The funder's mission focuses on combating obesity and preventable chronic diseases through prevention measures. It emphasizes the necessity of community solutions centered around policy, systems, and environmental changes to foster healthy eating and active living. Acknowledgement of the Social Determinants of Health, the importance of Health Equity, and understanding that equitable treatment alongside addressing factors like education, environment, and access to healthcare are crucial for sustainable health improvements.
The grant program aims to establish a culture of Healthy Eating & Active Living, contributing to significant community changes such as increased adherence to nutrition and physical activity guidelines and reduced weight-related chronic diseases. It identifies four specific priorities for supporting this goal: Enhancing nutritious food and beverage availability, increasing physical activity access, creating healthy environments to facilitate systemic change, and motivating individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices. Through these efforts, the grant seeks to address the broader aspects of public health tied to the Social Determinants of Health and equity, ensuring resources are allocated in a manner that meets the varying needs of the community.