CalFresh Healthy Living

Agency on Aging Area 4's CalFresh Healthy Living program teaches people using or eligible for the CalFresh Program about good nutrition, how to make their food dollars stretch further and the importance of physical activity.

The classes and workshops featured on this page are open to eligible older adults (60+) who are either enrolled in or eligible to enroll in CalFresh (with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) residing in Sacramento, Nevada, Placer, Sutter, Yolo or Yuba counties), but everyone is welcome to check out our recipes, fitness videos and information, gardening tips, and more!

Not sure if you're eligible for CalFresh?
Agency on Aging Area 4 can help you apply for CalFresh Food Benefits to help you buy the nutritious food you need for good health. Recipients who apply and meet federal income eligibility rules can purchase food at any grocery store or farmers market that accepts EBT. Receiving CalFresh Food benefits does NOT change or reduce SSI/SSP amounts.

Find out if you’re eligible & apply today!
Call us at (800) 211-4545 to get started.

About CalFresh Healthy Living: CalFresh Healthy Living (SNAP-Ed) supports healthy, active and nourished lifestyles by teaching Californians about good nutrition and how to stretch their food dollars, while also building partnerships in communities to make the healthy choice, the easy choice. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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WORKSHOP: Walk with Ease

Let’s get ACTIVE! Join us for a 6-week community-based, walking-focused workshop that offers health education, stretching and strengthening exercises…

WORKSHOP: Food Smarts

Does learning about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle interest you but not sure where to start? Join us for a 6-week workshop designed to support…

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WORKSHOP: Cooking Matters in Your Community

Who doesn’t like live cooking demonstrations and trying delicious new recipes? Join us for a 4-week workshop featuring live cooking demonstrations…

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WORKSHOP: Eat Smart, Live Strong

Are you interested in learning healthy eating habits? Join us for this 4-week workshop designed to increase your fruit and vegetable consumption, as…

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WORKSHOP: Bingocize

Who doesn’t love making physical activity fun? In this 10-week workshop you will engage with others in a social setting playing your all-time favorite…

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WORKSHOP: A Matter of Balance

Do you fear falling? Do you wish to build your confidence and strength to reduce falls? A Matter of Balance is an 8-week workshop designed to reduce…

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CalFresh Healthy Living Recipes

Browse this collection and explore nutritious recipes designed to support your health and well-being, while also saving you time and money.

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Edible Gardens

Agency on Aging Area 4’s (AAA4) Edible Gardens program installs free, raised-bed outdoor vegetable gardens at local low-income senior housing…

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