Table 3.
Post-screening considerations to address food insecurity [68]
| Recommendation | Examples |
|---|---|
| Refer patients to existing local food access programs | Distribute information on local resources that provide food access: food banks, hot meal services, and free food delivery services |
| Connect patients with long term benefits |
Share knowledge on federal nutrition programs, which can address long-term needs In the US: • SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | USDA-FNS • WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) | USDA-FNS • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Summer Food Service Program | USDA-FNS Globally: |
| Dedicate on-site staff | Consider having a champion staff member to help patients navigate referrals to resources and manage relationships with community organizations |