biostudies-literatureUnknownSheikh HNational Center for Advancing Translational SciencesNCATS NIH HHSClinical and Translational Science Institute, New York UniversityNational Institutes of Health<h4>Objective</h4>This study examined the availability of and barriers to procuring halal foods in food pantries and soup kitchens in New York City (NYC), focusing on regions with high concentrations of Muslim immigrant communities. The study aimed to identify gaps in access to culturally appropriate food assistance to inform programmatic and policy responses.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a multimethod study consisting of (1) a cross-sectional telephone survey of food pantries and soup kitchens across NYC and (2) semistructured interviews with staff providing food assistance support at a local community-based organization. We used descriptive statistics and chi-square (Test of homogeneity) tests to compare pantry characteristics and analyzed interview transcripts using inductive thematic anJournal of nutrition education and behaviorS1499-4046(25)00512-3https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12947381biostudies-literatureExploring the Availability and Accessibility of Halal Food Aid in New York City: A Multimethod Study.PMC12947381UL1 TR001445Sheikh HChebli PKhamash LYi SSalam FChau MShrestha DDillane MIslam NfalseExploring the Availability and Accessibility of Halal Food Aid in New York City: A Multimethod Study.<h4>Objective</h4>This study examined the availability of and barriers to procuring halal foods in food pantries and soup kitchens in New York City (NYC), focusing on regions with high concentrations of Muslim immigrant communities. The study aimed to identify gaps in access to culturally appropriate food assistance to inform programmatic and policy responses.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a multimethod study consisting of (1) a cross-sectional telephone survey of food pantries and soup kitchens across NYC and (2) semistructured interviews with staff providing food assistance support at a local community-based organization. We used descriptive statistics and chi-square (Test of homogeneity) tests to compare pantry characteristics and analyzed interview transcripts using inductive thematic an2026-01-01T00:00:00Z2026 Jan2026-07-16T22:16:49.159Z2026-07-12T03:08:40.156ZS-EPMC129473814155686810.1016/j.jneb.2025.12.007