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Food is Medicine

Food Equality Initiative fights for nutrition security and health equity for all.

Nutrition Security
Having consistent access, availability, and affordability of foods and beverages that promote well-being and prevent or treat disease if necessary.

– Prioritizing Nutrition Security in the US, JAMA April27, 2021 Volume 325, Number 16, Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH., Sheila Fleischhacker, PhD, JD, RDN, Jose R. Andres

Health Equity
Removing obstacles so that every individual has the opportunity to lead the healthiest life they possibly can.

What We Offer

To recognize the potential of ‘Food is Medicine,’ FEI serves in three different ways.

ACCESS

We facilitate access to nutritious, free-from food by subsidizing a direct-to-door grocery delivery service for food/nutrition insecure individuals and families.

EDUCATION

We educate the public through the production of nutritionally focused educational materials, such as our magazine, podcast, and recipe guides.

ADVOCACY

We advocate for health equity for all, especially traditionally underrepresented populations, on a regional and national scale through policy work, research, and coalitions.

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Free-From Magazine

This bi-monthly publication is filled with news, recipes, tips & tricks, and personal stories about living with diet-treated illnesses.

A Gluten-Free Caribbean Christmas

Off the Wheaten Path December 6, 2022

When I first had to switch to a gluten-free diet, I was afraid that having our traditional Caribbean Christmas was off the table for me.

Repurposing Holiday Leftovers: Broth & Stock

Emily Olson December 2, 2022

Making your own broth and repurposing your holiday leftovers reduces waste in the environment and provides a more nutritious and hearty stock than what you buy in the grocery store.

2 Nutritious Cafeteria Recipes

Emily Olson November 17, 2022

Whether you are at school or your company’s lunchroom, it can be hard finding nutritious options in the cafeteria. Here are some nutritious cafeteria recipes you can make.

Testimonials

"Food avoidance makes access to the right foods not only a matter of sustenance,
but also a matter of treatment."

"Thank you for what you do.
Access to healthy safe food should not be much to ask."

"Medicine has taken a new definition. Your prescription for medicine may be your diet. It may be exercise, sleep, reading, acupuncture. Medicine is whatever makes you healthier."