From Lunch Perks to Lasting, Local Impact: How Employers Can Turn Food into a Strategic Advantage

Employers are uniquely positioned to fuel a healthier workforce and community through food.

But where do you start?

The Milken Institute’s Blueprint for Employer-Led Food as Health Strategies delivers a clear roadmap for integrating nourishing food into wellness and benefit programs.

From produce prescriptions to partnerships with local food hubs, this report offers actionable guidance for every stage of readiness.

I’m excited to see this national call to action align with the work we’re doing right here in Florida—connecting employers to scalable, community-rooted solutions.

If you’re ready to move from theory to action, here are three essential questions to help guide your partnership strategy:

Who can deliver both immediate access to nourishing food and long-term community impact?

How will we measure success—beyond ROI—to include employee morale, retention, and community connection?

What partners can help us transform food into a brand asset, co-creating solutions that nourish our people, reflect our values, and strengthen the communities we serve?

Ready to explore how Access to Fresh can help your company bring these strategies to life? 

Let’s connect and co-create a healthier future—starting with food. 💚

Peter Contardo