Nourishing those who need food as medicine
Food Equality Initiative increases access to nourishing food as medicine and provides education to those at the intersection of food insecurity and a diet-treated condition.
What is Food is Medicine?
You may hear this term a lot, but what exactly does it mean?
FEI’s Food Is Medicine Access Programs
FIM Home
Subsidize groceries - including fresh produce - and home delivery
Curate foods for specific dietary needs
Provide access to culinary and nutrition education
Nationwide accessibility
FIM Pantry
Increase diversity of nourishing foods available in Kansas City area pantries
Educate pantry staff and volunteers to assist pantry patrons with food as medicine choices that meet diet needs
Support and enhance nutrition security measures and policies in food pantries
FIM Advocacy
Support food as medicine research projects
Push for policy changes for improved food access
Advocate for traditionally under-represented populations to have just access to food and wellness
Are you from an FQHC, clinic, or hospital that serves a food-insecure population that requires food as medicine? Learn how you can improve patient outcomes with Food Equality Initative.
Our Impact
100% of clients report positive impact on their health & wellness.
83.3% improved how they manage their diet-treated health condition.
FREE-FROM PODCAST
Exploring how food is medicine for different bodies and how we can all benefit from knowing more about our food.
Know the phrase: You are what you eat? Well, that isn’t too far off from the truth. A lot of our health starts in the kitchen. Our bodies need ‘the good stuff,’ but healthy has a different definition for every body.
Season 1: The World of Food Allergy
Season 2: Food and the Planet
Season 3: Creating Healthy Habits
If you have any pitches or comments, send a message to free-from@foodequalityinitiative.org.
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