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.
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Culturally sensitive home-delivered meals
Connect to Food Pantry
Apply for Food Stamps
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In-home cooking lessons
Recipes and Menu
Medical Diets (DASH)
Dietary tracking app
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Coaching on strengthening & exercise
Connect to senior services and other wellness programs to get people moving
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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