Delaware RHTP — Food Is Medicine (HSS26060)

HSS26060 (Food Is Medicine II — FIMII) funds medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and nutrition services for patients managing chronic conditions in rural Delaware communities. The $1,648,000 Year 1 budget supports nutrition interventions as a clinical health strategy — connecting food access directly to chronic disease management outcomes for rural Kent and Sussex county residents.

Delaware's rural population carries elevated rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity concentrated in Sussex County, which has limited access to fresh food and nutrition support services. The "Food Is Medicine" framing positions this solicitation at the intersection of healthcare delivery and food access — organizations that bridge clinical settings and community nutrition programs are the strongest candidates.

Expected eligible applicant types include FQHCs and federally qualified health center look-alikes operating in rural Delaware; nonprofits with nutrition or food access missions serving rural communities; community health organizations with medically tailored meal programs; healthcare providers operating produce prescription or food pharmacy programs; and food banks and food pantries with documented health program integration. The "Food Is Medicine II" designation (FIMII) suggests this may be a continuation or expansion of an existing program.

Download the full RFP (HSS26060-FIMII) at mmp.delaware.gov/Bids to confirm verbatim eligibility language.