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VeggieRx is a fresh vegetable and fruit prescription program.
“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.”
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
- 2020 VeggieRx Participant, Prineville
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For more information on VeggieRx contact Hannah Brzozowski:
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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.
hannah@hdffa.org HIGH DESERT projects over theFOOD 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.
HDFFA | HIGH DESERT FOOD & FARM DIRECTORY 2021 |
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