‘Food Farmacy’ Opens In Hartford, Targets Food Insecurity Among City Residents
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.
At Hartford HealthCare, a new type of pharmacy has a new prescription: Food as Medicine
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, adding that on top of people in the city struggling with food insecurity, they’re also […]
CT LIVE!: Get Meals Delivered Made by Local Chefs
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.
My Local Chefs Creates An Innovative Revenue Stream for Connecticut Food Businesses
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 with Vanessa about how she created the business concept and how she’s building a team […]
New Connecticut Food Delivery Service Offers Healthy Meals from Local Chefs
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.