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| Community Food Security: Promoting Food Security and Building Healthy Food… | Mark Winne | 2004 | Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture | Special Reports & White Papers | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| Answering the Call to End Hunger: A Report to the… | Sarah Sherman | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Emergency Food Network | Field Reports | Domestic, Minnesota, St. Paul | Answering the Call to End Hunger: A Report to the Community on the Minnesota Food HelpLine evaluates … Read morehow the helpline operates and explains how it functions as | Emerson Fellow | |
| Why We Are Needed: Hunger Education for Hunger Relief Organizations | Milla Sanes | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Why We Are Needed: Hunger Education for Hunger Relief Organizations … Read moreprovides a learning module and resources for educating staff and volunteers of hunger relief organizations on the | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Chicago Community Food Security Initiatives Blog | Page May | 2011 | Food Systems and Agriculture, Urban Agriculture | Field Reports | Chicago, Illinois | The Chicago Community Food Security Initiatives Blog profiles city-based initiatives to connect groups working for a more sustainable, equitable, and just food system. The blog also features… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Around a Common Table: Advancing Community-Based SNAP Outreach for Latino… | Marie Lawrence | 2011 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Phoenix | Around a Common Table: Advancing Community-Based SNAP Outreach for Latino Households in Arizona summarizes findings from community interviews and quantitative analyses to document the level and location of Latino under-enrollment in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Rights & Resources Guide for Job-Seekers and Employees | Corbin Laedlein | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, Jackson, Mississippi | Rights & Resources Guide for Job-Seekers and Employees is a hand-held resource intended to inform Prosperity Center guests on the rights of employees and job-seekers in Mississippi… Read more | Emerson Fellow | RIGHTS RESOURCES GUIDE FOR JOBSEEKERS AND EMPLOYEES Produced for McTyere Street Jackson February Table Contents Introduction Who this guide What the Prosperity Center Midtown Partners Inc Disclaimer important note record keeping Job search Where can find job How evaluate advertisement Applying Interviewing questions are potential employers prohibited from asking Can request credit ratings economic status ask about previous arrests and convictions marital number children have should concerns regarding interview make hiring decisions based what they see Internet Wages minimum wage Mississippi covered regulations tipped employees overtime when does employer owe When entitled receive pay deduct money wages commission commissioned jobs contact any Vacations Breaks Sick Leave vacation sick andor personal days eligible under Family Medical act break work vacations breaks leave Sexual Harassment sexual harassment Ive been sexually harassed Workplace Safety rights workplace safety Occupational Health Administration OSHA believe environment unsafe making out how dangerous chemicals with penalized reporting workers compensation provide coverage begin injured issue receiving Unions union some benefits joining forming form join penalize wanting interested Union having problems Discrimination types discrimination illegal antidiscrimination laws apply all Are orientation gender identity included protections language discriminated against Termination Unemployment fired trying quit will unemployment insurance benefit amount determined long denied 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| Outreach and Application Assistance: Case Studies of California SNAP Outreach… | Lisa Hahn | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | California, Domestic, Oakland | Outreach and Application Assistance: Case Studies of California SNAP Outreach Trainings is a compilation of best practices in community-based SNAP outreach training methods from across California.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Outreach and Application Assistance Case Studies California SNAP Trainings Lisa Hahn Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Association Food Banks Franklin Street Ste Oakland lhahnhungercenterorg wwwcafoodbanksorg Table Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Overview Alameda County Community Bank Figure ACCFB ThreePart Training Benchmark Institute FAST Materials Merced Human Services Agency San Diego Coalition Inventory CalFresh Practices Recommendations Thanks honor help see this project fruition humbled inspired the passion dedication those working increase accessibility particular would like give thanks Marie Contreras Rosemary French Liz Gomez Pickney Jen Tracy Stephanie Nishio Bill York for report This possible partnership between Congressional Center Washington Through Fellowship was placed able complete The views expressed are solely author Questions comments about publication can directed collection ideas how counties food banks community organizations collaborating outreach provide application assistance aim document current unique stamp approaches promote sharing best practices institutionalize training efforts Background constitutes part research phase larger proposed Statewide CFAA Certification large multiethnic geographically diverse state myriad methods have developed last decade communitybased Since approximately need statewide has been visible vocalized aims greater enrollment eligible Californians program support doing OnSite Visits Interviews via Telephone Email Conducted September oers twolevel twice year taught county Social Program Specialist Each lasts two hours covers basics eligibility determining household composition filling out complex issues such senior disabled clients drug felons immigrants homelessness quarterly reporting include booklet that includes PowerPoint overview fliers multiple languages Francisco nonprofit performance development organization links people learning social justice annually threeday twonight residential Skills Network Healthy subcontractors skillsbased follows threesection sequential model where participants advance next sequence every manual covering all topics well additional prescreening negotiating tools containing these resources more also given provides directly dedicated contact trainees twoday oered onsite cover process strategies scenarios nutrition education reference guide Nutritional Education content its first with independent overthephone contract agencies throughout conduct 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| Tasteful Change: Lessons in Healthier Vending from U.S. Cities | Stefani Cox | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Tasteful Change: Lessons in Healthier Vending from U.S. Cities is a resource guide for the Chicago Park District as it begins the implementation of its healthier vending… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Tasteful Change Lessons Healthier Vending from Cities Compiled February Stefani Cox Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Table Contents Acknowledgements Purpose III Introduction Across the Profile Kansas City Minneapolis New York Portland San Diego Seattle Summary Best Practices for Chicago VII Conclusion VIII Appendices The vending profile information provided this resource guide was collected through interviews with key park and city government staff Without their cooperation final prodect would not have been possible Thank you your time support purpose serve Park District moves forward implementation evaluation its healthier snack program can also provide any future changes Chicagos beverage standards Additionally other cities developing programs may find useful within foods that children are exposed early life influence pattern eating habits adultsi Madhuri Kakarala PhD What number different meanings depending goals initiative For instance policy could regulate machines contain only items fat content less simply specify machine need low Regardless exact food guidelines set criteria encourages more nutritious options snacks andor beverages sold Why invest Research around schools provides some background connection between nutrition study published Journal Adolescent Health showed students younger grades availability sweets correlated higher sweet consumption overall when compared without available machinesii Increased then lead obesity related health issues This correlation evidenced several studies such one has linked soft drink intake childreniii Because parks both frequented youth who somewhat confined institution many parallels drawn efforts Some governments gone far develop based school policies Acknowledgments Providing throughout entire district creates opportunity affect access variety neighborhoods impact crosses ethnic socioeconomic lines due varying demographics patrons given Improving nutritional potential greater single femaleheaded households Hispanics blacks lowincome populations all which rates insecurity malnutrition than demographic counterpartsiv Obesity Data shows aged Illinois were obese whereas overallv See below Preteen Teen Rates Exceed Levels Percent years old Trust Americas disparity even starker comparing age rate among year olds Chicagovi next page Children Aged Have Much Higher Prevalence Than Years Old data Ogden CLOCC press release will important step addressing these disparities Policy established altering Request Proposals vendors include restrictions calories sugar sodium currently process implementing new contract according first implement following profiles highlight already begun changing These should considering They insight into development community relations sustainability factors Please note profiled herein constitute exhaustive list Overview citywide Currently there official but working vendor two property goal longrun contracts began Juices water recommended Granola oatmeal packs mozzarella cheese Implementation Process Purchasing Division worked venders dietician chairperson Wellness examine catalogue line products Obstacles struggled high prices choices though Department helping identify affordable yet Successes committed Promotion Evaluation survey about sent out large departments months after added companies reviewed responses improve product suggestions item does sell well tends replaced Sustainability hopeful mindset guidance Support education advertising employees Examples Recommendations clear plan communication public reasons what expected Contact Lynda Abbott Contract Performance Manager Missouri lynda_abbottkcmoorg Hall Courtesy Sarah Recreation planning pilot went effect later Each offered stipend participation technical resources experimentation planned Based USDA Fat Maximum total saturated Sugar weight Sodium Minnesota MDH awarded million counties tribal local reduce Minnesotans overweight use tobacco One projects developed grant improving project stages baseline assessment period Collection sales over week transition weeks slightly relaxed version allow wider resistant There formal contracting system recently reorganized positions changed Community feedback difficult obtain Many variables control Sales collection found percentage stocked directors overwhelmingly supportive offer taste testing Other promotional steps included signage comment boxes Guidelines photographed various Overall revenue gains losses hopefully become selfsustainable used create written systemchange promote beginning Having lower expectation requires too much management outline expectations beforehand Reuben Meillier Project Specialist Statewide Improvement Program Family sarahreubenmeillierciminneapolismnus South Street Room More Information appendix beforeandafter photographs NYC implemented affects including buildings button placement quantity buttons certain size drinks caloric labeling space pricing addition stringent apply locations regularly under Buttons purchasing must located position highest selling display every sells Beverages areas unsweetened milk fewer per collaborative Education Parks came result outside funding source Integrating NYCs preexisting required careful coordination ultimately across agencies same needs wait cite successes Promotional depict healthy activities taken place unofficial measures indicate financial adopting Joel Metlen Deputy Director Concessions JoelMetlenparksnycgov Arsenal Central Fifth Avenue Citywide Beverage Machine Standards instituted June applies owned fats trans Snacks serving Snack cannot fruitvegetable juice plainflavored smaller ounce Development residents approached making created committee modeled bill Healthy Foods Oregon Students regulates promoted experienced pushback regulations department Nutrition Alliance often frequent stores near centers junk bring likely purchase Parents thanked providing informational materials signs happened However seen since change opinion benefits having outweigh current decrease Doug Brenner Zone DougBrennerportlandoregongov Ave Recreations Centers Pools Informational handout Specifics Proposed sign March County DPR county Later Human Services Agency took adapting countywide now covers fiber Machines recreation sports facilities comply while open spaces Sports All except team Network language attending Step summit moved multiple creating tension prior initially met resistance wanted back Taste helpful employee concerns initiated eventually adopted example allowed advertise soda sides Childhood Initiative conducting indepth Informal neither nor significantly Moving level increased embraced concessions Study worth evaluating account seasonal fluctuation attendance Consider nonfinancial advantages commitment Christine Lafontant ChristineLafontantsdcountycagov Chesapeake Suite California Board Supervisors Choice Options Property Product SeattleKing Countys Public received CDC Part SPR starting ParksHealthy You sites focus pools carbohydrate caffeine carbonation Intake levels divided healthiest Items category grams Juice offerings consist Caffeinated discouraged volunteers assessed before made talking points initial complaints they address talks Leadership turnover led continuity Nearby convenience fast restaurants incentive involve stocking see positive behavioral gave sheets displayed directed members informal Stable show profits Patrons request requesting lesshealthy receiving educational plans expansion remain steadfast seek Ideally partner business interests private organizations manager financially responsive order manage costs avoid loss sure maintain price David Jensen DavidJensenseattlegov Dexter North Sample Frequently Asked Questions Common obstacles Resistance unhealthy Difficulties managing transitioning company Turnover reorganization Original expanded either scope Most did Commitment continue Develop literature explain shifting Work Utilize Use monies promotion closely ensure look recommendations developmental reaching epic proportions individual gateway obesityrelated physically infrastructure leveraging needed make Image Credit Cover photograph courtesy httpwwwkcmoorgCKCMOAboutUsKnowYourCityGovernmentindexhtm ReubenMeillier httpwwwcenterforafricanservicesorgGetting_Around_NYChtml httpwwwvisitingdccompictureseattleskylinepictureasp Junk School Causing Sep Fresh Feb Rovner Food Sold Associated With Student Dietary Volume Jan Pages httpwwwjahonlineorgarticleSXfulltext iii Ross Emma Soft Drink Linked ABC NewsHealth Nov Action Center Overweight Consortium Lower Appendix |
