For Advocates
Dig into these resources to learn more about the evidence behind DA BUX and to spread the word about the program to others!
Reports
State Funding Support For SNAP Incentives 2018-2024, Preliminary Findings
View our data summary of State funding awarded to SNAP nutrition incentive programs from 2018-2024.
County Fact Sheets
Dive into our County Fact Sheets to uncover how DA BUX is transforming lives, supporting farms, boosting sales, and promoting healthier eating habits. Learn about the positive changes happening near you!
2022 Awareness and Usage Assessment
Dr. Vanessa Buchthal of University of Hawaiʻi at Manoaʻs Office of Public Health Studies finds that two-thirds (69%) of SNAP users in the state have heard of the DA BUX program, and three-quarters (76%) of those who know about the program have used it.
2020-2021 Outcomes Report
We are excited to share our first publication documenting the critical partnerships forged and dramatic outcomes accomplished within the first two years of establishing DA BUX as a statewide program for Hawaiʻi. We are so grateful for everyone, past and present, who contributed to scaling this program as a statewide resource for families and individuals at risk for food insecurity.
Research Brief: DA BUX Grows Access to Local Produce 3x
Dr. Vanessa Buchthal of University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa’s Office of Public Health Studies finds that 77% of SNAP households in the state live within normal shopping distance to a DA BUX retail location.
Research Brief: Expanding Healthy Food Incentives Across Hawai‘i
Colorado State University finds that if DA BUX was further scaled to food retail locations statewide, each incentive dollar spent by the DA BUX program would have an economic multiplier of 2.3—that means each dollar reimbursed to participating food retailers for their issued discounts would contribute $2.30 dollars to Hawaiʻi’s economy. Additionally, the potential economic contribution would be $14M-$22M in a one-year timeframe.
Flyers
Program Flyer
Click on your island below to download a program flyer tailored to your island. The front of the flyer highlights all participating retailers available, and the back of the flyer contains step-by-step instructions on how to use our Access Cards at the participating grocery stores.
Sign Up for a DA BUX Access Card
Click on your island below to download instructions for how to sign up for a DA BUX Access Card online or in-person. In-person sign-up locations are listed on the back of the flyer. These DA BUX Access Cards are needed to access DA BUX discounts at the participating grocery stores (the DA BUX Access Card is not required at farm-direct retailers).
Recordings
Video: DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks - An Overview
The Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute hosts Chelsea Takahashi, Director of Healthy Food Access Initiatives, on November 11, 2021. This presentation provides DA BUX program updates tailored for service providers who are working with low-income communities.
Radio: DA BUX Interview on KNDI
On Oct 26, 2020, Director of Healthy Food Access Initiatives, Chelsea Takahashi, was interviewed on KNDI Radio to discuss the DA BUX program with radio host Allan Alvarez. You can listen to the interview (which includes answers translated into Tagalong) at the link below.
National Resources
Double Up Food Bucks America Website
Double Up Food Bucks builds and supports nutrition incentives that expand healthy food choices and spark economic opportunity across the country. It’s a national model for nutrition incentives active in 28 states and growing.
Literature Review
Curious about the science behind the claims? The American Heart Association’s Voices for Healthy Kids team has put together a comprehensive review of the research. Know your facts!
The Power of Produce
This resource from the Fair Food Network summarizes the national landscape of SNAP incentives, and includes a map showing existing state-level programs, case studies, and a timeline of the program’s evolution.
Voices of Double Up In America
Real people, real stories. Hear from farmers, SNAP users, independent grocers, market managers, a health care funder, and others, on how Double Up has impacted their lives and livelihoods.