Food Security Status Research Articles

Food security among black breast cancer survivors in Maryland: insights from an online pilot study.

Food security, and reliable access to nutritious food, is essential for maintaining health yet remains elusive for many, including U.S. patients with breast cancer (BC). Research specifically focusing on public health consequences of food insecurity in BC survivors is limited. We addressed this gap by exploring the relationship between food security and various sociodemographic, clinical, and cancer-related factors among Black BC survivors in Maryland. The parent study engaged Black female BC survivors in Maryland through digital campaigns and referrals, achieving 100 completed surveys. Food security was assessed through an online follow-up survey with the six-item short form from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), leading to a binary classification for analysis from raw scores. Statistical analysis involved descriptive analysis and Chi-square tests to explore the relationship between food security status, various BC risk factors, and follow-up survey response status. Of the 31 participants who participated in the follow-up survey, 11 (35.5%) were categorized as having low food security. We observed significant associations between food security status and both income (< $40,000; chi-square p = 0.004) and education levels (high school/GED; chi-square p = 0.004). In comparing respondents to non-respondents, significant differences in employment (p = 0.031) and health insurance status (p = 0.006) were observed. Our descriptive findings demonstrate the importance of further studies evaluating food security screenings in Black BC survivors to enable targeted interventions aiming to improve overall health outcomes and equity in cancer survivorship care.

7 - Food Price Changes and Consumption Adaptation Models In Enugu State, Nigeria Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic Shocks

The Covid-19 pandemic was a global disaster that affected the food security status of the world. This article examined food price changes and consumption adaptation models in Enugu State, Nigeria, to ascertain people’s consumption patterns and the usefulness of palliative measures given to them. Primary data was generated through a survey of eighty respondents. The secondary data was compiled from monthly reports of food prices by the National Bureau of Statistics and was analysed using descriptive statistics, the Consumer Price Index and chi-square tests. The price indices of food items like white garri and sweet potatoes showed very high inflation during the pandemic period. The number of households who ate only once a day increased, and those who ate three times a day decreased. The chi-square result on differences in eating habits and meal regimen before and during Covid-19 is significant. Many of the respondents received palliative aid during the pandemic. The article recommends that the government should encourage farmers to increase their production by providing them with loans and subsidies so that they may produce enough food in times of emergency like the pandemic.

Mobile money, food security and coping strategies in a post-conflict and fragile context: evidence from Burundi

PurposeAttaining the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) of zero hunger continues to be a challenge in most parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. However, financial inclusion is seen as a potential pathway for reducing food insecurity among poor households. Mobile money is a financial inclusion instrument that is easily accessible to poor households and has the potential to increase the level of financial inclusion. This paper contributes to the literature by examining the determinants of mobile money adoption, its effects on household food security and the choice of coping strategies in Burundi, a post-conflict and fragile country.Design/methodology/approachUsing survey data that involved 860 households in Burundi, we adopted the Household Hunger Scale (HHS) developed under the Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance Project to measure household food security. We further employ the endogenous switching regression treatment effects model for ordered outcomes and the multivariate probit model to achieve our aims.FindingsThe results of our study reveal that the adoption of mobile money is influenced by factors such as gender, marital status, age, formal education, membership in a social network, area of residence and access to a tarred road network. Additionally, the food security status of a household was determined by marital status, formal education, social network membership, access to tarred roads, off-farm income, access to credit and land tenure security. We confirm that mobile money adoption has a significantly positive effect on the food security status of households with heterogeneity in gender and area of residence. We also find that mobile money adoption reduces the likelihood of households adopting consumption-related coping strategies.Practical implicationsThe promotion of mobile money should, therefore, be included in Burundi’s national food security policies.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence on the effect of mobile money adoption on household food security and the choice of coping strategies in a post-conflict context.

