Programs We Fund
Cancer Nutrition Assistance Program.
Funded Agency: Christine B. Foundation
Counties Served: Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, Washington
Basic Needs
Number of Lives Improved
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The Christine B. Foundation’s Cancer Nutrition Assistance Program (CNAP) supports individuals with cancer and their caregivers by providing up to 18 months of fresh produce at no cost. Partnering with local hospitals, CNAP helps improve nutrition to combat weight loss and malnutrition during treatment. Weekly food distributions, regular check-ins, and collaboration with healthcare teams ensure participants receive personalized support and education. In 2024, the program grew by 54%, serving 1,500 people, and aims to demonstrate strong health outcomes to make nutrition interventions a standard, reimbursable part of cancer care.
