Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth

Since its founding in 2005, Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth (FLIPANY) has worked to address pressing health issues throughout South Florida with a mission to build health equity through nutrition education, healthy meals, mentored physical activity, and wellness initiatives. FLIPANY aims to solve the social problem of hunger, obesity, poor nutrition, the resulting chronic illnesses and poor quality of life that disproportionately affect low-income communities by disrupting the way health and wellness support is offered to marginalized communities that have been historically ignored. We serve nutritious food, encourage healthy eating and get people to move, but our work is so much more: We “sit at the table” with families and kids, and work tirelessly to inspire them to transform their lives with healthy meals and consistent physical activity. Partners seek our support again and again because of our relentless drive to find out- of-the-box initiatives that will ensure equitable access to healthy living for everyone.

For over 19 years, FLIPANY has been increasing awareness of the importance of health, how to make healthy lifestyle choices, and the critical role nutrition and physical activity play in the development of youth and families. Our efforts to get students and families to eat well, prepare healthy meals, and move often have been recognized and awarded locally and nationally.