Consumption & Food Access

An aisle of a grocery store. Photo by Russell Shaffer

Intro

Consumption and food access is about people getting the food they need in a way that is safe, affordable, and respectful of their culture. This can include eating at restaurants, using food pantries, buying from food trucks, and participating in meal assistance programs.

Resources

Grilled chicken with mixed vegetables on a plate, resting on a rustic wooden table alongside silverware.

MyPlate

THE NEW FOOD PYRAMID

MyPlate is an accessible guide to help you find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime.

Two children eating sandwiches with lettuce and tomato in a bright room.

Summer Food System Program

EATING HEALTHY IN THE OFF-SEASON

The Nebraska Summer Food Service Program offers free, nutritious meals for children during the summer months while school is out.

University of Nebraska Partners

Bright orange pumpkin and small squash resting on black soil, surrounded by green leaves.

Nebraska Harvest of the Month

THE RIGHT FOOD AT THE RIGHT TIME

Nebraska Harvest of the Month is a farm-to-school program that highlights a different Nebraska specialty crop each month of the school year.

Man reaching for green bell peppers on a mesh table.

Nebraska Produce Vendor Search

ONE CLICK AWAY

The Nebraska Produce Vendor Search helps you find vendors that accept nutrition program benefits such as SNAP, WIC, Senior vouchers, and Double Up Food Bucks.

Mother and daughter selecting apples at a grocery store.

Nutrition Education Program

START NOW. CHOOSE HOW.

The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) helps families on a limited budget make healthier food choices and choose physically active lifestyles.

Additional Food Assistance Programs & Information

Contact

BEN JEWELL

RPN Extension Educator
402-269-2301
bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu