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Impact of Participation in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program on Food Insecurity Among Low-Income Elderly Rhode
Faiz Khan1, Andrew Schiff2, Michael Mello3
1Candidate, Primary Care-Population Medicine program, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Background:
Food insecurity continues to impact low-income elderly Americans. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federal food-box program targeted specifically to this population. However, the effectiveness of this program has not been well studied.
Design:
We conducted a cross-sectional survey evaluating the effects of CSFP participation on food insecurity status of elderly low-income Rhode Islanders. This study was conducted during June and July 2016.
Participants:
A total of 93 responses was received. About 50% was from individuals receiving boxes at food pantries and 50% was from those receiving boxes at senior housing.
Results:
About 85% of the survey population was found to be food insecure prior to CSFP participation. Overall, CSFP participation was associated with a 20.7% decrease in food insecurity. Reduction of food insecurity was stronger among senior housing participants.
Conclusions:
CSFP participation can help reduce food insecurity among elderly low-income Rhode Islanders. [Full article available at http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal-2019-03.asp].
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