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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Distributes Nearly $100,000 to Double Up Food Bucks Users as Food Insecurity Peaks
With food insecurity reaching its highest point of the year, rising grocery costs, and interruptions in SNAP benefits, the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced a series of updates to help SNAP shoppers access fresh fruits and vegetables through the winter months.
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Monthly Momentum - July
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Monthly Momentum - June
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
HSI Monthly Momentum - May
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
HSI Monthly Momentum - April
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
Double Up Food Bucks Program Announces New Online Registration
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative today announced the launch of a new online registration system for its Double Up Food Bucks program. For the first time, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) users in Iowa can enroll online at doubleupiowa.com—eliminating the need to sign up in person at participating locations.
This enhancement aims to increase accessibility and reduce the burden on local grocery stores and farmers markets that previously handled registration. Now, more Iowans can begin using Double Up Food Bucks to bring home more fresh fruits and vegetables.
HSI Monthly Momentum - March 2025
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
HSI Monthly Momentum - February 2025
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
HSI Monthly Momentum - January 2025
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
HSI Monthly Momentum - December 2024
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
HSI Monthly Momentum - November 2024
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
HSI Monthly Momentum - October 2024
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
HSI Monthly Momentum - September 2024
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
HSI Monthly Momentum - August 2024
Every month through Monthly Momentum, we’ll share what our team did through our four main programs Make It OK, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Rx, and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! the month prior to realize that mission!
2024 Healthiest State Annual Awards finalists announced
The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the finalists for the 2024 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Workplaces, individuals, youth, schools, early care sites, and health care providers will be recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of Iowans

