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COVID-19: Considerations for Food Pantries and Food Distribution Sites: Updated June 22, 2021

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    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
  • Description:
    Updated June 22, 2021

    The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to food security across the U.S. Access to healthy food options and nutrition are important to overall physical and mental health and well-being. Food insecurity is expected to continue to increase for many households with more children not attending childcare and school in-person (a source of nutritious meals for many students) and with changes in employment status during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Food pantries and food distribution sites provide donated food at no cost to people who have limited access and play an important role in communities. Community organizations often work with food pantries to provide food to families. Food pantries can have their own building, be in schools or churches, be mobile (e.g., in a truck), or distribute food in other ways, such as drive-through pickup distribution. Managers of food pantries and distribution sites should take special precautions to help staff, volunteers, and clients stay safe while continuing to prioritize the respect and dignity of clients.

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    Operational Considerations -- Cleaning and disinfection -- Encourage staying home when sick.

    Accessed on 2024-07-15 at https://web.archive.org/web/20210630184738/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/food-pantries.html

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