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A Formative Evaluation of an Online Meal Kit and Grocery Platform for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Reah Chiong1, Julio Salas2, Julia Kohn3
1Division of Nutritional Sciences, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Objective:
To assess the barriers and facilitators to online food purchasing through a meal kit and grocery shopping website titled NY SNAP Express among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries.
Methods:
A purposive sample of SNAP-eligible adults residing in New York State participated in interviews guided by the Capabilities, Opportunities, Motivations, and Behaviors Model.
Results:
Barriers to online food purchasing among participants (n = 32) include physiological and health conditions, the weight of food, technology, language, the price of foods, transportation challenges, the stigma associated with SNAP, and concerns regarding the quantity and quality of meal kits. Facilitators include health and nutrition improvements, knowledge and skills, saving money, culturally relevant meals, increased efficiency in food purchases and preparation, and customization.
Conclusions And Implications:
Online platforms such as NY SNAP Express have the potential to increase nutritious food access and resources among SNAP recipients; however, improvements are necessary to meet the needs of its audience.
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