Can free meal kits from a food pantry boost healthy eating?

NCT ID NCT07703501

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tufts University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study explores whether providing free meal kits—including fresh produce, seafood, and simple recipes—through a food pantry can help adults eat better and feel more confident cooking. Over 12 weeks, participants receive three meal kits per week and complete surveys about their diet and experience. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and well-liked, and to inform future programs that connect people to healthy, locally sourced food.

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Active substance: medically supportive meal kits with fresh produce, seafood, and recipes
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a practical way to improve diet quality and food access in underserved communities.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable or prove long-term benefits.

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DIET QUALITY PREVENTION

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Locations

Tufts University (Investigator site) The Open Door (Recruitment & Intervention site)

Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930, United States

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