Berkshire County Archives - Food is Medicine Massachusetts Service Inventory

United Way of Tri-County “46 Park St.
Framingham MA
Middlesex
01702” 42.27808954 -71.41865693 5083704800 Www.uwotc.org Community-Level Healthy Food No The entire state of Massachusetts Year-round “Obesity
None specifically, the CLHF Program provides general healthy food” “Pick-up/shopping from centralized location
Vehicle delivery to client’s home via your organization” No None specified by organization None specified by organization None specified by organization None specified by organization None specified by organization Yes “Health care providers (e.g., physician, care coordinators, hospital, or insurer)
Government agencies
Elder service agencies
Other community-based organizations
Self/Family Member Referral” “Electronic referral system (e.g., Aunt Bertha)
Email
Phone call
Fax
Walk-in” “Nutrition workshops
Assistance in applying for federal food assistance programs (e.g., SNAP)
Cooking demonstrations or classes
Recipes
Menu plans
Wellness checks
Linkage to other community-based resources (financial literacy; transportation; medication management; home safety assessment; housing support services)”

The Outreach Program “203 OAK ST, PEMBROKE MA 02359
” 42.10234699 -70.76400619 8579393459 EndHungerNE.org Community-Level Healthy Food No The entire state of Massachusetts n/a Year-round None specifically, the CLHF Program provides general healthy food Food banks, pantries, backpack programs, homeless shelters No None specified by organization None specified by organization None specified by organization None specified by organization None specified by organization No “Recipes
No, we do not offer additional support services”

Project Bread “145 Border Street
East Boston
02128” 42.37385276 -71.04033034 617-723-5000 projectbread.org Nutritious Food Referrals Yes The entire state of Massachusetts Year-round All conditions as needed. Patient selects products needed with funds provided By mail Yes Ages 0-64 yrs Low income “Patients must meet one of the following criteria:
– Behavioral health need or complex physical health need
– Needing assistance with one or more documented Activities of Daily Living or Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
– Having repeated Emergency Department use w/in a certain period of time
– Experiencing a high-risk pregnancy
” Medicaid “Presence of food insecurity required (generally meaning lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life)

Participants MUST receive insurance through one of our accountable care organization (ACO) partners.

Participants MUST be receiving care and be referred through a partnering ACO. ” Yes Health insurers Electronic referral system (e.g., Aunt Bertha) Linkage to other community-based food resources (food pantries, community meal sites, assistance with federal nutrition assistance programs)

Yes
DONE
Fresh Connect
69 Shirley Street
Roxbury
02119
42.32429982
-71.06971173
info@aboutfresh.org

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Nutritious Food Referrals
Yes
The entire state of Massachusetts

Year-round
Behavioral Health
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Celiac Disease
Diabetes
Hypertension
HIV
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Obesity
Pediatric Conditions
Renal Disease
Challenges with dentition (chewing, swallowing)
Food Access Stress, General Health
By mail
Funds/vouchers are automatically loaded onto a card (debit card, loyalty card, etc.)
Yes
All ages served
All income groups
None specified by organization
None specified by organization
With a small number of exceptions, all Fresh Connect participants have passed some eligibility requirement and all are referred by a partner organization, but those requirements may differ from partner to partner. Typically, eligible participants have screened positive for food insecurity and have been diagnosed with one or more diet-related illnesses. Fresh Connect’s partners do that screening and make those referrals.

Please contact Fresh Connect for more information.
See “other eligibility requirements” for information about referrals.
Health care providers
Health insurers
Government agencies
Elder service agencies
Other community-based organizations
Electronic referral system (e.g., Aunt Bertha)
Email
We can accept referrals from any HIPAA-compliant platform
No, we do not offer additional support service.
Adam Shyevitch

ESBCI “877 South Street, Suite 4E
Pittsfield
MA
01201” 42.41768613 -73.25815609 413-499-0524 esbci.org Medically-Tailored Meal No Berkshire County Year-round “Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Hypertension
Obesity
Challenges with dentition (chewing, swallowing)” “In-person pick-up from another location
Vehicle home-delivery by organization” Yes Serving age 60 yrs and up All income groups No None specified by organization None specified by organization Yes “Health care providers
Health insurers
Government agencies
Elder service agencies
Other community-based organizations
Self/Family Member Referral” “Electronic referral system (e.g., Aunt Bertha)
Email
Phone call
Fax
Walk-in” “Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition education materials (flyers)
Nutrition workshops
Cooking demonstrations or classes
Menu plans
Wellness checks
Linkage to other community-based resources (financial literacy; transportation; medication management; home safety assessment; housing support services)
Programs to reduce older adult isolation (friendly visiting, exercise, meditation)”

Easthampton Community Center, Inc. “12 Clark Street
EASTHAMPTON
MA
01027-2330” 42.26403192 -72.66185937 4135275240 www.easthamptoncommunitycenter.org Community-Level Healthy Food No “Berkshire County
Franklin County
Hampden County
Hampshire County” N/A Year-round “Celiac Disease
The Gluten Free Pantry covers the top 8 allergan free foods.” “Pick-up/shopping from centralized location
Vehicle delivery to client’s home via your organization” Yes All ages served Low income None specified by organization None specified by organization “Presence of gluten or other allergy required for access to gluten/allergen free pantry. No specific health requirement for other pantry.

