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Title: Use of the emergency food system among food insecure, low-income households in the United States 2015 to 2020

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2023

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DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2022.2131497

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Abstract: The emergency food system (EFS) is a critical part of the United States’ social safety net. Using 2015–2020 Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement data, we identified trends in EFS use among food insecure, low-income households by estimating the probability of EFS use adjusting for demographics using multivariable logistic regression. From 2015 to 2019, between 31.0% and 34.4% of households received emergency food, while 42.4% did in 2020. EFS use did not increase in 2020 compared to prior years for older adults and non-metropolitan households. Targeted outreach should be used to expand the reach of this resource to underserved and marginalized populations.

Url: https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2131497

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Authors: Brady, Patrick; Harnack, Lisa; Widome, Rachel; Berry, Kaitlyn M.; Valluri, Sruthi

Periodical (Full): Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition

Issue: 2

Volume: 18

Pages: 145-163

Data Collections: IPUMS CPS

Topics: Health, Poverty and Welfare

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