COVID-19 threatens the health and safety of children around the world. In addition to the immediate threat of infection, COVID-19 is placing more children at risk of malnutrition by increasing food insecurity and limiting access to health and nutrition services. Protecting nutrition bolsters children’s immunity and supports their future health and development. The nutrition sector is now stepping up to advocate for nutrition as a central part of the response to COVID-19, but only a truly equitable response will protect the children who need it most.
Resources
SPOON has published and compiled the resources below in an effort to ensure the health and safety of children and the caregivers who nourish them. We will add to these resources over time and welcome comments and suggestions emailed to info@spoonfoundation.org.
- One Year Later: The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Nutrition Blog post reflecting on the impact of COVID-19 on children with disabilities and children without family care more than one year into the pandemic.
- Nutrition for ALL children is critical to COVID-19 response Blog post written by Mishelle Rudzinski, Executive Director, and Carolyn Moore, Policy and Advocacy Advisor for SPOON about the need to maintain and enhance nutrition for strengthening children against infection.
- SPOON Briefing Note (May 2020) Links between COVID-19 and nutrition for vulnerable children.
- SPOON’s COVID-19 Guidelines for Residential Institutions Keeping children nourished during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Supporter Email – March 18, 2020 Updating our supporters on SPOON’s response to the pandemic and our focus on the future of SPOON’s kids.