Community Nutrition Staff screen potential clients for FOOD Plus eligibility. Thereafter, clients receive food through the Community Food Bank's FOOD Plus center . Clients include low income pregnant women, new mothers, children 1-6 years old and seniors at least 60 years old. Community Nutrition staff coordinate a public health campaign targeting low-income, minority 4th through 6th graders and their families, with physical activity programs. Community promotions are also conducted.
Information related to tobacco prevention is distributed at events.
Heartlife staff lead a community task force which coordinates cardiovascular disease prevention activities in Pima County. Special supplemental food program for women, infants and children. Community Nutrition staff determine individual nutritional risks, monitor growth, issue food drafts, provide nutrition education through group or individual appointments, and provide referrals to community agencies. Clients include low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to 5 years old who have a health risk.