Nutrition Policy Institute's research briefs are short, non-technical summaries of a study's key findings—designed to make complex research accessible to broader audiences like policymakers, practitioners, or the public—translating evidence into real-world application through plain language, bullet points, and clear takeaways, while citing the original studies.
Food Purchase, Consumption, and Waste Practices Among GusNIP Participants in California: A Qualitative Exploration
November 26, 2025
By Molly Shea, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Samantha Sam-Chen, Ron Strochlic, Wendi Gosliner
Universal School Meals - A Powerful Strategy to Combat Food Insecurity
November 6, 2025
By Dania Orta-Aleman, Christina E Hecht, Kenneth Hecht, Caitlin D French, Monica D Zuercher, Samantha Sam-Chen, Hannah R Thompson, Lorrene D Ritchie, Wendi Gosliner
Colorado Food Service Director Survey Findings: Experiences transitioning from meals free of charge for all students
March 3, 2025
By Monica D Zuercher, Lorrene D Ritchie, Wendi Gosliner
The State of School Meals for All in California
February 25, 2025
By Christina E Hecht, Kenneth Hecht, Wendi Gosliner, Caitlin D French, Monica D Zuercher, Dania Orta-Aleman, Lorrene D Ritchie
The California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project at Farmers’ Markets
February 1, 2025
By Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Ron Strochlic, Samantha Sam-Chen, Wendi Gosliner
Challenges Experienced by Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsors
November 24, 2024
By Danielle Lee, KC Fiedler, Kassandra A Bacon, Reka Vasicsek, Lorrene D Ritchie
Arizona Food Service Director Survey Findings: Experiences transitioning from meals free of charge for all students
August 28, 2024
By Monica D Zuercher, Lorrene D Ritchie, Wendi Gosliner
Texas Food Service Director Survey Findings: Experiences transitioning from meals free of charge for all students
August 28, 2024
By Monica D Zuercher, Lorrene D Ritchie, Wendi Gosliner