Community Engagement Opportunity

Community Engagement Opportunity

Join the Ohio Nutrition Incentive Network Community Advisory Group. OHNIN is a partnership working toward affordable access to healthy, local foods.

Join the Ohio Nutrition Incentive Network Community Advisory Group. OHNIN is a partnership working toward affordable access to healthy, local foods.

Jan 1, 2025

Join the Ohio Nutrition Incentive Network's Community Advisory Group The Ohio Nutrition Incentive Network (OHNIN) is a partnership of Ohio healthy food retailers, producers, state agencies, and local partners working toward a shared vision of affordable access to healthy, local foods.

OHNIN oversees the delivery of Produce Perks at farmers markets and retailers and Produce Prescription programs across the state. OHNIN is establishing a community-engaged Advisory Group to strengthen our approach to equitable program growth.

OHNIN is looking for SNAP users, farmers’ market vendors, retail managers and cashiers at participating locations, farmers’ market staff, or farmers who:

• Have knowledge of/experience with a nutrition incentive (examples include Produce Perks at farmers market or grocer, Produce Prescription, Fruit and Vegetable Coupon, Produce Delivery Box)
• Are passionate about food access/local food/farmers markets and are interested in sharing their perspective/experience with the programs
• Represent a diversity of identity, geography, and experience with nutrition incentives We are asking for group members who can commit to:
• Attending virtual meetings every other month from August 2024 – May 2025. We expect no more than 2 hours per meeting, max 12 hours/year.
• Utilizing a device (phone, tablet or computer) to join virtual meetings
• Responding to email or text messages
• Willingness to share honest and open feedback OHNIN offers Advisory Group members:
• A gift card stipend of $75 per meeting attended
• Technical assistance to join virtual meetings
• Opportunity for your experience, perspective, and voice to impact future of food access programs in Ohio
• Chance to connect and develop professional skills Interested?

Complete a short application online at https://forms.office.com/r/z4mkGmKxEy or direct questions to

OHNIN@produceperks.org.

We aim to select group members by July 2024.

Thank you!

What is Produce Perks?

How do I use Produce Perks?

Where can I use Produce Perks?

How do I use Produce Perks at a farmers’ market?

What foods are eligible for Produce Perks?

How often can I use Produce Perks?

Can I use Produce Perks to buy meat or dairy products?

How do I get the $140 produce coupons?

How can I sign up for Produce Prescriptions?

FAQ & CONTACT

Have questions about our nutrition incentive programs? We’ve got you covered! Find answers to common questions about how our programs work, where to use your benefits, and how to get started. If you need further assistance, our team is here to help.

(513) 769-7375

info@produceperks.org

1 Crowne Point Ct. Suite 130 Cincinnati OH 45241

PRODUCE PERKS

What is Produce Perks?

How do I use Produce Perks?

Where can I use Produce Perks?

How do I use Produce Perks at a farmers’ market?

What foods are eligible for Produce Perks?

How often can I use Produce Perks?

Can I use Produce Perks to buy meat or dairy products?

How do I get the $140 produce coupons?

How can I sign up for Produce Prescriptions?

FAQ & CONTACT

Have questions about our nutrition incentive programs? We’ve got you covered! Find answers to common questions about how our programs work, where to use your benefits, and how to get started. If you need further assistance, our team is here to help.

(513) 769-7375

info@produceperks.org

1 Crowne Point Ct. Suite 130 Cincinnati OH 45241

PRODUCE PERKS

What is Produce Perks?

How do I use Produce Perks?

Where can I use Produce Perks?

How do I use Produce Perks at a farmers’ market?

What foods are eligible for Produce Perks?

How often can I use Produce Perks?

Can I use Produce Perks to buy meat or dairy products?

How do I get the $140 produce coupons?

How can I sign up for Produce Prescriptions?

FAQ & CONTACT

Have questions about our nutrition incentive programs? We’ve got you covered! Find answers to common questions about how our programs work, where to use your benefits, and how to get started. If you need further assistance, our team is here to help.

(513) 769-7375

info@produceperks.org

1 Crowne Point Ct. Suite 130 Cincinnati OH 45241

PRODUCE PERKS