Feeding Change
Nourishing the Nation: Strengthening the Production of US Produce to Support Health
Nourishing the Nation: Strengthening the Production of US Produce to Support Health
Feeding Change advances food systems transformation by generating action-oriented research, activating financial levers, engaging policymakers and industry leaders, and convening key stakeholders to catalyze a more nutritious, accessible, sustainable, and resilient food system.
Focus Areas
Through our programs and focus areas, we collaborate with cross-sector stakeholders and experts, bring together influential changemakers, convene food leaders at Milken Institute events, advocate strongly for Food Is Medicine prescriptions and the continuum of care, champion the central role of food systems in addressing climate change, and explore how market-based innovations and public/private investment can address complex food systems challenges.
Building a Sustainable and Resilient Food System
Creating a Nutritious and Accessible Food System
Leaders
Feeding Change Business Council
Food Is Medicine
Feeding Change
Most Recent Content
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The Partnership Is the Innovation: Rebuilding Health from the Ground Up
In every conversation about health equity, the same phrase eventually surfaces: We need to meet people where they are. But what if we went further—and built systems that start where people are?Read Essay -
When Food Is Medicine Leads: Integrating Access, Payments, and Care
Imagine an ecosystem where receiving care, accessing your personal finances, and shopping for groceries all run on shared, secure systems across health-care benefits, payments, food, transportation, and retail—synchronized to remove...Read Essay -
Nourishing the Nation: Strengthening the Production of US Produce to Support Health
Sitting at the intersection of produce production and Food Is Medicine, Feeding Change is uniquely positioned to highlight opportunities that link resilient food production—specifically fruit and vegetable production—with improving overall...Read Brief -
Advancing Health Through Expanded Access to Pharmacy-Based Care
As the health system evolves to meet rising demand while grappling with workforce shortages, pharmacies are well-positioned to play a greater role in delivering high-quality, community-based care.Read Report -
A Blueprint for Employer-Led Food as Health Strategies
Employers are increasingly recognizing how food can promote whole-person health by addressing physical well-being, resilience, disease prevention, and mental health.Read Report -
Perspectives on a Natural Capital Approach to Financing Food Systems Transformation
In September 2024, the Milken Institute released Insights on Investments in Food Systems Transformation: Pathways to COP30, which explored the state of food systems investing, the risks and benefits, and the challenges and opportunities.Read Report
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Fighting Food Insecurity to Improve Health
When it comes to improving health, few opportunities are as obvious as Food Is Medicine (FIM). Nutritious food is essential to good health, and health-care organizations such as Centene are increasingly using FIM as a lever to drive better...Read Essay -
Transforming Health Outcomes Through Strategic Collaboration
Solving the complex challenges within our health-care system requires more than policy changes or technological advancements—it demands a deeper understanding of the social barriers individuals face. There is no one-size-fits-all solution.Read Essay -
Rooted in Health: How Agriculture and Health Care Can Grow Together
With chronic diseases on the rise and millions struggling with food insecurity, access to fresh, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables has become more critical than ever. The "Food is Health" movement is reshaping how we think about health...Read Essay
Related Event Sessions
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Lunch Program | What’s Cooking: Global Child Nutrition to Fuel Bright FuturesAsia Summit 2025 -
Integrating Food into Health Care: What's It Going to Take?Future of Health Summit 2025 -
Transforming Food for a Healthier FutureGlobal Conference 2025 -
Part 1: A Conversation with US Secretary of Agriculture Tom VilsackFuture of Health Summit 2024 -
Part 2: Food as Engagement: Implications for Health and Access to CareFuture of Health Summit 2024
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Decarbonization and the Path Towards Sustainable Food Systems2024 Asia Summit -
Food Systems as an Asset Class2024 Global Conference Session -
The Future of Food Retail2024 Global Conference Session -
COP28 and Beyond: Food Systems Financing2023 Middle East and Africa Summit Session -
Food Policy: From Farm Bill to Health Care | Part 2: Creating an Equitable, Nutritious, Sustainable, and Resilient Food System2023 Future of Health Summit Session -
FoodRx Innovations: Financing, Technology, and Stakeholder Relationships2023 Future of Health Summit Session -
Investing in Food Systems to Address Climate Change2023 Asia Summit Session -
Transitioning to a Food Environment Built for Health2023 Global Conference Session -
Closing Plenary: The Future of Food and Health Part 2: A Conversation with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack2022 Future of Health Summit Session
Our Team
Ayodola Anise
Holly Freishtat
Julia Hesse-Fong
Brenda Huneycutt
Shiprah Jamshaid
Esther Krofah
Anna Lin-Schweitzer
Athena Rae Roesler
Erika Stratmann
Clara Subin
For More Information
If you would like more information on Feeding Change at the Milken Institute, please see our one-sheet or contact Holly Freishtat, Senior Director, Feeding Change at [email protected].