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HEAL (HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING)
Healthy Eating

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father and young daughter cleaning and preparing fresh vegetables together
aerial shot of tacos, rice, and fresh salad on a table
older woman holding a basket and shopping for produce at a farmers market

Healthy Eating in La Porte County
As part of the HEAL Initiative, the Healthy Eating Council is working to address food access and improve the healthy eating culture in La Porte County. It takes our county as whole – you included! – to make this happen. It is our vision that La Porte County is one of the 10 healthiest communities in Indiana by 2030. Working together is where it all starts.

How will we know what success looks like?
Success can be measured in many ways, but one way to measure the progress of the HEAL Initiative is by keeping track of indicators over time. Indicators tell a story of “how we are doing” in various areas. See below for the indicators we are using to track healthy eating progress in La Porte County!
 

Healthy Eating Primary Indicators

Adults 20+: 

  • Who are obese

  • Who are sedentary

  • With diabetes


Food environment index

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Click on the TEN2030 icon above to visit Ten2030.org, the central hub of information for La Porte County, Indiana, with the most up-to-date data, dashboards, promising practices, and local resource library.

Highlights
 
Food Pantry Discussion














On August 11th, 2022, 15 organizations - including 12 food pantries - gathered for the first Food Pantry Discussion at HFL to review and discuss results from a recent food access survey that was sent to food access organizations in La Porte County. It was an honor to have so many incredible organizations join us and to hear from so many different voices!

The discussion helped us better understand the successes and challenges of food pantry work in La Porte County and the challenges that those who live and work in La Porte County face in accessing food. The in-person meeting provided an opportunity for organizations to share ideas, listen, and strengthen relationships with one another. We are already looking forward to continuing the discussion as we dive deeper into the specific needs within our county and discuss food pantry best practices. 
 

food pantry roundtable view of conference room
HFL food pantry roundtable view from one wall
HEAL Manager Becca Tuholski at the HFL podium in front a screen showing data
map of La Porte County with areas highlighted in green

Click below to find the areas at highest risk for experiencing food insecurity in La Porte County.
 

fresh produce

Have questions? Want to learn more?

Reach out to the HFL team at contact@hflaporte.org. 

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