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Olivia Weinstein1, Kate Donovan1, Ashley C McCarthy1
1Olivia Weinstein and William Koh are with the Department of Food and Nutrition, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Kate Donovan is with the Department of Pediatrics and Department of Food and Nutrition, Boston Medical Center. Ashley C. McCarthy and Caroline M. Apovian are with the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center. Latchman Hiralall is with Preventive Food Pantry, Boston Medical Center. Lindsay Allen is with Rooftop Farm, Boston Medical Center.
Abstract:
A safety-net hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, made adaptations to its Nourishing Our Community Program to accommodate restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to continue providing food and education to patients. While participation in programs decreased overall, some of the adaptations made, including virtual classes and food pantry home delivery, were well received and are planned to be maintained after the pandemic subsides. By making adjustments to operational procedures, the Nourishing Our Community Program continued to reach its underserved population despite pandemic challenges.
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