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Expanding ‘Food is Medicine’ Beyond Medically Tailored Meals

When the concept of “Food is Medicine” is mentioned, most people think of medically tailored meals or produce prescriptions designed to address the nutritional needs of patients with acute health conditions. However, according to a recent report by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), the scope of “Food is Medicine” should be broadened to include the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program—SNAP.

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Farms + Farmers Markets + Food Hubs Near You

Many farmers markets host nutrition-related activities, such as food activities for kids, cooking demonstrations and adult nutrition workshops. To schedule a group visit for your organization’s community members to a Stellar Farmers Markets workshop at select farmers markets from July to November, email nutritioneducation@health.nyc.gov.

How to Get Health Bucks | Recipients of SNAP Benefits

For every $2 spent at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can get $2 in Health Bucks, up to $10 per day. Health Bucks are available year-round at NYC farmers markets that accept EBT.

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