Food is the primary determinant of health and is in crisis nationally as well as globally. Since 2021, the Greater Boston Food Bank has conducted an annual state-wide survey of Massachusetts households to determine the rates and impacts of food insecurity. The findings have helped to inform public policy and to raise public awareness about the rising rates of food insecurity. The first of its kind when first published, the study has since served as a template for similar studies in other communities. The 2025 survey includes a module on the impact of food insecurity on health care, health care costs, and social connections in communities. Building on the latest findings from the survey, the panel will discuss the impacts of food insecurity on health and wellness including: food insecurity’s impact on health care, health care costs, and social connections in communities in Massachusetts via results from the GBFB Survey as a case example. The panel will discuss the questions, “What is the impact of food insecurity on the effectiveness of medicines? How does food insecurity complicate treatment and reduce the effectiveness of medications (e.g.: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, etc.)? How does lack of access to food impact care of patients? What role healthcare centers can play in helping patients access both medicines and food? What role can the Biotech industry play in helping food security and providing holistic solutions to patients? What is the role of personalized medicine and biotechnology in addressing chronic diseases linked to diet and lifestyle?” Attendees will leave with actionable insights into the role biotechnology can play in addressing these critical global challenges, enhancing health outcomes, and driving social impact through innovation.