CELEBRATING NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH THROUGH MARCH

Palmdale, CA.- The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is using this year’s National Nutrition Monthcampaign to highlight the importance of healthful eating and staying active, no matter what age.

Every year in March, health and nutrition experts share knowledge and tips to help individuals and families make informed food choices. National Nutrition Month is also an opportunity for DPSS to highlight the benefits of the CalFresh Program, which helps increase the food-buying power of low-income residents to purchase enough food to meet their household needs.

In keeping with the spirit of this year’s theme, "Discover the Power of Nutrition,” DPSS will help share the many benefits of developing and maintaining healthy routines, such as replacing sugary drinks with water, reading food labels to monitor sodium intake, and cooking more meals at home.

Throughout the month, DPSS will use its social media platforms and Essential DPSS newsletter to reach a wider audience to promote local food banks and other resources. The department encourages residents to follow and support the campaign by sharing the #PowerofNutrition, #ChooseCalFresh, and #DPSSNNM2026 hashtags.

Additional information on applying for CalFresh can be found on the DPSS Food and Nutrition webpage, or by subscribing to the weekly Essential DPSS Newsletter on the County of L.A. website.

Watch the DPSS National Nutrition Month video to learn more.