Oops, I have fallen behind on my blogging. Time just seems
to fly by!
Sometime during my third week I got the chance to go on a first-time
client orientation. A great chance to go outside the office J
I accompanied one of
the dieticians and we drove out to the homes of two different individuals. The
goal is to meet with the person who will be receiving the free-meals or
groceries and to go over the service, routines, and expectations.
The first stop was at an impoverished neighborhood to a woman
in her mid-thirties. She lived in a
small apartment that was just a floor above a corner convenience store. She did not
have air conditioning so the house was rather stuffy. We went over the details of the service
she will be receiving. She then talked
about her children and even a little about
herself. She had a great sense of humor and was very grateful when we were finished.
The second stop was in a very tidy neighborhood
where a 15 year old AIDS patient was living. The teen was rather quiet so we spoke more with his older sister. They were both enthusiastic about the
grocery service. We also did a quick survey that asked how many fruits and
veggies they eat, how many of those are organic, and would they eat more if
there was a whole foods store in the area. We set some goals for the
client. He really wanted to lose weight by eating healthier (less junk
food) and drinking less soda.
I was glad I got a small glimpse into the lives of the people
I aim to improve through Food and Friends.
On our way back, I asked the dietitian what her
favorite part of the job was. She replied that she really enjoyed having such a
large diversity of patients. She works by helping set health and nutrition
goals as well as match individuals with a meal plan that best fits them.
One of the really cool things about Food and Friends is that
if one family member has a life challenging illness and is eligible for the service
other family members in that household can also receive food. This can help the
family save money and lead a more balanced and healthier diet.
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