Healthcare Innovation April 26, 2023
With support from Rockefeller Foundation, pilots will provide eligible veterans the opportunity to receive $100 per month for fresh produce, nutrition education and ongoing coaching
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Rockefeller Foundation will support two Produce Prescription pilot projects and associated research pilot programs at VA healthcare systems in Salt Lake City and Houston, with the goal of improving the quality of life for veterans living with or at-risk of diet-related health conditions.
The Produce Prescription program pilots will provide eligible veterans the opportunity to enroll in the Fresh Connect program to receive $100 per month for fresh produce and receive nutrition education and ongoing coaching from VA registered dietitian nutritionists.
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