Abstract
Previous research confirms that access to healthful foods is most limited among racial minorities and low-income populations, and that these same populations experience the highest rates of food insecurity. This investigation focuses on potential solutions, using a case study approach to document efforts that are already underway in Asheville, North Carolina to address food access. Specifically, this study examines a local mobile market initiative. The Healthy Living Program at the YMCA recently launched the Healthy Living Mobile Kitchen (HLMK), an initiative that began as an extension of the YMCA’s food pantry with the goal of reaching communities that lack access to a YMCA facility. Drawing on participant observation, interviews, and review of organizational materials, the successes and challenges of this food access intervention are examined. Findings suggest that although large quantities of food are being distributed in the local community, better funding and more staff may be necessary to make a lasting impact that goes beyond service provision and toward structural change.
How to Cite
Baylor, R., (2015) “Assessing Local Interventions in Food Insecurity”, Capstone, The UNC Asheville Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship 28(1).
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