Climate change in Tigray, Ethiopia: Assessing impacts on smallholders’ risk perception and food security

Amidst the ongoing global climate change crisis, characterized by unpredictable weather patterns and increasing environmental shocks, farming communities are among the most vulnerable. This vulnerability is particularly evident in Tigray, Ethiopia. This study, which investigates the incidence of climate change and its variability in relation to risk perception and food security of farming communities in Tigray, has significant implications for future action. It uses climate and the Living Standards Measurement Study panel data. A multi-method analytical procedure is employed to assess changes in temperature and rainfall, understand farmers’ climate change risk perception, and signify the welfare effects of droughts on farmers. The study finds significant warming trends, particularly increasing warming nights, and variable but increasing rainfall trends. Farmers do perceive climate change as a reality (85.53%) and a threat to their welfare (23%). Cooperation, diversification, irrigation, wealth, drought, and access to services were identified as drivers of this risk perception. Similarly, the study found drought is a significant driver of food insecurity. Other variables associated with food security status substantially are wealth, head marital status, and non-farm participation. It concludes that climate change is a reality and a perceived risk in Tigray. It poses a threat to the lives and livelihoods of its farming communities. It is recommended that farm households’ adaptive capacity be enhanced through improved livelihood options, promotion of cooperation, development of irrigation schemes, and increased access to weather and climate information.

Urban-Rural Disparities in Food Insecurity and Weight Status among Children in the United States.

Place of residence (urban versus rural) is a contextual determinant of health that has received less attention in the food insecurity literature. The purpose of this study was to assess the urban-rural disparity in the prevalence of food insecurity and weight status among US children. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2016 with three age groups of children (2-5, 6-11, and 12-17 years old), the associations of weight status and child and household food security status by urban-rural residence were examined using Rao-Scott Chi-square tests. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Children living in urban areas were significantly more likely to experience household food insecurity (29.15%) compared to their rural counterparts (19.10%), among those aged 6-11 years. The associations between children's weight status and child and household food security status were significant for children living in urban areas overall and different age groups but not for children living in rural areas. These trends were more pronounced in older age groups. Given the link between food insecurity and higher obesity rates, particularly among urban children, this study highlights the importance of incorporating food security interventions into future obesity prevention programs.

The effect of output level and inflation on food security in Ethiopia: an empirical analysis using the ARDL framework

Ethiopia has experienced years of robust economic growth, with an average annual growth rate of 6%. However, the country continues to grapple with food insecurity, which is exacerbated by high food prices. The objective of this paper is to examine the effects of output level and inflation on Ethiopia's food security situation. The researchers utilized quarterly interpolated time-series data from the first quarter of 2005 to the fourth quarter of 2019. The data was analyzed using an autoregressive distributive lag framework for cointegration. The study's significant findings unequivocally demonstrate that a high output level has a positive effect on Ethiopia's food security situation in both the short and long terms, while showing a weak coefficient in the long run. However, unpredictable political contexts, rising food prices, and fluctuations in global pricing negatively affect this impact. The paper suggests that, alongside the level of output, sustaining improvements in Ethiopia's food security status necessitates enhancing production capacity, restoring stability, mitigating food price inflation, and strengthening disaster management.

Associations Between Food Security Status and Tooth Loss in Adults

Associations Between Food Security Status and Tooth Loss in Adults

The Association Between Food Security Status Depression and Anxiety Among African Immigrants

The Association Between Food Security Status Depression and Anxiety Among African Immigrants

Household Food Sourcing Patterns and Their Associations With Food Insecurity in Appalachian Ohio

BackgroundHouseholds experiencing food insecurity may use dynamic strategies to meet food needs. Yet, the relationship between household food sourcing behaviors and food security, particularly in rural settings, is understudied. ObjectiveTo identify food sourcing patterns and their associations with food insecurity among households in rural Appalachian Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. DesignSurvey data were collected from a cohort of households in Athens County, OH, in July 2020, October 2020, January 2021, and April 2021. Participants/settingThe sample included 663 households with household food sourcing and food security information for ≥1 survey wave. Main outcome measuresHousehold food sourcing patterns. Households reported the frequency with which they obtained food from various retailers and charitable sources, classified as supercenters, supermarkets, convenience stores, farmers markets, or charitable sources. Statistical analysesPrincipal component analysis was used to identify food sourcing patterns. Linear mixed models were used to assess changes in food sourcing behaviors over the study period and to determine whether food sourcing behaviors differed according to food security status. ResultsTwo patterns were identified: Convenience Stores and Charitable Food and Supermarkets and Farmers Markets, not Supercenters. Relative to July 2020, alignment of households’ food sourcing behaviors with the Supermarkets and Farmers Markets, not Supercenters pattern was higher in October 2020 (β .07, 95% CI .02 to .12) and alignment with the Convenience Stores and Charitable Food pattern was lower in April 2021 (β –.06, 95% CI –.11 to –.02). Compared with food-secure households, food sourcing behaviors of food-insecure households were more closely aligned with the Convenience Stores and Charitable Food pattern (β .07, 95% CI .00 to .13); no statistically significant difference in scores was observed for the Supermarkets and Farmers Markets, not Supercenters pattern (β –.07, 95% CI –.15 to .02). ConclusionsThese findings support efforts to increase access to healthy, affordable options at venues where food-insecure households may be likely to obtain food, such as convenience stores and charitable sources.

