The Rockefeller Foundation

We’re no strangers to supporting boundary-pushing ideas that change the world and deliver results for people. In this Perspectives blog for our #MatterOfImpact online magazine, our Chief Innovation Officer Zia Khan highlights our long history of bold innovations that transform systems for the better – from helping create the field of impact investing to leading campaigns to eradicate diseases like hookworm and malaria. We continue to honor this legacy to this day by supporting our grantees in implementing breakthrough solutions that can advance opportunity for people around the world. Read his blog: https://lnkd.in/evQgyYta

🍎🥦 Good nutrition leads to better health outcomes - but for many Americans, especially in high-risk communities like Veterans, accessing affordable, nutritious meals remains a challenge. President Rajiv J. Shah and VP of Food Initiative Devon Klatell spoke with Forbes reporter Daphne Ewing-Chow about how the Foundation is working to change that. The goal? Scaling up #FoodIsMedicine (FIM) programs to ensure Veterans facing chronic conditions or food insecurity get the nutrition-based healthcare they deserve. The impact is real. Veterans are making significant improvements in their health, gaining valuable nutrition education, and reducing healthcare costs. Veterans like Herman Johnson, a U.S. Army Veteran from Houston know firsthand how life-changing Food is Medicine solutions can be. FIM programs are transforming healthcare, cutting costs, and saving lives. And for many Veterans, it’s already making a difference. 🔗Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eMQFYaMF

Rosaline Wanjiru Gitau graduated high school as a C-student—not because she wasn’t capable of high marks, but because she often went without food. School meal programs have the power to give every child the foundation they need to thrive. Next week, at #N4GParis, let’s put nutrition at the heart of sustainable development and make the fight against malnutrition a global priority. Because school meals are more than just food on a plate—they can improve livelihoods for farmers, support sustainable food systems, and create a pathway to opportunity for the most vulnerable. Together, we can make home-grown, climate-resilient school meals universal and build a healthier future for every child.🌍 Read about her story: https://lnkd.in/ewWUkFX4

The future is not something we wait for – it’s something we create.    In the latest issue of our #MatterOfImpact quarterly magazine, we explore the innovative and trailblazing solutions our partners and grantees are developing to deliver results for both people and planet.     From cutting-edge clean energy tech that supports communities in Los Angeles’ Compton neighborhood, to AI that informs mothers in Africa of essential pregnancy care, these stories showcase how today’s innovation is shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Read the stories:  https://lnkd.in/ejhqRHtS    RE-volv, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), Jacaranda Health, Marcelo Cwerner, SOS Biotech

From medically tailored meals to produce prescriptions, #FoodIsMedicine programs have been shown to: 👩⚕️ Improve health outcomes 💲 Reduce healthcare costs 👩🌾 Support local communities, like farmers We recently expanded our Food Is Medicine (FIM) programs, in partnership with The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. to three more states so that we can reach over 2,000 Veterans with FIM benefits. Discover how FIM is transforming health for the better: https://lnkd.in/eR84B3wh #NutritionMonth

This #NutritionMonth, we’re diving into food! 🍽️ To kick things off, we’re highlighting the The Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) - a groundbreaking effort providing tools, data, and training to understand how foods, on a biomolecular level, impact our health and help us better understand how certain farming practices impact the nutritional value of food. Data is the key to unlocking solutions for a healthier planet and a more sustainable food future. 🌎 Discover why PTFI matters and how The Rockefeller Foundation is supporting this work: https://lnkd.in/eEmkZydT #FoodSecurity #Sustainability

Don't miss out on an opportunity to change the world! The Bellagio Center is now accepting applications for its 2026 Residencies. Advance your breakthrough solutions by applying to the Residency program. Applications close on March 19th. https://lnkd.in/eEeUtStb

The energy transition is about creating opportunities for people. It’s about unlocking jobs, strengthening livelihoods, and ensuring that no one is left behind. At the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Global Forum 2025 in Barbados, leaders from government, business, finance, and communities will come together to drive bold ideas and impactful collaboration to end energy poverty while accelerating development. To achieve this we need to bring public, private and philanthropic partnerships together to unlock investments and scale solutions now. Learn more about the forum: https://lnkd.in/eqBVk5Z

Today, we announced a major expansion of our #FoodisMedicine initiative to support America’s Veterans. In collaboration with esteemed partners including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Duke University, Instacart, University of Utah, Syracuse University, 4P Foods, and Reinvestment Partners, we are launching new pilot programs to reach 2,000 Veterans in Maryland, New York, and North Carolina. This expansion builds on the success of existing #FoodisMedicine programs in Utah and Texas, which are already making a difference in the lives of Veterans. Working with partners, we’re advancing research and scalable strategies to improve the health and well-being of those who have served our nation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efG6itMV

Karen Dewey, a dedicated nurse practitioner at the VA SALT LAKE CITY HCS, has seen firsthand how access to fresh fruits and vegetables transforms Veterans’ health. Many of the Veterans she cares for struggle with chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and nutritional deficiencies - issues that are deeply impacted by diet. Yet, for many Vets, fresh produce doesn’t fit in their budgets. That’s where the VHA Fresh Connect Pilot Project comes in. Supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, this program provides Veterans with funds to purchase fresh, nutritious food - improving health outcomes and ensuring food and nutrition security. Watch their work in action. #FoodIsMedicine