Shalom Farms initiative links fresh food to chronic illness care

06/12/2025- 

Shalom Farms has launched a new Produce Prescription program aimed at helping Richmond residents manage chronic illnesses through increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

The nonprofit’s new initiative, known as Produce Rx, connects eligible participants with free produce, bi-weekly cooking instruction and nutrition education in partnership with Health Brigade, a Richmond health care provider. The program is supported by funding from the USDA’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP)…….

Read full article at the Richmond Free Press

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

Subscribe to our newsletter

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.