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581. Identifying Areas of High Vulnerability for Rural Veteran Food Insecurity - Resources
Date: Nov 2024

Examines and locates veteran food insecurity in rural areas by mapping areas of high vulnerability with geographic information systems (GIS). Utilizes multiple data sources to map out Veterans Health Administration (VHA) locations, food deserts, high veteran population density, low community health rankings, and more. Shows locations in the U.S. that have a high population of veterans and food insecurity that are near a VHA location and may benefit from interventions.

...Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 15 11/2024 Food security and nutrition · Population health · Veterans...

582. Despite Slow Growth From 2005 to 2015, Independent Grocery Stores Remain Important for Rural Communities - Resources
Date: Feb 2018

Reports findings from a study of rural independent grocery stores. Compares the number of independent grocery stores and chain grocery stores, including data on stores serving remote rural areas and areas with large Hispanic and African American populations.

...Amber Waves 02/2018 USDA Economic Research Service Access · Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data...

583. Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Study of an Online Weight Loss Program in Rural, Underserved Communities - Resources
Date: Oct 2024

Examines the feasibility and impact of implementing an online weight loss program in rural, underserved communities. Follows results of the 1-year intervention, analyzing 16 recruited individuals and their ability to attend nutrition and lifestyle education sessions, complete diet and weight monitoring, and achieve weight loss.

...10/2024 Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Statistics and data · Telehealth...

584. Availability and Cost of Healthy Foods in a Large American Indian Community in the North-Central United States - Resources
Date: Jan 2018

Results of a study conducted in January and February of 2016, assessing availability and price of 68 food items at stores within a 90-mile radius of a large rural reservation. Includes statistics with breakdowns by availability and price of food, by store type.

...Best, et al. Preventing Chronic Disease, 15 01/2018 Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data · Tribal communities...

585. Most Nonmetro Counties Had Fewer than 5 Restaurant Options per 1,000 People in 2019 - Resources
Date: Apr 2023

Map showing nonmetro counties that has no restaurants, fewer than 2 restaurants per 1,000 people, fewer then 5, or 5 or more.

...then 5, or 5 or more. 04/2023 USDA Economic Research Service County-by-county data · Food security and nutrition...

586. Quantifying the Food and Physical Activity Environments in Rural, High Obesity Communities - Resources
Date: Dec 2021

Results of a study to assess the nutrition and physical activity environments in rural South Dakota communities with high rates of obesity, to understand whether there are common strengths and challenges that emerge across communities. Features a comparison of availability of various healthful food options between grocery and convenience stores and pricing for healthful vs. regular food options in grocery stores and convenience stores.

...Health, 18(24), 13344 12/2021 Access · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · South Dakota...

587. Share of Limited-service Restaurants in Rural Counties Doubled from 1990 to 2019 - Resources
Date: Apr 2023

Stacked bar chart showing the distribution of restaurants by type in rural counties over time, showing the share of full-service restaurants, limited-service restaurants, baked goods stores, and caterers and food trucks.

...stores, and caterers and food trucks. 04/2023 USDA Economic Research Service Food security and nutrition...

588. Food Environment Atlas - Resources
Reviewed: May 2025

Web-based mapping tool providing access to county-level data on multiple factors affecting access to healthy, affordable food. Includes information on grocery store availability, food assistance, and food insecurity. Covers data on physical activity, diabetes, obesity, and socioeconomic characteristics.

...County-by-county data · Diabetes · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity...

589. A Descriptive Analysis of Food Pantries in Twelve American States: Hours of Operation, Faith-Based Affiliation, and Location - Resources
Date: Mar 2022

Describes the development and content of a charitable food dataset, including geographic information for 3,777 food pantries in 12 states. Features statistics including food insecurity in 2013-2015 and numbers of food pantries and faith-based food pantries, with breakdowns by state and urban or rural locations.

...Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Alabama · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas...

590. USDA: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request - News
Date: Feb 17, 2026

The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on an information collection titled "Generic Clearance to Conduct Formative Research or Development of Nutrition Education and Promotion Materials and Related Tools and Grants for FNS Population Groups." This information collection will be used by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to gather input into the development of nutrition education interventions that resonate with the intended target population, particularly low-income families. Comments are due by March 19, 2026. Source: Federal Register.

...income families. Comments are due by March 19, 2026. Access · Food security and nutrition · Policy...