Hospital patients lack access to fresh, nutritious food during treatment and recovery

Hospitalized patients in Tuscany struggle to obtain fresh, locally-sourced produce while undergoing treatment, forcing them to rely on standard hospital meals that may not support optimal recovery. Current hospital food systems fail to provide the nutritional quality and variety that patients need, particularly those with specific dietary requirements or those seeking to maintain health during extended stays. Farmers and local producers have no direct channel to supply hospitals, creating a gap between supply and demand.