Smithfield works hard to make sure every resident has access to fun ways to stay healthy! The city offers many adult and youth sports programs and even offers a youth scholarship to make sure no child is turned away if the can't meet the costs. They also have a joint-use agreement between the Cache County School District and their local community recreation center, making sure youth have access to sports facilities.

To support access to food and good nutrition, Smithfield runs a food pantry out of one of their city buildings and provides cooking, nutrition, and gardening classes at their library and recreation center.

To promote strong social connection and good mental health, Smithfield provides a senior citizen luncheon every week and partnered with Blomquist Hale to offer mental and physical wellness workshops to city employees.

HEALTH STRATEGIES

Active Living

• Establish joint-use agreements for a physical activity facility
• Offer free and low-cost community sports programs for both youth and adults

Access to Healthy Food

• Improve access to emergency food by establishing a food pantry/program or improving an existing one
• Host a community program to promote healthy eating

Mental Health

• Host a reoccurring community event that promotes social connection for a vulnerable demographic
• Implement one new worksite wellness strategy around mental health among city employees