Website Search Results for: Food Security

591. Number of Census Tracts Classified Low Income and Low Access to Foodstores Increased in U.S. Urban and Rural Areas from 2015 to 2019 - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Bar chart comparing number of rural and urban census tracts classified as either or both low-income and low foodstore access between 2015 and 2019. Discusses reasons for the changes over time.

...Economic Research Service Access · Food security and nutrition · Income · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

592. 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...

593. 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...

594. 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...

595. Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, March through September 2020: School Meals Operations Study, Year 1 Report (Final) - Resources
Date: May 2023

Describes trends in Child Nutrition (CN) Program participation during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, from March through September 2020. Presents data on the number of meals served, operational and financial challenges state agencies and local program operators experienced during the pandemic, and the use of COVID-19 Child Nutrition nationwide waivers. Includes information on challenges rural program operators faced.

...application · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Schools · Statistics and data...

596. Food Insecurity Among Working-Age Veterans - Resources
Date: May 2021

Examines rates of food insecurity among working-age veterans from 2015-2019, comparing nonmetro, metro, and suburban veterans. Provides data on characteristics of working-age veterans, household information, period of service, metro/nonmetro residence, and other data.

...Service Employment and unemployment · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Veterans...

597. Household Food Insecurity Across Race and Ethnicity in the United States, 2016–21 - Resources
Date: Apr 2024

Provides sociodemographic data on household food insecurity in the United States from 2016 to 2021. Includes data breakdowns according to demographics, household composition, poverty, employment status, education level, geographic region, metro versus nonmetro location, and more.

...USDA Economic Research Service Food security and nutrition · Poverty · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

598. 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...

599. USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Contributed to Rural Economic Output, Jobs Following the Great Recession - Resources
Date: Dec 2021

Reports on the economic impacts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in rural areas from 2009-2014 based on data from the USDA and U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis. Discusses job creation, household spending, and food-sector investments.

...Economics and the economy · Food security and nutrition · Policy · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

600. Super Stores' Impact on the Availability of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Approved Stores - Resources
Date: Jun 2021

Examines the effect of new super stores on the survival of existing traditional stores and the cost savings accruing to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries. Features statistics including SNAP redemptions and share of redemptions by store type from 1992–2017, and impact of super store entry on the number of SNAP-approved stores with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.

...USDA Economic Research Service Access · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...