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Table 1 Descriptive characteristics of food banks and charitable food system experts interviewed (n = 6)

From: Implementing food bank and healthcare partnerships: a pilot study of perspectives from charitable food systems in Texas

Size

Program Scope/Experience

Food Bank/Healthcare Partnership Leader

 Large, urban

Food prescriptions, onsite food pantry, mobile food markets, screening, and referral network (Current)

 Small, rural

Screening and referral (Current)

 Large, urban

Mobile food/produce delivery, therapeutic food clinics, and electronic referral system (Current)

 Large, urban

Onsite food pantry, mobile food delivery, and tailored food boxes (Discontinued)

Charitable Food System Expert

 State-wide network

Leadership in state-wide organization that supports all food banks in Texas (Current)

 Regional, academic expert

Academic expert in community nutrition (Current), Leadership in local meal support program (Previous)