Partner News and Events

The following is the latest news, events and opportunities from the Action for Healthy Kids partner network. If you are a partner and have an item to submit, please complete and submit our Partner News Form.

March 12 Webinar About Healthy School Foods

The National Conference of State Legislatures' Health Program is hosting a free webcast on policy options for healthy school foods on Friday, March 12 (12:00-1:30 pm ET). Space is limited. For more information about speakers and to register, visit the NCSL Web site.

Improve Use of Nutrition Programs with FRAC Guide

Food Research Action Center (FRAC) has released a resource guide to improve state and local use of federal nutrition programs and help states leverage additional federal nutrition dollars. "Smart Choices in Hard Times" outlines strategies for advocates to prioritize suggestions to policymakers, and for officials to make choices to maximize federal nutrition benefits. The guide is available through the FRAC Web site.

Join NOYS and Pledge Not to Text and Drive

National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and Allstate are dedicated to making the roads safe for everyone, but they need your help! For each pledge not to text and drive, Allstate will donate $1 to NOYS to sponsor safe teen driving efforts. Join the Facebook cause in support of NOYS and don't forget to tell your friends and family to also make a pledge.