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Executive Director Arnell Hinkle Named Fulbright Specialist in Public/Global Health


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January 28, 2017

Happy Year of the Rooster 2017

To start off the lunar new year, we want to take the time to thank you for your support of CANFIT. Your donations, calls, advice, referrals, and social media shares have kept us going during this past “Re-Calibration” year, and will be the things that keep us sane during the coming year. See below for summaries of CANFIT’s work last year, and plans for the coming year....


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CANFIT Celebrates 16th Anniversary!

CANFIT celebrates 16 years on July 26th, 2009

CANFIT was founded in 1993 as the result of a class action suit involving a food company that was charged with fradulent, misleading and deceptive advertising in marketing sugary cereals to children. The California Supreme Court ruled that the case had just cause for action.

The case was settled out of court with the condition that an organization be established to look at the nutritional needs of low income, minority adolescents in California. This was the catalyst that led to the creation of CANFIT. Today, CANFIT is composed of ethnically diverse professionals with expertise in food systems, nutrition, physical activity, and community and youth engagement. Learn more about CANFIT

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CANFIT Celebrates 16th Anniversary!

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July 22 - July 26, 2009

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Berkeley, CA

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All Events

December 23, 2020
CANFIT Donations
How to send your support to CANFIT
February 5, 2016
We’re making progress
Helping communities now to build a strong future: CANFIT provides local leaders, community members, and teens with strategies for changing policies and turning their neighborhoods into healthy places.
December 16, 2014
CANFIT’s Appeal
Tick. Tock. Youth don’t stop, just because the bell rings. The school day ends but not the need for healthy food and physical activity environments!
August 28, 2013
CANFIT 20th Anniversary Assessment
Share your #CANFIT20 story of improving food & fitness environments in our assessment survey. 1st 20 respondants will be entered into a prize raffle!
December 10 - December 23, 2012
MO Project 12 Days Facebook Photo Contest!

