Without support and guidance, it can seem impossible to change eating habits, lose weight, and regain health. But Michael, a single father in Minneapolis, Minnesota, experienced a remarkable and inspiring turnaround in his mid-60s.
Each year, billions of pounds of fresh produce are thrown away because of odd size or shape even as tens of millions of Americans go hungry. But as Evan put it, “At Hungry Harvest, we use one problem to solve the other. We purchase surplus produce from local farms and wholesalers, assemble it into variety boxes, and deliver it to our customers through a weekly subscription model. And for every box we deliver, we donate a healthy meal to someone in need.”
Food is Health programs not only help meet the needs of people with food insecurity and chronic illness—they also support a healthier food system and strengthen communities. That kind of broad-reaching impact can’t be created or sustained by one organization or agency alone, however. Farmer Foodshare’s mission-driven efforts show what innovative systems, community involvement, and good-old-fashioned people power can accomplish.
In 2024, NourishedRx found a new partner in RAMS Kitchen, a healthy food services organization in Gastonia, North Carolina. Together, we’ve been supporting Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) members living with diabetes by providing medically tailored meals, groceries, and nutrition counseling to help improve clinical outcomes and enhance quality of life.
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Sheena knew that getting the proper nourishment during her pregnancy would be challenging given her food allergies, so she reached out to her health plan. That's when she discovered that she qualified for a new nutrition program for food-insecure pregnant women offered through her plan by NourishedRx.
In our search for the best-prepared meal providers in the area, Kenny's Meals immediately stood out. Working with Kenny Garcia and his team has been great for everyone, especially our program participants, who get to enjoy Kenny’s delicious, healthy meals.
When a New Jersey-based Health plan enlisted NourishedRx to support nutrition-insecure birthing individuals in the state, we immediately looked for local partners who could help deliver fresh, healthy produce and meals. Fairgrown Farm fit the bill.
NourishedRx member Devon shares his story
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Thanks to NourishedRx's program, Mike's confidence in his own self care has improved. His quality of life on a scale of 100 has more than doubled. By successfully lowering his blood sugar and maintaining healthy levels, he’s been able to eliminate two medications. "I think I am in better health now than I have been in years."
NourishedRx member Martha shares her journey and highlights the role NourishedRx played in reconnecting her to healthy eating habits and transforming her health.
