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New research brief shows how highly CalFresh shoppers value the California Nutrition Incentive Program

May 10th, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Wendi Gosliner
A new research brief developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute details findings from an evaluation of the California Nutrition Incentive Program, a program that provides CalFresh shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match when purchasing California-grown produce at participating farmers markets and o...
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Nutrition Policy Institute comments in support of the USDA’s proposed new “durable” rule for Child Nutrition Program nutrition standards

May 9th, 2023
By Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
The Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources has commented in support of the US Department of Agriculture's "Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans" proposed new durable rule,...
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CalFresh shoppers and farmers/vendors appreciated the temporary increase in dollar-for-dollar match incentive during the early years of COVID-19 pandemic

May 9th, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner, Samantha Sam-Chen
A new research brief developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute details findings from an evaluation of the California Nutrition Incentive Program, a program that provides CalFresh shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match when purchasing California-grown produce at participating farmers markets and o...
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