The Vandalia Health Network joined Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health, of the Highmark Foundation, in announcing a $1.5 million grant to fund the “Healthy Neighborhood” pilot, a transformational food insecurity program with collaboration between Marshall Health, Mountain Health Network, InComm Healthcare and Dollar General.
The initiative plans to address food insecurity and improve health outcomes for eligible West Virginia residents by providing prefunded, restricted-use debit cards for use at Dollar General stores, which provide an assortment of nutritious foods, including produce at select locations.
Participants may use the debit card exclusively to purchase any of Dollar General’s “Better for You” food items, which are specially identified on store shelves and highlight healthier product options.
