Impact of the Food4Moms produce prescription program on readiness for healthy eating, fruit and vegetable intake, and food security

A 10-month produce prescription program called Food4Moms (F4M) provided low-income pregnant Latina women in Greater Hartford, Connecticut with $100/month in fresh produce benefits, alongside nutrition education and text message support. Among 113 participants who completed the program, significant improvements were seen in readiness for healthy eating, fruit and vegetable intake, and household food security. These findings suggest that community-engaged produce prescription programs tailored to pregnant women can meaningfully improve nutrition and food security, though further implementation research is needed to understand how to scale and sustain them.