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The Cambridge Food and Fitness Policy Council catalyzes action around policies, systems, and practices that make smart food choices and fitness options available to more people in their daily lives, especially low-income and immigrant residents. The council also serves in an advisory capacity to city departments on matters related to food and fitness policy issues.
Current Projects
The Cambridge Food and Fitness Policy Council is actively working on a number of policy and program initiatives, in collaboration with city departments, community organizations, and municipal campaigns like Cambridge in Motion.
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Food & Fitness for All
We promote practices that increase the availability of culturally appropriate fitness activities and healthy foods for all people in Cambridge.
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Urban Agriculture
We are developing a city policy that would create opportunities for residents and businesses to engage in a variety of urban agriculture practices. |
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Healthy Food in Retail
We support local stores and restaurants in making healthy, affordable food and beverages available to customers. |
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We promote year-round farmers markets and make local foods more affordable to low-income residents through the Cambridge SNAP Match Coalition. |
Who We Are
Facilitated by Cambridge Public Health Department staff, the 18-member council includes representatives from the city’s public health, human services, community development, and school departments; community organizations; and residents.
Publications
 Cambridge Food and Fitness Policy Council Evaluation and Recommendations, 2011-2014: A Report to the City Manager, 2016 (PDF)
 Cultural Considerations in Physical Activity, 2014 (PDF)
 Cultural Considerations in School Food, 2012 (PDF)
View all FFPC publications
Our Funders
The City of Cambridge provides generous in-kind support, encouragement, and the willingness to create a healthy food and fitness environment for all residents.
The Cambridge Food and Fitness Policy Council is funded in part by the Mass in Motion initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Updated January 16, 2016
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