Don't miss the latest from H2HC: So far in 2024, H2HC has been fortunate to work with a growing cohort of colleagues and thought partners seeking long-term solutions advancing food, nutrition, and health equity. H2HC Leadership Council members each recently released important annual reports, the H2HC Prizes for Innovation evaluation process is underway, and new H2HC website features have been created to further highlight and amplify innovative models nationwide. Read our July 2024 newsletter to learn more, and subscribe to stay up to date on H2HC news. https://lnkd.in/gbqwvfnY
Hunger to Health Collaboratory (H2HC)
Non-profit Organizations
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The Hunger to Health Collaboratory (H2HC) catalyzes integrated solutions to food, nutrition, and health inequities.
About us
The Hunger to Health Collaboratory (H2HC) catalyzes integrated solutions to food, nutrition, and health inequities by engaging cross-sector leaders, uplifting innovative models, and educating stakeholders, all through a focus on the social drivers of health. To learn more about H2HC, visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter, H2HC Connections: h2hcollaboratory.org/get-involved/signup-for-our-emails
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https://www.h2hcollaboratory.org
External link for Hunger to Health Collaboratory (H2HC)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Convene, Support, Collaborate, Social Drivers of Health, Educate, Nutrition, Health Equity, and Food Security
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Primary
70 S Bay Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02118, US
Employees at Hunger to Health Collaboratory (H2HC)
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New research from Tufts Food is Medicine Institute shows that while overall diet quality among U.S. adults has improved modestly in the last 20 years, deep disparities in diet and health based upon race, age, gender, income-level, and education-level remain a central issue. The research demonstrates that while healthier diets are taking hold among many Americans, more must be done to address the social drivers of health and advance food, nutrition, and health equity in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/gvjtASyA
Tufts Food Is Medicine Institute: American Diets Have a Long Way to Go to Achieve Health Equity - Hunger to Health Collaboratory
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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), an H2HC Leadership Council member, has released their 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report. As a leader in the beverage industry, KDP strives to create a positive impact for its consumers, employees, everyone with whom they do business, and most importantly the communities served and the environment as a whole. KDP has furthered their health and well-being goals through their partnership with H2HC. Together, H2HC and KDP have collaborated to catalyze and accelerate integrated solutions advancing food, nutrition, and health equity. https://lnkd.in/eaMvbEKh
Keurig Dr Pepper 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report - Hunger to Health Collaboratory
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The Greater Boston Food Bank, an H2HC Leadership Council member, recently joined a diverse group of stakeholders across Massachusetts to launch the Make Hunger History Coalition. The ambitious statewide initiative was created in response to the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health with the goal of making Massachusetts the first state in the nation to end hunger and guarantee nutritious food access for all residents. The coalition brings together partners committed to advocating for and implementing policy solutions that address the root causes of hunger. At H2HC applauds GBFB and fellow Coalition members for their dedication to driving positive change and their pivotal role in creating a more equitable food system. https://lnkd.in/ePCHvbsp
Make Hunger History Coalition
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Boston is fortunate to have Boston Medical Center (BMC) advancing nutrition and health equity through initiatives like their rooftop farms, as well as forward-thinking companies like Stop & Shop (an H2HC Leadership Council Member) to generously support these innovative efforts.
Today we opened our second rooftop farm, Newmarket Farm, at 960 Massachusetts Ave., expanding access to fresh foods in the community and adding green space to our campus. Crops cultivated in the 4,915-square-foot grow space will be distributed to local non-profits and community centers, addressing food insecurity and increasing access to essential fresh food. The farm was made possible through generous support from City of Boston, Stop & Shop, and Citizens. “Our rooftop farms increase green space in our community, reduce the hospital’s carbon footprint, and strengthen at-risk local food systems. We are proud to expand fresh food availability in the local community while adding more pathways to support critical clinical programs, like the Preventive Food Pantry, in our hospital,” - David Maffeo, Senior Director of Support Services at BMC Building on the success of our first farm at 750 Albany St., which opened in 2017, Newmarket Farm triples the total grow space and quadruples the amount of produce expected to grow. Learn more about how sustainability is essential to our mission ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XledMc
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Last call for nominations for the 2024 H2HC Prizes for Innovation. The Prizes identify and highlight innovative food and nutrition work that offers promising, upstream models and replicable, scalable solutions that significantly advance health equity in communities throughout the U.S. The two winning organizations will be announced at the H2HC Fall Summit on November 21 in Boston, and each will receive $100,000 to uplift their work. Nominations must be submitted by THIS FRIDAY, June 14, at 5:00 PM (EDT). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eknNa8zM
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The Greater Boston Food Bank, an H2HC Leadership Council member, recently released their fourth annual report on food equity and access in Massachusetts. The statewide survey found that more than 1 in 3 adults in the Commonwealth, or 1.9 million adults, were food insecure in 2023, a slight increase from 2022. The survey centers lived experiences with food insecurity and proposes community-based solutions to tackling hunger. Individuals surveyed reported that high inflation and rising food costs were the primary barriers to adequate food access. https://lnkd.in/gPpNxeMK
Food Equity and Access in Massachusetts: Voices and Solutions from Lived Experience
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H2HC 2023 Prize for Innovation winner DC Central Kitchen reached a significant milestone in May when they served their 50 millionth meal to the DC community. For 35 years, DC Central Kitchen has used an upstream, root cause approach to tackling food, nutrition, and health inequities. As Mike Curtin, Jr., CEO, explains, “We’re never going to feed our way out of hunger... food, when used as a tool to create pathways to opportunity and living wage jobs, not only strengthens bodies, but it empowers minds and builds communities. Behind every one of the 50 million meals we have served is a training and career opportunity that empowered someone to change their life while nourishing our city.” (https://lnkd.in/gXJkbVzE) Congratulations to our DCCK friends Mike Curtin, Jr., Beverley Wheeler, Ed.D., Jasent Brown, Alexander Moore https://lnkd.in/gGzaFtcV
DC Central Kitchen celebrates serving it's 50 millionth meal on Good Morning Washington.
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Research has shown that Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs can have a myriad of positive outcomes for working-class families, including improved food and housing security, greater economic stability, and improvements in mental health due to reduced financial stress. H2HC's Fall 2023 Summit included a panel on exploring the role of basic income in advancing health equity. The panel, featuring content experts (Marybeth Mattingly, Megan Curran) and leaders piloting GBI programs locally (Geeta Pradhan, Marybeth Campbell), highlighted the significant impact these programs can have on health and wellbeing. Read about the GBI panel in the 2023 Fall Summit report (bit.ly/H2HCReport2023) and learn more about how local communities are benefiting from these innovative pilot programs in the Boston Globe Media piece below: https://lnkd.in/e2Sswyvm
$500 per month in Cambridge — no strings attached. Guaranteed basic income helps working-class families, a study shows. - The Boston Globe
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Throughout the school year, nearly 30 million children benefit from free or reduced school meals, but when summertime comes, far fewer options for nutritious foods are available. In response to these food and nutrition inequities, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced the launch of a suite of summer nutrition programs that are expected to benefit 21 million children and their families, and will include grocery benefits, free meals, and food delivery options. USDA research shows that these types of summer food programs can reduce child hunger by as much as 33%. H2HC applauds the Administration for these much needed advancements to further our national health and wellbeing.
Starting this summer, families have more ways to get kids the nutrition they need. SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids offer new grocery benefits for eligible kids, free meals and snacks in neighborhood locations, and flexible to-go or delivery options for families in some rural areas. Discover more and see how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/ePX2_h4Z #SUNPrograms #SummerNutrition