FOOD AS MEDICINE

10,000 healthy meals served in 2024

25%

of Adults and 33% of children in the Bronx are Food Insecure

16%

of Bronx residents have Diabetes

33%

of Bronx residents have Hypertension

Food as Medicine

Food as Medicine is a global movement that utilizes food as a formal component of patient care and treatment. Along these lines, we address and eliminate Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes and Hypertension through the introduction of “Medically Tailored Meals” and other healthy food resources, as well as through education and lifestyle (movement/exercise) coaching. We focus on the Bronx, primarily with Black and Latinx neighbors, who suffer from high rates of diet-related chronic conditions and food insecurity, and longstanding disparities in access to quality foods.

We Reduce and Prevent

  • Diabetes & Hypertension

  • ER Visits & Hospitalizations

  • Healthcare Costs

  • Food Insecurity

  • Reliance on Medications

Why our model works

Our Community Health Workers know the communities and cultures we serve and are trusted sources. We aren’t just a phone call. We meet our clients in their homes to help the whole person and family.

    • Culturally sensitive home-delivered meals

    • Connect to Food Pantry

    • Apply for Food Stamps

    • In-home cooking lessons

    • Recipes and Menu

    • Medical Diets (DASH)

    • Dietary tracking app

    • Coaching on strengthening & exercise

    • Connect to senior services and other wellness programs to get people moving

    • Measured changes to diet & exercise

    • Education to deepen understanding of health condition

    • Follow up! Follow up! Follow up!

We recommend the DASH diet for hypertension.

Client Success Stories

How Jordin Helped Isaiah

Dr. Farri Says…

“Changing your diet can significantly reduce blood pressure and even in some cases eliminate the need for diabetic medications.”

Dr. Shade Farri, MD, MPH | AIRnyc Chief Medical Officer

Learn more about our model