Swain-Macon Produce Rx Program

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About

The Swain-Macon program is designed to deliver fresh, locally grown, healthy food boxes every week for 26 weeks to 100 families experiencing food insecurity in Swain and Macon counties. The boxes support the local WNC food system and economy by sourcing most included items from local farmers and food producers.

As the community gains increased access to fresh produce, health outcomes improve, fostering a more resilient population. Furthermore, by sourcing all food included in the boxes from local farmers, the program contributes to environmental sustainability and reduces the carbon footprint associated with food transportation.

The Swain-Macon Produce Rx program serves as a holistic model, addressing health, economic, and environmental dimensions to build a more robust and interconnected community.

Program Partners
  • MountainWise
  • Darnell Farms
  • Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP)
  • Swain County Health Department
  • Macon County Health Department
  • EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS)
Program Components
  • Home delivered weekly food boxes with recipes.
  • Monthly in-person gatherings:
    • Live cooking demonstrations
    • Children’s activities
    • Family resources
    • Cooking equipment
    • Gas cards
Below are recipes and farmer bios for the 2024 series of the Produce Rx Program
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January / Enero

Make an easy seasonal greens salad with apples & mustard vinaigrette (ensalada de verduras con manzanas y vinagreta de mostaza)

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February / Febrero

Watch to see how to make a delicious Greens & Grains Bowl (bol de verduras y granos)

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March / Marzo

Make  Cauliflower Soup (sopa de coliflor) with Rose James

SO EASY and even easier with an Instant-/One-Pot pressure cooker and an immersion blender!

Make Black Bean Tacos (tacos de frijoles negros) & Apple Salsa (salsa de manzana)with Jenna Kranz

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April / Abril

Make-Ahead Egg & Veggie Sandwiches (sándwiches de huevo y verduras)

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MAy / MAyo

Make Crunchy Brassica Salad (ensalada crujiente de brassica) with Jenna Kranz

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June / Junio

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July / Julio

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please reach out to the program coordinator with any inquiries:

Sarah Tennyson

email: sarah@mountainwise.org

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