March 15, 2019
Fresh Bucks Voucher Program with the South Park Senior Center
Student Nurses: Tanvi Aggarwal, Kayla McCarthy & Jason Sharp
Nurse Faculty: Hilary Jauregui, DNP, MN, RN
Project Description:
The City of Seattle is rolling out a new Fresh Bucks program to serve low income families with funding from Seattle’s Sweetened Beverage Tax. Participants that enroll in the program will receive $40 in Fresh Bucks vouchers each month. For our project, we set up outreach efforts in partnership with the South Park Senior Center (SPSC), to increase Fresh Bucks awareness among South Park community members and stakeholders impacted by food insecurity. SPSC was given approximately 650 Fresh Bucks coupons, valued at $10 each to use during the month of February. We distributed these coupons and conducted surveys as part of our outreach efforts.
Goal: Reduce food insecurity in South Park by increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for community members with low or very limited income levels.
Objectives:
- Provide a clear outline of how the Fresh Bucks voucher program is to be implemented.
- Raise awareness about the $40/month Fresh Bucks voucher program that will be available for enrollment at South Park Resource and Information Center (SPIARC) from March to May 2019.
- Compile a database of eligible potential applicants for the $40/month Fresh Bucks voucher program that will be available for enrollment at SPIARC from March to May 2019.
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