National Health Foundation

National health foundation is an independent public charity dedicated to improving and enhancing the healthcare of the underserved by developing and supporting innovative programs that 1) can be independently viable, 2) provide systemic solutions to gaps in healthcare access and delivery, and 3) have the potential to be replicated nationally.a broad category covering several programs addressing the root causes of health disparities by working hand in hand with communities. The goal is to understand what health issues are pressing on communities and how they can be overcome by putting those ideas into action. Our focus deals with food and housing insecurity, built environment, research and education. Being healthy begins where we live, learn, work and play.

Nutrition education obesity prevention is a partnership with schools and its students to research and identify challenges to accessing and consuming healthy foods and beverages, and obstacles for physical activity in the south los angeles community. Calfresh connection engages underserved communities through outreach and education events and assists with application.