The Bureau of USDA Nutrition Programs is a leader in promoting optimal health and quality of life for Arizonans. The bureau has a number of programs which are listed below. Questions can be answered by calling (602) 542-1886.

Our Mission:
USDA Nutrition Programs’ mission is to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care delivery, science, public policy and leadership.

Our Programs:
Arizona Commodity Supplemental Food Program Arizona Commodity
Arizona Commodity Supplement Foods Program (CSFP) [Food Plus] is a federal food distribution program. The participants are pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, children, and elderly persons who meet income and residence guidelines.

Arizona Community Nutrition Program
The Community Nutrition Program provides nutrition services in 12 rural counties. A standardized series of four "Fruits and Veggies – More Matters®" classes for low-income third grade students is provided in all counties. The interactive classes are designed to address the increasing rates of obesity and overweight among children and focus on increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables for children and their families. The program includes three classroom sessions and one produce tour at a local grocery store.

Arizona Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
The Arizona Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (AZ FMNP) goal is to increase the fruit and vegetable consumption among low income women, children and seniors while supporting local farmers' markets.

The Arizona Nutrition Network
The Arizona Nutrition Network (AzNN) is comprised of an ever expanding group of public and private organizations committed to working together to promote healthy eating among lower income Arizonans through a social marketing campaign.

Breastfeeding Education
ADHS provides breastfeeding support to Arizona’s mothers and children day and night through our 24-hour Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-800-833-4642.  This bilingual resource is staffed by a board-certified lactation consultant after hours and on weekends and by lactation counselors during normal business hours.

ADHS also provides breastfeeding education to healthcare providers several times a year. Lactation Support in Arizona to Collaborate for Health (LATCH-AZ) brings internationally-recognized lactation experts to Phoenix and Tucson for presentations.  Health professionals in rural areas can participate via teleconferencing without having to travel.

Folic Acid Education & Distribution Program
Participants in the Folic Acid Education and Distribution Program receive a year supply of multivitamins (with 400 micrograms of folic acid) in addition to education.

Women, Infants, and Children Program
Arizona Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally funded program which provides Arizona residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referrals. The participants of WIC are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children who have nutritional needs and meet income guidelines.