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MORE CEO Susie Davies; Mariana Garcia and Cailin McLaughlin of CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE; Luanne McGowan of MORE; Carmela Padilla of CFHL, UCCE; and Andra Nicoli, CFHL, UC state office
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Adults with disabilities learn nutrition, grow gardening and cooking skills

August 21, 2023
By Michael Hsu
A nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in El Dorado County, MORE has found kindred spirits in helping their clients live fuller and healthier lives the staff and volunteers of University of California Master Gardeners and CalFresh Healthy Living, UC.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Policy brief urges continuation of the WIC Cash Value Benefit increase

August 9, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Childrenalso known as WICserves nearly half of children born in the US at some point before their fifth birthday. WIC participation enhances food security, diet quality, and developmental outcomes of children.
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Increased Cash Value Benefit can increase the amount and diversity of fruits and vegetables redeemed by WIC participants

August 9, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
Recent research shows that increased Cash Value Benefit amounts for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Childrencommonly known as WICto purchase fruits and vegetables was associated with greater amounts and variety of fruits and vegetables purchased.
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NPI shares preliminary results on a school meal reusable trays and cutlery pilot project at the 2023 California Resource and Recovery Association Conference

August 8, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Celeste Felix
Nutrition Policy's Institute's Celeste Felix will present at the 2023 California Resource and Recovery Association Conference about NPI's latest project evaluating how a large, urban school districts' transition to scratch cooking and using reusable serviceware can impact students' dietary intake an...
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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Centennial Park Demonstration Garden: Open Garden Day News Release!

August 8, 2023
UC Master Gardeners, whose mission is to extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of San Luis Obispo County, is now officially in Paso Robles, welcoming residents to visit their new demonstration garde...
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