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Health and Hope Program
A PARTNERSHIP TO NOURISH LOW-INCOME PATIENTS UNDERGOING MEDICAL TREATMENTS
Better Food Security for Better Health
The Health and Hope Program is a collaborative partnership between Nourishing Hope and several area hospitals and care centers. This innovative collaboration was born of research that shows a direct link between food insecurity and poor health. Our goal is to nourish low-income patients undergoing various medical treatments by providing healthy groceries. Participating partners include: Advocate Illinois Masonic, Cara Collective, Emmaus, HHPLift, Humble Design, Naomi’s House, Swedish Hospital (two locations), UI Health, and World Relief.
Food insecurity is a growing problem for people who are suffering an illness – often having to choose between medical treatment and food.
Providing Nourishment for Those in Need
Through our hospital partners, the intake coordinators, nurses and doctors, we work closely with patients to screen them and determine their need and quality of life outside of their treatments.
Those who qualify receive:
- Large bag of groceries directly at the treatment site (approx. a two-week supply for one home)
- List of Nourishing Hope’s additional support resources
- Option to request to enroll in our Home Delivery program
Our goal is to ensure that all patients have access to the healthy food needed to nourish and heal their bodies.
According to a recent study, 56% of low-income urban cancer patients do not know where they will find their next meal.
The Nourishing Hope Mission
Nutritional value is always an important part of Nourishing Hope’s emergency food services. In our typical monthly distribution, almost half of our allotment includes fresh fruits and vegetables. Because the Health & Hope bags must be non-perishable as they are delivered to the hospital in advance and given out on an as-needed basis, we focus on providing the healthiest non-perishable options available.
Those options include canned vegetables, dried fruit, nuts, whole wheat pastas, tomato sauces, and healthy low-sodium soups. In addition, we provided Health & Hope clients with a gift card to local grocery stores so they can supplement their non-perishable groceries with fresh produce, dairy, and lean meats.
Support the Health & Hope Program
With your help, we can get the right food to the people who need it the most. Donate today to make lives easier for those who are sick and struggling.
