WHAT: The Independent Health Foundation’s Good for the Neighborhood program returns this fall with community-oriented activities and giveaways. Each location will feature free pumpkins for kids along with horse-drawn carriage rides. Free flu shots will also be available. (An insurance card is not required but if participants have one, they are encouraged to bring it.) The program, known for its commitment to fostering community connections and promoting health, will feature free fresh produce with health screenings and information.

WHEN AND WHERE:

  • Thursday, Oct. 5, 4-5:30 p.m. at West Side Community Center, 161 Vermont St, Buffalo N.Y. 14213
  • Wednesday, Oct. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Westminster Charter School, 24 Westminster St, Buffalo N.Y. 14215
  • Thursday, Oct. 19, 5-6:30 p.m. at Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 9th St. Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14305
  • Wednesday, Oct. 25, 5:30-7 p.m. at Martin Road Elementary, 135 Martin Rd. Lackawanna, N.Y. 14218
  • Thursday, Nov. 2, 5-6:30 p.m., at Akron Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd, Akron, N.Y. 14001
  • Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-noon, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo N.Y. 14215
  • Wednesday, Nov. 15, 4-6 p.m. at Packard Court Community Center, 4200 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14301
  • Saturday, Nov. 18, Noon-2 p.m. at Rural Outreach Center, 730 Olean Rd, East Aurora, N.Y. 14052

VISUALS: There will be horse-drawn carriage rides and a pumpkin giveaway for kids. Attendees will have opportunities to get free health screenings, including blood pressure and cholesterol, and meet with an Independent Health pharmacist to discuss their medications. Free fresh produce is also available along with healthy family-friendly activities and snacks.

WHO: Raby Ba, Good for the Neighborhood Project Specialist Senior, will be available for interviews and can help identify families for interview opportunities.

WHY: Creating healthy communities requires a multi-faceted and intergenerational approach. The Independent Health Foundation is committed to meeting people where they are at, empowering them with resources, and supporting their healthy habits which impact individuals, families, and entire neighborhoods. Good for the Neighborhood is one of the longest running programs at the Independent Health Foundation.