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RESOURCES

Discover research, programs, and organizations driving Food is Medicine

We’ve gathered trusted resources from universities, government agencies, coalitions, and nonprofits that are advancing the Food is Medicine field. These links provide research, policy guidance, and program models to support better health through nutrition.

WVFIMC RESOURCES

Newsletters

Explore past Food Is Medicine newsletters to catch up on coalition updates, policy developments, research, and opportunities across West Virginia. If you find the information valuable, you can also choose to subscribe to receive future updates directly in your inbox.

WVFIMC Rural Health Transformation Program Strategy

Integrating Food is Medicine into Rural Health: A Strategy for FIM Implementation Under the Rural Health Transformation Program

This strategy outlines how West Virginia can leverage Food Is Medicine to improve population health, expand workforce participation, and strengthen the state’s rural economy.

West Virginia Food is Medicine Policy Scan (2026–2029)

Prepared by the West Virginia Food is Medicine Coalition, this policy scan outlines strategic priorities and policy opportunities to advance Food is Medicine initiatives across West Virginia through Medicaid, healthcare partnerships, and state programs from 2026–2029.

WVFIMC Summary

The West Virginia Food is Medicine Coalition is committed to leveraging the power of nutrition through strategic initiatives and community collaboration to improve health outcomes throughout the state.

Logic Model

2024 West Virginia Environmental Scan

Scaling Food is Medicine Through a Community Care Hub

A statewide Community Care Hub would provide the infrastructure needed to help West Virginia Food is Medicine providers expand access, coordinate care, and meet healthcare requirements while preserving local partnerships and food systems.

OTHER RESOURCES

Universities & Research
  • Tufts University – Food is Medicine Institute
    A national hub for research, policy, and education on integrating food into healthcare.
    tuftsfoodismedicine.org
  • Tufts Food Is Medicine Institute & Kaiser Permanente – Food Is Medicine Toolkit
    A practical implementation guide designed to help healthcare providers and organizations develop, integrate, and sustain Food Is Medicine programs within clinical care settings.
    Explore the Toolkit
  • Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project – Economic & Health Benefits of Farm Fresh Produce Prescriptions
    A research report examining how produce prescription programs improve health outcomes, reduce food insecurity, and support local farmers and regional food systems.
    View PDF
  • Aspen Institute – Food is Medicine Community Action Plan
    A national action plan outlining strategies to advance Food Is Medicine through cross-sector collaboration, policy development, and community-driven solutions.
    https://www.fimcommunity.org/
  • Estimated Impact of Medically Tailored Meals in 50 U.S. States
    Tufts Food is Medicine Institute fact sheet summarizing national/state research on how MTMs reduce hospitalizations and healthcare costs.
    View PDF
  • Estimated Impact of Produce Prescriptions in 50 U.S. States
    Tufts Food is Medicine Institute fact sheet showing 10-year health and economic benefits of produce prescriptions.
    View PDF
  • Harvard Law School – Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (Food is Medicine Project)
    Focused on legal, policy, and systemic change to expand Food is Medicine programs.
    chlpi.org/project/food-is-medicine
  • Aspen Institute – Food is Medicine Research Action Plan (2024)
    A comprehensive roadmap with recommendations for scaling Food is Medicine nationwide.
    Read the full report (PDF)
  • Use of a Produce Prescription Program to Address Chronic Disease and Nutrition Security in Rural Appalachia: Outcomes and Lessons Learned from FARMacy WV
    A peer-reviewed study highlighting how West Virginia’s FARMacy WV produce prescription program improved food security, fruit and vegetable consumption, and health outcomes while supporting local food systems in rural Appalachian communities.
    View Study
Universities & Research
Government
  • Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion – Food is Medicine
    Federal guidance and resources advancing nutrition in healthcare as part of disease prevention.
    odphp.health.gov/foodismedicine
Government
National Coalitions & Collaboratives
  • Food is Medicine Coalition
    A national group of nonprofits delivering medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions.
    fimcoalition.org
  • National Produce Prescription Collaborative
    Works to strengthen and expand produce prescription programs across the U.S.
    nppc.health/about
National Coalitions & Collaboratives
Foundations & Nonprofits

  • American Heart Association – Health Care by Food
    An initiative advancing policies and practices that integrate nutrition into healthcare delivery.
    healthcarexfood.org

  • American Heart Association – Advances in the Food Is Medicine Field (2025 Annual Report)
    An annual report highlighting the latest research, policy progress, and real-world implementation of Food Is Medicine programs across the U.S.
    View PDF
  • The Rockefeller Foundation – From Farm to FIM: The Economic Impact of Local Food Is Medicine
    A report exploring how locally sourced Food Is Medicine programs can drive economic growth while improving health outcomes and strengthening regional food systems.
    View PDF

  • The Rockefeller Foundation – Food is Medicine
    Supports research and innovation to embed nutrition into healthcare systems globally.
    rockefellerfoundation.org/initiatives/food-is-medicine

  • American College of Lifestyle Medicine – Food as Medicine
    Provides training and resources for healthcare providers to use nutrition in patient care.
    lifestylemedicine.org/food-as-medicine

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation – Food as Medicine
    Promotes the role of registered dietitians and nutrition science in Food is Medicine efforts.
    eatrightfoundation.org/resources/food-as-medicine

  • Rural Produce Prescription Kit
    A practical, user-friendly guide for those planning and operating produce prescription programs in rural areas.
    View PDF
  • FED Community Workbook
    This Community workbook is intended to support a group or partners in the design or iteration of a Produce Prescription Program using the FED Principle® (Fidelity, Equity, and Dignity).
    View PDF
  • Role of the Public Health Community in Advancing Food Is Medicine
    A 2025 APHA brief outlining how public health professionals can strengthen and scale Food Is Medicine programs to improve nutrition, health outcomes, and equity nationwide.
    View PDF
  • Produce Prescription (PPR) Projects: American Heart Association Best Practices Guide
    A practical guide outlining evidence-based strategies and lessons learned for designing, implementing, and sustaining produce prescription programs to improve access to healthy foods and participant engagement.
    View PDF
  • Food is Medicine: Advancing Health Equity Through Nutrition
    Published by the American Public Health Association (APHA) in August 2025, this report examines how nutrition-based interventions can improve health outcomes and promote health equity through the Food is Medicine movement.
    View PDF
Foundations & Nonprofits