ISU awarded federal grant to improve access to produce for pregnant and postpartum women

Idaho State University will receive nearly $500,000 in federal funds to improve access to fruits and vegetables for pregnant and postpartum Idahoans. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday a $499,465 award to ISU for a new federal program, the Maternal Produce Prescription Program. The federal funding is meant to serve p

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 304

Last Updated: 2 days, 18 hours ago

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Idaho State University will receive nearly $500,000 in federal funds to improve access to fruits and vegetables for pregnant and postpartum Idahoans.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday a $499,465 award to ISU for a new federal program, the Maternal Produce Prescription Program. The federal funding is meant to serve pregnant and postpartum women …

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