PRESCRIBING HEALTHY FUTURES
Fresh Food and Support for Healthy Children and Families
The Challenge
People living in food-insecure households are 50% more likely to develop diabetes than those that are food-secure. Food insecurity can also create barriers that prevent people with diabetes from appropriately managing the condition.
Limited access to food and nutrition can make it difficult to eat the recommended diet that is high in protein, fruits, and vegetables and low in fat and carbohydrates. People experiencing food insecurity may also have limited resources, making maintenance medications for diabetes unaffordable.
These challenges lead food-insecure people with diabetes to utilize more healthcare services. In fact, children with diabetes in food-insecure households are hospitalized four times as often as those living in households with access to food and nutrition.
The APPROACH
Fresh Rx: Prescribing Healthy Futures is a food prescription program that connects families with a child with diabetes to fresh, tasty food and family resources.
FRESH RX
FAMILY MEALS
Meal kits are delivered each week featuring fresh, locally grown produce, protein, dairy, and grains.
FAMILY SUPPORT AND
CONNECTION TO RESOURCES
Help identifying and meeting goals is offered through regular check-ins with an OFS social worker in addition to other community resources.
SAFETY NET
CULINARY AND
COOKING SUPPORT
Cooking classes, tutorials and problem solving help families build skills and comfort in the kitchen.
DIABETES EDUCATION
AND INFORMATION
Support with Diabetes Educators and Registered Dietitians provide education and resources to help families stay healthy for years to come.