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USA TODAY FEATURE

Food is Medicine Movement Featured in USA Today

ust in time for National Food is Medicine Day, celebrated annually on Sept. 14, the Food is Medicine Coalition (FIMC) was featured in the USA Today in an in-depth special edition about the power of medically tailored meals and the movement behind food as medicine interventions. Head to the FIMC website HERE to check out the entire piece.

“We are grateful to see the Food is Medicine Coalition and the impact of medically tailored meals highlighted in USA Today. As a proud founding member of FIMC, Open Arms of Minnesota knows food is more than nourishment—it’s health care, dignity, and hope. We urge policymakers, health systems, and communities to ensure everyone has access to food as medicine interventions, which includes meal plans developed and approved by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) to meet the specific medical needs of our clients. I am deeply thankful to every staff member, volunteer, donor, and partner who makes our work possible.” – Leah Hebert Welles, CEO

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Your Gift Will Help Us Serve More Clients!

Together we can continue to meet the increased demand for medically tailored meals with your support! We hope you think of us as you consider your year-end giving. Your donation is a gift of care, compassion, and encouragement!

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