“A partnership aimed at building and strengthening the Rainier Valley by increasing the health of its residents through culturally relevant promotion of physical activity and nutrition.”

The Healthy and Active Rainier Valley Coalition is a group of agencies and individuals that have come together in the Rainier Valley area of Seattle, Washington, to promote physical activity and nutrition.  The Coalition meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rainier Community Center, Community Center Information. Address: 4600 38th Ave. S, 98118. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings.

Download a 1-page overview of the Healthy & Active Rainier Valley Coalition

For more information, contact

• Diana Vinh: Diana.Vinh@kingcounty.gov or
• Ruth Egger: eggerr@u.washington.edu
• List of HARVC members (PDF)

Shop Around

"Shop Around" brochure (PDF) Learn how to shop for healthy and thrifty foods for you and your family. Watch video about Shop Around by the Seattle Channel.

Students in a community kitchen.

Program description:  A community kitchen is a group of individuals who meet regularly to cook healthy, nutritious meals.  Everyone participates in preparing the meals.  Community kitchens feed the soul as well as the body; they are a place to connect with other community members, learn new skills and have some great food.

Contact person: Diana Vergis Vinh, diana.vinh@kingcounty.gov, 206-263-8263

Resources

The Vancouver Community Kitchen web site has excellent materials to download.

Community kitchens are a great way to connect with your neighbors and have a supply of home cooked meals ready for your family in minutes. For more information on the kitchens HARVC is running please contact Diana Vergis Vinh, diana.vinh@kingcounty.gov, 206-263-8263. » Community Kitchen brochure PDF)

Healthy Restaurant Initiative

Program description:  This program is working with sixteen restaurants to come up with a healthy adult and a healthy children's menu option.  Participation is voluntary.

Contact person: Diana Vergis Vinh, diana.vinh@kingcounty.gov, 206-263-8263

Download a brochure showing participating restaurants in southeast Seattle offering at least one healthy menu option. Brochure includes a map to each establishment with bike friendly roads.

Table tents (PDF)

Evaluation form

Presentation: Healthy Restaurant Initiative

Latino Health Outreach