About NourishRx:
Good health begins with access not just to any food, but to nutritious, culturally meaningful food – a foundation of both health and well-being. Across Eastern Wisconsin, many neighbors face barriers to the foods that help prevent and manage chronic illness. NourishRx exists to change that.
NourishRx is Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s approach to addressing access to nutritious food, bridging hunger relief and health. By centering food with community systems and healthcare, we help people access healthy food, build knowledge for long-lasting wellness, and strive to reduce health disparities.
When nutritious food is treated as essential to healthcare, not an afterthought, people are more far more likely to lead healthier lives. Hunger is not just a social issue, it’s a health issue.
Our Vision:
A healthier Eastern Wisconsin where food is treated as central to health, empowering every eligible person with reliable access and the education to use it well.
NourishRx advances health by:
- Providing reliable and convenient access to nutritious food for individuals experiencing chronic health conditions
- Intentionally intersecting health systems, community partners, and the hunger relief network to achieve better health outcomes
- Providing education to participants on healthy eating, in partnership with health systems and nutrition experts
How NourishRx Works:
STEP 1:
Partner Inquiries
Community-based organizations, health systems, or philanthropic partners inquire to participate in NourishRx programs, then work with our internal team to select the intervention that works best for the population they are serving.
STEP 2:
Referral and Enrollment
Individuals are referred and enrolled into the program through or by community partners.
STEP 3:
Food Access
Participants are provided nutritious groceries through convenient pickup options such as mobile distributions or food lockers.
Click HERE to fill out a partnership interest form for the NourishRx program.
Partnership and Impact:
Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity
Clinics, hospitals, and care coordinators
Community-based organizations, food pantry partners
Philanthropic corporations, foundations, individual donors
Advocates, elected officials, and media amplifying the message
Efforts In Action:
NourishRx is not just about food access – it’s about improving health outcomes and advancing equity. By aligning food resources with healthcare pathways and community-driven solutions, NourishRx works to remove barriers to access, provide culturally-specific nutrition, and empower individuals and families to make lasting, healthy choices. Together, these efforts strengthen the link between food security and overall wellness.
Ongoing Food as Medicine interventions include (expand to learn more):
