Nutrition Equity Opportunity & Physical Activity (NEOP)

Learn about projects that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and nutrition security among low-income San Franciscans. Read about our work changing policies, systems, and the environment (PSE) to prevent chronic disease and address health disparities.

“Young mother, father, and baby” by Image by Lawrence Crayton from Pixabay , CC0

Our Current Projects

winners of the intentional walk program  pictured enjoying their prize tickets to the Giants  baseball game

Intentional Walk

An equity-driven, community-informed walking program that uses a free walking app to promote physical activity among low-income San Franciscans. 

In partnership with:

  • San Francisco Giants
  • California Department of Public Health
  • Local nonprofit organizations, including Code for San Francisco

Read more about Intentional Walk 

photo showing conversion of a cornerstone selling fresh fruits and vegetables

Healthy Retail

Support Healthy Retail SF in creating a healthier retail environment. Working to make it easier to find healthier snacks and beverages in local corner stores.

4 flavored water dispenser with flavors cucumber mint and blueberry orange

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)

Support more opportunities for nutrition education and physical activity in schools. Currently our team is  conducting  the Impact/Outcome Evaluation (IOE) to measure changes in eating and physical activity among youth. 

Read More About Health Education at SFUSD

wellness mural highlighting favorite physical activities of campers

Rec & Park Wellness Policy

Create and roll out wellness guidelines in SF Rec & Park out of school time; afterschool and summer camp programs. Supporting youth health and wellbeing.

The Rec and Park Wellness Policy is based on USDA Smart Snacks 

Read about SF Rec and Park

children in early childcare setting enjoying physical activity with their caregiver

Children's Council

SF NEOP partners with the Children's Council Healthy Apple Program

this partnership works in early childhood organizations to promote:

  • Healthy food and beverages
  • Physical activity
  • Screen time reduction

Contact Us

Location

Location

Department of Public Health

San Francisco Nutrition Equity Opportunity & Physical Activity (SF NEOP)
333 Valencia Street
Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94103

Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

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Program Staff

Program Staff

Christopher Chau, DrPH, MPH, MS, RDN, CPT
Project Director
E-mail: christopher.chau@sfdph.org


Danielle Lundstrom, MPH, RDN
Project Lead
E-mail: danielle.lundstrom@sfdph.org


Luana Mears, RDN
Public Health Nutritionist
E-mail: luana.mears@sfdph.org

 

Rolando (Alex) Rodriguez
Project Assistant
E-mail: rolando.rodriguez@sfdph.org

Rec and Park Wellness Policy Dashboard

In our current Wellness Policy pilot sites, we are working in summer camps and afterschool programs to offer opportunities for physical activity, food detectives activities introducing youth to fruits and vegetables, healthier celebrations, use no non-food rewards.
Current Pilot Sites: 5
Total Reach:
Quotes from staff:

“Cherry Girl” by Jamir Tamboli

About

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.