Partnership for a Healthier America

10/21/2026

We're proud to see SOIL featured in The Daily Mississippian! We wrapped up our first stop at the The University of Mississippi - Ole Miss with a powerful panel of farmers, artists, and community leaders working to reframe the Delta's narrative.

Dive into the full story:https://thedmonline.com/soil-photography-exhibition-celebrates-black-farmers-southern-heritage-generational-land-ownership/

10/21/2026

When one grower succeeds, the whole community thrives! Meet GROW changemaker, James Brewer. With support from PHA, he was able to purchase a pea sheller and cleaner to help local farmers significantly scale the production of purple hull peas, a specialty crop of the region 🫛

10/20/2026

We’re so excited to welcome our new Development Coordinator Annie Parayadipura! She’s an administrative guru with a deep passion for our mission and a contagious can-do attitude.

Fun fact about Annie: she speaks 4 languages!

10/20/2026

When one grower succeeds, the whole community thrives! Meet GROW changemaker James Brewer.

With support from PHA, he was able to purchase a pea sheller and cleaner to help local farmers significantly scale the production of purple hull peas, a speciality crop of the region 🫛

10/12/2026

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the original stewards of the soil.

From corn, beans, and squash to cacao, potatoes, and peppers...so much of the world's most delicious food exists thanks to Indigenous agricultural innovation and wisdom. 🌽🫑🥔

Today and every day, we celebrate their enduring legacy, culture, and flavors.

10/05/2026

From a small plot of land to community impact! 🌱 See how PHA’s GROW grant helped Leonette Henderson expand her farm to grow and share fresh food with her neighbors.

Watch the full video now!

09/29/2026

Our Senior Director of Impact and Evaluation, Margaret Read, served as an advisor on a new report: "Triple Bottom Line: Retail Perspectives on Nutritious Food Donations." Led by Center for Science in the Public Interest, More Than Food, and Dr. Roni Neff and Bianca Eagan from John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, this research explores the drivers, operational realities, and relationships shaping healthy food donations in the retail sector.

The findings highlight how strong partnerships and local waste policies can successfully advance both business sustainability and community health. Read the full report for practical insights on increasing nutritious food donations across the charitable food system:

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09/28/2026

At , the Good Food Coalition came together at Regen House for a working conversation on making nutritious food the obvious choice for families.

Convened in collaboration with WK Kellogg Co., the session "Solving Hunger with Health at the Center: Making the Nutritious Choice the Obvious One" brought retailers, brands, and funders together to explore how we can scale nutritious choices and strengthen the business case for good food.

Our president and CEO, Noreen Springstead, led the conversation featuring Sarah Ludmer, Chief Wellbeing and Sustainable Business Officer at W.K. Kellogg, and Paloma Lopez, Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at Bel Brands USA Foodservice, who shared insights on market-scale solutions, “buy better, give better,” and what it takes to turn nutritious choices into lasting marketplace change.

The discussion also highlighted findings from the Good Food Coalition’s recent Back-to-School campaign, demonstrating the potential of aligning commercial reach with community impact to drive greater access to nutritious food.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to move the conversation and good food forward.

09/17/2026

PHA is honored to support SOIL, a powerful photography exhibition by self-taught visual artist Justin Hardiman.

Now on view at the Gammill Gallery at the University of Mississippi, SOIL delves into the narratives of the Mississippi Delta, paying homage to the resilience, strength, and enduring spirit of Black farmers who have shaped the region's agricultural landscape.

It is incredibly important to uplift art that tells these authentic stories. As Justin notes, "These images are the love letters I could never express in words," created to preserve the narratives of his community from within.

This respect for the land and its stewards is at the very heart of our work in the Mississippi Delta. Through our GROW initiative, we are committed to supporting the small growers who are the backbone of their communities, ensuring they have the resources to provide good food to local families.

If you are in the area, we invite you to experience SOIL, on view through October 8th. The exhibition is free and open to the public, concluding with a closing reception and panel on Thursday, October 8th at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit will also be traveling to Jackson State University, Delta State University, and more over the next 5 months.

09/15/2026

Good food isn’t just fuel; it’s medicine. 🥗❤️ On National Food is Medicine Day, we are proud to highlight our mission to ensure every family has access to the good food they need to thrive. When we improve food access, we take a massive step toward managing and preventing health conditions, making the world a healthier place for every family!