Richmond

Virginia

Addressing existing disparities

Greater Richmond has a population of over 1.3 million, and is comprised of the City of Richmond and seven counties (Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan). Greater Richmond contains a unique combination of life in urban, suburban, and rural settings. In Richmond, one of Humana’s newest Bold Goal markets efforts are targeted on addressing older adults navigate food insecurity, social isolation, and transportation.

Specifically, Humana works closely with Feed More, Central Virginia’s local Feeding America affiliate, to build collaborative programs targeted toward ending food insecurity among Central Virginia’s older adult population.

Richmond at a glance

Our Focus

  • Food insecurity
  • Loneliness
  • Transportation

Barriers to Health

  • Food deserts
  • Food swamps
  • Social isolation
  • Lack of access to transportation
  • Housing insecurity

Partnerships