Reflexões sobre assistência social e segurança alimentar e nutricional: relato de experiência no enfrentamento à insegurança alimentar em equipamentos de proteção social básica

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to reflect on the possibilities of bringing together the Social Assistance Policy - which is operationalized through the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS) - and the Food and Nutritional Security Policy - which is operationalized through the National Food and Nutritional Security System (SISAN) - in the daily operations of the Social Assistance Reference Centers (CRAS) in the municipality of Maracanaú-CE. For the theoretical construction that underpins this study, the main points of both policies were listed so that they can be understood, addressing the historical context in the world and in Brazil and the promulgation of their respective Organic Laws, National Policies and Systems of national scope. As for the methodology, the study is qualitative in nature and uses the Experience Report as a data collection strategy. The results show that, in the day-to-day care of users of the CRAS in Maracanaú, issues related to Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) are very present, and the CRAS needs to be articulated with the FNS equipment to make this referral. In turn, FNS policy facilities can function without being referenced by Social Assistance policy facilities, but they achieve greater effectiveness in guaranteeing the Human Right to Adequate Food for those at risk or in violation of their rights when they work together with Social Assistance facilities.