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221. Hunger, Poverty, and Health During COVID-19: Spotlight: Rural Communities - Resources
Date: May 2021

Research brief exploring the impact of the pandemic on rural communities, focusing on hunger, poverty, and health. Includes statistics on weekly deaths from March-November 2020 per 100,000 people ages 20 and over, with breakdowns by 5 levels of population density.

...COVID-19 · Food security and nutrition · Infectious diseases · Poverty · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

222. 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service - Resources
Reviewed: Oct 2025

Provides a free, confidential information and referral service for help with employment, food, housing, healthcare, addiction prevention programs, and counseling.

...Abuse and violence · Emergency preparedness and response · Food security and nutrition · Housing and homelessness · Human services...

223. Cancer-Related Health Behaviors During the COVID 19 Pandemic in Geographically Diverse Samples Across the US - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Examines cancer-related health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic via a June 2020-March 2021 survey of 21,911 people conducted through eight cancer centers. Includes demographic data, including rural-urban comparisons, on changes in physical activity, fruit and vegetable intake, smoking and tobacco use, and alcohol consumption.

...Cancer · Food security and nutrition · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Tobacco use...

224. Associations Between Income and Coping Strategies among Households at Risk of Food Insecurity in a High Cost-of-Living Region - Resources
Date: Apr 2026

Surveys 1,021 food insecure adults in a rural, high cost of living region of Colorado to explore the associations between receiving charitable food and making economic tradeoffs for basic needs including medicine, housing, utilities, childcare, education, and transportation. Highlights trends within different ranges of the 2022 federal poverty level.

...Scholar, 4(4) 04/2026 Food security and nutrition · Income support and assistance · Poverty · Statistics and data · Colorado...

225. Urban–Rural Differences in School Districts' Local Wellness Policies and Policy Implementation Environments - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Compares urban and rural local wellness policies (LWPs) and implementation environments of 117 Texas school districts. Provides data on LWP goals, including nutrition and physical activity goals, as well as availability of district wellness plans, LWP assessments, and school health advisory councils. Highlights implications for rural school policy and student health.

...Food security and nutrition · Physical activity · Policy · Rural-urban differences · Schools · Statistics and data · Wellness...

226. Analysis of Oral Dietary Supplement Use in Rural Older Adults - Resources
Date: May 2019

Interviewed 138 rural older Nebraskan adults using at least 3 prescribed medications to determine associations with oral dietary supplement (ODS) use. Discusses implications of ODS use alongside prescription medication as well as rural-specific reasons for ODS use.

...Access · Food security and nutrition · Older adults · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Statistics and data · Nebraska...

227. A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring the Role of Social Isolation in the Relationship Between Food Insecurity, Depressive Symptoms, and Resource Use Among Midwestern Rural Veterans in the U.S. - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Presents a study focusing on the role social isolation plays in short an long-term food insecurity among rural veterans living in the Midwest. Explores rates of resource use and depressive symptoms associated with social isolation. Breaks down data by race, age, and employment status, among other measures.

...01/2025 Food security and nutrition · Health disparities · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Social connectedness · Veterans...

228. Colorado Comprecare Fund - Funding
Deadline: Jun 15, 2026

Grants to support community-based projects in Colorado that focus on helping older adults maintain their health through self-help and lifestyle changes. This is a statewide fund, and organizations in rural and urban areas have received funding in the past.

...Food security and nutrition · Health conditions · Human services · Older adults · Physical activity · Wellness, health promotion...

229. Fruit and Vegetable Preferences and Practices may Hinder Participation in Community Supported Agriculture among Low-Income Rural Families - Resources
Date: Jan 2019

Presents a study on the effect food preferences have on rates of participation in community agriculture programs for low-income families in rural areas. Bases results on interviews with families regarding fruit and vegetable preferences.

...01/2019 Environmental health · Families · Food security and nutrition · Poverty · New York · North Carolina · Vermont · Washington...

230. Rural Hunger in America: School Breakfast - Resources
Date: Mar 2018

Describes benefits of the School Breakfast Program for low-income students in rural communities and lists strategies to increase participation.

...Access · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Schools · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...