MEDICALLY TAILORED MEALS
Rethink Food is a nonprofit on a mission to create a more sustainable, equitable food system by working with restaurants, reducing food excess, and increasing access to nutritious, culturally celebrated meals.
Now offering Medically Tailored Meals designed by Rethink’s Registered Dietitian to support recovery, manage health conditions, and promote overall wellness.
FREE FOR
ELIGIBLE
MEDICAID
MEMBERS
MEALS WITH PURPOSE
We provide fresh, high-quality, culturally celebrated meals tailored to your dietary and health needs.
Through strong local partnerships, we ensure meals nourish individuals and communities while supporting small businesses and uplifting the food system.
MEAL BOX OPTIONS
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9 meals per week
Flexible, ideal for individuals with specific needs
1-day consists of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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15 meals per week
Perfect for covering more of the week’s meals.
1-day consists of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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21 meals per week
Full weekly meal coverage.
1-day consists of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
SAMPLE MENUS
Need Help Getting Food?
If you're a Medicaid member, you may qualify for free food support through Enhanced HRSN services.
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Use emergency or hospital services often
Are in a NYS Health Home with conditions like HIV, serious mental illness, or multiple chronic conditions
Have a substance use disorder or developmental disability
Are pregnant or recently postpartum
Were recently released from incarceration with a chronic condition
Are a high-risk child or youth, including those in foster or kinship care
Let us be your navigator
Fill out the form below and we’ll contact you to guide you through the process.
Let us help you get started.
If you are eligible, be sure to tell your screener you want Rethink Food to prepare your meals.
Get screened today—we're here to help you get the support you need.
HEALTH APPLICATIONS WE ADDRESS:
Pre-diabetes & Diabetes (including Gestational Diabetes)
Cardiovascular Health (CVD, heart disease, low-sodium needs)
Overweight & Obesity
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
End-Stage Renal Disease (on dialysis only)
Note: These meals do not currently cover renal disease stages 1–4 due to protein, potassium, and phosphorus restrictions.
WHY US?
Expertly Crafted Meals
Our dishes are prepared with care by skilled chefs using only high-quality, fresh ingredients. Each meal is crafted to deliver great taste and exceptional nutrition.
Rooted in the Community
We train and collaborate with local food businesses to support neighborhood economies and keep dollars circulating where they matter most—right at home.
Tailored to Your Needs
We customize your meal plan based on your preferences, lifestyle, and delivery schedule, making it easy and convenient for you and accommodating dietary needs such as vegetarian, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, and heart-healthy options.
“Public Health Solutions, the largest public health nonprofit working to improve health outcomes in New York City, is thrilled to welcome Rethink Food to the WholeYouNYC network as they launch their Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) program. As the largest Social Care Network (SCN) in New York State, WholeYouNYC aims to serve 2.6 million Medicaid members in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan to screen them for health-related social needs and connect individuals to community resources and Medicaid-funded services. Our partners at Rethink Food are pioneering innovative solutions to address food insecurity by redirecting surplus food from beloved local restaurants and businesses to those in need. Together, we are proving that solving food insecurity requires collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to serving all New Yorkers.”
— Cassaundra Howell, Chief Operating Officer, Public Health Solutions
DELICIOUS, NOURISHING,
COMMUNITY-CENTERED SOLUTIONS
If you want to learn more, connect with us at mtm@rethinkservices.org