Beware of sugar creeping into your diet.

Look at the Ingredient List on the packaging of foods in your house. Is there sugar or another sweetener in this product? If so, search for an alternative with no sugar added next time you are at the store.

Calfresh is a way to get healthy foods into your home.

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Click on the link under Related Resources to see if you qualify for CalFresh.

Eat a "rainbow" of colors everyday.

Focus on eating a variety of colors. Can you name five colorful foods you ate this week?

Families with low to medium income and children under 5 (or a pregnant mom) can qualify for WIC.

Click on the links under "Related Resources" to the right to find a WIC office near your home or workplace.

If you qualify, a simple and confidential application will get your kids free meals at school.

Click here to see if your kids qualify for free school meals.

If you visit a food pantry, choose the most nutritious items.

There are nutritious items at food pantries. Next time you're there, choose an item from the list on this page.

Ignore the claims on the front of packaged foods.

Next time you shop, choose a food with fewer than 6 ingredients in the ingredient list.

Learn about new foods to take advantage of food pantry choices.

Bring your phone to the food pantry this week and use this site to learn about a new food you see there.

Sometimes a healthy choice is just a healthy swap.

Try brown rice, or a mix of brown rice and white rice, one time this week.

Use MyPlate to help build a balanced diet.

Make your dinner this week look like MyPlate. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables, and half your plate grain and protein. Add a side of dairy to complete the balanced meal.

EatFresh

Nutrition Assistance

Beware of sugar creeping into your diet.

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Calfresh is a way to get healthy foods into your home.

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Eat a "rainbow" of colors everyday.

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Families with low to medium income and children under 5 (or a pregnant mom) can qualify for WIC.

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If you qualify, a simple and confidential application will get your kids free meals at school.

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If you visit a food pantry, choose the most nutritious items.

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Ignore the claims on the front of packaged foods.

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Learn about new foods to take advantage of food pantry choices.

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Sometimes a healthy choice is just a healthy swap.

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Use MyPlate to help build a balanced diet.

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