

Every Baker County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.
Right now, that future is at risk. In Baker County, about 1 in 8 adults smokes, and about 1 in 4 youth uses nicotine vapes.
ABOUT
Vision & Mission
The mission of the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Baker County is to mobilize community partners to establish long-lasting systems and policy changes that promote tobacco-free social norms to prevent usage of tobacco products by youth/young adults, encourage and support tobacco cessation, eliminate health hazards of secondhand smoke and decrease the number of deaths due to tobacco and nicotine products.
Membership
To apply to join the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Baker County, please contact us at info@tobaccofreebaker.com. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Baker County’s work.
TOBACCO FREE BAKER PARTNERSHIP MEETINGS
Tobacco Free Baker is an action-oriented partnership that generally meets every other month on the second Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Membership is open to any Baker County citizen or organization that supports the goals of this partnership. To be included on the mailing list, please contact us!
2026/2027 Meeting Dates:
All meetings will be held in the Keller Learning Center Multipurpose Room except if otherwise listed:
September 8, 2026
November 10, 2026
February 9, 2027
May 11, 2027
INITIATIVES
Local initiatives supported by the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Baker County include those intended to:
- Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices. Learn more here.
- Ensure K-12 school policies related to tobacco are comprehensive and effective. Learn more here.
- Protect residents and visitors from exposure to secondhand smoke & vapor in our public parks.
YOUTH ADVOCACY

Baker County currently has 3 SWAT clubs. The clubs are located at Baker County Middle School, Baker County High School, and a community club.
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Baker 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 Baker County, contact Jacqueline Rush at jacqueline@civcom.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.
LOCAL EVENTS
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Tobacco Free Baker Annual Park Cleanup
on Monday, September 21, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Join Tobacco Free Baker for our Annual Park Clean-Up as we work together to keep our community clean, healthy, and tobacco-free! Volunteers of all ages are invited to help remove litter, beautify our local park, and make a positive impact on the environment. Gloves, buckets, and paper bags will be provided. Bring a reusable water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and come ready to make a difference—one piece of litter at a time!
We can also make this more family-friendly, volunteer-focused, or emphasize the connection between tobacco litter and protecting our parks if you'd like.

Visit the SWAT Table at Open House
on Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Don't miss the SWAT table at Baker County Middle School and Baker County High School Open House! Stop by to learn about SWAT, create a fun keychain, and discover how you can make a difference in your school and community.
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