INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Indy Hunger Network are continuing the Fresh Start Market Produce Prescription Program this spring, summer and fall. The program provides diet options for healthy eating as well as chronic disease management education and support.
The Produce Prescription Program is available to those who have pre- or existing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer. Participants must be referred by Franciscan Health physicians, screen positive for moderate to high food insecurity and complete a 6-week Cooking Matters course.
Those who participate in the Produce Prescription Program will receive monthly servings of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Sessions of the spring portion of the Produce Prescription Program will run for six consecutive weeks each Monday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning on April 6 and concluding on May 11.
The Produce Prescription Program will take place at Franciscan Health Family Medicine Residency, located at 5230 East Stop 11 Road in Indianapolis.
To register for the Produce Prescription Program, contact Stacey Fink at Stacey.Fink@FranciscanAlliance.org or call (317) 528-3675.