| Just Out of Reach: Our Unequal Access to Healthy Food | Cara Brumfield | 2011 | Food Access, Food Justice | Field Reports | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Just Out of Reach: Our Unequal Access to Healthy Food … Read moredocuments food accessibility and food justice initiatives in Boston. | Emerson Fellow | |
| Food Policy Councils: Practice and Possibility | Sarah Borron | 2003 | Advocacy and Education, Community Food Security, Food Policy Councils/Coalitions, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Domestic, Eugene, Oregon | Food Policy Councils: Practice and Possibility reports on the role of Food Policy Councils in the Community Food Security movement, which build and support partnerships among anti-hunger,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Policy Councils Practice and Possibility Sarah Marie Borron Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center HungerFree Community Report Eugene Oregon February Table Contents Acknowledgements PART Council Basics Introduction Members Structure Tasks Challenges Developing Lane County Background Finding Place Government Networking with Other Organizations Works Cited Profiles Austin Texas Berkeley California Hartford Connecticut Iowa Knoxville Tennessee Onondaga New York Portland Tahoma System Washington State Toronto Ontario Stakeholder Involvement Charts Online Resources See wwwlanefoodorgfoodpolicycouncils III Directory There are number people organizations that have enabled work deserve heartfelt thanks Thanks FOOD for hosting all the staff making our office place where care community translates into each other Jen Jessica Susan been tremendous colleagues Justin Kathryn folks upstairs Henry indeed who made FFLC cheery Coalition Board particularly Research Committee its support well Both these inspired their improve Countys food system Lauren Maul intern writing three policy council profiles part her authorship credited within Kim providing wonderful home sending here hunger fellows help see national context USDA Projects Grant program funding project which this report was written Finally whose able describe You broken ground exciting field seeds planted there will bear fruit long time come Most local policies extent they exist not occur coordinated fashion municipal governments Health departments cover nutrition safety planning addresses land use Issues such access may addressed transportation outside government through nonprofit banks antihunger The growing security movement links sustainable agriculture groups encourages examining issues together councils embodiment vision state city developed first focus explicitly related Since then cities counties even few states created address holistically These projects communities overall farmers farming practices Overall members translate sometimes disconnected areas common terms transform winlose situations winwin opportunities communitys health economy environment McRae This describes how uniquely make translations from barriers result more foodsecure typically diverse representing many different sectors involved include processors wholesalers distributors grocers restaurateurs advocates school representatives religious leaders scholars concerned citizens voluntary appointed positions Departments Agriculture Transportation Economic Development county represented advises specific department representative often sits PortlandMultnomah instance reports directly Sustainable Commission two serve Sometimes sponsoring donated valuable asset both persons activities status gives Dahlberg unique perspectives can yield creative solutions ones might happened but collaboration group study some revealed those focused narrowly did succeed took broader approach systems allows discourse opportunity citizen panel City Multnomah Commissioners strategies conserve resources Office while tends towards need Diversity important beginning original participants set direction With comes challenges however know little about others expertise also vary ideas what constitutes assigned without necessarily joining out interest establish good communication greater happen when required someone initial meetings must thus develop knowledge neutral facilitator ideal process Winne definitions doing year allow clearer educational tools regardless background accomplish bring meaningful way selection designed identify Thorough job descriptions were roles Though paid description outlined developing political connections obtaining information advisory boards subsections nonprofits entities official sanction Being associated has advantages likely receive conference rooms though guaranteed tied agency difficult cut Tying issue public development give stability Some incorporate rather than become freer critical actions agendas apart priorities Nonprofit less Prehm shoulder responsibility fundraising Rod avoid task much possible notes governmentallyapproved compete limited available funds just frustrating timeconsuming Regardless placement network politicians administrators build existing relationship makes gaining easier Part fulltime extremely useful respect Such provides continuity assistance promoting implementing recommendations flexibility structure review built formation modified necessary adjust stakeholders seeks initially recruited businessman retail industry later realized knew distribution wholesaling infrastructure would effective needed form committees particular topic provide presents new possibilities Already statewide Utah North Carolina Oklahoma Mexico Risk Management Agency funded Drake Agricultural Law Pardee had them models interested stay very same networks share maximize coordinate regional efforts Local follow clear boundaries programs organizing service facilitate institutional purchasing foods better facilitated level conjunction generate informed decide response pressing Access Denied residents lowincome neighborhoods fewer smaller expensive outlets parts Residents above average rates dietrelated illness Type diabetes AustinTravis formed worked lowcost gardens neighborhood provided source cheap nutritious Advisory faced similar problem bus routes connect quality grocery stores line reduced travel store approximately hour roundtrip gather unknown formulating like described example monitors prices uses ensure equitable pricing chains given researching six systemsuch regionallyproduced foodand recommending area Many write annual document dual purpose educating itself Even general basic mean garner education understand tangible changes generates sorts special constituencies roofers association promote rooftop insulate buildings reducing heating cooling costs absorb carbon dioxide citys contribution greenhouse effect Not mention fresh Roberts collaborated road map direct farm markets contains location short easy consumers find Farm Map Along collaborations completed prefeasibility composting greenhouses Atmospheric Fund districts lunches expand breakfast summer lunch cases serves facilitating role stronger bodies They casebycase basis instances request formal passed one nations October Advocacy operate take position legislation produced fifteen discussion papers topics ranging incorporating urban impact international trade agreements Canadian wrote accepted supporting federal ban genetically educate themselves policymakers foodrelated spend pieces represent Annual documents publicity surrounding get word strengthening challenging balance tasks Reaching between running leads focusing Successful assessments coin mobilize cause spur turn needs appropriately strong encourage complete Strong relationships move forward More examples found still concept prove usefulness Also budget constraints facing municipalities cuts puts onus achieve success early However mentioned before nature requires significant startup reach Starting small research initiative quick noteworthy results best step gain should entity larger endeavors future Limited cited over again limitations forms minimal nonexistent any face commitments noted member ways For unfortunately causes lapses activity Biehler Others look projectbyproject variety sources seek commitment started personnel parttime key connection governmental quartertime technical matters supervises Americorps volunteer Cordello Matters 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| Community Food Security 101: What’s the Food System Got To… | Bridget Murphy, Amy Matthews | 2003 | Advocacy and Education, Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Phoenix, Tucson | Community Food Security 101: What’s the Food System Got To Do With It? is an interactive education tool giving participants a “tour” of the global food system… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Interactive Educational Tool Community Food Security practical concept that gives fresh breath life the antihunger movement face rising hunger and increasing alienation from our food sources community security gaining momentum Conduct workshop catalyze change your Association Arizona Banks Bank Tucson Developed Amy Matthews Bridget Murphy Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows January Table Contents Introduction Facilitator Checklist Instructions Key Term Definitions Script Discussion Questions Works Cited Web Resources Appendix Character Cards Signs interactive 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| Creating a Hunger-Free Worcester County: Hunger and Food Security Profile… | Wick Ruehling | 2004 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Field Reports | Domestic, Massachusetts, Shrewsbury | Creating a Hunger-Free Worcester County: Hunger and Food Security Profile of Worcester County offers a detailed analysis and summary of hunger and food security in Worcester, including… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Creating HungerFree Worcester County Profile Hunger and Food Security Massachusetts Byron Stewart Wick Ruehling Bill Emerson Congressional Fellows February Table Contents Section One Introduction Acknowledgments The Bank III Statement Purpose Methodology Two Quadrant Data VII VIII Three Analysis for Four Appendix Without the help number individuals this report never would have been possible First foremost everyone staff whose knowledge energy towards shared goal creating hungerfree reinvigorated our efforts each day particular Lois MaitlandPaire supervisor who shaped details project oversight kept ball rolling Jean McMurray leadership vast hunger issues antihunger community was invaluable resource also thank Kenneth Crater Board Directors Paula Buonomo Hon Jim McGovern hospitality made feel welcome Maureen Power State College Project Bread Rachels Network all advocates your cause noble realistic participation were vital aspects Last but not least like Center Kristin Anderson CHC her constant support Cooney John Kelly Aileen Carr other Established program Catholic Charities communitybased nonprofit organization mission engage educate lead food bank moved from its original location larger facility meet increased need residents Between became independent certified affiliate Americas Second Harvest form square foot new Shrewsbury This move greatly WCFBs capacity store distribute recruit volunteers expand programming purchased two trucks launched Serving Program acquire deliver perishable April construction onpremises Community Kitchen Nutrition Education completed kitchen serves home Fare Start preparation culinary arts training September celebrated first graduation seven student chefs addresses basic nutrition families living below poverty level Today carries out partnering with agencies including pantries neighborhood senior centers soup kitchens Central communities During fiscal year WCFB distributed pounds grocery product estimated that served over children women men following statement crafted March free step process deemed necessary indepth research developed implemented serving purpose analyzing security various parts county conjunction order identify available resources within different areas quadrants provides profile assets needs quadrant well itself includes Geographic Information Systems previously being utilized Clark University Finally expected establishment networks advisory councils corresponds overall engaging educating leading create using local several ways Engage current partners potential Educate about their address bring together information needed make informed decisions operationalizing Lead coordinating body best practices only distribution legislative advocacy very fundamental way hopes will establish baseline activities perspective hungerrelief corresponding strategies achieve exists complement studies such Harvests America has sustained network clearinghouse provide pursuing which serve same share coordinate Report kickoff advancing along continuum Networks genesis Advisory Councils wider setting framework Annual Countywide Conference integral part strategic plan longterm Once database continue work maintain updated thereby providing ongoing Based input Committee Advocacy committee sustain reports recommendations board advocate implementation Future hiring dedicated person enhance upon accomplished ensure ability Overview Free focuses what refers Green Card consider emergency primary thus far partnered are located outside boarders these surveyed represents approximately those survey 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known