Produce prescription programs US field scan report: 2010-2020

In the spring of 2020, Wholesome Wave engaged consulting firm DAISA Enterprises to conduct national field scan research with objectives to further the evidence base and policy change potential for investment in food and health systems through the Produce Prescription model. Throughout the last decade, the landscape of this field has developed rapidly, receiving widespread interest from media outlets, funders, and policymakers. However, no comprehensive program list or database exists to understand how many programs are operating across the country, what innovations they have developed, and what needs continue to exist to build a more sustainable and more equitable movement. This resulting report documents the reach and complexity of this field, specifically detailing how and where the model has been implemented and sharing program operator challenges and innovations. We envision this report as vital to policymakers and advocates, foundations and funders, academics and researchers as well as on-the-ground Produce Prescription program operators seeking to better understand the field as a whole. Our hope is that the data and learnings shared here provide a sense of the scale of this movement and will support further efforts for policy change and field-building.