Creating Healthy Communities

Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC), funded by the NYS Department of Health, is a five year grant effort utilizing a coordinated, multi-sector approach to increase demand for and access to healthy, affordable foods and opportunities for daily physical activity to reduce the risk of chronic disease in high-need communities and school districts. CHSC of CCE Niagara works with the Niagara Falls and Lackawanna school districts and communities.

Creating Healthy Communities Initiatives: Year One

• Assessing corner stores for healthy food initiatives in each community
• Working with employers and employees to create healthier work environments
• Establishing a Complete Streets Coalition in each community
• Establishing Veggie Van distribution sites in one or both communities
• Completing a feasibility study for a farmer’s market in Lackawanna

Last updated February 24, 2017