Exploring Perceived Importance of a Novel Emergency Food Program during COVID-19 and Program Recipient Characteristics

被引:5
作者
Barr, Makenzie L. [1 ]
OoNorasak, Kendra [1 ]
Hughes, Kristin [2 ]
Batey, Lauren [1 ]
Jackson, Kaela [1 ]
Marshall, Haley [3 ]
Stephenson, Tammy [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Kentucky, Dept Dietet & Human Nutr, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
[2] FoodChain Nourish Lexington, Lexington, KY 40508 USA
[3] Univ Kentucky, Dept Internal Med & Pediat, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
基金
美国国家卫生研究院;
关键词
COVID-19; food access; community; food security; INSECURITY; RISK;
D O I
10.3390/ijerph182010786
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Following rising unemployment rates and consequent loss of income due to COVID-19, many people have been seeking meal assistance. This study examines the impact of a community-based free meal distribution program during the pandemic in Kentucky, reviewing characteristics of recipients of the program. Demographics, health behaviors, food insecure classification, and rating of importance of the meal program were collected. Qualitative feedback on the impact of the program was collected via open response. Of the 92 participants using the meal service, the cohort was female, Black, 43 years of age (43.5 +/- 15.0 years), with a household income under 30,000 USD before COVID, decreased income since COVID, and were food insecure. Recipients rated the importance of the service as 8.7 +/- 1.8 (of 10), and those with children indicated the importance as 4.2 +/- 1.1 (of 5). Qualitative data on program importance highlighted four response categories including "changed habits", "mental wellbeing", "provided resources", and "other". In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have struggled. Meal assistance programs are a fundamental asset in the community that have seen marketed demand since COVID-19. Collaboration with, and evaluation of, meal assistance programs can be valuable for continued programmatic funding support.
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