Error processing SSI file

Voucher Incentives and Produce Prescriptions

To increase fruit and vegetable consumption

At a glance

Fruit and vegetable voucher incentive programs and produce prescription programs are proven strategies that improve affordability and access to healthier foods. Consumption of fruits and vegetables is increased with these types of programs.

Bag of produce being delivered by hand.

Background

Fruit and vegetable voucher incentive programs and produce prescription programs are two proven public health strategies to improve affordability and access to healthier foods.

Voucher incentive programs for fruits and vegetables provide coupons or cash incentives that consumers can use at the point of purchase. The programs support individuals at risk for food and nutrition insecurity.

Produce prescriptions for fruits and vegetables are a way to support the nutritional needs of patients with food insecurity in a health care setting. Health care professionals write produce prescriptions for patients. Patients can use the prescriptions either in the health care setting or in their community.

More information

Mother and children in produce section of grocery store

Components of Fruit and Vegetable Programs

Essential assessments, partners, and technology for successful vouchers and produce prescriptions.
Gold bar with a circle in the middle. The circle has a drawing of fruit and vegetables.

Strategies for Fruit and Vegetable Voucher Incentives and Produce Prescriptions

How to expand fruit and vegetable voucher incentive and produce prescription programs.
Print
Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)