Background. Poverty disproportionally affects persons with disabilities, elderly individuals and racialized groups. Leisure, play and rest are not prioritized in either services for or research with people living in poverty. Purpose. This study aims to examine the facilitators and barriers to participation in meaningful leisure activities for adults living in poverty. Method. We used community-based participatory research and art-based elicitation strategies with 39 service users at a food security organization. Findings. Individuals experiencing poverty value and engage in a variety of free and affordable leisure activities, but they are not afforded the necessary leisure opportunities, accommodations and supports as the general population. We co-created a map of local leisure resources to foster collective capacity in leisure planning, and to support organizations working with this population. Implications. Occupational therapists can work alongside members of underserved communities to uncover and address the systemic and local contextual barriers to engagement in leisure activities.

背景。贫困对残疾人、老年人和种族群体的影响尤为严重。在为贫困人口提供服务或研究方面，休闲、娱乐和休息都不是优先事项。目的。本研究旨在调查贫困成年人参与有意义的休闲活动的促进因素和障碍。方法。我们对一家食品安全组织的 39 名服务用户使用了基于社区的参与式研究和基于艺术的启发策略。发现。经历贫困的个人重视并参与各种免费和负担得起的休闲活动，但他们没有像普通人一样获得必要的休闲机会、住宿和支持。我们共同创建了一张当地休闲资源地图，以培养集体休闲规划能力，并支持与该人群合作的组织。影响。职业治疗师可以与服务不足的社区成员一起发现和解决参与休闲活动的系统性和当地环境障碍。