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 utah department of health and…

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 utah department of health and human services (dhhs) community food security program (cfsp) requests $1,674,750 over a 4-year project period for the expansion and enhancement of the utah double up food bucks program. The goals of this proposal are 1) increase the amount of qualifying fruit and vegetables purchased by snap recipients using the double up program, 2) increase the number of double up participants, 3) increase the number and diversity of redemption sites, and 4) develop and employ novel and innovative strategies to facilitate efficient implementation of the program. These directly align with the USDA goals to make safe, nutritious food available to all americans and bolster nutrition security and health. These goals will be achieved through carefully selected activities that focus on four priority populations at the highest risk of food insecurity, related chronic disease, and are the most underserved. These populations are: veterans, refugees/new americans, indigenous communities, and the underrepresented gusnip geography of idaho. Recognizing the vital importance of collaboration, cfsp will deepen and expand relationships with stakeholders in these communities. These partnerships will foster the expansion of utah double up direct market locations and the advent of a new utah double up grocery program. Cfsp will conduct rigorous evaluation to measure the impact of the program and improve program implementation in the years to come.