CalFresh Healthy Living

Overview

The CalFresh Healthy Living program is a statewide program that promotes well-being for people across California. More than one-third of California residents are eligible for CalFresh Healthy Living, which strives to improve the health of Californians through education and healthy community changes.

In 2013, San Diego County began providing CalFresh Healthy Living services as a result of California legislative efforts (see History of Program). The program helps San Diego County residents by sharing nutrition education, promoting physical activity, improving access to healthy foods, and many other activities.

To learn more about the history of the program, program activities and successes, and about the four main program domains, click on a button below. 

Looking for a healthy, budget-friendly, and easy-to-make recipe? Take a look at the recipe videos below.

Good nutrition is important for people in all stages of life. Check out the following educational resources to learn more about how to support a healthy lifestyle.

• CalFresh Healthy Living resources. 
• EatFresh.org for online recipes, nutrition, and food resources.
• San Diego County Farm Bureau for a list of local farmers markets.
• San Diego Hunger Coalition food assistance resources. 
• USDA-Supported Materials:
  • MyPlate, MyWin Resource to find a healthy eating style that works for you.
    
  • Team Nutrition Quizzes to test and build your nutrition knowledge.
• What's Your Beverage Breakdown to learn how much added sugar is in your beverages.

For more information, check out the California Department of Public Health’s CalFresh Healthy Living program website. 

The CalFresh Healthy Living program is implemented by the County of San Diego in support of Live Well San Diego, creating a region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely, and Thriving. For more information, visit LiveWellSD.org. This material was funded USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Visit CalFreshHealthyLiving.org for healthy tips.

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Webpage last updated 3/06/2026.