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EVENTS

3.31.12
MAYOR'S DAY OF SERVICE

SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, March 31, volunteers throughout Los Angeles will be working together in support of good food. Please join us! Volunteer opportunities will include planting gardens, harvesting urban crops, mapping neighborhood food establishments, educating the public about healthy food options, and more. Stay tuned...more details will be posted soon.

FOOD NEWS

12.21.11
The Big Apple Takes A Bite Out of Childhood Obesity

http://www.grist.org/food/2011-12-21-the-big-apple-takes-a-bite-out-of-childhood-obesity According to a new report out from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), between 2006 and 2011, the obesity rate among children ages 5-14 in New York City dropped by over 5 percent.

12.28.11
MyPlate "Fruits & Veggies" Video Contest Winners

http://fruitsandveggies.challenge.gov/
Need some inspiration for a healthier new year? Check out the winners of the USDA MyPlate "Fruits & Veggies" video challenge.

DAY TO DAY STEPS

Check out our top 10 tips here!

Get involved with the Good Food movement in your community. Volunteer at an organization that supports good food issues, join (or create) a community garden, join an advocacy campaign, ask neighborhood stores to carry local or sustainable produce, or encourage your favorite restaurant to offer more healthy menu options or source some of its ingredients from local or urban farms.
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