VeggieRx

VeggieRx is a fresh produce prescription program that improves healthy eating habits for individuals experiencing food insecurity and diagnosed with diet-modifiable disease. This program aims to increase the access to and consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits by participants who receive vouchers for produce as well as nutrition education.

In 2018, participants ate more vegetables and fruits during and after the program. Experienced food insecurity was reduced following the program. Participants felt more confident in their personal ability to stretch meals using fresh food and shop for produce on a budget. Since program implementation in 2018 $27,000 has been spent on produce from local farms.

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

8 weeks worth of fresh food vouchers at
The Bend Farmers Market or The Redmond Farmers Market
Nutrition education
Healthy recipes
1-on-1 support and tips for eating healthy from a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist

The Mobile Produce Model

Participants shop NeighborImpact’s Fresh To You fresh food mobile pantry
8 styled meal kits; Fresh Harvest Kits
Nutrition education
1-on-1 support and tips for eating healthy from a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist