Food As Medicine Foundation
Food As Medicine Foundation is a Belgian foundation focused on reconnecting people with food, nature, and health. It supports initiatives that link agriculture, nutrition, and well-being, with a particular emphasis on children, families, and farmers. The foundation presents food as a lever for prevention, vitality, and regeneration. Its mission is to help build a resilient food system in which people have access to nutritious food and understand how soil health, farming practices, and diet are connected. Core Values Consciousness : The foundation emphasizes gratitude toward the Earth and acts with responsibility, care, and awareness. Connection : It seeks to rebuild living links between people, food, and nature. Pragmatism : The organization values turning ideals into concrete and effective action. Perseverance : It believes in adapting, restarting when needed, and continuing forward to create change. Continuity : It supports initiatives that connect generations and transmit knowledge over time. Inspiration : It works alongside others, drawing on collective energy and older wisdom to move forward together. Unique Aspects Two clear action pillars : The foundation is organized around two themes: reconnecting children to healthy food and supporting living, regenerative agriculture. Belgium-focused project support : Its calls for projects specifically support initiatives in Belgium, including school-based projects and broader food-system initiatives. Hands-on support model : Beyond funding, it provides strategic accompaniment, network access, and coaching, making its support more collaborative than purely financial. Structured selection process : Projects are chosen through a multi-step process with internal and external experts, including interviews, site visits, and a final expert panel.