Access to food is crucial to overall health and the prevention of disease. Good quality, variety, and sufficient quantities of food is necessary at the local community level. Easy access and affordability are also essential when obtaining food for community. Without optimal food access, residents can experience hunger, nutritional deficiencies, and possible increases in adverse health outcomes and well-being. Urban Health Plan and our community partners are interested in understanding EBT/SNAP benefits (administered through Human Resources Administration – HRA), the availability of Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) providers, and food stores specifically bodegas and location at the community level. With a layered approach and understanding of these data, we can understand food security on a more local level and assist community members in obtaining food resources.
