Medidas implementadas en Chile para garantizar el acceso a los alimentos durante pandemia COVID-19

Objective: To describe governmental and non-governmental measures implemented in Chile to guarantee access and availability of food security during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Qualitative narrative study. The information was sought in the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Development and Family (MIDESO), Ministry of Agriculture and the National Board of Scholarships for School Aid (JUNAEB), as well as meetings with representatives of JUNAEB and MIDESO. Results: Government measures focused on supporting families that saw their income decreased, to a lesser extent, they focused on improving food availability. The non-governmental measures were mainly the delivery of food and hygiene products by private companies. Conclusion: It is necessary to assess the impact and monitor the effects of programs implemented related to food security during the pandemic to improve existing ones or implement new ones.