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Not Enough Food on the Dinner Table: A Look into Food Insecurity among Hispanics/Latinos Living in Rural Communities in the United States

Description
Discusses food insecurity among Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. and provides program and policy recommendations to improve food access. Reports on a 2022 needs assessment that includes a literature review, socio-demographic survey, focus group with rural Latino adults, and interviews with community-based organizations (CBOs). Offers strategies such as wellness and nutrition education, culturally sensitive engagement, and technology to improve access.
Author(s)
Melawhy Garcia, Natalia Gatdula, Vanessa Torres, et al.
Date
01/2023
Organizations
Center for Latino Community Health Evaluation and Leadership Training, UnidosUS
Tagged as
Access · Culture · Food security and nutrition · Policy · Technology for health and human services · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention