NIH R01 · 2024
Increasing Use of SNAP Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Programs for Families with Food Insecurity
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has financial incentive programs where families in SNAP can purchase fruits and vegetables (F&V), for half the price or less, at select sites. These programs increase F&V consumption and can save billions of dollars in healthcare costs; yet, limited awareness and uptake presents a major barrier to widespread utilization and limits potential impact. This study will leverage pediatric clinics to increase awareness and uptake of a SNAP F&V incentive program in South Carolina to improve parent- child diet quality, reduce food and nutrition insecurity, and lower disease risk. Social drivers of health screenings in pediatric clinics will be…
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