Thanks to an impactful grant from Sentara/Optima, Feeding SWVA has launched its Food Farmacy Program at the Community Solutions Center. The program, which is the first of its kind in Roanoke, is designed with the intention to provide fresh produce and other
healthy food to referred clients who suffer from dietary-related illness. Each client will receive a “prescription” from a healthcare provider for foods that specifically combat their health condition. Food Lion stepped in with a generous donation which enabled us to outfit the Food Farmacy with a produce display cooler and other necessities – most importantly, food – that makes the market space look more like a grocery store. The program is just getting started, but already, we are serving clients and helping them on their way to better health!