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San Francisco Food Security Task Force recommends the adoption of a consistent, city‐wide food security screening protocol.
Full Report
Executive Summary
Section 1 – Food Insecurity in San Francisco
Section 2 – San Francisco and Supervisorial District Data Reports
Section 3 – Food Program Reports
Section 4 – Food Security and Health Care Integration
Appendices -- Data Sources -- Endnotes -- Acknowledgements
Food insecurity contributes to poor health and health disparities through multiple pathways: stress, trauma, poor diet quality, and malnutrition. Food insecurity increases risk of multiple chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, and exacerbates existing physical and mental health conditions. It impairs child development and limits academic achievement.