Distribution of fresh foods in food pantries: challenges and opportunities in Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic

Distribution of fresh foods in food pantries: challenges and opportunities in Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Background The charitable food system distributes free food to clients across the U.S., but many nutrition and health-focused efforts encounter barriers to success, which were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the current study was to understand barriers and facilit...

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Main Authors: Jiayi Huang, Stephanie Acevedo, Mallory Bejster, Caitlin Kownacki, Dale Kehr, Jennifer McCaffrey, Cassandra J. Nguyen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Food insecurity
Food supply
Focus groups
Access to healthy foods
Food storage
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16215-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16215-4

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