RELEASE: Pathway to build statewide “Food is Medicine” system to be unveiled at Delaware State Fair

HARRINGTON - At a special public meeting on the Delaware State Fairgrounds next Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee (FIMC) is set to unveil the path towards a statewide "Food is Medicine" (FIM) system as they leverage federal funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program.

To maximize the over $1 million allocated to establish a sustainable FIM infrastructure, the FIMC has selected three vendors to guide this work: University of Delaware, Beebe Healthcare, and Deloitte.

"The Delaware Food is Medicine Committee has been steadfast in building a FIM system to transform the health and well-being of more Delawareans, while also tackling the barriers in our healthcare system. This investment, which will be driven forward by the FIMC and dedicated vendors, will establish a durable and sustainable FIM network to nurture communities for years to come. We will coordinate the collective efforts statewide to increase access to quality and affordable healthcare in every corner of our state," said Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Chair of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee.

Each vendor is set to present at the FIMC meeting - outlining project goals, timelines, and implementation strategies to ensure the First State's FIM system is sustainable while also increasing access to preventative healthcare and reducing healthcare costs.

The FIMC will partner closely with these vendors, expanding the impact of their work, which was most recently recognized on the national stage at FIMCON 2026.

Members of the public and media are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about these efforts.

WHO: Delaware Food is Medicine Committee

WHEN: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

WHERE: Agriculture Commodities Building

Delaware State Fairgrounds

644 Fairgrounds Road,

Harrington, DE 19952

Members of the media should RSVP to [email protected]

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