Empower Individual Change

Find free tools and programs that help individuals, families and communities take small, practical steps toward healthier and budget-friendly eating, active living and overall wellbeing.

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Build skills in healthy eating, physical activity and food budgeting.

The Community Change Hub helps support healthier communities in two important ways:

  • Community-level change through efforts that improve access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity.
  • Individual change through practical tools that help people build healthy habits every day.

Whether you're working to improve wellbeing in your community or looking for resources for yourself and your family, these free MSU Extension tools can help.

More tools for community partners and individuals can be found in our four areas of practice: Champion Early Health, Champion School Wellness, Champion Food Access, and Champion Active Communities.


Cook Healthy, Spend Less

This free, 6-week series brings simple nutrition tips and basic cooking skills directly to your email inbox. Each lesson includes ways to eat nutritiously, stretch your food dollars, cook foods you enjoy, and add more movement to your day.

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Food Budgeting

Eat well for less with practical skills for creating a food budget, planning meals, shopping for groceries, and finding and using food assistance dollars.

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Physical Activity

Looking for ways to be active? Whether you’re just getting started or searching for new ideas, MSU Extension offers fun, practical ways to build movement into your day.

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Recipes

Nutritious, delicious, and budget-friendly. Inspired by our programs, these recipes and tips are made for real life, whether you're cooking for one or feeding your family. From quick dinners to kid-friendly snacks, we've got you covered.

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