Food provision to support improved nutrition and well-being of people experiencing disadvantage - perspectives of service providers.
Verena T VaiciurgisA K ClancyKaren Elizabeth CharltonA Stefoska-NeedhamEleanor J BeckPublished in: Public health nutrition (2024)
This study highlights the unique position of organisations involved in food support to identify client-specific needs and implement broader holistic health support. Future interventions should prioritise dignity, respect and social connection in design. Organisations require an adequately trained, sustainable workforce, with shared or enhanced services, resources and facilities, and greater community coordination with other services to maximise effectiveness.