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Rx Bag – Food as Medicine
Rx Bag Therapeutic Foods is a physician-curated and guided product and service that gives you what you and your family need to be well. Stay tuned to our blog and social media for menu suggestions, recipes, self-care hacks, and more
Rx Bag – Food as Medicine
Rx Bag Therapeutic Foods is a physician-curated and guided product and service that gives you what you and your family need to be well. Stay tuned to our blog and social media for menu suggestions, recipes, self-care hacks, and more
2009–2016
2017–2019
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
Community Markets Across Chicago
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900–1,000 farmers markets (biweekly to weekly)
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Locations: Auburn Gresham (Trinity United Church of Christ), Greater Grand Crossing, Englewood, Maywood, Westside, South Shore
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20 tons of food sold during Market Days
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30% sourced from Black farms from Chicago to Pembroke Township
HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Cook County Health Collaboration
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1,000 markets with on-site health screenings
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Focused on Southland communities
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Served clinics in southeast suburbs and southeast Chicago
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2023–2024
RESTORING BLACK FARMING LEGACY
IL EATS & LFPA Programs
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Reconnected Pembroke Township Black farmers with descendants of Great Migration families in Chicago
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$1 million+ in local food purchased from 20 Illinois producers
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10 tons supplied in 2024, 30+ tons in 2025 to Southern Cook County
2024
FEED THE PEOPLE CAMPAIGN
7-Week Local Food Campaign
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Fed 3,000+ food-insecure people
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Reached 15 different neighborhoods and villages in Southern Cook County
2020–2021
PANDEMIC RESPONSE
Feeding Communities in Crisis
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50,000+ local food boxes distributed
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13 locations from West Humboldt Park to Pembroke Township
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3,000+ Rx Bags packaged and distributed
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Funded by donations from within the Black community to feed the Black community
Every Rx Bag is curated by Dr. Jifunza Wright to get and keep you and your family well
Each Rx Bag contains enough food to feed your household for 7-10 days-
Medicine Bag
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Vegetable Bundle
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Fruit Bundle
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Plant protein Bundle
With the purchase of a RX Bag get FREE LOCAL DENSE PROTEIN WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!
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Rx Bag – Individual / Couple - $48
Feeds 1–2 people for 7–10 daysIdeal for individuals or couples looking to add more nutrient-rich vegetables to daily meals.
Rx Bag – Family - $84
Feeds 4+ people for 7–10 daysPerfect for families, shared meals, and weekly meal prep with the same heart-healthy focus.
🥦 Brassica (Cruciferous) Vegetables
Examples: Collards, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, turnips, radishes, kohlrabi
Why they matter:
These vegetables contain powerful plant compounds that support heart health, protect blood vessels, and help the body manage inflammation.Best preparation: Steam, sauté, stir-fry, eat raw, or juice
Avoid boiling, as it reduces nutrient benefits.🧅 Allium Vegetables
Examples: Onions, garlic, shallots, chives
Why they matter:
Allium vegetables support immune health, digestion, and cardiovascular function while helping the body defend against harmful bacteria.🥕 Root Vegetables
Examples: Carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, parsnips, radishes
Why they matter:
Root vegetables support digestion, gut health, and sustained energy while helping the body gently cleanse and rebalance.The Rx Bag follows a food-as-medicine approach used in community-based programs where participants experienced improved blood pressure stability without increasing medication.
This approach blends science, tradition, and real-life experience to support long-term wellness.
DISCLAIMER
The Rx Bag supports general wellness and is not intended to replace medical care. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.
OUR MISSION
To create a just, holistic local food system to transform urban to rural communities through education, entrepreneurship, and access to healthy, affordable food.
Tel. 773-410-3446
Email: Healthyfoodhub@gmail.com
Address: 6735 S. Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois. 69643
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Every Rx Bag is curated by Dr. Jifunza Wright to get and keep you and your family well
Each Rx Bag contains enough food to feed your household for 7-10 days-
Medicine Bag
-
Vegetable Bundle
-
Fruit Bundle
-
Plant protein Bundle
With the purchase of a RX Bag get FREE LOCAL DENSE PROTEIN WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!
-
Rx Bag – Individual / Couple - $48
Feeds 1–2 people for 7–10 daysIdeal for individuals or couples looking to add more nutrient-rich vegetables to daily meals.
Rx Bag – Family - $84
Feeds 4+ people for 7–10 daysPerfect for families, shared meals, and weekly meal prep with the same heart-healthy focus.
🥦 Brassica (Cruciferous) Vegetables
Examples: Collards, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, turnips, radishes, kohlrabi
Why they matter:
These vegetables contain powerful plant compounds that support heart health, protect blood vessels, and help the body manage inflammation.Best preparation: Steam, sauté, stir-fry, eat raw, or juice
Avoid boiling, as it reduces nutrient benefits.🧅 Allium Vegetables
Examples: Onions, garlic, shallots, chives
Why they matter:
Allium vegetables support immune health, digestion, and cardiovascular function while helping the body defend against harmful bacteria.🥕 Root Vegetables
Examples: Carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, parsnips, radishes
Why they matter:
Root vegetables support digestion, gut health, and sustained energy while helping the body gently cleanse and rebalance.The Rx Bag follows a food-as-medicine approach used in community-based programs where participants experienced improved blood pressure stability without increasing medication.
This approach blends science, tradition, and real-life experience to support long-term wellness.
The Rx Bag supports general wellness and is not intended to replace medical care. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.
DISCLAIMER