Supporting Equitable Food Access During National Emergencies—The Promise of Online Grocery Shopping and Food Delivery Services
Pasquale E. Rummo, Marie A. Bragg, Stella S. Yi
Abstract
As New Yorkers and public health practitioners, we've observed many health-and non-health-related emergencies that have affected our city during the past 2 decades, including 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and COVID-19. These experiences have prepared us to share innovative strategies to address challenges related to food access during an emergency. In this article, we propose expanding the reach and strengthening the infrastructure of online grocery shopping and meal delivery services to provide swift support for vulnerable groups during a public health crisis.
Topics & Concepts
BusinessFood deliveryGrocery shoppingMarketingInternet privacyGrocery storeAdvertisingEnvironmental healthMedicineComputer scienceFood Security and Health in Diverse Populations