HEALTHY HEARTS PLUS II
Mommies, Bellies, Babies and Daddies For Week ending 10-2-22
Submitted by: Healthy Hearts Plus II
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Workshop: Mommies, Bellies, Babies & Daddies
Location: Calhoun Center – COVID 96 Foods as Prescription RX & Delivery
Attendance: 161 persons served – 70 families served – 17 pregnant, 17 breastfeeding moms, 5 fathers, 33 babies & toddlers, 18 children, 1 staff, 2 drivers
Race Breakdown: 17 Black; 50 families in need; 3 transients
Deliveries: 17 families delivered by CAHN Transportation
Food Poundage: 1,382 pounds of food; 8.58lbs. of food per family
Nutrition Info: How to rate your food from best to worst
New Mothers: 0
Diapers: 12
Home Deliveries: 17 by CAHN
Home Deliveries: 53 by other means
Total Deliveries: 70
Food sovereignty: 17 foods as prescription bags were delivered to our Pregnant, New Moms and Breastfeeding families during COVID19.
Topic:
We would like to begin our weekly report each week with appreciation to Mr. Tracy Causey and the Capital Area Health Network transportation team for their show of support and collective solidarity as food is medicine bags were delivered to our pregnant, postpartum moms and breastfeeding mothers.
During this time of social distancing and isolation and in compliance with the CDC guidelines, we will make home deliveries to our families so that they will have the necessary nutritious foods utilizing food as medicine. Our staff and drivers continue to follow the state mandated 6 feet distance so that they maintain a safe distance from our families while they provide this essential service.
Our virtual sister circle was held this week. Our doula/prenatal therapist spoke on the topic of the different stages of labor and how to recognize when you are in active labor, and it is time to go to the hospital. May of our moms had questions and shared birth experiences surrounding this topic. The subject matter changed as questions were asked and shared experiences were said as it relates to mental wellness and some of the concerns moms were having in our circle. The support that was shown in the circle for one another was indicative to the sisterhood that is part of the mission of Healthy Hearts Plus II – Mommies, Bellies, Babies & Daddies, “A Mother’s Justice”.
You can find more information on our programs on Facebook and Instagram. On behalf of Dr. Alice Freeman, the entire staff of Healthy Hearts Plus II and the families we serve, we say, “Thank You” for your unselfish love and act of kindness. We pray blessings of good health, peace of mind and total wellness for each of you. Please continue to be safe and well.
Session Needs: None currently.
Conclusion: Care packages consisting of food items and other essentials were distributed to each participant.