Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation

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We're marking a major milestone: 25 years of working alongside nonprofit partners to improve health outcomes and address the root causes of health care costs in North Carolina. This year, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our 1,700+ partners – nonprofit organizations, clinics, and community leaders – who are driving solutions that improve access to care, strengthen youth mental health, and address diet-related chronic conditions. These efforts don’t just improve individual lives – they help create healthier communities and a more sustainable health care system for everyone. Throughout 2026, we’ll highlight stories of impact from across the state, showcasing how our partners are making a difference today while building a healthier tomorrow.  Explore our 25th Anniversary website and join us in honoring these organizations: https://lnkd.in/eSz-khiC. Here’s to 25 years of partnership, progress, and impact—and to the work still ahead!

Lasting change happens when we focus on prevention—not just treatment. As Blue Cross NC Foundation President Colleen Briggs shares with the Triangle Business Journal, Blue Cross NC and the Blue Cross NC Foundation are working upstream to improve youth mental health, address diet‑related chronic conditions, and expand access to care—strengthening health outcomes and affordability for the long term. https://lnkd.in/g2yjHmwD

Today we joined partners statewide to celebrate meeting the $5M administrative funding goal for North Carolina’s SUN Bucks summer grocery benefit program. The Blue Cross NC Foundation committed $1M and helped mobilize additional support—unlocking $130M in federal funds to provide grocery benefits for more than 1 million NC children and their families this summer. “When kids have access to nutritious meals, they’re better able to learn, grow, and thrive – laying the foundation for lifelong health. We’re proud to work alongside so many dedicated leaders and partners to create a brighter, healthier future for every child in North Carolina, fueled by nutritious foods.” — Colleen Briggs, President, Blue Cross NC Foundation Read more: Press release (https://bit.ly/4aVvBOy)

Blue Cross NC Foundation President, Colleen Briggs, was featured in the Carolina Alumni Review and discussed tackling systemic health challenges in North Carolina. Colleen shares how the Foundation is investing in solutions like youth mental health, food-as-medicine, and expanding access to care — all aimed at creating a healthier future for every community. “The dream is to live in a state where everyone, regardless of where you live, is able to live a healthy life.” Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eW4WCP43

More than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated farms across North Carolina, the resilience of the state's agricultural communities continues to inspire us. Farmers, advocates, and organizations have worked tirelessly to recover and strengthen local food systems—because access to healthy food matters for everyone. We’re proud to support partners who are helping farmers rebuild, adapt, and thrive in the face of tremendous challenges. Their work ensures that healthy food remains accessible and that rural communities remain strong. https://lnkd.in/ejWhaZYm

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene, nonprofit teams in western North Carolina continue leading recovery efforts with resilience and compassion. To support their work, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation is offering $25K grants to support the staff of youth-serving organizations focused on mental health. bit.ly/4pvjtbQ

In honor of this week’s National Food Is Medicine Day, join us for a look back at the NC Food is Medicine Symposium where 200 Food Is Medicine practitioners, leaders, and enthusiasts gathered in Durham, shining a light on North Carolina’s community-centric approach to improving health through food. 

The Blue Cross NC Foundation is seeking a Managing Director of Youth Behavioral Health to lead the strategy & initiatives to ensure youth in NC grow up in supportive communities that provide them with the best opportunity to be mentally healthy and thrive. bit.ly/4lZ0rrK

Thanks EducationNC for this thoughtful retrospective of a great day and shining a spotlight on the incredible work showcased at North Carolina’s first Food is Medicine Symposium. https://bit.ly/448Zxl0