Developed through a collaboration between California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB), ChangeLab Solutions, Mathematica, and UC Berkeley’s Health Research for Action, these practical tools, policy frameworks, and training materials are designed to support state and local health departments, community partners, and health equity advocates in advancing healthy eating and active living. Below you will find links to toolkits for setting specific interventions and youth engagement, legal and policy models, and actionable tools to help build, sustai ...

CalFresh Healthy Living, known nationally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), has supported eligible Californians in achieving healthy behaviors through nutrition and physical activity education, community changes, and social marketing for over 30 years. The California Department of Social Services provides administrative oversight of CalFresh Health Living and its four State Implementing Agencies: CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California; California Department of Aging; California Department of Public Health; and Catholic Charities of California, ...

Cooking Academy (ages 9-12) inspires upper elementary school age “chefs” to engage actively with food. They learn basic culinary skills to prepare healthy recipes from start to finish with guided supervision. There are six 1-1/2 to 2 hour lessons.

• Lessons can be led by adults or 4-H teens ages 14 and up who are educated to be the "Teens as Teachers."
• Kitchens are not necessary! Electric skillets and griddles are used. 
• USDA approved curriculum for use with CalFresh Healthy Living, UC and EFNEP.

2025 Cooking Academy Leader Guide UPDATED ...

The Grub Club curriculum contains 6 hands-on lessons. Each lesson includes activities, a cooking demonstration, preparation of a recipe, mealtime with discussions, and clean-up.

The Grub Club was adapted from the Cooking Academy by CalFresh Healthy Living, UC in Yolo and Sacramento counties.

• Lessons can be led by adults or 4-H teens ages 14 and up who are educated to be the "Teens as Teachers."
• Simple recipes for younger ages to prepare and taste.
• USDA approved curriculum for use with CalFresh Healthy Living, UC and EFNEP.

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CalFresh Healthy Living has worked for over 30 years to achieve a California where everyone is healthy, active, and nourished. CalFresh Healthy Living served Californians with limited resources by promoting and supporting healthy living through good nutrition and increased physical activity. The program reached eligible Californians through individual, organizational, and community-focused, evidence-based interventions.

A federal bill passed in July 2025 discontinued funding for CalFresh Healthy Living and all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) programs ac ...

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 on California’s Health Departments & Communities 

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Sep 16th, 2026

Establishing and Maintaining Coalitions (Self Paced Modules)

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. 

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