Health Equity Network (HEN)

Health Equity Network LogoThis is a group of organizations and community members removing barriers to food, housing, mental health and behavioral wellbeing and respectful care in San Antonio by 2030. These numbers show a crisis in our community. But together, we can make a change.

  • 69% had to choose between food and utilities
  • 67% had to choose between food and transportation
  • 66% had to choose between food and medical care
  • 57% had to choose between food and housing
  • 31% had to choose between food and education

Adapted from Feeding America, 2014

Partners

These groups are working to make sure no one in San Antonio has to make impossible choices just to get by. Right now, too many people have to decide between basic needs like food, housing and medical care.

The Food is Health Campaign brings HEN partners together to improve food security through policy and advocacy. This campaign lifts up community voices and partners' expertise to support the network’s goal: One community. One goal. To remove barriers for all. The partners below are helping create a healthier San Antonio.

Reach out to these partners to get involved!

HEN Partners' Asset Map

Community-Based Organization Partners

Education & Academic Partners

UT Health Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics

For-Profit & Business Partners

Healthcare Partners

Local Government Partners

Non-Profit Partners

This effort is supported by Metro Health's Center for Policy & Health Improvement (CPHI).

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