Nutrition

Nutrition is a primary focus of all we do at Helena Food Share. We believe our community is healthier when everyone has access to nutritious food. When people have the necessary nutrients to support human health, they have more energy, stronger immune systems, and experience increased overall mental and physical health.

Balanced nutrition is central to all our food-sharing programs:

• The Grocery Share Market provides fresh produce, grains, dairy, eggs, and meat for customers in the Market to support healthy eating, along with other grocery staples.
• The Farm Stand offers a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables throughout the growing season.
• The Garden and High Tunnel grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs for our Market, Farm Stand, and Education programs.
• In partnership with the Montana Harvest of the Month program, Montana-grown products and recipes are featured monthly in the Grocery Share Market.
• The Charlie Cart cooking demonstrations are held each week in the Pantry, showing how easy it is to create healthy and delicious meals.
• The Community Room is an educational space dedicated to addressing our community’s health and nutritional needs. Any group that aligns with the Helena Food Share mission may request the use of the room for classes and events open to the community. Learn more and request use on the Community Room web page.
• Fresh Is Best store food drives are held throughout the year, encouraging shoppers to donate fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Nutrition Partners work with us to provide food for our neighbors in need who have special health requirements: Food Is Care & Food Farmacy Grant programs

Want to Learn More?

Check out the Resource Links on this page, watch for upcoming events that support our nutrition initiatives on the Helena Food Share Calendar, and check out our  Blog posts to learn how Helena Food Share supports nutrition in our community