Fruit and Vegetable Rx (FVRx) + Home Plate

Fruit and Vegetable Rx + Home Plate, a Multilevel Intervention to Improve Dietary Disparities Among Low-income Children and Families

This is a research study to test if fruit and vegetable prescription vouchers (FVRx) and a cooking skills program (Home Plate) can improve dietary quality, food security (access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food), feelings about the home and community food environments, and caregiver mental health.

The purpose of this research study is to determine the effect of produce prescriptions (vouchers that can be redeemed for produce at participating locations, "FVRx") and a cooking skills program (Home Plate) on dietary quality, food security, perceptions of the food environment, and mental health. Investigators also aim to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the programs.

Inclusion Criteria

1. At least one child in the household is age 2 to 5 years.

2. Household is food insecure and/or low-income with an age-eligible, overweight or obese child.

   • If a child meets the above criteria, any sibling age 2-5 is also eligible.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Caregiver or eligible children have a medical condition that significantly affects diet or eating habits.