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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.

West virginia food is medicine coalition
  • 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.
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  • Logic Model
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  • 2024 West Virginia Environmental Scan
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West virginia food is medicine coalition
Universities & Research
  • Tufts University – Food is Medicine Institute
    A national hub for research, policy, and education on integrating food into healthcare.
    tuftsfoodismedicine.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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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)
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

  • 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.
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  • 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).
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  • 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.
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Foundations & Nonprofits