We are here for you and your baby.
We are here for you and your baby.
Welcome to the Food is the Best Medicine (FBM) community! Your health and your baby’s well-being are very important to us. We know being a new mom can be challenging, especially when it comes to nutrition. Our program ensures you and your baby get the healthy food you need during this important time. We’re here to support you and help you both have a healthy future.
Welcome to the Food is the Best Medicine community! Your health and your baby’s well-being are very important to us. We know being a new mom can be challenging, especially when it comes to nutrition. Our program ensures you and your baby get the healthy food you need during this important time. We’re here to support you and help you both have a healthy future.
About FBM
Food is the Best Medicine (FBM) is a collaborative community program that provides nutritious food to women who have just given birth at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. FBM’s mission is to improve health outcomes and promote equitable access to nutrient-rich food for parents and their newborn children.
The Impact of Nutrition Access
1 in 8 households in Texas face food insecurity, which is significantly above the national average.
55% of survey respondents said they ate more fruits and vegetables through participation in the FBM program.
A 1% increase in food insecurity in Texas leads to a $400 million rise in annual healthcare expenses.
86% reported saving on grocery bills, emphasizing the effectiveness of $400 support in alleviating food insecurity.
“…Access to food is a real struggle for our family. This program has meant SO much to us. Honestly, I don’t know what we would have eaten some days without this food…”
– FBM Participant
