Maryland Announces $10 Million in Funding to Increase Access to Fresh Produce in High-Poverty Communities
Governor Wes Moore announced $10 million in funding for a new Produce Rx grant program that will allow healthcare providers to prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables to residents managing chronic health conditions. This initiative is a central part of the Maryland Department of Health's Food is Medicine model, specifically targeting high-poverty communities to improve health outcomes and reduce childhood poverty.
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This initiative represents a significant state-level scaling of the Food is Medicine framework, moving beyond pilot programs to a $10 million commitment that integrates nutrition directly into clinical care. By prioritizing 'ENOUGH' communities, Maryland is leveraging produce prescriptions as a strategic tool to simultaneously address food insecurity, chronic disease management, and systemic poverty.
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