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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Systems Research
  • Community Health

Background:

  • The Food Is Medicine movement is growing, often relying on community-based organizations (CBOs).
  • Current Food Is Medicine models in the US can be extractive, undervaluing CBOs through low payment rates, capacity gaps, and administrative burdens.
  • This limits CBOs' potential and sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the history of the Food Is Medicine movement.
  • To critique the extractive nature of existing models.
  • To propose a generative Food Is Medicine model centered on CBOs and local food systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the history and current state of Food Is Medicine.
  • Analysis of challenges faced by CBOs in current models.
  • Conceptualization of a generative model framework.

Main Results:

  • Existing models often fail to adequately support CBOs, hindering their effectiveness and long-term viability.
  • A generative model fosters equitable partnerships between payers, health systems, vendors, and CBOs.
  • This model empowers CBOs with resources for local food sourcing, staffing, and culturally relevant distribution.

Conclusions:

  • A shift towards a generative Food Is Medicine model is crucial for equitable and sustainable impact.
  • Community-based organizations are vital partners that require adequate resources and support.
  • Health systems and philanthropic organizations should invest in generative Food Is Medicine approaches.