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nutrition services Nutrition services are available to meet the needs of people of all ages and varying health conditions. Proper nutrition is critical for promoting good health, and for preventing and managing disease. Optimum nutrition is a daily concern from the moment of conception through our senior years. If your doctor recommends nutrition counseling, or if you, or a family member feel the need to improve your dietary habits, there is help available. Registered dietitians and nutrition educators provide counseling on healthy eating for all ages, including pregnant and breastfeeding moms, special nutrition needs for people with diet restrictions due to illness, and weight management. Food assistance programs are available for people who require additional resources. In This Section, You Will Find: • Community Gardens and CSA’s • Cooking Classes • Diabetes and Diabetes Prevention Programs • Emergency Food Programs • Farmers’ Markets • Federal, State and Local Government Sponsored Nutrition Programs • Healthy Vending • Nutrition Consultation • Nutrition Education Services • Pre-natal Nutrition and Nutrition for Infants and Early Childhood • Senior Nutrition Programs • Weight Management
Community Food & Agriculture Coalition
Bonnie Buckingham 117 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 880-0543 cfacinfo@missoulacfac.org www.missoulacfac.org Our aim is to develop a local food system that ensures all people have access to nutritious, affordable food grown by family farmers within our region.
Garden City Harvest
Genevieve Jessop Marsh 103 Hickory St., Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 523-3663 genevieve@gardencityharvest.org www.gardencityharvest.org https://www.facebook.com/garden.city.harvest Garden City Harvest builds community by growing produce with and for people with low-incomes, offering education in agriculture, and supporting the personal restoration of youth and adults.
Harlequin Produce LLC
Community Gardens and CSA’s
Kaly Hess 7266 Heart View Lane, Arlee, MT 59821 (406) 459-7217 harlequin.produce@gmail.com www.harlequinorganicproduce.com Harlequin Produce offers seasonal, organic produce to communities in the Missoula and Jocko Valleys. We provide direct access to local vegetables via the Saturday Clark Fork Market, the Tuesday Missoula Market and our year-round CSA programs.
Bountiful Baskets Food Co-op
Missoula Community Food Co-op
Sally Stevens and Tanya Jolly Multiple site locations, Missoula, MT TanyaandSally@BountifulBaskets.org www.bountifulbaskets.org/
Kate Keller 1500 Burns St., Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 728-369 info@missoulafoodcoop.com www.missoulafoodcoop.com/Harlequin