Food as medicine · Western New York

Good food is good medicine, delivered to your door.

Hungry BFLO delivers medically tailored meals and fresh groceries to Medicaid members across Buffalo and the eight counties of Western New York, at no cost to eligible members.

  • Dietitian-designed meals for chronic conditions
  • Culturally familiar options and fresh local produce
  • Coordinated with your health plan and care team
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640k+nourishing meals delivered across WNY
8counties served, from Buffalo to the Southern Tier
24 hrstypical turnaround from referral to first delivery
How it works

From referral to first meal in one day

We make it simple for care managers and health plans to connect eligible members with the food they need to stay healthy at home.

1

Referral

A care manager, provider, or health plan refers an eligible member. We confirm coverage and health-related social needs quickly.

2

Personalized plan

A registered dietitian builds a meal or grocery plan around the member's conditions, preferences, and household.

3

Delivery

Fresh meals and groceries arrive at the member's door on a recurring schedule, with friendly check-ins along the way.

For members

Meals built around your health, not the other way around

If you or someone you care for is managing diabetes, heart disease, a recent hospital stay, pregnancy, or another qualifying condition, you may be eligible for Hungry BFLO at no cost through your Medicaid health plan.

  • No cost to eligible Medicaid members
  • Medically tailored meals designed by registered dietitians
  • Fresh grocery boxes and produce prescriptions available
  • Delivery across WNY, including rural and hard-to-reach areas

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Who typically qualifies

A

Chronic condition management

Diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, kidney disease, and more.

B

Care transitions

Members recently discharged from a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

C

Maternal and infant health

Nutrition support during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

D

Food insecurity

Members with documented health-related social needs.

Built for health plans and social care networks

Simple referrals

Secure intake by phone, email, or your existing coordination platform.

Closed-loop reporting

Delivery confirmation and outcome data your team can act on.

Aligned with NY reforms

Structured to support health-related social needs services under New York's Medicaid programs.

Local and reliable

A Buffalo-based team that knows Western New York communities.

For partners & providers

A dependable food-as-medicine partner for your members

Hungry BFLO works alongside managed care organizations, care management agencies, and social care networks to close the gap between clinical care and the kitchen table. We handle the logistics of sourcing, preparing, and delivering nutritious food so your team can focus on the member.

We are actively expanding partnerships across the Western New York region and welcome the chance to introduce our program to your team.

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About us

Founded in Buffalo, driven by the belief that everyone deserves good food

Hungry BFLO started with a simple observation: too many of our neighbors leave the doctor's office with a treatment plan they cannot follow because the right food is out of reach. Our name is a nod to the city and the animal that define this region, and to our mission of making sure no one in Western New York goes hungry while managing their health.

Today we bring together dietitians, local food sourcing, and a friendly delivery team to serve members referred by health plans and care partners throughout the region.

Our values are straightforward. We treat every member with dignity, we source fresh and culturally familiar food whenever we can, and we show up on time. We believe food is one of the most powerful tools in healthcare, and we are proud to put it to work close to home.

Hungry BFLO is a Western New York based food service organization. Program availability depends on health plan eligibility and referral.

Let's bring good food to your members

Whether you coordinate care for a handful of members or many thousands, we would love to show you how Hungry BFLO can support your goals.

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Office
500 Seneca Street, Suite 210
Buffalo, NY 14204
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET
Serving all of Western New York