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Completed Projects

Food Prescription Program (Evara Health, Feeding Tampa Bay, CAFSHC)

This 2.5-year project studied the efficacy of a food as medicine program aimed at older adults with non-communicable conditions (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes) attending a community health in Pinellas County, FL. Longitudinal qualitative and quantitative data were collected on 200+ patients to examine changes in disease management and health outcomes among those using the on-site food pantry, mobile food pantries, and home food delivery. Additionally, data on food security status, diet, stress, and social support, and patient satisfaction with the program were reported. The results are being used by inform future food as medicine programs.

Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC) Planning Project for a Food Prescription and Urban Garden Program

With funding from the USDA, CAFSHC collaborated with TFHC to survey East Tampa residents about their willingness to utilize an on-site food pantry as well as their opinions about establishing an urban garden in an adjacent lot to the clinic. The results from this project were submitted to the USDA. TFHC has been awarded a grant from the USDA to now implement the project.

Feeding America National (FAN) Home Food Delivery Pilot Project

With funding from FAN, CAFSHC conducted a study on the efficacy of two home food delivery pilot projects (Feeding South 91社区 and Feeding Tampa Bay) that were started during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results from the project were used to prepare a Home Food Delivery Playbook that has been shared with the 200 food banks affiliated with FAN. 

Impact of COVID 19 on the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Among Older Individuals

Food Insecurity, Decreased Physical Activity, and Social Isolation. With funding from USF, CAFSHC developed an on-line diabetes self-management course for older adults with Type 2 Diabetes during COVID-19. Longitudinal data were collected to examine the efficacy of the course for diabetes management.

Food Insecurity Among Community College Students

The study was done in collaboration with Hillsborough Community College (HCC) to assess food insecurity, needs, and coping among enrolled students during COVID-19. In addition to survey data, students created exhibit at HCC to illustrate the impact of food insecurity on their lives.

Dissertation Research

Exploring the Intersections of Community Integration and Dietary Quality on Health Outcomes among Post-911 Student Veterans. With funding from Feeding Tampa, a doctoral student is examining food security status, diet, health outcomes, and community integration among post-911 student veterans. Data collection has been completed and the student is conducting analyses and drafting her dissertation.