UCANR Blogs
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Elders need food and family for the holidays
In the U.S., the holiday season of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year seems to be a nonstop race to the end of the year. Gathering to exchange gifts and eat special food and bountiful meals are common ways we celebrate. But the...
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UCCE is helping CalFresh shoppers double food dollars at farmers markets
Across California, CalFresh shoppers can use their EBT cards at most farmers markets and double the value of their benefit, up to $10 per family each market day. “This benefit is underused,” said Chutima Ganthavorn, nutrition, family and...
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CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE develops culinary skills and contributes to community health during the COVID-19 pandemic
During COVID-19, CalFresh Healthy Living virtually developed culinary skills of 18 4-H SNAC Club student leaders, who then led 117 culturally-relevant healthy cooking lessons with family members. The Issue Health disparities, described in Healthy...
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Teens-as-teachers summer programming increases youth leadership and physical activity
75% of teen-teachers reported being physically active on 5 or more days while gaining confidence and leadership skills through innovative Healthy Choices in Motion programming in San Mateo County. The Issue Increasing physical activity in San...
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Supporting farmers markets in the time of COVID-19
When California issued a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19 earlier this spring, a handful of essential services were exempted from the order. Along with grocery stores and agricultural operations, farmers markets were...