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Observational studyPublic health nutrition2026

Preliminary effectiveness of a food pantry-led community-supported agriculture program in the USA: a quasi-experimental pilot study.

Ruyu Liu, Daniel Harwood, Ora Kemp, Alyson Rosenthal, Roger Figueroa

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Ruyu LiuDivision of Nutritional Sciences, College of Human Ecology, https://ror.org/05bnh6r87Cornell University, Ithaca, NY14853, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2646-7349
Daniel HarwoodNew York Common Pantry, New York, NY10029, USA.
Ora KempNew York Common Pantry, New York, NY10029, USA.
Alyson RosenthalWest Side Campaign Against Hunger, New York, NY10024, USA.
Roger FigueroaDivision of Nutritional Sciences, College of Human Ecology, https://ror.org/05bnh6r87Cornell University, Ithaca, NY14853, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2549-7741

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Abstract

objectiveTo assess the preliminary effectiveness of a food pantry-led, subsidised community-supported agriculture (CSA) program.

designA quasi-experimental observational pilot study with 3-month follow-up. 'Farm Share' the subsidised CSA provided biweekly bags of approximately 25 pounds of fresh produce priced at $5 per bag. Control participants were recruited from a comparable food pantry without CSA. Outcomes included skin carotenoids, fruit and vegetable (FV) intake, diet quality and food security. Changes between groups were analysed using generalised estimating equations and mixed-effect regression models.

settingNew York City, NY, United States.

participantsParticipants (Farm Share

resultsRetention rate was 65·0 % at follow-up (Farm Share

conclusionsFindings from this pilot study suggested Farm Share's preliminary effectiveness and study feasibility in urban food pantry settings, supporting integrating subsidised CSA within food pantries to enhance fresh produce access among communities experiencing food insecurity. However, fully powered trials are needed to confirm these findings.

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AgricultureFood AssistanceFood SupplyCarotenoidsDietDiet, HealthyFemaleFood SecurityFruitHumansMaleNew York CityPilot ProjectsVegetablesCarotenoidsEmergency food assistanceFood accessFood securityFresh produce accessSkin carotenoids

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