Helps My Family Survive Hard Times: An Innovative Summertime Food Relief Program in New Haven, Connecticut

To achieve healthy communities, addressing food insecurity (FI) is critical This study describes a unique food distribution program combining a mobile Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for children with a mobile pantry for adults A survey (n = 153) of participants at six locations in New Haven Connecticut revealed that 36% reported FI and 76% were first-time pantry users Three- quarters participated in SNAP, WIC, or both, and two-thirds had children who were fed by SFSP Major federal programs do not eliminate FI, therefore local voluntary organizations are essential partners to address the food crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Journal of Poverty is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use This abstract may be abridged No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract (Copyright applies to all Abstracts )