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Evaluating Community Food Security in Kent County, 2006


Narrative: The evaluation provides benchmark data and information regarding food utilization reported by participants in five focus groups. Surveys were used to examine the food security system in Kent County and retail food stores were visited to record prices using the USDA Thrifty Food Plan (Cohen, 2002), which calculates the cost of groceries for a family of four for a week.

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Description: Examines food assistance systems planning, presents a more comprehensive view of food assistance resources, and identifies a framework for future evaluations of food and nutrition in Kent County, 2006.
Added/Updated: 4/1/2007 10:30:00 AM
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Author: Kent County Health Department
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Tags: health, nutrition, assistance needs

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