Resources to Advance Food, Nutrition, and Health Equity

H2HC curates research, tools, reports, and other resources to help leaders across sectors stay informed, discover innovative approaches, and learn from work advancing health equity nationwide.

2026 People’s Health Care Survey: The Connection Between Health Care Costs and Basic Needs
United States of Care’s 2026 People’s Health Care Survey examines Americans’ experiences with health care affordability, access, insurance coverage, and trust in the health care system. Drawing …
State of the Safety Net – State Fact Sheets
The Urban Institute’s State Safety Net Fact Sheets provide state-by-state data on participation, eligibility, and the poverty-reducing impact of major public assistance programs, including SNAP,…
Conversations on Food Justice
Conversations on Food Justice is a collaboration between Food & Society at the Aspen Institute and Share Our Strength. This speaking series examines the roots and evolution of the food movement an…
Children’s HealthWatch Democratizing Our Data Dashboard
Democratizing Our Data is an initiative from Children’s HealthWatch designed to make portions of its extensive dataset on young children and families more accessible to advocates, researchers, p…
Children's HealthWatch
2026 State Health Disparities Report
The Commonwealth Fund’s 2026 State Health Disparities Report examines differences in health care access, quality, and outcomes across racial and ethnic groups in every state. This report analyzes ra…
Baseline Findings from the California Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Evaluation
This brief summarizes findings from the state of California’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Program’s baseline survey of participants. The program provides monthly guaranteed income through seven pilot …
From Farm to FIM: The Economic Impact of Local Food is Medicine
Food is Medicine (FIM) programs offer states a powerful opportunity to improve health while strengthening local economies. As states expand coverage for medically tailored meals, groceries, and produc…
Maintaining a Commitment to Health Equity
This Institute for Healthcare Improvement Report describes how health care organizations have adapted their health equity work following changes in the social and political landscape in 2025 and provi…
Addressing Nutrition And Food Insecurity Among Black Households In Georgia Through Guaranteed Income
Equitable access to nutritious food is crucial for household health, yet racial disparities in food security persist, often driven by income and wealth inequalities. Guaranteed income programs, which …
Food is Medicine Community Action Plan
Food & Society at the Aspen Institute launched its Food is Medicine Community Action Plan to support community-based organizations (CBOs) in scaling food-based health interventions. Developed i…
Healthcare as a Public Good
On this episode of RWJF’s The Intersection podcast, host Anton Gunn talks to Aija Nemer-Aanerud (People’s Action Institute) and Lindsey Muniak (Debt Collective)––two changemakers helpi…
Collaborative Infrastructure Framework
Partners In Health United States (PIH-US) and the Deloitte Health Equity Institute (DHEI) have released a co-authored framework for collaborative infrastructure. Full and extract versions of the …