| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.29 |
| Liaison | Kevin Kirsche |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Georgia
IN-26: Innovation C
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Kevin
Kirsche Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The Athens Farmers Market, Athens Nurses Clinic, the UGA Office of Sustainability, Action Ministries, Pinewoods Community Library, and UGA SNAP-Ed have teamed up to provide the innovative Fruit and Vegetable Prescription program, FVRx for short.
The program, sponsored by Wholesome Wave Georgia, and launched in 2017, seeks to help low-income members of the community access the nutritious produce typically recommended to decrease risk of disease.
Many of Athens Nurses Clinic’s 1,800 patients are dealing with a chronic disease that could be improved by eating healthier foods. Twenty Athenians participated in the 6-month pilot run of FVRx, which included free tokens for fresh foods at the Athens Farmers Market and monthly nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations provided by UGA Snap-Ed.
The goal of UGA’s SNAP-Ed program is to inspire healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income Georgians. Students and staff involved in FVRx are enhancing our community, one healthy person at a time.
Because of its temporary nature, this program does not meet the criteria to be considered a community partnership.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Public Engagement
Diversity & Affordability
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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