Saturday, September 7, 2024
9/7/2024
The program will provide fresh fruits and vegetable vouchers to individuals within the Laguna Community identified as having food insecurity. Food insecurity will be assessed using the U.S. Adult Food Insecurity Survey Module. One hundred and eleven individuals seen by a Primary Care Provider at the Laguna Community Health Center with a positive food insecurity screening and have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension and/or obesity will be selected. Individuals will be offered weekly vouchers to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and traditional foods at the local Dancing Eagle Supermarket. Individuals will also be provided with transportation vouchers to and from the grocery store. Individuals will be encouraged to attend monthly nutrition education classes, with pre and post knowledge questionnaires. The Adult Food Insecurity Survey will be completed upon entering the program and then at 3, 6 and 12 months. The consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables will be assessed at each Primary Care Provider appointment. Health outcomes (such as blood pressure and hemoglobin A1c) will be measured at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months to see the effects of increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables on individual health outcomes.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
