UNC - PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY

For children undergoing chemotherapy, eating can be a daily struggle. Treatment often comes with new food preferences and sensitivities, making it difficult for young patients to get the nourishment they need. That’s why we’re excited to describe our new collaboration with UNC hospital. Equiti Foods has been invited to develop and taste-test a series of recipes specifically for pediatric oncology patients.

As part of this initiative, we are developing and testing 8 recipes, each of which can be paired with different sauce options. These meals will be taste-tested by patients at UNC Hospital, allowing us to gather valuable feedback on which combinations are best received. Final recipes will be available for a home delivery program, ensuring that children battling cancer, and their families, have access to comforting, nourishing meals in the comfort of their own homes.

Working in partnership with UNC Hospital, Equiti Foods will craft meals that balance nutrition with flavors and textures that are tolerated by children undergoing treatment. Our goal is simple but powerful: to ensure that every child has access to food they feel comfortable eating, while also providing the necessary nutrients to support their healing journey.

While we are still in the early stages of taste testing, we are incredibly inspired by the potential impact of this program.  We are honored to be a part of this journey and can’t wait to see the difference these meals will make in the lives of these children and families.