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0138/2026 - Solidarity Kitchens in Brazilian Regions: The Gateway to Food Security in Vulnerable Territories
Cozinhas Solidárias nas regiões brasileiras: porta de entrada para Segurança Alimentar em territórios vulnerabilizados

Author:

• Mariana Oliveira Iamamoto - Iamamoto, MO - <marianaiamamoto@usp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8053-6904

Co-author(s):

• Eric Keiji Tokuda - Tokuda, EK - <tokuda.ek@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6159-2500
• Betzabeth Slater Villar - Villar, BS - <bslater@usp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2511-1770
• Danniel Chaves - Chaves, D - <danniel.chaves@usp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4876-5651
• Alexandre Cláudio Botazzo Delbem - Delbem, ACBD - <acbd@icmc.usp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1810-1742.
• Semíramis Martins Álvares Domene - Domene, S. M. A. - <semiramisdomene@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3003-2153
• Aline Rissatto Teixeira - Teixeira, AR - <alinert@usp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8987-2838


Abstract:

The Brazilian Law No. 14,628/2023 establishes the Solidarity Kitchen Program, reinforcing the commitment to the Human Right to Adequate Food (HRAF). The program recognizes Solidarity Kitchens (SK), which provide free and quality food to vulnerable groups. This study describes and characterizes SK based on social vulnerability indicators. Data from SK were collected through a form from the Ministry of Social Development and Assistance (MDS) and cross-referenced with the municipalities' social vulnerability index. A total of 1,655 active SK responded to the form. The mapping revealed a higher concentration in capitals, while highly vulnerable municipalities lack SK. More than 50% of the SK do not have computer infrastructure, with the worst rates in the South (66.4%), Northeast (65.2%), and North (60.9%). Additionally, 18.8% and 20% of the SK in the North and Northeast, respectively, lack a refrigerator, and only 8.7% receive food from the Food Acquisition Program (FAP). The precarious infrastructure and limited access to the FAP highlight challenges and opportunities to strengthen SK and support public policies that ensure the HRAF.

Keywords:

Health Policy, Government Programs, Social Vulnerability Index, Food Security, Human Right to Adequate Food.

Content:

Solidarity Kitchens in Brazilian Regions: The Gateway to Food Security in Vulnerable Territories


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Iamamoto, MO, Tokuda, EK, Villar, BS, Chaves, D, Delbem, ACBD, Domene, S. M. A., Teixeira, AR. Solidarity Kitchens in Brazilian Regions: The Gateway to Food Security in Vulnerable Territories. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2026/Jun). [Citado em 25/09/2026]. Está disponível em: http://www.cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/solidarity-kitchens-in-brazilian-regions-the-gateway-to-food-security-in-vulnerable-territories/20036



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