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POP UP EAT WELL CENTER Providing nutritious food with understanding, respect and love for individuals living with critical and chronic illnesses

INTRODUCTION  Our pop up Eat Well Center goes in to South Florida food deserts to bring healthy groceries to the chronically ill with understanding, respect and love. All 112 grocery items are available for participants to choose along with 76 seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables offered throughout the year.  At each event we feature nutritious groceries, cooking demonstrations, nutritional counseling & information.  People with chronic conditions or who have food insecurity, leave with enough food for 1 week’s worth of healthy medically tailored foods.

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Though healthy food and education, we lowered her A1C from 11 to 8 in 17 weeks. Participant testimonial

Our bilingual staff, and volunteers proficient in Spanish & Kreyol bring the joy, love and kindness to each event .

All will enjoy the health benefits of high quality, nutritious food, exercise and healthcare in our communities. Thank you! Go to Poverello.org for more information