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FOSTER CITY, California (BUSINESS WIRE) <\/strong>\u2014Gilead Foundation today announced that it has committed over $3 million in grants to expand access to food in communities across the United States. Gilead Foundation Healing Hunger<\/em> awards will enable 14 regionally focused organizations to meet the unique needs of their communities by improving long-term nutrition access. The funding, distributed through the Gilead Foundation, supports organizations addressing food insecurity in California, North Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The funding focuses on reducing barriers to fresh food in vulnerable communities where food insecurity rates remain highest. Funding supports innovative food sourcing and distribution models, and integrated services to connect families with nutrition education, workforce training, and benefits enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a deep connection between food security and health,\u201d said Shreya Jani, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Gilead Sciences and Board Member, Gilead Foundation. \u201cFood insecurity is linked to a wide range of health risks, including chronic conditions, infectious diseases, and other serious illnesses. Through Gilead Foundation Healing Hunger, <\/em>we are partnering with organizations that provide education, infrastructure, training and more to make a real impact and improve health outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food insecurity is closely tied to poorer health outcomes, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and depression, as well as developmental delays and long-term health issues for children. The Gilead Foundation grants will be used to pilot and scale solutions including mobile pantries, produce recovery efforts, urban farming initiatives, and school-centered distribution programs, with the goal to strengthen local food systems and improve food stability for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe California Association of Food Banks, in partnership with the five Bay Area food banks, is grateful for the Gilead Foundation\u2019s investment in our collaborative sourcing model,\u201d said Stacia Hill Levenfeld, Chief Executive Officer, California Association of Food Banks. \u201cThis funding will expand access to culturally relevant food, strengthen local food systems, and improve long-term community health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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