In this episode, Phillip Clark, CEO of Just Say Something, interviews Sally Wills. Sally is
a key figure at Livewell Greenville, where she plays a critical role in advancing public
health initiatives.
With a focus on building equitable access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities, she works diligently to set policies and coordinate efforts among local officials and partners. She is an advocate for addressing and mitigating health inequities, having significant involvement with various coalitions such as the
Food Security Coalition, Active Living Coalition, and the Health Equity Coalition.
Sally shares with Phillip her expertise on fostering healthier communities through
collaboration and policy change. Sally discusses Livewell Greenville's mission to create
equitable access to healthy foods and physical activity, illustrating the tangible impact of
their initiatives on the community. She tells Phillip, "It's one thing to have something to
eat, but it's another level to really look at the quality of the food that we have access to."
Livewell Greenville's multifaceted approach includes their Food Security Coalition,
Active Living Coalition, and Health Equity Coalition, each targeting specific barriers and
promoting systemic change.
Sally provides an in-depth look at how Livewell Greenville addresses food security,
particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, by setting up a formula bank and improving
referral systems with local healthcare providers. As she explains to Phillip, "Our best
work is done through that collective impact. It's that whole model of we don't make the
things you use every day, we make them better.”
Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of health equity and language justice, advocating for better access for non-English speakers and people with disabilities.
Key Takeaways:
-Livewell Greenville Mission: A coalition focused on equitable access to healthy
foods and physical activity across Greenville County.
-Food Security Initiatives: Efforts to provide better nutrition through
partnerships, including setting up a formula bank and improving referral systems.
-Health Equity Focus: Addressing systematic health disparities through
language justice and accessibility initiatives.
-CDC Funding: Livewell Greenville's recent grant to advance projects targeting
food security, physical activity, tobacco prevention, and adult vaccinations.
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