COVID-19 Resources

As the impact of COVID-19 unfolds, Half Your Plate has put together a collection of food and nutrition resources to help keep you, your friends, and your family healthy. Whether you are looking for help on how to meal plan, grocery shop, handle fruits and veggies safely, store your produce properly, or involve your kids more in the kitchen, we have you covered!

FOOD SAFETY: FRUITS AND VEGGIES AND COVID-19

• How should I handle my fruits and veggies during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• COVID-19 Information on Produce for Consumers
• How to Safely Handle Your Fruits and Veggies
• Health Canada:  Homemade hand sanitizers may present health risks

Produce Storage

• How do I store my fruits and veggies so that they last as long as possible?
• Home freezing guide for fresh vegetables and fruit
• Home storage guide for fresh fruit and vegetables
• Produce storage guide – One Pager

Grocery Shopping

• Smart shopping tips to add more fruits and veggies to your diet
• What can $10 get you?
• What’s on your grocery list? 

Meal Planning & Recipe Inspiration

• Top 10 tips to save money on produce during COVID-19 pandemic
• Make the most of your fruits and veggies during the COVID-19 pandemic
• How to eat well without spending hours in the kitchen
• 5 tips for simple and delicious lunches
• 12 fruit and vegetable snack ideas
• 5 ingredient salads
• Carrots 4 ways
• Spaghetti squash 4 ways
• 3 ways to use leftover grilled veggies

Kids In the Kitchen & Freggie Curriculum

• Kid-friendly Half Your Plate tips
• Easy family friendly meal prep for vegetables all week
• Freggie curriculum: Lesson plans involving fruits and veggies from Gr.1-Gr.6
• How to Involve your Kids in the Kitchen during the COVID-19 Pandemic