From 2010 to 2014, more than 5,600 low-income families have taken part in The Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program (FVRx). This innovative program, created by nonprofit organization Wholesome Wave, joins healthcare providers, farmers markets and children with diet-related diseases, including obesity and type 2 diabetes.
To date, more than 1,100 overweight or obese children have taken part in the program, receiving a ‘prescription’ for fruits and vegetables that can be redeemed at farmers markets for fresh produce.
