In September, DC Greens’ Food Is Medicine Manager, Luisa Furstenberg-Beckman, traveled to Denver to represent our Produce Rx program at the Nutrition Incentive Hub’s Mini-Convening. The gathering brought together 34 GUSNIP grantees representing more than 40 projects from across the country, each committed to strengthening food access and health through nutrition incentives and produce prescription programs.

Over the course of the convening, participants connected with peers and explored new tools for financial and programmatic planning, decision-making, and using data to tell the story of their impact. For our Food Is Medicine Manager, the convening was a unique opportunity to gather with fellow produce prescription implementers, exchanging insights about what’s working and where challenges persist.

“Much of the discussion focused on the challenges and barriers in the new federal funding landscape,” Furstenberg-Beckman reflected. “But we also shared about successes and creative solutions to continue doing this important work when we need it the most.”

By bringing our local perspective into the conversation, Furstenberg-Beckman was able to highlight both the successes of our work in Washington, D.C., as well as the ongoing need for sustainable support for Food Is Medicine interventions nationwide.

Most importantly, the convening reinforced that we are part of a larger movement—one that is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the fresh food they need to live and thrive.