Our members’ nutritious, medically tailored meals are now serving 16,000+ residents in 8 counties and growing. The MTM programs lead to better health, improved patient satisfaction, and lower health care costs.
Volunteers provide valuable human connection
CalFIMC member agencies' compassionate community volunteers--in this case, from Project Angel Food--deliver meals with made with love, care, and nutritious ingredients. Volunteers also provide a valuable human connection, helping patients who may experience social isolation due to illness.
Health Plan Partner Testimonials
“Anthem Blue Cross understands that addressing social drivers, such as access to healthy food and nutrition programs, is the key to improving health outcomes. That is why we are committed to investing in new programs and partnerships that expand access to both healthcare and the life essentials that form the foundation of healthy living.”
–Marsam Kasravi, MD, President, Anthem Blue Cross
We’re very anxious to see a program like this lead to policy changes. Particularly in Medi-Cal, where dollars are precious, if we can demonstrate that providing meals to people with congestive heart failure reduces their readmission rates in the hospitals, that would be a great step forward.
–John Baackes, CEO, LA Care Health Plan