Our Work
The Nutrition Wellness Program manages the CalFresh Healthy Living Program (CFHL) funded by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. In an effort to reduce chronic disease, the program utilizes education and policy, systems, and environmental change strategies to create healthy places to live, work and play. The Nutrition Wellness Program supports low-income communities with strategies to increase access to healthy foods, beverages and physical activity through a variety of free services, including:
- Nutrition, physical activity, and garden education classes and events
- Train the trainer workshops for community leaders to teach nutrition education
- Social marketing to help promote healthy communities
Health Highlight of the Month
Walk!
Try walking 20-30 minutes a day for the month of March
Kale Salad With Pomegranates and Lemon Vinaigrette
Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Pomegranates offer potent anti-oxidant activity along with potassium to help manage blood pressure and walnuts offer omega-3 fatty acids to help quell inflammation and promote healthy blood vessels.
Download the recipe here
Women's History month!
Food Resources
Food Banks
Marin County food resource page
Canal
Marin City
- St Andrews Presbyterian
- Marin City CSD
- People’s Inter-Cities Fellowship
West Marin
Healthy Resources
Recipes:
Gardening Tips:
The Nutrition Wellness Program also manages the Marin Healthy Eating Active Living Initiative (MarinHEAL) Funded by the County of Marin. MarinHEAL is a Collective Impact initiative that convenes healthy eating active living stakeholders from many sectors across Marin County.