thresholds arrive figures Bureau updates used statistical purposes guidelines issued every Register Department Health Human Services simplification more amenable administrative determining financial eligibility federal However official statistics calculated For considered cutoff most HHS Poverty Guidelines Size Family Unit Contiguous States Alaska Hawaii additional add Emergency providers universal record keeping Therefore detail accuracy data varies significantly harvesting analogous had adopt broad units measure per month recorded terms Upon witnessing relatively close correlation between fraction reported received service aggregate average fractions category Unfortunately due limits imposed varying quality records accurate quantified they dispense monthly generally varied according classification Most responded how many brown bags banana boxes filled give meals prepare few mostly ones excellent respond four presented originate Survey chapter devoted solely presenting relative 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| Urban Agriculture in Hartford | Shana McDavis-Conway | 2004 | Food Systems and Agriculture, Urban Agriculture | Field Reports | Connecticut, Domestic, Hartford | Urban Agriculture in Hartford is a multi-component presentation on the benefits, challenges, and potential of urban agriculture, including specific recommendations for the city of Hartford, that is… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Farming the City Urban Agriculture Hartford presentation Shana McDavisConway Emerson National Hunger Fellow Food System What Neighbors turning vacant lot into community garden apartment dweller growing cherry tomatoes their window Children planting vegetable school Greenhouses filled with gourmet herbs sold restaurants rooftop plants gardener selling her peppers farmers market families buying food that was grown less than mile away Growing and other plant animal products around city Producing processing marketing response demand urban consumers uses intensive production methods recycles wastes 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| Developing Leaders in a Community Group | Lori Leibowitz | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Developing Leaders in a Community Group is a comprehensive guide to developing community leaders designed to assist community groups, including instructions on how to plan and run… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Welcome One the most important things you can organizer community group develop and educate leaders Better make for more sustainable educated members stronger successful This guide meant help process educating developing based experiences Emerson National Hunger Fellow Lori Leibowitz who worked starting communitybased advocacy called Voices Against Task Force manual includes lessons she learned resources used workshops facilitated not organizing rather your There are several ways which use this You learn 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| Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County | Elizabeth Whelan | 2004 | Community Food Assessments, Community Food Security, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Access, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County is a complete website exploring the diverse and unique array of food security resources in the Tucson area, including… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Assessment of Food Security in Ward 8 | Rachel Clay | 2004 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Field Reports | Domestic, Washington, DC | Assessment of Food Security in Ward 8 identifies the problems an inadequate food system brings to the residents of this historically underserved area of Washington, D.C. and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Road food Security___________________________Recommendations Farmers Markets are great way bridge the gap between growers and community they provide fresher alternatives for produce than typical grocery stores which ship from hundreds sometime thousands miles away However Ward farmers markets there not thriving other around city These few suggested improvements that could made address issue AFM moved more prominent location such further Anacostia near big chair perhaps nearer hightraffic area metro station This would attract passersby who otherwise had planned come market but stop anyway out curiosity surveyed all agreed problem 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| Advocacy Retooled | Sarah Garrett, Patience Butler | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Field Reports | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | Advocacy Retooled is an innovative anti-hunger and poverty advocacy toolkit targeted at community level anti-hunger leaders designed to communicate the importance of advocacy work in eradicating hunger… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Advocacy Retooled When you imagine movement for social change picture the faces inspiring leaders Martin Luther King Nelson Mandela hold mirror see your own reflection Social movements are made millions ordinary people trying live with meaning and solidarity world that does its best drum message Look out Number One Many small acts make The who engage these actions tell themselves they need something although know this one particular act may not immediate difference Standing post office Peace sign writing letter editor support antihunger bill 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seen kinder gentler definitely winwin situation Benefits Fundraising Support shrinking collaboration attractive front fundraising channels funds corporate Publicity objectives Partnering corporation credibility reputation increase customer trust championing unpopular increased higher evaluations Cause marketing kawz lytd maarkting association forprofit company intended companys product ADVOCATE proceeds devoted initiativeeg transportation Washington branches onsite tour Successful NonprofitBusiness Relationships Our Walnut Acres Save Scholastic Inc Habitat Humanity Walt Disney BusinessCorporation Attracting Retaining Customers Market Differentiation Niche Markets Motivated Loyal Employees Reinforced Company Mission Tool original toolkit starting document grow expand toolbox recognize fellow advocates looked guidance Oregons Activities httpwwwroporgdecletterhtm Atlanta Bank terrific educational curriculum AntiHunger clip pictures httpwwwacfborgprojectshunger_ Green Festival logo httpwwwgreenfestivalscomkitchenhtm Hands Portland Contact httpwwwhandsonportlandorg Alert Banks newsletter httpwwworegonfoodbankorgresearch_and_actionlegislative_update quote cover entitled SocialServices Must Mobilize Mark Rosenman dated October |
| Five Year Strategic Plan to Stamp out Hunger | Corina Bullock, Heather Axford | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Domestic, Florida, Tallahassee | Five Year Strategic Plan to Stamp out Hunger is a report for Florida’s Food Security Team, a coalition of state agencies that administer USDA nutrition programs and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | FFFLLLOOORRRIIDDDAAASSS FFFIIIVVVEEE YYYEEEAAARRR SSSTTTRRRAAATTTEEEGGGIIICCC PPPLLLAAANNN_____________________________________________________________________________ STAMP OUT HUNGER Executive Summary Highlights Fact Sheet Stamp Out Hunger Team Members Grassroots Organizations Introduction and Background Development Floridas Five Year Strategic Plan The Living Document Conclusion Appendix Program Descriptions State Agency Performance Targets from Nutrition Outreach Campaigns Florida Farm Security Rural Investment Act Relevant Sections _____________________________________________________________________________ Report Impact Prepared Heather Axford Corina Bullock Congressional Fellows Updated Annual Update MGT America Inc ________________________________EXECUTIVE SUMMARY______________________________ creating comprehensive approach ending hunger among children lowincome people through unprecedented partnership between several state agencies communitybased grassroots organizations Department Agriculture Consumer Services Children Families Education Elder Affairs the Health formed Food September begin development FiveYear Acknowledging importance collaborative efforts public private sectors such Association Banks Panhandle Area Migrant Center Community Action play active role considers its living document that continues evolve new ideas are incorporated plan outlined this represents most current updates established October Below summary goals objectives included Goal Improve awareness food insecurity available resources reduce problem Objective Increase use information about assistance programs clients Expand participation eligible populations program insecure National School Lunch Breakfast Programs Summer Special Milk Child Care including After Snack Homeless WIC Adult availability Farmers Market FMNP sites percentage elderly population with access nutritious amount delivered serve needy Encourage healthy eating habits participants Strengthen nutrition education activities job referrals providing stamp households Close gaps Assistance Identify Reduce administrative barriers networking partnerships their respective both have taken USDA challenge seriously become unified fight This records progress made during past year well since inception partner will continue effort address strategies set forth end _____________________________ HIGHLIGHTS FACT SHEET_________________________ With approval Service FNS DCF has implemented simplified reporting waiver for recertified every six months Participants report only household changes result income exceeding federal poverty level size prescreening software individuals can call get prescreened over phone also online Resource Directory Impacts Helpline had received calls already increase total who applied stamps them Pilot provided application process seniors Gadsden Leon Counties worked Secretary Jerry Regier service announcement regarding those called then Average monthly July June was baseline counties issued coupons payments increased data exceeded target goal increasing number SFSP using CACFP school districts sponsoring Seamless developed tools ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________STAMP TEAM MEMBERS____________________ Location Member Email Address Winewood Blvd Bldg Tallahassee Fax Steve Peacock Barbara Oti Gary Scott Steve_Peacockdcfstateflus Barbara_Otidcfstateflus Gary_Scottdcfstateflus District North Monroe Street Janice Miller Janice_Millerdcfstateflus Bureau Distribution Calhoun Mayo Building Suite Gloria Van Treese vantregdoacsstateflus Physical Esplanade Way Mailing Bald Cypress Bin Phil Reeves Ellen Farrell phil_reevesdohstateflus ellen_Farrelldohstateflus Debbie Eibeck Mary Ann Patterson debbie_eibeckdohstateflus maryann_pattersondohstateflus Chronic Disease Prevention HSFCD ext Wes Payne Manager Day Coordinator Wes_paynedohstateflus _________________STAMP MEMBERS continued________________ Management West Gaines Room Jackie Jackiewestmaildoestateflus Linda Miles mileslbelderaffairsorg Division Housing Shumard Oak Boulevard Hilda Frazier Susan Lawrence hildafrazierdcastateflus susanlawrencedcastateflus Centre Pointe Penny Walker Bos Fred Seamon pbosmgtamercom fseamonmgtamercom Bronough John Butler Dorinda George Doug Perry johnbutlerfnsusdagov dorindageorgefnsusdagov dougperryfnsusdagov Place Box Gainesville Freddie Hickmon freddiehickmonflusdagov Representative Southeast Region Forsyth Atlanta Phone Kirk Farquharson Charlie Simmons kirkfarquharsonfnsusdagov charliesimmonsfnsusdagov _____________________________STAMP HUNGER___________________________ GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS Organization Contact EMail Key Quincy Maria Pouncey pounceympaecorg Research FRAC Connecticut Ave Washington Geraldine Henchy Vollinger ghenchyfracorg emvaolcom Share Krome City Patricia Robbins patriciafarmshareorg Human Coalition Dade County Terrace Miami Melissa Buckner melissabhscdadeorg FACA Park Avenue Wilma McKay Wilmafacaorg South Recovery Jule Littman ssffraolcom East Colonial Orlando Greg Mellowe flahomelesscoalmindspringcom Magnolia Drive Debra Susie dsusieflimpactorg Petersburg Free Clinic Ext Rose Marcelin rosespfcyahoocom Salem Court Judy Laster jlasterfsfsaorg SHARE Second Tampa Nagle lnaglesharefloridacom Americans Harvest Bank Big Bend Northwest Passage Cindy Wagner representing cwagnersecondharvestorg Catholic Conference Sheila Hopkins Mike McCarron shopkinsflacathconforg mccarronflacathconforg ________________________INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND________________________ History persistence United States trouble advocates general However coordinating degree May Administrator challenged southeastern states meet urged form all administering USDAfunded direct need three critical components reaching |
| Advocating for Change | David Pedulla | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Food Policy Councils/Coalitions | Field Reports | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | Advocating for Change is a step by step guide for food banks on how to form anti-hunger advocacy committees in their communities. It contains detailed information about… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Acknowledgements The support many people has made the vision this Handbook reality First must thank Angela Martin supervisor who provided valuable insight and inspiration for work Also big you Advocacy Department Oregon Food Bank Cassandra Garrison Julie Massa Kim Thomas This would not have been possible without Laurie Trieger Jessica Chanay FOOD Lane County Eugene leaders Service Providers Network SPAN Karen Lyn Pauline Joe Softich Don Nordin Roxann OBrien Their hard dedication advocacy project what also like Mother Father brother Mark their undying love all that Lastly Congressional Hunger Center especially Aileen Carr opportunity undertake necessary complete Table Contents Part Introduction How Use Why Banks Important Steps Forming Committee Your Should form committee Who should table |
