In partnership with , the Swetland Center conducted a produce prescription landscape analysis in 2024 to identify assets and gaps related to produce prescription programs. We will leverage the local farming and food hub networks to connect produce prescription programs to local food sources.
Who participated?
We interviewed 16 individuals:
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11 active produce prescription program implementers
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5 local growers, nutrition educators, and food product makers
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Interviews were conducted between November 2024 - January 2025. Of the programs surveyed,
- 50% partner with Black and Hispanic food leaders to culturally tailor their programming.
- 70% offer additional services (e.g. education, deliveries, and equipment for food preparation).
- Most programs (n=8) see patients for 7-12 months.
- On average, PRx programs in Cuyahoga County serve 82 patients per week.
What is needed?
Supports needed for tailoring PRx approaches for increased impact:
- For Patients:
- Provide cooking tools
- Offer materials in different languages
- For Local Food Leaders:
- Offer collective funding opportunities
- Provide food processing equipment and facilities
- For Program Implementers:
- Secure funding for food costs
- Offer incentives to integrate culturally relevant, local foods
- Each group mentioned needing transportation support and trusting relationships.
- The local food leaders and program implementers expressed a need for food storage space and access to trained personnel.
Read the report for more insights and recommendations from the interviews.
Email us at reach@case.edu to learn more.
The REACH project is funded by a grant (#6 NU58DP007747-01-01) from the , through the . Our partners on the project are , , , , and . This project is funded from December 30, 2023 to September 29, 2028.
Contact us at reach@case.edu with any questions.