Food Supply
Emergencies can disrupt food supply chains, leaving people hungry and vulnerable. Nutrition programs should prepare for disruptions and how they can meet the dietary needs of older adults with the resources available during shortages.
Briefs
- Local Food System Supply Chain— Overview of the food supply chain, covering steps from farm to consumer (NC State Extension)
Guides
- Local and National Shelf Stable/Frozen Meals Vendor Template — Blank template to help programs provide participants with tailored listings of meals that meet their needs (Nutrition and Aging Resource Center)
- Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide— Guide that addresses power outages, water outages, water contamination, sewage issues, floods, and fires (USDA, 2022)
- Food Systems— Training modules focused on food systems, land use, and their impacts on the environment (InTeGrate, 2018)
Infographics
- Emergency Food Preparation— Steps to protect food supply in an emergency (FDA)
- Assembling Food Safety Emergency Supply Kits Poster— Poster that highlights key supplies to include in emergency kits that impact food service operations (USDA, 2022)