Our Mission

Plant Power Prescription (Plant Power Rx) is a community-based food prescription initiative working to reduce food insecurity and improve health equity in Miami-Dade County. We believe access to nutritious, plant-based foods and education is a right—not a privilege.

What We Do

Through partnerships with the University of Miami, Mr. Greens Produce, EatWell Exchange, Dade County Street Response (DCSR), Village FREEdge, and the Overtown Youth Center, Plant Power Rx provides:

• Free plant-based food boxes packaged and delivered by Mr. Greens Produce twice weekly for one year, supplying a total of 6 days’ worth of meals for each household member weekly.

• An 8-week nutrition education course, offered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, that teaches families about whole food plant-based (WFPB) nutrition, how to prepare healthy meals, understand nutrition labels, and prevent chronic disease.

• Age-tailored learning experiences, so adults and children can learn and cook together.

• Cultural connection through food, featuring recipes from EatWell Exchange and spice blends from local celebrity chef Calvin Harris of Spiced Up.

Our Impact

1. Dietary Behavior Aims:

• ≥75% of participating families will demonstrate increased consumption of whole, minimally processed plant foods, measured by validated dietary recall surveys

• ≥50% reduction in consumption of ultra-processed foods among participants

2. Nutrition Knowledge & Self-Efficacy Aims:

• ≥80% of participants will show improved nutrition knowledge scores following the 8-week curriculum

• ≥70% will demonstrate retention of knowledge at 12 months

• ≥75% will report increased confidence in preparing healthy meals at home

3. Food Security Aims:

• ≥80% of participating households will demonstrate improvement in food security status, measured using validated screening tools

Our Vision

We’re building a sustainable model that empowers communities to thrive—transforming food access, health education, and wellness for generations to come.