veggIerx program

VeggieRx is a fresh vegetable and fruit prescription program.

We believe that everyone deserves good food. We know that in order to make healthy food choices these foods need to be accessible and affordable to everyone. VeggieRx is a free program available in Bend and Prineville for individuals experiencing food insecurity and diet-modifiable disease, like diabetes or heart disease. All of our vegetables and fruits are purchased from regional farmers.

“At the time I was participating in the program I was going through treatment for cancer and having surgery. It helped provide a better understanding of veggies and fruits that I normally would not eat... I felt so much better having the different veggies to cook with and veggies that I can’t afford to buy usually.” - 2020 VeggieRx Participant, Prineville Since 2018: Purchased over $49,000 of VeggieRx produce from 21 local farmers

Provided nutrition counseling and nutrition education resources to over 400 people

In 2020 alone, we positively impacted the lives of 600+ family members in Crook and Deschutes counties in partnership with our local health care system

VeggieRx has provided over 7,500 meals worth of fresh, local food

For more information on VeggieRx contact Hannah Brzozowski:

hannah@hdffa.org

HIGH dESERT FOOdprojects over the years & FARM ALLIAnCE: A look back on 11 years of support,

2014

Volunteers glean excess harvest from farmer’s fields throughout the tri-county area.

2016

Grow & Give Fresh food donation program donating food from farmers, gardeners and farmer’s market patrons to the regional food bank, NeighborImpact, and reaching 45+ emergency food providers.