Progress 09/01/23 to 08/31/24
Outputs
Target Audience:Our target audience is the Bronx, focusing on Black and Latinx patients that are food insecure of specific clinics of the Institute of Family Health and one WIC clinic from New York City Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania WIC. This includes those who qualify for EBT and SNAP benefits and those who do not. Distribution of the produce boxes began in February 2023 for the Family of Health clinics and May 2024 for the Morrisania WIC clinic. Total number of produce boxes distributed since February 2023 is 2,043 allocated between the four (4) health center locations: Stevenson Family Health Center, Urban Horizons Family Health Center, Walton Family Health Center, and Morrisania WIC . The produce box pickup percentage for each location has increased since the last report. They include Stevenson Family Health Center (87%), Urban Horizon Family Health Center (82%), Walton Family Health Center (86%) and Morrisania WIC (88%). We contribute the increasing rates to built rapport between Site Coordinators and participants and consistent produce distribution. Changes/Problems:Because of the loss of Mount Sinai Sites, Corbin Hill had to find a new partner to take on the produce orders. Early in 2024, we added a brick and mortar site, the Morrisania WIC clinic under the New York City Health and Hospitals. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Community Skill Shares: 4 (with different time slots) i.Making DIY Adobo Seasoning ii.Making DIY Sazon Seasoning iii.Making DIY Sofrito Marinade/dip iv.DIY Pickles and Pickling Workshop Description: The Community Skill shares are Chef led workshops with community members intended to share knowledge, learn new skills, and develop value added products. FAM skill shares included the creation of 50-100 products that were taken by class attendees to share with neighbors and community members. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Corbin Hill received an extension to complete program requirements, so reports have yet to be shared. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Corbin Hill will continue to provide access to fresh fruits and vegetables through a produce box delivery model to local family health clinics.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Based on GusNIP survey results, we saw in increase in self-rated health, access to nutritious fruits and vegetables, and a decreases in self-rated food insecurity. We also established a no-waste distribution system where boxes left over from distribution days get donated to a local community partner. For example, the St. Edmund's Episcopal received extra boxes from the Walton Family health center for their pantry distribution the next day. The Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco), a community development organization, gets the remaining produce boxes from Morrisania WIC and Urban Horizon's clinics fomtheir food distribution.
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Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:Our target audience is theBronx and Upper Manhattan. Because of the change in the partner relationship with Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital prior to the start of the program,our target audience was the Bronx; focusing on Black and Latinx communities that are food insecure. This includes those who qualify for EBT benefits and those who do not qualify for benefits. Distribution of the produce boxes began in February 2023. Total number of produce boxes distributed since February 2023 is 1,720 allocated between three (3) community health center locations: Stevenson Family Health Center, Urban Horizons Family Health Center, and Walton Family Health Center. The produce box pickup percentagefor each location is Stevenson Family Health Center (67%), Urban Horizon Family Health Center (61%), and Walton Family Health Center (77%). Changes/Problems:Major changes/problems in approach include: 1. Change in partner relationship with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Three (3) locations included in the initial program proposal were removed. 2 Clinic Locations and 1 School Location; both in Upper Manhattan where not immediately replaced. One new location has been added for the remaining program period. 2. Participants felt theydid not have agency in the produce selection. We introduced Swap Items;participants can exchange produce items they donot completely recognize or enjoy (Example: Butternut Squash swapped for Collard Greens). 3. Participants' knowledge on how to prepare/cook produce. Receipes are distributed to participants at the distribution site. Food demonstrations are conducted at the distribution site. 4. Delivery issues with vendor occur sparingly and change distribution start times. Maintain open communications with vendor regarding delivery delays. Delivery systems have improved but still occur depending on traffic and weather. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Food demonstrations by Chef Yadi Garcia helped maintain interests as the produce changed seasonly. Participants reported increased knowledge of new recipes, new produce items, and how to prepare produce received. Participants have reported a positive change in health conditions including weight loss, decreased blood pressure and cholesterol. Team members have attended seminars and other Food as Medicine programs for training and knowledge. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Program results have beendisseminated to communities of interests through newsletters, community meetings, and social media. Every effort is made to promote positive results and to share potential challenges. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?To accomplish the goals in the next reporting period, we plan to identify additional locations in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan, connect with new food producers to offer more variety, increase community communications,andshare technology that allows participants to make healthier choices based on their personal preferences.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Under the program, 135 Families or 540 Individuals in the Bronx received access to fresh produce and fruit at a health center in their community on a regular basis (every other week). Participants were provided recipes with each produce box received. The receipes maintained the participants' interest in the program,educated participants on healthy food prepartation options, and introduced participants to healthy food choices. The frequency of the produce box deliveries provided a repeative process to encourage participants to consistently select healthier food choices. Overall, participants' reported heavy reliance on the bi-weekly produce delivery and have stated the price for theproduce received is significantly more affordable than store prices.
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Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?IRB Approval received on December 1, 2022. Program to launch in January 2023.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Start of program delayed due to IRB Approval; nothing to report for this program period.
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