Knowing how to plan meals, shop for healthy foods, and prepare foods are important food skills. Take steps to learn these skills to help you eat better and save money. Find out about meal planning, food budgeting, local food programs, and financial supports for those with special dietary needs.
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Overview
Meal planning
Find information about meal planning and tips for grocery shopping:
Meals and snacks ideas
Learn about making healthy meals and snacks:
Traditional foods
Traditional foods are an important part of Indigenous culture. Harvesting, preparing and sharing these foods offers connection to the land and community. Foods that are hunted, trapped, fished and gathered provide key nutrients and support overall health and wellbeing. Find recipes featuring traditional foods:
Food programs and benefits
2-1-1 British Columbia (United Way)
Search for free and low-cost food services, home-delivered meals, grocery shopping supports and other food assistance programs.
BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program
A coupon program helping lower-income pregnant people, families and seniors access locally produced, nutritious foods. Learn more about the program and find a farmers’ market in your area.
Find out about nutrition benefits available to those with special dietary needs who require extra support:
Useful resources
A six-session program that teaches hands-on cooking skills and connects people in the kitchen.
Community-based services that help seniors with daily tasks such as grocery shopping so they can continue to live in their own homes.
