취약계층 대상 공공급식기관의 식재료 조달 실태 분석

An Analysis of Food Procurement in Public Meal Service Agencies for Low-income Households

This study provides an overview of food procurement in congregate meal services, particularly targeting low-income households. The welfare agencies provding food assistance for low-income children or seniors include Social Welfare Centers, Senior Welfare Centers, and Community Child Centers. A qualitative and quantitative survey of over 130 procurement practitioners in the welfare agencies was conducted to understand food procurement practices such as food quality assurance, delivery system, and assessment of food quality and safety. The analysis of the survey as well as comparison with the U.S. case provides a basis for policy recommendations for improving food procurement methods in welfare agencies of Korea.