Food is a critical part of healthcare! The PRx program works in partnership with healthcare providers and payors to support patient health and wellness.
🥕 PRx Prescriptions for Fruits and Vegetables
A Family-Centered Health Intervention Program
Healthy food is not just nourishment—it's medicine. The PRx (Produce Prescription) Program empowers families to access fresh fruits and vegetables through monthly prescriptions provided by healthcare professionals. These prescriptions help improve diet, combat chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and support food-insecure households.
🌀 How the PRx Process Works
Enrollment
Your healthcare provider invites you to join the PRx Program. During this visit, you complete a registration form.Monthly Check-in
You meet with a program coordinator and, if needed, get connected to WIC services for extra support.Prescription Issuance
Healthcare professionals provide monthly produce prescriptions during each check-in.Redemption
Prescriptions are redeemed at local grocery stores, farmers markets, and food access points.
📍 Program by Location
🌿 Columbus
The Nurse Family Partnership in Franklin County focuses on pregnant individuals and their families. Up to 50 families receive monthly produce support.
Health Partner: Nationwide Children’s
Delivery Partner: Local Matters
🌿 Dayton
Two programs serve pregnant patients and families, providing up to 70 families with fresh produce monthly.
Health Partners: Five Rivers Health Center, Sunrise Center
Education Partner: La Soupe
🌿 Lorain
Cleveland Clinic Avon Point’s program supports up to 60 families with access to fresh produce.
Health Partner: Cleveland Clinic Avon Point
Delivery Partner: CityFresh
🌿 Toledo
Two Lucas County programs assist 120 families each month with produce prescriptions.
Health Partners: Toledo Mercy Health Pathways Program, Health Partners of Western Ohio
🌿 Diabetes Management
This program spans Dayton, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, helping pre-diabetic and diabetic patients in five clinics improve their health with access to produce.
Health Partners: Mercy Health, Five Rivers Health, Cleveland Clinic
✅ What Enrolled Patients Should Know
Engage in Appointments: Regular check-ins ensure continued support.
Redeem on Time: Use prescriptions monthly at approved locations.
Stay Inspired: Discover creative ways to use your produce with linked recipe guides.
🍏 SNAP/EBT Bonus: Produce Perks
If you're a SNAP or P-EBT user, Produce Perks can match up to $25/day in purchases at participating locations. That means more fruits, more vegetables—without extra cost.
