Eat Well

Eating well is everything. Check out our tips and resources to bring delicious, healthy, affordable food to your table.

Be Nourished

Being nourished means providing your body with the nutrients it needs to function well and stay healthy. It’s not just about filling your stomach but also about giving your body the right balance of nutritious foods. When you’re nourished, you feel energized, strong, and ready to tackle whatever comes your way. Learn More.

Michigan Farm to Family: CSA  – Farm Fresh Food

Michigan Farm to Family: CSA makes it possible for anyone to buy a weekly box of fresh fruits and vegetables using your SNAP/EBT/Bridge Card from participating local CSA farmers and growers. Just sign up, and you’ll get a box of fresh picked produce for just $5 to 7 a box every week.  Tips about how to prepare, cook, and store your delicious fresh fruits vegetables are included too. Tap to find a Michigan Farm to Family: CSA near you.

Farmers Market Food Navigators

Farmers Market Food Navigators will help you maximize your food assistance dollars while purchasing fresh, healthy food for your family. Food Navigators explain the food assistance programs (SNAP, WIC, etc.) available at the market and provide food tastings, recipe ideas, and tips to help you and your family eat more seasonal fruits and vegetables.  They will also take you on a market tour and introduce you to the farmers that grow your food.

Whether you live in Detroit, Escanaba, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Oscoda, Muskegon…or points between, there are Food Navigators serving in over 20 Michigan communities. Tap to find a Farmers Market Food Navigator near you.

Buy Food Online

Michiganders that receive food assistance are now able to buy food online using SNAP/EBT/Bridge card. Participating Michigan retailers include Amazon/Whole Foods, Meijer, Walmart, Aldi, Earth Fare, Kroger, Gordon Food Services, Country Life Natural Food, Woodward Corner Market, Bridge Street Market, Capital City Market, Rivertown Market, and Quality Dairy.

Tap for the Buy Food Online for more information.

Ask the Nutritionist – Nutrition doesn’t have to be confusing. We can help you sort fact from fiction to harness the power of food. Use the form below to ask your questions about food

Mitten Eats (links to new window) – Discover Michigan’s fresh coast flavors with recipes featuring affordable ingredients.

MyPlate Kitchen – This website provides recipes and resources from around the country to create healthy and budget-friendly meals.

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