Michael C. Gieck,
5 a Day Power Play!
Campaign Project Coordinator
E-mail:
mgieck@ucsd.edu
Phone:
619.681.0659
Fax: 619.681.0666
Larissa Johnson,
Community Youth Organization Specialist
E-mail:
lrjohnso@ucsd.edu
Phone:
619.681.0676
Fax: 619.681.0666
Address:
UCSD Community Pediatrics
4305 University Ave.
Suite 590
San Diego, CA 92105 |
The San Diego Regional 5 a Day Campaign is compiling a growing list of local businesses that support nutrition and physical activity education in San Diego's schools and youth programs. We hope that these resources will help you develop fun and educational
activities!
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School & Youth Programs
Knowing that your time and resources are limited, we've done the legwork to help you find needed materials. Use
the Template Donation Letter to request donations! Please contact the community partners listed below to see if resources are available for your 5 a Day activities, such as:
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Fruit and vegetable donations
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Reduced-cost sports equipment
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Gardening supplies, seeds, or soil
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Guest speakers on nutrition,
gardening, or physical activity |
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Restaurant or supermarket tours focusing on nutrition
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Business
& Community Partners
It's so easy
to join the 5 a Day Community Resource List!
Simply download the Listing Form, or click
here to learn more about the Community Resource List. There is no cost or obligation to join the List - just sign on to increase your support of our schools and youth programs while publicizing your services!
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Current Partners
(alphabetically)
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Armstrong Garden Centers
Contact:
John or Kirk
Address: 1350 West Morena Blvd., San Diego, CA
Phone: 619.276.9970
Available: Garden Supplies
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Boys and Girls Club of Greater
San Diego
Website:
www.sdyouth.org
Available: Sports, fitness and
recreation
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Calico Ranch and Spencer Valley Cidery
Contact: Conrad Young
Address: 4200 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036
Phone: 858.586.0392
Fax: 858.586.0522
Available: Fresh Apples and Pears
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California Federation of
Certified Farmers Markets
Website:
www.cafarmersmarkets.com
Available: Farmers market school
tours
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City Heights Wellness Center
Address: 4440 Wightman St., Ste.
200, San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: 619.321.2922
Website:
www.dole5aday.org
Available: Offers various classes
from breastfeeding to exercise for
free! Classes and programs for all
ages.
Stop by and pick up their monthly
calendar of events!
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The City of San Diego
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
Website:
www.sandiego.gov/fireandems/safety/kidshealth.shtml
Available: Health and Safety tips
for kids that include exercise, bike
safety, walking safety, calling
9-1-1 and seatbelt safety.
Department personnel spend hundreds
of hours each year going to schools,
community groups and special events
to promote fire and life safety.
For presentation information visit:
www.sandiego.gov/fireandems/safety/present.shtml
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Dole 5 a Day
Website:
www.dole5aday.com
Available: Curriculum, worksheets,
Web-based activities
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Fitness Lifestyles
Contact:
Antonio Garcia
Phone: 619.228.4390
E-mail:
fitnesslifestyles@hotmail.com
Available: Free fitness classes (including boot camp and cardio dance) with a minimum of 10 participants.
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Garden in Every School
Contact: Deborah Tamannaie
Phone: 916.323.2473
E-mail:
dtamanna@cde.ca.gov
Website:
www.sd5aday.org/newlookrsrclist.htm
Available: Compost
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Little Creek Acres Farm
Contact: Brenda Roberts
Address: 13802 Little Creek Ln.,
Valley Center, CA 92082
Phone: 760.749.9634
E-mail:
info@livinginharmony.org
Website:
www.livinginharmony.org
Available: "Fun on the Farm" field
trips encompassing math, science,
and health education standards
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National 5 a Day Campaign
Website:
www.5aday.org
Available: Curriculum, worksheets
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Olympic Training Center
Contact: Perny
Address: 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula
Vista, CA 91915
Phone: 619.656.1500
Fax: 619.482.6200
Available: Guest Speakers (after
summer 2004 Olympic games), field
trips
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Operation Fit Kids
Website:
www.acefitness.org/ofk/programming.aspx
Available: Free Youth Fitness
Curriculum for Educators for 3rd,
4th, and 5th graders integrating
health and fitness into classroom
learning
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San Diego Park and Recreation
Website:
www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr.shtml
Available: Locations of recreation
centers near your area, public
swimming pools, and information
about adult and youth programs
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San Diego Police Department
Website:
www.sandiego.gov/safetysam/index.shtml
Available: Safety lessons on
pedestrian safety, bicycle safety,
seat belt safety, stranger danger,
and 9-1-1. Includes quizzes to
test your knowledge!
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Seabreeze Organic Farm
Contact: Stephenie Caughlin
Address: 3909 Arroyo Sorrento Rd.,
San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: 858.481.0209
Fax: 858.481.4914
E-mail:
info@seabreezed.com
Website:
www.seabreezed.com
Available: Guest speakers, classes,
workshops
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Team Nutrition
Website:
www.fns.usda.gov/tn/
Available: Posters, brochures
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Tierra Miguel Farm
Contact: Charlene
Address: 14910 Pauma Valley Dr.,
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Phone: 760.742.4213
Fax: 619.482.6200
E-mail:
education@tierramiguel.org
Available:
Farmer for a Day field trips
($5-12.50 per child), class
speakers, retreat site, information
on sustainable agriculture
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Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Stamp Program,
an equal opportunity provider and employer through the
California Nutrition Network. For more information about
the California Food Stamp Program, please call 1-800-952-5253.
The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people
with low income. It can help you buy nutritious food for a
better diet. To find out more, contact your local food
stamp office.
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