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ArticlePreventing chronic disease2024

Evaluation of a Distribution Model to Increase Access to Affordable Fruits and Vegetables.

Kerri L Vasold, Karah Mantinan, Rebecca Hofer, Michael Waddle, Amy Slechta

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Article in Preventing chronic disease, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Kerri L VasoldAltarum Institute, 3520 Green Ct #300, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (Kerri.Vasold@altarum.org).
Karah MantinanAltarum Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Rebecca HoferAltarum Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Michael WaddlePartnership for a Healthier America, Washington, District of Columbia.
Amy SlechtaPartnership for a Healthier America, Washington, District of Columbia.
Altarum Institute · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Identifying effective, sustainable strategies to increase fruit and vegetable consumption is critical to addressing chronic disease risk. Models that provide incentives for produce purchases through reduced-cost or no-cost produce shares are promising. The purpose of our study was to examine the impact on fruit and vegetable intake of Good Food for All, a community-based program to distribute no-cost produce boxes to participants with low incomes. We also assessed program satisfaction and future interest in purchasing an affordable produce box. Methods: The Good Food for All program was implemented in 22 US cities. Surveys were administered at baseline and postintervention. An online research panel was used as a comparison group and weighted to be demographically comparable to the intervention group. Descriptive statistics and adjusted difference-in-difference (ADID) models were used to examine differences in outcomes between groups. Results: Respondents (intervention n = 632; comparison n = 1,153) were primarily White, non-Hispanic, and female. Intervention participants had a greater increase in total fruit consumption frequency (ADID: 0.43 times/d; 95% CI, 0.21-0.64; P < .001), total vegetable consumption frequency (ADID: 0.52 times/d; 95% CI, 0.12-0.91; P = .01), and total fruit and vegetable consumption frequency (ADID: 1.03 times/d; 95% CI, 0.49-1.56; P < .001) than comparison respondents. Most intervention participants reported boxes contained the right amount of food (71.9%) and high-quality produce (68.4%) and were willing to purchase a future produce box (85.0%). Conclusion: Findings indicate that a produce box distribution model increased fruit and vegetable consumption, had high satisfaction among participants, and generated interest in purchasing affordable produce boxes. Future studies should explore feasibility of offering low-cost produce boxes at grocery stores and determine appropriate pricing models to enhance access and sustainability.

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FruitVegetablesCosts and Cost AnalysisFemaleHumansMotivationPoverty

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PMCPMC10805273
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