Health insurers commit half a million to Portland’s planned food market, funding cooking workshops and nutrition education for underserved communities.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The James Beard Public Market announced Tuesday a $500,000 commitment from Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Cambia Health Foundation, marking another funding milestone for the long-planned downtown Portland food market, according to a joint press release.
The contribution will support the market’s Nutrition for All Initiative, offering cooking workshops, nutrition education classes and community outreach for historically underserved communities.
“Regence and Cambia Health Foundation’s investment strengthens our ability to deliver programs that will reach thousands of Oregonians,” said Jessica Elkan,
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