UC CalFresh is proud to promote the National Hispanic Heritage Month alongside the USDA! Recently the USDA shared information about new tools that are now available. Here's an excerpt:

"To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and increase awareness about MiPlato – the Spanish complement to MyPlate – the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is launching new resources for Spanish-speaking audiences.

Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov and click on En Español to find the latest resources. Materials include recipes, tip sheets for parents, activity sheets for kids and a series of new recipes to help more Americans prepare healthier meals at home.

Teachers and parents can invite kids to become MyPlate Champions by sharing the MyPlate Pledge in Spanish. Educators and health professionals can integrate the En Español section of ChooseMyPlate.gov into program and education efforts. The new resources can be used as part of community health fairs or included in local initiatives to encourage healthy choices at school, work and home.

In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month and MiPlato’s 2^nd Anniversary, help spread the message of healthy eating… en Español!"