Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 1R01MD020700-01
Improving Health Outcomes and Advancing Health Equity in Imperial County Rural Communities through Increasing Healthy Food Access
Recipient
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Award Amount
$899,820.00
Ceiling
$899,820.00
Awarded
May 08, 2026
Identifier
1R01MD020700-01
A project funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to improve health outcomes and equity in Imperial County rural communities by increasing access to healthy food through produce distribution services.
Description
This project aims to improve health outcomes and promote health equity in rural communities of Imperial County by increasing access to healthy food. It involves providing produce distribution services to small, independently-owned stores to enhance the visibility and variety of nutritious foods, thereby reducing food insecurity and health disparities.