Food is Medicine
Blog
Food is Medicine Blog materials are curated to create a nutrition-educated community.
Our current collections focus on 6 major areas, providing tips & tricks for living a
full life with special dietary needs.
These articles are meant for informational purposes; please talk with your physician or medical personnel before making any dietary changes
Food Equality Initiative Receives ‘Heart of the Community’ Award from CareSource
Food Equality Initiative is honored to receive a 2023 Heart of the Community award from CareSource, a nationally recognized managed care organization. The Heart of the Community award is given to organizations who strive to always be one step ahead in providing access to service for the community.
Food Is Medicine Day Highlights Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Kansas City
Amid the amber waves of grain and vast expanses of fertile land that define Midwest America, a shadow looms large – food insecurity has taken deep root and diet-related illnesses have become commonplace.
United Way Impact 100
FEI is proud to be named an inaugural United Way Impact 100 organization.
HB 3002: Open Letter of Support
We are writing to ask that the Governor please support $1.3M in HB 3002 for asthma and allergy equipment and training for all of Missouri’s public schools.
Year-in-Review: 2021
In 2021, we opened ourselves up for more opportunities to serve people this food/medicine that they need to live healthy lives.
Emily's Farewell Letter
On December 31, 2021, Emily Brown is officially stepping down as CEO of FEI to be the Founder and CEO of Free From Market.
Hurricane Ida Relief Food Donations
Food Equality Initiative is donating $70,000 worth of free-from food to pantries in New Orleans for Hurricane Ida relief.
We Are More Than a Food Pantry
We are not a pantry! With a focus on food policy beyond the label, we are a national leader in the food as medicine movement.
