United States Department of Agriculture nutrition assistance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The goal of this scoping review is to examine the published research on federal nutrition assistance programs administered by the United States (U.S.) Department of Agriculture during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the U.S., U.S. territories, and tribal nations. The review will identify the scope of the available research and provide research and policy recommendations.

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic made individuals more vulnerable to experiencing food insecurity. Federal nutrition assistance programs help to address food insecurity and have been rapidly adapting to meet food and nutrition needs among affected communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to understand the scope of the current research on this topic to help inform future research, pract

SUBMITTER: Soldavini J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10355377 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature