Produce Rx Participant Hub
This page contains information and resources for current participants enrolled in DC Greens’ Produce Rx program. If you have questions or need assistance accessing the resources on this page, please contact the Produce Rx team at producerx@dcgreens.org or 202-601-9200 (press “2” to reach the Produce Rx team).
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Food & Shopping
Healthcare & Medical Check-Ins
Where to Shop
You can use your Produce Rx Fresh Connect card at Arcadia Mobile Market, Costco, Giant Food, Harris Teeter, Safeway, Walmart, and Capital Area Food Bank’s Curbside Groceries Truck. Use the look-up tool below to find the store nearest to you.
What You Can Buy
YES:
- Whole fruits & veggies
- Cut fruits & veggies
- Packaged fresh veggies (trimmed & washed)
- Packaged lettuce/salad blends (without dried fruit, nuts, or dressing)
What You Can't Buy
NO:
- Frozen whole or mixed fruit and vegetables
- Canned veggies or fruits
- Dried fruits, herbs, or nuts
- Dried or canned beans or lentils
Food Resource Guide
Many great local organizations offer even more food resources that Produce Rx participants can tap into. Open our Food Resource Guide to find even more ways to access fresh, healthy food near you.
When to See Your Provider
Participants in Produce Rx are required to check in with their health care team between the 4th and 6th month of their enrollment in order to remain in the program. This check-in can be virtual or in person. Some examples of providers are a doctor, social worker, nurse practitioner, dietitian, or case manager. Click below to see when your required check-ins are.
Health Tracker Questions for Provider Visits
Produce Rx is more than just a benefit to receive healthy food. It’s a program to help you manage your chronic diseases with fresh fruit and veggies. It is also an opportunity to work with your healthcare team to take charge of your health! Prepare for your doctor’s appointment and feel confident in bringing up any concerns or questions. Please choose any of the questions below that are most useful to you!
Are my blood sugar and blood pressure measurements okay?
What is a good goal for me?
How often should I check these numbers? Can you show me how to do it correctly?
What are some signs that my blood sugar or my blood pressure is too low or too high?
I’ve been feeling these symptoms: ____. Are these side effects from my medications? Are these normal? What may be the cause?
Do any changes need to be made to my medications? I’m concerned about these side effects: ____.
What lifestyle choices can I make to improve my health and stay healthy?
What other health screenings, tests, or specialists do I need?
Are there other services or programs that can support me?
Office Hours with Carolina
Join the Produce Rx team for a virtual monthly “Office Hour” with Carolina Moppett, Produce Rx Coordinator. Participants are invited to call in and ask questions, share information and build community. The time and date of the office hours will be announced via text each month.
Adjúntese con el equipo de Produce Rx para horas de oficina mensuales a través de Zoom con Carolina Moppett, Coordinadora de Produce Rx. Participantes son invitados para llamarla y hacer preguntas, compartir información y construir comunidad. La hora y fecha de los reuniones se anunciarán por mensaje de texto cada mes.
Upcoming Events
Events
List of events in Photo View
Produce Rx News
Retailer Update: Produce Rx Participants Can Now Shop at Target
Produce Rx, Produce Rx Participants, Releases and Statements
Produce Prescription Program Shows Measurable Health Gains for DC Medicaid Patients, New Report Finds
Advocacy, Produce Rx, Produce Rx Participants, Releases and Statements
Share Your PRx Experience
Many PRx participants have shared with us that they tried new things while in the program. Do you have a recipe that you’d like to share with the community? Did you visit The Well at Oxon Run and snap a picture of your harvest? Maybe you’d like to send a photo of a new fruit that you can’t wait to try when you get home. Fill out the form below to upload photos, recipes and general food advice for the rest of the PRx community. We’d love to hear from you!
Contact Our PRx Team
Call us
202-601-9200, press “2” to reach the Produce Rx team Text Us 833.233.8979
Email us
ProduceRx@dcgreens.org
Contacta nuestro equipo de PRx
Llámenos
Llámenos 202.601.9200, pulse “2” para ponserse en contacto con el equipo de Produce Rx
Mandarnos un mensaje de texto 833.233.8979
Envíanos un correo
Enviénos un correo electrónico a ProduceRx@dcgreens.org