July 15, 2026

Vanderbilt Health, neighbors bolster food security from ground up 

Vanderbilt Health’s philosophy is that the institution needs a way to support patients when they reveal that food is a struggle. Yet, it’s a hospital system not a food bank, so it looks to partners.

By Holly Fletcher

March 20, 2026

Champ’s Cupboard expands reach, services after strong first year at Monroe Carell. Read the Impact Report.

In the program’s first year, the team distributed a frozen meal or box of nonperishable food items to 235 families in the hospital, with 98% of recipients saying the food was helpful.

By Christina Echegaray

April 8, 2025

New initiative, Champ’s Cupboard, aids families with nutrition access issues

The food resource program is designed to serve as a bridge for families with nutrition access issues.

By Jessica Pasley