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Use of the emergency food system among food insecure, low-income households in the United States 2015 to 2020

Year: 2022

Type: dataset

Abstract: The emergency food system (EFS) is a critical part of the United States’ social safety net. Using 2015–2020 Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement data, we identified trends in EFS use among food insecure, low-income households by estimating the probability of EFS use adjusting for demographics using multivariable logistic regression. From 2015 to 2019, between 31.0% and 34.4% of households received emergency food, while 42.4% did in 2020. EFS use did not increase in 2020 compared to prior years for older adults and non-metropolitan households. Targeted outreach should be used to expand the reach of this resource to underserved and marginalized populations.”

Source: Figshare

DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21286119

Authors: Brady, Patrick, Harnack, Lisa, Widome, Rachel, Berry, Kaitlyn M., Valluri, Sruthi

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4394544539

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