CalFresh Healthy Living

Vision

To make the healthy choice, the easy choice for individuals and families in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Statement of Purpose

To improve the likelihood that persons eligible for CalFresh Food (SNAP) will make healthy food choices within a limited budget and choose physically active lifestyles consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans by:

• Increasing Access to and Appeal of Fruits and Vegetables

• Improving Food Resource Management & Nutrition Security

• Increasing Consumption of Healthy Foods and Beverages

• Increasing Access to and Appeal of Physical Activity Opportunities

• Increasing Daily Physical Activity

About

Our CalFresh Healthy Living Program provides behaviorally focused, evidence-based, nutrition and physical activity education classes to low income individuals in the community.  Our services include:

• Nutrition & Physical Activity Education

• Food Tastings and Demonstrations

• Facilitated Physical Activity and Senior Walking Groups

We partner with our sister-agency programs and other local organizations and champions to provide these services, as well as build collaboration and leadership toward healthy community initiatives. Examples of community changes:

• Nutrition Gardens at Shelters

• Structured Physical Activity for Seniors and Older Adults

• Nutrition Pantry Programs and Healthy Distributions

• Nutrition Standards for Pantries and Sites Providing Meals

We believe small changes can have big impacts on an individual’s nutrition and overall health. CalFresh Healthy Living aims to care for and empower participants as they make these small changes, so they can experience health, wellness, and life balance.

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