• Recipes and Resources

Recipes for a Balanced Diet

Find recipes and tips for stocking a healthy kitchen from The Nutrition Source at Harvard.

Browse Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipes that are healthy, thrifty, and easy to make.

Manage your diabetes with these delicious and nutritious recipes from the American Diabetes Association.

Focus on healthful ingredients with these eat right and cultural food recipes developed by registered dietitians and nutritionists.

Rediscover goodness with Oldways’ recipes from cultural food traditions, representing different cuisines and flavors.

Get the most nutrients from your produce by eating seasonally.

Charitable Food

The Hunger Network

MidTown Market, located at 4415 Euclid Ave, is a grocery-style choice food pantry serving those in need of healthy, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods and personal care items.

Is MidTown too far? Use this map to find one of the 68 partnering food pantries or hot meal sites near you.

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank

The Community Resource Center, located at 15500 South Waterloo Rd, provides access to healthy food and social services agencies all under one roof.

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is proud to partner with more than 1,000 programs and agencies in Northeast Ohio. Use the interactive map to find your nearest food pantry or hot meal site, or contact the Help Center at 216-738-2067.

Other Suggestions and Resources

 Talk with your doctor to see if you’re eligible to participate in a Produce Prescription (PRx) program

Meal Planning

 

Food Safety

Wash and Separate Foods

  • Should you wash raw chicken? What is cross-contamination? Get answers to common food safety questions.

Cleaning Tips

  • By practicing proper cleaning protocols, you can help keep yourself and your food safe from food poisoning.

Safe Cooking and Prep

  • From thawing and marinating to canning and cooking, safely prepare healthful food with these tips

Safe Food Storage

  • Proper storage can extend the shelf life of food while ensuring it remains safe to eat. Doing so can also save money and reduce food waste.

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Food Storage