• Every Polk County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.
    Right now, that future is at risk.

    In Polk County, 1 in 11 middle and high school students vape or use another toxic tobacco product.

  • ABOUT

    Vision & Mission

    We envision a Polk 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 apply to join Tobacco Free Polk, please contact us at info@tobaccofreepolk.com. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about Tobacco Free Polk’s work.

  • Meet Our Partnership!

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    ARIANA RIVERO

    Policy Liaison

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    MONICA LIVINGSTONE

    Community Engagement Liaison

  • INITIATIVES

    Local initiatives supported by Tobacco Free Polk include those intended to:

    • Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices.
    • Ensure K-12 school policies that address tobacco are comprehensive and effective.
    • Encourage multi-unit housing properties to implement policies that protect residents from secondhand smoke.
    • Partner with health systems to improve access to evidence-based cessation services.

  • MEETINGS & EVENTS

    Tobacco Free Polk typically meets every other month. Meetings are open to the public, and guests are welcome! Our upcoming meetings are listed below. Meeting locations vary.

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    Tobacco Free Polk Partnership

    Quarterly Meeting Schedule

    September 15, 2026 | 11a.m. - Noon

    Google Meet joining info:

    Video call link: meet.google.com/jhi-gvon-zcy

    Or dial: (US) +1 216-505-9653 PIN: 362 067 484#

    Tentative Future Meeting Dates:

    • November 17, 2026 Location TBD
    • February 16, 2027 Location TBD
    • May 18, 2027 In-person - The Florida Children's Museum 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd Lakeland, FL 33815

    RSVP: info@tobaccofreepolk.com

  • YOUTH ADVOCACY

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    Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Polk 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 Polk County, contact us at SWATPolkCounty@gmail.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 Polk, please contact us at info@tobaccofreepolk.com

    To learn more about Polk SWAT, please contact us at SWATPolkCounty@gmail.com

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