A program called “Healthier YOU” was introduced by ACTION, starting community workshops, and working with health care professionals to improve the health status of the local community.
Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown has previously declared the city a food desert according to national standards, now a group has declared its intention to combat this problem. ACTION aims to assist in combating regional food insecurities.
On Sunday, January 26, ACTION held an informational meeting to learn about the benefits of eating healthier and how the new program works. The program was held at the B&O station from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. During the event, there was food sampling, line dancing, yoga, health resources, and more.
