food as medicine

Instacart partnership to scale food-as-medicine programs

The new partnership with United Us expands access to nutritious food nationwide through a connected solution for Instacart grocery delivery.

11 hours ago 6 minute read

Hy-Vee expands nutritional access with healthcare benefit

The collaboration with NationsBenefits streamlines the way members access their healthcare benefits, with easier purchases of nutritious food

2 months ago 4 minute read

Feeding America program shows Food as Medicine improves health across communities

The three-year initiative reached more than 161,000 households, resulting in expanded access to nutritious food and reduced hospitalizations.

3 months ago 7 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 24, 2026

Retail trend stories include changes in consumer thinking of AI-helpers and health-and-wellness promotion, and more.

5 months ago 2 minute read

Giant Eagle advances food-as-medicine access with technology integration

With NationsBenefits' technology integration, eligible health-plan members can pay for fresh produce at more than 200 Giant Eagle supermarkets.

8 months ago 5 minute read

IFPA supports introduction of Produce Prescription for Veterans Act

IFPA applauds the introduction of the bipartisan Produce Prescription for Veterans Act by Sen. Durbin and Reps. Buchanan and Pingree.

8 months ago 4 minute read

Project FoodBox says dietary guidelines align with lowering medical costs

The guidance reinforces what evidence-based programs have demonstrated: access to fresh produce can reduce healthcare utilization and costs.

9 months ago 3 minute read

Kroger launches Verified Savings Program with discount on fruits and vegetables

The Kroger Co. launches its Verified Savings Program that provides a 20% discount on fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Ohio retailers partner with NationsBenefits to expand food as medicine access

NationsBenefits announces a new partnership with Dave’s Markets and Lucky’s Markets Ohio, two long-standing, grocery retailers.

10 months ago 5 minute read

Tops Friendly Markets expands Food as Medicine in Northeast

NationsBenefits announces a new retail integration with Tops Friendly Markets in Upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

1 year ago 5 minute read

NationsBenefits and H Mart partner for food as medicine offering

Offering culturally tailored food options, this partnership aims to significantly boost member engagement for health and wellness.

1 year ago 4 minute read

Heritage Grocers Group forms Food as Medicine technology partnership

NationsBenefits announces a new retail technology integration for Food as Medicine with Heritage Grocers Group.

1 year ago 5 minute read

Brighter Bites launches ‘Food is Medicine’ webpage

HOUSTON, TX (March 26, 2024) – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly...

2 years ago 4 minute read

FarmboxRx launches social needs platform

March 18, 2025 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FarmboxRx, the leading food as engagement company that pioneered fresh fruits and vegetables as a covered...

2 years ago 4 minute read

New NGA partnership opens independent retailer access to healthy benefit cards

February 11, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) BB #:163424, the trade association for the independent supermarket...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Cardiometabolic care solution partners with Instacart for healthy food program

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 9amHealth, the leading virtual cardiometabolic care solution, and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Tennessee insurer introduces statewide food as medicine initiative with FarmboxRx

August 08, 2024 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FarmboxRx, the leading food as engagement company who pioneered fresh fruits and vegetables as a covered...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Northwell Health partners with Instacart to expand access to nutritious food

July 17, 2024 NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, and Instacart, the leading grocery technology...

2 years ago 5 minute read
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