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Our Work

Our Food is Medicine Program

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FreshFlavorRx is Community Nutrition Partnership’s flagship Food Is Medicine program, designed to strengthen health by addressing the everyday barriers to nutritious eating. The program integrates food access, nutrition guidance, and supportive care through three core components:

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Accessible & Flavorful Food
Food prescription boxes, pantry stocking boxes, and clinically appropriate meals centered on locally sourced, nourishing food.

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Personalized Nutrition Support
Nutrition counseling and an evidence-informed education and behavior change program that promotes skill building, kitchen confidence and lasting healthy habits.

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Community Care Support
High-touch care management and navigation services designed to address social needs and remove barriers to healthy living by connecting individuals to the services and resources they need.

Who We Serve

We support individuals and families throughout Western New York, particularly the low income population and those managing chronic health conditions who face barriers to accessing nourishing food and nutrition support.

Counties Served

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Erie

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Niagara

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Chautauqua

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Cattaraugus

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Research & Innovation

CNP is currently partnering with the University at Buffalo on research exploring innovative food and nutrition support strategies to better understand program engagement and utilization.

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Partnership & Collaboration

CNP partners on initiatives that expand access to nutritious food and strengthen community health across Western New York, including collaboration with FreshFix, Built without Guilt,and the UB Veggie Van program.

Let’s Build Healthier Communities Together

Join us in connecting Western New York communities with nourishing, locally sourced food and supportive nutrition service

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