The Food Basket Inc., a non-profit organization in Hawaii, received a $16,810,170 Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). The 3-year project, beginning September 1, 2024, aims to increase access, awareness, and consumption of Hawaii-grown fruits and vegetables among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants. Key activities include expanding the "Da Bux" nutrition incentive program to 19 new food retailers, supporting online SNAP payments at food hubs, implementing cashier training and a public marketing campaign, and delivering nutrition education through activity books and cooking classes. As the prime grantee, The Food Basket is leveraging partnerships with the state SNAP agency, Hawaii Good Food Alliance, and University of Hawaii SNAP-Ed program to execute the project goals and objectives.
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