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September 28, 2025Journal of Student-Run ClinicsOpen Access

VeggieRx: Utilization and Outcomes of Promise Clinic’s Produce Prescription Program Addressing Food Insecurity in Uninsured Communities

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SKSrivarsha KalothLKLabeeqa KhizirRPRaj Kishore Patel

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Overview

Descriptive analysis shows improved fruit and vegetable intake in uninsured communities via a produce prescription program.

Key Points

  • Participants reported a 61.9% increase in fresh produce consumption after engaging with the program.
  • 42% of participants initially reported not eating enough fruits and vegetables, highlighting food accessibility issues.
  • The program utilized $30 to $60 prescription vouchers, aimed at alleviating financial barriers to fresh produce.
  • Demonstrates the potential for student-run clinics to address health disparities through innovative care models.

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Kaloth et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d90bc641e1c178a14f6dc0https://doi.org/10.59586/jsrc.v11i1.507
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