Recent studies show that food voucher fruits and vegetables programs reduce food insecurity. The Healthy Eating and Food Insecurity Food Voucher Program aims to measurably reduce food insecurity in participants as well as measurably improve their health. The program will draw participants from existing La Pine Community Health Center patients as well as the community in general. This expanded fruits and vegetables project has been piloted by the La Pine Community Health Center and has been shown to significantly reduce weight, diabetes A1C, blood pressure and overall increase participants’ intake of fruits and vegetables. Adding the goals of measurably reducing food insecurity, increasing the numbers of participants and expanding the program significantly enhances the program’s impact and scope.
2020-2024 Regional Health Improvement Plan Priority Area
Address Poverty and Enhance Self-Sufficiency
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