Food Insecurity in Los Angeles

Food insecurity brings negative health effects such as anemia, congenital disabilities in children, insufficient nutritional intake, anxiety, and mental exhaustion Food insecurity affects approximately 29% of all households in Los Angeles, and the COVID-19 pandemic likely exacerbated this problem. Indeed, higher demands for food arise when dealing with an emergency or economic catastrophe.This literature review will provide an overview of food insecurities, food deserts, and the role of poverty. The research discussed in the literature review will explore the effects of food insecurity on ethnic minorities, single mothers, children, and elderly individuals within the Los Angeles area. This project is intended to identify whether nutritional programs successfully improve people's health within the Los Angeles area while mitigating the risks of food insecurity during the pandemic.