Food Security/Access

October 30, 2017

Expanding Support for CSA’s in Low-Income Communities within King County from the CSA’s Perspective

Low-income residents of King County have less access to quality and affordable produce, hindering their ability for adequate nutrition. King County farmers are also financially struggling and there is need to increase support for local agriculture. Community supported agriculture (CSA) is an effective way to improve access to local produce in low-income communities, but is…

June 15, 2017

Examining Food Procurement Characteristics in Washington State Child Care Settings

The purpose of this analysis is to characterize the food procurement practices of licensed center (Centers)- and family home-based (FHCCs) ECE programs in Washington State and to explore the relationships of these practices with the nutritional quality of meals served to children in their care.

March 31, 2017

Assessing Sodium Content of Foods in Two Seattle-King County Food Banks

December 16, 2016

Increasing Farmers Market Access among Low-Income Shoppers in Washington State: Understanding the Role of Peer-to-Peer Programs

October 1, 2016

The Good Food Bag Evaluation: Impacts of a Unique Food Access Program

Fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption is not adequate, especially among low-income families, which can increase risk of chronic disease, and increasing F&V consumption is one approach to reducing health disparities. The Good Food Bag (GFB) Program delivers subsidized produce bags from local farms to low-income families with the goal to increase access to fresh produce…

April 29, 2016

Cost, Quality, and Availability: Comparing Winter Produce in Supermarkets & Farmers Markets

This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health Nutrition.

October 30, 2012

Meals on Wheels Meal Reduction Strategy Prioritizes Seniors at Greatest Nutritional Risk

Meals on Wheels (MOW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1974 with a mission to promote independent living among senior citizens in King County. By providing home delivered meals to homebound seniors, MOW prevents premature assisted living and promotes the nutritional health of this vulnerable population:  60+ years old, homebound individuals with limited informal support…