This year’s focus: Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone

“In recent years, countries in the Western Pacific have experienced rapid economic growth, migration and urbanization. This created opportunities for better lives for many, but left others behind. The COVID-19 pandemic has undercut recent health gains, pushed more people into poverty and food insecurity, and amplified gender, social and health inequities. 

This World Health Day, we’re calling for action to eliminate health inequities, as part of a year-long global campaign to bring people together to build a fairer, healthier world. “

Read more about World Health Day 2021 on World Health Organization’s website.

Fighting Food Insecurity

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a devastating amount food insecurity among many local residents and families. Jenni and Emily Ruth both contributed to Little Free Pantries in Oak Cliff throughout the pandemic. Below is Jenni’s Little Free Pantry, fully stocked with free ingredients and meals!

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Check out this map of Little Free Pantries around the Dallas area and visit littlefreepantry.org for more information.