Sweet Balance Social Enterprise
Diabetes management kits that fund free access for low-income seniors
What Is Sweet Balance?
Sweet Balance is a social enterprise that creates culturally tailored diabetes management kits for seniors and family caregivers. Each kit includes glucose tracking tools, educational materials, and low-sugar recipes using familiar cultural foods.
Our one-for-one model ensures that every kit purchased helps provide a free kit to a low-income senior through partner clinics and community centers.
Every purchase directly supports a senior in need, creating a sustainable cycle of community health support.
Kit Contents
- Glucose tracking sheets and health logs
- Culturally familiar low-sugar recipes
- Pantry staples (buckwheat, herbal teas, preserves)
- Educational cards on blood sugar management
- Portion control guides and label reading tips
- Community resource directory
Sample Kit Contents
Each kit includes easy-to-use tracking sheets and educational materials to help seniors and caregivers manage diabetes effectively.
Glucose Tracking Sheet
Educational Card on Blood Sugar Management
Who Benefits?
Seniors with Diabetes
Managing blood sugar with culturally relevant tools and recipes
Family Caregivers
Supporting loved ones with clear guidance and resources
Health Workers
Distributing kits through clinics and community programs
Communities
Building health equity through accessible tools
Community-Specific Kit Examples
Birmingham Kit
Tailored for Black Southern, Caribbean, and West African food traditions
- •Low-sugar collard greens with smoked turkey
- •Baked sweet potato with spices instead of sugar
- •Caribbean-style grilled fish with plantain alternatives
- •Jollof rice modifications for blood sugar management
Chicago Kit
Reflecting the city's diverse food cultures and traditions
- •Polish-inspired low-sugar cabbage dishes
- •Mexican whole-grain tortillas and bean modifications
- •Soul food classics adapted for diabetes management
- •Puerto Rican rice and beans with fiber focus
Fresno Kit
Featuring Mexican and Central American recipe adaptations
- •Low-glycemic corn tortilla alternatives
- •Fresh salsa and vegetable-heavy dishes
- •Bean and lentil preparations for stable blood sugar
- •Agua fresca modifications using natural sweeteners
Detroit Kit
Community-adapted recipes honoring local food traditions
- •Middle Eastern-inspired whole grain dishes
- •Soul food greens and proteins adapted for health
- •Eastern European vegetable-based recipes
- •Urban garden produce integration guides
The One-for-One Model
Individual or organization buys a kit
Free kit provided to low-income senior
How Distribution Works
Free kits are distributed through partnerships with community clinics, senior centers, churches, and nonprofit organizations in food desert communities. Health workers identify seniors who would benefit and provide kits along with basic training on their use.
Impact Tracking
We measure success through health outcomes, not just kits distributed. Partner clinics track A1C levels, diet quality improvements, and caregiver stress reduction for seniors receiving kits.
Tracking blood sugar improvements
Quality score assessments
Caregiver burden reduction
Food security improvements
Get Involved with Sweet Balance
Support diabetes management in underserved communities while providing tools to those who need them most.