Food boxes delivered to your doorstep: a new way to fight hunger?

NCT ID NCT07643909

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Boston Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study will test whether home delivery of monthly food boxes (including staples like rice, beans, pasta, and fresh produce) can reduce food insecurity and improve health in families with children. Fifty families from Boston Medical Center will receive either the food boxes or a referral to the hospital's food pantry. Researchers will measure changes in food security, caregiver depression, and child health over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Monthly food staples and fresh produce
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could show that delivering nutritious food directly to families helps reduce food insecurity and improve physical and mental health for both children and caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to larger populations. It is not yet recruiting, and the intervention may not significantly change long-term food security or health outcomes.

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FOOD INSECURITY

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Boston Medical Center, Pediatric Clinic

Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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