“Food Pharmacy is more than a food bank or health management program; it’s a community. We see the same patients weekly, strengthening connection through our conversations about food, cooking techniques, and personal stories.”
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“The path to food justice and food sovereignty in San Francisco is neither clear nor easy. It is a path that must be radically trailblazed, and that takes the work of entire governments, communities, and individuals.”
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“Although nutrition education is only one aspect of medical care that can improve overall health outcomes, it is moving to see how a simple act in handing out healthy recipes and fresh produce boxes to patients can help lead to a lasting impact on their health and well-being.”
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“This art recipe-project was inspired by the idea of increasing community-based participation and engagement in a way that incorporates the communities’ talents, cultures, and cuisines. We envisioned incorporating art into the food pharmacy to represent cultures through drawings and to reclaim cultural recipes, foods, and health.”
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“My passion lies at the intersection of health, medicine, policy, and food justice. Having broad, overlapping interests has been challenging yet fulfilling, especially as a National Health Corps member.”
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“The opportunity to help patients access compassionate integrated care has further solidified my desire to continue advocating for low-income communities of color.”
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“The most important lesson I’ve learned through my year of service is that many of our patients are themselves – the most capable health workers we could ask for.”
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“…I want to create a space where we consider food to be not only fashionable, but a necessary part of our everyday lives and an indispensable tool for improving our health…”
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“To witness the direct impact of the Food Pharmacy and its connection to medicine further strengthens this approach of utilizing food as medicine.”
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