Community Resource Guide
Well-Ahead Louisiana Community Resource Guide
Populated by Louisiana residents, the Community Resource Guide provides local resources for topics such as breastfeeding, diabetes prevention and management, health screenings, healthy eating, heart disease, physical activity, stress management, and tobacco cessation.
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General Trass High School Community Garden
700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lake Providence, LA 71254
Dining With Diabetes Classes
Dining with Diabetes is a four-part educational series on diabetes that helps adults at risk for type 2 diabetes, who are pre-diabetic or who have diabetes, and their families/caregivers learn how to manage their condition through menu planning, carbohydrate counting, portion control, and label reading. Participants have the opportunity to sample healthful foods using the …
1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Dynamic Dimensions Nutrition and Wellness Classes
Dynamic Dimensions offers nutrition and wellness classes to help participants develop a better relationship with food and exercise. Based on the concepts of intuitive eating, as well as exercise and strategies for sticking to a plan, this 12 week program will cover things such as how to “clean” up your kitchen (clean eating concept), grocery …
545 Cyper Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
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Eat Fit Restaurants
The Baton Rouge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (BRAND) and Healthy BR have partnered with Ochsner Eat Fit to promote nutritious and delicious options at local restaurants that will support Healthy BR’s overall initiative “to build a healthier Baton Rouge for all.” Check the website for local restaurants that offer healthy menu options when dining out.
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EBRP Main Library Farmers Market
Red Stick Farmers mission is to build a healthy and strong local food system; to increase sustainability of independent local farmers, fishers and food producers; and to foster stewardship of land and community through public markets. Open seasonally (weather permitting) on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Erath Farmers Market
Join the Town of Erath as they hold their Famer’s Market in Erath City Park. Plenty of vendors will be on-hand selling fresh vegetables, eggs, preserves, breads and other baked goods, plants, crafts and more. Fresh fruits and vegetables help you prepare healthy meals for you and your family! Open June through December once a …
100 City Park Drive, Erath, LA 70533
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Eunice Farmers Market
Choose from seasonal garden vegetables, fruits, and other locally made products. Fresh produce helps you make healthy meals for you and your family! Open April through November on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Park Avenue and Second Street, Eunice, LA 70535
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Exxon Mobil YMCA Farmers Market
Red Stick Farmers mission is to build a healthy and strong local food system; to increase sustainability of independent local farmers, fishers and food producers; and to foster stewardship of land and community through public markets. Open seasonally (weather permitting) on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
7717 Howel Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
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Faithful Families Thriving Communities
Faithful Families Thriving Communities offers faith communities simple solutions to help them eat smart, move more, and prevent chronic disease. The program provides individuals, families, and communities with the skills to be able to eat more meals at home, move more in their everyday routine, and help their communities lead healthier lives. Vision of Faithful …
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Farmers and Artisans Market of Leesville
Farmers and Artisans Market provides a link between the Marksville community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Farmers and Artisans Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
507 3rd Street, Leesville, LA 71446
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Farmerville Farmers Market
Fresh fruits and vegetables available to help you provide healthy meals for you and your family. Open year-round Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
407 South Main Street, Farmerville, LA 71241
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Folsom Community Farmers Market
Folsom Community Farmers Market provides a link between the Folsom community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Farmers Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open March through November, every third Saturday of the month …
Railroad Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437
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Food Addicts Anonymous
Food Addicts Anonymous, a free weekly support group to provide fellowship for men and women willing to recover from the disease of food addiction, meets every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lane Regional Medical Center.
6300 Main Street, Zachary, LA 70791
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Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana
The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana seeks to battle hunger and increase the wellness of our community by securing food and providing it to partner agencies that feed the hungry; fostering public awareness; and managing direct distribution programs. There is more than enough food in America to feed every man, woman and child, yet here …
4600 Central Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203
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Franklin Farmers Market
Franklin Farmers Market provides a link between the Franklin community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Farmers Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open year-round on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and …
306 Willow Street, Franklin, LA 70538
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Franklinton Farmers Market
Franklinton Farmers’ market offers fresh produce, meats, dairy and other items from local farms and artisans. Open year-round, Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Washington Street & 15th Avenue, Franklinton, LA 70438
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General Trass High School Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at General Trass High School in Lake Providence, LA.
700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lake Providence, LA 71254
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German Coast Farmers Market
The German Coast Farmers Market serves as a community gathering place, tourist destination and a market for a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other value-added items in the parish of St. Charles. There are various vendors that sell an assortment of items. Bees are my business sells local bee honey, farm eggs, honey with walnuts, honey with …
1313 Paul Maillard Road, Luling, LA 70070
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Gibsland Farmers Market
Gibsland Farmers Market offers fresh produce, and has a great variety of fruits and vegetables to give your family healthy options! Gibsland Farmers Market is held on Main Street downtown (Highway 154) from June to October. Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. until sold out.
2484 Main Street, Gibsland, LA 71028
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Greenwood Farmers Market
Greenwood Farmers Market encourages residents to take advantage of the local farmers, backyard growers selling their fresh produce. Fresh fruits and vegetables help you make healthy meals for you and your family! Open June through August from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
9381 Greenwood Road, Greenwood, LA 71033
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Gretna Farmers Market
Gretna Farmer’s Market provides a link between the Gretna community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Farmer’s Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open year-round every Saturday (rain or shine) from 8:30 a.m. to …
2nd Street and Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053
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