What they do: FoodShare SC, is partnering with the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA), the University of South Carolina, Diabetes Free SC, and the South Carolina Office of Rural Health…
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Farmacy Project: Produce Prescription Program Spotlight
What they do: The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC)’s Farmacy Project (formerly Health Care Shares) provides fresh, locally-grown produce to individuals with diet-related chronic illnesses and/or food insecurity in Rutland…
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FreshRx Oklahoma: Produce Prescription Program Spotlight
What they do: FreshRx Oklahoma provides low-income type 2 diabetes patients who have especially high A1C levels with free boxes of produce every two weeks for a year. The program…
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Flint Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program: Produce Prescription Program Spotlight
What they do: The Flint Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program in Flint, Michigan, is a fresh produce prescription program managed by Michigan State University (MSU) and the Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric…
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Fresh to Flourish: Produce Prescription Program Spotlight
What they do: Primary care locations associated with Centura Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado, and Centura St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado, are providing up to 2,500 patients with…
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Adelante Mujeres Produce Rx: Produce Prescription Program Spotlight
What they do: The Produce Rx program in Washington County, Oregon, is led by a partnership between the nonprofit Adelante Mujeres and the Virginia Garcia Medical Center. Patients of Virginia…
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Fresh Connect: Food Prescription Program Spotlight
What they do: Fresh Connect is a technology-enabled food prescription program under the auspices of the Boston-based nonprofit About Fresh. Partnering healthcare organizations – including providers, insurers, and community-based organizations…
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Eat Well: Produce Prescription Program Spotlight
What they do: Eat Well is a produce prescription program in North Carolina managed by the nonprofit Reinvestment Partners. Participants receive $40 each month to purchase WIC-approved fruits and vegetables…
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Fruit & Veg on Prescription: Produce Prescription Program Spotlight
What they do: The UK’s Alexandra Rose Charity is partnering with the London boroughs of Tower Hamlet and Lambeth to launch the 12-month pilot Fruit & Veg on Prescription program.…
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Corbin Hill Food Project: Produce Prescription Program Spotlight
What they do: The Food as Medicine (FAM) project, led by Corbin Hill Food Project (CHFP), will aggregate and distribute boxes of fresh produce to 260 families in the Bronx…