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Briefs / February 16, 2023

WAFOOD Brief 12 – Food Security and Food Assistance in the Wake of COVID-19: A 4th Survey of Washington State Households

Published February 16, 2023, this brief focuses on findings from WAFOOD4 (December 2022/January 2023) and examines changes in food insecurity and food assistance in Washington State households as Washingtonians continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and food prices rise. Initial Findings A total of 5,052 Washington State residents responded to the WAFOOD4 survey. Among...

Briefs / August 31, 2022

Brief: Are sweetened beverage taxes equitable policy?

This study—the first to our knowledge using real-world tax data—explored the economic equity aspects of sweetened beverage taxes (SBT). The study looked at taxes paid, and benefits received from programs supported with tax revenues, by people with lower and higher incomes in three U.S. cities. Findings Taxes paid by people with lower incomes accounted for...

Reports / December 14, 2021

Washington State Food System Assessment Report

This report was prepared for the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and published online December 14, 2021. Titled The State of the Washington State Food System During COVID-19: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead, the report provides an in-depth assessment of the state of Washington’s food system during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies strengths, weaknesses, and ongoing risks affecting Washington’s food system, as...

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About CPHN

The Center for Public Health Nutrition facilitates interdisciplinary research to improve nutrition, food systems, and population health. Located within the University of Washington School of Public Health, the center brings together faculty and staff from the departments of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, and Health Services.

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Our Faculty Researchers

Adam Drewnowski

Professor, Epidemiology

Director, Nutritional Sciences Program

Director, Center for Public Health Nutrition

Jessica Jones-Smith

Associate Professor, Health Systems and Population Health

Associate Professor, Epidemiology

Lead Organizer, Collaborative on Obesity Research & Action (CORA)

Faculty Researcher, Center for Public Health Nutrition

Jennifer Otten

Associate Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

Food Systems Director, Nutritional Sciences Program

Adjunct Associate Professor, Health Systems and Population Health

Faculty Researcher, Center for Public Health Nutrition

Co-Director, Livable City Year

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Latest News & Coverage

March 8, 2023

How WA food banks are handling a hunger cliff

KUOW

March 8, 2023

Survey shows food insecurity remains high in Washington state

KOMO News

March 6, 2023

Fund food insecurity response in WA — and demand national fix

Seattle Times

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