Improving Your Health, One Box at a Time.
Project Food Box helps you take charge of your health journey through tailored nutrition – food-as-medicine programs – that are medically designed to empower you and your family fight chronic illness. Get your FREE, fresh, nutritious food box delivered directly to your door.
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Food As Medicine: Transforming Lives Through Nutrition
Project FoodBox tackles two critical issues: food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases. Here’s how we make a difference:
- Sourcing Nutritious Food: We work directly with farmers to source fresh fruits and vegetables, preventing food waste.
- Food as Medicine Approach: We design customized food boxes packed with ingredients that address specific health needs, aligned with the “Food as Medicine” concept.
- Direct Delivery to Underserved Communities: We deliver free boxes directly to those facing food insecurity.
Empowering Health Through Food-as-Medicine Programs
Project FoodBox empowers underserved individuals and families to become active participants in their health journey by designing food-as-medicine programs to address poor health outcomes associated with diet-sensitive chronic illness.
Nutritious Meals for Medi-Cal Members
Medi-Cal members with qualifying health conditions can receive nutritious food boxes delivered to their door in Fresno, Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, Riverside, San Benito, San Bernardino, and Santa Cruz Counties.
Enroll Today for FREE Food Box Delivery (California)
California residents with Medi-Cal can qualify for a weekly box of fresh produce tailored to support specific medical needs.
Food Box Program for Community Partners
Our program helps Community Partners fight food insecurity and prioritize community health. We source, pack, and deliver fresh produce boxes directly from local farms to those in need. Learn more.
The Comprehensive Impact of Project Food Box
Project Food Box creates a ripple effect of positive change:
- Individual Benefits: Reduced risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, leading to improved overall health and well-being. Studies show a potential decrease in healthcare costs by up to 55%.
- Community Benefits: Increased access to nutritious food fosters a healthier population, potentially reducing societal healthcare costs by billions of dollars annually.
- Environmental Benefits: By sourcing and delivering nutritious food from local farmers, Project FoodBox helps reduce the environmental impact of the food system.
By combining access to nutritious food with a “Food as Medicine” approach, Project FoodBox empowers individuals and families to manage chronic conditions, improve health outcomes, and build a healthier future – one box at a time.
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Seamless Solutions
Project FoodBox goes beyond simply fighting food insecurity and farm food waste – we empower individuals and communities to thrive. We offer seamless access to fresh, rescued produce, delivered directly to member doors or through Community Partners like food banks and health clinics.
Our innovative approach includes customizable options and programs like medically-tailored food boxes, designed to address specific health needs and leverage the power of “Food as Medicine.”
Together, we build a collaborative food system with a ripple effect: farmers find a market for their surplus, food waste is minimized, and communities gain access to the healthy food they need to improve their health and well-being.
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Project FoodBox is committed to making fresh, nutritious food accessible to everyone. By partnering with us, we ensure that high-quality food reaches those in need. Our seamless solutions address food insecurity, promotes healthier communities, and supporting sustainable agriculture. Together, we can make a difference.
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Transforming Lives Through Nutrition. One Box at a Time.
Millions of Americans face food insecurity, while perfectly good food goes to waste on farms. Project Food Box tackles both issues head-on. We deliver not just food, but the foundation for a healthier future. Our “Food as Medicine” approach provides medically tailored boxes packed with fresh, locally sourced produce to combat diet-related chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. This empowers individuals and families to manage their health and well-being.
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We’re excited you’re interested in Project FoodBox! Check out the answers to our most frequently asked questions below. If yours isn’t listed, don’t hesitate to contact us directly – we’re happy to chat!
What is Project Food Box?
We design “Food as Medicine” programs to empower individuals to manage their own wellness journey to resolve chronic illnesses through fresh, local produce, delivered directly to their doorsteps.
What are Medically Tailored Groceries?
Medically tailored groceries are whole food grocery items specifically designed and to meet the nutritional needs of individuals with chronic illnesses or health conditions. Groceries will generally contain fresh produce, whole grains, and nutrient dense proteins, while eliminating consumption of highly processed food items.
How can food as medicine programs benefit me?
Food as medicine program benefits include better access to nutritious foods, Nutritional education opportunities, and the ability to start creating better eating habits to take control of your health journey.
What is Food as Medicine?
Food as medicine is the belief that access to healthy and nutritious food is essential for well-being. This approach emphasizes the use of whole, nutrient- dense foods to address specific health conditions, improve overall well-being, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
What does Project Food Box contain?
A sample menu from Project FoodBox contains 15-18 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, including: Lettuce, Avocados, Strawberries, Cucumbers, Melons, Corn, Rice, Cabbage, Blueberries, Spinach, Squash, and more. Each week our items vary based on seasonality and local availability.
