Addressing Food Insecurity: CLOCC’s Past and Present

…ease the number of healthy foods available and promote the items through in-store marketing materials, food tasting events, and a digital and social media marketing campaign, “Healthy Choices are Just Around the Corner.” In partnership with The Food Trust, we developed the Healthy Corner Store Toolkit for community-based organizations, as a how to guide for Healthy Corner Store Work. (Contact info@clocc.net for details). In addition to leading ini…

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Healthy at Home for CPS: Food Security

…including resources from the Greater Chicago Food Depository and information on city and state emergency food distribution programs specific to students and their families. Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) Resources GCFD Pantry List GCFD Pop-up Pantry List GCFD Student-Specific Resources Northwest Food Partner Network (NFPN) Resources Online Grocery Orders (English and Spanish) Food Delivery (English and Spanish) Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) SNAP f…

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Events Calendar

…Events Calendar Please note that this calendar is only for one-time events promoting childhood obesity prevention: nutrition and health awareness, physical activity promotion, and meetings and conferences. If you have information about an event that you would like to include on our website, please use the form here. No items found…

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Healthy at Home for CPS: Healthy Recipes

…bout CLOCC’s work with CPS, please visit our Schools webpage and feel free to contact us if you have any questions: info@CLOCC.net. In this section, you will find a list of webpages developed by our partners that contain healthy recipes for snacks, drinks, meals, and desserts. Many of the recipes span different cultures and offer tips and tricks for working on a budget and/or with shelf-stable items. USDA “Team Nutrition Recipes” All U…

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Healthy at Home for CPS: Health Education

…resources on Sex Ed and materials supporting LGBTQ+ and Trans and Gender Non-Conforming students. Tools for educators and parents or caregivers are provided.   Sexual and LGBTQ+ Education Resources and Trainings Resources from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Department of Adolescent Medicine  Frontline: Growing Up Trans (Documentary) PBS documentary focused on transgender youth CPS Sex Ed Tools for Schools List…

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Healthy at Home for CPS: Healthy CPS Resources

…bout CLOCC’s work with CPS, please visit our Schools webpage and feel free to contact us if you have any questions: info@CLOCC.net. In this section, you will find a number of links to Healthy CPS guidelines and resources developed by the Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW).   Healthy CPS Preparation Guide Efforts your school and Wellness Team can initiate to support your school’s culture of health and wellness He…

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Healthy at Home for CPS: COVID-19 Resources

…bout CLOCC’s work with CPS, please visit our Schools webpage and feel free to contact us if you have any questions:info@CLOCC.net. In this section, you will find a number of resources related to COVID-19, including city-wide health information, how to locate a testing site, sanitation, hygiene and social distancing guidelines for schools and childcare centers, resources for at-risk groups, and links to other public services specific to the pandemi…

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CLOCC: Meeting Details Page

…day, July 24, 11:00 AM: West Side Walkability Training Hosted by the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) and the Westside Health Authority. This training made possible with the support of Kohl’s Cares®. Contact CLOCC’s Megan Hinchy with questions at mhinchy@luriechildrens.org. Login Information: Friday, July 24, 2020: 11:00 AM – Noon Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3744794100?pwd=N2RxWExOV1h6anhSNDd4TFF…

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Legislative Actions

…ve as the rally point for CLOCC partners and the childhood obesity-prevention community to learn about new and pending legislation with the potential to impact the health and well-being of Illinois’ children. The State of Illinois’ 101st General Assembly will extend to May 31st. Please bookmark and check this page often for advocacy opportunities, and be sure that you are subscribed for CLOCC updates. Updated February 15, 2022 State Le…

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A New Year’s Message from CLOCC’s Executive Director

…rganizations and communities outside of the city limits. We concluded an 18-month project to support networks in Chicago Heights, Cicero, and Maywood to strengthen their efforts to address nutrition and physical activity and we began managing a healthy corner store initiative in suburban Cook County to advance the county’s Healthy Hot Spot campaign. • CLOCC staff continued to support hospitals working toward Baby Friendly Designation, ensuring tha…

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