Wellness RX
Wellness RX is a referral program that addresses diet-related health issues. The program offers participants classes on healthy eating and vouchers they can use to buy fresh produce.
The Smart Snacks in Schools
Smart school snacks are nutritious food and beverage options that meet federal nutrition standards, specifically the USDA's Smart Snacks in School guidelines for items sold outside of main meals. They must feature a whole grain, fruit, vegetable, dairy product, or protein as the first ingredient, and meet strict limits on calories, fats, sugar, and sodium
Community Cupboard
Pantries are located at community health centers for convenient food pickup alongside health visits. Accessibility: Free to all county residents and stocked with healthy food options (e.g., frozen meats, produce, pantry staples). Delivery is available to a resident's nearest UVM Health hospital location.
Farmacy
The Farmacy’s mission is to increase assess to local, healthy food for all residents by adding a farm store into an existing business that doesn’t traditionally offer food.