Factors associated with adolescent food Security and nutritional status in a selected rural area of the central region of Bangladesh

Food insecurity affects physical growth, health of adolescents and nutritional status while food insecurity is common in rural area of Bangladesh. During adolescence, individuals have gone through series of key transitions into adulthood which may be hindered by food insecurity and poor nutritional status. The present study aimed to identify the most relevant factors that may be associated with food security and nutritional status of adolescents. Additionally, this study also tried to explore the association between adolescent food security and their nutritional status. This Cross-sectional study was carried out among 317 unmarried adolescents aged 10 to 19 years in a selected rural area of central region of Bangladesh. Multistage cluster sampling and purposive sampling were followed to select households and enroll adolescents into the study. Other than descriptive statistics, chi-square test was performed to test the difference between groups as well as to evaluate expected associations between different predictors and outcome variables. Additionally, univariate logistic regression was carried out to estimate the effect of predictor variables on the outcome variable. Moreover, multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to control the potential confounder effects upon desired outcome variables. It is observed that around 32.5% adolescents were food secure whereas 67.5% adolescents were food insecure. Our study also reveals that two predictor variables such as family income and family size had significant association with food security where odds of becoming food secure were higher among the adolescents from higher income families (AOR=6.1; 95% CI=2.240-16.718) and smaller families (AOR=3.4; 95% CI=1.563, 7.495). Furthermore, prevalence of underweight, normal nutritional status and overweight was 13%, 83% and 4% respectively where adolescent educational qualification and occupation were significantly associated with normal nutritional status. Adolescents with higher educational qualification (AOR=12.3;95% CI=5.270,28.479) and involved in work (AOR=12.3;95% CI=5.270,28.479) were more likely to have normal nutritional status compared to those who were primarily educated and not involved in work. Further study is recommended to replicate the findings and to generate new knowledge about relevant factors associated with adolescent food security and nutritional status. Bioresearch Commu. 10(2): 1573-1582, 2024 (July)

Exploring the dynamic linkages among human health, climate change, and food insecurity in the top twenty emitters

ABSTRACT Climate change presents the most significant health challenge of the twenty-first century, exerting substantial impacts on human health and food security. The comprehensive examination of the interconnections among human health (HH), climate change (CC), food insecurity (FINS), and the COVID-19 pandemic within the top twenty emitters constitutes an imperative scholarly endeavor that has yet to be undertaken. Understanding these dynamic linkages is imperative to inform policy decisions that could mitigate risks of climate-related health and food crises. This study analyzed the data from 2000 to 2019 for the top twenty emitters by using the Dynamic Panel-Data Two-Step System Generalized Method of Moment Instrumental Variables (Two-Step System GMM-IV) model. The results indicate that (i) HH is affected by CC, particularly regarding deaths caused by communicable diseases, prenatal and maternal health issues, and nutritional conditions. However, the impact is negligible on deaths caused by noncommunicable diseases, such as injuries, cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus; (ii) CO2 emissions (CO2e) are contributing to CC, notably affecting the quantity of rainfall; (iii) CC poses a threat to FINS; and (iv) the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing FINS in the selected countries. Based on the results, policies are recommended for incorporation into global and national planning to reduce weather-related mortality, improve food security and environmental conditions, and promote economic growth.

