Evaluating Use of a Farmers Market Incentive Program Among Low-Income Health Center Patients

Evaluating Use of a Farmers Market Incentive Program Among Low-Income Health Center Patients

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a brief clinic-based educational intervention on utilization of Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB)-a Michigan-wide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) healthy food incentive--among low income health center patients at a community health center in Southeast Michigan.

Study participants were provided a 3-5 minute explanation of DUFB, written program materials, and initial $10 market voucher. Participants were surveyed four times over five months, and a subset are also participating in post-intervention focus groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patient or family member of patient
• at least 18 years of age
• currently SNAP-enrolled
• identifies as one of primary food shoppers for household
• English or Spanish-speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• under 18
• not currently SNAP-enrolled
• not one of primary food shoppers for household
• unable to complete a telephone survey in English or Spanish
• unable to provide a working telephone number where they could be contacted