Mood & food project

 A pilot program powered by MLC Nutrition and our Food‑as‑Medicine model, the Mood & Food Project integrates behavioral health with on‑site nutrition and meal delivery—centered on serving underserved communities in Connecticut 

 We combine:

• Licensed therapy sessions
   
• Registered dietitian-led nutrition therapy
   
• Free medical meals, tailored culturally and medically

Geared toward Connecticut residents facing:

• Depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma
   
• Chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension
   
• Food insecurity or limited access to healthy meals
   
• Referral via providers (mental health or medical) 

• One-on-one behavioral health counseling
   
• One-on-one medical nutrition therapy
   
• Weekly tailored meals, culturally appropriate and health-aligned
   
• A care team that understands your background and needs
   
• Tools and strategies for long-term wellbeing

  MLC Nutrition’s Food as Medicine model is proven: participants report fewer hospitalizations, improved chronic disease outcomes, and better quality of life—especially when paired with personalized coaching 

When combined with mental health support, holistic care grows stronger:

• Research shows improved mood when ultra‑processed food consumption drops and whole, nutritious diets rise MDPI
   
• The SAMHSA‑USDA Food & Mood framework confirms that integrated food + wellness programming promotes emotional and physical resilience