$10.9M in expenses

Following certification of Fort Worth as a Blue Zones Community in 2018, North Texas Healthy Communities (NTHC) - a well-being outreach arm of Texas Health that implements Blue Zones Project and other best practices - has continued to greatly expand its community health efforts throughout North Texas. Collaborating with schools, faith communities, worksites, and neighborhoods identified by Texas Health's Community Health Needs Assessment, NTHC supports community well-being by fostering equitable and affordable access to healthy foods, promoting mental health, and enhancing literacy success. Major initiatives implemented in 2024 include: Good For You Healthy Hubs, offering fresh produce in schools and community organizations. Double up Food Bucks, which matches SNAP benefits for fresh produce at farmer markets and grocers. Building, refurbishment and curriculum support for School Learning Gardens Sponsorship of Scholastic Book Fairs and literacy support. Mental Health First Aid training Refurbishment of School recess and playground areas, and support for movement and mindfulness activities. Culled Produce recovery and redistribution to farms and communities Support for community centers through programming and access to fresh produce Community Outreach primarily to the homeless in the Dallas area by providing assistance with temporary housing, transportation vouchers, addiction recovery, and health maintenance and screening. Through these various programs, NTHC engaged more than 280 volunteers.