Table 3.
Types of assistance received as a result of the EMR food referral order
| Assistance type* | Number of eligible referrals | % Eligible referrals |
|---|---|---|
| Community based referrals | ||
| Food shelf | 829 | 88% |
| Fare for all | 825 | 88% |
| SFSP / community meals | 742 | 79% |
| NAPS | 96 | 10% |
| WIC | 45 | 4% |
| SNAP screenings | ||
| Already on SNAP | 508 | 54% |
| SNAP application assistance | % of 446 patients not previously enrolled | |
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| Completed applications | 338 | 76% |
| Ineligible | 99 | 22% |
| Not interested in applying | 9 | 2% |
EMR, electronic medical record; SFSP, Summer Food Service Program; NAPS, Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors; WIC, Women, Infants and Children; SNAP, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
*
May be eligible for one or more.