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title: IFPA panel advocates for healthier eating to improve public health
description: Project FoodBox has delivered 5 million boxes of fresh produce to support health, reduce food waste, and expand access in Southern California.
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# [IFPA panel advocates for healthier eating to improve public health](https://projectfoodbox.org/news/ifpa-panel-advocates-for-healthier-eating-to-improve-public-health)

 Written by [Admin](https://projectfoodbox.org/news/author/admin) | Nov 5, 2025 7:59:26 PM

The “Food as Medicine” movement is expanding, with organizations like IFPA, Project FoodBox, and Caribbean Produce Exchange enabling produce prescriptions, emergency food deliveries, and tailored meals for Medicaid recipients. New initiatives integrate food with healthcare, support programs for seniors, and collaborate with pharma to assist high-risk groups and address food access.

[Read full article](https://www.thefencepost.com/news/food-as-medicine-movement-still-going-strong/)

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