St. Christophers Hospital for Children Foundation

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

May 8, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$1,945,302

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Community oral health initiative provides continuous comprehensive quality oral health care and education to over 3,000 children annually. This service is provided at no cost to the patient.north philadelphia communities have very high rates of childhood obesity and overweight - as high as 70% of children in some areas. Obesity can lead to low attention spans, diabetes, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer. Farm to families is a year-round program which ensures that families are able to purchase weekly fresh boxes of fruits and vegetables at wholesale prices at sites throughout the community. It also provides storage tips, nutrition education and recipes so that families know how to use this produce to prepare healthy meals. A prescription component, fresh rx , helps to reinforce the connections between diet and health. Since the program's inception in 2010, 130 tons (more than 17,000 boxes) of fresh food were purchased and consumed by families.

Activity 3

Partnership portfolio - the programs scfc supports provide children, families, health care professionals and community leaders with the tools, communication and community organizing that produce positive health outcomes for children.

Filer

EIN

23-2274198