Klisch et al discuss the partnership between farmer's markets and their community partners to provide essential services during COVID-19 in the US The COVID-19 pandemic has led to income loss for many individuals and households, which increases their risk of food insecurity and related poor health outcomes CalFresh is one of the largest and most effective tools at reducing food insecurity while stimulating economic activity, particularly during economic downturns However, there is evidence that these benefits do not reach low-income qualifying households equitably A 2018 study found that CalFresh participation among farmworkers in California was disproportionately low compared to other regions and documented that Latino farmworker immigrants in all regions studied are 40% less likely to participate in SNAP than comparable households headed by non-Latinos CalFresh is a federally funded food assistance program
Farmers markets: Working with community partners to provide essential services during COVID-19