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From Plates to Prescriptions: Food as Health Care in Texas
March 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Food banks operate at the intersection of health care delivery and public policy.
This webinar explored how food banks are partnering with health care organizations to improve health outcomes through food-based interventions and how this work is shaped by policy.
What’s on the Menu:
The Power of Partnerships: Participants learn about the innovative collaborations between food banks and health care providers to advance health.
Federal Context: The discussion highlighted how federal nutrition and health programs shape what food banks are able to achieve.
State Action: Speakers examined how conversations in the 89th Texas Legislative Session are shaping the deployment of food as medicine in Texas.
The Path Forward: The session considered practical next steps and what is possible for strengthening the food – health care connection in the Lone Star State.
Attendees heard from leaders from the Central Texas Food Bank and the Houston Food Bank as they shared real-world insights and policy perspectives.
To view slides from the presentation, click here.
