IMPLEMENTING BACKPACK BUDDIES TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AMONG BLACK AND HISPANIC SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN DURHAM COUNTY, NC

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  • April 19, 2024
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  • Shah, Ashka
    • Gillings School of Global Public Health
  • Smith, Zakiya
    • Gillings School of Global Public Health
  • Moss, Bernadette
  • Day Jamieson, Erin
    • Gillings School of Global Public Health
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  • Food insecurity remains a critical concern in Durham County, North Carolina, with a profound impact on the well-being of its residents. This capstone project focuses on addressing food insecurity among Black and Hispanic school-age children in the county. The primary initiative involves implementing the evidence-based BackPack Buddies program. Food insecurity is intricately connected to various social determinants of health, including poverty, systemic racism, and housing challenges. The project's overarching goal is to enhance the health and prosperity of Durham County's residents, with a particular emphasis on the vulnerable youth population. The objectives encompass addressing immediate health issues, reducing the long-term risks associated with chronic diseases, and confronting economic disparities that perpetuate barriers to socio-economic progress. Partnering with essential stakeholders, such as the Durham County School Board, School Counselors, and local community organizations, is fundamental to the program's success.
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  • Evarts, Lori
    • Gillings School of Global Public Health
  • Truesdale, Kimberly
    • Gillings School of Global Public Health
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  • Master of Public Health
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  • 2023
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