UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program is now referred to as CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California. This new name reflects our expanded work in California communities that encompasses nutrition education aligned with policy, systems and environmental change initiatives.
Our Mission
The California SNAP-Ed Mission
To inspire and empower under-served Californians to improve their health by promoting awareness, education, and community change through diverse partnerships, resulting in healthy eating and active living.
CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California helps people lead healthier lives.
As one of four State Implementing Agencies for CalFresh Healthy Living*, the University of California teaches people eligible for SNAP about good nutrition, how to make their food dollars stretch further, and how to be physically active at any age. Effective, evidenced-based nutrition education and physical activity classes are aligned with policy, systems and environmental change strategies to create long lasting community change.
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Having a balanced diet is an important key to staying healthy. CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE helps children and adults choose a healthy lifestyle by encouraging good food habits and decision-making skills. As part of the UC Cooperative Extension, we're helping build and maintain healthy families and communities.
Improving the health of Californians is important to the future of California. A poor diet can lead to serious health conditions. Although California grows the freshest fruits, vegetables, and nuts in the country, many people don't eat enough of these nutritious foods.
Conditions are always changing, and the ability to adapt to change is key to the success of the people, their families, and their communities. For more on the UC Cooperative Extension's impact visit UC Delivers
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Susan Lafferty - Youth Nutrition Phone:(559)-852-2738 | Jaqueline Martin- Youth Nutrition Phone:(559)-852-2739 | Arianna Nava - Adult Nutrition Phone:(559)-852-2742 |
| For more information on the School Nutrition Education program or any of the curriculum please contact: |
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| Teresa Rios-Spicer Program Supervisor Cooperative Extension Tulare County 4437-B S. Laspina St. Tulare, CA 93274 (559) 684-3323 trspicer@ucanr.edu | Irene Padasas Community Health and Nutrition Advisor Cooperative Extension Tulare County 4437-B S. Laspina St. Tulare, CA 93274 (559) 684-3318 iopadasas@ucanr.edu |
Who We Are and What We Do!
Educate - Increase nutrition and physical activity knowledge, skills, and practice
- Effective, evidence-based nutrition education for youth, adults, seniors and families
- Offering a comprehensive, preventative approach to health
- Classes offered primarily in Spanish and English, with Chinese an Hmong classes offered in select locations
Partner – Encourage state and local partnerships in support of shared goals
- Strategically aligned partnerships help strengthen the food system for low-resource communities
- We partner with government and non-governmental agencies, local stakeholders, and community leaders to create further impact and generate sustainable results
Build Capacity - Advance local priorities through training and technical assistance
- Curricula training for “extenders” (teachers, after school staff, community members)
- Leadership development for youth
- Fostering a network of local health advocate
Transform – Act as a catalyst for a healthy lifestyle change
-Working with communities to seek healthy lifestyle solutions that are sustainable, transformative, inclusive and grassroots driven
Learn More: https://uccalfresh.ucdavis.edu/
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For More Resources And Ways To Contact Us
Cal Fresh Healthy Living, University of California
Cal Fresh Healthy Living, UCCE Kings County Staff
UC Delivers Collection
- UC Delivers is a collection of examples showing how ANR is making a difference for Californians!
- Conditions are always changing, and the ability to adapt to change is a key to success for people, families, and communities. For more on the UC Cooperative Extension's impact visit UC Delivers.
Funded by USDA SNAP, an equal opportunity provider and employer. Visit CalFreshHealthyLiving.org for healthy tips.
Financiado por SNAP del USDA, un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidades equitativas. Visite CalFreshHealthyLiving.org para obtener consejos saludables.
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