Nutrition Program

The ACHD Nutrition Program is dedicated to promoting health and well-being in our community. Our initiatives are designed to improve health outcomes, ensure access to healthy foods, and strengthen our local food system.

Nutrition Program Goals:

Improving health outcomes for those served in Allegany County
Expanding access to nourishing foods for all
Improving the local food system

How do we accomplish those goals?

Group nutrition education classes held at ACHD and throughout the county
Nutrition counseling for ACHD program participants
Collaboration with community programs to improve the food system and overall health, including the Western Maryland Food Council (WMFC), Maryland Food System Resiliency Council (FSRC), University of Maryland Extension (UME) Advisory Committee, and Allegany College of Maryland’s Community Resilience Network (CRN)

Learn more and get involved:

Buy Local Allegany, a one-stop website for local food
Allegany Farmers Markets
Western Maryland Food Council
MD Food System Resiliency Council
Allegany Speaks – a place to learn about health programs, voice your opinions, and learn about health-related programs you can participate in through an interactive Community Events Calendar
WellSky Path to Help, connections to community resources
Western Maryland Food Bank
Allegany County WIC, Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
UPMC Western MD Nutrition Programs
University of MD Extension, including SNAP-ED, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H, and Master Gardener Programs
Community Café, a “pay as you can” restaurant (opening soon)
Wholesome Harvest Food Cooperative, a member-owned grocery store focusing on local foods and products
Dietitian Favorites Free Cookbook
Good and Cheap Free Cookbook

Printable list of local food resources

For more information about our Nutrition Program, call (301) 759-5270.