A FRESH PARTNERSHIP, ROOTED IN HEALTH

Kaiser Permanente supports the belief that good food and good health go hand in hand. And that’s why, we are proud to be the healthcare partner of the Lane County Farmers Market, with a common mission to grow healthier communities.

With the right mix of foods, you not only get the nutrients you need, but eating right can also lower the risk of serious medical issues, and can even improve your mood. Our doctors, nurses and dietitians are passionate about helping to integrate wholesome foods to help keep you feeling your best – and focus on overall care that’s centered around you.

A recipe for healthy living

Visit the Kaiser Permanente booth at the Lane County Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 am to 3 pm) on the dates below to discover healthy eating tips and recipes, sample healthy treats, enjoy giveaways, and more.

Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave and Oak St.

• Sat, May 31

• Sat, June 28

• Sat, July 26

• Sat, August 23

• Sat, September 13

• Sat, October 18

Plus, check out the brand new KP-sponsored Family Fun Zone, with lawn games and fun photo opps, available at every market!

PARTNERSHIPS TO BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY

At Kaiser Permanente, we believe that healthy communities are the foundation for good health. That’s why we partner with organizations across the Northwest to help address the biggest factors that shape people’s health, including:

• Access to care

• Food and nutrition

• Safe and stable housing

• Employment and workforce development

• Education

• Mental health support

As a nonprofit, we invest in key community needs and support local health efforts through funding and staff participation on committees, offering expertise and technical assistance.

Here are just a few of the partnerships and programs we are proud to support in Lane County:

• Cornerstone Community Housing. Sponsorships supporting their commitment to building quality, affordable housing for people living on limited incomes while offering services that promote opportunities for personal growth and economic independence.

• Endeavor Eugene. Partnered with the Eugene Chamber of Commerce to develop Endeavor Eugene, a program to help the business community address equity, inclusion, and diversity within local workplaces.

• Food for Lane County. Grants to support Food is Medicine, which distributes healthy grocery boxes to people living with diet-related chronic illness and have been referred from a medical professional at Community Health Centers of Lane County-South Lane Clinic.

• HIV Alliance. Supporting their work to provide care and wrap around services for people living with HIV/AIDS and prevent new HIV infections, including reducing financial and housing related barriers for people living with Hepatitis C.

• Homes for Good. Working to increase access to secure housing, Kaiser Permanente has supported Homes for Good and ShelterCare. In 2021, Homes for Good opened The Commons on MLK, which provides supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.

• Live Healthy Lane. Supporting the implementation of the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.

• Medical Teams International Care + Connect. Partnership with Medical Teams International to provide mobile dental and health care at no cost to underserved populations.

• Plaza de Nuestra Comunidad. Social and Emotional Wellbeing grantee creating spaces to increase community members’ sense of belonging and improve their social-emotional wellbeing, mental, and physical health.

• ShelterCare. One of the first organizations in the country to receive accreditation from the National Institute for Medical Respite Care for their recuperative care program where patients experiencing homelessness heal after hospital discharge.

• Springfield Volunteers in Medicine. Supporting access to health care for uninsured and under-insured people.

and more . . .

Learn more about our community health efforts and impact across the Northwest region >

Community Support Hub

If you or someone you know needs help with food, housing, paying for utilities, and more, Kaiser Permanente’s Community Support Hub is here to help — for members and nonmembers alike. Explore our resource directory to find community-based programs and services or talk with a specialist by calling 1-800-231-7932.