Holyoke Food & Fitness Policy Council is dedicated to bringing together community partners to realize its vision of comprehensive, community-driven change that enhances opportunities for children and families to access healthy foods and physical activity The goal of the Holyoke Food and Fitness Policy Council is to promote community empowerment for social change through influencing program and pol
icy outcomes around health and wellness, food systems and the built environment. The mission of the HFFPC is to create and sustain a more healthy and vibrant Holyoke through the development of programs, policies, community leaders and advocacy. Programs:
BIKE WORKSHOP held twice a week, where youth participate in a build-a-bike program, learning essential skills in bicycle repair and maintenance. For more information contact Liz Budd, Built Environment Coordinator at [email protected]
FEEST (Food Education Empowerment Sustainability Team) is an interactive event that the Holyoke youth host as a way of engaging the community towards policy change. The premise is that food brings people together. Local area youth get produce from local farms and prepare healthy meals with each other while listening to music, laughing and having a good time. For folks who aren’t in the kitchen, there is usually a presentation or educational theme that engages the guests of FEEST.This year FEEST events will be held every third Tuesday of the Month at Kate's Kitchen 51 hamilton St Holyoke MA from 4:00- 7:00 pm. Contact Arielle Aronoff at [email protected] for more information. There are numerous ways to get involved with HFFPC through any of our three target areas. please visit our website for more information on the variety of programs and services we offer.
