Food and Dignity: Community Analysis of Food Insecurity in Puerto Rico

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Food insecurity in Puerto Rico is one of the most profound manifestations of inequality, a crisis that hits women, our children, older adults and people living in poverty the hardest. The dependence on imported food, together with the scarcity of accessible markets and the high prices of fresh products, place our population in an alarming situation of vulnerability. This report not only seeks to point out the flaws and challenges in the food system, but also to make recommendations that invite a structural transformation in the food policy of our archipelago

Objective:

Propose a structural transformation in Puerto Rico's food policy, based on the analysis of food insecurity and its challenges.

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Health, Hunger, Food Workshop
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The population of Puerto Rico, with a particular focus on women, children, older adults and people living in poverty.
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Alimentación y Dignidad: Análisis Comunitario de la Inseguridad Alimentaria en Puerto Rico
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