Healthy Weight Food Pharmacy

chop.edu/centers-programs/healthy-weight-food-pharmacy

Without a healthy diet, children’s overall health and development is at risk. As part of care provided by the Healthy Weight Program, all patient families are asked about food insecurity at every visit. If a family is found to be experiencing food insecurity, it is referred to the Food Pharmacy, located within the HWP Clinic at 3550 Market St.

The Food Pharmacy will provide referred families with a three-day supply of healthy food that includes fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. The quantity of food depends on the size of the family.

Families will be able to access the Food Pharmacy up to four times a year. The Healthy Weight Program social worker will also meet with each family to discuss their particular circumstances, address their food needs and connect families to benefit programs and community resources.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the program's home page.

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• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)