Partnering with Medi-Cal Health Plans as part of the CalAIM Initiative to improve health outcomes & member satisfaction.
Our Project Food Box Program for Community Partners is an initiative that empowers you to combat food insecurity and prioritize community health. We seamlessly source, package, and deliver boxes of fresh produce from local farmers directly to communities in need.
What Is Project FoodBox?
At Project FoodBox, we stand out for offering a unique food shopping experience characterized by:
An Initiative of SunTerra
Industry-leading grower, packer, shipper of farmed fresh produce. 24 year family business. Minority owned and operated
Delivering Medically-Supportive Food
Partner with Medi-Cal Health Plans to provide Medically-Supportive Food as part of CalAIM’s Community Supports.
To Medi-Cal Members with Chronic Illness
Medi-Cal Members with chronic illness become active participants in their health journey by getting fresh food and vegetables delivered directly to their door.
Project Food Box Currently Operates in the following Counties
Delivering nutritious food boxes for Medi-Cal members residing in one of the following counties:
- Fresno
- Imperial
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- San Benito
- Santa Cruz
- Mariposa
- Merced
- Monterrey
- Riverside
- San Bernardimo
Impact at Scale With Project FoodBox By The Numbers
Since January 2024 Project FoodBox has
Reached nearly
0+ Medi-Cal Members
Delivered
0+ Food Boxes
Contributed to
0+ Meals Per Month
| Medi-Cal Plan | Counties Served |
|---|---|
| Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley | Imperial |
| CalOptima Health | Orange |
| Inland Empire Health Plan | Riverside, San Bernardino |
| Health Net | Los Angeles |
| CalViva | Fresno, Kings, Madera |
| Central California Alliance for Health | Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz |
| L.A. Care* | Los Angeles |
| Molina | Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside |
| Anthem* | Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Los Angeles, Madera, Mono, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Tulare |
| Santa Clara Family Health Plan* | Santa Clara |
Project FoodBox – How It Works
At Project FoodBox, we offer a unique and personalized food shopping experience designed to cater to your specific health needs:
Assess Need
Medi-Cal Members contact PFB (by referral or directly) are virtually assessed and enrolled for up to 24 weeks.
Tailor Meals
Registered Nutritionists (RDN) use evidence-based practices to tailor each 15 – 18 lb. box to meet individual’s unique health needs.
Source Nutrition
A robust supply-chain ecosystem sources, packs, and ships nutritious food from local farms to doorstep in 48 hours adhering to FDA and HIPAA standards.
Delivered Wellness
A weekly medically-tailored grocery box is delivered directly to participant’s home.
Project FoodBox An Ideal CalAIM Solution for Medi-Cal CalAIM MTM Community Support because:
Project FoodBox is designed to seamlessly integrate with Medi-Cal CalAIM MTM Community Support, adhering strictly to DHCS pricing guidelines.
- Operates fully within the DHCS pricing guidelines
- Can be implemented at scale in 30 Days
- Opportunity to include in-box collateral material to enhance member engagement
- Fully functional EMR and reporting
- Can provide utilization management with Registered Nutritionists
Food As Medicine
Medically-Tailored Nutrition can result in dramatic reduction in the “silent killers” such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and improve brain, eye, heart and kidney health.
Providing healthful food as a treatment:
Farm to Wellness: Our Scalable Model
- USDA Inspected Grower-Packer-Shipper of fresh produce since 2000.
- Sourced from 50+ Family Farms.
- Currently a provider in 16 California counties 400+ community partners.
- Contracted with Multiple Medi-Cal Health Plans with 50,000 members using our service.
- Capacity to serve all referred members by Health Plan.
- HIPAA-compliant data platform with ability to meet all data sharing, claims, and encounter submission requirements by Health Plan.
- Pricing consistent with California Department of Health Care Services ILOS Pricing Guidelines.
- 5 million lives have been impacted through our programs to date.
Purpose-built Solutions
Designing Programs That Solve Food and Health Problems.
Assess Needs
Work with health plans & organizations to understand the health needs of their focus population, demographic-specific risks, and desired outcomes.
Design Program
Build a robust nutritional intervention program using evidence-based methods and drawing on clinical expertise.
Implement Solution
Work within focus populations to enroll members in Medi-Cal nutrition therapy programs.
Monitor Outcomes
Measure, evaluate, and report program effectiveness data to provide recommendations for meeting and adapting health organization goals.
Discover the Delicious Potential of Fresh Food:
Looking for inspiration to turn your box of fresh fruits and vegetables into delicious and nutritious meals? Explore our chef-created recipes.
Explore Recipes
Tailored Nutrition for Better Health
Specialized Menus For:
+ Nutritional & Wellness Insights and Chef-Curated Recipes in every box:
- Diabetes
- Cardiac
- Renal
- Cancer/Immune Support
- Low Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions? We’re here to help. Feel free to reach out to our Project FoodBox team. Whether you need assistance with your order, additional information about our services, or just want to say hello, we’re eager to hear from you.
Am I eligible for the program?
You may be eligible if you are a Medi-Cal member residing in Fresno, Imperial, Los Angeles, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Orange Counties and have a qualifying health condition. See the complete list of qualifying conditions above.
What kind of food will I receive?
Our boxes contain a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables chosen to be both delicious and nutritious. Registered Nutritionists (RDN) selects and customizes the food to fit your dietary requirements.
How often will I receive deliveries?
Once per week – Up to 24 weeks.
How do I find out more or enroll?
We encourage you to review the enrollment information above and complete our form.
