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We have resources to help you get the most out of your food budget to make healthy meals at home.

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Eat Smart

Everyone should have access to healthy, nutritious foods. The Virginia Family Nutrition Program encourages Virginians to eat smart by making healthy food and lifestyle choices. Learn how to plan and cook healthy snacks and meals on a budget.

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Move More

Physical activity is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. The Virginia Family Nutrition Program encourages Virginians to move more at whatever level is most comfortable for them. Small changes over time will help you and your family stay happy and healthy now and in the future.

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Plan

Plan

A little planning can go a long way. Learn how to plan your meals to get the most out of your shopping trips.

Shop

Shop

Whether you’re shopping at the supermarket, farmers market, or small corner store, it’s important to know how to navigate the store. Learn how to find the most affordable foods for your budget.

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Save

Learn how to shop for healthy and fresh foods while staying within your food budget.

Featured Recipes

Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes

170 calories per serving
45 minutes prep and cook time

Colorful Coleslaw

60 calories per serving
20 minutes prep and cook time

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What is Virginia Fresh Match (VFM)?

June 6, 2025

Double Your Dollars With Virginia Fresh Match Virginia Fresh Match (VFM) is a statewide network of farmers markets, mobile markets, and community food stores with the goal to make fresh food more affordable. VFM has been helping people in Virginia communities since 2015! The foundation of VFM is to create healthy and accessible food systems… Continue Reading What is Virginia Fresh Match (VFM)?

MiPlato: Todo lo que necesita saber

April 29, 2025

Usted, ¿Se sorprende preguntando si, esta comida es nutritiva? ¡Tenemos la respuesta perfecta para usted! MiPlato es la guía actual de alimentación y nutrición del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (sus siglas en inglés, USDA) y fue creada para brindar a los estadounidenses una guía visual sencilla que les ayude a tomar mejores… Continue Reading MiPlato: Todo lo que necesita saber

MyPlate: Everything you need to know

April 29, 2025

Do you catch yourself asking, is this meal nutritious? We have the perfect answer for you! MyPlate is the current food and nutrition guide from the United States Department of Agriculture and was created to give Americans an easy visual guide to help them make more nutritious choices. The nutrition recommendations within MyPlate are based… Continue Reading MyPlate: Everything you need to know