Community
Resources for the people.
The health and wellness journey can be difficult to start, or even to maintain, without some know-how. I have a compiled a list of resources for community members like yourself looking to start their journey and find opportunities they didn’t know were out there.
Check back here frequently for updates.
+ Portland BIPOC Healthcare Providers
This is a living document, compiled by Dr. Montserrat Andreys, DC, and will be continuously updated: Portland BIPOC Healthcare Providers
+ Resources for Eating Healthy on a Budget
Farmers Market Fund is a Portland non-profit dedicated to providing low-income, elderly and under-served populations greater access to fresh, locally grown foods.
Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) is a program “matches” SNAP benefits spent at participating farmers markets. For every $2 of SNAP benefits you choose to spend, you’ll get a match of up to $10 in DUFB that you can spend on fruits and vegetables.
Feeding The Masses is a guide and cookbook for feeding crowds of 150 or more.
Urban Gleaners is a local food distribution warehouse, that collects donated delicious, fresh food before it goes to waste, and distributes meals and pantry items to people who need it.
Food Hero is a website that provides quick, tasty, healthy recipes and helpful cooking tips.
SNAP Ed Connection is a dynamic online resource center that provides tips and resources for local, and healthy eating on a budget.
Oregon Farmers Markets Association website offers a unique “find a market” function and a directory of markets in the state.
Choose My Plate is the USDA’s compilation of resources for healthy eating on a budget.
+ Nutrition
- Dr. Sebi's Methodology
- What are the energies, flavors and other properties of food?
- What is citrus peel? What is it used for?
+ Gardening Resources
+ Recommended Reading
- Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 30th Edition by Paulo Freire (Full Book PDF)
- See full book list here
