Increasing Affordable Fruits and Vegetables for Families With Food Insecurity

Increasing Use of SNAP Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Programs for Families With Food Insecurity

Investigator will test an intervention to increase use of a fruit and vegetable incentive program in South Carolina for families in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experiencing food insecurity. Caregivers are randomized to an intervention or an education-only, wait-list control group. The investigators hypothesize the intervention will improve diet-related outcomes, above and beyond the education-only wait-list control.

This study will test an intervention to increase use of a fruit and vegetable incentive program for families in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) using a randomized controlled trial design. Caregivers are randomized to the intervention or an education-only wait-list control group. All caregivers are given brief education about a SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program. Caregivers in the intervention are also given an initial "free trial" of this program and free home delivery. The primary aim is to examine intervention efficacy on diet-related outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary caregiver 18+ years of age
• Has a child 2-10 years of age
• Speaks English
• Screens positive for food insecurity
• Currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Lives with a feasible radius for home delivery
• Consistent access to a phone that receives text messages

Exclusion Criteria:

• Anticipate no longer being enrolled in SNAP during the study duration
• Recent use of the SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program
• Caregiver or child has a medical condition that impacts their ability to eat fruits and vegetables
• Caregiver or child has a significant food allergy, preference, or intolerance that impacts their ability to eat fruits and vegetables