FFORC

Food, Fitness, and Opportunity Research Collaborative at @UNC_HPDP. NC #FFORC #SNAP_Ed implementing agency

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Hello! Nice to meet you!

If we haven’t met yet, we’re #FFORC ~ the Food, Fitness, Opportunity Research Collaborative!

👆See link in bio to learn more!

#TogetherWeGrow
#TogetherWeMove
#TogetherWeAddressHunger
#TogetherWeAdvocate
#TogetherWeReimagine

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Just as a reminder…

[USDA Food and Nutrition @USDA_FNA]

Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of justice and equality. As we continue our efforts to end hunger and improve food and nutrition security nationwide, we look towards a future where no one goes hungry. #MLKDay

[USDA Food and Nutrition @USDA_FNA]

SNAP retailers play a vital role in ensuring access to nutritious food for program participants. Whether you’re new to accepting SNAP, getting re-authorized or looking for training, we have the resources you need: https://t.co/3ojHDlQJhI

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Emile Charles, one of our amazing FFORC student interns, was one of four postdoctoral researchers and students from Gillings, just honored with an award for Excellence in Health Equity Research!

Link to announcement: https://t.co/6AqbJhACLL

#TogetherWeReimagine

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Congratulations to our teammate Judit for winning this year's Remarkable Effort for Others Award!

"Judit truly embodies the spirit of this award with her deep commitment to making sure everyone feels supported and valued..."

Read more on our Instagram page! @unc_fforc

#FFORC

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Our FFORC team held our annual holiday party last week, which included playing the FFORC Feud! We love our team!

Pictured: Edith, Ximena, James, Gabby, Judit, Molly, Brett, Kevin, Rev. Kearney, and Aiden!

Not Pictured: Chanta'l, Emile, Max, and Britney

#TogetherWeReimagine

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

New Community Resource!

Our team developed a short nutrition booklet to introduce the importance of nutrition for young adults!

Read and download the free booklet in English here: https://t.co/s20nvyXVkU

*Spanish translation coming soon!

#TogetherWeAddressHunger

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Women on the Move End-of-Year Celebration!

¡Celebración de Fin de Año de Mujeres en Movimiento!

TogetherWeMove

#GetActive
#Fitness
#HealthyLiving
#Wellbeing
#Exercise

[USDA Science @USDAScience]

After taking a Food Sovereignty & Ethnobotany class at @UnitedTribesND, Brittany learned about the traditional healing power of food. She now shares her knowledge of Indigenous eating w/ family. Hear more in this ASCEND for Better Health video⬇️ #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

In the News!

"Hillsborough Town Board Unanimously Supports Fairview Traffic-Calming Proposal"

Read or listen to the interview here: https://t.co/rVnweJdDe4

#TogetherWeAdvocate
#TogetherWeMove

#CommunitiesOnTheMove
#Walkability #SafeStreets

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

“Grassroots Youth Group Takes On Walkability”
~November 22, 2024

Read the blog post here: https://t.co/1otkLZIoL4

Learn more about @americawalks on their website: https://t.co/MwXgtK37JX

#TogetherWeMove
#TogetherWeAdvocate

#Walkability #SafeStreets

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

New Bikes! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Thank you to @recyclerync for tuning up and donating these two bicycles for our transit equity study.

Pictured here from L-R: David Schreiber
from @recyclerync and our FFORC Director, @mollsdemarco!

#TransitEquity
#TogetherWeMove
#TogetherWeReimagine

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

✅ We are beyond excited to share some good news!
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✅ Estamos más que emocionados de compartir buenas noticias!

#TogetherWeMove
#TogetherWeAdvocate

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

¡Hola! ¡Mucho gusto!

Si aún no nos hemos conocido, somos #FFORC ~ ¡la Colaborativa de Investigación en Alimentos, Fitness y Oportunidades!

👆 ¡Mira el enlace en la biografía para saber más!

#TogetherWeAdvocate
#TogetherWeReimagine

[Organizermemes @OrganizerMemes]

I miss brat summer, fascist fall blows

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) End of Season Celebration!

The 2024 inaugural Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) process concluded with a celebratory gathering. We had a chance to discuss the positive impacts their programs are making on their local communities!
#TogetherWeGrow

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Our team is attending the 2024 Triangle Bicycle & Pedestrian Workshop, hosted by Durham County and the City of Durham to learn from others working on transit equity.

Pictured here is Durham County Commissioner, Nida Allam, at the podium welcoming attendees.

#TogetherWeMove

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Dr. Caitlin Caspi presented findings yesterday at #APHA2024 of our 2018-2022 Minneapolis living wage study. We found changes in SNAP use and food insecurity across both sites (Raleigh, NC was the control site), with a context complicated by the onset of the COVID pandemic.

[FFORC @unc_fforc]

Attending the @orangehabitat Weavers Grove Home Dedication, listening to board chair Michael Zuber and new homeowner Jennifer Kushner! We are excited to be partnering with Habitat and new Weavers Grove homeowners on a project to advance transit equity in this community.