The nutritional quality of food parcels provided by food banks and the effectiveness of food banks at reducing food insecurity in developed countries: a mixed-method systematic review.
Lucy OldroydFatemeh EskandariCharlotte PrattAmelia A LakePublished in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2022)
Food banks are a lifeline for those severely food insecure. However when used alone, food banks struggle to eliminate the heightened food insecurity of their users. Efforts to improve the nutritional quality of food parcels could improve the experiences and diet-related outcomes of those requiring food banks.