About Food As Medicine
Food serves as more than just fuel. It also feeds our minds and souls, providing comfort, connection, and tradition. However, its primary purpose is to provide our body with the things it needs to function.
Food as medicine is a concept that addresses the interconnectedness of food and health. This initiative has spurred a collective movement to address the disparities in access to healthy and healing foods.
Diet-related diseases are a leading cause of death in the United States, even though the US ranks among the wealthiest countries in the world.
On the Treasure Coast, many of our neighbors are experiencing these health challenges at rates higher than both state and national averages. Alarmingly, 25 percent of individuals in our community, including both children and adults, lack access to the nutritious food necessary for sustaining their health and quality of life.
We plan to strengthen healthcare partnerships with Treasure Coast Food Bank and expand our network, ensuring that hunger relief and healthcare work together seamlessly to support community health.
