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

Intentional Walk

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

Intentional Walk website

Healthy Retail

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.

Rec & Park Wellness Policy

Rec & Park Wellness Policy

Create and roll out wellness guidelines in Rec & Park afterschool and summer camp programs. Supporting youth health and wellbeing.

Ongoing Activities & Partnerships

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)

Support more opportunities for nutrition education and physical activity in schools. SFUSD conducts the Impact/Outcome Evaluation (IOE) to measure changes in eating and physical activity among youth. 

Children's Council

Children's Council

Partner with early childhood organizations to promote:

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

In collaboration with the Children’s Council Healthy Apple Program.

Nutrition Education

Nutrition Education

Host educational activities to support healthy eating and physical activity. Take part in Rethink Your Drink campaign.

Free Nutrition and Physical Activity Education Materials

Contact Us

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

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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About

This material was funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.