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In this study, we aimed to evaluate existing collaborations and explore opportunities for further cross-sector engagement.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n From December 2020 to March 2021, we conducted semi-structured interviews (N = 34) with informants involved in increasing child food access in North Carolina. Our informants represented different sectors, including community (e.g., food pantry), education (e.g., school lunch program), and government (e.g., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Rapid qualitative analysis was used to interpret the results and identify themes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Informants rarely mentioned the health care sector as a source of referrals or as a collaborator. Barriers limiting access to food insecurity programs were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, including lack of transportation, stigma deterring use, limited food choice, and burdensome enrollment processes. Stakeholders recommended mitigating barriers through the expansion of food delivery, co-localization of assistance programs in schools and health care settings, increased food choice, and supporting cross-program enrollment mechanisms.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Limitations<\/jats:title>\n The majority of the stakeholders represented programs from five counties in central North Carolina, with only a few representing statewide initiatives.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The COVID-19 pandemic both highlighted the fragmented system of food insecurity organizations and accelerated development of cross-sector collaborations to reduce access barriers. Health care systems are siloed from school and community efforts but have the opportunity to leverage ongoing innovative policy initiatives to construct novel cross-sector models. 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