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771. Characterizing Social Insecurity in a Rural North Carolina Emergency Department - Resources
Date: May 2023

Results of a study exploring, characterizing, and quantifying the social insecurity profile of emergency department patients at a rural teaching hospital in southeastern North Carolina with a large Native American population. Uses data from a survey questionnaire administered in May and June 2018, focusing on food insecurity, transportation insecurity, and exposure to violence.

...Food security and nutrition · Housing and homelessness · Social determinants of health · Transportation · Tribal communities · North...

772. Food for Thought - Facing the Facts About Food Insecurity: Episode 2 - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

Podcast episode discussing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) research on food insecurity in rural areas. Describes the prevalence of food insecure households, behavioral responses to food insecurity, and how USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) research and data can inform policy and community-driven solutions.

...Communications, Inc. Access · Food security and nutrition · Policy · Research methods and resources · Statistics and data...

773. Meals on Wheels and Rural Communities, with Carter Florence and Shon Gress - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Carter Florence, DrPH, MPH, Vice President of Programs with Meals on Wheels America, and Shon Gress, CEO and Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Guernsey County. Focuses on the benefits of the program, the impact of braided funding, and how rural stakeholders can get involved.

...aging-related services · Community engagement and volunteerism · Food security and nutrition · Funding · Older adults · Ohio...

774. A Cross-Sectional Study of US Rural Adults' Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables: Do They Consume at Least Five Servings Daily? - Resources
Date: Jun 2012

Explores the prevalence differences between U.S. rural and non-rural adults in consuming at least five servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily. Provides state-by-state consumption percentages for both rural and non-rural adult residents, and discusses the link between rural status, fruit and vegetable consumption, chronic disease, and numerous other variables.

...Food security and nutrition · Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · State-by-state data · Statistics and data...

775. How Often Do Households in the North Central Region Run out of Food? - Resources
Date: Jun 2023

Provides 2022 data on the percentage of households in the North Central Region who run out of food before they have funds to purchase groceries. Examines households by frequency of food insecurity, specific North Central Region state, race, marital status, income, education, and rural, urban, or suburban location.

...Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Michigan...

776. Addressing Food Insecurity in Rural Tennessee - Resources
Date: May 2023

A podcast that discusses local hospitals in rural Hardeman County, Tennessee that collaborated to improve access to healthy food for citizens who were experiencing food insecurity and a lack of transportation to grocery stores. Includes information on a community health needs assessment, data exploration, obesity rates, use of grant funds to address health and wellness, and more.

...Food security and nutrition · Funding · Hospitals · Networking and collaboration · Obesity and weight control · Transportation · Wellness...

777. Comparing Patient and Provider Perspectives on a Rural, Multilevel, Community-Engaged Food Is Medicine Intervention - Resources
Date: May 2026

Compares perspectives of 25 low-income patients with chronic disease risk and 19 healthcare providers in the rural Mississippi Delta on potential impacts of a food is medicine (FIM) program. Discusses themes regarding health status improvement, improvements to food insecurity, diet-related disease management and healthcare delivery, implementation barriers, and program adherence.

...Food security and nutrition · Health conditions · Health disparities · Poverty · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

778. Acceptability and Satisfaction of Eat My ABCs: A Mindful Eating Program for Preschoolers in Low-Income Families - Resources
Date: Mar 2026

Examines a Head Start-based mindful eating program for low-income families in rural Michigan. Utilizes quantitative and qualitative satisfaction data from 192 caregivers and 23 classroom teachers and provides feedback on their perceived program acceptability and satisfaction. Discusses issues such as parent communication, availability of fresh fruits and vegetables, child comprehension of the program, recruitment strategies, and more.

...Food security and nutrition · Poverty · Schools · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

779. Tribal Nursing Home Best Practices: Traditional Foods - Resources
Date: Dec 2016

Presents a guide for tribal nursing homes to develop a traditional food menu for elderly American Indians and Alaska Natives. Discusses the health benefits of traditional foods and the methods for involving elders and the community in the planning and implementing of traditional food menus. Features organizations, case studies, and webinars, among other resources.

...Aging and aging-related services · Food security and nutrition · Long-term care · Older adults · Tribal communities...

780. MDARD, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Announce $925,000 Grant for New Tribal Food Sovereignty and Safety Project - News
Date: Apr 15, 2026

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan announced a new grant to strengthen food sovereignty and safety in tribal communities across the state over the next 4 years. The project will improve communities' access to nourishing, locally-grown foods and support community-driven food safety training and infrastructure projects. Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.

...projects. Access · Community and faith-based initiatives · Food security and nutrition · Funding · Tribal communities · Michigan...