We believe that in order for a community to be a place you want to put down roots, it has to be healthy. While we probably don’t need to convince you of how important it is to eat your vegetables, showing you why it’s important for the entire health of the community that your local corner store sells vegetables may take a bit more persuasion.

We’re up for the challenge. Whether you love to garden, need to find affordable health insurance, or just want to exercise, we can connect you to what you’re looking for.

What do we offer?

Covington Farmer’s Market: We have recently taken over operation of the Covington Farmer’s Market which provides access to healthy, locally grown food and products to all residents of Covington. For more information, click here.  To become a vendor, contact Rachel.

Nutrition: We work to provide access to healthy food in all neighborhoods through our Healthy Corner Store Initiative. We also give residents the tools and resources they need to eat healthy at home through our Home Garden program and nutrition-based educational workshops.

Community Gardens: We help residents create community gardens to grow fresh vegetables and fruits. For more information on our Community Gardens, contact Cate Douglas.

Tobacco Free Northern Kentucky: We work with the Health Department and other organizations to end second­hand smoke in workplaces. This group also supports people in our region who want to quit smoking or using tobacco products.

Affordable Health Insurance: During our free tax service, we help people understand and find affordable health insurance.

Physical Activity: We team up with residents, businesses, schools and other groups to get people to be physically active.

Why does it matter?

We think that all communities have the right to be healthy. Unfortunately, many communities don’t have the resources to make healthy choices so we work to break down some of these barriers.

We believe Covington will be a more healthy city if:

• All residents have good medical care
• Healthy foods are accessible and simple to buy
• There are quality streets and sidewalks for people to walk, run and bike
• We have playgrounds and parks that are attractive
• We have programs that support people who want to quit smoking or abusing alcohol and other drugs

What can you do?

• Get involved with a community garden. Contact Cate Douglas to find out which gardens currently have plots available
• Hike in Devou Park or go for a walk on the Licking Greenway
• Frequent any corner store who’s selling fresh fruit and veggies
• Support the Covington Farmer’s Market during the summer months
• Share a healthy recipe with your neighbor