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Responses were coded using thematic analysis. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Results: Seventy participants completed the questionnaire. Data analysis resulted in 3 major themes, including (i) (dis)comforts of food and eating, (ii) shifting views of food and food practices, and (iii) what supports? The themes revealed that many LGBTQ+\u2009individuals experienced stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a time in which their views and practices of food, cooking, and eating were changed. Nutritional supports were discussed in terms of family, friends, and partners. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Conclusion: The findings highlight the complexity to the meanings people give to food, cooking, and eating during stressful times. 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