The Eastside Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Zone is currently recruiting high school students 15 – 18 years of age to become a member of the HEAL Zone Youth Council. Members of the youth council will assist their local community in decreasing calorie consumption, increase healthy food and beverage consumption, and increase physical activity through developing and conducting workshops and demonstrations. The youth council meets monthly to discuss issues and coordinate activities at the César Chávez Community Center located at 2060 University Avenue.
The Eastside HEAL Zone consists of a network of community partners collaborating to expand healthy eating and active living opportunities to Eastside residents. Through the development of a Community Action Plan (CAP), the HEAL Zone works alongside Eastside residents to highlight the benefits of healthy food choices and physical activity. In an effort to accomplish the objective, the youth council will have an opportunity to contribute to social media, hone leadership skills and network with other youth within California at the statewide Youth Advocate Network for Sustainable Communities in Sacramento. All active members of the Eastside Youth Council receive volunteer hours for assisting in program events and meetings.