Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Food Systems
September 4, 2020
Immigrant Senior Meal Site Resource Guide to Local Foods
In partnership with Tilth Alliance, creation of resources for immigrant seniors to find affordable, locally grown foods in their neighborhoods.
Growing Rooftop Roots Across the Community
In partnership with the University District Food Bank, creation of a compelling case for developers to incorporate rooftop agriculture to extend access to local produce.
Food Web or Food Trap
In partnership with City of Seattle Farm to Table Program and Nourishian for Life, production of an infographic and a one-pager examining the effect of industrial and local food systems on the environment and food workers, and the benefits of the Farm to Table program, to be used as educational tools for childcare staff at…
Food and Farm Business Support Center – Survey and Analysis of Collaborations and Partnerships from Across the US to Support Food and Farm Entrepreneurship
In partnership with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks and Business Impact Northwest, research and analysis of partnerships and collaboration between nonprofits and public agencies from across the US that could serve as models to the development of the Food and Farm Business Research Support Center in our region.
Development of a Grassroots WA State Sustainable Agriculture Resiliency Survey
In partnership with Washington Young Farmers Coalition, development of a survey of Washington farmers to understand the economic role of smallholder agriculture in Washington and the threats farms are facing with potential economic instability.
Creating Accessible Food Systems Through Education and Community
In partnership with Yes Farm, a project of the Black Farmers Collective, production of materials and resources for about healthy food systems in Seattle, using storytelling to share via social media and use as teaching curriculum toward building community.
Capturing the Benefits of Regional Food Systems to Impact Policy and Practice in Early Learning Food Access Programs
In partnership with City of Seattle Farm to Table Program and Farmstand Local Foods, production of materials explaining the benefits of locally grown food, with consideration of regional food systems resiliency, public health, and social, environmental, and economic improvement, directed toward childcare staff and city, county and state government.
September 2, 2020
Association between Food Swamps and the Diet Quality of Household Food Purchases in a Nationwide Sample
“Food swamp” is a term for local food environments where there exists a higher density of unhealthy food retailers selling more energy-dense, nutrient-poor food offerings relative to healthier options. Those living in a food swamp have been found to have higher rates of negative health outcomes compared to those living outside a food swamp, but…
Exploring Barriers and Facilitators of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Program Adoption in Washington State Farmers Markets: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Existing research has illustrated the economic, social, and health impacts of farmers market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) match incentive programs and identified key barriers and facilitators of both shopper and market incentive program participation. Few studies have quantified longitudinal patterns in program participation while exploring the impact of markets’ economic, geographic, and organizational characteristics…
“This Program is a Make or Break Scenario for Me:” A Qualitative Study on Participant Perceptions of a Grocery Store Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program
Complete Eats Rx is a USDA-funded fruit and vegetable prescription program that is designed to incentivize fruit and vegetable consumption among SNAP recipients via $10 vouchers to purchase fruits and vegetables at a mid-price large scale grocery chain in Washington State. By understanding participant experiences with the Complete Eats Rx program in the context of…
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