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Impact of food insecurity on individuals and communities
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Jill Berry outlines the far-reaching effects of food insecurity on individual and community well-being, emphasizing its intersection with various aspects of life. She highlights the collaborative efforts to address these challenges in New York City.
- Food insecurity is linked to poor school attendance, academic performance, and various health issues including depression and chronic diseases.
- Low-income communities are disproportionately affected by food insecurity.
- The city collaborates with multiple agencies and community partners to tackle food insecurity challenges.
Jill Berry
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Food insecurity intersects with many aspects of both individual and community well-being.
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From poor school attendance and academic performance to poor health outcomes including depression, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic diseases, greater food insecurity results impacts on low income communities along multiple important dimensions of our community's well-being.
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This is why our city's ongoing efforts to serve as a strong partner in aiding food insecure households matters.
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Along side DSS our sister agencies and countless community partners serve as part of the safety net to assist food insecure households.
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Working with colleagues at the New York City Department of Health Mental Hygiene and the mayor's office of food policy as well as a panoply of community stakeholders including neighborhood older adult centers, our houses of worship, and community based organizations, we work to tackle the challenges food insecurity presents.