Effects of commercialization on food security status of cassava producing households in Abia state, Nigeria

The study examined effects of commercialization on food security status of cassava producers in Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically the study described the socio-economic characteristics of the cassava producers; examined the level of cassava commercialization; estimated mean per capita monthly food expenditure of cassava producing households; assessed the food security status of the cassava producing households; ascertained effect of commercialization on the food security status of the respondents and identified the constrained to commercialization. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select 96 respondents needed for the study. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive and inferential tools such as mean, frequencies, percentage, percentage household commercialization index and food security index. Results showed that the mean age of cassava producing household head was 35.3years. Cumulatively, 93.3% of cassava producing household head had formal education ranging from primary school to secondary with mean household size of 7 persons. Dominant number of the cassava farmers indicated access to credit (75.6%) with mean farm size of 1.9ha and mean farming experience of 9.9years. The result also showed a mean commercialization index of 0.646970. The study area could be regarded as food insecure given that only 35.00% of the households were food secure. The result further indicated that there was a positive relationship between commercialization level and food security in the area. However, instability in government policy (86.67%) and lack of collateral required securing loan (72.22 were major constraints to cassava commercialization in the study area. The study concluded that the proportion of food insecure households is more than the food secure households. Therefore, agricultural policies that promote access of farmers to land and other farm inputs that can lead to increased farm household productivity and income should be implemented.

The Impact of Food Insecurity on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between food security status and pregnancy outcomes. Methods: This was a single-center cross-sectional cohort study of postpartum women in Indianapolis, IN. A validated 10 question Household Food Security Survey module was used to assess food security for patients who spoke English, Spanish, or Haitian-Creole. Correlating with the USDA definitions of food security, total scores were “high,” “marginal,” “low,” and “very low.” Scores were analyzed as inadequate (marginal, low, or very low) vs. adequate (high) food security. If a score fell within any category but “adequate” food security, patients were provided with information on community resources. Prenatal and postpartum data were abstracted via chart review, collecting: standard demographics, language, parity, diagnosis of diabetes, diagnosis of hypertensive disorder(s), pre-pregnancy weight, weight at time of delivery, BMI at time of delivery, gestational age at delivery, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score, and delivery mode. Neonatal variables included: weight and sex. The primary outcome was occurrence of gestational diabetes (GDM). These outcomes were compared between patients who had adequate vs. inadequate food security. Logistic regression was used to examine the association between food insecurity and each of the dichotomous outcomes. Linear regression was used to model the relationship between sex-specific birthweight z-scores and food insecurity. All adjusted models included language and maternal age. The Indiana University institutional review board approved the study (IRB# 14116). Results: Two hundred six surveys were completed from June 2022 through December 2022. Ninety-three participants (45.4%, 95% CI 38.4-52.4%) were categorized as inadequate food security. The incidences of marginal, low, and very low food security were similar with 31, 30, and 28 participants, respectively. Race/ethnicity and language were different between adequate and inadequate groups (p=0.006 and &lt;0.001 respectively). The incidence of GDM was 7.9% and was not different for those with inadequate food security (OR 0.96 95% CI 0.33-2.68). Food insecurity was protective against delivery via C-section (aOR 0.50 95% CI 0.25-0.98). Food insecurity increases odds of EPDS &gt; 9 (aOR 4.32 95% CI 1.41-16.2). Conclusions: Inadequate food security status is highly prevalent in our patient population and was associated with racial/ethnic minority status and non-English speaking populations. Inadequate food security was found to be associated with a decreased odds of cesarean delivery and higher odds of postpartum depression.

Evaluation of Food Security Status and Mediterranean Diet Adherence of Air Services Employees in İstanbul, Türkiye

Objective: Since airports operate in foreign currency and are far from cities, employees could be limited to purchase food and beverages from more expensive sales points. Additionally, air services employees may be at risk for poor nutritional status due to job-specific unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle behaviors. Yet, air services as workplaces have been understudied in terms of nutritional environment. Hence, in this study the aim is to assess food security (FS) and Mediterranean diet adherence (MDA) among Atatürk and Istanbul airports’ employees. Methods: The face-to-face cross-sectional study was conducted with a non-probability sample of 381 employees that were recruited between February and May 2022. FS was assessed with Food Insecurity Experience Scale and MDA with Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS). Regression analyses were conducted to analyze the independent variables affecting FS. Results: MDA was found to be 7.6±2.07 and most of the participants were within a moderate adherence range. While 14.6% (n: 55) of the participants have moderate or severe food insecurity, 2.9% (n: 11) have severe food insecurity. The regression analyses revealed the factors affecting food insecurity as education, income, smoking, use of medication, and dieting status (p

Association of Household Food Insecurity with Stunting and Underweight Among Iranian Children Aged 2 - 5 Years old

