Market Voucher Program (MVP)
Market Voucher Program (MVP)
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MIDB strives to provide a convenient, welcoming, and serene one-stop setting. Many appointments at MIDB, occurring in research and Mhealth Clinic, require a lengthy visit, resulting in children and families needing access to food resources. Leveraging our onsite Marketplace we strive to meet child and family dietary needs.
..."money is a stressor and this alleviated a worry about getting the kids lunch today."
-Family of Clinic Patient
"We are very appreciative of the support...we are from out of state and traveled to come here..."
-Out of state family
Why was the MVP Program started?
Many appointments at MIDB, occurring in research and M Health Clinic, require a lengthy visit, resulting in children and families needing access to food resources.
What is the MVP Program?
The MVP is a Pilot Program to provide equitable access to food resources at MIDB. With the gift of $15,000 MIDB can support a 6 month food support trial for research clients and clinical care patients.
When did the MVP Program start?
Launched September 2024 with resources available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish. During the first month of the program 36 families have used vouchers to reduce burdens to support families while visiting MIDB.
Birdies4Brains
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain funds the Market Voucher Program with generous donations provided by Birdies4Brains. Birdies4Brains is a501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization launched in 2011 from an obsession among friends to combine the passion for golf with fundraising to support brain injury survivors.
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