Empowering VCU Massey Cancer Patients Through Nutrition
The Massey Food is Medicine Initiative has partnered with The Underground Kitchen (UGK) for our food insecure patients and their families this holiday season. UGK will deliver food boxes directly to patients’ homes. Each box contains:
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Whole Chicken, Cornmeal, Bone or Vegetable Broth, Sweet Potatoes, Celery, Carrots, Salt-free Seasonings, Squash, Garlic, Onions, Vegetable Oil, Cranberries, Greens, and Rosemary. Recipe cards are included.
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This can provide a memorable holiday meal for a family of 4-6 individuals. We are aiming to raise $4,000 by Friday, December 19, 2025. This effort would serve 100 families in December 2025.
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If you can contribute, please scan the QR code, or you can also copy and paste the link below into your web browser: https://give.vcu.edu/campaigns/61905/donations/new?a=10591995&designation_id=dedd8acad31b4303ab317e9ba41fcc4d
Testimonial from patients who received the Thanksgiving UGK-Massey Food Boxes:
“[The box] was delivered today, thank you all so much, it’s really going to to help a lot this holiday!” - D.D.
“I did get the box thank you all so much Happy Holiday” - C.B.
“Wow this is a miracle for me.” - G.P.
Nutrition Education and Cooking Demonstrations
Friday's from noon - 1:30PM
AOP 9th floor conference room G
This is a free, four-part series available for VCU Massey cancer patients and their caregivers.
Learn tips and tricks about healthy nutrition and proper cooking techniques! Participants receive complimentary cooking supplies to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it at home.
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Richmond, VA 23298
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