WHAT: The Health Education Council (HEC), Instacart, and Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) are launching the Good Food for All initiative in the Sacramento region to combat food insecurity. The program will provide 375 local families with $80 per month in Instacart Health Fresh Funds for 8 months, allowing them to purchase fresh, canned, or frozen fruits and vegetables through Instacart. This partnership aims to reduce financial barriers to healthy eating and promote long-term wellness in underserved communities. We also invite the media to enjoy our one-of-a-kind stationary smoothie bike, which lets riders pedal while blending a smoothie made with fresh fruits and vegetables.
WHO:
Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen
Debra Oto-Kent, Founder and Executive Director, Health Education Council (HEC)
Casey Aden-Wansbury, Vice President, Global Public Policy at Instacart
Jason Wison, SVP of Strategic Partnerships, Partnership for a Healthier America
Community partners and public agency leadership
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WHERE:
Health Education Council 7617 Alma Vista Way Sacramento, CA 95831
Media may park in the lot accessible via Pocket Road. The media check-in station will be located across from the main entrance, which can be accessed through the parking lot.
WHY:
This media-only event will recognize the official launch of Good Food for All in Sacramento and highlight the power of cross-sector partnerships to drive nutrition equity. Speakers will discuss the program’s anticipated impact, share stories from participating families, and explore long-term strategies for creating healthy, food-secure communities. Sacramento County experiences food insecurity challenges at higher rates than the national rate, with nearly 30% of residents at risk of hunger. Good Food for All is an initiative that can help remove the financial barriers associated with accessing healthy food.
About Health Education Council
The Health Education Council is dedicated to improving health outcomes in underserved neighborhoods by empowering the people in them to create the solutions they need most. Founded in 1991, HEC has worked throughout the greater Sacramento region for more than 30 years.
About Instacart
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 1,800 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from nearly 100,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of people to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for approximately 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders on their own flexible schedule.
About Partnership for a Healthier America
At Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), we believe in good food for all. We work with community organizations, corporations, foundations and governments to advance equitable access to nutritious food for all in America to lead healthy lives.
Learn more about our work at ahealthieramerica.org.
Media RSVP & ContactÂ
Ruben Moody
Health Education CouncilÂ
rmoody@healthedcouncil.org
