Home Food Farmacy nutrition program kicks off in Waynesboro July 19
Local

Food Farmacy nutrition program kicks off in Waynesboro July 19

Crystal Graham
shopping
(© igishevamaria – stock.adobe.com)

The Food Farmacy program kicks off July 19 at the Rosenwald Community Center in Waynesboro.

The program is presented by Lifeworks Project, the Allegheny Mountain Institute and Augusta Health.

The free 12-week program is designed to improve health through nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and access to fresh vegetables.

This program is open to anyone interested in learning how to manage and/or prevent chronic conditions through a healthy diet and who wants to learn how to eat healthier in a practical and affordable way.

The program runs through October 4 and meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Participants will receive weekly recipe cards, hands-on food demonstrations, nutrition education and fresh produce to take home each week.

Registration is required to ensure there is enough free produce for participants. Call (540) 332-4191 for more information.

Multimedia

 




Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

Latest News

hay farm
Richmond

Spanberger declares State of Emergency to address critical hay shortage

cville sabroso festival
Region/State

Charlottesville: Kadencia Orchestra to headline 14th annual Cville Sabroso

Kadencia Orchestra, which has performed at the now-shuttered Kennedy Center, will headline the 14th annual Cville Sabroso, which is being presented on Saturday from 2-9 p.m. at Ting Pavilion in the Downtown Mall.

debra freeman kelvin washington
Local

Waynesboro: Breaking down the race for the Ward C seat on the School Board

I was thisweekold when I learned that Debra Freeman, Waynesboro School Board member, CEO at the local Boys & Girls Club, former executive director of the local homeless shelter, was herself homeless for six months.

uva football xavier brown
UVA Football

UVA Football: ACC releases list of conference opponents on 2027 schedule

police investigation
Local

We asked the Waynesboro PD for an update on the Westwood Hills investigation

sports media news conference
UVA Football

UVA Football: Locker room douchebag culture has taken over the sports media

ethan anderson uva baseball
UVA Baseball

UVA Baseball: Ethan Anderson ’24 earns promotion to Triple-A Norfolk