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Date
2021
Abstract
Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Litchfield county, home to New Milford, CT, suffered severe economic changes over the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of food insecure households, represented by those requesting food from local food pantries, skyrocketed. This study demonstrates the importance of screening for food insecurity in primary care. A 3-part screen is implemented in a primary care setting to better assess those at risk and connect them to resources and local food services.
Clinical Site
New Milford, CT
Keywords
food insecurity, food pantries, vulnerable population, hungry
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Disciplines
Food Security | Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Mathias, Liana K., "Screening for Food Insecurity in New Milford, CT" (2021). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 676.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/676