The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) is excited to announce the latest cycle of Healthy Communities Action Teams (HCAT) grants. Over $2 million in funds are being awarded to 22 organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VFHY provides the funding to improve access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity to prevent and reduce childhood obesity. This grant cycle will run through July 1, 2020 until June 30 2023.

RICHMOND – On Wednesday, November 13, more than 500 early care providers and 200 schools, after-school programs, and community centers throughout Virginia will participate in the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth’s annual Rev Your Bev Day by promoting drinking water as a healthy beverage choice.

RICHMOND—As the Commonwealth marks the third annual Feed Virginia Day of Action, Governor Ralph Northam and his administration’s Children’s Cabinet today announced the launch of FeedVA.org, an interactive tool to connect partners, share resources, and accelerate efforts to help end childhood hunger in Virginia and strengthen local food systems.