Welcome to the new school year!

The CalFresh Healthy Living team is ready to begin another year of fun, interactive, nutrition lessons with your students! Our Harvest of the Month/MyPlate lessons are suitable for students in Tk-6th grade. Our educators are available to deliver (5) 20-minute lessons on a first come, first served basis as scheduling permits.

The objectives are to:

• Assist schools in meeting the minimum requirements for comprehensive health education standards for Nutrition and Physical Activity.

• Improve student knowledge of vitamins and minerals necessary for their growth and development.

• Increase student preference for selected California grown produce items through classroom activities, including taste testing.

• Increase student participation in daily physical activity.

MyPlate/Harvest of the Month Virtual Lessons

Due to high demand for our educators, we have re-instated our self-paced, virtual lessons for teachers who wish to implement the lessons on their own.

Sign your classroom up with the links above. Teachers who complete all 5 lessons and submit the Teacher Evaluation form, will be provided a smoothie party for your classroom or incentives for all your students.

Contact Information

Erica P. Gonzalez-Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist
(831) 796-2878   GonzalezEP@countyofmonterey.gov

Ramona Spears-Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist
(831) 796-2881  spearsrg@countyofmonterey.gov

Lupe Covarrubias- Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist
(831) 796-2873   covarrubiasL@countyofmontery.gov