- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches healthy hospital menu initiative
The partnership aims to bring more nutritious meals to patients across Florida.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:22am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami on Monday to announce the creation of a Florida Farm-to-Hospital program. The initiative is designed to promote healthier meal options for patients at hospitals throughout the state.
Why it matters
Many hospital meals are often criticized for being high in fat, sugar, and processed ingredients. This new partnership seeks to address concerns about the nutritional quality of hospital food by connecting local farms with healthcare facilities to provide fresher, more wholesome options for patients.
The details
The Florida Farm-to-Hospital program will work to establish direct relationships between hospitals and nearby farms and food producers. This is intended to make it easier for healthcare facilities to source organic produce, lean proteins, and other minimally processed ingredients for patient meals and cafeteria offerings.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the new initiative on Monday, March 31, 2026.
The players
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
An environmental activist and member of the Kennedy political family who is spearheading the Florida Farm-to-Hospital partnership.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
A pediatric hospital in Miami, Florida that is hosting the announcement of the new healthy hospital menu initiative.
What they’re saying
“Patients deserve access to fresh, nutritious meals during their hospital stays, and this program will help make that a reality across Florida.”
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
What’s next
The Florida Farm-to-Hospital partnership plans to begin rolling out the new healthy menu initiative at select hospitals later this year, with the goal of expanding to more facilities across the state in the coming years.
The takeaway
This new program represents an important step towards improving the nutritional quality of hospital food and ensuring that patients have access to wholesome, locally-sourced meals during their healthcare stays.