| Linking Anti-Hunger Organizations to Free Tax Preparation | Daniele Nyirandutiye | 2005 | Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Linking Anti-Hunger Organizations to Free Tax Preparation outlines various outreach efforts made by the Center for Economic Progress to connect clients of emergency food providers in Illinois… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps… | Lucinda Megill | 2005 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps at Farmer’s Markets details the process of making food stamp acceptance a reality at outdoor farmer’s markets,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Bridging the Technological Divide guide accepting Food Stamps farmers markets Emerson National Hunger Fellowship HungerFree Community Report Lucinda Megill Table Contents Introduction Security Becoming authorized retailer Systems Third Party Processors Launching Final Comments Appendix AVendor Handout BPress release and press ideas The same year that Crescent City Farmers Market opened Louisiana announced would changing from paper coupons Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT market was set New Orleans parking lot with electricity telephone access because these technological problems unable connect local lowincome shoppers federal dollars Accepting winwinwin situation small family fishers businesses benefit spent their stands customers fresh products neighborhood economy benefits multiplier effect which shows Stamp least double circulation such then why dont more across country accept food stamps One major obstacle one how phone line hurdle dividethe following help make sense maze authorizations electronic money nuts bolts getting word out this you will find tips steps for becoming vendor about exactly some information companies sell pointofsale machines handle transactions addition plugs into increasing security your community understand our process Our Story each section condition all residents obtain safe culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate diet through sustainable system maximizes selfreliance social justice Mike Hamm Anne Bellows wwwfoodsecurityorg are hub innovation Richard McCarthy has commented can centers commercial activity meeting places stage celebrating culture they also link chain fights insecurity article published illustrates fight against hunger Pains Gambit Weekly staff Hungry kids anxious apt suffer chronic illness likely have behavioral Orleanians famous love affair But far too many people who live here bed hungry numbers staggering need level nobody right now says Jenny Rodgers spokeswoman Second Harvest Bank increased its southern distribution roughly times over past two decades but still not enough services grown were reaching everybody needs Last Monday Aug Mayor Ray Nagin joined announce plan Blueprint End designed reduce city half next five years Its part nationwide effort spearheaded coalition AntiHunger Organizations developed spells what private citizens nonprofit organizations government Currently four children insecure households This largely due widespread poverty months Census report found percent second worst rate nation top Blueprints list priorities better national Program established currently feeds millions Americans mostly families Nationwide program Participation rising rapidly where federally funded pays per day recipients Louisianas Department Social Services DSS administers worked hard barriers Applicants owned cars even paying car note once turned away had assets Recent legislation changed shares computer files state Education foodstamp automatically eligible free school lunches should consider suggested changes adding evening weekend hours offices miss work there submit State Outreach Plan feds provide matching funds outreach workers stationed pantries schools public housing complexes unemployment could applicants fill programs sevenpage application spot examine whether current levels feed recipient entire month general especially younger protected unless reaches severe household Typically moms dads grandparents skip meals eat certain days house adults shouldnt either Minneapolis doctor initiated study hospital after number her patients couldnt afford groceries quit taking insulin lifethreatening She three hypoglycemic reactions able buy secret innercity stores expensive offering little any produce Hall creative ways participants healthy affordable foods They example establish pay cards Parish Schools ensure every kid breakfast lunch afterschool summer What happens otherwise outlined titled Obesity When available regular basis poor often rely less highcalorie stave off creates odd both obesity schoolage girls foodinsecure participation reduces risk Research students Theyre workingpoor stretched thin utility bills rent medicine child care only seven working receives childcare subsidy Only renters rental assistance commitment cutting administration reevaluate approaches health Money used goes long run prevent visits boost achievement neighbors going September httpwwwbestofneworleanscomdispatchcommentaryhtml like most field easy electricitythe idea being Debit Credit fantasy However marvels cellular technology hope Read adapt cashless expand administered get started contact states Nutrition Service Office FNS applying equipment options office check httpwwwfnsusdagovcgaContactsFieldOfficesdefaulthtm Ask them happening regarding Are incentive grant Who questions Will wireless terminals know third party providers regulations may answers answer Either way best advice patient friendlyit Bureaucracies move slowly persistent daily story folks very friendly knowledge kind device asked those specifics interviews other result helped ins outs approved time does purchase own see processors change seen reliable important machine provided point good purchases debit credit requires processor TokensEasy Customer decides much spend Swipes card enters PIN Receives instant authorization receipt Collects tokens amount Spends vendors submitted return Tokens great track sales totals Other around script went having individual apply Check httpwwwfnsusdagovfspebtebt_farmers_markstatushtm After seeing token Arizona Markets decided use For been turning plastic wood form wooden using offline receptive fun convenient consuming must entered hand error ridden mistakes recording welcome solution quick efficient secure retains concept Equipment There growing suppliers Below researched research ask expert banks Company eFunds httpwwwefundscomusenindexcnt Devonna MiltonBennett VeriFone Omni Used Fondy Milwaukee CardService International httpwwwcardservicecom Glenn Gustin LinkPoint Pittsburgh Paymentech httpwwwpaymentechcom option Nurit Months researching viewing demonstrations talking outdoor spending Internet asking experts users well worth when came negotiate decision purchased completed first transaction January update pilot ecoinstloynoedu order tell Here partners sought background did before during launch Before price comparison sure limited income marketing new audience Compare prices supermarkets corner Get Build collations groups targeting serving consumers initiatives emergency churches Think already Does vouchers Seniors Women Infants Children spread Prepare Make rules consequences violations Walk encourage feedback See handout Funding handled cost cover costs requests Seek projects doing visual involves business Involve publicity Media Spreading Word visuals angles helping send wide print media television radio contacts limit think target seetell Spread broadly mouth giveway Document effectiveness simply coverage solutions paired compared grocery mega competitive insight affordability date campaign partnered initiative received Steps Healthier might receive httpwwwhealthierusgovsteps coordinated Senior Citizens news commodity WIC clinics agreed flyers clients Every different others extremely helpful preparing exciting combination lowtech high tech partnerships root Helpful Cassia Herron Urban Organizer Farm Alliance Portland cassiaherroninsightbbcom Cindy Genrty Director Connections cgentryfoodconnectorg Young Kim Center youngfondymarketorg Economic Institute Loyola University ccfmloynoedu Thanks listed above answering countless providing Field Baton Rogue Bobbi patience Step Together underwrite support step wwwsteptogethernolaorg Congressional Washington committed developing leaders sponsor wwwhungercenterorg inspiration encouragement vision got project maintained sustained wwwcrescentcityfarmersmarketorg Vendor EBTFood Fact Sheet start guidelines Agriculture similar customer decide want Swipe booth ORANGE Then deposited account You just green CHANGE give denominations easier than illegal exchange cash Okay Produce milk meat bread candy cold prepared seeds plants Not okay alcohol tobacco pet nonfood item served hot meant eaten store things Green Plate Special sno balls shots wheat grass Sales Tax charge sale take payments items payment later IMPORTANT Your comments contribute success ability region expands utilize Deep South Violating stop affect ease cooperation enthusiasm Contact Darlene further Press Release AlertFor Immediate accepts Purchase Great Visuals Starting Wednesday expanding swipe allowing Spending winwin increases nutritional provides basic safety net United States approximately amounting million goal alleviating malnutrition permitting nutritious normal channels trade dollar doubled impact multiplied continues circulate area ideal smallscale producers Fellow assigned Hope House sponsored policy hits asphalt weve piloted share experience communities interested Executive Economics parent organization expansion collaboration collaboratively throughout build supportive environments enable improve burden diabetes Bridget Kelly Manager department initiates promotes ecologically sound economic development Greater Housed Twomey Peace Justice uniquely embodies institutions core Jesuit values creating socially enables individuals fulfill full human potential shapes offers technical create infrastructure links operates locations week TuesdaysUptown Square Broadway Ave WednesdaysThe French Quarter Governor Nicholls ThursdaysAmerican Can Apt SaturdaysMagazine Magazine noon open November httpwwwcrescentcityfarmersmarketorgnewsnews_market_detailphpnews_id Family Support Regional July httpwwwdssstatelausdepartmentsofsOFS_Statistics___html Action Good choices httpfracorghtmlpublicationspubshtml Invite conference possibly combined partner event Encourage Connect articles stories theyve reported Show Take pictures include followup prepare points involved feel confident stay message call invited networks morning show chef cooking demonstration whole meal included salad vegetable side dish entre dessert person opportunity interviewed making possible calls |
| Hunger in Florida: Five-Year Partnership Improves Food Security | Dan Murphy, Andrea Matsuoka | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Domestic, Florida, Tallahassee | Hunger in Florida: Five-Year Partnership Improves Food Security linked quantitative data with qualitative “highlights” (actions or projects undertaken by each state agency in order to improve eligible… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Health The Efforts the Florida Food Security Team Have PaidOff rise Participation has increased each major feeding and nutrition programs past five years bringing billions federal dollars into state local economies while serving those need greater percentage population access enough food for active healthy living Insecurity insecure households decreased compared increase insecurity defined USDA lack fully meet basic needs all times due financial resources For complete information how were deemed see Understanding Data Methodology wwwcenteronhungerorgpdfunderstandingpdf Background |
| The Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger Manual | Erin Hoekstra | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | The Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger Manual is a detailed toolkit that provides information to newly-established roundtables about how to conduct outreach, facilitate meetings, and train advocates… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger Manual Erin Hoekstra Bill Emerson National Fellow For more information about OFRAH Norene Goplen Ave Portland wwwofrahorg the Congressional Center and Fellowship Pennsylvania Washington wwwhungercenterorg Table Contents Organization Membership III Activities Public Policies Communications Fact Sheets VII Programs Mission Strategies History Structure How why did form What roundtable structure organization are conveners statewide local responsibilities Benefits for groups Contact MISSION The seeks explore complexities hunger engaging diverse religious communities throughout state direct service developing solutions root causes through education public policy STRATEGIES convene Conversations learn from each other probe questions share host Consultations connect with our neighbors who hungry broaden understanding members called encourage Commitments congregations organizations individuals advocate work toward legislative session many representatives their faith met Salem interfaith day They wondered they not come together often around issues specifically issue concern that all held common From this moment was born These became original began find people also cared join them kicked off first annual Harvest Hope breakfast October Gov Kulongoski keynote speaker Metro spring hosted daylong conference featuring speakers James McDonald Vice President Bread World Eric Shockman Mazon fall worked expansion development roundtables date forming Lane County North Coast area Marion egalitarian group forms specific set case made advocates providers Each representative table has equal status voice meetings governs itself consensus except recommendations addition focusing its nature therefore bring different perspective based individual beliefs values every member shares life philosophy motivation fighting most effective when varied perspectives hungerfighting but same time conversations must respect everyone present foster inclusiveness Though have some volunteer out logistics meeting times locations compile agendas rotate facilitation amongst themselves volunteers because facilitate discussions well actions operate both level responsible coordination larger educational andor advocacy events things like technical advising existing growth including new OFRAHwide objectives inform across educate Assure vision mission engage community seeking Establish strategies achieve organizational bylaws operating guidelines Recruit establish major Encourage recruitment Provide communication within web site newsletters email similar tools press venues support Gather research material resources Host conferences Determine Seek assure presence expressions empower enrich Planning assigning lead reflection component Facilitating Conducting outreach ensure truly Forwarding notices calendar places news placed