Food Box Delivery for Food Insecurity
(FOODBOX Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a grocery delivery program that provides healthy and culturally appropriate foods to families in need. The aim is to determine if these grocery boxes help families access healthier foods and improve their eating habits. For 12 weeks, families will receive groceries such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to assess their usage and the program's helpfulness. The trial seeks families living in low-income areas of the South Bronx with children under 10 who participate in the SNAP program and can order online. As an unphased trial, this study offers families the chance to access nutritious foods and potentially enhance their health and well-being.
Do I need to stop taking my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on food access and not on medication use.
What prior data suggests that this grocery delivery program is safe?
Research has shown that medically tailored grocery programs are generally safe and well-tolerated. These programs provide groceries specifically chosen to meet health needs, and no negative effects have been reported from consuming these foods.
Studies have found that these programs can help reduce food insecurity, ensuring people receive the food they need. Participants who received these groceries reported feeling better overall, as the food not only met their health needs but also improved their quality of life.
Although specific data on side effects from the groceries is lacking, the focus on fresh and healthy foods suggests they are as safe as regular grocery purchases, with the added benefit of being tailored to health needs.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Medically Tailored Grocery Box Delivery because it offers a fresh approach to tackling food insecurity with a direct, personalized method. Unlike traditional food assistance programs that might provide generic food options, this treatment delivers grocery boxes filled with fresh, frozen, or canned fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and low-sugar low-fat snacks tailored to individual health needs. This method not only ensures access to nutritious food but also supports healthier eating habits, potentially improving overall health outcomes. By focusing on personalized nutrition, this approach could address both immediate food needs and long-term health, setting it apart from standard food pantry or meal voucher systems.
What evidence suggests that this grocery delivery program is effective for improving access to healthy foods?
Research has shown that grocery programs designed for health can improve dietary habits. One study found that these programs helped people align their eating with nutritional guidelines. Another similar program reduced food insecurity, making healthier food more accessible to families. Evidence also suggests these programs improve overall health by meeting specific dietary needs. In this trial, participants will receive a medically tailored grocery box delivery for 12 weeks, potentially enhancing access to healthy foods and fostering healthier eating habits.16789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Angela Trude, PhD
Principal Investigator
New York University
Roger Figueroa Baotista, PhD
Principal Investigator
Cornell University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for low-income families with children who struggle to access healthy and culturally appropriate foods. Participants should be interested in receiving medically tailored grocery boxes and willing to provide feedback on their eating habits and use of the groceries.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention Design
Conduct formative research with community engagement to inform intervention design and ensure foods are culturally acceptable and appropriate
Treatment
Participants receive a grocery box for 12 weeks containing fresh, frozen, or canned fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and low-sugar low-fat snacks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for feedback and satisfaction with the program, including dietary intake assessments and food security evaluations
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Medically Tailored Grocery Box Delivery
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
New York University
Lead Sponsor
Cornell University
Collaborator