Food as Health Program

08/18/2026

A new round of pilot research funding is open for UK researchers! Aimed at improving health through nutrition, food security, agriculture and community well-being, $50,000 in projects will be awarded to UK faculty and eligible UK research investigators. The deadline to apply for this grant is September 4th! Anyone interested in applying can do so by clicking the link below ⬇

https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enhizwgUAq6Eieq

(Photo by Matt Barton)

02/27/2026

Healthy tips for every body

Happy Tasty Tip Thursday and thank you to everyone who went to Mad Mushroom yesterday in support of Campus Kitchen!

02/27/2026

Only three can stay.

Which meals are you choosing?
Breakfast, lunch or dinner favorites, we want to hear your Top 3.

Drop them in the comments 👇

02/25/2026

Excited about our new launch!!!

UK HealthCare is expanding its Food as Health Alliance, a new initiative embedded within UK HealthCare that delivers “food is medicine” services to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations across Kentucky.

02/24/2026

Healthy recipes for kids to share!

02/24/2026

Great idea for healthy affordable food options

Homemade soup is a cheap and easy option for your next meal! Here are some things to remember when making your homemade soup:
-Choose a low-sodium base, broth, or stock 🍲
-Pile in the veggies! The more the better 🫑🥕
-Use whole wheat noodles or brown rice 🌾
-Freeze your leftovers for another day 🧊

02/23/2026

🍅🥕Join us for a free, monthly adult cooking class that celebrates the best of each season🥔🧀
Upcoming class:
📆February 27th @ 3:00 pm (RSVP By February 23rd)
📍Warren County Extension Office - 5162 Russellville Rd. Bowling Green
📞RSVP by calling (270)842-1681
‼️Limited Spots Available‼️

02/15/2026

📢 New Research Published! 📢

We’re proud to share that the Local Food is Medicine pilot program, developed in partnership with the University of Kentucky Food as Health Alliance and The Food Connection, has been published in Nutrients MDPI!

📝 “Developing a Community-Driven, Locally Sourced Medically Tailored Meal Model: A Pilot Linking Healthcare, Farmers, and Patients”

This paper highlights how this project connected healthcare providers, Kentucky farmers, and patients through medically tailored meals rooted in fresh, locally sourced food. It documents the impact of building a food as medicine model that is community-driven, research-backed, and farmer-supported.

We’re grateful to our partners, farmers, healthcare collaborators, and participants who made this work possible.

🔗 Read the full open-access paper here:
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/4/589

02/13/2026

The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition is seeking a dynamic, detail orientated Program Coordinator to service as their Lab Manager. The DHN Lab Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the DHN Lab and serves as the primary point of contact for lab clients and student employees. This role also supports student success by coordinating experiential learning opportunities and serving as a subject matter expert during community-based rotations for the Accelerated Coordinated Program (ACP) in Dietetics.

Link to apply⬇
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/616063

02/13/2026

Happy Wednesday and first Locally Chopped of the semester! See you at 11!