FOOD IS MEDICINE

FIG, in collaboration with Seeds of Change (SOC) Consulting, has partnered with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation as the Foundation launches an initial scan of “Food is Medicine” (FiM) efforts in North Carolina. FIG and SOC will conduct surveys, interviews, and listening sessions to inform an issue brief to be released in Fall/Winter 2021. These efforts are aimed at better understanding the types of partnerships taking place between healthcare and community based organizations across the state. Blue Cross NC Foundation is interested in learning how future efforts could support expanded partnerships, more equitable opportunities for community based organizations to engage in the work, and how Food is Medicine programs can better support individuals and communities going forward.

Project start date: June 2021

Project end date: December 2021