FoodRx
FoodRx
What is our FoodRx Program?
Houston Food Bank works with healthcare providers participating in the FoodRx initiative, preparing food prescriptions for neighbors referred by healthcare partners or that commit to Community Health Programs that aid in their nutritional well being. These programs offer classes on chronic health conditions and nutritional well being, and when paired with their FoodRx meal support, provides the neighbor the tools to take control of their health.
All too often healthcare costs and aggravating conditions like food deserts and lead to a spiral of food insecurity. FoodRx serves as a way to break that destructive cycle and help vulnerable neighbors reclaim their health and well being.
What is our FoodRx Program?
Community Health Program
Clients of these partnerships receive the FoodRx when they commit to programs that can improve their health and lives. By lowering the financial stress of household grocery costs and receiving healthy foods, individuals are in a better position to get the health training, education or knowledge they need to achieve program outcomes.
Community Health partnerships include chronic disease management classes, exercise classes, nutrition classes, that have targeted and tracked health outcomes.
Healthcare Partner
Just as a doctor’s office writes prescriptions for medication, healthcare providers participating in the FoodRx initiative write prescriptions for nutritious food for targeted populations among individuals screened for food insecurity.
