Volume
50
Issue
4
DOI
10.34068/joe.50.04.25
Abstract
This article reports results from a questionnaire that assessed the frequency and type of nutrition questions asked at emergency food programs to determine if Extension professionals need to increase direct outreach efforts. Emergency food program workers (n=460) were recruited via mail to complete a self-administered survey. More than one-third (38.0%) of emergency food programs reported receiving nutrition questions from clients. The most common questions were related to what foods are best for medical conditions and how to cook foods provided. Untapped training opportunities by Extension professionals for emergency food program workers may exist as it relates to nutrition and health.
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Recommended Citation
Mobley, A. R. (2012). Emergency Food Programs: Untapped Opportunities for Extension?. The Journal of Extension, 50(4), Article 25. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.50.04.25
