Food Prescriptions through Jubilee Market

Who is eligible for food prescriptions

Lower Lights Christian Health Center offers a food prescription program for LLCHC patient families with children ages 17 and under and/or adults with chronic conditions who are experiencing food insecurity.

The Jubilee Healthy Food Rx program will provide healthy foods and nutritional support utilizing the Jubilee Market and Cafe in Franklinton.  Participating families will receive access to healthy food (valued at $75 per month for up to two program participants) along with nutrition education and healthy eating activities for up to one year.

• Experiencing food insecurity
• Able to visit Jubilee Market and Cafe at least once a month
• Patients of Lower Lights Christian Health Center (or parent/guardian is a patient)
• Separate programs for children ages 17 and under and adults with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity

Funding for the children’s program is provided by a generous grant from Paramount Advantage, a state-wide Medicaid managed care plan.  The Paramount Medicaid Advantage Community Benefits Award Provides funding for community health center projects that address social determinants of health.  The overall goal is to improve the health and well-being of Ohio communities.

Buckeye Health provides generous support to enroll Buckeye Health Plan members in our nutrition programs for children as well as adults with chronic conditions. Buckeye has been proud to partner with Lower Lights to serve Ohio’s most vulnerable populations since its inception in 2004. Throughout the years, Buckeye has regularly participated in wellness events at the health center, provided support to stock the Jubilee Market and Cafe and sponsored community programs and events from 5K runs to health fairs.

To learn more about the Jubilee Healthy Food Rx program contact Maya Sattler, Nutrition Program Coordinator. Those interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as space is limited.