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<br /> <br />January 21, 2025 <br /> <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Chief Communications Officer, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik.Thorson@anokacountymn.gov <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />SHIP Funding Available for Projects That Improve Community Health <br /> Anoka County Public Health is once again offering an opportunity for neighborhoods and <br />community organizations to submit project proposals for Statewide Health Improvement <br />Partnership (SHIP) funding designed to help improve the health of area residents. <br /> The funding, which will be given in the form of SHIP Partner Awards of up to $3,000 per <br />project proposal, is designed to increase sustainable opportunities to improve community health <br />through healthy eating, increased physical activity, and reduced commercial tobacco use. <br />Examples of the types of projects the funding could be used for include expanding access to fresh <br />fruits and vegetables, organizing a bike share program, or offering tobacco-free/vaping-free <br />resources and support. <br />Past projects have been successful at helping to improve health in Anoka County. Last <br />year, a SHIP Community Partner Award was provided to the Church of All Nations to purchase a <br />new refrigerator. This critical addition enhanced the church's efforts to provide fresh, nutritious <br />food to more than 120 community members throughout the year. The new refrigerator enabled <br />the Church of All Nations to store produce for longer periods while maintaining food health and <br />safety standards. This improvement has significantly bolstered their ability to meet the growing <br />needs of the community. A dedicated team of community members collaborates to make this <br />initiative successful, from picking up food donations and packing the fridge to publicizing the <br />availability of fresh produce and composting any unused items that are no longer viable. This <br />teamwork exemplifies the community's commitment to reducing food waste and increasing access <br />to fresh, healthy foods for all. <br />-more- <br />Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible <br /> <br />rd <br />Government Center 2100 3 Avenue, Suite 700 Anoka, MN 55303-5024 www.anokacountymn.gov <br />Office: 763-324-4700 Fax: 763-324-5490 <br /> <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br /> <br />