Creating strategies to help veterans access food and support services
Official title: Designing veteran-centered strategies to reduce and prevent food insecurity: A veteran and community-partnered approach
Funded at Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center · NIH-10993098 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping veterans who served after 9/11 and are struggling to get enough food, by connecting them with local groups and VA services that can support their needs and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2022 |
| Project end | September 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2HX003444-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10993098 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are post-9/11 veterans experiencing food insecurity or those who have not yet accessed VA services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not experience food insecurity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing food insecurity among post-9/11 veterans, who often face challenges like unemployment and poor access to healthcare. By partnering with community organizations, the project aims to improve awareness and access to VA services that can help veterans meet their social needs. The approach includes robust screening and referral processes to ensure veterans receive the support they require. The goal is to create a comprehensive strategy that not only provides food but also tackles the underlying issues contributing to food insecurity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for veterans by ensuring they have reliable access to food and essential support services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based approaches can effectively address social needs, making this a promising strategy for veterans.
Where this research is happening
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Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kamdar, Nipa P — Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Kamdar, Nipa P
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.