12 pm to 3 pm,

at

83-775 Citrus Ave, Indio, California 92201

Come hear from community leaders, health and food experts field talk about “Food!”

Learn about “food insecurity” and the issues of hunger as it relates to the health of our communities. 

Hear how too much or lack of nutritious fresh foods affects the health of the

children at school, families, the elderly and all those affected by obesity or chronic illness. 

Come learn about the “Food” programs, resources, and services available to residents.

Let’s gather and support our efforts to build sustainable healthy eating and active living communities. 

You are part of the solution to make healthy changes happen in our “Food” systems today!

FIND Food Bank will open its home to provide us an opportunity tour their facility.

See how foods are distributed to our regions Food Banks and communities in need.

Learn how to shop wisely on a budget!

There will be “Chef demonstrations” to learn how to cook fresh produce!  

Here is fun opportunity to network with the Healthy Eating Active Living Network Partners!

Join in the Coachella Valley efforts to improve

healthy, fresh, affordable, accessible, and sustainable food systems in our community!

Together we will grow healthy communities to decrease and prevent obesity and other chronic diseases!

Invite others and make this “Your Food Day” Celebration!

RSVP today with HEALNet Project at Diana.deleon@healnetcv.org!

For additional information or directions to FIND Food Bank

call (760) 775-FOOD (3663) or www.findfoodbank.org

Healthy fresh foods and refreshments will be served.

On behalf of HEALNet Partners and FIND Food Bank we look forward to seeing you!

Diana Nancy A. De León, MPH