FOOD AS MEDICINE

Empowering patients through nutrition education and food resources

The Nutrition Education Program we empower patients through nutrition education & resources to help increase access to fresh, nourishing and culturally relevant food. We recognize nourishment on a mind, body, spirit level & focus on meeting patients where they are at.

We hope to develop the program over time to include a full library of resources accessible in different formats and languages, a kitchen tool library, monthly group cooking classes, a free grocery store and meal prep service. We will also partner with local farms to make fresh, local food more accessible to our patients

Nourishment happens on all levels. The Food Empowerment Program is a multifaceted program that focuses on making Chinese Medical Nutrition food education + resources accessible for the community. Our program offers one on one sessions with a Holistic Medical Nutritionist.

These sessions are offered on a sliding scale basis, $5-$100.

Sessions may consist of support with:

  • Food/lifestyle based changes,

  • Meal planning/budgeting,

  • Recipes,

  • Cooking classes,

  • SNAP application assistance

  • Resources to help increase access to fresh food.

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