Referral required only for clients seeking to access gluten/allergen free pantry.” Yes “Health care providers (e.g., physician, care coordinators, hospital, or insurer)
Health insurers
Government agencies
Elder service agencies
Other community-based organizations
Self/Family Member Referral” “Email
Phone call
Fax
Walk-in” “Assistance in applying for federal food assistance programs (e.g., SNAP)
Linkage to other community-based resources (financial literacy; transportation; medication management; home safety assessment; housing support services)”

Community Servings “179 Amory St.
Jamaica Plain
MA
02130” 42.31783561 -71.10273354 617-522-7777 www.servings.org Medically-Tailored Meal Yes The entire state of Massachusetts N/A Year-round “Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Congestive heart failure
Diabetes
Hypertension
HIV/AIDS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Lung Disease (COPD)
Multiple Sclerosis
Pediatric conditions
Renal Disease
Challenges with dentition (chewing, swallowing)” “Vehicle home-delivery by organization
Shipping home-delivery by third-party (FedEx, UPS, etc.)” Yes All ages served All income groups Yes, presence of at least one chronic illness AND difficulties with activities of daily living None specified by organization None specified by organization Yes “Health care providers
Health insurers
Government agencies
Elder service agencies
Other community-based organizations
Self/Family Member Referral” “Electronic referral system (e.g., Aunt Bertha)
Email
Phone call
Fax
Walk-in” “Nutrition Counseling
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition education materials (flyers)
Nutrition workshops
Cooking demonstrations or classes
Recipes
Nutrition supplements, as recommended by a health professional
Wellness checks
We provide information on other community-based resources, but not direct linkage.”

Community Health Programs “442 Stockbridge Rd
Great Barrington
01238” 42.21788414 -73.3423053 4135289311 ext 1537 chpberkshires.org Medically-Tailored Food Packages Yes Berkshire County Year-round “Diabetes
high risk pregnancies” “In-person pick-up from another location
vehicle home-delivery by organization” Yes All ages served Low income Yes, presence of at least one chronic illness WIC “Presence of food insecurity required (generally meaning lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life)
” Yes “Health care providers
Health insurers
Government agencies
Other community-based organizations
Self/Family Member Referral” “Electronic referral system (e.g., Aunt Bertha)
Email
Phone call” “Nutrition counseling
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition support groups
Nutrition education materials (flyers)
Assistance in applying for federal food assistance programs (e.g., SNAP or WIC)
Cooking demonstrations or classes
Recipes
Menu plans
Linkage to other community-based resources (financial literacy; transportation; medication management; home safety assessment; housing support services)”

Community Health Programs “442 Stockbridge Rd
Great Barrington
Massachusetts
01230” 42.2198 -73.34312 4135289311 ext 1537 chpberkshires.org Community-Level Healthy Food Yes Berkshire County Year-round “Diabetes
high risk pregnancies ” “Pick-up/shopping from centralized location
Vehicle delivery to client’s home via your organization” Yes All ages served Low income Yes, presence of at least one chronic illness WIC “Presence of food insecurity required (generally meaning lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life)
” Yes “Health care providers (e.g., physician, care coordinators, hospital, or insurer)
Health insurers
Government agencies
Other community-based organizations
Self/Family Member Referral” “Electronic referral system (e.g., Aunt Bertha)
Email
Phone call” “Nutrition counseling
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition support groups
Nutrition education materials (flyers)
Assistance in applying for federal food assistance programs (e.g., SNAP)
Cooking demonstrations or classes
Recipes
Menu plans
Linkage to other community-based resources (financial literacy; transportation; medication management; home safety assessment; housing support services)”

Medically Tailored Meals
Medically Tailored Food Packages
Nutritious Food Referrals
Community Level Healthy Food Programs

Services Definitions

Medically Tailored Meals

Medically tailored meals (MTM) are meals developed to address the dietary needs of an individual’s medical condition by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Individuals are referred by a healthcare provider or plan.

Medically Tailored Food Packages

Medically tailored food packages (MTFP) include a selection of minimally prepared grocery items selected by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or other qualified nutrition professional as part of a treatment plan for an individual with a defined medical diagnosis. The recipient of a medically tailored food package is typically capable of shopping for and picking up the food and preparing it at home, and is referred by a healthcare provider or plan. Ex: Food Farmacy.

Nutritious Food Referrals

Nutritious food referrals (NFR) provide funds for nutritious foods that may be redeemed at a variety of food retail environments such as farmers markets, mobile markets, or grocery stores. Individuals must receive referrals from healthcare providers or plans after being identified as having or being at risk for diet-related diseases. Ex: Produce Prescription Programs, Prescription CSA.

Community Level Healthy Food Programs

Community-level healthy food programs (CLHFP) provide nutritious foods for a population that currently has or is at increased risk for chronic disease associated with food insecurity. These programs are done in partnership or consultation with a healthcare payer, provider or nutrition professional, for screening or referrals, and/or in program design, management, or evaluation. Ex: Mobile Markets with a consistent health care stop.