Food and Nutrition
Healthy recipes and cooking videos
Get inspiration for new recipes to try at home with your family.
Grocery discount
UCare members can save on pre-qualified healthy food including milk, whole-grain bread, lean meat, eggs, vegetables and more using their Healthy Benefits+ Visa card.
Food access referrals
Connect with local food resources through the Second Harvest Heartland Care Center. Members can get help applying for SNAP benefits and finding food in their community and more.
Call Second Harvest Heartland at 651-401-1411 or 1-866-844-FOOD (toll free) or email shhcarecenter@2harvest.org.
Resources to find and afford healthy foods
SNAP application
See if you qualify for financial help to buy healthy foods.
Twin Cities Mobile Market
A grocery store on wheels that brings healthy food options to neighborhoods with few grocery shopping options. Anyone can shop!
Food shelves
Help is available across the state for those who need food assistance.
Fare for All
Find a location where you can buy low-cost food packs with healthy meats and produce.
Minnesota Grown Foods and Minnesota Farmers' Markets
Find locally grown foods.
Planning and preparing healthy meals
How to shop on a budget
University of Minnesota Extension
Eat Smart and Stretch Your Food Dollars
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables (PDF)