Resources
Find tips from our expert nutritionists to stretch your food budget, add variety into your meal plan and learn new ways to make serving healthy meals to your family easy, convenient and affordable.
Recommended Resources
- FoodKeeper App(Opens in a new window) - This handy resource (also available as a mobile app) was developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service with Cornell University and the Food Marketing Institute. It provides useful guidelines for storing food to maximize food quality and minimize waste.
- Food Planning Tips During COVID-19(Opens in a new window) - Food planning can be a challenge during a pandemic. This guide, from the USDA’s ChooseMyPlate initiative, offers information on food planning, including what to buy, how much to buy and prep tips.
- Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Chart(Opens in a new window) - Consult this chart from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for guidelines on how long to safely freeze/refrigerate common foods
- What’s For Dinner Fact Sheet(Opens in a new window) - Use this handy fact sheet from Mealtime.org to learn how to stretch a meal, cut prep time and increase nutrition by adding a canned ingredient to your meal.
- Chickasaw Language Cards Part I(Opens in a new window) - Use these fun, colorful language cards to learn the Chickasaw words for your favorite fruits, vegetables, nuts and more.
- Chickasaw Language Cards Part II(Opens in a new window) - Use these fun, colorful language cards to learn more Chickasaw words! These cards include words for your favorite meats, grains, snacks and more.
- Tips to Prevent Food Spoilage(Opens in a new window) - Whether you have an abundance of garden goodies or are down to your pantry staples, the Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services team has tips to help stretch your food resources.
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