Background: Although previous literature has assessed the association of household food insecurity with nutritional outcomes among children, the findings are inconsistent across different study populations. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the association of household food insecurity with nutritional outcomes among children residing in Khalkhal city, Iran. Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 Iranian children aged 2 - 5 years who visited urban and rural health care centers between November 2021 and March 2022. Subjects were included in the survey using multi-stage cluster sampling. Household food security status was assessed using the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 18-item food security questionnaire. Odds ratios (95% confidence interval) for stunting according to the food insecurity score were estimated using multivariable logistic regression in three models. Results: In the present study, 39% of participants had food security, while the prevalence of food insecurity without hunger, food insecurity with moderate hunger, and food insecurity with severe hunger were 22.3%, 23%, and 15.7%, respectively. In all models, both categorized and continuous food insecurity scores correlated negatively with weight (P for all &lt; 0.001). Food insecurity did not predict the risk of stunting in all subjects before and after adjustment (Model 1: OR (CI) = 1.008 (0.96-1.05), P = 0.72; Model 2: OR (CI) = 1.01 (0.96 - 1.05), P = 0.65; Model 3: OR (CI) = 0.98 (0.92-1.04), P = 0.53). Conclusions: In the current study, we found that Iranian families with the lowest income had the highest food insecurity scores. Household food insecurity was negatively correlated with weight status among children aged 2 - 5 years.

Findings on dietary characteristics among Haitian immigrants and the threat of food insecurity: A scoping review

ObjectivesThis study aimed to map and describe the available evidence on dietary characteristics and diet-related health conditions among Haitian immigrants across the globe. Study designScoping review. MethodsThis review was based on the international guide Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The searches were conducted in several electronic databases in July 2023. Reports focusing on diet, nutrition, and diet-related health conditions among international Haitian immigrants published in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish with no year limit were included. The data extracted was tabulated and presented in a narrative summary. ResultsDatabase search retrieved 502 records, of which 30 met the inclusion criteria. The categories that emerged from the analysis were: food consumption patterns and trends, food and nutrition insecurity, cultural identity, and diet-related health conditions. Findings suggest: available evidence underrepresents Latin America and the Caribbean context; research gaps related to adolescents and the elderly and also to noncommunicable diseases except obesity; changes in food consumption after immigration towards less healthy eating; the Haitian immigrant's preference for healthy and traditional eating patterns; many experiences of food insecurity related to poverty, unemployment, and lack of social support, especially in host countries in Latin America and the Caribbean; and a high prevalence of obesity, especially among women. ConclusionsFurther research is required in countries in Latin America, mainly. Diet-related chronic diseases, adolescents, and the elderly should be targeted for further research. We recommend: longitudinal and qualitative research; field action reports describing local and global strategies to manage Haitian migration-related food and nutrition issues; culturally appropriate dietary interventions; and policies to protect and support the most vulnerable Haitian immigrants to have their fundamental right to adequate food guaranteed, reducing health inequalities.

HUBUNGAN KETAHANAN PANGAN RUMAH TANGGA DENGAN STUNTING DI KECAMATAN MAULAFA, KOTA KUPANG.

The objectives of this study were: (I) To determine the condition of household food security with stunting in Maulafa Sub-district, Kupang City. (II) To determine the relationship between household food security and stunting in Maulafa Sub-district, Kupang City (III) To determine the distribution pattern of stunting based on household food security in Maulafa Sub-district, Kupang City. This type of research is quantitative research. The subjects in this study amounted to 100 toddlers consisting of 50 stunted toddlers and 50 non-stunted toddlers. Data analysis techniques used are validity test, reliability test, univariate test, bivariate test with the help of spss and nearest neighbor analysis for distribution patterns with the help of ArcGis 10.2 software. The results of the calculation of the distribution pattern of household food security with stunting in Maulafa District are clustered, this shows that the distance between one location and another tends to cluster in a certain area. The bivariate test results show that the p-value significance value is 0.000 which is smaller than 0.05. Based on the results of the analysis, it is concluded that there is a significant relationship between household food security and the incidence of stunting. The results of the test of the relationship between household food security and the incidence of stunting - 0.466 which is in a moderate correlation with a negative relationship. So it can be interpreted that the higher the household food security, the lower the incidence of stunting.

