Date
2025
Abstract
This project aims to increase awareness of culturally appropriate, affordable, and health-conscious grocery options for low-income and immigrant communities in Norwalk, Connecticut. By identifying SNAP-eligible stores that offer halal meat and healthy food choices, the project provides tailored guidance for navigating nutrition with dietary restrictions and chronic disease risks in mind.
Outreach included conversations with local store staff, food pantry coordinators, and shelter kitchen managers. The final resource is a printable guide with evidence-based ratings to support diabetes-friendly, heart-healthy, and weight-conscious choices
Clinical Site
New Canaan Primary Care
Keywords
food access, chronic disease management, nutrition, Connecticut, immigrant health, halal, Muslim, preventative health
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Human and Clinical Nutrition | International and Community Nutrition | Medical Education | Nutritional Epidemiology | Primary Care | Social Justice
Recommended Citation
Syeda, Zaymee Z., "Improving Access to Halal Groceries in the Norwalk Area: A Community-Based Nutrition Resource" (2025). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 1130.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/1130
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