Food and nutrition programming and resources are available to the campus community.
Through partnerships with other UC Davis and UC Davis Health units, nutrition programming and resources range from cohort-based programs to nutrition workshops. We welcome feedback and requests for specific information! Contact us at [email protected].
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
This year-long, cohort-based program offers a space for participants who have prediabetes or are at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes to discuss barriers and to find solutions together. The DPP uses a Center's for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved curriculum which includes basic information on nutrition, ways to increase physical activity, stress management techniques, and ideas to stay motivated. The DPP also focuses on self-monitoring of diet and physical activity and helps participants build self-efficacy for maintaining lifestyle changes.
- Begins Thursday, August 6
- Sessions on Thursdays from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
During the year-long program, a small group of participants and their lifestyle coach meet in a virtual classroom setting once a week for the first three months, bi-weekly for month four (every other week), and once a month for the remainder of the program. This program is open and offered at no-cost to members of the UC Davis and UC Davis Health staff, faculty, students and retirees who qualify.
Nutrition Workshops with Food and Nutrition Services
Each year, a registered dietitian Q&A panel event is offered in March, and various topics of interest are offered throughout the year. These informative sessions are presented by the Nutrition Wellness Committee of UC Davis Health Food and Nutrition Services.
Check our events listings for upcoming events
Staff and Retiree Food Access Program
Food insecurity among staff and retirees is a pressing and often invisible challenge that directly impacts well-being, productivity, and retention. The UC Davis Staff and Retiree Food Access Program is a collaborative initiative designed to address food insecurity among UC Davis staff and retirees by offering pre-packaged groceries on a regular basis to staff and retirees.
View upcoming Staff and Retiree Food Distribution events
View our suggested Donation Guide if you would like to contribute
This program is made possible by a partnership among UC Davis Staff Assembly, UC Davis Retirees Association, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (GSPD SACNAS), STEAC, and Department of Transportation Services.
Employee Essential Needs Guide: Food and Nutrition
Challenges can arise at any moment which can limit your access to essential needs, including food and nutrition. This resource guide provides information and resources to assist you in your times of need.
Access the Employee Essential Needs guide to find Food and Nutrition resources