Table 1.
Sampling criteria for 27 randomly selected food banks represented in the FRESH-foods study.
| Produce distributiona | Local produce availabilityb | Food bank service area resourcesc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 28–66% | 1–16 | >$77 million |
| Medium | 17–27% | 17–34 | $25–77 million |
| Low | 2–16% | 35+ | <$25 million |
a
% of total food distribution in pounds.
b
State ranking based on acres of produce grown/person.
c
In dollars of combined community resources. Community resources were defined as an aggregate of both food and funds resources available within a service area, including the available dollars for charity organizations in the service area combined with local retail store, produce grower, and food producer donation opportunities.