This $483,569 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) will fund a program to increase fresh produce intake, reduce food insecurity, and lower healthcare costs for women veterans in the Pacific Islands. The non-profit Pacific Health Research & Education Institute will provide educational cook-along demonstrations and improve access to fresh produce. The program aims to improve diet-related health outcomes like hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol levels among participants. The award period runs from September 15, 2023 to September 14, 2026. The GusNIP program supports projects that increase fruit and vegetable purchases by low-income consumers participating in USDA nutrition assistance programs like SNAP. Common GusNIP activities include produce prescription programs, nutrition incentives at retailers, and direct produce distribution. Awards generally target a defined geographic service area and focus on evaluating impacts to dietary health, food security, and healthcare utilization.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $483.6k | 9/7/23 |