Food assistance programs are stepping up during heat waves

Amid rising temperatures, food banks and meal delivery services are playing a critical role in helping vulnerable populations stay safe, particularly older adults facing mobility and health challenges.

Frida Garza reports for Grist.

In short:

Citymeals on Wheels delivers food to more than 20,000 homebound seniors in New York, providing essential support during heat waves.
Volunteers not only bring meals but also check on recipients, helping prevent heat-related illnesses among socially isolated older adults.
Food banks across the country, such as those in Los Angeles and Texas, are responding to increased demand as extreme heat exacerbates food insecurity.

Key quote:

“One of the things we talk about during heat events is checking on your neighbor.”

— Heidi Brown, professor and program director of epidemiology at the University of Arizona

Why this matters:

Extreme heat disproportionately affects older adults, unhoused people and families with children, heightening food insecurity and health risks. As climate change intensifies, the role of food assistance in protecting vulnerable communities will grow even more essential.

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