Food is Care is a bi-monthly mobile food distribution program in partnership with Helena Food Share, designed to provide medically tailored groceries and meals to individuals managing diet-sensitive chronic conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, congestive heart failure, etc. This program focuses on supporting those who face food/nutrition insecurity as well as transportation and mobility challenges, connecting participants with healthy food options, education and additional community resources.

Food is Care offers bi-monthly groceries aligned with the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet, featuring fresh produce, lean proteins and whole grains. The packages are tailored to accommodate dietary restrictions, medical needs and food preferences. Often deliveries are paired with tools and guidance on preparing, cooking and storing healthy meals.

Program Goals

  1. Increase Access to Healthy Foods: Provide reliable access to medically appropriate groceries.
  2. Enhance Food Knowledge: Empower participants with skills to prepare and store healthy meals.
  3. Reduce Food Insecurity: Address barriers to obtaining adequate and nutritious food.
  4. Support Clinical Outcomes: Reduce nutrition-related risk factors for chronic conditions.

Who It's For

This program is intended for individuals who fall under one or more of the following categories:
•    Live with chronic conditions requiring diet-sensitive management.
•    Experience food or nutrition insecurity.
•    Have challenges with transportation and/or mobility.

In Partnership with Helena Food Share

Thanks to the collaboration with Helena Food Share, Food is Care ensures that participants receive high-quality, nutritious food and access to essential community resources.

Please note: Due to the program's size and popularity, enrollment is currently limited, and there is an active waitlist.

For more information, please contact Haylie Wisemiller at hwisemiller@sphealth.org