Echando Una Mano: Community Food and Nutrition Assistance Providers’ Perceived Ability to Adequately Serve Latino Adults with Limited Income and Limited English Proficiency in the US

Key Points

• Nutrition assistance programs face challenges in effectively supporting Latino adults with low income.
• Providers perceive barriers related to language and cultural competencies, impacting service delivery.
• Assessment involved a qualitative study of community food providers focusing on their experiences and perceptions.
• Addressing these gaps could enhance food access for Latino adults, indicating a need for improved training.