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Most people want to live healthier, more connected lives but access to trusted health education and resources can be out of reach. Chronic illness continues to rise, and many families don't know where to begin. That's where Lotus Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, is making a difference.

Together, We’re Growing a Healthier Community

At Lotus Health Foundation, we’re dedicated to helping individuals and families prevent and even reverse chronic illness through the power of lifestyle medicine, science-backed habits that support long-term health and vitality.

Your donation helps bring these programs to life:

Farmacy Rx Garden — our “food as medicine” project, where healthcare providers prescribe produce instead of pills. The 100% volunteer-run garden yields thousands of pounds of fresh produce each year, donated to local senior centers, families in need, and recovery programs.

Community Health Education & Cooking Demos — free events and workshops that teach families how to prepare whole, plant-based meals and live healthier with simple, sustainable habits.

Community of Wellness: Symposium & Gala — an annual two-day event that unites healthcare professionals, educators, and community members to celebrate and expand the practice of lifestyle medicine in Rochester.

Your generosity fuels everything we do from free educational events to volunteer programs that connect people through food, learning, and purpose.

Give a Gift, Get a Guide

When you make a donation today, you’ll receive a free digital copy of our Rochester Local Wellness Resource eBook, featuring:

  • Local health food stores, gyms, and walking trails
  • Healthy restaurant and community wellness resources
  • Recipes and lifestyle medicine education from Lotus Health Foundation
  • Books, podcasts, and documentaries to inspire your own wellness journey

This eBook is our gift to you for helping us grow!

Rochester Local Wellness Resource eBook

Trusted Wellness Resources

Explore the organizations and tools that support the lifestyle medicine journey.

Rochester ClinicAmerican College of Lifestyle MedicinePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)The Exam Room Podcast by PCRMDr. Fuhrman NutritarianOrnish Lifestyle MedicinePlantPure NationWalk With a DocNedley HealthNutritionFacts.orgEating You AliveForks Over KnivesThe Game ChangersCode Blue - Dr. Saray StancicDr. McDougall Health & Medical CenterPivio HealthBalancedPlantStrongPlantPure Communities

Why Your Donation Matters

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on community support, not product sales, to sustain our programs. Every contribution goes directly toward education, outreach, and community wellness initiatives that make a measurable impact.

Your donation supports:

  • • The Farmacy Rx Garden, providing healthy produce to those in need.
  • • Free community cooking demos and workshops, teaching real-life wellness skills.
  • • The annual Symposium & Gala, which advances lifestyle medicine education and connects community members and healthcare leaders.

Corporate & Community Sponsors

We also welcome partnerships with local organizations, healthcare systems, and community-minded businesses that share our vision for a healthier Rochester.

Corporate sponsors help us expand our reach through event sponsorships, garden support, and community wellness initiatives while demonstrating their commitment to public health and social responsibility.

To learn more about partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at Health@LotusHealthFoundation.org. Together, we can make Rochester a model for community wellness.

How to Give

Step 1

Donate any amount to the Lotus Health Foundation.

Step 2

Get your free eBook instantly! This is your local wellness guide will be emailed to you.

Step 3

See your impact as your donation supports fresh food for families, community health events, and education that changes lives.

Your Gift Builds a Legacy of Health

Every contribution, whether $10 or $200, helps sustain programs that teach people how to eat well, move more, manage stress, and live with purpose.

Join us in creating a healthier, more connected Rochester. Your donation today makes all the difference.

Donate Now & Get the eBook