Training Materials and Toolkits for Professionals

The National Nutrition Safety Net: Tools for Community Food Security (PDF | 498 KB)

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

Helps program providers, public officials, anti-hunger advocates, coalitions, and individual volunteers overcome barriers to making the nutrition assistance programs available to all of those eligible in their local communities.


Together We Can logo Together We Can! (PDF | 187 KB)

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

A handbook that offers step-by-step plans for combating hunger. Outlines ideas for what volunteers can do, provides action plans for hunger-fighting activities, and identifies resources available to fight hunger in communities everywhere throughout America.


Community Action Guide: Changing Food Deserts into Food Oases: A Resource for States and Communities

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors Health Equity Council.

Guide defines food deserts and provides actionable steps to work toward available, affordable, and accessible healthy food choices for communities.