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The Heimerdinger Foundation, Inc.

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4004 Hillsboro Pike suite 223 b, Nashville, TN 37215, USA

EIN Number: 45-4049547

contact information

Phone: 615-730-5632

Hours: Closed

Mon - Fri 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://hfmeals.org/

Email: info@hfmeals.org

NTEE Code: G30: Cancer

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

We are dedicated to raising awareness in our community about healthy lifestyles and nourishing meal preparation. We strive to be a resource for those undergoing cancer treatments by providing guidance, support, and delicious organic meals. The Heimerdinger Foundation provides and delivers organic, nutrient-dense meals and nutrition education free of charge to people facing cancer through its signature Meals 4 Health and Healing program. Every week, we serve approximately 800 nutrient-dense servings to nearly 100 cancer patients and their caregivers so that those going through cancer treatment can focus on healing. Our meals, based on a plant-forward menu, are immune boosting and anti-inflammatory. Our clients share with us that this gift of food is a critical source to their healing and that the nutrition education we provide inspires a transformational journey in how they learn to nourish themselves. Food is medicine and is a source of comfort and connection as well. Along with this mission is the priority of youth development. As we engage teen volunteers in joining our Meals 4 Health and Healing team, we provide nutrition education, cooking skills, knowledge around meal preparation, leadership skills, and the importance of giving back to the community. Meals 4 Health and Healing was designed after the Ceres Community Project of Sonoma County, California.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Meals 4 Health & Healing Meals 4 Health & Healing provides whole food, organic, nutritious meals free of charge to cancer patients undergoing treatments in Williamson and Davidson Counties. The meals are prepared by volunteer mentor chefs and local teens and delivered free of charge to clients once a week. The program seeks to build a caring community by providing a valued service to those with a life-threatening disease. Clients and adult and teen volunteers are provided with education about the health benefits of whole foods. Teen chefs learn about healthier food options, basic cooking skills, gardening, and leadership as well as help provide a valued service in the community by simply preparing meals for cancer patients.