Improving Community Networks to Reduce Risk Factors for Food Insecurity Among Children Under 18 in Vance County
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This proposal outlines strategies to address food insecurity among children under 18 in Vance County, North Carolina, through a social and community context lens. Children in Vance County have limited food access and economic barriers that impact their health and development. The project aims to improve access to meals through schools and community sites by establishing sustainable, community-driven food networks. A collaborative effort involving local government, public health departments, schools, nonprofits, and businesses seeks to address the social determinants of food insecurity. Long-term goals include building a regional food network that supports local producers, promoting data collection for community health assessments, and fostering community participation via a co-design project. The task force aims to reduce child food insecurity through evidence-based interventions, highlighting the importance of collective action, sustainable solutions, and accountability in addressing this critical public health issue. Keywords: Social Determinants of Health, Food Insecurity, Vance County, Children
DOI: 10.17615/frcy-0q34
Author: Ruth Elengi, Lauren Cardon Ericksen, Brianna Lee Garrett, and Tarik Mamo
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6944098997
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