Fresh Food Rx: Evaluating the Impact of a Produce Prescription Program on Engagement and Well-being Using the RE-AIM Framework
Our study generated novel evidence regarding PRx implementation. We found that PRx implementation was limited by logistical and financial constraints and facilitated by consistent produce access, relationships with the staff and fellow peers, and community-based education. Our findings suggest that flexible produce delivery options, individual-level dietary counseling, and community-located educational sessions enhanced PRx implementation. Future studies should examine strategies to support engagement and sustained behavior change and evaluate mechanisms for stable program implementation.
Authors
- Roger Vilardaga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7252-4343)
- Sarah A. Birken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0591-4800)
- Rachel Zimmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1037-069X)
- Amresh Hanchate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7038-4463)
- Ashley Strahley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8079-9339)
- Deepak Palakshappa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1467-4965)
- Charlotte Crotts
- Lindsey Abdelfattah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2541-0818)
- Diane Shenberger
Institutions
- Young Men's Christian Association Of Greater Grand Rapids (US)
- Wake Forest University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of General Internal Medicine
- Published
- 2025-07-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-025-09687-0
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Wake Forest University
- Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Health Resources and Services Administration