Food Equality Initiative, Inc.

🧡 This November, join us and the American Heart Association of Kansas City in making a meaningful impact on our community by donating heart-healthy and nourishing foods to local food pantries! Access to nourishing, heart-healthy options is essential for everyone, yet it's often limited for families relying on pantry support. We can improve health equity and help families thrive by choosing items that support health. 🍎🥦🥫 https://lnkd.in/g69Bmc3s

Our CEO, Erin Martinez, will be at Harvesters' Food 4 Thought: A Conversation About Hunger this Thursday, October 17th, 6 p.m. at Unity Temple On The Plaza.

Today, we celebrate Food is Medicine Day. FEI started this day three years ago to raise awareness that access to and education about nutritious food can reduce medical costs and improve overall health for under-resourced families and individuals. Together, we can remedy this food crisis by focusing on getting people the nutrient-dense food that is the medicine they need. We are thrilled to have the support of our partners here in Kansas City and to be part of a group of organizations working hard to bring health equity to all. Tell us, what are you doing to celebrate Food is Medicine Day? #foodismedicine #kcmo #healthequity #kck

Tomorrow is Food as Medicine Day! We started this day only three years ago to drive awareness and are thrilled to see so many helping us take up the cause. https://lnkd.in/g_RjUhyA

Did you know that September 14th is Food as Medicine Day? Food as medicine means using nutritious, whole foods to prevent, manage, and even treat health conditions. It’s the idea that what we eat can play a key role in improving our overall health, supporting the body’s natural healing processes, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Simply put, food can be a powerful tool for better health! FEI works to improve access to the nourishing foods people need each and every day! We invite you to support our work this September. We can't do it without you! https://lnkd.in/giTwKN7N

Show the world you believe nourishing food is a human right and support FEI's mission at the same time! All proceeds from our t-shirt campaign come directly to FEI!

The end of summer holidays brings about a flurry of back-to-school preparations. However, families dealing with food allergies face an added layer of complexity during this period. As we approach the start of a new academic year, the concern is not just about school supplies or new uniforms, but also about ensuring safety in a school environment for children with food allergies. 

Are you curious about gardening? Our website features a variety of videos from Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) to help you get started! https://lnkd.in/gBcRg8Nt

New research from the Food is Medicine Institute shows Americans are eating better, but disparities persist in marginalized communities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFMzEiF6.

To this day, I still remember having to sit at the 'allergy lunch table' during primary and middle school. Looking back on the experience now, with seven years distancing me from it and a new perspective and insights with regard to my food allergies, I thought it'd be interesting to go back and analyze the insight I gained from it. I hope this article can be a guide for you when deciding if your child with food allergies should sit at the 'allergy table' or the 'regular lunch tables' this upcoming school year. Read more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gtQjau8Q