Wellness Rooted in Food, Plants & Community
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Wellness Rooted in Food, Plants & Community 〰️
Building healthier communities through nutrition, herbalism, food access, education + whole-person wellness.
Royally Fit is a community-based wellness organization and farm space connecting people with practical tools for healthier living and creating community-centered solutions to the conditions that shape health.
From food-as-medicine education and herbalism to community wellness programs, our work brings education, access, nourishment and connection together.
OUR WORK
Nutrition & Food Access
Herbal Education
Community Wellness
Mental Wellness & Peer Support
Workplace Wellness
Farm & Food Systems
Our Work in Action
6+ years Nutritionally Tailored CSA
100+ nutrition & cooking education experiences
5 years City of Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation partnership
4 years Sampson Foundation agricultural leadership support
150+ community nutrition/cooking demonstrations
18+ current Nutritionally Tailored CSA participants
Food. Education. Wellness. Community.
Community Wellness Programs
Royally Fit advocates being fit in every aspect of wellness and facilitates education, access and resources. People need to be mentally, physically and emotionally healthy in order to live their most balanced lives. Royally Fit achieves this through education, access, coaching and connections specifically targeting historically and disproportionately disadvantaged communities.
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Spearheaded by Royally Fit Founder, Domenique Watkins-Wise, Sr, our physical wellness initiative is comprised of “Workout Wednesdays”, “Fit Family Friday” challenges and our “Strong Squad Saturday” activities.
Taking over local parks and recreation centers, Royally Fit facilitates fun, family-friendly ways to get up and active at various times through the week, truly encouraging everyone to take part.
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The goal of our Nutritional Wellness Program is to provide equitable access of healthy and delicious tasting vegetables in neighborhoods that face food insecurity while removing as many barriers as possible. Additionally, we create opportunities for community members to learn about the nutritional values and taste a variety of new foods, encouraging healthier choices.
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According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress, such as sadness, hopelessness and feeling like everything is an effort. Black adults living below the poverty line are more than twice as likely to report serious psychological distress than those with more financial security.
Despite the needs, only one in three Black adults who need mental health care receive it. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s Mental Health Facts for African Americans guide, they are also:
*Less likely to receive guideline-consistent care.
*Less frequently included in research
*More likely to use emergency rooms or primary care (rather than mental health specialists)
Royally Fit seeks to change these inequities by providing mental wellness support through hosting regular events, skill building workshops and connections with mental health professionals.
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We started with the simple idea of bringing the best from us to you. From our founder to our front-line workers, we put lots of love and careful thought into all we do. We hope you enjoy all we have to offer, and share the experience with others.
Many of our Wellness Programs are still in the works, but drop us a line and we'll let you know when our programs are ready!
Upcoming events
Healing our communities as we provide access to mobile holistic health resources, workshops, screenings and fitness classes.
Our Partners
