Partnership for a Healthier America

29/01/2026

Over the past decade, PHA has partnered with 60+ food banks to increase the supply of fresh, nutrient dense items through our Healthy Hunger Relief program. This past holiday season, in partnership with , , and we were able to stock the shelves of 14 pantries with fresh produce during a time of heightened need.

As cuts to federal nutrition programs continue to strain food banks and families alike, partnerships like these are more important than ever. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio.

26/01/2026

With support from Novo Nordisk, we’re awarding $100,000 to 7 organizations committed to making Indianapolis a Good Food City. Our goal: to double produce consumption in the city by 2030. Learn how we’re working together to get there: https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/articles/pha-awards-100k-to-7-organizations-committed-to-making-indianapolis-a-good-food-city-2458

13/01/2026

Last week, the USDA released the long-awaited update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a key roadmap for how our nation thinks about nutrition and public health. These guidelines shape everything from school meals to federal nutrition programs, making them especially important for families across the country. Keep reading for our perspective, shared by PHA President and CEO Noreen Springstead, on what this update means and why it matters.

08/01/2026

PHA team members Amy Slechta and Leah Weidner traveled to Wichita last month for a Good Food Cities convening, joining local leaders to explore community-based food initiatives and align on shared priorities to strengthen food access.

Hosted by anchor partner the WSU Community Engagement Institute at Wichita State University, the convening brought together partners across the Wichita food system to advance strategies including universal school meals, SNAP access, support for local agriculture, and coordinated efforts to move this work forward.

06/01/2026

The USDA finally released 2024 food security data. Here’s what we know: 47.9 million people were food insecure in 2024.

While the overall rates remain statistically similar from 2023 to 2024, food insecurity continues to disproportionately impact families with children, single-parent households, Black and Hispanic households, and those living below the poverty line.

Read the full report here:

An estimated 86.3 percent of U.S. households were food secure throughout the entire year in 2024, with access at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members. The remaining households (13.7 percent) were food insecure at least some time during the year. Very low foo...

06/01/2026

It may be a new year, but our mission remains the same. Good Food for all. Happy New Year!

31/12/2025

Today is the last day to give and have your donation matched up to $50,000 by our Board—doubling your impact for families across the country.

Michael Waddle, our SVP of Programs, shares how his work connects across PHA’s programs and reflects on how our approach has evolved. As we celebrate 15 years of PHA, this moment highlights how far our work has come and where your support will help take it next.

Remember, your gift is tax-deductible and helps ensure more people can access good food in their communities. Give before midnight to double your impact: https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/articles/celebrating-15-years-of-impact-2326

31/12/2025

Since day one, PHA and our partners have been on a mission to make good food easier to access. Over the past 15 years, that work has added up from removing 7 trillion excess calories from the food supply to delivering fresh produce to over 215,000 people.

And that’s just part of the story. With just two days left to give and have your gift matched, we hope you take a look at our Annual Impact Report and are inspired to support the next 15 years of PHA’s work: https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/FY25Impact

24/12/2025

As the holiday season brings us together around the table, we’re reflecting on PHA’s signature convenings, the Good Food for All Summit. Our SVP of Strategic Partnerships, Jason Wilson, shares why the Summit is one of the projects he’s most proud of and how it brings together industry leaders across the food access space to learn, connect, and move the work forward.

As we head into the heart of the holidays, we hope you’re finding time to gather with loved ones and share good food together. If you’re feeling inspired, consider supporting our work as we celebrate 15 years of PHA: https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/articles/celebrating-15-years-of-impact-2326

23/12/2025

Growing good food starts with investing in the people who grow it. 🌱

Through our Good Food Cities work in Chicago, PHA is proud to support NeighborSpace and the Chicago Community Growers Program, helping more than 60 local growers expand their sales capacity and strengthen their communities.

Learn how this work is helping shape a healthier, more equitable Chicago in our latest blog: https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/articles/bringing-fresh-produce-to-the-south-side-of-chicago-2392

19/12/2025

Our President and CEO, Noreen Springstead, joined our partners, the American Frozen Food Institute, on Capitol Hill to highlight the power of frozen fruits and vegetables for families balancing time, cost, and access.

She shared insights from our Good Food at Home frozen pilot with AFFI and Instacart, showing how frozen produce can be an affordable, waste-reducing option that helps families keep nutritious food at home and build healthier eating habits over time.

18/12/2025

Trusted partners like PTKO help PHA stay curious, thoughtful, and forward-looking. Their collaboration informs how we approach our work, including initiatives like Good Food Cities, and strengthens our ability to integrate frameworks such as the social determinants of health.

As we celebrate our 15-year anniversary, we’re inviting our community to help fuel what’s next. Through the end of the year, all gifts are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000, doubling your impact. Give here: https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/articles/celebrating-15-years-of-impact-2326