Table 3.
Preferred means of in-hospital material support expressed by families experiencing food insecurity
| Free or low cost meals provided by hospital | 108 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Financial help for child’s medical expenses | 75 (43%) |
| Food bank or pantry in hospital | 70 (40%) |
| Access to kitchen in hospital | 68 (39%) |
| Information on local food banks/programs | 49 (28%) |
| Meeting with social worker | 48 (28%) |
| Not needed | 5 (3%) |