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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Terrebonne General Medical Center Weight Management Program
8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
The Baton Rouge Clinic Nutritional and Diabetic Education
7373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Sycamore Acres
Locally grown fresh vegetables for purchase. Market dates are made available via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sycamore.farms. Produce delivery is offered.
222 Scallan Street, Cottonport, LA 71327
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Tallulah Farmers’ Market
Find fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and so much more! Fresh produce helps you prepare healthy meals for you and your family. Open from May-December (except September) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
404 North Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
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Teche Action Clinic Nutrition Services
Teche Action Clinic offers families assistance in providing their children with proper nutrition. Registered dietitians provide pregnant women and new mothers with education and helpful information regarding proper nutrition, breastfeeding, immunizations and other issues that affect the health of their children. In addition, Teche Action Clinic can also help individuals enroll in the WIC program (special supplemental nutrition program …
1115 Weber Street, Franklin, LA 70538
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Teche Area Farmers Market
Join us at Bouligny Plaza on West Main Street in downtown New Iberia for the Teche Area Farmers’ Market for fresh fruits and vegetables. The market is open year round on Saturday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can experience their harvest of delicious homegrown produce, preserves …
128 West Main Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
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Teen Mentoring Program
The Teen Mentoring Program is a project of the City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation and Alexandria Police Department. It is open to youth, ages 12 to 19. The hours of the program are Monday through Thursday 2:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. There is no charge. Participants have educational support by …
1801 Sylvester Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Terrebonne General Medical Center Weight Management Program
The Weight Management Program at TGMC is a comprehensive weight loss method that offers clients a life-changing solution to attain an ideal weight. The team consists of a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Coach, and Health Coach. The professional staff assists clients in making smarter nutritional choices for their personal health needs. Clients are monitored weekly to ensure personal weight loss goals are successfully …
8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
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Terrebonne General Medical Center Wellness for Life
The TGMC Wellness for Life team works with your greatest asset, your employees, on helping them stay well. From comprehensive health screenings, and one-on-one consults with our nurse practitioner, to on-site flu shots, employees are given the tools they need to live healthier lives. We work directly with your insurance provider so your screening could …
8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
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The Baton Rouge Clinic Nutritional and Diabetic Education
The Diabetes Education Program, is recommended for all persons with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes or Impaired Glucose Tolerance to help control diabetes and prevent complications. Their team consists of Certified Diabetes Educators, Registered Nurses and Registered Dieticians. Educational topics may include monitoring glucose levels, nutritional selections, exercise regiments and medication management. A Baton …
7373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Thibodaux Main Street Market
Open year-round on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
314 Saint Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
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Tomkins Farm CSA
The Tomkins Farm CSA offers free range chicken eggs, lamb, pork and beef. Meat is offered by the pound of by the side. Along with the meats, they offer a large variety of vegetables and can try to grow what you request if they do not already. The $125 is a monthly fee. Their boxes …
71429 Seeger Road, Covington, LA 70433
Cost: $125
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Tommy Hanmi Youth Center Community Garden
The Tommy Hanmi Youth Center Community Garden offers a unique opportunity for children of the Winnfield area to grow their own produce. The community garden creates a fun environment for children who will feel great about having access to fresh produce they had a hand in growing. The community garden is located at the Tommy Hanmi Youth Center and is funded and …
703 Moss Street, Winnfield, LA 71483
Top Box Foods Louisiana
Top Box Foods Louisiana offers healthy, affordable and convenient foods. You can choose from a wide variety of grocery boxes filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats and seafood. Orders can be made by phone, online, or through a community partner leader. Costs vary based on your order, however a $20 fruit box is …
New Orleans, LA
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Tullos Farmers’ Market
Tullos Farmers’ Market provides a link between the Tullos community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Tullos Farmers’ Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Monday’s from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays from …
6537 Park Street, Tullos, LA 71479
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Union General Medical Nutrition Therapy
Are you diabetic? Do you have high blood sugar? Do you want to improve your health? Do you need a refresher on how to count carbohydrates? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible for Medical Nutrition Therapy. Union General Medical offers a Nutrition Therapy program run by a Registered …
901 James Avenue, Farmerville, LA 71241
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Ville Platte Farmers’ Market
Ville Platte Farmers’ Market provides a link between the Ville Platte community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Ville Platte Farmers’ Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open from June-August on Fridays from 5:00 …
704 North Soileau Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586
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West Monroe City Farmer’s Market
Just the mention of the Farmer’s Market can bring to mind throughts of plump juicy tomatoes, fresh okra, watermelon, home cooked peas and piping hot cornbread. But the Farmer’s Market provides so much more than garden fresh vegetables. You never know what surprises might await you at the Market. Vendors from all over gather with …
1700 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
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Westwego Farmer’s Market
The Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market prepares foods, seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh yard eggs, candles, handmade soaps, jelly, plants, crafts and handcrafted jewelry. Open seasonally from March-October one Friday per month from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
484 Sala Avenue, Westwego, LA 70094
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White Oaks Senior Apartments Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at the White Oaks Senior Apartments in Oak Grove, LA.
600 Hospital Road, Oak Grove, LA 71263
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Winn Farmers’ Market
The Winn Farmers’ Market is where the locals go for the freshest produce, much of it grown right in Winn parish! In one convenient location, you can support local farmers and take home healthy, nutritious vegetables and fruit. Open May-August on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
119 West Main Street, Room 108, Winnfield, LA 71483
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WW (Weight Watchers)
WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) promotes healthy habits that work for real life. The WW workshops are designed to help people reach all their wellness goals, not just weight loss—whether that means eating better, moving more, developing a positive mindset, focusing on weight, or all of the above, WW is for everyone! The focus …
701 Metairie Road, Suite 2 a 108, Metairie, LA 70005
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