website Maintaining minutes forwarding posted Providing pictures webpage quarterly basis sending short report activities any pertinent included online newsletter Sending updated rosters Lead Convener roster changes see section Statewide Conveners Kimberly Allain Council MidWillamette Vincent Paul Society Box svdpdiropenorg Bob Castagna Catholic Conference Burnside rcastagnaarchdpdxorg Jonathan Enz Monroe United Methodist Orchard Street drevenzwebstreetcom Lutheran Advocacy LutheranAdvocateaolcom Emily Gottfried American Jewish Committee Chapter Morrison Ste gottfriedeajcorg Horenstein Federation Capitol Hwy bobjewishportlandorg Phillip KennedyWong Ecumenical Ministries Bancroft Suite pwongemoregonorg Kurt Rizer Shepherd Valley Cornell kurtrizersovlutherancom Don Shaw Presbyterian Action Presbytery Cascades Laddington Court peaceandhungercascadespresbyteryorg Technical Advisor Kim Thomas Food Bank kthomasoregonfoodbankorg Mailing Address Community Services Northwest Webmaster Bylaw Recruitment Members Sample letter Brochure Timeline Copy Individual membership Roster parties which eligible formal faithbased agencies may become filling returning convener vital gain memberships Only ability cast vote voting situations SECTION MEMBERSHIP Section Regular Faithbased Any number personnel attend general shall only one There limit regular category affiliated above welcome participate committees official listing interested All agree uphold statement diversity reason fulfill done attendees highly encouraged seek represent folders good way reach potential include will help decision Letter describing This returned order congregation Please sample copies these inserts folder electronic disk samples Those invited full open congregational bodies fully party fill half size fits inside brochure joining correspondence then agency she part person words hungeradvocate without access feel touch what going possible would helpful create address free such hotmailcom possibility should notified phone Also mail published three months reference following documents Rosters maintained name persons position applicable Whenever updates copy sent Local lists active entire list does names contact your respective Responsibilities planning crafting agenda Hosting event General Ensuring respected interactions Meeting Website Quarterly Report Meetings meet least monthly outside usually occurs week before keep constant dialogue role addressing locality ways can network comprises strength Another ongoing project discussed underrepresented unrepresented Logistically determine upcoming introductions announcements given emphasizes similarities stresses elements inclusion stands further knowledge attendance strike balance between emphasis policyadvocacy Additionally use discuss participation hosting fundraiser Finally decide location month announced Deciding upon announcing next where subsequent save reminder already having place make run smoothly improve represented chance That located Agendas heavy stock paper available tents identify Not easily signify someone wants speak instead raising hands turned lengthwise stand let facilitator know begin attended while familiar faces briefly holds spiritual remain inclusive object remind cause reflect Thus exclude anyone detrimental Because leads becomes After reflections continue theme supporting own During circulate clipboard signin sheet collect input into kind comes background experience main challenges accommodate sure understands vocabulary best solid base responses components found under tab heading governmental private program specified personalization extremely important could deals sheets behind Education several year strongly plan 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OFRAHs strategy commitments proposed Relief Task Force OHRTF Act End document items follows legislators activity coordinate contacts always compliance again Online Newsletter Winter Calls shared internally released used purposes than networking convening formed interim newlyestablished replaced permanent ones via quarter feature article purpose primarily unite informed doing live localities yet near until get habit accessing hopefully browse whenever read Therefore responsibility write send either directly grows allow able refer there fact end manual download dates whole street put digital loosely connected glue keeps helps thus furthering calls cover mainly tool knit leaders discern direction decided focus need addressed Freebridge business hosts budget costs seems perfect his her fee long distance significantly cheaper travel even once details scheduling Educational List prospective programs Internet Research Resources turn Through offerings ascertain apply First foremost offered simply advantage utilizing happening manifest presentations actual communitywide necessarily great providing Prospective Healthy Children Minds Thinking Outside School Lunchbox Patti WhitneyWise pattiwwhcsstateorus discusses effects childhood malnutrition childrens capacities perform school Childhood Nutrition Stamp Program focuses government nutrition lunch summer specializes stamp give Tax Reform Our wwwouroregonorg nonprofit nonpartisan publishes reports gives bearing burden Oregons tax system redistribute Decades light historical personal decade twentieth century frame ground context experiences family history Payday Loans Angela Martin amartinoregonfoodbankorg loans increasing problem trapping poverty margins cycle debt Currently cap rates APR payday high Refundable Earned Income Credit EITC credit lowincome claim receive monetary return lifts families Renters Lowincome renters disproportionately bear brunt property taxes deduction housing homeowners deduct mortgage relief sort 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| The Face of Hunger in Alaska | Will Connors | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Alaska, Anchorage, Domestic | The Face of Hunger in Alaska is a compilation of interviews with Alaskans who have faced or are still facing hunger. It serves as an awareness-building tool,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Introduction Every autumn various organizations release data hunger the United States compiled from endless hours research The information makes for national newspaper headlines and lead stories network television public outcry palpable fleeting urgency need not away between these studies each year but attention does This compilation interviews effort bring issue forefront Alaska beyond Contrary beliefs many exists state Hunger Cant they just fishing hunt caribou example comments heard number times before set out Anchorage September Whether person said halfjokingly was truly confused perception real For people who did recognize that problem most their communities Lower concept residents Last Frontier struggle feed themselves families wholly foreign collected here will hopefully illustrate there action curb this needed Represented collection are five interesting charismatic diverse Alaskans have experienced still experiencing Hopefully courage display sharing more awareness Alaskan community ultimately help put end resource guide assist those find local agencies support them lists food pantries cooked meal sites delivery other involved antihunger movement fact section also included Indicates name has been changed Charles Chuck Smeltzer runs Trapper Creek Food Pantry instrumental getting newly established Sunshine Talkeetna running miles north born Arkansas grew Texas finished schooling spent some time Air Force after got became carpenter went all over country building houses Wherever work thats where Ive traveled extensively doing construction worked Super Dome down Houston shadow Space Needle Seattle built salmon cannery warehouses Thats first began see how surplus could used something huge warehouse Washington talked folks shipped thousands cases banks shelters places like Then Kent helped sauerkraut division They donated lot well knew were ways came wasnt concerned too much own then disabled 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Reflection Chapel Bible Solid Rock KODIAK Kodiak Crisis Pregnancy Room SOUTHEAST ALASKA Southeast throughout based AWARE Clubs Dreams Echo Ranch Gastineau Human Glacier Gold Alliance Mental Health CenterBethel Meeting Unitarian Universalist NAMI JuneauPolaris Northern Lights REACH Resurrection SAGA Angoon SIMS Foster Group Home LivingORCA Brendans Episcopal Vincent Paul Glory Hole Zach Gordon HUNGER population insecure access nutritious healthy active facts sources illuminating Likely annual assistance lbs Number eligible persons NOT receiving Stamps Annual Stamp nonparticipants rest Alaskas rural Native populations hardest below women having reported Fiftytwo nonmetro Americans incomes half Poverty rates nonHispanic Blacks percentage points areas metro largest gap among minority groups Regionally insecurity highest West households unemployment earnings growth metropolitan wwwfoodbankofalaskaorg Arnold John Second Gleaners Western Healthy Mom Survey Institute Circumpolar Economic Research ersusdagov Americas wwwsecondharvestorg illaffected These numbers under Percent Lunch Breakfast Average daily attendance Adult Feeding Childrens Defense Fund wwwchildrensdefenseorg participation shortfall feeding reversed drastically stem Ratio Students Free Reduced Price Year Lowest Hampshire Colorado York Indiana Connecticut Nebraska Wyoming Illinois Iowa Utah Kansas Jersey Wisconsin Oklahoma visit FBA phone survey study displayed startling results predominantly Almost younger Have thirds seeking Come ethnic backgrounds Asian Caucasian Hispanic African Tend college member household using addition sometimes skip meals due lack Action Committee FRAC State website thanks staff utmost appreciation interviewees gracious share Will Connors participant Emerson National Congressional fellowship selects twenty participants field placement grassroots across policy wwwhungercenterorg Pennsylvania Spar |
| Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget! | Shireen Cama | 2005 | Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Domestic, New York, New York | Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget! is a recipe booklet with nutritious, inexpensive, and easy to prepare dishes that promotes the benefits of buying locally grown… Read more | Emerson Fellow | and serve Nutrients per Serving Yield servings size about cups Calories Total Fat grams Saturated Cholesterol milligrams Sodium ounce can plum tomatoes cup water teaspoon salt cans black beans drained chopped cilantro optional Adapted from Vegetable the Month Club FoodChange Winter Squash Black Bean Chili Estimated Cost Just serving Some common winter squash are butternut acorn Hubbard Learn More About Food Stamps Call FOODNYC You will need fresh lime juice limes clove garlic finely minced jalapeo chile seeded make sure wear gloves wash hands well with soap after handling vegetable canola oil rinsed white canelli navy pound green trimmed cut into inch pieces What large bowl whisk together jalapeno Slowly drizzle while whisking until dressing blended Add toss Cover put refrigerator marinate Steam they crisptender minutes Drain run under cold When you ready salad Sprinkle remaining over Toss room temperature ThreeBean Salad Cilantro Chile Dressing Green high fiber low calories rich vitamins lean ground beef onion celery pepper cubed diced paprika frozen peas small carrots uncooked rice skillet brown drain off fat rest ingredients Mix Cook medium heat cover boiling Reduce simmer for Serve hot gram Quick Beef Casserole Delicious HeartHealthy Latino Recipes NIH cooked lower amount |
| Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing… | Amanda Wagner | 2006 | Community Food Security, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing Good Food is a compilation of community discussions. It includes community members’ perceptions, words, and ideas about… Read more | Emerson Fellow | small talks for big change conversations around getting and growing good food Prepared Amanda Wagner Emerson National Hunger Fellow With support from February Community Food Bank Page Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Themes Issues Ideas problems with unemployment underemployment education housing health accessibility transportation agerelated concerns inappropriateness current assistance immigration international issues waste efficiency distribution decisionmaking policymaking budgeting resourcemanagement locally possibilities positivities working together community exchanges environmental resource inaccessible vocabulary attitude perception time race culture whitepeople lettuce Projects Partnerships Recommendations Future Research Action Appendix The Security Center Fellowship Give YOUR ideas increasingly apparent communitybased work that the process which changes are made just important end result Emphasis specifically participation social has led report now your hands approximately members including recent immigrants service providers youth teachers city council staff graduate students representatives neighborhood associations discussed well their thoughts IGetting Based two significant emerged First lack goodpaying employment second about efficiently preparing preserving Other factors include high healthcare costs emergency management IIGrowing Interest was included people exchanging resources establishing ownership There were also questions environment desert ways can grown how become more involved More explicit discussion needed talk systems other like age geography gender affect peoples ability get grow IIISpecific Proposals Local projects address most supported jobs afford serious problem Specific suggested during Commercial kitchens jobcreation Intergenerational gardening foodmarketing Compostproduction selling Lack awareness why local larger structure system relate andor individual perceived need nutrition cooking combining knowledge action Creating school curricula incorporates all aspects etc into learning Public outreach campaigns Working media arts educate inform spark conversation future research author makes following recommendations based themes These Continue places build connections Gather specific quantitative qualitative data hunger insecurity Pima County Explore different they understandable accessible Investigate invest policies actions increase success series foodboth security achieved when times have physical economic access sufficient healthy lifestyle paraphrased USDA CFSC planning longterm project would restore strengthen production direct