Study on SNAP fruit and veg incentives shows positive outcomes | Cornell University - College of Human Ecology posted on the topic | LinkedInIn a newly published paper, researchers from the Cornell Action Research Collaborative and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell examine how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fruit and vegetable incentive programs have been implemented across the United States and what outcomes they have produced.
These programs, such as Double Up Food Bucks, are designed to increase access to fresh produce for low-income families by offering financial incentives to purchase fruits and vegetables.
The study was conducted by Ibukun O., Lauren San Diego, Xinyi Deng and Tashara M. Leak, Ph.D., R.D. The research team analyzed 55 peer-reviewed studies and found generally positive outcomes, including:
- Most studies reported increases in fruit and vegetable purchases
- Many participants reported eating more produce
- Program awareness and redemption varied, suggesting room for improved outreach and implementation
The review highlights the importance of continued investment in these programs to support nutrition and health among SNAP participants. It also points to the need for more rigorous evaluation of their long-term impact.
“With so much uncertainty about federal support of SNAP, this review underscores the important role that fruit and vegetable incentive programs play in limited resource households," said Dr. Leak, associate professor and associate dean of CHE in NYC.
Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gkv4wUVN
