Here on the Treasure Coast, we love good food, great company, and living life to the fullest. That’s why it’s so important to make sure everyone has access to fresh, healthy meals—it keeps our community thriving and connected.
Imagine this: You walk into your trusted health clinic, where you’ve just had a conversation with your doctor or nurse about making better choices for your health—eating more fruits, vegetables, and wholesome foods. You feel ready to make those changes, but the truth is, healthy food can be expensive and hard to come by. That’s where the Treasure Coast Food Bank Family Market comes in.
Rashiemah Birks And Julie Valdes talk about partnering with Treasure Coast Food Bank. Our collaboration provides their patients with easy access to fresh, healthy foods.
Right outside the Whole Family Health Center, you’ll find a fresh market packed with produce and pantry favorites—no long trips to the store, no extra taxi fare. Just the fresh, healthy food you need, ready for you to take home and enjoy with your family.
“It’s really powerful,” says Julie Valdes, a Pharmacist and Diabetes Educator at Whole Family Health Center. “When patients can take home the same healthy foods we just talked about, they feel supported. It’s not just advice—it’s action they can take right away.”
By addressing food insecurity in a place where families already feel supported—like their trusted health center—we’re breaking down barriers to healthy living. Families already turn to their doctors and nurses for guidance on their health, so it makes sense that we meet them right where they are. With the Family Market, we’re offering a practical, immediate solution to hunger and health challenges.
Neighbors receive eggs from Treasure Coast Food Bank Family Market Vehicle at Whole Family Health Center Food Distribution – October 2024
Food does more than fill plates. It helps children focus in school, fuels adults to excel at work, and gives parents peace of mind knowing their kids are cared for. When families don’t have to worry about their next meal, they can focus on their goals and enjoy the moments that matter most—like sharing stories and laughter around the dinner table.
“This partnership has made a huge difference for our patients and the community,” shares Rashiemah Birks, Manager of Social Services at Whole Family Health Center. “It’s about more than food—it’s about giving people the chance to live healthier lives.”
Our Food As Medicine programs are helping make the Treasure Coast a healthier, happier place to live. By teaming up with Whole Family Health Center, we’re showing that health starts with good food—and that’s something everyone deserves. Together, we’re making it easier for families to live well and thrive in this beautiful community we all call home.
To learn more about Food As Medicine Programs at Treasure Coast Food Bank: Click Here
Watch Rashiemah Birks Manager of Social Services at Whole Family Health Center’s full testimonial below.