12 Days, 12 Pictures of how you are making a difference to improve the health of your school or neighborhood. Click for MO' info!
October 15, 2012
YPAR Youth Forum with I-SEEED, Los Angeles, CA - Sept 28-29
Encouraging youth to assess and transform their communities so that they can stay and thrive in them!
September 7, 2012
Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Forum in Stockton, CA - Sept 7-8
Encouraging youth to assess and transform their communities so that they can stay and thrive in them.
August 29, 2012
FREE WEBINAR “Youth Engagement - Getting Beyond Tokenism”
CANFIT's Arnell Hinkle will share experiences and lessons on how to work with young folks more efficiently and effectively.
August 9, 2012
Youth Leaders Share Strategies to Strengthen Communities at National Food & Fitness Youth Gathering
CANFIT hosts youth gathering in Boston for W.K. Kellogg Foundation Food & Fitness Initiative
May 20, 2012
MO Youth e-Advocates Project @ YANSC Conference in Sacramento
MO Youth e-Advocates hit the Capitol to train youth on social media
February 7 - May 19, 2012
Stop the Summer Nutrition Gap!
FREE Webinar Series on Summer Food!
January 13, 2012
CANFIT Youth/Adult eAdvocacy Training a Success!
CANFIT supporting Eastern Coachella Valley Building Healthy Communities Initiative
December 13 - January 2, 2012
FREE Webinar - Providing Meals in Afterschool Programs
Learn how your afterschool program can provide federally reimbursed meals in addition to snacks
November 2, 2011
CANFIT’s Zero Carbon Footprint GALA - November 31, 2011
Support the work of CANFIT in Improving the Health of Today's Youth!
October 31, 2011
MO Project Youth Video Contest Extended to Wed. November 9th!
Tell us Your MO' Story or What You're Doing to Improve the Health of Your Community
September 2, 2011
Labor Day Weekend
August 22, 2011
CANFIT’s Arnell Hinkle Speaking at Slow Food Conference on Sept 24th!
Childhood Obesity Bay Area: Boots on the Ground
August 12, 2011
International Youth Day
August 8 - September 16, 2011
CANFIT aids NJSACC in After School Meal Program Summit
The Network for NJ's Afterschool Communities hosting AS Meal Program Summit on Sept 16th
March 31 - April 30, 2011
Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day the month of April!
Honor our farmworkers who are growing the delicious foods that end up on our plates!
March 28 - March 31, 2011
Attention Students! Need a Scholarship?
Apply for our CANFIT Scholarship Today!
September 14 - September 20, 2010
Mexican Independence Day
16 de Septiembre: Celebrate the Bicentennial of Mexico's Independence Day!
August 25 - August 30, 2010
Oakland’s Eat Real Fest
Check out Oakland's Eat Real Fest in Jack London Square August 27-28-29.
August 8, 2010
Senate Votes to Increase Child Nutrition Funds
Aug 5 - Junk Foods Out, Healthier Food In: Child Nutrition Reauthorization Passes in Senate
July 24 - July 31, 2010
CANFIT Turns 17
July 26: CANFIT celebrates 17 years of improving food and fitness environments for adolescents in low income communities and communities of color.
July 21 - July 24, 2010
Healthy Pinoys 2010
July 23, 2010: Lloyd Nadal, CANFIT Program Director, presents at the FANHS Conference in Seattle.
July 17 - July 20, 2010
Recipes For Success
July 19: CANFIT's signature workshop at Centers for New Horizons in Chicago, IL.
June 11 - June 30, 2010
Child Nutrition Bill Released
June 10 - House Committee Introduces Child Nutrition Bill. Get the key components that improve health after school.
June 10 - June 12, 2010
Power Up with Physical Activity and Healthy Eating!
Register for Friday's Call on Nutrition Education for Summer Meal Programs!
May 18 - July 14, 2010
The Role of Healthy Snacks
CANFIT's Recommendations to Improve Snacks in Federal Child Nutrition Programs
April 30 - May 17, 2010
Youth Take Action
Statewide CA Convergence Conference featured youth making a powerful difference to improve childhood obesity.
March 28 - April 21, 2010
CA Youth Convergence
April 19: Youth Take Action - MO PROJECT Awards at CA Convergence in Sacramento.
March 1 - March 31, 2010
National Nutrition Month
March 2010: Get resources to encourage healthy eating and physical activity for young people in your community.
February 19 - February 28, 2010
City Heights Youth Summit
February 27, 2010: CANFIT partners with Building Healthy Communities to facilitate a Youth Kick-Off Summit in City Heights, San Diego.
January 27 - February 12, 2010
MO PROJECT Contest Deadline Extended to February 12, 2010
Submit your entry to moproject.com for your chance to win!
January 19 - January 22, 2010
8th MO Project Youth Event in Long Beach, CA
January 23, 2010: Youth Shaping their Future for Healthier Communities
January 3 - January 4, 2010
7th MO Project Youth Event in Ceres, CA
January 9, 2010: A One Day Media Training Event for CA Youth Ages 13 - 18.
November 22 - December 9, 2009
6th MO Project Youth Convening in Bakersfield, CA
One - Day Media Training Event for California Youth Ages 13-18 December 5, 2009
October 26 - November 30, 2009
