Blue Zones Project Riverside

Yesterday, at the County Board of Supervisors meeting, as part of Hunger Action Month, the Riverside Food Access Task Force received a Proclamation for their exceptional work this past year in ensuring the food security of Riverside County’s residents.

This award comes on the heels of a year of dedication, hard work, and collaboration from each of the members of this task force. From pivoting around the loss of federal aid programs, to food skills education, to community gardens, this group has approached the issue of hunger fearlessly and relentlessly.

A special thank you to our partners on this task force, to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino , RUHS Public Health , FIND Regional Food Bank , and all the other Rivco projects who’ve contributed so much to this mission. We at Blue Zones Project Riverside are proud to be a part of keeping Riverside ‘Healthy, not Hungry’

Blue Zones Project Riverside Needs You! Volunteer with us this month 🙂‍↔️

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Blue Zones Project Riverside is honored to announce that our project’s very own executive director, Erin Edwards, will be a guest speaker at this year’s annual HELP Conference!

For those of you who want to be the reason your community gets healthier, sign up for “A Day of Evidence, Conversation, and Action. Exploring how lifestyle medicine and equitable food access can reverse the chronic-disease burden in the communities that carry it most.”

Register at the link on the The Plantrician Project page. We can’t wait to see you there!

The secret to a long life? It might be on your plate 🍽️

Join Chef Johnathon Gonzalez from the Cookie Tin Cafe and nutritionist Nan Simonsen for a Blue Zones-inspired cooking class featuring a real recipe inspired by Nicoya, Costa Rica.

Link in bio to grab your spot!

Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: 6:00–6:45 PM or 7:00–7:45 PM
Location: The Cookie Tin Cafe

🏃‍♀️ Ready. Set. Train! 💙
The 49th Annual Mission Inn Run is coming, and there’s no better time to start building momentum than now!

Join the Blue Zones Project Riverside Mission Inn Run Training Moai for 10 weeks of walking, jogging, running, encouragement, and community at Fairmount Park.

Whether you’re training for race day, getting back into movement, or simply looking for a fun way to stay active, you belong here.

Come meet fellow Riversiders, move at your own pace, and train together for October 18, 2026! 🏃‍♂️👟

You’re not just training for a race, you’re building a community that’s got your back. 💙

👟 All paces welcome. No judgment. Just community.

Let’s move, connect, and make every step count! 🙌

Underage drinking is often seen as “just part of growing up,” but the reality is that it can have lasting impacts on teenagers’ health and future. By learning the facts and challenging common misconceptions, we can create a safer, healthier Riverside for our youth.

The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer are halfway over. Sign up for free tips on how you can make summer safe, fun, and memorable for your kids at the link in bio, or visit www.bluezonesprojectriverside.com/stopunderagedrinking/

🚲 Day 12 of our 12 Days of Summer Giveaway is here! ☀️🎉

Today’s prize: One lucky winner will take home a hybrid bike💙🧡

Whether you’re cruising through your neighborhood, commuting, or exploring Riverside, this bike is the perfect way to add more movement to your day and enjoy the many benefits of an active lifestyle.
And the fun doesn’t stop here! Mark your calendars for CicloRiverside on February 27, 2027, a community celebration where streets transform into spaces for biking, walking, rolling, and connecting with neighbors. This bike could be the perfect way to get ready for the day! 🚴🎉

Enter now for your chance to win!
Here’s how to enter:
💙 Sign the Blue Zones Project Riverside Pledge using the link in our bio.
Once you enter, you’ll automatically be eligible for future giveaway drawings throughout our 12 Days of Summer Well-Being Campaign, in accordance with the Official Rules.
Participants must live or work in the City of Riverside to be eligible.
Winner will be contacted via direct message and/or email.

Official Rules: Link in bio 🔗