Perceptions of the Food Environment and Access among Predominantly Black Low-Income Residents of Rural Louisiana Communities

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Study of food security, food access, and perceptions of the food environment among predominantly Black, low-income rural Louisiana residents. Discusses issues of food insecurity in rural areas related to financial resources, transportation, and food shopping options. Presents recurring themes from focus group discussions including 44 participants, most of whom were Black women of various ages and employment statuses, including experiences finding and buying food, fishing and hunting, and utilizing food pantries, SNAP, WIC, and other assistance programs.

Denise Holston, Jessica Stroope, Matthew Greene, Bailey Houghtaling

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(15), 5340

08/2020

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Access · Black or African American · Food security and nutrition · Poverty · Statistics and data · Women · Louisiana