Food & Friends is proud to be featured in Washingtonian Magazine’s February 2026 issue, which takes a closer look at the growing Food Is Medicine movement and the role nutrition plays in improving health outcomes across the region.
The article explores how medically tailored meals are becoming an essential part of healthcare, especially for people managing serious and chronic illnesses. Washingtonian highlights how Food & Friends works alongside healthcare providers to ensure that neighbors facing health challenges receive meals designed to meet their specific medical and nutritional needs. Rather than treating food as an afterthought, the piece underscores a simple but powerful idea: when food is part of the care plan, people can heal better, manage symptoms more effectively, and maintain dignity during difficult moments.
The story also places Food & Friends’ work within a broader shift happening nationwide, as more health systems and policymakers recognize that access to nutritious, medically appropriate food can reduce hospitalizations and improve quality of life. Through real-world examples and expert perspectives, the article shows how this approach is already making a difference right here in the DC region.
We’re grateful to Washingtonian for shining a light on this important work and for helping elevate the conversation around Food Is Medicine at a critical moment.
Click here to read the full article and learn more about how Food & Friends is leading the way in using food to support health and healing.