Food Is Medicine

Produce prescriptions.

A clinician prescribes fresh fruits and vegetables — and your plan helps pay for them. The most accessible Food Is Medicine intervention, and one FareRx offers as part of our full program stack for health-plan and employer partners.

The Basics

What is a produce prescription?

A produce prescription is a Food Is Medicine intervention in which a healthcare provider prescribes fresh fruits and vegetables, and the patient receives vouchers, subsidies, or a benefit card to obtain them — usually at grocery stores or farmers markets. It is the lowest-clinical-intensity FIM intervention, designed to make healthy eating affordable and remove cost as a barrier to better nutrition.

FareRx offers produce prescriptions as part of a complete Food Is Medicine program. Because members choose their own produce, engagement stays high — and produce prescriptions pair naturally with our medically tailored groceries and nutrition counseling for members who need more clinical guidance over time.

Want the bigger picture? See how Food Is Medicine works and the evidence behind it.

How It Works

From prescription to produce aisle.

  1. Step 1

    Check eligibility

    A two-minute check confirms whether a produce prescription is available through your health plan or employer benefit.
  2. Step 2

    Receive your produce benefit

    Once enrolled, you get vouchers or a benefit card — a set amount each month dedicated to fresh fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores or farmers markets.
  3. Step 3

    Shop for fresh produce

    Choose the fruits and vegetables that fit your household and your routine. The flexibility keeps engagement high and makes healthy eating affordable.
  4. Step 4

    Layer in nutrition support

    Pair your produce benefit with covered nutrition counseling so the produce on your counter supports the plan in your chart.
Outcomes & Evidence

The food works. We measure it.

120,000+
Fresh deliveries to members
92%
Members kept up with their medications
4.9 / 5
Average member rating

Program results: the FareRx Outcomes Report (2025). Peer-reviewed evidence on produce prescriptions: Hager et al., Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes (2023).

FAQ

Common questions.

See if you're eligible.

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