White House reveals $8B in private sector spending to fight hunger with focus on nutrition and chronic illness

White House reveals $8B in private sector spending to fight hunger with focus on nutrition and chronic illness By Annie Burky The White House today announced more than $8 billion in commitments to the "food is medicine" movement linking nutrition and chronic illness. The announcement coincided with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, held for the first time in over 50 years. After a call to action this summer, over 100 private and public sector contributors offered funds and services to catalyze healthcare delivery.