Food Insecurity and Community-Based Food Resources Among Caregivers of Hospitalized Children.

Children's hospitals are implementing interventions to connect families to community-based resources. This study describes food insecurity (FI) and food resource knowledge, need, and use among families with a hospitalized child. Between November 2020 and June 2022, 637 caregivers of hospitalized children in an urban 42-ZIP-code area were surveyed as part of a randomized controlled trial. The United States Department of Agriculture 18-item Household Food Security Survey was used to evaluate 12-month food security (food secure [score of 0=FS]; marginally secure [1-2=MFS]; insecure [3-18=FI]). Food resource knowledge, need, and use were described by food security status and examined using Cochran-Armitage tests. The distribution of local resources was obtained from a database and mapped by ZIP code. Comparing FI (35.0%) with MFS (17.6%) and FS (47.4%) groups, the rates of resource knowledge were lower (70.2% vs 78.5%, 80.5%), and the rates of need (55.1% vs 30.6%, 14.2%) and use (55.3% vs 51.4%, 40.8%) were higher. Rates of food resource knowledge increased linearly with increasing food security (FI to MFS to FS; P = .008), whereas the rates of resource need (P < .001) and use (P = .001) decreased with increasing food security. There were 311 community-based organizations across 36 ZIP codes with participants (range/ZIP code = 0-20, median = 8). Half of families with a hospitalized child experienced FI or MFS. Although families exhibited high food resource knowledge, nearly half of families with FI had unmet food needs or had never used resources.

Effect of coping strategies on household food insecurity in Pakistan amid global economic crisis

AbstractFood insecurity tends to be more prevalent amid crises. Several households employ various coping strategies to soften the crisis's financial impact and access adequate food for consumption. This study investigates the impact of various coping strategies on household food insecurity in Pakistan. The study endeavours to identify a more effective coping strategy for reducing food insecurity amid an economic crisis. The study uses nationally represented data surveyed to ‘evaluate the socio‐economic impact of a pandemic on the well‐being of people’. We applied the Ordered Logit and Inverse Probability Weighting model to estimate the aftermath of coping strategies on food insecurity levels. The study's findings suggest that a household that used coping strategies amid crisis is a vulnerable household and more likely to have food insecurity status. Moreover, the study suggests that the coping strategies’ extent (quantity) is positively associated with the likelihood of food insecurity. Finally, the study's aftermath suggests that amongst the different coping strategies, the erosive coping strategy has a lower likelihood of incidence of food insecurity than other strategies. However, within the erosive coping strategies, a household sold real estate asset has less likelihood of being food insecure than other erosive coping strategies. Moreover, spending savings or investments and liquidating real estate are crucial in determining the household's food security status amid the crisis. The study's key findings put forth some potential policy implications related to strategies that can hedge against the crisis and promote resilience in the face of food insecurity.

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, Food Acquisition Behavior, and Food Insecurity Before and After the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout.

To assess changes in food acquisition behavior, food insecurity, and dietary behavior and identify factors associated with fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption during the transitional period (before and after the initial vaccine rollout for all adults) of the COVID-19 pandemic. Successive independent samples design. Online surveys were conducted from October 2020 to February 2021 (time 1, before the vaccine rollout) and from October 2021 to December 2021 (time 2, after the vaccine rollout). Descriptive analysis examined changes in food sources, food security, and daily FV consumption in cup equivalents (CEs) from time 1 to time 2. A multivariable logistic regression analysis examined factors associated with FV consumption. The Capital Region of New York State. 1553 adults 18years of age and older. Meeting the 2020-2025 MyPlate daily FV consumption recommendations. There were statistically significant (P <.05) increases in the use of supermarkets, eat-in restaurants, farmers' markets, and convenience stores from time 1 to time 2. Food insecurity (40.1% vs 39.4%) and FV consumption (2.6 CE vs 2.4 CE) slightly declined but not significantly. Home food procurement such as gardening and foraging (OR, 1.61; 95% CI, 1.08-2.37) and shopping at food co-op/health food stores (OR, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.07-2.49) were significantly associated with the FV outcome, and these relationships were not modified by food security status. The present study highlights the importance of food sources in understanding adult dietary behavior during the transitional period of the pandemic. Continuing efforts to monitor access to food sources, food insecurity, and dietary behavior are warranted as various COVID-related emergency food assistance measures have expired.