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Hartford, Conn., January 31, 2023 – Medically tailored meal service company My Local Chefs today announces their partnership with health clinic Pounds Transformation to offer a one-stop shop for patients looking to create meaningful change in their lives through physical

The new center, sometimes referred to as a “food farmacy,” is part of an effort to reduce food insecurity among Connecticut residents and enable people to shop for fresh, nutritious foods tailored specifically to their health needs.

Hartford — Greg Jones, the vice president of community health and engagement for Hartford HealthCare, prefers to call Hartford a food swamp, rather than a food desert. “There’s stuff out there, but you don’t want to eat it,” he said,

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There’s a new local service hitting the market but this is much more than your standard meal delivery service. Meet Vanessa Sena, owner of My Local Chefs.

Entrepreneur Vanessa Sena is the brains behind My Local Chefs, an online platform that connects Connecticut chefs, farmers, and producers with local homes, where people can enjoy a variety of healthy prepared foods. MetroHartford Alliance Content Manager Nan Price chatted

Sena envisioned a "one stop shop" concept for healthy options, accommodating customers with specific dietary needs. The chef/producer partners she works with offer vegan food, gluten-free products, keto items, juice cleanses and meal-prep services for assorted lifestyles.