ACCESS PROGRAMS Fresh Food

GROW & GIVE AND FRESH HARVEST KITS

Highlights

• Our Food Security Advisory Committee provided valuable input on our Food Access programs

• Provided 5,648 Fresh Harvest Kits to regional food pantries since 2018 — the equivalent of 22,592 meals

• Partnered with the Oregon Food Bank in Sisters and Jefferson County to spark community conversations about food and nutrition security

We strengthen the ties between traditional food security efforts (food bank) and building healthy food systems (farm to plate). We purchase food directly from local farm Partners for our Food Access programs. We offer educational materials, and partner with regional organizations to improve access for those who have been marginalized due to systems and policies that do not adequately meet their needs.

Grow & Give: A fresh food donation program where we, with local farms and our Harvest Team, annually collect and donate 15–30,000 lbs. of produce to NeighborImpact (regional food bank).

Fresh Harvest Kits: Ready-to-make meal kits including fresh produce, pantry staples, recipes, and Savory Spice Shop spices available for free at local food pantries and other community organizations.

Kit de cosecha fresca: Los kits de Cosecha Fresca son cajas con alimentos listos para preparar que incluyen productos frescos, productos básicos de despensa, recetas y especias de la tienda “Savory Spice” y están disponibles de forma gratuita en los bancos locales de alimentos. Las recetas están disponibles en español e inglés.

Veggierx

VeggieRx is back! This fresh produce prescription improves healthy eating habits for those experiencing food insecurity and diagnosed with dietmodifiable disease(s).

VeggieRx is a free fresh fruit and vegetable prescription program. Participants receive locally grown vegetables/fruits, nutrition education, and 1:1 support from HDFFA’s Nutritionist. Participants eat more produce, experience less food insecurity, shop for produce on a budget, and gain confidence in stretching their meals to include fresh foods. Since 2018, we have invested $85,623 in fresh food from local farmers, with a total impact of $148,985 on the local economy. To find out more visit: hdffa.org/veggierx

Nutrition Resources / Recursos Nutricionales

Our nutrition library in English and Spanish is full of information about:

• Food shopping

• Storage tips

• Recipes

• General nutrition

• Veggie fact sheets

Nuestros bibliotecas de nutrición en inglés y español tiene mucha información sobre:

• Compras de alimentos

• Consejos de almacenamiento

• Recetas

• Nutrición en general

• Hojas informativas sobre verduras

“Thanks so much (to the HDFFA Harvest Team) for coming out this summer and taking food to share with the community. We are glad it didn’t go to waste and could be shared with others who enjoyed it!”

Ustedes sabemos que tenemos un biblioteca de recursos para nutrición en Ingles y Español? IN 2022

— Well Rooted Farms, 2023 Farm Partner & produce donor

26,397 Pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables collected for 50+ local hunger relief agencies—over 16,000 meals!

For more information, contact Abigail Gustke, Community Food Access Manager at abigail@hdffa.org

For more information, contact Kelly Moffatt, VeggieRx Senior Manager at kelly@hdffa.org