Good nutrition is a key factor in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. A well-balanced diet helps control blood sugar, maintain healthy blood pressure, and support effective weight management, all of which are essential for improving overall health and preventing complications. These types of conditions frequently generate referrals to the Food as Medicine program.

Second Harvest Food Bank’s Food as Medicine program is designed to provide increased access to healthy foods to food-insecure neighbors diagnosed with diet-sensitive chronic conditions.  We partner with Healthcare Providers to provide patients with a nutritionally balanced food box. The food choices in the boxes help prevent, manage, or even treat chronic diseases and promote overall health. Our goal is to bridge that gap between food insecurity and improving patients’ health outcomes.