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:              1,134 pounds of food; 7.51lbs. of food per family

Nutrition Info:                The truth about sugar

New Mothers:                 1

Diapers:                           8

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. 

This week we had our virtual sister circle which including our centering circle check in. This is a time where our moms can share with the circle any updates on their breastfeeding, pregnancy, baby and child updates and any issue they may want  to discuss. We also take the opportunity during this time to welcome new mothers to the circle.  

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.