DC Greens

Be part of the movement to build a just food system in D.C. We know that D.C. residents desire better food choices. Yet thousands of families face significant barriers to accessing fresh, nutritious food and experience disproportionately high rates of diet-related health conditions. This isn't just about food—it's about social, racial, economic, and health equity. DC Greens is at the forefront of this movement, aiming to advance health equity by building a just and resilient food system. Founded in 2009, our vision is a capital city in which health equity is a central value, healthy food is a human right, and all residents have the resources to shape and control policies and programs for their own communities. Donate today at dcg.news/give. #DCGreens #HealthyFoodIsAHumanRight

New #OnTheBlog: DC Greens' Produce Rx Manager, Luisa Furstenberg-Beckman, reflects on her time attending National Produce Prescription Collaborative’s (NPPC) National Summit: "The Summit pulled cross-sector attendees together from government, academia, medicine, philanthropy, the private sector, and nonprofits. We touched on various aspects of the Produce Prescription field and together we asked hard questions on critical topics, like healthcare, community engagement, storytelling, state and national policy, and — most importantly — funding. Simple topics, right? Hardly. However, these are the important ones that we need to be talking through as a cross-sector field in order to ensure Food is Medicine interventions are more impactful, sustainable, and effective." Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/e3NFss5S #DCGreens #ProduceRx #FoodIsMedicine #DCFoodIsMedicine

Got Saturday plans? We’ll be at #OxonRunDay tomorrow from 12pm–5pm with Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) and #FriendsofOxonRun! Be sure to stop by our table and say hi! #DCGreens #GreatWard8

We’re so grateful to the Chesapeake Bay Program for including DC Greens’ community farm, The Well at Oxon Run, in this beautiful feature on Oxon Run Park. #DCGreens #Ward8Well #GreatWard8 #OxonRun https://lnkd.in/ef_gqUWs

Want to compost but unsure how to start? Join DC Greens for a FREE 2-part composting series! Learn how to compost and discover the secrets of successful composting. This is a two-part series that will be hosted in person at The Well at Oxon Run. Part 1, “Intro to Composting,” is for beginners who are just starting out and want to learn the basics. Part 1 will be offered on two separate occasions: August 17, and again on September 7. Part 2, "Successful Composting" is for those who attended Part 1, and anyone who already has some composting knowledge but would prefer a more advanced session. You do not need to attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2. Registration is FREE but required, as spots are limited. Adults and children are welcome! Attendees ages 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Register now >> https://lnkd.in/eceiPABs

Join DC Greens at the Summer Peace Jam THIS SATURDAY at Marvin Gaye Park! We’re excited to participate in this event promoting peace and health in Ward 7. Don’t miss local artist performances, health workshops, and more! #SummerPeaceJam #DCMusicSummit #Ward7Community

DC Greens has named Eric Angel as its next executive director. Angel, a seasoned nonprofit leader, joins the organization after a decades-long career leading justice-related causes. Angel will assume the role at the end of July. “We are thrilled to welcome Eric to DC Greens,” stated Dominique Hazzard, DC Greens board co-chairperson. “Eric brings decades of experience working to create systemic change in the District. He is a thoughtful and grounded leader whose approach will position DC Greens to continue advancing health equity for years to come.” Angel arrives at DC Greens following his tenure as chief of staff at the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), the civil rights agency within the U.S. Department of Labor that works to protect workers, promote diversity, and enforce the anti-discrimination laws against federal contractors, who make up 20% of the economy. Before his tenure at OFCCP, Angel served as senior policy advisor for Bruce Spiva during Spiva's campaign for D.C. attorney general. “It is an honor to have been selected to lead DC Greens, an organization on the forefront of the Food Is Medicine movement,” stated Angel. “I have long believed that access to healthy food is a human right.” Read the full release: https://bit.ly/3zvyjcJ

?? Hey, ProduceRx fam! Let’s shop at Arcadia's Mobile Markets! ?? Produce Rx participants can shop now at all EIGHT Arcadia Mobile Market locations! Join our Produce Rx team as they visit several markets to demonstrate how to use your cards while you shop. And find the weekly schedule for the mobile markets at Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture | #FoodIsMedicine #DCGreens #ArcadiaFood #ProduceRx

?? Guess who's feelin' fancy! In May, DC Greens launched a new look— and a brand new website! We're looking pretty fresh these days. ?? You can explore our website's great new features, like the events calendar, our blog, and the media index at https://dcgreens.org/. #DCGreens

DC Greens' Produce Rx Coordinator Rita Ackah (left) and Produce Rx Manager Luisa Furstenberg-Beckman (right) wrapped up an inspiring time at #thINc360 Food as Medicine Strategy Summit on May 29–31! Grateful for the insights shared on health equity, social determinants of health, and the transformative power of Food Is Medicine. #HealthcareInnovation #FoodIsMedicine #ProduceRx #DCGreens