FEAST (Food, Education, Access, Support, Together)

When Alejandra joined FEAST’s wellness program, she didn’t expect it to change her life. She thought it would be like other nutrition classes she had taken—informative but forgettable. But shortly after enrolling, Alejandra discovered something unexpected: she had diabetes. Her doctor had previously mentioned prediabetes, but like many, she hadn’t taken it seriously. It wasn’t until she joined FEAST that she truly began to understand—and take charge of—her health.

What made this program different was the way it approached change: with empathy, support, and community. At first skeptical, Alejandra quickly embraced new habits. She began reading food labels, making informed choices at the store, and, for the first time, cooking with vegetables. Her whole household felt the impact—her husband’s blood pressure improved, and her son, who once refused anything green, now enjoys salads and exercises daily.

But beyond health improvements, Alejandra experienced something deeper: empowerment. In a community where healthy food options are often inaccessible or unaffordable, Alejandra became an advocate—not just for herself, but for her family and neighbors. “Now I don’t just go for the offers,” she says. “I ask, what will benefit my family?”

She felt seen and supported, never judged or pressured. “They didn’t force information on us. They shared it with us,” she says. That, to her, made all the difference.

Alejandra’s story is a powerful reminder that programs like FEAST don’t just teach—they transform. They ripple out from one participant to whole families, building healthier, more resilient communities.