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Action for Healthy Kids

Our mission is to foster learning environments that support optimal child health and well-being.

08/17/2026

On National Nonprofit Day, we’re celebrating what’s possible when purpose is matched with action.

Action for Healthy Kids works alongside school districts to build healthier environments where students are ready to learn, grow and thrive.

But lasting change takes more than good ideas. It takes organizations willing to invest in the next generation's health and well-being.

For companies and funders looking to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to take action with us.

Learn more about partnering with Action for Healthy Kids: https://actionforhealthykids.org/partner-with-us/

08/15/2026

Backpacks packed. Routines reset. Healthy habits ready to go. 🎒

This National Back-to-School Prep Day, we’re thinking beyond school supplies. Preparing for a healthy school year means helping kids start each day ready to learn, move, connect and thrive.

A little preparation now can set the stage for a healthier, stronger school year.

08/13/2026

Funding is only the beginning. Implementation is what determines success.

Through our work on the USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, Action for Healthy Kids has seen firsthand what is possible when rural school communities receive funding paired with practical support, training, and opportunities to learn from one another.

That combination helps local leaders turn resources into meaningful, sustainable change.

It's a lesson that extends beyond school nutrition.

As states advance Rural Health Transformation strategies, investing in local capacity strengthens the systems that support healthier children and communities for the long term.

Action for Healthy Kids helps states translate strategy into sustainable implementation by partnering with school districts statewide to strengthen nutrition, physical activity, and whole child health.

School health is essential to successful Rural Health Transformation.

Learn how Action for Healthy Kids can help states put that strategy into practice. 🔗 in first comment

08/05/2026

🎉 Registration is open!

Join district leaders from across the country November 4–6 in Memphis, TN for the 2026 National School District Wellness Coalition Convening.

Discover practical strategies, fresh ideas, and real-world solutions that support student wellness and the whole child. Connect with peers, learn from innovative districts, and leave with actionable ideas you can bring back to your school community.

🎟️ Register by September 14 to take advantage of early bird pricing.

🔗 Registration link in the comments

See you in Memphis, where the country's best ideas take the stage.

08/04/2026

Schools play an essential role in rural health, yet they are often overlooked in Rural Health Transformation conversations.

Schools are the only institution that reaches nearly every child every day, making them a powerful platform for prevention and early intervention.

In rural communities, that reach extends far beyond the classroom. Schools connect children and families to resources, reinforce healthy habits, and help build stronger, healthier communities.

When school health is part of Rural Health Transformation strategies, states have an opportunity to create lasting impact that extends well beyond the classroom.

Action for Healthy Kids partners with states and districts to integrate school health into Rural Health Transformation efforts, helping turn strategy into healthier outcomes for students, families, and communities.

Ready to strengthen your Rural Health Transformation strategy? Reach out to learn how we can help.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3TAPfZG

07/30/2026

📣 Call for Proposals is Now Open!

This November, the country's best ideas take the stage in Memphis, TN. Yours could be one of them!

We're looking for engaging, interactive sessions for the 2026 National School District Wellness Coalition Convening that showcase innovative ideas, practical strategies, and real-world lessons that support student wellness and whole-child health.

Whether you've launched a new initiative, strengthened partnerships, or found creative ways to make wellness work in your district, we'd love to hear your story.

📅 Submit your proposal by August 31

🔗 Proposal link in the comments

07/29/2026

What does student wellness look like when resources are limited, and leaders wear multiple hats?

Our latest webinar brought together two rural superintendents to share practical strategies that any school leader can use to advance wellness in their district.

One message came through loud and clear: schools can't do it alone. Lasting student wellness is built through strong community partnerships and by embedding wellness into district policies, keeping it a priority even when budgets are tight.

Watch the recording to hear real-world examples of how district leaders are:

✅ Building a culture of wellness with limited staff and resources

✅ Leveraging community partnerships to expand support for students and families

✅ Embedding wellness into strategic plans and policies for long-term sustainability

✅ Connecting whole child health to academic success

🔗 Link in the first comment.

07/28/2026

Some lessons are better learned with an apron on.

Whether they're preparing healthy meals, exploring new foods, or building lifelong nutrition skills, hands-on learning helps healthy habits stick.

Made possible through support from Pharmavite, the maker of Nature Made, this grant is designed to support exactly this kind of hands-on learning.

💜 Up to seven $5,000 district grants are available.

📅 Apply by July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Eligibility: School districts in Columbus, OH; Los Angeles, CA; and Opelika, AL.
Applications are required; funding is not guaranteed.

Applicants must be members of the District Impact Network. If your district isn't eligible for this funding opportunity, join the District Impact Network to connect with peers and access future grants, tools, and implementation resources.

Apply now: link in first comment

Made

07/23/2026

Healthy eating isn't just about what's on a student's lunch tray—it's about giving young people the knowledge and confidence to make healthy choices for life.

Made possible through support from Pharmavite, the maker of Nature Made, this grant helps school districts create engaging nutrition education experiences that support healthier students and stronger school communities.

💜 Up to seven $5,000 district grants are now available.

📅 Apply by July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Eligibility: School districts in Columbus, OH; Los Angeles, CA; and Opelika, AL.

Applications are required; funding is not guaranteed.

Applicants must be members of the District Impact Network. If your district isn't eligible for this funding opportunity, join the District Impact Network to access year-round resources, peer learning, and future funding opportunities that support student health and wellness.

Join for free: https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/district-impact-network/

Nature Made

07/22/2026

Tomorrow's the day!

Join Dr. Kiel Illg and Lisa Yates as they share how rural school districts are advancing student wellness through strong leadership, community partnerships, and innovative solutions.

Leave with new ideas, fresh perspectives, and examples you can adapt in your own district and community.

📅 Tomorrow, July 23
🕛 12–1 PM ET

🔗 Register now: Link in first comment

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600 W Van Buren Street, Ste 720
Chicago, IL
60607

Telephone

(800) 416-5136

Website

http://www.ActionforHealthyKids.org/

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