Today we're spotlighting @TheFoodTrust 's Heart Smarts Toolkit: find ideal stores, build partnerships, explore program components, measure outcomes, empower communities, and more. Dive in below! nutritionincentivehub.org/resources/reso… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, spotlighting mental health challenges BIPOC face due to systemic racism and trauma. Mental Health America emphasizes culture, community, and connection. Read more: mhanational.org/bipoc/mental-h… by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAImpacts

Last month, we a mini-convening for new #GusNIP grantees in NYC. Attendees visited various markets and pantries, engaging and learning from experienced grantees. Thrilled to offer support through the NTAE! 🥦🫛 Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAImpacts

Nutrition incentive programs reached 234,571 participants monthly across 3,660 sites in the past year! Nearly $70M in incentives were distributed, with $48M redeemed—a redemption rate increase of 8% from last year! #NutritionIncentives Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

In the past year, nearly 23,000 PPR participants enrolled nationwide, averaging just under 2,000 monthly. Over $6M in incentives were distributed, with $4.5M redeemed—doubling last year’s amount. Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

🍊 #GusNIP grantee Community Action Partnership of Orange County launched "Walk with Dr. Seymour," fostering community and clinic connections. We love to see physical activity incorporated into nutrition education! Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

On this day in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, ensuring equal access for people with disabilities. Explore resources and learn more! adaanniversary.org/?utm_source=tw… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

ICYMI: UC San Francisco joins the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program 2.0! We're thrilled to have Melissa Akers and UCSF's expertise on produce prescriptions and #FoodisMedicine. Don't miss the full article next week! 🥒 Nutrition Incentive Hub centerfornutrition.org/newsletter

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🌱 Since 2019, GusNIP has expanded from 773 to 4,612 nutrition incentive and produce prescription sites nationwide! Each year, reaching a wider range of diverse communities. 🔗 Read more about Year 4 findings: nutritionincentivehub.org/gusnip-ntae-im… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

Produce prescriptions play an essential role in influencing the Food as Medicine movement. We are proud to contribute to the growing evidence that healthy food access can lead to better health outcomes. Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

Celebrate the clinics and staff behind our produce prescription projects! 🍎 Take a look at our GusNIP Site Map clinic sites and send big a thank you to your local health center! #HealthCenterWeek nutritionincentivehub.org/resources/gusn… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

It's National Farmers Market Week! 🍅🍏🥕 Explore our GusNIP Site Map and see the nationwide impact of our farm direct partners. Don't forget to send a thank you to your local farmers! 🌱 nutritionincentivehub.org/resources/gusn… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

We are wrapping up our Nutrition Education series with the Food Access Bucks Toolkit by GusNIP grantee, Feeding Florida. It includes resources on nutrition education, recipes, disaster response, and more! ⬇️ feedingflorida.org/fabtoolkit?utm… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

Happy National Nonprofit Day! Shoutout to Center for Nutrition & Health Impact and our amazing #nonprofit partners. Join us in celebrating their incredible work! 👏💙 Fair Food Network, UC San Francisco, @TheFoodTrust, MIFMA, and NationalGrocers Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

Exploring the important role of DEI in GusNIP programs? Look no further than "An Introduction to Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Nutrition Incentive Program Research and Evaluation" by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems nutritionincentivehub.org/media/rliah2qb… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAImpacts

🚨 Funding Alert! 💰 Dept. of Agriculture & Heartland Regional Food Business Center are offering grants for small, mid-sized, & diverse food/farm entrepreneurs in IA, MO, KS, OK, NE, & AR. Apply below! content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAA… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAimpacts

The Food as Medicine movement is growing, with produce prescriptions (PPR) at the forefront. UC San Francisco’s Melissa Akers highlights the importance of centering community voices in PPRs. More at the link! centerfornutrition.org/newsroom/2024/… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAImpacts

Check out this great article featuring Daysi Sweaney, Director of Nutrition Incentives at Nourish Colorado, a stellar GusNIP grantee! linkedin.com/posts/letsnour… Submit your success stories here: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b6173b6… Supported by Dept. of Agriculture NIFA. #NIFAImpacts

Please join us in celebration of National Food Bank Day! 🍓🥕 Food banks store millions of pounds of food, feeding communities across the country. Thank you to all who help fight hunger! 👏 Supported by NIFA. #NIFAimpacts