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Nutrition Policy Institute's research briefs are short, non-technical summaries of a study's key findings—designed to make complex research accessible to broader audiences like policymakers, practitioners, or the public—translating evidence into real-world application through plain language, bullet points, and clear takeaways, while citing the original studies.

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Food Purchase, Consumption, and Waste Practices Among GusNIP Participants in California: A Qualitative Exploration

November 26, 2025
By Molly Shea, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Samantha Sam-Chen, Ron Strochlic, Wendi Gosliner
Research Brief • November 2025 • Download PDF (331 KB)BACKGROUNDThe California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) shoppers with matching funds for the purchase of fruits and vegetables (FV) primarily at farmers’ markets. [i] In a 2022 study,…
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