Active Communities (Physical Activity)
Alameda County Nutrition Services Program values and embraces equitable access to nutrition education and physical activity for overall health and obesity prevention.
The Active Communities initiative recognizes the benefit of eating well and physical activity on one’s mental health and wellbeing. Research shows a link between what we eat, movement, and how we feel. This approach allows purposeful action towards a healthy mindset and ultimately healthy living.
Current Programming:
- Oakland Making Moves (OMM), Active Neighborhoods. An Active Transportation Program (ATP) funded by the California Transportation Commission . OMM encourages safe routes to and from affordable housing sites to healthy neighborhood sites. Residents walk and roll regularly attend quarterly outings that include walking and rolling and engage in other physical activity such as chair exercises, Zumba, and one-time Bingocize sessions.
OMM Newsletters:
- Spring 2024 Newsletter
- Summer 2024 Newsletter
- Fall 2024 Newsletters
Past Programming:
- Be Oakland Be Active (BOBA)
- Active Oakland
- Active and Safe Oakland (ASO)
Safe routes to schools programs such as the Oakland School Safety Patrol, Golden Sneaker Contest, Bike and Roll to School Day to elementary, middle and charter schools in Oakland in partnership with the City of Oakland and Oakland Unified School District with Transform 2015 through 2023. View the Safety Patrol yearbook
Support Services:
- Physical activity support (e.g. assistance with starting walking groups, dance classes, etc.)
- Materials with partners sites for events and community health fairs (e.g., jump rope, pedometers, therapy massage balls, yoga balls, stretch bands, hula hoops, etc.)