Bento is a food- first company.
We use SMS text messaging to connect those experiencing food insecurity to nutritious, stigma-free meals from nearby restaurants and grocery stores.
A Stigma-Free Way to Reduce Food Insecurity
MEET CLARITA
Clarita is a 60 year old mother of two and the primary caregiver of her three grandchildren. She lives with diabetes and struggles to provide consistent and nutritious meals for herself and her family.
ENROLL
Members Order Food Curated for Them
Clarita is notified about a new program that lets her order nutritious food from local restaurants and grocery stores via Bento’s SMS text messaging platform.
+ EASY ORDERING
+ STIGMA-FREE
+ NO APPS OR DOWNLOADS
+ NO DATA PLAN REQUIRED
ORDER
Seamless Order Workflows
Clarita can choose from a list of local restaurants or grocery stores. She texts ORDER and is presented with curated nutritious food options. Clarita chooses her meals and picks up her order like any other customer.
+ CLARITA SUPPORTS LOCAL RESTAURANTS
+ SHE HAS A VARIETY OF HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS ITEMS CURATED FOR HER
+ FOR RESTAURANTS AND GROCERY STORES, SEAMLESS WORKFLOWS
TRACK PROGRESS
Data Tells A Story
Through Bento’s platform, Clarita receives weekly health tips for managing diabetes and works with her care team to create a diabetes management plan that works for her. She trusts that she will be given the right resources at the right time for her and her family.
+ REAL TIME VISIBILITY
+ UNIQUE INSIGHT AROUND MEMBER BEHAVIOR AND UNMET NEEDS
DRIVE OUTCOMES
Trust Leads to Further Engagement
Clarita’s activity delivers powerful data that inform Bento case managers on the best ways to support Clarita and her family. Her daughter, Alice, is also connected to Clarita’s account. To support her and the family, Alice and Clarita are connected to nutrition resources and local social services meant to improve their quality of life and well-being.
+ FAMILY HEALTH NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED
+ PREVENTABLE HEALTHCARE COSTS ARE REDUCED