Roots Food Group Partners with Health Net to Promote Healthy Eating Among California Youth
Los Angeles, CA | August 9, 2024 — Roots Food Group, a leader in providing medically tailored meals and promoting healthy eating, is proud to announce its participation in Health Net's initiative to distribute 8,000 backpacks to students across California for the 2024-25 school year. This collaboration aligns with Roots Food Group's mission to encourage healthy food choices, especially among young children.
Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has partnered with more than 30 providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, clinics, community-based organizations, and chambers across the state to deliver backpacks filled with essential resources directly to students and their families. As a dedicated partner in this cause, Roots Food Group will contribute gifts that promote healthy eating, aiming to educate and inspire students to make better food choices.
"Nutrition plays a crucial role in the physical and cognitive development of children, especially in their formative years," a nutritionist and advocate for healthy school programs. "Incorporating healthy eating habits early on can significantly impact a child's ability to learn, grow, and succeed in school." (Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
A leading expert in public health nutrition added,
"Programs like these are vital in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals that fuel their academic and personal growth." (Source: American Journal of Public Health)
Roots Food Group's involvement in this initiative underscores its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of young Californians. By including healthy food-related gifts in the backpacks, Roots Food Group aims to impact students' lives and encourage them to prioritize their health through informed food choices.
"We believe in the power of food as medicine," said the President of Roots Food Group. "By partnering with Health Net in this meaningful initiative, we are taking another step toward making healthy eating accessible to all, particularly the youth who represent our future."
About Roots Food Group
Roots Food Group is a mission-driven company dedicated to making medically tailored meals and healthy eating accessible to everyone. By focusing on food as medicine, Roots Food Group partners with health organizations, government agencies, and community groups to provide nutritious meals that improve overall health outcomes. For more information, visit https://rootsfoodgroup.com.