A TOBACCO-FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY
In Pasco County, 1 in 5 adults smoke and
1 in 6 youth ages 11-17 vapes or uses another toxic tobacco product.
ABOUT US
Tobacco Free Pasco is a diverse community partnership which fosters collaborative initiatives to develop and promote policies that reduce
the use and effects of tobacco.
Vision & Mission
We envision a Pasco County where all residents have a fair chance at a healthy future—free from nicotine addiction. Our mission is to mobilize the community and advance local policies that will help end nicotine addiction, protect children, and improve public health for generations to come.
Membership
To join the Tobacco Free Pasco partnership, CLICK HERE to complete the membership form. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about Tobacco Free Pasco’s work.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Tobacco Free Pasco meets on a quarterly basis. Meetings are open to the public, and all guests are welcome!
Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Advent Health | WCH MOB 2 Classroom North
Join Virtually: https://meet.google.com/njy-mpaf-wyk
For more information: TobacoFreePasco@gmail.com
MEET OUR PARTNERSHIP
Bonnie Snider
Partnership Chair
Eve Hosley
Partnership Vice Chair
Sheena Thompson
Member/AHEC Representative
Kellie Rodriguez
Member
Kayla Jones-Willis
Policy Liaison
Nichole Kelly
Member/AHEC Representative
Jewel McNaughton
Community Engagement Liaison
INITIATIVES
Local initiatives supported by the Tobacco Free Pasco include those intended to:
Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices.
Ensure K-12 school policies related to tobacco are comprehensive and effective.
Encourage multi-unit housing properties to implement policies that protect residents from secondhand smoke.
YOUTH ADVOCACY
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Pasco County SWAT members build leadership skills and plan activities to help raise awareness and support for policies that benefit the community. To learn more or to attend a SWAT meeting or event in Pasco County, email SWAT@TobaccoFreePasco.com. To learn more about SWAT’s work across the state, visit SWATflorida.com.
QUIT
Are you or someone you care about ready to quit? Support is available!
Talk to a quit coach, find a quit group, or get free nicotine replacement patches or gum. Learn more about these and other FREE resources at Tobacco Free Florida.
CONTACT
To learn more about Tobacco Free Pasco, please email info@tobaccofreepasco.com
CLICK HERE to become a TPF Member