MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Most Americans know eating healthy is important. The problem is that for many families, it’s becoming harder to make that happen.
With grocery prices continuing to put pressure on household budgets, millions of people are being forced to make difficult choices about the food they buy. Health experts say those choices can have a real impact on long-term health and well-being, which is why more organizations are embracing the idea that “food is medicine.”
As Lilly commemorates its 150th anniversary, the company is bringing its longstanding commitment to helping people live healthier lives to communities across the country through a nationwide initiative to support access to nutritious food. Working with trusted community organizations, the effort will help provide more than 500,000 meals across 15 communities while helping to build long-term cold storage infrastructure at 150 food pantries, increasing access to fresh produce and protein-rich foods year-round. Together, these efforts are expected to help enable approximately 5M nutrient-dense meals annually to families in need…