Workshop:                       Mommies, Bellies, Babies & Daddies 

Location:                         Calhoun Center – COVID 96 Foods as Prescription RX & Delivery

Attendance:                   163 persons served – 72 families served – 15 pregnant, 19    breastfeeding moms, 6 fathers, 33 babies & toddlers, 19 children, 1 staff 2 drivers

Race Breakdown:           18 Black; 50 families in need; 3 transients

Deliveries:                        18 families delivered by CAHN Transportation

Food Poundage:              1,006 pounds of food; 13.97 lbs. of food per family

Nutrition Info:                  Know your nutritional nutrients  

New Mothers:                 1

Diapers:                           1

Home Deliveries:           18 by CAHN

Home Deliveries:           54 by other means

Total Deliveries:             72

Food sovereignty:         18 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. 

This week we welcomed our mental health professional to our virtual sister circle. She shared with our mothers’ techniques that they can apply when working through the “terrible twos”. She provided applicable processes that any parent can utilized when their children begin to assert themselves. She also provided tips on remaining patients when we are working through difficult moments with our babies. Our doula was present to provide important information on pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. 

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.