FOOD AS MEDICINE
An Integrated community health initiative
Building Community Health Through Clinics, Nutrition Education and Food Access
OUR PROGRAM
Food as Medicine is a comprehensive wellness initiative led by Shifa Free Clinic ICNA Relief that connects healthcare services, nutrition education, food access, and preventive screenings to help individuals and families live healthier lives.
OUR VISION
To transform ICNA Relief pantries into health hubs that not only provide food but also equip families with the knowledge, tools, and culturally relevant practices to prevent and manage Chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure etc
CONTINUE YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY
Our Program Components
HOST A FOOD AS MEDICINE EVENT
Bring Health, Nutrition & Food Access to Your Community
Partner with Shifa Free Clinic to bring Food as Medicine directly to the people you serve. Schools, faith communities, community organizations, workplaces, and other partners can host us for a nutrition workshop, community health fair, healthy food distribution—or combine services to create a larger wellness event.
❤️ HOST A COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Give your community access to preventive health education and screenings. Depending on the event, services may include diabetes risk assessment, blood glucose or A1C screening, blood pressure checks, nutrition education, and connections to follow-up care and community resources.
🥕 HOST A HEALTHY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Partner with us to improve access to nutritious food while connecting families with health and nutrition resources. Food distributions can be combined with brief nutrition education, healthy recipes, screenings, and information about available services.
🥗 HOST A NUTRITION WORKSHOP
Bring practical, interactive nutrition education to your community. Participants learn skills they can use every day, including reading nutrition labels, building balanced meals, making healthier food choices, and eating well on a budget.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
