UC Delivers

UC Delivers is a collection of examples showing how UC ANR is making a difference in California's communities.

UC Delivers is managed by UC ANR Program Planning and Evaluation. For instructions on how to write a UC Delivers Post, click here. For instructions on how to submit a post, you can download this PDF. Please contact Christina Becker at christina.becker@ucop.edu for more information.

CalFresh Healthy Living, UC educators conduct a virtual cooking class with families.

Virtual cooking classes build community and promote health during COVID-19

July 9, 2021

By Rosa Vargas, Miguel Diaz, Shannon Klisch

After participating in UCCE's virtual Family Cook Night series, 60% of parents reported intention to not offer a treat as a reward for eating other foods and 80% would try new strategies for picky eaters, promoting healthy people and communities.

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Image of the YPAR community food mapping and interactive online data search project in 2018.

Partnering to improve food security and generate food sovereignty within Native American communities

June 28, 2021

By Chutima H Ganthavorn

Native American communities have experienced historical trauma that has had devastating effects on health: Over 60 reservations across the United States are considered to be food deserts; Native American households are 400% more likely to experience food insecurity; they also experience 1.

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Youth received a box of hands-on supplies for the activities. This glitter jar teaches how to calm yourself when upset.

UC 4-H increases staff capacity to address youths’ mental well-being, fostering community health and wellness

June 25, 2021

By Marcel Horowitz

Seven out of ten teens are struggling with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, as is demonstrated by a 2020 report from national 4-H. Poor mental health can lead to uncertainty, anxiety and depression.

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A family that attended class is showcasing their prepared Summer Fruit Salad recipe.

Farm worker families improve food resource management and healthy food preparation skills after participating in virtual workshops with CFHL, UCCE Kern and the Kern 4-H program

June 16, 2021

By Beatriz A Rojas

Shafter Healthy Start Family Resource Center (FRC) is part of the Richland School District in Shafter, CA. Shafer is a rural city located 18 miles northwest of Bakersfield.

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Teachers create a word cloud with over 320 responses during virtual training on physical activity strategies during COVID-19 distance learning.

Riverside County school teachers adopt physical activity strategies for virtual classrooms after attending CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE training

June 11, 2021

By Andra Nicoli

Alvord USD teachers implemented virtual physical activity with over 3,100 students in the first 3 months following CFHL, UCCE training during COVID-19 school closures, contributing to improved health for all and UC ANR's public value of developing healthy people and communities.

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