FarmboxRx Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council

The Female-Founded Food as Engagement Company Achieves the Gold Standard for Women-Owned Businesses

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FarmboxRx, the leading food as engagement company that pioneered fresh fruits and vegetables as a covered health intervention, is proud to announce its national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's leading certifier of businesses owned and operated by women.

FarmboxRx was born from Founder and CEO Ashley Tyrner-Dolce’s lived experiences as a single, Latina mother on food stamps living on Medicaid in a rural food desert. As a female minority-owned diverse organization, FarmboxRx authentically represents the richness in experiences of the populations that it serves, bringing a unique perspective to the industry. The company has shipped millions of pounds of fresh produce, healthy grocery items, and medically tailored meals to members of managed care organizations nationwide. FarmboxRx exists to improve health outcomes and address the root causes of health disparities among the populations it serves. The company engages historically overlooked and underserved populations in their own health journeys through nutritious foods and accessible education.

"I’m proud to say I haven’t taken any outside capital and have built an incredible team of powerful women to support me," said Tyrner-Dolce. "It takes a village, male or female, to build something that’s both innovative and viable, and that's exactly what we’ve done with FarmboxRx. Many of our members are women, daughters, single moms, caretakers, and grandparents. WBENC certification reflects not only the exceptional work we do for them and their families but also the strength in diversity and the values we stand for."

The WBENC certification standard, implemented by WBEC Greater DMV, is a rigorous process that includes a thorough review of business documentation and a site inspection to verify that a company is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women. This certification ensures the business has the appropriate structure, strategic planning, and leadership in place. Widely recognized and respected, the WBENC certification is the most prominent national certification for women-owned businesses in the U.S.

For health plans seeking to meet their supplier diversity objectives, working with a WBENC-certified business like FarmboxRx provides both a strategic advantage and a meaningful way to support women-owned enterprises. WBENC also offers unparalleled networking, professional development, and business growth opportunities through connections with major corporations and fellow WBEs. By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs, which in turn empowers women as leaders and brings about a more diverse, balanced, and sustainable economy.

To learn more about FarmboxRx, visit farmboxrx.com

About FarmboxRx

FarmboxRx is a leading member engagement platform that partners with Healthcare Organizations to improve Member health outcomes via customizable nutrition solutions and health literacy. Since 2014, FarmboxRx has been providing meaningful, scalable, and medically appropriate support to promote health equity and inspire self-efficacy for individuals to attain the highest level of health.

About WBENC

Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation's leader in women's business development and the leading third-party certifier of women-owned and operated businesses. With more than 18,000 certified Women's Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and over 500 Corporate Members—including Fortune 500 companies and key government agencies—WBENC is committed to driving innovation, opportunity, and economic growth for women entrepreneurs.

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