The Food Bank is committed to providing nutritious food and resources to our neighbors. To thrive, a balanced diet is essential. 

Eat.Move.SaveIllinois Extension 

Find healthy recipes that fit your budget! Search by recipe type or use the search box to look for recipes featuring a specific food item. 

MyPlate Kitchen – USDA

Features balanced, budget-friendly recipes. Filter by nutrition focus, cooking equipment, and cultural cuisine to cater to your specific needs. Website also available in Spanish. 

Click ‘N Cook – The Greater Boston Food Bank

Find affordable and healthy recipes based on the ingredients you have. 

WIC Recipes – Texas Health and Human Services

Recipes featuring WIC foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy. 

Improving Packaged Foods 

Love the convenience of packaged foods? Try these tips for making them healthier. 

Diabetes Food Hub – American Diabetes Association

Explore diabetes-friendly recipes for every occasion. Create a free account to access meal planning and grocery list creation. 

Healthy Recipes – American Heart Association

Find heart-healthy recipes that are good for your wallet. Filter by course, ingredients, and lifestyle. Recipes also available in Spanish. 

Heart-Check Digital Grocery List – American Heart Association

Use this digital grocery list tool when shopping to make smart, heart healthy choices when shopping at a pantry or grocery store.  

Recipes – National Kidney Foundation

Browse recipes for the following conditions: chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant, and diabetes. Recipes also available in Spanish. 

Sample Renal Diet Shopping List – American Kidney Fund

Use this shopping list to create kidney-friendly recipes. 

Sodium Free Spice Blend Recipes – Uconn Husky Nutrition & Sport

Hold the salt! This website features sodium free spice recipes to have all the flavor and none of the salt. 

Allergen-friendly Recipes – Kids with Food Allergies

Skim through allergen-friendly recipes. Filter recipes for the top nine allergens: milk, egg, peanut, soy, wheat, tree nut, shellfish, fish, and sesame. 

Shop by Diet – Sifter

Filter by allergen, health condition, medication, SNAP approved foods and lifestyle diet. 

FoodKeeper – USDA

Maximize the freshness and quality of items by searching by food product. 

Decoding Food Dating

Understanding the difference between “best by,” “sell by, and “enjoy by” dates.