Resources

Feed More collects, prepares and distributes food to neighbors in need across 34 counties and cities in Central, Virginia.

The Mission of the VFMA is to “Support farmers markets through education initiatives, while building opportunities for collaboration, networking, advocacy, and innovation that supports the growth and sustainability of farmers markets statewide.”

The Virginia Fresh Match nutrition incentive program doubles the value of SNAP (or food stamps) spent at participating farmers markets.

Virginia trends in hunger, food access and health. Explore the data here. Search for information you need to make an impact in Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) promotes the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provides consumer protection and encourages environmental stewardship.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to end hunger and obesity through the administration of 15 federal nutrition assistance programs.

The Virginia Farm-to-School program promotes opportunities for schools, distributors and growers to work together to increase the volume of locally grown foods served in school cafeterias and dining halls at all levels of education.

Action for Healthy Kids is a public-private partnership of more than 75 organizations dedicated to promoting school health.

Obesity now affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States.

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Rev Your Bev is a statewide movement to improve the health of all Virginians by encouraging people to drink more water.

Regardless of where you are with diabetes—newly diagnosed, fighting type 1 or type 2, or being there for a loved one—there’s something you should know: help is available.

Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is the only national organization dedicated to helping consumers live happier, healthy lives by eating more fruits and vegetables, including fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice, every single day.

KidsHealth is the #1 most-trusted source for physician-reviewed information and advice on children’s health and parenting issues. For parents, kids, and teens. 

Learn more about the American Heart Association’s efforts to reduce death caused by heart disease and stroke.

ChooseMyPlate.gov provides practical information to individuals, health professionals, nutrition educators, and the food industry to help consumers build a healthier plate.

Find information on health conditions, wellness issues, and more in easy-to-read language on MedlinePlus, the up-to-date, trusted health information site.

Virginia Cooperative Extension’s credible experts and educators share university knowledge, information, and tools you can use every day to improve your life.

The Virginia Community Garden Network is a new platform to engage and share info, resources, news, and events related to community gardening.

The College of Agriculture is comprised of three undergraduate academic departments: Agriculture, Hospitality Management, and Family and Consumer Sciences.

Virginia Cooperative Extension’s credible experts and educators share university knowledge, information, and tools you can use every day to improve your life.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) promotes the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provides consumer protection and encourages environmental stewardship.