o Offers more plant-based proteins and "plant forward" foods on the cafeteria menu.
o Works in partnership with Frenchtown School District, where students are learning
about aquaponics and growing microgreens. These harvested veggies are included on
the cafeteria menu.
Improves access to sustainable and locally farmed healthy foods by partnering with the Western
Montana Growers Coop, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that delivers right
to the hospital so caregivers can enjoy fresh fruit, eggs, milk, and veggies.
https://www.wmgcoop.com/csa
Grows produce and flowers in their "Providence Healing Garden"
o The garden was designed to be enjoyed by all and includes accessibility features.
o Over 1,200 pounds of produce are donated annually to the Missoula Food Bank.
o Staff from Garden City Harvest tend to the garden, cut the flowers and deliver bouquets to
nurse's stations throughout the hospital.
o The hospital staff partnered with Garden City Harvest to deliver a "Beginning Gardener's
Workshop" on Facebook video:
https://www.facebook.com/193335057442218/videos/2648615418753334.
Supports a "Prescription Produce Program"
o This wellness program allows patients to access healthy, locally grown produce from local
farmer's markets by prescription from their doctor. This program is supported by
community benefit/community health investment.
For more information, please contact Sarah E. Johnson, BSN, BA, RN-BC, RN Sustainability Assistant,
Neuro/Ortho RN at sarah.johnson4@providence.org.
Providence Milwaukie Hospital and Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Creates a healthier community through
their "Community Teaching Kitchen,"
which provides outpatient nutrition
counseling, regular screening for food
insecurity, access to healthy food, culinary
skills building, and support.
o Students learn how to cook the
meals, and then go to the family market to get the fresh produce and ingredients to
make the recipes at home.
o In 2020 to date, there have been 796 visits; 1,974 individuals served, and 51,437 pounds
of food distributed. Learn more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19CoEU9S-
dM&feature=youtu.be.
Feeds the most vulnerable with sustainable produce grown in their ministry garden.
o Each year, 1,200 – 2,000 pounds of
produce is harvested and donated to
Esther's Pantry, which serves the AIDS
community, and feeds a low-income
housing community.
o Caregivers harvest produce every week
– be it lettuce, potatoes, strawberries,
and kale.
Cafes @ Milwaukie & Willamette Falls are:
1. Composting
2. Purchasing local foods
3. No longer selling sugary beverages
