Journal
JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
Volume 90, Issue 3, Pages 552-558Publisher
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DOI: 10.1007/s11524-012-9750-2
Keywords
Food security; Medically ill; Cancer patients; Immigrants; New york; Emergency food system; Food pantry
Funding
- NCI NIH HHS [U54 CA132378, U54 CA137788] Funding Source: Medline
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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.
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