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Pathways To Nutrition
* New Program* Launches Mid-March 2026
General Information
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Pathways to Nourishment (also known as Pathways to Nutrition) is a community-based program that supports women and families in Clark County in accessing healthy food, nutrition education, and culturally meaningful wellness resources. The program is structured like a class, with access to a learning community, in-person workshops, and online activities.
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Our mission is to reduce health disparities by strengthening food security, supporting self-advocacy in health, and building community connections that help women thrive. Through workshops, shared learning, and local partnerships, we promote nourishment as a pathway to long-term health and equity.
Educational Activities
Participants can join a variety of interactive workshops focused on nutrition, wellness, and community support. Workshops are designed to be practical, welcoming, and culturally responsive.
Offerings include:
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Nutrition education and healthy meal planning
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Grocery shopping support and budgeting strategies
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Cooking demonstrations and food preparation skills
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Community gardening and food-growing opportunities
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Conversations on women’s health and wellness
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Supportive spaces for sharing lived experiences and strategies
Desired Participants
50-75 Female- headed households who have experienced food insecurity, received SNAP benefits, and are looking to improve your knowledge about food resources and services in Clark County. Participants should be willing to occasionally participate in workshops, provide feedback on activities, engage in online conversations, and join us fieldtrips over the period mid-March 2026- mid-August 2026.
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Registration Opens: February 20th, 2026
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Free Hot Soup
In partnership with Free Hot Soup Vancouver, we provide meals every Wednesday and Saturday at Esther Short Park (4:30 PM) and Share House (5:00 PM). We accept food donations that would otherwise go to waste and use them to prepare meals for those living outside, in homeless shelters, or anyone in need.
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Free Hot Soup Vancouver is a public, volunteer-led initiative, supported by our staff and the Angelou's Angels group, who assist as cooks and meal distributors.
To get involved and volunteer, please join our Facebook group and contact any of our admins
If you are a Free Hot Soup Volunteer and are interested in acquiring a free food handler's card, please contact our Involvement and Communications Coordinator. Here
Inclusive Community Garden
OWI Education Services has a community garden plot at Mosley Gardens, offering fresh food and produce (limited supply) upon request. We also update our calendar with food and produce giveaways from our partners.
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If you want to volunteer and help us with our garden, please contact us