CalFresh Healthy Living, known nationally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), supports eligible Californians in achieving healthy behaviors through nutrition and physical activity education, community changes, and social marketing. 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, Inc. These State Implem ...

Teen Battle Chef (TBC) is a direct education and PSE change intervention designed to develop skills in nutrition, cooking, and leadership for participants and their families through cooking lessons, a PSE campaign, ongoing nutrition education, development of youth leaders, and supporting a culture of wellness in partner organizations.

LINK: https://familycookproductions.org/programs/teen-battle-chef/

Email:
info@familycookproductions.com

This recorded webinar is adapted from the in-person Light Bulbs to Garden Bulbs training, which offers actionable steps for CalFresh Healthy Living staff to support long-term garden success.

The Garden Sustainability Guide is available in two versions: 1.0 emphasizes creating a garden and building strong partnerships to support it, while 2.0 offers resources and an Appreciative Inquiry framework to help shift garden leadership from SNAP-Ed staff to the community for long-term sustainability.

This planning sheet helps you identify your garden’s needs, set funding priorities, and prepare strong grant proposals. It also includes resources for finding garden-specific funding opportunities to support and sustain your program.

This guide highlights simple, consistent practices to keep your garden thriving. Learn the essentials of watering, weeding, and managing plant diseases to support healthy, productive, and attractive garden spaces.

This fact sheet offers a practical overview of soil health and amendments, helping you choose the right blend for raised beds, containers, or in-ground gardens. Learn the basics of building healthy soil to support strong plants, with guidance on compost, drainage, and amendments.

This toolkit provides practical resources, tips, and strategies to help your school or community garden thrive. From planning and partnerships to maintenance and community engagement, this toolkit supports you in building a lasting, resilient garden space.