October Newsletter

Hey Savannah!

Fall has arrived! With cooler weather comes flu season, so make sure you’re protected by getting your flu vaccine. Find a flu vaccine near you and stay healthy this season.

October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of developing breast cancer? Learn more about the connection between breastfeeding and breast health below.

It’s also Farm-to-School Month! We’re celebrating the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System for its continued efforts to bring fresh, locally grown foods into our schools. Read more about the proclamation recognizing their work.



Last but not least, don’t let your healthy habits “fall” out of order! Join us for Healthy Walks every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. and the third Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. View this month’s Healthy Walk schedule here.

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15

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• Subscribe to our health walk/event calendar

• Take our 2026 Community Survey

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

What's Happening

Georgia One Health Symposium

Our team participated in the Georgia One Health Symposium in Macon, GA!
Food Policy Council Coordinator, Lisa Carr, presented about the council’s priorities and goals to combat food insecurity in Chatham County. Communications Manager, Alyssa Love-Archey, and Physical Activity Strategy Manager, Devin Frails, shared their findings from their recent photovoice project.

Farm-to-School Proclamation

Congratulations to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) on receiving a proclamation recognizing its commitment to Farm-to-School! SCCPSS’s School Nutrition Program has supported Farm-to-School efforts for many years. Through school garden taste tests, students can try fresh produce grown at their schools while learning more about where their food comes from. We are proud to celebrate SCCPSS and its continued efforts to connect students with fresh, locally grown foods.

Protect Yourself Against the Flu

Ready to get your flu shot?

Choose a location, pick a day, and add it to your calendar. Contact the location to

confirm vaccine availability, appointment requirements, and whether low- or no-cost

options are available.Whatever your reason, make a plan.

Visit the MoGro Bus!

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Partner Highlights

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Active People, Healthy Savannah

We have joined other local and national organizations in supporting the Moving Matters Campaign, part of the Active People, Healthy Nation℠ Initiative. Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for you and your family. One way to do that is to get regular physical activity. Start your fitness journey with us on our weekly healthy walks! Check out this month's schedule below.

Sponsor Highlight

Healthy Savannah is grateful to the City of Savannah for supporting our work to address food insecurity in our community. Through the African American Mayors Association, the City of Savannah has allocated funding to Healthy Savannah to support efforts through our Food Policy Council. This investment will help advance community-centered solutions that address barriers to accessing healthy, affordable food and strengthen Savannah’s local food system. We appreciate the City of Savannah’s commitment to supporting efforts that help make healthy food more accessible for Savannah residents.

If you would like to support the work we do with a financial contribution you can do so HERE