markets plan produce quality stimulate economy create livable wage make available particularly low incomes Restoring not been done many large scale decided start talking who intended benefit November December eighteen held between individuals Many our ignored forgotten dismissed What face sorts things should creating doing these Who else thinking proceed Would you this Thoughts citizens best starting point journey This serves beginning exploration interest expanding arise common sections may expanded additional insight Also note document One will dialogue regarding obstacles interconnected Jobs income first mentioned prevent Reading quotes picture steady pay decent wages provide family Put please job Most parttime without benefits Its ridiculous lived poverty since Ive state People really stuck You tired door being slammed shit happens every day starving lot cant believe salaries lay awake night here enlarging paychecks industry left America especially Arizona dont anything anymore again paycheck away market Tucson horrible lowpaying thankless too much stamps but its living arent paid then eat something because poorer see theres All minimum Another issue frequently express fresh goodtasting Four Some felt understood thought educated public Others expressed information what nutritious foods prepared organic impact communities related one example person explained she knew man grew did know until middleaged Mesquite bean pods poisonous relaying story providing number goal must joined use For mesquite combined mill flour teach reasons embrace alternatives challenge understanding fundamentally where comes amazing cook definitely sellable thats entailed squash always learn only year round season plant translated Spanish tremendous effort fighting corporations such disconnect farming love look animals farms Trader Joes connection Take obesity among children think there overweight obese instead enough obstacle before purchased woman paper her qualify government programs However over per month taking percentage monthly budget affordable affects homeless population rely processed Every raise trailer park raises cost rent everything goes super hard want them residents happybecause oppressed When behind plus late fees even feed kids interrelated rising takes than past explaining medical biggest financial leaves less money each aware relationship diet inexpensive poor detrimental rise diabetes Native American penny towards bills daughterit breaks heart sometimes daughter ask box cornflakes Limited stores both location price convenience nearby sell sold prices Transportation long distance home commitment limits amount purchase carry complicated gave elders difficulty using bus buy mobility add hours travel possibly having care grandchildren factor those located rural areas find paying someone Catalina back nearest stop twelve miles south town stops twice prosper beer pockets lowincome stale meat toiler roll loose cigarettes literally live off boxes isnt store retail used theyre putting Bashas McDonalds dollar menu some reason belittling They seen senior young vulnerable Seniors particular deal limited new Senior greatest risk falling through cracks simply cannot little measly checks Though envision initiatives topic inevitably Conversations recipients Both grateful existence believed necessary temporarily addressing adequately needs receive inadequacies same focal points Namely inconsistency content contents depends donations overstock provided fresher protein inaccessibility services terms inability variances eating styles cultural personal preferences prepare leading inefficiency creative got brought didnt meal out Nobody Theres choice bagsyou three cans corn days row closest place kind inconvenient forth wait closed finally Immigration arose afterschool program disadvantages undocumented parents families often level could trouble afraid discovered Besides consumption cheap immigrant labor opportunity farmers controversial though NAFTA trade agreements Mexico increased coming country effect sides border considered explored depth closeness section theme wasted household communitywide systematic preserve distributed hungry national unnecessary unfair understand wasteful everyone Where piling somewhere unconscionable line rich rotting sense question governments stated blame responsibility ending reflection prioritizing allocation society given latter investment Stamps few directed addressed fully worthwhile examine whether perspectives choices worth hassle themI tight months connect expand visible opportunities unacceptable still discuss breakfast schools shouldnt decision giving And standards concerning includes positive challenges Lets put making great part vitality cooks foodand necessity beauty power easier say safety fear foodOur practices usually stem habit green stripe fruitful turn sic productiveeven originally Wilcox ranching depend whole take thrive key actually happen group activists thumb Young lowincomes street accessing already skills survivors gardens symbolic difference Fresh matter probably expensive transportationI concerned chemicals bought further way feels responsiblewith pride very therapeutic value Consumer demand helping came several idea exchange barter able skill Exchange ideassmall groups help organize generate give Everyone capacity share contribute fact another pull abundance rally bringing thing involving deciding met beautifulbut meaningful incentives continuously crisis major restoring land water dropping levels due development causes concern had tried garden finding rates soil contamination lowerincome highly contaminated others gasoline dumped ground outside dogs imagine wouldnt Related possible words movement across reevaluating concepts demonstrating demonstrates own knowledgeable activities mission stay within Additionally invite play active rethinking focus striving independence dependence word easily Since political ethic interesting type informationgathering looking defined perceive examines Perhaps combination demonstrate variety might localfood adequate source addition said perceptions below image Oatmeal versus oatmeal chafemost choose handed themits easy Safeway Regarding busy minutes economical Children yea farm keep going sustainable drugs smoking weed meth bodies crave sugar grease old dinner ready luxury decide intersection identity circuitously directly presented positively cultures relating races ethnicities difficult culturally attending younger male trying convince him traditional greens She boy varieties familiar saw connected iceberg lettucenot native almost nutritional itself act ethnic racial cases inclusive feel excluded spoke Hispanic somewhat hesitantly nobody wants called farmerit white guy Vocabulary plays his does term farmer Too Because equal space continue investigate characteristicsrace nationalitycitizenship raised Although similar exist while basic focuses approaches Again overlap categories entrepreneurial educational consistent goodfood Agebased intergenerational quite commonly sources Recycling factory building material recycled parts addresses Homeless compost gardeners See agebased Educate means socially physically reduce Prepare serve Increase agricultural department Create charter integrates lessons Hold events milling pancake product Conduct oral history asks trace Connect vocational growers courses Invest NPR kitchen stories tell affected life Partner Kino Weed Seed Coalitions newsletters meetings homeopathic managed teens Collaborate Youth Partnership Establish bag donated fruit Examine applying juicer juice retirees pass Work safe havens site Have centers Urban Farms supportive urban interested incubator smallscale approachesindividual plots entire plot shared owned churches Master Gardener Program Expand neighborhoods experts neighbors Train Trainer approach Barrio hacienda model selfsustaining supplies surrounding households Butterfly Garden Doolen Fruitvale Neighborhood Adult Service construction greenhouses Biological Control Corporation ArBiCo beneficial insects partnerships Raise Recognize policy Provide tax grocery certain served SelfSufficiency Distribute locations Farmers reflective convenient Place hour supermarkets better delivery truck Start foodbuying clubs coops wholesalebulk undertaken Translate wider audience Build established Several continuous contact gathering friends primarily comfortably speak language English Not Bombs Students Vocational High School Family Literacy Classes Recipients pantries agencies Refugees nanas Rose Resource Representative successful interactive tool followup classroom Rural promotoras insert interaction gaps diverse utilize close Remain communicating study digestible definition convey ongoing basis conduct educationaloutreach campaign communicate varied Policy Council entity bring advocate feasible viable possibility inserting plans Wellness City Municipal Comprehensive tension systemic implications conservation gain area conserve foodbased communitybuilding FoodShare Toronto Canada Good Box Project Boston Massachusetts Farm Alliance Louisville Kentucky Hank Herreras Building ValueNetworks Mission Through advocacy acquisition storage anticipate meet Improve promoting advocating collaboratively equitable regional supports strengthens Programs councils Councils improve representation business producers nonprofits academic institutions elected officials maintaining relationships Faith Education Advocacy partnership maintenance volunteering justice integrity faith federal wellbeing Markets Market provides naturally Tuesday mornings customers clients Santa Cruz River Thursday evenings west side accept AZFMNP vouchers cash Demonstration square foot northwest corner grounds organically bins greenhouse spacious hen house promotes methods peaceful Home Gardening Assistance existing motivation materials gardener Sonora Desert Compost seeds starter plants Measurement Management Data collection Evaluation evaluation informs programming Snak Paks weekend backpacks full snacks Value Foods Store Mobile mobile travels meats dairy dry goods Currently visits Picture Rocks Amado Contact Information Country Club Road fax wwwcommunityfoodbankorg Congressional Fighting developing leaders Threeprong strategy fulfill train solutions humanitarian facilitate collaborative efforts organizations designing implementing aimed United States abroad develop strategies engaged antihunger training bridge gap Bill Each participants selected twelvemonth Fellows placed six banks fatihbased move Washington complete tanks unique develops effective deep enables innovative Pennsylvania Ave wwwhungercenterorgnational Learn Organize wwwcommunityfoodbankcom |
| Community Food Assessment Map Project | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Assessments, Food Access, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Community Food Assessment Map Project is a map of community food assessment results using GIS technology. The maps have been distributed throughout Kentucky, and are used both… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Why its Easier Get Burger than Broccoli West Broadway The geography food insecurity Louisville with focus the End and East Downtown Samuel Raskin Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Community Farm Alliance February Food exists here communities that make Louisvilles are insecure meaning many individuals families living not have access enough healthy This injustice created related set problems Like other low income color across nation retail sector does meet local demand leaving community members without good options for buying within their neighborhoods Since residents vehicles they become marooned desert where cannot purchase nutritious foods necessary Often only remaining option these buy readily available unhealthy especially fast result standard lower parts risk health Map Nord Mark Andrews Margaret Putting Table Household security Amber Waves Feb Vol issue ERS USDA httpwwwfooddesertsorg Vosoris Nichola Tarasuk Valerie Insufficiency Associated Poorer Health American Society Nutritional Sciences Nutr January Geography demographics stretches north from Algonquin Parkway Roy Wilkins Drive includes Park Hill Duvalle Chickasaw Shawnee Portland California Parkland Russell According last census about inhabitants African region also home White people whom live neighborhood very poor tract average median household half Jefferson Countywide some drops below less county composed Phoenix Smoketown Shelby similar Ends inhabit them Census population housing Kentucky State Data Center Summary File Poverty striking when averaged Race Income Region Population Average Median Tract County Store locations prices cost quality depends city Market basket research conducted LouisvilleJefferson spring confirms vary greatly depending purchased Researchers surveyed stores price availability item market reflects USDAs pyramid eating recommendations Their findings were dismal shows lowincome areas likely spend most hardest time getting high major problem underserved types carry selection priced supermarkets superstores provide customers best combination affordability compared sellers see tables both map Neither has superstore Although there still significantly Throughout full service grocer per wide ratio every Making Connections Research Fall Conducted Assessment Advisory Team RAT Chair Lisa Markowitz Anthropology University wwwmypyramidgov Metro Department listing all restaurants licensed sell For purpose this study counted natural grocers three store carried almost discount convenience gas completely missing Both feature however outlets Convenience abundant but come another Shaffer Amanda Persistence LAs Grocery Gap Justice Urban Environmental Policy Institute Occidental College Availability different Type Percentage Basket Items Carried Supermarket With Gas Without PharmacyDrugstore General Stores Discount Grocers Superstore charge higher any aside hyperexpensive important because accessible type retailer Because forced great deal shopping costs roughly more supermarket table appears lowest figure misleading grocery researchers found items accounted Prices Good Price Superstores Hows Another previously mentioned sprinkled throughout inferior goods offer experience They messy disorganized long slow lines cash register However offering second rate buyers Even first tier national chains These quotes illustrate sold chain located farmers asked anonymous shopper who lived you eat fruits vegetables And she responded Yeah cause availableits hard find fresh produce storeI bought iceberg lettuce Kroger looks then cut open inside brown wilted situation much same reported CFA member lives Second Street caters lot elderly meat grade one You can tell put ice box overnight stinks dont choice cant get out statements representative what Considering two attests difficulty finding small pilot survey gauge attitudes held came results When range respondents disagreed how felt statement visit side town struck clean attractive strongly agreed What else Fast While lack sources affordable share little fill gap saturated fat nutrition asset Harmful abound main clogged artery stretching through mile stretch features never walk cholesterol packed hamburger equivalent Along Long John Silvers McDonalds Indis Fried Chicken Rallys taco bell addition numerous including limited Pizza Hut KFC Castle Wendys Hot Seat Survey Stacy Brooks September Healthy Foods Local Farms Conference Ebbeling Cara Pawlak Dorota Ludwig David Childhood Obesity publichealth crisis common sense cure August Lancet seller Vehicle Getting could simply into vehicle drive preferred would unfortunately notwithstanding Residents far part percentage households single varies least impacted places number over rest percentages rarely often concentrations Comparing Households Access Area Within traditionally populations even others include mothers nonEnglish speakers disabled groups twice Members Traditionally Underserved Populations Central South combine create reasonable There usually either matters worse few adequate better See HCT Kentuckiana Regional Transportation Agency KIPDA Travel Ibid above circles radii drawn around stated earlier our currently shop considered walking distance trip foot groceries show acceptable bulk addresses such vast majority easily case huge portions locally unacceptable Low should pay People deserve variety Enders Downtowners choose want hamburgers which products | |
