Nutrition Pantry Program (NPP)
The Nutrition Pantry Program (NPP) is a trauma-informed PSE change intervention designed to improve the food environment and client engagement within food pantries and other charitable distribution environments. NPP provides training and resources to support the implementation of strategies for increasing access and utilization of healthy food by pantry clients, increasing engagement of clients and other stakeholders, and sustaining healthy changes over time. Implementers are encouraged to follow a four-stage process; Planning, Needs & Current Work Assessment, Implementation, and Certification & Maintenance. SNAP-Ed implementers work in collaboration with food pantry staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders to use the NPP framework and resources to organize and complete the intervention. Pantry Need and Readiness is assessed and supported using a validated Healthy Food Pantry Assessment, a Client Needs Assessment questionnaire, and client feedback strategies. Based on needs and input, a work plan of PSE changes is created. NPP resources are available to support a variety of PSE changes. Pantries completing the NPP process are recognized and awarded as Bronze, Silver or Gold Certified Nutrition Pantries and celebrated in the community.
Target Behavior: Healthy Eating, Food Insecurity/Food Assistance
Intervention Type: PSE Change