5th MO Project Youth Convening in Richmond, CA
One-Day Media Training Event for California Youth ages 13 - 18 November 7, 2009
October 6 - October 31, 2009
A Solution to the Health Debate
Where you can help create the leaders of tomorrow.
October 1 - October 13, 2009
Native American Day & Indigenous People Day
October 12, 2009
September 16 - September 18, 2009
CCROPP Regional Task Force Meeting
Ruth Manzano and Esmeralda Martin participate in CCROPP Meeting in Modesto, CA
September 16 - September 15, 2009
Money-Saving Movement: Physical Activity
Program Director Lloyd Nadal and Program Coordinator Esmeralda Martin present at the Network for a Healthy California Santa Rosa PA Forum
September 14 - October 7, 2009
Hispanic Heritage Month
Begins September 15!
September 13 - September 16, 2009
Mexico Independence Day
Celebrate September 16th!
September 1 - September 10, 2009
32nd Annual National Food Policy Conference
CANFIT Executive Director Arnell Hinkle attending the National Food Policy Conference in Washington D.C. September 8-9
August 13 - August 16, 2009
MO Project Youth Convening in Santa Ana, CA
MO Project Youth Convening in Santa Ana Saturday, August 15th!
August 10 - August 13, 2009
2009 OUSD After School Programs Institute August 12th
CANFIT Program Director Lloyd Nadal and Intern Siamac Ehsan discuss new CDE After School PA Guidelines
July 27 - July 29, 2009
CDC Conference on Obesity Prevention and Control: Weight of the Nation
Centers for Disease Control's Inaugural Conference on Obesity Prevention and Control in DC - July 27-29
July 25 - July 29, 2009
Youth Planning & Policy Retreat in Boston - July 26-29
CANFIT Executive Director Arnell Hinkle and Program Director Lloyd Nadal present at the Food & Fitness Youth Planning & Policy Retreat in Boston
July 23 - July 25, 2009
USC NAI Training July 24-25
Lloyd Nadal and Siamac Ehsan present the After School Guidelines Feasibility Training to USC NAI Staff
July 22 - July 26, 2009
CANFIT Celebrates 16th Anniversary!
Founded on July 26th, 1993
July 20 - July 17, 2009
Community Engagement and Leadership Development Training
Ruth Manzano and Esmeralda Martin present an advocacy training to Santa Ana community residents on Nov 18-19
July 14 - July 17, 2009
Youth Planning & Policy Retreat in Seattle - July 14-17
CANFIT Program Director Lloyd Nadal presents at the Food & Fitness Youth Planning & Policy Retreat in Seattle, WA
July 10 - July 12, 2009
After School Guidelines Feasibility Training
CANFIT Program Director Lloyd Nadal and Intern Siamac Ehsan in LA for After School Guidelines Training
July 1 - July 31, 2009
National Park and Recreation Month
June 27 - June 30, 2009
CANFIT 2009 Scholarship Winners Announced
June 26 - June 27, 2009
CCROPP Regional Task Force Meeting
Ruth Manzano and Esmeralda Martin participate in CCROPP Meeting in Bakersfield, CA
June 22 - June 25, 2009
Accessing Summer Food and After School Snack Resources
Get Summer Food for Youth Now!
June 15 - June 20, 2009
Juneteenth
Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day) commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas.
June 12, 2009
Philippine Independence Day - June 12th
Phillippine Independence Day
June 8 - June 12, 2009
CANFIT hosts youth participants at 5th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference
Creating Healthier Places for All Children - June 9-12, 2009
May 25 - May 29, 2009
Want to be a CANFIT Summer Intern?
Summer Internships Available now! Deadline is May 27th!
May 19 - May 20, 2009
Sports4Kids Play On Conference - May 19-20
Lloyd Nadal and OUSD's Alicia Rozum speak on behalf of HEAC about New Physical Activity Guidelines!
May 1, 2009
MO Project Contest Deadline Ends Today! Go to moproject.com now!
Get your Submissions in to win a Wii or Ipod Touch!
April 26, 2009
SYBOP Conference - April 26-28
Lloyd Nadal speaks to youth at SYBOP Conference to address Physical Activity Guidelines for After School
April 21, 2009
CPEHN Training - Unlocking the Playground: Achieving Equity In Physical Activity Spaces
April 21, 2009
Food and Society Conference 2009 - April 21-23 in San Jose, CA
Food & Society Fellow & CANFIT ED Arnell Hinkle attending the 2009 Food and Society Conference in San Jose, CA
April 16, 2009
NYC Youth Forum & Expo: Opportunities for Food, Farming & Active Living - Thurs, April 16, 2009
CANFIT Program Director Lloyd Nadal invited to speak and facilitate a workshop session at the NYC Youth Forum and Expo on April 16th.
April 1, 2009
Food Systems and Public Health Conference - April1-3, 2009
CANFIT Executive Director Arnell Hinkle invited to attend Food Systems and Public Health Conference in Virginia April 1-3
March 28, 2009
3rd MO Project Youth Convening in Kettleman City
MO Project Youth Convening in Kettleman City on Saturday, March 28th!
March 21, 2009
2nd MO Project Youth Convening in Chula Vista
MO Project Youth Convening in Chula Vista on Saturday, March 21st!
March 14, 2009
1st MO Project Youth Convening in Merced
CANFIT partners with Livingston Medical Group to host 1st MO Project Youth Event in Merced!