Food Is Health
You are what you eat! Access to nutritious food is a fundamental determinant of health outcomes.
50%
Higher Diabetes Risk
Diabetes risk is nearly 50% higher in food-insecure households
21%
Increased Hypertension Risk
Hypertension risk increases by 21% for food-insecure adults
32%
Greater Obesity Odds
Obesity odds rise 32% among food-insecure populations
“Eating healthy foods can improve your physical health and well-being, particularly benefiting vulnerable populations facing food scarcity.”
The Mid-Ohio Farmacy Program
A data-driven initiative connecting food banks with healthcare providers
20,000+
Patients enrolled in the program
Operates through Federally Qualified Health Clinics, insurers, and health systems across Ohio.
How It Works
- 1
Healthcare providers screen patients for food insecurity
- 2
Eligible patients receive membership cards with unique IDs
- 3
Members access fresh produce weekly at partnered food pantries
- 4
FreshTrak software tracks referrals between clinics and food agencies
- 5
Patients access support resources including recipes and chronic disease management information