Set the Table
Introductions, trust-building, the sobremesa concept, and baseline reflection.
Signature program
Harvesting Wellness Around the Table
A four-month wellness program where adults gather every other week to share food, build relationships, and explore practical topics that affect health and quality of life.
Program purpose
Build healthier habits while forming meaningful peer support.
The program uses food, conversation, and culturally familiar gathering practices to create a welcoming setting for learning, reflection, and lifestyle change.
Participants explore food and nutrition, physical activity, chronic disease prevention, stress and sleep, financial well-being, and social connection.
Program format
4 monthsprogram duration
8 meetupsheld every other week
~2 hoursper session
12–20 adultsrecommended pilot cohort
Sessions can take place in community spaces, faith-based sites, housing community rooms, parks, schools, clinics, partner sites, or other trusted neighborhood settings. A WhatsApp or similar group supports reminders, resources, encouragement, and follow-up between sessions.
Eight-session journey
From setting the table to sustaining community.
Food Stories & Better Choices
Culture, balanced meals, hydration, labels, portions, and practical swaps.
Heart Health
Risk factors, blood pressure, cholesterol, stress, sleep, activity, and prevention.
Diabetes Awareness
Prediabetes, sugar management, portion awareness, prevention, and long-term health.
Physical Activity
Enjoyable movement, strength, balance, energy, cognition, mood, and social activity.
Sleep & Stress Management
Rest, routines, screen habits, emotional regulation, and when to seek help.
Financial Well-Being
Budgeting, saving, debt, confidence, self-advocacy, and personal leadership.
Community Check-In & Celebration
Reflection, lessons learned, resource sharing, next steps, and continued connection.
What we will measure
Clear indicators for participants, partners, and funders.
Engagement
Attendance, retention, completion, and participant feedback.
Knowledge & confidence
Pre/post survey changes and short session pulse surveys.
Behavior & connection
Participant goals, social connection, resource referrals, and stories.