Project Grant 20223380037537

** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** THE NOURISHING PREGNANCY PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE FREE WEEKLY GROCERY DELIVERY, FREE WEEKLY COOKING CLASSES, AND FREE PEER SUPPORT OVER THE COURSE OF FOUR MONTHS TO LOW-INCOME PREGNANT BLACK AND LATINX PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SAN FRANCISCO. 23% OF PREGNANT PEOPLE IN THESE COMMUNITIES CURRENTLY EXPERIENCE FOOD INSECURITY. BY SOURCING LOCAL FOOD, CREATING A CONVENIENT WAY FOR FAMILIES TO ACCESS IT, AND INCORPORATING FOOD SKILLS EDUCATION, NOURISHING PREGNANCY HELPS ACHIEVE THE USDA'S GOAL TO PROVIDE ALL AMERICANS ACCESS TO A SAFE, NUTRITIOUS AND SECURE FOOD SUPPLYOVER THE FOUR YEARS OF THE GRANT PERIOD, OUR PROJECT WILL EVOLVE TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY MEAL PREPARATION AND DELIVERY THAT WILL SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE EARLY POSTPARTUM DAYS WHILE PROVIDING JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS. 18 REASONS WILL ALSO CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDING FEDERAL FOOD BENEFITS AND LOCAL PRODUCE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS.OVER THE FOUR YEARS OF THE PROGRAM, NEARLY 2,000 GRADUATES OF NOURISHING PREGNANCY WILL REPORT POSITIVE BEHAVIOR CHANGES INCLUDING EATING MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, COOKING MORE MEALS AT HOME, AND STRETCHING THEIR FOOD BUDGETS FARTHER. GRADUATES WILL REPORT MORE FULL-TERM BIRTHS AND HEALTHY BIRTH WEIGHTS (AT LEAST 90%) THAN THE AVERAGE BLACK OR LATINX MOTHER IN SAN FRANCISCO (86%). WE ARE INTERESTED TO LEARN HOW OUR PROGRAM AFFECTS OTHER PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS AND BIRTH OUTCOMES SUCH AS GESTATIONAL DIABETES, PREECLAMPSIA, BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS, AND PERIPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS; WE WILL WORK WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, EXTERNAL EVALUATORS, AND PARTICIPATING FAMILIES TO DETERMINE HOW TO BEST MEASURE THESE OUTCOMES.