Harvest Home’s corporate this season has been EmblemHealth. With the support of EmblemHealth, Harvest Home Farmer’s Markets in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Harlem and Queens are offering families:
- Direct access to farm-fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms.
- Live cooking demonstrations by Community Educators using foods found at the farmer’s market to prepare healthy dishes. Receipe cards of each dish, printed in English and Spanish, will include nutritional information and be available to take home.
Additionally, EmblemHealth is providing:
- Vouchers for $1 off purchases at the markets, distributed to Medicaid members.
- Health screenings and information throughout the season.
- Vouchers for a free glucose meter.
Harvest Home is a leader in providing low-income communities access to farmer’s markets and pioneered the “Eating for Good Health” initiative to bring under-served residents the foods, know-how and hands-on tools to eat and live well.
“EmblemHealth’s support is instrumental in our mission to educate families about the health benefits of eating fresh, local and seasonal produce and how to prepare delicious, healthy meals,” said Maritza Wellington Owens, chief executive officer and founder of Harvest Home.
About Harvest Home Farmer’s Market The market is operated by Harvest Home Farmers’ Market, Inc. (HHFM) an East Harlem based non-profit whose mission is to increase access to farm fresh, locally grown produce for consumers in high need, low-income New York communities identified as “fresh and healthy food deserts.” Founded in 1993, HHFM operates a network of farmers markets in East Harlem, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens communities under-served by grocery stores and other fresh food outlets. The farmers’ markets provide direct producer-to-consumer economic opportunities for farmers and food producers who sell their goods at HHFM markets. For more information, visit www.harvesthomefm.org.
About EmblemHealth
EmblemHealth, Inc., through its companies Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and HIP Health Plan of New York (HIP), provides quality health care coverage and administrative services to approximately 2.8 million people. Groups and individuals can choose from a variety of PPO, EPO and HMO plans, as well as coverage for prescription drugs and dental and vision care. We offer a choice of networks, including quality doctors and other health care professionals throughout the region, leading acute care hospitals across the tristate area, and physicians and hospitals across all 50 states. For more information, visit www.emblemhealth.com.
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