What they call their work
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- FreshFlavorRx food-as-medicine program deliveryOperates the FreshFlavorRx program in Western New York, providing food prescription boxes, clinically appropriate meals, nutrition counseling, and supportive care to individuals and families facing barriers to nutritious eating. Delivered over 12,000 food boxes to participants.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Nutrition support and engagement via SMSProvides ongoing participant support through delivery reminders, recipe ideas, food storage tips, and nutrition coaching delivered via SMS as part of the FreshFlavorRx program.
- Research on food and nutrition support strategiesConducts collaborative research with the University at Buffalo to evaluate innovative food and nutrition support strategies, including program engagement and utilization outcomes for the FreshFlavorRx program.
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Who runs it
- KRISTIE CHAMBERLAIN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Built without Guilt Partner — Collaborates on initiatives to expand access to nutritious food and strengthen community health.
- FreshFix Partner — Collaborates on initiatives to expand access to nutritious food and strengthen community health.
- FreshFlavorRx Partner — Program partner delivering food-as-medicine services in collaboration with Community Nutrition Partnership.
- UB Veggie Van program Partner — Collaborates on initiatives to expand access to nutritious food and strengthen community health.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Dr. Lucia Leone, co-founder and strategic advisor, is an Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo, indicating an institutional affiliation.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Partnering on research exploring innovative food and nutrition support strategies.
- academic institutions Partner — Collaborates with academic institutions on research and pilot initiatives related to Food Is Medicine programming.
- community organizations Partner — Collaborates with community-based organizations to strengthen Food Is Medicine efforts and improve nutrition-related health outcomes.
- funders Funder — Works with funders to support the development and expansion of healthcare-aligned nutrition programs.
- healthcare providers Partner — Partners with healthcare providers and health systems to support patient referrals into Food Is Medicine programs like FreshFlavorRx.
How they approach the work
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- Food-Is-Medicine Integration 77 orgsmethodology: food_is_medicineBy integrating food access and nutrition support into clinical care pathways, we improve health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions, because addressing nutritional needs as a clinical intervention reduces disease burden and supports behavior change.shared approach: Food-Is-Medicine →
- Behavioral Support with Food Access 23 orgsmethodology: behavioral_support_modelBy combining access to fresh food with personalized coaching and behavioral support, we promote sustained healthy eating habits, because nutritional change requires ongoing guidance and psychological reinforcement alongside material support.shared approach: Food Access with Education →
- Food Access and Education for Sustainability 23 orgsmethodology: food_access_and_educationBy expanding access to fresh, local, and affordable food while providing education and skill-building, we make healthy eating sustainable and enjoyable, because knowledge and confidence in food preparation increase long-term engagement with nutritious diets.shared approach: Food Access with Education →