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A 'prescription' for free, locally grown produce helps combat diabetes, food insecurity
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Could a ‘prescription’ for free fruits and vegetables improve health? North Tulsa nonprofit, FreshRX Oklahoma, fills prescriptions for locally grown fruits and vegetables to help combat heart problems and obesity-related diseases.
Local nonprofit providing free fresh produce to those with type 2 diabetes in north Tulsa
NORTH TULSA, Okla. — FreshRX is a nonprofit food subscription for north Tulsans who have type 2 diabetes, do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables and are looking to live a healthier lifestyle all for free.
New Program Helps Provide Fresh Produce to Tulsa Families with Type 2 Diabetes
A Tulsa family says access to locally grown fruits and vegetables is improving their health. Participants in the Fresh RX Food Program tell News On 6's Sawyer Buccy in just 19 weeks they are already seeing lowered A1C levels. Welcome to Debra Cooper's Kitchen.
New Program Serving Meals, Schooling to Tulsans with Sort 2 Diabetes
In a few months, 50 people with type 2 diabetes and high A1C levels will be given a box of fresh groceries every two weeks for a year through a program called Tulsa FreshRX. Every two weeks a box of free, fresh, local, and nutritious food and a tablet full of cooking classes and food education that don’t require WiFi to access.
Tulsa Area Farmers Working Hard to Provide Fresh Produce for Those in Need
Local farmers are working around the clock to do something good for families participating in the Fresh RX Program. "Everything is just growing and flourishing," said Tulsa Farmer Earl Stripling. This North Tulsa backyard is Earl Stripling's sanctuary.