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    • Printables

Local Nutrition Resources

Free/Low Cost Food

 Tucson Food Share: Free food for all, distributed Monday & Thursday 6-8p and Saturday 8-10a, located at 2500 N Stone Ave. No income documentation or proof required.


South Tucson Community Outreach: Provides free food to residents in South Tucson 


Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona:  Find a free meal or food near you


Caridad community kitchen: Free meals for all, available M-F from 2-4p, No income documentation or proof required. 


Free summer meals for kids: Available at various libraries through the summer. Check the library “Events” page and click on “Snacks and meals” under “Event Type”  


Market on the Move: Get a large order of produce and canned food for a $10 donation. Check the website for locations, hour, and how it works. 


Tucson Unified School District Food Pantry: Located in the family resource centers, families can come pick up a box of food free of charge. 

Farmers Markets

 AZ Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Families participating in WIC can pick up a coupon book that provides assistance paying for fruits and vegetables from farmers markets


Heirloom Farmers Markets:  Farmers markets in various locations around Tucson on different days throughout the week


Santa Cruz River Farmers Market : Wednesdays from 4-7pm, open year round, accepts AZFMNP & SNAP


Tucson Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program: Sign up for a 6- or 12- week subscription for a weekly box of seasonal veggies from Arizona farms.  Financial assistance is provided to families who qualify through CSAid & SNAP

Gardens

 UA Garden Kitchen : Gardening hour every Thursday morning from 7-8:30am, no experience required.


Tucson Village Farm: Pop up farm stand on Tuesdays, SNAP is accepted at the farm stand. Many events available for families and children.


Las Milpitas Community Farm: Community garden plots, educational workshops, and a learning garden. Garden workshops offered in the spring and fall.


Community Gardens of Tucson: Community garden plots available to rent.

Healthy Eating Printables

Fruits, Vegetables, and Junk Food (docx)Download
Planning Healthy Meals (pdf)Download
Customizing Dietary Guidelines (pdf)Download
Sodium Can Be Sneaky (pdf)Download
Five Food Groups for Kids (pdf)Download
Eat Smart to Play Hard (pdf)Download
Obesity in Infants to Preschoolers (docx)Download
The Salty Six (pdf)Download
4 Healthy Plant-Based Swaps (PNG)Download
MyPlate At Home (pdf)Download
Save Money by Cooking Smarter (pdf)Download
Teaching Good Food Habits (pdf)Download
Why Snacks? (pdf)Download
Foods in Each Food Group (pdf)Download
Reading a Nutrition Label (pdf)Download

Healthy Eating Printables Cont.

Save Money and Shop Healthy (pdf)Download
Nibbles Newsletters (pdf)Download
Portion Size Matters (pdf)Download

Recursos de Nutrición

Mi Plato (pdf)Download
Los 5 Grupos de Alimentos (pdf)Download
Construya una Comida Saludable (pdf)Download
Haga Mejores Elecciones de Bebidas (pdf)Download
25 Refrigerios Saludables para los Niños (pdf)Download
Selección de Alimentos Saludables (pdf)Download

Recipes

No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Oat Bars Recipe (docx)Download
Berry Tasty Muffins (docx)Download
Garden Chicken Wrap (docx)Download
Peanut Butter and Apple Wraps (docx)Download
Fruits_and_Vegetables_Recipes (pdf)Download
Milk_Recipes (pdf)Download
Dig In At Home with Recipes Included (pdf)Download
Crunchy Rainbow Wrap (pdf)Download
Food Group Friend (pdf)Download
Friendship Pocket (pdf)Download
Fruitalicious Breakfast Cup (pdf)Download
Herb and Fruit Infused Water Recipes (pdf)Download
Healthy Breakfast Ideas (pdf)Download
EAT WELL ON $4:DAY GOOD CHEAP (pdf)Download

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