Championing Food Access for Better Health
As the most commonly reported unmet social need, food security hits close to home, impacting every community in our nation. That’s why Anthem is leading the way to expand access to nutritious foods and improve health.
Watch the video to learn more about the link between food and health and what Anthem is doing to make nutritious food more accessible.
Food insecurity isn’t an isolated or far-off problem—it’s close to home.
Food security is the most commonly reported unmet social need in the United States. That means people you know—your neighbors, coworkers, and friends—could be facing food insecurity. You might even be surprised to find out that your community houses food deserts where it’s difficult to buy healthy, affordable food.
To see how food insecurity is impacting your community
Consistent access to nutritious food is an essential part of maintaining good health.
Yet an estimated 54 million Americans will face food insecurity this year. That’s why we have made a company-wide commitment to combat food insecurity. Read the infographic to see how we, alongside our 70,000+ dedicated Anthem associates, are working to make nutritious food more accessible in the communities we serve.
Tackling Food Insecurity for Better Health
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How to Use Your Money to Fight Food Insecurity Nationwide
Real Simple, 11-01-2021
Food insecurity is just one widespread socioeconomic issue that has worsened throughout the pandemic. Here’s how to put your dollars towards fighting hunger in your community and beyond.
Food Banks Expand Across U.S. as Need Remains Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Newsweek, 11-04-2021
The demand for stocked food banks has dropped from the COVID-19 pandemic peaks but remains far above pre-pandemic levels as many Americans still rely on food banks daily, the Associated Press reported.
3 Questions About: Reducing Food Insecurity in One Community From the Ground Up
ThinkAnthem, 09-09-2021
September is Hunger Action Month. Anthem is committed to addressing food insecurity, the most commonly reported unmet social need in the United States. We believe that food is medicine, and consistent access to nutritious food is an essential part of maintaining health. We have long championed better access to nutritious foods in the communities we...
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Family Sowing Seeds of Change in Their Community
ThinkAnthem, 09-17-2021
Vivian Muhammad has lived in her northeast Indianapolis neighborhood for more than 40 years. Growing up she remembers grocery stores nearby and nutritious food within reach. But over the years, a lot has changed in this community, including the food landscape.
Equitable Food Access Initiative: Feeding the Need in the Neighborhood, One Door Knock at a Time
ThinkAnthem, 09-29-2021
When her neighbors are in need, LaShauna is quick to lend a helping hand. During the COVID-19 pandemic, with many residents facing food insecurity for the first time, she helped deliver donated food directly to her neighbors’ front doors.
College students experiencing food insecurity less likely to graduate
The Hill, 09-10-2021
Study that looks at long-term survey data found that food insecure individuals were 43 percent less likely to graduate.
Nearly 7% of Healthcare Workers Face Food Insecurity: Study
Medscape, 09-16-2021
Not only do healthcare workers bear the brunt of caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and have an increased likelihood of contracting the infectious disease, but nearly 7% (6.6%) of them may also face food insecurity, according to a recent study published in Health Affairs.
Black, Latino households suffered from food insecurity at high rates during the pandemic
The Grio, 09-11-2021
One in five Latino families and one and four Black families reported being food insecure in 2020 amid the pandemic.
Pandemic Response Kept Food Insecurity In Check. Will Lawmakers Keep It A Priority?
Forbes, 09-21-2021
During the Covid-19 shutdown in 2020, it became commonplace to see photos of lines of hundreds of cars at a time waiting to receive items from food banks. Experts feared the initial dramatic increase in need, driven by a wave of unemployment and school closures, would persist throughout the pandemic. But new data from the United States...