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Food Is Medicine: Turning A Drain Into A Fountain

Health Affairs·June 26, 2026
Food Is Medicine: Turning A Drain Into A Fountain

This analysis of the financial architecture of Food is Medicine argues that current investment flows are concentrated in health systems and venture-backed intermediaries, often acting as a 'drain' on local economies. The authors call for a shift in capital toward community-owned food producers and local distributors to ensure long-term economic sustainability.

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A critical look at the FIM investment landscape, suggesting that the next wave of 'philanthropy-to-capital' transition must prioritize local ownership infrastructure to prevent extractive financial models in nutrition care.

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