Access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally relevant foods is important for overall health and wellbeing. Eating well can play an important role in preventing chronic disease, providing enough energy to carry out daily activities, support mental well-being, promote growth and development in children, and much more.

There is no single “right way” to eat healthy. Instead, it’s most important to focus on consuming healthy foods—fruit, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and protein—as part of your overall meal pattern. Check out Harvard's The Nutrition Source for more information on how to eat a balanced diet. There are many resources to make it easier to eat right and improve your health while still enjoying the foods you love. 

There are many resources for people to get access to healthy foods in Carver County, even if you have financial limitations. For a complete list of organizations that offer food assistance, go to Find Food Carver County or check out the resources linked below.

Farmers' Markets and Community Gardens
Find out where you purchase or grow your own healthy foods locally. 

Food Assistance in Carver County
This guide includes information about food resources and assistance programs in Carver County.

Food Shelves
Food support for residents in need.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Helps low-income residents gain access to healthy foods.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
A USDA nutrition program that helps keep eligible women, infants and children healthy. 

CAP Agency Senior Nutrition Services                                                                                                          
Supports the well‐being of older adults by offering well‐balanced nutritious meals, wellness education, and connection to needed services.