| Connecting People to Power: How to Establish a Citizen’s Advocacy… | Matthew Lewis | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | Connecting People to Power: How to Establish a Citizen’s Advocacy Group at a Food Bank guides service providers through the process of bringing together food pantry clients… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Connecting Clients Power How Service Providers Can Mobilize for Advocacy Matt Lewis Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Oregon Food Bank Portland Ore Volunteers Acknowledgments Thanks everyone who helped with this project especially supervisor Angela Martin and the rest advocacy department Julie Massa Cassandra Garrison Kim Thomas Lori Valdez Your support knowledge was invaluable addition should recognize many advocates provided insight helpful resources Michael Anderson Community Development Network Kelley Weigel Western States Center Cara Shufelt Rural Organizing Project Tibbetts Crossroads Urban And thank you all members Citizens particular appreciation DeEtte Peck Nancy Whilhite Channah Pastorious Finally like family giving love could ever need This handbook dedicated them Table Contents Section Introduction Volunteer Preface What volunteer why Getting Started First steps bring people table III Meeting Techniques Preparing meeting Leading discussion Retaining volunteers Happens Possible Agenda Items Keeping yourself your organization informed Building group identity strong structures Meetings Examples from CAN Example first second third Engaging Conclusion help engage activity Note come that includes educational presentation service providers client electronic copy Thank picking meant lead through process engaging clients The outline book will guide step section shows create committee explains some youll take once youve decided Next theres conceptual techniques can use make meetings successful Then lays out ideas what include develop next gives concrete examples content initial based happened three final contains guidelines how mobilize several types information mostly experiences had establishing Other comes interviews experienced other local antipoverty organizations Some also written contribution makes get started groupbased complex wellstudied subject tutorials explain topics covered more detail range Each extra materials references these right thing its good longterm commitment follow time effort have successes effective cohesive Effective public policies lessen demand services attract attention potential donors strengthen ties community world better place remember fun exciting Enjoy Sincerely change wish see Mahatma Gandhi act speaking someone elses behalf Almost provides has done acquire governmental benefits find different nonprofit been someones advocate spokespeople nonprofits moral authority they serve People listen because trust put money pockets vulnerable which turn lessens Doing 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costefficiency ought empowered themselves counteract feelings hopelessness disenfranchisement weigh feels responsible making renew hope sense agency More importantly real communities possible when involved broken not needs but give tools opportunities itself part professional cant alone But larger Empowerment brings together control over lives shared interest things prosper search something worthwhile life came across old friend cofacilitator her guidance found possibly others disabled homeless relied food stamps times faced loss home fought rights programs such weatherization paying utilities caught trap payday loans living stress survival realized cannot speak scary testified January hearing House Subcommittee Payday Loans believe heard statements made impression elected officials realities struggles try laws work learned heart words touch wonderful diverse changes system getting message fight our those each offer advocating initiate progress equality Willhite member February Now few 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| Closing New Mexico’s Rural Food Gap | Miles Patrie, Joseph Lee | 2006 | Food Access, Food Gaps | Field Reports | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | Closing New Mexico’s Rural Food Gap examined the scope and dynamics of access to fresh fruits and vegetables in northern New Mexico and solicited recommendations for community… Read more | Emerson Fellow | items average Conclusions Price and Availability Survey The results demonstrate that less mobile lowincome rural residentsthose often least able afford ithave pay more for their food therefore also get Food Stamps They have access healthy foods such fresh fruits vegetables system which has created this inequality must changed basic human need equally available everyone reasonable price Page httpwwwfarmtotableinfo Making drum not easy takes group people advised Samuel Suina the New Mexico Tribal Extension Task Force Director who teaches making basket weaving youth Increasing affordable residents will either require collaboration many different groups working wide range fields challenges faced communities McKinley San Juan Rio Arriba Mora Counties are Not only lessmobile these face lack economic opportunity but our survey demonstrated they much higher prices small stores were expensive than grocery located regional centers investment better public transportation systems within all counties made Residents should hitchhike store Seniors living areas rely senior center van take them with high Nor Dulce other miss out getting because live too far from Stamp office Measures taken state local level improve cases create Another way address burdens placed bring exist Many focus members mentioned selection was confirmed However does case There number examples provide good Bashas Crownpoint Jicarilla Grocery Communities would wise invest means money stay community lost bringing highpoverty can help reduce diabetes currently costing Mexicos economy over billion dollars per year Community programs emergency entitlement lessen needs suggested ways could improved Farmers markets obtain EBT card machines tools order accept outreach expanded awareness ease Other advertising themselves effectively Along large participants education about nutrition wanted cooking classes adults children develop habits early life improving nutritious schools school did seem needed Action increase reimbursement rate offer wider variety options Most lunch compete against junk through carte vending some positive things happening Recently finalized antijunk rules include ban elementary carbonated beverages middle unhealthy This been achieved cooperation led Healthy Kids recently received one million USDA Fruit Vegetable Pilot Program provides students snacks Similar ensure coming hungry Backpack gives home weekends talked highly among enough funding numbers like those County showing Monday morning had inadequate meals weekend Universal breakfast cost regardless income dramatic benefits Students participate shown eat diets score standardized tests Connecting farmers found great source work left done single participant said thought served buy opportunities ranchers young involved farming ranching Traditional particular very important providing traditional decline leads dietary changes Less consumption reliance processed sugar caused skyrocketing rates there possibilities being pursued example possibility intercultural agricultural extension resources eight Pueblos First Nations links between agriculture health evident lead reducing care chronic diseases recognizing poverty sovereignty intertwined Indeed gap tangible costs wellbeing further research government others quantify associated Incorporating into antihunger fundamentally states future linking goals nutritional linked viable development importantly report offered recommendations districts private businesses probably organizations agencies together learn nuances earnestly practical solutions Without action Land Enchantment remain land insecurity nutritionrelated APPENDICIES produces wonderful apples Indian Stores called Din Markets Appendix Supermarkets Country successful storetribe partnership Kami Pothukuchi Wayne State University Printed permission author copyright holder For reservations threehour long round trip shopping unusual Native Americans experience higherthanaverage dietrelated illnesses nearepidemic proportions Access fullservice supermarkets pressing concern Yet significant amounts expended outside convenience carry few healthful choices charge tribes developed partnered chains most continue without supermarket Arizonabased chain several Navajo serve model hoping outlets nearby How came Chinle Arizona When Dineh Cooperatives Inc DCI corporation queried tribal quickly surfaced top list went build first overcoming typical Getting retailer anchor Tseyi Shopping Center proved difficult put dogandpony show present representatives leading areaAlbertsons Safeway says Jon Colvin President CEO officials just sat nodded 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| Hometown Hunger | Rebekah Miller, Matthew King | 2006 | Community Food Assessments, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Hometown Hunger contains three Washington State community needs assessments that highlight some of the challenges facing low-income populations and service providers in those areas. The reports include… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual | Shijuade Kadree | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Economic Literacy, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual details information about the Financial and Community Education department of CEP and all of the financial education programs that… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual |
| A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. | Dana Conroy | 2006 | Community Food Assessments, Farm to School, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Access, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Domestic, Washington, DC | A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. details research findings and provides action-oriented recommendations for program enhancements, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Noteworthy within the assessment are… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Assessment Community Food Security Washington February Acknowledgements This assessment was written and prepared Dana Conroy Congressional Hunger Center Fellow Solutions would like acknowledge thank the following organizations individuals for providing information analysis data general guidance support Research Action Harvest Local Alliance FreshFarm Markets Capital Area Bank State Education Office Department Health particular WIC CSFP Offices Garden Resources GROW The Trust USDA Economic Service Nutrition Bill Cooper For questions comments about this please contact Connecticut Ave Suite wwwdchungerorg TABLE CONTENTS Page Executive Summary Key Recommendations Introduction III Analyses Districts Grocery Stores Convenience CarryOuts Farmers Market Program School Gardens SHARE Network Cooperative Supported Agriculture Programs Emergency Appendix Map Poverty Information Locations Schedules Further Insecurity United States defines food insecurity limited uncertain availability nutritionally adequate safe foods ability acquire acceptable socially ways mean having use emergency supplies eating less than necessary get buying extremely inexpensive that are not sufficient enough maintain normal diet EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Plan End Childhood Nations has been completed project FRAC dedicated fighting hunger obesity improving nutrition health wellbeing children families District Columbia year organization partnership with Share Our Strength will begin implementation tenyear strategic plan end childhood nations capital acknowledges strongest resources have fight federal programs Therefore many goals focus expanding access utilization such Stamp child Special Supplemental Women Infants Children also focuses ensuring growth occurs where expansion needed all able work their capacity Also stresses importance increasing economic security education residents way people who ultimately need depend them long term knowledge ensure they consume nutritious regular basis Purpose alludes but best learn more consult Get Facts Guide Federal purpose provide indepth look systems promote community preventionoriented concept supports development enhancement sustainable communitybased strategies improve lowincome households healthful increase selfreliance communities own needs comprehensive responses local farm issues identifies what place can help prevent looks viable