It is SUCH a treat to visit partners across California. We had the opportunity to visit Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton. Ana Guzman, Program Manager for Nutrition Assistance Services, shared about all of the great work they do to serve their community, ranging from counseling to immigration services to various programming for older adults. The […]
Nutrition Pantry Program
Healthy microwave cooking classes!
Who says you need a complete kitchen to make a healthy meal? Carrie has been leading cooking workshops that feature healthy recipes using a microwave. Check out this snazzy video that students made from her most recent workshop at the student pantry at MiraCosta Community College. #healthyfoodforall #microwaveit #miracosta https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJtY4EBvTG/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1oh6j3sgrmato
Fallbrook Pantry Food- NPP Gold Certification
It has been an absolute pleasure for us to work with FallbrookFoodPantry, and we are very excited to award them with the Nutrition Pantry Program Gold Certification! This certification recognizes the innovative work that the pantry does in the Fallbrook Community, and the importance that they place on #NutritionSecurity and providing a dignified and respectful […]
Another great LIA Forum in. the. books!
Every year, all of the Local Implementing Agencies (LIAs) that receive funding to provide nutrition education to CalFresh-eligible populations gather to collaborate and transform the work we do. This year, Monica and Adrienne presented on our new trauma-informed curriculum, Around the Table. Danielle and Monica also hosted an Exhibitor Table to spread the good word […]
LP at the Sacramento Food Bank Agency Conference
Ruthi, who is 8 months pregnant(!!), spoke and tabled at the Sacramento Food Bank Agency Conference. As a panelist on Safe & Nutritious Food as a Human Right session, she shared about client-centered, trauma-informed nutrition security. We were thrilled by the high interest in NPP.
Our First NPP Gold-Certified Pantry: CRC
One of most fun aspects of the merge with SuperFood Drive for me was to dive into the Nutrition Pantry Program. The Nutrition Pantry Program’s purpose is to support client-centered and health-focused food distributions through technical assistance, training, and certification. The immediate opportunity for NPP in San Diego is the connection with the Food Recovery […]