Delivering Nutrition through FoodFarmacies
Connecting agricultural production directly to household nutrition through community-based FoodFarmacy platforms integrated with health systems.
Introduction
This pillar connects agricultural production directly to household nutrition by deploying FoodFarmaciesâcommunity-based platforms that integrate food access with health and social care systems. FoodFarmacies serve as distribution points where nutritious, diverse, and traceable foods are prescribed and delivered to vulnerable populations.
FoodFarmacies target pregnant women, children, the elderly, and those living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These platforms transform food from a passive commodity into a proactive health intervention, bridging the gap between what is grown and what is consumed to support improved dietary outcomes.
FoodFarmacies are critical because they redefine return on investment not just in economic terms, but in health, productivity, and social resilience. They demonstrate the link between food system transformation and human development, offering measurable impacts on malnutrition, stunting, and healthcare costs.
Key Activities
Critical Data Sets
Household nutrition profiles and dietary diversity scores
Health status and NCD prevalence data (linked to food prescriptions)
Inventory and nutritional composition of local food baskets
Traceability data from production to consumption (via iFoodSOS)
Food accessibility and affordability indicators
Consumption patterns, meal frequency, and cultural food preferences
Supply chain data on local food availability and delivery efficiency
Timeline
1-2 years per location