Community Resources

Resources available to access nutritious foods for children, adults and families

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Summer Meals
- Summer Meals Location Finder- Find free meals throughout summer for youth ages 18 and under in your area.
Summer Meals Flyers
- Take advantage of free flyers, tear pads, and customizable PDFs to promote summer meals program in your county or school district.
- Visit our Summer Meals page to learn how you can order your free flyers today.

CA Association of Food Banks - Food Bank Finder Tool
- In need of food? Use the Food Bank Finder Tool to find assistance in your area.
CalFresh (SNAP/EBT)
- CalFresh is a federal nutrition program for low-income individuals and families that can help households buy the food they need. Benefits can be used to purchase groceries at major markets, small retailers, and even farmer’s markets.
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)
- Provides food benefits to families with children who receive free or reduced-price school meals and are enrolled in a school that was closed 5+ days due to the pandemic.
Universal School Meals
- Free for all children ages 1-18. Contact your school for more information.
WIC
- WIC is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under age 5.
- WIC Clinic Search- Find your nearest WIC Clinic.

Farmers Markets
- Visit your certified farmers markets to buy fresh, local, and seasonal fruits and veggies.

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Why Buy Fruits and Vegetables in Season?

In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Maria Frye explains the benefits of buying fruits and vegetables in season by answering the questions, "Why should I eat fruits and vegetables in season?" and "What types of produce are available each season?"

Does Reducing Food Waste Help Save Money?

In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Maria Frye answers the question, "Does reducing food waste help me save money?” Maria shares tips on how to save money with minimal impact on daily living. This includes best practices like making a grocery list right before you go to the store, consuming foods with a shorter shelf life first before they go bad and consuming leftovers by reinventing old meals to make them new.

What are Healthy Foods to Buy on a Budget?

In this episode of Ask A Nutritionist, registered dietitian nutritionist Maria Frye answers the question, "what are healthy foods to buy on a budget?" Shopping for healthful foods on a budget is a common practice and always relevant, especially during these challenging times when making every dollar and food purchase count is more important than ever.

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