Transportation and language access as crucial pillars for an immigrant-inclusive 21st-century food security program

Abstract

Our nation is facing an unprecedented crisis in food access and food security. Immigrant populations face particular challenges in equitable access to the food system, however many of these concerns have not been systematically described. To this end, we critically review recent work that demonstrates the importance of transportation and language access as independent determinants of access to food for immigrant communities. Furthermore, we highlight proposals to mitigate barriers to access, including both academic and community-driven approaches to create overlapping institutional commitments for inclusive policymaking that meets the specific needs of diverse populations.