Food Insecurity Screening

Use this screening tool to determine whether or not the patient has access to food. Click yes or no after each question to move to the next step in the workflow. Click here for a printer-friendly PDF version.

 

Let's talk about the food you've got in the house. Are you worried your food will run out in the next week and you will not be able to get more?

 

Yes

No

Okay, let's talk about that for a minute. Can I help you make a plan to get more food?

 

Yes

No

Can you afford to buy the food you need?

 

Yes

No
Are you able to leave your home to pick up food?

 

Yes

No
Do you need food delivered to you?

 

Yes

No

That's really good to hear. If your situation changes and you need information on food resources, please visit communityresources.mountsinai.org to search for community resources or call 311. 
 

Reference home food delivery options

Reference food pick up options

Reference "Food Resource Guides by Neighborhood" and Mount Sinai Online Community Resource Guide