Using a Food Bank as a Platform for Educating Communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Issue 1 (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jin, Xianglan; Ezeonwu, Mabel; Ayad, Andreka; Bowman, Karen
• Is Part Of: Journal of community health nursing. Volume 39:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 50
• Page End: 57
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: Community health nursing -- Periodicals; 362.14
• DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2022.2037052
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-0016

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To describe a partnership between a public university and a regional foodbank aimed to promote health in food insecure communities, and to support nursing students' learning experiences in community health. Design: A single setting case study. Methods: A comprehensive health needs assessment conducted through a windshield survey and key informant interviews was used to identify the community's priorities. Findings: Nursing interventions were tailored to the community's needs by creating healthy recipes and providing education on food safety, lower back injury prevention, and chronic disease prevention and 15 management. Conclusion: During pandemics, nursing program partnerships with food banks could play pivotal roles in community health promotion. Clinical Evidence: Food banks can serve as clinical platforms for nursing education and community wellness activities.