DaVita Giving Foundation awards $1.4 million grant to address food insecurity

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The DaVita Giving Foundation awarded a $1.4 million grant to The Food Is Medicine Coalition, an association of 25 nonprofit organizations, according to a press release.

“DaVita has long been a community-driven organization committed to supporting causes that uplift those we serve,” Javier Rodriguez, CEO for DaVita, said in the release. “This investment aligns with DaVita’s strategy to significantly improve individual and community health for those with kidney disease. We recognize the critical health impact food insecurity can have on kidney health and are thrilled to support the [Food Is Medicine Coalition] FIMC to provide medically tailored nutrition to individuals in need.”

Source: Shutterstock.com. — The FIMC plans to use the grant to provide more than 100,000 medically tailored meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity and medical nutrition needs, according to the release. *Source: Adobe Stock*

According to the release, FIMC plans to use the grant to provide more than 100,000 medically tailored meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity and medical nutrition needs. FIMC plans to provide services through locations in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Orlando.

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