Food insecurity: Limitations of emergency food resources for our patients Journal Article
| Authors: | Gany, F.; Bari, S.; Crist, M.; Moran, A.; Rastogi, N.; Leng, J. |
| Article Title: | Food insecurity: Limitations of emergency food resources for our patients |
| Abstract: | Rates of food insecurity are high among medically underserved patients. We analyzed food pantry responsiveness to the needs of medically ill cancer patients in New York City with the intent ofidentifying barriers to available food resources. Our data, collected from 60 pantries, suggest that the emergency food system is currently unable to accommodate patient needs. Accessibility issues include restricted service hours and documentation requirements. Food services were limited in quantity of food provided and the number of nutritious, palatable options. Additional emergency food resources and long-term approaches that provide ongoing food support to patients throughout their treatment period are needed. © 2012 The New York Academy of Medicine. |
| Keywords: | new york; immigrants; cancer patients; medically ill; emergency food system; food pantry; food security |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Urban Health |
| Volume: | 90 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1099-3460 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Date Published: | 2013-06-01 |
| Start Page: | 552 |
| End Page: | 558 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11524-012-9750-2 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC3665978 |
| PUBMED: | 22829107 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 1 July 2013" - "CODEN: JUHEF" - "Source: Scopus" |
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