Food Access & Food Insecurity

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Resources

A list of Nutrition Policy Institute resources including Research to Action, the Nutrition Policy Institute's news brief, Brown Bag events, NPI's CalFresh Healthy Living Program evaluation unit, drinking water, online trainings, best of science letters, public comments and recommendations, school meals for…
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

The Nutrition Policy Institute conducts evaluations of USDAs Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the federal Food Stamp Program, the largest program offering nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families.
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Food Insecurity

Nutrition Policy Institute's (NPI) research on the charitable food system has focused on the nutrition quality of charitable foods acquired and distributed by food banks. We have studied the culture, policies, and practices of food banks, and the trends in the nutrition quality of food bank inventory in…
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School Meals for All

California is among the first in the nation to adopt a universal school meals program, or school meals for all, offering breakfast and lunch to all TK-12 students at public and charter schools every instructional day, at no charge, regardless of household income. The University of California's Nutrition…
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Best of Science Letters

The Nutrition Policy Institute's mission is to conduct and translate policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families and communities. While federal agencies must solicit input via public comment periods, Best of Science Letters may be used to translate the evidence base to…
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Online Trainings

The Nutrition Policy Institute has created several online trainings to support healthy eating and active living in a variety of settings including food banks and childcare.
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Our Impact

NPI's research provides influential evidence that shapes federal, state and local nutrition programs. Since 2014, NPI has contributed to several program and policy wins! Read about our impact!
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Recursos

Este sitio contiene entrenamientos en línea, páginas de web, vídeos y hojas informativas del Instituto de Políticas de Nutrición y publicaciones de noticias en Español.
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