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Purpose:
Food insecurity is a national and global public health issue which contributes to numerous negative health outcomes. Healthy People 2020 describes Food insecurity and its consequences on this page:
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/social-determinants-health/interventions-resources/food-insecurity
The Coronavirus crisis has exacerbated this issue, due to increased rates of unemployment and poverty.
The purpose of this activity is to have the student understand the health implications related to food insecurity, especially during the Coronavirus crisis, and to engage in public health interventions to address this issue.
Pre-brief Activity:
Click on the link below to explore how the Coronavirus has impacted food insecurity and answer the following questions:
https://www.feedingamerica.org/research/coronavirus-hunger-research
1. How has Coronavirus impacted the problem of food insecurity?
2. What kind of workers have been impacted the most by the Coronavirus crisis?
3. How does food insecurity impact health outcomes?
4. What factors contribute to food insecurity?
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is a local organization committed to addressing this issue.
Access the website for the Greater Chicago Food Depository here:
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/hunger-in-our-community/
Answer the following questions;
1. What is the mission statement for the Food Depository?
2. Provide some historical information regarding the food depository?
3. Who is the Director of this organization?
4. Is this organization a non-profit or for-profit organization? What is the difference?
5. What is Food Insecurity?
6. What communities are served by the Chicago Food Depository?
7. How has COVID-19 affected food insecurity in YOUR neighborhood? (use the interactive map provided on the website to find data on your neighborhood). Scroll through tabs 1-8 to compare:
a. Food insecurity and need for food assistance BEFORE Covid-19
b. Food insecurity and need for food assistance DURING Covid-19
c. Changes in unemployment rates due to Covid-19
d. What strategies are being employed to meet the needs of the neighborhoods suffering from food insecurity?
