About COPA

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​The Imperial County Community Obesity Prevention Alliance (COPA) was first formed in
January 2009 in response to the Imperial County Public Health Department's First Five: Healthy Children, Healthy Lives Program. The alliance was one of four strategies that focused on reducing the prevalence of obesity among children 0-5 years old,
their caregivers/families in
Imperial County.

In 2018, COPA officially changed its name from Childhood Obesity Prevention Alliance to 
Community Obesity Prevention Alliance. 

In 2019, the Imperial County Public Health Department's First Five: Healthy Children, Healthy Lives Program stepped down as the lead for COPA and the alliance then transferred over to
CalFresh Healthy Living Program and the County Nutrition Action Partnership (CNAP). 
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COPA is comprised of 3 workgroups led by community members:
Physical Activity,
​Nutrition/Healthy Eating,
& Food Security.
To learn more, please visit
​COPA Workgroups.

Mission​

​COPA's mission is to improve the health of Imperial County residents through physical activity, nutrition education, and food security.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be committed to the health and wellness of Imperial County.

Goals & Objectives

Increase engagement in affordable, safe opportunities for physical activities
Increase consumption of affordable, accessible and nutritious foods and beverages
Increase and maximize food security recovery systems