Food Insecurity

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Sep 20, 2023

Food Insecurity Among Veterans: Examining the Discrepancy Between Veteran Food Insecurity and Use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Food-insecure veterans are consistently less likely than their nonveteran peers to be enrolled in SNAP, and two groups are particularly at risk of falling through the cracks in SNAP access: older veterans and disabled veterans.
Research

Aug 10, 2023

The Co-Management of HIV and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in the Dominican Republic: A Qualitative Study

We conducted in-depth interviews to explore co-management of HIV and non-communicable disease among people in the Dominican Republic. Key factors included patient-provider relationships, referrals, specialist accessibility, and financial assistance.
Research

May 16, 2023

What Is Associated with Changes in Food Security Among Low-Income Residents of a Former Food Desert?

We compared study participants in a former food desert neighborhood whose food security improved to those whose food security did not improve across survey waves. Distance to major food shopping store was positively associated with food security.
Research

Jan 19, 2023

Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study from a Cohort of HIV Clients in Uganda

The paper utilized a longitudinal mixed-methods approach to evaluate the economic impact of COVID-19 on food security and ART-taking behaviors among people living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda.
Press

Jan 4, 2023

Food Insecurity Affects Many Active-Duty U.S. Military Families, but Root Causes Remain Unclear

More than a quarter of active-duty military personnel have faced some level of food insecurity, but the underlying causes are not well understood.
Research Summary

Jan 3, 2023

Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military: Responses to Eight Topics Raised by Congress

In response to a congressional query, RAND researchers examined the extent of food insecurity among military service members, their participation in food assistance programs, and the advisability of a basic needs allowance.
Research

Jan 3, 2023

Food Insecurity Among Members of the Armed Forces and Their Dependents

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 directed the Secretary of Defense to report on food insecurity among service members and their dependents. RAND researchers examined this directive and recommended other topics for analysis.
Research

Nov 4, 2022

Food Insecurity, Sleep, and Cardiometabolic Risks in Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Youth

Food insecurity contributes to racial/ethnic disparities in health. This is the first study to examine associations among food insecurity, sleep, and cardiometabolic outcomes in urban American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth.
Video

Jul 18, 2022

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Is Los Angeles County Prepared for California's Edible Food Recovery Mandate?

A new state law requires that, by 2025, California significantly reduce organic waste and divert some edible food from going to landfills. Experts discuss findings from a RAND study into Los Angeles County's preparedness for the law.
Project

Jun 21, 2022

Los Angeles Food Recovery Study

Under a new state law, California must significantly reduce organic waste and recover some edible food from going to landfill by 2025. Is Los Angeles County prepared for the new mandate?
Video

Jun 21, 2022

6:27

Preparing for California's Edible Food Recovery Mandate: Findings from the Los Angeles Food Recovery Study

Under a new state law, California must significantly reduce organic waste and recover some edible food from going to landfill by 2025. Is Los Angeles County prepared for the new mandate?
Research

Jun 21, 2022

Los Angeles County's Preparedness for California's Edible Food Recovery Mandate (SB 1383): An Examination of Food Recovery Logistics and Other Challenges

The authors review food recovery in Los Angeles County and specific challenges relating to Senate Bill 1383 implementation, and they suggest ways in which the mandate could be turned into an opportunity for innovation and capacity-building.

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Identifying and Serving Areas of Food Insecurity in Los Angeles County

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Food Insecurity Among Veterans: Examining the Discrepancy Between Veteran Food Insecurity and Use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Co-Management of HIV and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in the Dominican Republic: A Qualitative Study

What Is Associated with Changes in Food Security Among Low-Income Residents of a Former Food Desert?

Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study from a Cohort of HIV Clients in Uganda

Food Insecurity Affects Many Active-Duty U.S. Military Families, but Root Causes Remain Unclear

Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military: Responses to Eight Topics Raised by Congress

Food Insecurity Among Members of the Armed Forces and Their Dependents

Food Insecurity, Sleep, and Cardiometabolic Risks in Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Youth

Is Los Angeles County Prepared for California's Edible Food Recovery Mandate?

Los Angeles Food Recovery Study

Preparing for California's Edible Food Recovery Mandate: Findings from the Los Angeles Food Recovery Study

Los Angeles County's Preparedness for California's Edible Food Recovery Mandate (SB 1383): An Examination of Food Recovery Logistics and Other Challenges

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Military Compensation and Food Insecurity

Identifying and Serving Areas of Food Insecurity in Los Angeles County

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

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Food Insecurity Among Veterans: Examining the Discrepancy Between Veteran Food Insecurity and Use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Co-Management of HIV and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in the Dominican Republic: A Qualitative Study

What Is Associated with Changes in Food Security Among Low-Income Residents of a Former Food Desert?

Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study from a Cohort of HIV Clients in Uganda

Food Insecurity Affects Many Active-Duty U.S. Military Families, but Root Causes Remain Unclear

Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military: Responses to Eight Topics Raised by Congress

Food Insecurity Among Members of the Armed Forces and Their Dependents

Food Insecurity, Sleep, and Cardiometabolic Risks in Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Youth

Is Los Angeles County Prepared for California's Edible Food Recovery Mandate?

Los Angeles Food Recovery Study

Preparing for California's Edible Food Recovery Mandate: Findings from the Los Angeles Food Recovery Study

Los Angeles County's Preparedness for California's Edible Food Recovery Mandate (SB 1383): An Examination of Food Recovery Logistics and Other Challenges

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