VeggieRx
VeggieRx
VeggieRx is a fresh produce prescription program that improves healthy eating habits for individuals experiencing food insecurity and diagnosed with diet-modifiable disease. Participants receive fresh vegetables and fruits, nutrition education, and one-on-one support from HDFFA Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist.
The majority of the produce provided Central Oregon farmers. Since 2018, we have invested $27,000 into the pockets of farmers with a total impact of $46,980 on the local economy. In 2020, we will purchase $25,000 in crops, providing 7,500 meals for 200 + families.
VeggieRx participants:
- Eat more vegetables and fruits
- Experience less food insecurity
- Feel more confident in their ability to stretch meals using fresh food and shop for produce on a budget.
I feel better. I feel more confident to work out. To make other lifestyle changes. Once you start feeling better you just want to continue to make healthier changes.”
– 2018 Veggie Rx Participant
The Farmers Market Model
Bend and Redmond
- 8 weeks worth of fresh food vouchers at
The Bend Farmers Market or The Redmond Farmers Market - Nutrition education materials
- Healthy recipes
- 1-on-1 support and tips for eating healthy from HDFFA Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist
The Mobile Produce Model
Prineville
- Participants shop NeighborImpact’s Fresh To You mobile pantry for pantry staple items
- 8-Fresh Harvest Kits (Central Oregon farm fresh food, recipe and spices)
- Nutrition education materials
- 1-on-1 support and tips for eating healthy from a HDFFA Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist
Get Connected
For more info
Contact Hannah
hannah@hdffa.org
541-610-6046
Do you want to refer a patient to VeggieRx?
Access our Provider Fact Sheet
or contact Hannah
Hannah Brzozowski
hannah@hdffa.org
541-610-6046
Do you want to accept VeggieRx vouchers at the farmers market? Do you want to grow food for VeggieRx: Fresh To You?
Contact Hannah Brzozowski
hannah@hdffa.org
541-610-6046
Do you want volunteer with VeggieRx?
Fill out our volunteer form
Check out our 2019 and 2018 VeggieRx report.
Want to learn even more?
Contact Hannah Brzozowski
hannah@hdffa.org
541-610-6046
Fresh to You
mobile food pantry
NeighborImpact’s Fresh To You has healthy meal-building staples including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy, grains and more. Learn how HDFFA helped to support this project.
Our Nutrition Resources
Fresh Food Access Resources
- List of regional food banks, locations and contact info.
- Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Program
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP)
Other Programs & Resources
Funding provided by:
