Healthy Champaign County

Healthy Champaign County Meetings are usually on the 1st Wednesday of the month Noon-1pm. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information! All are welcome!

Healthy Champaign County is comprised of individuals, community organizations, and university departments working to promote healthy eating and active living in our community. Healthy Champaign County, is a collection of individuals, community organizations and university departments from Champaign County who work together to increase active living, access to healthy food, shared family meals, and

safe routes to school and work in our communities. HCC Mission:
To provide opportunities for sustainable changes in promoting healthy eating and active living in Champaign County. HCC (formerly C-U Fit Families) was formed by Illinois Public Media (WILL radio.tv.online), the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, and the University of Illinois Family Resiliency Center in July, 2008.

If you're looking for a new way to enjoy the outdoors this summer, check out the Born Learning Trails and discover some ...
06/18/2026

If you're looking for a new way to enjoy the outdoors this summer, check out the Born Learning Trails and discover some of our local parks along the way. Programs like this make it easy for families to spend quality time together while exploring all that Champaign County has to offer!

Looking for a fun, free activity for your family this summer? Visit our Born Learning Trails across Champaign County and turn a simple walk into an exciting learning adventure!

This family-friendly outdoor trail features colorful, interactive signs in English and Spanish that encourage children and families to learn through play. Along the way, families can enjoy simple activities that build language, literacy, and social-emotional skills while staying active outdoors.

Learn more and find a Born Learning Trail near you: readtalkplay.org/week-8

Everyday I learn a new facet of the struggles that can face folks experiencing food insecurity. The storms this month h...
06/17/2026

Everyday I learn a new facet of the struggles that can face folks experiencing food insecurity. The storms this month have opened my eyes to a new resource. Maybe new to you - feel free to share widely!

Food bought with SNAP, State Food, or Summer EBT benefits may be replaced if destroyed in a disaster. A disaster is a fire, flood, tornado, or other devastating event beyond ones control.

09/25/2024 MR #24.20

Looking for a fun way to spend time outdoors with your family? Join Sola Gratia Farm's Community Classroom Playdates for...
06/16/2026

Looking for a fun way to spend time outdoors with your family? Join Sola Gratia Farm's Community Classroom Playdates for free hands-on activities, garden exploration, and outdoor fun. We hope to see you there!

Fresh food, local vendors, and a chance to connect with your community all in one place! The Champaign Farmers Market is...
06/16/2026

Fresh food, local vendors, and a chance to connect with your community all in one place! The Champaign Farmers Market is open today from 3-6 PM with a variety of farm-fresh products and locally-made items. Shopping local supports area farmers and helps build a healthier Champaign county!

Great idea Champaign Park District - can we do this at other parks?
06/16/2026

Great idea Champaign Park District - can we do this at other parks?

☀️ Check out our new sunscreen station at the John St. Pickleball Complex, sponsored by the Cancer Center at Illinois!

06/11/2026

So many friends doing the hard work, having fun and making a difference. Bravo Sola Gratia Farm, Give Back Garden, and HeartStrong Food Pantry!

Affordable housing is one way we can change the lives of our neighbors struggling to secure their next meal - we know th...
06/11/2026

Affordable housing is one way we can change the lives of our neighbors struggling to secure their next meal - we know there is a relationship between housing and food security. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County for making a difference. Join them on Saturday to learn how you can help.

Ready to break barriers and build hope? Women Build empowers women to take action against poverty housing—yet only 15% of construction site workers are women. Let’s change that together!

Join us for Wall Raising Day on June 13th, 8am–3pm, as we kick off the build for Jovanie and her family’s new home. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or a first-timer, your hands and heart can make a difference.

Let’s raise walls, lift each other up, and show the power of women united! Sign up now and be part of something extraordinary:
https://habitatchampaign.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/892e0704-2f97-4818-b950-c8ccca25cd25

Thanks to the Housing Authority of Champaign County, Illinois for the reminder and the resource.
06/11/2026

Thanks to the Housing Authority of Champaign County, Illinois for the reminder and the resource.

As temperatures rise, knowing where to stay cool is important. 🌞❄️

A list of cooling centers and shelters throughout Champaign-Urbana is available for anyone needing relief from the heat. Locations include libraries, community centers, malls, park district facilities, and other public spaces with air conditioning available during operating hours.

Please share this information with friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who may need a safe place to cool down during hot weather.

06/09/2026

‘We will survive, but we’re not going to thrive.’

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