Analysis of The Implementation of Non-cash Food Assistance (BPNT) Program for Reducing Poverty in Sub-district Panjang, Bandar Lampung 2018

In recent decades, the number of farmer’s markets has increased dramatically across the country. Though farmers markets have been described as White spaces, they can play important roles in reducing food insecurity. This is particularly true in Michigan where farmer’s markets were crucial collaborators in pioneering programs such as Double-Up Food Bucks that help low-income residents and people of color gain access to fresh, healthy, locally grown food. This article examines the questions: (1) What are the demographic characteristics of the farmers market managers, vendors, and customers and how do these influence market activities? (2) To what extent do farmers markets participate in programs aimed at reducing food insecurity? (3) To what extent do farmers markets serve low-income residents and people of color? and (4) How has the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) affected the operations of farmers markets. This article discusses the findings of a 2020 study that examined the extent to which Michigan’s farmer’s markets served low-income customers and people of color and participated in food assistance programs. The study examined 79 farmers markets and found that 87.3% of the farmer’s market managers are White. On average, roughly 79% of the vendors of the markets are White and almost 18% are people of color. Most of the vendors in the markets participate in nutrition assistance programs. Market managers estimate that about 76% of their customers are White and about 23% are people of color. Farmers markets operated by people of color attract higher numbers of customers and vendors of color than those operated White market managers. Almost half of the farmer’s markets started operations later than usual in 2020 because of the pandemic. More than a third of the markets reported that their funding declined during the pandemic. Moreover, the number of vendors declined at two thirds of the markets and the number of customers dipped at more than 40% of the markets. On the other hand, the number of people requesting food assistance during the pandemic increased in more than half of the markets.

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Work Effort and Work Requirements for Food Assistance among U.S. Adults

American Journal of Agricultural Economics ◽

10.1111/ajae.12207 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Joel Cuffey ◽

Timothy K. M. Beatty ◽

Elton Mykerezi

Keyword(s):

Food Assistance ◽

Work Effort ◽

Work Requirements

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Intrahousehold Economies of Scale with Application to Food Assistance and Work Incentive Programs

American Journal of Agricultural Economics ◽

10.1111/ajae.12187 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Wenying Li ◽

Jeffrey H. Dorfman

Keyword(s):

Economies Of Scale ◽

Food Assistance ◽

Incentive Programs ◽

Work Incentive

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Implementation Research to Understand and Target Complex Needs: A Case Study of US-based Food Assistance Programming (P10-147-19)

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzz034.p10-147-19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Andrea Warren ◽

Edward Frongillo ◽

Shana Alford ◽

Erin McDonald ◽

Jessica Escobar-Alegria

Keyword(s):

Implementation Research ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Food Assistance ◽

Functional Abilities ◽

Social Environments ◽

Physical Strength ◽

Complex Needs ◽

Assistance Programs ◽

The Right ◽

Insight Into

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to understand needs among seniors for food and food assistance and to develop a comprehensive taxonomy for these needs. Methods A total of 147 seniors were purposively sampled from 12 food-assistance programs in 9 states. Of the 12 programs, 10 provided unprepared foods and 2 provided pre-cooked meals. Data were semi-structured qualitative interviews. Coding and analysis of transcripts followed an inductive qualitative analysis approach. A series of thematic summaries were prepared to reflect the content of the interviews for discussion and refinement of the analytic approach. Results An emergent taxonomy comprised 3 categories consisting of abilities and ranges or variants of those abilities. The category of physical ability consists of physical strength, the ability to prepare food, the ability to walk or stand, and health status. These relate to an individual's functional abilities to live and act independently and may be considered pre-conditions for program uptake and benefit distinct from dietary and food security-related needs and limitations. The category of consuming food consists of preferences, accessibility, affordability, and dietary needs. This category highlights the relationship between economic constraints and dietary needs that often necessitates meaningful tradeoffs in consuming the right foods for their health. The category of access and use of transportation consists of own means, friends or family, and public or private services. This category highlights challenges in accessing programs and provides insight into seniors’ experiences of poverty, declining functional abilities, social networks and connectedness, geography, and public services. Conclusions The process used to develop the taxonomy and the taxonomy itself provide an exemplar for implementation research when the nature of need is complex and programs integrated across sectors are required to address the need. The taxonomy provides structure to facilitate the identification of key factors in program engagement—and insight into the economic and social environments in which they occur—that translate into needs relevant to the design, targeting, and uptake of food assistance in a diverse population of seniors. Funding Sources Enterprise Rent-a-Car Foundation.

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