20247041543710
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The Food Basket (TFB) launched Da Bux in 2017 as a pilot SNAP nutrition incentive program in Hawaii County.
Since its statewide expansion in 2020 to all four counties, Da Bux has been available year-round, offering a 50% discount on Hawaii grown fruits and vegetables (FV) for SNAP households.
While Da Bux has expanded rapidly since our pilot, several assessments surveying SNAP participants show there are several barriers to participation.
The following project goals and objectives were strategically crafted to respond to SNAP participant feedback.
Goal 1 - Access: Increase SNAP participant access to affordable Hawaii grown fruits and vegetables by (1) expanding Da Bux to 19 new food retailers, and (2) supporting food hubs to accept SNAP payment online.
Goal 2 - Awareness: Increase purchasing of Hawaii grown fruits and vegetables among SNAP participants by increasing promotion and awareness of Da Bux through implementing (1) new online cashier training modules, and (2) a SNAP-participant informed public marketing campaign.
Goal 3 - Usage: Increase consumption of Hawaii grown fruits and vegetables available through Da Bux by delivering free farm-to-table, nutrition education through (1) distribution of culturally-relevant, child nutrition education activity books, and (2) delivery of Na Kuke Opio cooking classes.
TFB is uniquely positioned to execute a successful project as we are working with community-based partners to achieve each project objective, including SNAP participants, our state SNAP agency, Hawaii Good Food Alliance, and University of Hawaii SNAP-Ed program.
The outcomes achieved from this project aim to enhance the long-term viability of Da Bux implementation.
Since its statewide expansion in 2020 to all four counties, Da Bux has been available year-round, offering a 50% discount on Hawaii grown fruits and vegetables (FV) for SNAP households.
While Da Bux has expanded rapidly since our pilot, several assessments surveying SNAP participants show there are several barriers to participation.
The following project goals and objectives were strategically crafted to respond to SNAP participant feedback.
Goal 1 - Access: Increase SNAP participant access to affordable Hawaii grown fruits and vegetables by (1) expanding Da Bux to 19 new food retailers, and (2) supporting food hubs to accept SNAP payment online.
Goal 2 - Awareness: Increase purchasing of Hawaii grown fruits and vegetables among SNAP participants by increasing promotion and awareness of Da Bux through implementing (1) new online cashier training modules, and (2) a SNAP-participant informed public marketing campaign.
Goal 3 - Usage: Increase consumption of Hawaii grown fruits and vegetables available through Da Bux by delivering free farm-to-table, nutrition education through (1) distribution of culturally-relevant, child nutrition education activity books, and (2) delivery of Na Kuke Opio cooking classes.
TFB is uniquely positioned to execute a successful project as we are working with community-based partners to achieve each project objective, including SNAP participants, our state SNAP agency, Hawaii Good Food Alliance, and University of Hawaii SNAP-Ed program.
The outcomes achieved from this project aim to enhance the long-term viability of Da Bux implementation.
Awardee
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Hilo,
Hawaii
96720-5102
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
The Food Basket was awarded
Hawaii SNAP Nutrition Incentive Program Expansion
Project Grant 20247041543710
worth $8,405,085
from the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Hilo Hawaii United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.331 Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grants Program.
$8,405,085 (50.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/5/24
Period of Performance
9/1/24
Start Date
8/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$8.4M
Federal Obligation
$8.4M
Non-Federal Obligation
$16.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20247041543710
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
1234HU INSTITUTE OF FOOD SAFETY AND NUTRITION (IFSN)
Funding Office
1234HU INSTITUTE OF FOOD SAFETY AND NUTRITION (IFSN)
Awardee UEI
GN83UYMZRPN3
Awardee CAGE
5ZB44
Performance District
HI-02
Senators
Mazie Hirono
Brian Schatz
Brian Schatz
Modified: 9/5/24