The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) is pleased to release three research briefs published as part of the SNAP-Ed Defunding Impact Project (SNAP-Ed DIP):  

1. Defunding SNAP-Ed: The Impact ..

Establishing and Maintaining Coalitions (Self-Paced Modules) is an interactive course consisting of 12 modules and optional supplemental videos. This course is to support and prepare professionals for community coalition work and is completely asynchronous. 

To get this course, click the link below and log in to your Leah's Pantry Learning Management System (LMS) account, If you do not have an account, click "Sign Up" fo..

This toolkit guides public health practitioners in communicating program successes using an equity lens. It offers tools to reframe communications, replacing deficit-focused language with words that uplift community wisdom, local expertise, and real solutions. You will find practical ethical storytelling guidelines that keep community members in full control of their own stories, along with clear examples and an adaptable template you can use in your organization.

This toolkit wa..

This report summarizes the final year of operations, governance updates, and statewide impacts of the California State Nutrition Action Council (SNAC) during Federal Fiscal Year 2025. Led by the California Department of Social Services alongside the Public Health Institute Center for Wellness and Nutrition, the council brought together multi-sector state agencies to align nutrition assistance, obesity prevention, and food security efforts across California. The document details key milestones..

This report outlines the background, implementation, and outcomes of the Tribal Expansion Project from 2021 through 2026. Developed by the Public Health Institute Center for Wellness and Nutrition in partnership with the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, the initiative centered on California Tribal voices to expand culturally responsive nutrition education, strengthen community partnerships, and promote food sovereignty. Guided by the Tribal Ambassadors Committee, the project prod..

The SNAP-Ed Curriculum Rubric is an equity-centered evaluation tool designed to help implementers assess community nutrition curricula, instructor guides, and participant materials. Developed by the Curriculum, Training and Websites (CTW) team in collaboration with Leah’s Pantry, this framework evaluates programs across ecological factors, instructional design, facilitator support, and multi-level community impact. It guides educators in selecting and adapting evidence-based programming that ..

The Nutrition & Wellness Education Review Framework is designed to evaluate and enhance community nutrition curricula, workshops, and agency programs. It provides a practical, structured process to assess six core domains: Research Support, Cultural & Community Fit, Ease of Use, Learning Impact, Feedback & Improvement, and Community Reach. This supports educators, developers, and administrators in identifying quality, advancing equity, verifying feasibility, and driving continuous..

CalFresh Healthy Living, California’s SNAP-Ed program, developed the Community Impact Framework in 2023 to strengthen the reach of nutrition and physical activity efforts across the state. In 2025, federal funding for SNAP-Ed was eliminated, leading to the sunsetting of the CalFresh Healthy Living program.

The Community Impact Framework was created through a collaborative process led by a Local Advisory Council, with backbone support from Leah’s Pantry. Local and state staff, includin..

CalFresh Healthy Living is California’s Supplemental Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed) program. It supports people of all ages who qualify for CalFresh, live in households with incomes at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, or participate in other federal assistance programs. This program helps Californians achieve healthy behaviors through nutrition and physical activity education, community changes and partnerships, and social marketing campaigns. Ca..