Beebe food prescription program receives donation

Beebe Medical Foundation gratefully acknowledged Allen Harim Foods for its recent donation of $900 in support of the Beebe Healthcare Food Prescription Program.

The funds will be allocated for the purchase of a new freezer; an essential item as the program aims to continuously provide fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and nutritious, nonperishable foods for those in need across Sussex County.

“We are incredibly grateful to Allen Harim Foods for their generous donation, which will allow us to continue addressing the critical issue of food insecurity in our community,” said Kim Blanch, director of community outreach at Beebe. “This kind of support makes it possible for us to improve the health of our community and put food in the hands of the people who need it the most.”

Beebe launched the program in 2016 in partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware, and with a goal to distribute monthly food boxes to patients living with chronic disease who face food insecurity. Over time, the program has evolved to include culinary, nutritional and disease-specific education and self-management resources. It also connects underserved individuals with social services, primary care services and specialty care services. Data shows that the program is leading to improved health outcomes, better self-monitoring and disease management, and a reduction in healthcare costs.

“We are proud to support Beebe Healthcare in its efforts to provide better access to nutritious food and essential resources for those in need,” said Mike Little, Allen Harim Foods CEO. “It’s vital that we come together as a community to help those who face challenges in accessing basic needs.”