Nutrition Pantry Program – Leah's Pantry

The Nutrition Pantry Program (NPP) supports policy, systems, and environmental changes at food distribution sites that lead to client-centered, health-focused distributions.

NPP offers resources, technical assistance, and training in six focus areas, for pantries working to demonstrate alignment with best practices and client needs. The program also provides a pathway to gold or silver certification. Leah’s Pantry provides direct implementation, data analysis, and support for agencies who want to implement NPP at multiple sites (such as SNAP-Ed programs).

Quick Facts (view full brochure):

For pantries of all types and sizes
Six month average program length
Plans that fit your pantry
No cost to participate

NPP is part of the USDA’s national SNAP-Ed Toolkit, a one-stop shop for organizations seeking programs to improving nutritional health in their communities.

Registered NPP Partners: Access Downloads

COVID-19 Resources

This program is generously supported by:

NPP Process

Plan…

Collect information about your pantry, including feedback from staff, volunteers, and clients. Create a unique workplan for your site.

Implement…

Make specific changes to your pantry with the support of trained NPP staff:

Phone calls
Site visits
Training opportunities

Certify & Connect…

Optional pathway to achieve Bronze, Silver, or Gold level certification, providing:

Public recognition of accomplishments
Outcome data to share with donors and site leadership
Networking connections
Ongoing opportunities for training and leadership development

Visual Depiction of Nutrition Pantry Program at Leah's Pantry

Our volunteers and participants are very happy with the outcome of NPP. We now have a great deal of nutrition education resources, a new refrigeration unit to house more fresh food, and a growing onsite garden!
—Community Resource Center, Encinitas, NPP Certified Pantry