RecruitingPhase 1NCT06828445

Increasing Affordable Fruits and Vegetables for Families With Food Insecurity

Increasing Use of SNAP Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Programs for Families With Food Insecurity

Sponsor

University of South Carolina

Enrollment

296 participants

Start Date

Mar 6, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Diet

Summary

Investigator will test an intervention to increase use of a fruit and vegetable incentive program in South Carolina for families in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experiencing food insecurity. Caregivers are randomized to an intervention or an education-only, wait-list control group. The investigators hypothesize the intervention will improve diet-related outcomes, above and beyond the education-only wait-list control.

Eligibility

Min Age: 2 YearsMax Age: 10 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Primary caregiver 18+ years of age
Has a child 2-10 years of age
Speaks English
Screens positive for food insecurity
Currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Lives with a feasible radius for home delivery
Consistent access to a phone that receives text messages

Exclusion Criteria4

Anticipate no longer being enrolled in SNAP during the study duration
Recent use of the SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program
Caregiver or child has a medical condition that impacts their ability to eat fruits and vegetables
Caregiver or child has a significant food allergy, preference, or intolerance that impacts their ability to eat fruits and vegetables

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVeggie Vouchers

Caregivers will receive brief education about a SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program in South Carolina during their child's pediatrician visit. Following the visit, caregivers will receive a "free trial" of this SNAP program to encourage first-time use. After the free trial, caregivers can continue purchasing the same fruit and vegetable boxes at a steeply discounted price using their SNAP card. Free home delivery during the "free trial" and for all subsequent boxes purchased at a discounted rate will be offered during the full study duration.