Food boxes delivered to doorsteps: a new way to fight hunger?
NCT ID NCT06870526
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program that delivers boxes of healthy, culturally appropriate groceries to low-income families with children in the South Bronx. Researchers wanted to see if the program was feasible and if families would use the food. Twenty-seven families participated, receiving deliveries for 12 weeks and providing feedback through surveys and interviews.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- medically tailored grocery box delivery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could point toward a scalable way to improve food security and nutrition for low-income families with children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (27 participants) focused on feasibility, not health outcomes. Results may not apply to other communities or settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bronx Health REACH
New York, New York, 10035, United States
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