The poor diet that comes with food insecurity carries physical and mental health challenges for adults and children. We have cultivated partnerships with local growers and health professionals with the goal of creating our “Food is Medicine” initiative at One Church Street to address chronic diet-related diseases like diabetes by providing healthy foods and dietary education. Studies have shown that nutrition can be twice as effective as medication, while providing cost savings to the community through reduced Medicaid spending.
How can OCS provide amazing FREE programs like the next Pre-Diabetic/Diabetic Nutrition Awareness class (value $1200)??
Because we have local Foundations that are willing to invest in the health of our community!
Heartfelt thanks to the Johnstown Hospital Foundation for making our Food is Medicine Class possible! (Class begins July 2nd–only 6 spaces left. Reserve yours by calling 518-610-1111)
Check out the photo below:
L – R Tom Bell (OCS Steering Comm Chair), Steve VanArnam George Kline and Paul VanDenburgh (JHF Board members)
2025
Snippets from our Food is Medicine pre-diabetes and diabetes management workshop through One Church Street in partnership with MVP and Nathan Littauer Hospital and led by Dr. Sara Brown, DPT, CNS.
July 31, 2025 – We’re in the news! ‘Food is Medicine’ series empowers community residents with nutritious cooking skills
After reading the article, watch our video below to learn more about the Community Kitchen.
June 12, 2024 – We’re here! The New York State Food Summit in Albany NY! One Church Street is in the building, listening, learning and bringing home info to share with all of you “Collective action and infinite hope!” Natasha Pernicka just said. Well we are the action and hope people!!
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