To provide educational programs that increase the likelihood of healthy food choices consistent with the most recent dietary advice as reflected in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, MyPyramid and Nutrition Facts.

To provide practical foods and nutrition education training via training and technical assistance and services delivery, materials adaptation and development, resources support, development of practical applied research, evaluation, and collaboration facilitation.

To safeguard the health and well-being of limited income households by promoting skills building and access to a healthy diet.

To provide statewide leadership and work with a diversity of organizations to achieve common goals.