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211. Development of a National Childhood Obesogenic Environment Index in the United States: Differences by Region and Rurality - Resources
Date: 2020

Details the formation of a childhood obesogenic environment index (COEI), which was used to identify rural, urban, and other geographic differences in environmental factors associated with obesity. Variables used to calculate COEI scores include availability of fast-food restaurants, farmers markets, grocery stores, and other related facilities; access to exercise opportunities; violent crime; walkability; and more. Includes county-level data on COEI scores across the U.S.

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

212. The Differences in Characteristics Among Households With and Without Obese Children: Findings From USDA's FoodAPS - Resources
Date: Sep 2017

Examines characteristics of households with at least one obese child and without any obese children. Table 2 compares rural and urban household financial well-being, as it relates to obesity. Table 3 examines the food environment for rural households with and without obese children.

...youth · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

213. Healthy Families Produce Rx Program Project Micro Report: Community Feedback - Resources
Date: Nov 2023

Discusses the Healthy Families Produce Rx (HFPRx) program which provides families in rural Louisiana impacted by food insecurity with funds to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

...Louisiana, LSU Ag Center, No Kid Hungry, Vouchers 4 Veggies Food security and nutrition · Louisiana...

214. The Association Between Nutrition Information Use and the Healthfulness of Food Acquisitions - Resources
Date: Apr 2018

Results of a study examining the effectiveness of federal nutrition information and education efforts, using data from the USDA's 2012-13 National Household Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey (FoodAPS). Features demographic statistics including percentage of FoodAPS respondents in rural areas, and the percentage of these rural respondents who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

...Research Service Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

215. COVID-19: Significant Improvements Are Needed for Overseeing Relief Funds and Leading Responses to Public Health Emergencies - Resources
Date: Jan 2022

Discusses the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Provides an overview of federal actions on healthcare and economic policy areas through early January 2022, including data on COVID-19 relief spending and vaccinations. Offers 5 new recommendations to federal agencies regarding emergency rental assistance, nutrition assistance, and tax relief for businesses. Also designates the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) leadership and coordination of a range of public health emergencies as high risk to ensure sustained executive branch and congressional attention so the nation is prepared for future emergencies.

...response · Food security and nutrition · Funding · Income support and assistance · Policy · Statistics and data · Vaccination...

216. Harvest Hope's Non-Congregate Summer Meals Model for Food Banks - Resources
Date: Jun 2025

Discusses how a food bank in South Carolina supported 3 non-congregate meal service sites for children across rural counties. Provides information on agency collaboration, meal options, tracking and reporting on food program use, and more.

...Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Networking and collaboration · Statistics and data · South Carolina...

217. Key Findings from a 2024 Survey of Native American Caregivers: Experiences with Food Access and the Summer Meals Program - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Examines food insecurity for families in tribal areas and the use of federal food programs. Analyzes data from the Family Spirit FOOD (Finding Opportunities and Options for Distribution of Nourishing Food for Tribal Communities) Survey to analyze use of congregate and rural non-congregate Summer Meals Programs.

...Health, No Kid Hungry Children and youth · Families · Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data · Tribal communities...

218. Non-Congregate Summer Meals - Resources
Reviewed: Apr 2025

Provides an overview of the interim final rule allowing non-congregate summer meals in rural areas. Includes information on rural definitions, meal types and distribution, associated research on non-congregate meal offerings, implementation and outreach strategies, and additional resources and webinars.

...webinars. No Kid Hungry Food security and nutrition · Legislation and regulations · Networking and collaboration · Rural definitions...

219. Successful Non-Congregate Meal Service Models for Rural Areas: Implementation Guide - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Provides models and examples of non-congregate meal service implementation in rural areas. Includes background on policy decisions and legislative definitions.

...definitions. 03/2024 No Kid Hungry Food security and nutrition · Legislation and regulations · Networking and collaboration...

220. Lessons Learned and Promising Practices for Non-Congregate Meal Operations - Resources
Date: Jan 2024

Slides from a workshop focused on operating a rural non-congregate summer meal program. Discusses issues such as service models, staffing, menu, and more.

...menu, and more. Marissa Spady, Eleni Towns 01/2024 No Kid Hungry Food security and nutrition...