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Our Vision

Health on the Menu envisions a future where businesses across the entire food chain embrace evidence-based practices that eliminate chronic diseases in low-resource communities.

Our Mission

We believe that by training and equipping entrepreneurs with these tools, we can create healthier communities — one business at a time.

Who We Are

Health on the Menu empowers new and existing entrepreneurs to build businesses that increase access to healthy foods in low-resource communities. Our goal is to support sustainable and economically thriving business models that improve community health and wellbeing.

Who We Are

Health on the Menu helps entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses that expand access to healthy foods and improve community health in low-resource Arkansas communities.

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Our Mission

Healthier communities can grow when entrepreneurs are equipped with the tools to create lasting change, one business at a time.

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Our Vision

Health on the Menu envisions a future where food businesses adopt evidence-based practices to eliminate chronic disease in low-resource communities.

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What sets us apart?

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We are setting the standard for healthy food access.

Health on the Menu empowers entrepreneurs to build community-responsive businesses that increase availability of nutritious foods in low-resource areas. Our approach combines evidence-based practices with sustainable business strategies to create a model that strengthens both community health and local economies. This standard is central to expanding equitable access to healthy foods and reducing chronic disease across Arkansas and beyond.

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We are setting the standard for healthy food access.

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Testimonials

“We trained 13 people in our first class. Each person’s journey was truly inspiring. Watching them graduate and receive their certificates was an amazing and heart-warming experience”.

Pebbles Fagan, PhD, MPH

"Good thing about the program is I came in with no back end knowledge of business but this program taught me how to structure business. It taught me about what key points to look at, marketing promotion, how to target the market, and use a few new tools to help along with way. I also learned th importance of working with other businesses and to build a community of people to assist you."

Lamar Henderson Owner of JLC Wellness & Fall 2025 Health on the Menu graduate and pitch winner

"Participating in the Health on the Menu training was an amazing experience. Throughout the course, I truly learned how important food is and how the choices we make as chefs can positively impact people’s health and lives. As the chef of BullsdenGrill & Catering, this program helped me see new ways I can better serve the public by offering healthier options without sacrificing flavor. My biggest takeaway is understanding how powerful food can be in creating real change in our communities. I’m grateful for the opportunity and the knowledge gained during this 15 week training program!"

Oscar Bullard Owner of Bull's Den Grill & Catering, Fall 2025 Health on the Menu graduate

19%

of Arkansans face food insecurity — driving our mission to expand healthy food access

111

farmers markets across the state — showing the power of local food systems to grow stronger

700,000+

residents in low-income, low-access communities — where new business solutions can make the biggest impact

71 Million+

meals missing each year — an opportunity to close the gap with sustainable, community-driven models

2 per 10,000

grocery stores serving Arkansans — proof that innovative entrepreneurs are needed more than ever

80%

of counties host at least one farmers market — a foundation we can build on to reach every community