The purpose of the evaluation was to understand experiences and satisfaction with the CalFresh Fruit & Vegetable EBT Pilot Project among Mother’s Nutritional Center retailers who were charged with making decisions about and/or carrying out the program in California using a standard implementation science framework.
The CalFresh Fruit & Vegetable EBT Pilot Project was one of the first programs of its kind to utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card as an incentive delivery mechanism, which could minimize implementation burden compared to other incentive delivery strategies (e.g., vouchers).
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Key recommendations to support the delivery and expansion of SNAP EBT nutrition incentive programs:
Leverage Funding Sources
Tailor Program Recruitment Strategies and Materials
Change Adaptable SNAP EBT Nutrition Incentive Program Components
Enhance Physical Layout and/or Add Equipment
Enhance Staffing
Provide Technical Assistance
Encourage Use of New and Existing Technology