RESOURCES
MyPlate
United States Department of Agriculture website highlighting national standards for balanced eating. Includes resources such as apps, recipes, and other tools to support people to eat balanced.
Eating on a Budget Resources
Hosted by the United States Department of Agriculture, this site includes a list of resources for eating balanced on a budget or with limited ability.
nutrition.gov/topics/food-security-and-access/nutrition-budget
MyPlate Kitchen Recipe Finder
One stop shop for balanced recipes and includes a tool for creating recipes highlighting ingredients one already has on hand.
Spend Smart, Eat Smart
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Office; Website highlighting budget friendly tips on grocery shopping; also provides resources for credible nutrition information.
Food Hero
Oregon State University Extension- Ingredient-based recipes, videos, illustrations, and other free resources for families and community; enter and find recipes based on specific ingredients.
Purdue University Extension
General website for all things nutrition, balanced eating, recipes, etc.
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
A resource to receive food free-of-charge in our area.
OneRoof Southeast Neighborhood Center
United Way of St. Joseph County – One of our community partners; United Way of St. Joseph County is a nonprofit that is dedicated to reducing poverty in the community.
Unity Gardens
One of our community partners; Unity Gardens’ mission is to improve community health: Physically by increasing accessibility of fruits and vegetables as well as providing education on nutrition and food preparation.
Community Compass
One of the problems facing people who are food insecure is knowing where to turn for assistance. Finding nutritious, readily available food shouldn’t be hard. That’s why Indy Hunger Network created Community Compass — a free, quick, and easy tool designed to show people where they can find food assistance in Indiana.
Community Compass helps Indiana residents find:
- Free Groceries
- Free Meals
- SNAP Stores
- WIC Stores
- WIC Clinics