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 from NC State Extension

Guides

Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide— The pocket guide addresses power outages,
water outages, water contamination, sewage issues, floods, and fires
- Spanish Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide

Infographics

Emergency Food Preparation— FDA steps to protect food supply in an emergency
- Emergency Food Preparation Infographic in Spanish

Presentations

Dietary Guidelines & Dietary Reference Intakes Network Discussion — Network panel discussion that includes conversation around meeting the dietary needs of older adults during the pandemic/emergencies
- SUA and Provider Best Practices Panel Recording (YouTube)
  - SUA and Provider Best Practices Panel Recording Takeaway Sheet

Resources

Assembling Food Safety Emergency Supply Kits Poster— Poster that highlights key supplies to include in emergency kits that impact food service operations
- Spanish Assembling Food Safety Emergency Supply Kits Poster
Food Supply Chain During COVID— FAQs with responses from the USDA
What Are Food Systems and What Do They Do?— Training modules focused on human food systems and land use and their impacts on the environment
USDA 2022 Framework for Shoring Up Food Supply Chain and Transforming the Food System— Press release on actions, initiatives, and programs
Simple Food Swaps during Supply Chain Shortage— Recommendations from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics