SJSU/MHT Food Justice Communities on the Move Video Challenge
WINNER: Honorable Mention
This video describes the collaborative effort between San Jose State University (SJSU) and Most Holy Trinity Church (MHT). Learn how Dr. Marjorie Freedman, a professor in the department of Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging at SJSU is working to promote the key messages of Let’s Move! to address the high rates of overweight and obesity in a low-income population comprised primarily of ethnic minorities (Vietnamese, Filipino, Hispanic and Samoan) living in East San Jose.
Freedman joined with parishioners to create the MHT Food Justice Ministry, which is focusing its efforts on key messages of Let’s Move! With respect to promoting healthy eating, teens participate in “Cooking Matters” and “Rethink Your Drink Classes.” Nutrition education materials include weekly bulletin columns in three languages, bilingual books promoting water consumption, and Healthy Fresh Food Access Guides. MHT Food Justice is also working on development and adoption of a healthy food and beverage policy.
MHT Food Justice partners with Second Harvest Food Bank and Catholic Charities to promote CalFresh (SNAP) benefits. Through multi-lingual pulpit announcements and tabling after Mass, hundreds of parishioners have been prescreened for benefits. “Double up buck” programs, enabling participants to use their EBT card at local famers’ markets and the Farmstand at nearby Veggielution Community Farm are encouraged.
Finally, MHT youth enjoy music and dance. The Filipino dance groups, Vietnamese Lion dancers, and the MHT Samoan Youth practice fun ways to “Move” while preserving their cultural identity.
This effort is due to the hard work and enthusiasm of SJSU students, MHT parishioners, and the strong support of collaborative partners (e.g., SCC Public Health Department, Social Services Agency, Three Squares, Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association, First 5 SCC, Second Harvest Food Bank, Catholic Charities, the Jewish Community Relations Council and Veggielution Community Farm.
Support comes from the Centers for Disease Control.
68 comments
Diana Wright • about 10 years ago
Margie...your commitment and effort to make a difference in this world is evidenced in this terrific video. Your team is bringing together important core values (culture, spiritual beliefs, education, fun) for your target population in a way that will make the message be heard. Congratualtions and thank you!
Diana
Marjorie Freedman • about 10 years ago
Thanks Diana. Your support means a lot! Let's see how we can expand this to South County.
Martha Gabaray • about 10 years ago
I have been fortunate enough to be part of some of these programs and view at first hands the changes in families and communities, thank you for all your effort Dr.Freedman, best of luck!
Judi Morrill • about 10 years ago
Great project and great video! Hope you win!
Kim Hibbs • about 10 years ago
Wow, this video turned out to be so awesome! Go Dr. Freedman & NuFS 114!
Nora Boothby • about 10 years ago
What a great project, Margie! I'll keep voting for you!
Binh Nguyen • about 10 years ago
It's a great project
We should start it now
Rat hoan nghenh
Binh
thomas kim • about 10 years ago
I voted. Good luck Dr Freedman!
Dan McClure • about 10 years ago
Awesome work Dr. Freedman!
linda ramos • about 10 years ago
Good luck Dr Freedman! And Mabuhay MHT !!!
Kenny Moeller • about 10 years ago
Margie best of luck! I think this is a very deserving project and I know you've worked so hard on it!
Diane Hayford • about 10 years ago
This is an awesome video and your efforts are incredible! You make me want to run out and eat a salad, then go dancing! Best of luck - we'll vote often~
amy norrish • about 10 years ago
What an awesome video!
Natalie Elefant • about 10 years ago
Margie, your continued work in this area is amazing!! Best of luck in winning.
Natalie
Sumedha Mullick • about 10 years ago
Great Video
Melanie Dunstan • about 10 years ago
This is such a great achievement! Good luck to you all!
Marjorie Freedman • about 10 years ago
Make sure you vote daily! Tell your friends
Marjorie Freedman • about 10 years ago
Make sure you vote daily! Tell your friends
J. Huston • about 10 years ago
This is great Marjorie, congratulations!
Ken Horowitz • about 10 years ago
A great video! Best wishes,Ken
Laura Stec • about 10 years ago
Good job Marjorie and everyone working on this project! Congrats!!!
Gregg Kerlin • about 10 years ago
Marjorie and team... wonderful project. Congrats!
Irene Franklin • about 10 years ago
This is great - I'm happy to support (daily!). Keep up the excellent work!
Ameneh Danai • about 10 years ago
This video is such a great video, thanks Dr. Freedman, I really wants this video to win. I keep voting
Janet Rankin • about 10 years ago
Great job! Thanks for working to have an impact on health for all!