FAQ
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What is Cocina Rx?
Cocina Rx is a healthy meal option for people with chronic health conditions in under-served communities. Now available for pick up.
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What is food as medicine?
Food as medicine is a concept that eating healthy, whole foods contributes to the overall well-being of an individual and supports healing.
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How does it work?
After an individual orders their healthy meals on our website we prepare them in our kitchen which are then ready for pick up.
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Is delivery available in my neighborhood?
Delivery is available with the Grubhub or Uber Eats app.
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When will you be available in my area?
We are currently pilot testing our program in the Little Village and North Lawndale neighborhoods in Chicago. With contributions and donations growing and the support of additional communities we will expand to more neighborhoods soon.
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How can I be notified when delivery is available in my area?
You can sign up for our mailing list where you will be the first know when we expand our delivery zone.
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What type of food donations do you accept?
We accept whole food or raw ingredient donations. We do not accept processed foods.
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How can I donate to help under served communities?
We have launched a GoFundMe page to help bring our food as medicine message and healthy meals to under served communities.
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Do you offer items that allergen friendly?
Yes; however, some of our items do contain nuts which are listed on the menu clearly and are made in the same kitchen as all items. You can also request special instructions when ordering.