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  • Home
  • Classes & Events
    • Adults
    • Youth
  • Schools
    • Coordinated School Health >
      • Local School Wellness Policy
      • Implementing Wellness Policies
      • Resources
      • School Wellness Events
    • Lending Library
  • Gardens
    • Start a Garden
    • Gardening How-To Videos
    • Planting Calendar
  • Local Foods
    • Find Local Food Near You
    • Use SNAP, WIC or FMNP at Farmers' Market
    • Start a Farm Stand or Farmer's Market

PLEASE NOTE: This website is currently going through updates so the information listed might be out of date. Please check back with us when we reveal our re-launch! Thank you!

Welcome to AZ HealthZone - Maricopa County Cooperative Extension 

AZ HealthZone - MCCE is part of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County. We provide education and resources, consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate, to persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other programs.  Our Mission is to positively influence lifestyle behaviors of Maricopa County youth, families, and adults through curriculum based education on nutrition, physical activity and gardening. 

​For help determining if you or your site is eligible for our services, contact Delmi Ortega - 
dortega@cals.arizona.edu

​We Provide Classes, Trainings and Farm to School resources to SNAP-Eligible Audiences at Qualifying Community Sites to Encourage People to Eat Healthy & Stay Active.

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Phoenix, Arizona 85040

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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting (602-827-8223). Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 1-800-352-8401. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.