Food boxes delivered to your doorstep: a new way to fight hunger?
NCT ID NCT07643909
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
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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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Boston Medical Center, Pediatric Clinic
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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