new options creating practices benefit insecure answers What barriers from dignified times currently exist How build strong through better management Although largest piece puzzle there other pieces contribute how healthy affordable grocery stores convenience carryouts farmers markets schools supported agriculture CSAs cooperatives gardens These different approaches highlighted hopes presented here compliment lead secure prosperous While expand existing recommendations deal most pressing concerns important government businesses aid against today near future these examinations underlying page numbers noted Two Year Goals Create store financing initiative Advocate city money supermarket underserved areas encourage developers investors match funds done successfully Philadelphia should accomplished FMNP Ease process licensing permitting both processes reduce fees come along participate market system thereby amount fresh available Begin FarmtoSchool initiatives Farmtoschool connect farms school cafeterias incorporate fruits vegetables They prevention involved approach Buying Clubs Perform outreach stamp recipients continually rely banks concerning affordability accessibility club significantly lowers costs participants CSA which seasonal drop off points Provide funding subsidize shares Currently only one Banks Clagett Farm makes point cost There requires some supplemental Organizing Organize ANCs around problems lack members untapped resource advocating changes Underserved neighborhoods speak themselves make voices heard publicize SHAREs Project BrainFood Youth Skills Operation Frontline teach ages utilized greatest Five Metropolitan Transit Authority WMATA discounted free metro bus fares traveling buy groceries Until built alternative forms assistance Require wish establish higherincome same number equal across Eat Smart Buy campaign Encourage products distributors while simultaneously engaging larger effort Run conjunction ones started lowerincome unification Eliminate eligibility requirement seniors must DCs Commodity order eligible coupons excluding Fast Restaurants collective power purchase healthier wholesale companies associations taxincentives fast establishments menu items meet newest guidelines time efficient easily accessible sources INTRODUCTION Who Insecure From average percentage means approximately had count ate bought Residents likely those living below poverty line form program income level family three gross monthly limit People live risk because treated flexible expense Bills car payments rent priority expenses purchasing often first when gets tight tables signify levels high Source NeighborhoodInfo Neighborhood Profiles Council Wards Rates Ward Rate clearly show highest east river rates map denotes ward lines Overall East River Percentage Agenda Issue Scan GROCERY STORES Access defined regional national chain main necessities Even might cannot shopping large disparities signifies locations twentythree major Districtfour Giants Whole Foods sixteen Safeways good considering land size Note two chains area over reveals does Safeway Milwaukee Place closed its doors however official plans million square foot Giant old Camp Simms National Guard site Alabama being chair Advisory Commission Sandra Seegars reports outside Maryland flowing stay within existed acknowledged smaller grocers sell prices little selection traditional example may just milk bananas Urban Institutes Retail Challenges Analysis Six Categories stated citys located predominately AfricanAmerican parts town found majority white populationshave employees lowest service consistent ratio shown Empty shelves seen August USDAs ERS study assessed were determined weeks worth measured requirements Thrifty list deemed comprise possible serves benchmark allotments surveyed accepted stamps supermarkets independent discount storesin determine clarify rest refers particularly section refer labeled Additionally part business location Discount category chose represent group specialty redemptions occurred carried staple goods produce meat included under separate terms did missing relation type out equates TFP expensive averaged total listed dollar totaled assumed fact shop lists compared according poor slightly higher due categories could potentially theory pay studys sample too small prove findings statistically significant Table differences Missing Items Total Cost All Types Survey Weekly Chain Supermarkets Located zip code Less Independent Estimates suppressed overall four week surprising lower very well each Nationally item based weighted brand name generic sizes looking strictly measurements bit allow comparisons made commonalities drawn completely representative Another caveat take consideration transportationall factors greatly familys abilities Fruits Vegetables released midAtlantic region Part entailed calling retails sold sort retail contacted Yet any variety ERSs earlier accounted crucial problematic Neither studies took into quality factor even spoiled Correlations Between correlations between George University graduate students entitled Assessing Need Nutritious Affordable correlation dietrelated diseases discovered scarceare suffer wards taken fiveyear recent Fresh Prevalence Obesity Average combined prevalence five period Bringing LowIncome Communities authorized accept Conversely using benefits With mind six According profiles rate respectively disparity light exists redeemed unjust Barriers Adding More Areas passed Supermarket Tax Exemption Amendment Act allows property tax exemptions addition fee waivers sales building materials But seems taking advantage offered One landsupermarkets least acres consider potential reluctant think crime insufficient employment operational present financial worries unfounded reasons establishing instance December Characteristics Operating Costs serve low shoppers opposite discoveredlowincome profits competition Initiative Competitive Inner City Americas inner cities possess billion annual spending demand went unmet representing tremendous urban retailing gap actually profitable suburban counterparts travel shopso going Can Done acted upon bring sound profit Post Healths inspection ratings online Protection Division posts restaurants nothing public advocacy groups workers see rank comparison another informed conditions urge improvement certain ease until arrive Urge shuttle closet Organizations set pick easier Many without cars Peapod Delivery minimum delivery waive delivered homes orders exceed lowering option 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our youths diets aiding avenues Teachers principals board parents solution problem shows hindered cognitive proven childs met attentive class attendance disciplinary Ensuring student receives perform academically Below menus DCPS vendor Pizza Dippers Dipping Sauce Peach Cup Apple Cranberry Juice Mini Pretzels Chocolate Milk White Hamburger Potato Rounds Nectarine Wheat Bun Brownie Cheese Carrots Ranch Dressing Pineapple Tidbits Sugar Cookie Fish Fillet Diced Plum Tartar Jungle Crackers wwwfarmtoschoolorg heavily locallygrown adding Locally closer retains apples greens Marylandgrown winter squash incorporated FarmToSchool connects incorporating Farms linking arms partnerships eat healthily consequently earn habits young age lifelong commitments vegetablesa habit sustaining life Would Defenses Fruit Vegetable Defense Schools charter individual relationship creates educational lunch classrooms science trade maintaining personal clean environment economy fortunate surrounded beautiful 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Time Students begins timesensitive longer turn salaries Workers training safety defer Seasonality thing worry unlike Florida seasons grows height summer testing farmto trying logistically simple format complex follow gives grew capacitymuch Harlem Promise Academy Childrens Zone job parenting classes nationwide recognition adopted enjoy palates turkey chili brown rice braised red cabbage apple juice almost spends snacks twice cover Ann director Berkley helped She stressed saying America right minimal staff chef background soup kitchen invitingthe round tablecloths manners respect table adapt knew matter became enjoyable Tiffany Vargas seventh grader moved down path learned zucchini vegetable lasagna Gets High Marks Karen Matthews January Benefits Its reimbursed fat caloric content Creating measure lifestyles forming Where Could Funding Come agency administers operation incredibly hard aside unique supplement equate tasting truly commitment antiobesity childrens Services CFPCGP meets 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| Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah | Cecilia Cárdenas-Navia, Larisa Bowman | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Wellness | Field Reports | Domestic, Salt Lake City, Utah | Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah is an educational booklet that highlights community food security models, specifically local wellness policies and assessments, as… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Making Stone Soup CommunityDriven Efforts End Hunger Utah publication Utahns Against Project Coordinators Cecilia CrdenasNavia and Larisa Bowman Bill Emerson National Fellows Class Congressional Center Supervisor Gina Cornia Executive Director Special thanks Councilman Jesse Garcia Department Workforce Services Even Start Adult Education Team Julie Metos the Action for Healthy Kids Mary Ellen Lykins Head Program Midtown Community Health Ogden GIS Map School District Wellness Committee OgdenWeber Partnership Your Connection YCC Youth City Parents individuals who graciously completed our survey UAH creates political public will end hunger Founded nonprofit organization first coordinated emergency food distributions worked with faithbased agencies increase awareness grew recognized importance policy legislation meet needs hungry The agency established itself statewide advocate dedicated promoting improving federal nutrition programs Our initiatives include informing legislators their communities providing resources assistance individual clients engaging state community groups antihunger efforts not only identifying barriers access across but also devising alternative solutions that strengthen local economies ensuring right all aim improve lives eliminate ABOUT UTAHNS AGAINST HUNGER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Introduction What Food Security Show Tell Bringing Farm Share Harvest Assessing Needs Overweight Undernourished Sitting down Local Policies Profile Survey This Viva Latinidad Looking Latest Trend Students Are Smart Future Directions Resources TABLE CONTENTS MAKING STONE SOUP INTRODUCTION evident from astounding number are insecure andor impoverished network still meeting Some neighbors being cared strong would hope reverse this situation must address insecurity where exists here home Furthermore look ourselves longterm vision ending one which come together reclaim system devise new ways ensure members have adequate nutritious foods conceptualizing reminded familiar childhood fable three weary travelers arrive night village bearing empty pot villagers themselves hide little they turn away But claim everything need fill water set over roaring fire After announcing making stone soup each traveler great ceremony pulls his pocket drops into Despite initial skepticism like say place take care pride having values help other through hard times everyone has chance succeed Yet live poverty That every ten people forty percent these children under age eighteen seventh highest rate tenth country lack enough ones basic without relying services defined uneasy painful sensation caused can lead malnutrition time Since inception almost thirty years ago been leading recognize important role Utahs plays helping lowincome last year put table addition supports provide participants nutritional economic benefits Stamp assisted while average daily participation Lunch was students They array organizations whether service providers nonprofits projects substance much meat vegetables Just spice adds flavor make worth eating elected officials responsible funding work viable better able Lastly growing numbers uniting behind innovative Binding broth several examples phenomenon farmtoschool gleaning security assessments school wellness policies profile significantly diverse relatively town residents beginning reconsider collective excited participate locallybased communitydriven create just sustainable you join own offer added Finally delicious overflowing enjoyed leave next day restored its past splendor thriving lesson never forgotten moral story clear Individually cupboards appear bare collectively feast contribution many lot entire Not fed shared sense responsibility anothers wellbeing see such Similar stones advocates leaders taking initiating various health WHAT COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY Imagine neighborhood city any group connected whose working healthy affordable farmer negotiates high principal fresh fruits meals cooperate another buy plot land start supported agriculture project boxes cooking tips recipes strategies manage meal preparation These collaborative result autonomous control what ideal were dream reality ready invigorate infrastructure movement encourages invest active multiple levels Through corporate supermarkets farmers markets gardens distinct web minimizes All families regardless income then purchase culturally sensitive ingredients allow them prepare wholesome elderly Beyond family sphere institutions schools centers partner actors area social justice workers religious construct overall quality life Communities already began some cases benefited economy given real stake how produced distributed Ranging geography Berkeley California Detroit Michigan concept resulted creative issues affected young old alike emerging leader among hopes implement models basis grassroots approach integrates existing more organic SHOWANDTELL BRINGING THE FARM SCHOOL Thankfully hundreds choosing model grown close farmtocafeteria developed out Schools products small serve cafeteria snacks Small tend favor practices stay business feed does travel far farm plate thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions delivery trucks gain healthier learn about works visit classroom build lasting relationships Salt Lake currently apples farms develop expand few alone directors want bring cafeterias half those responded interested serving locally facilitate process founded begun conversations identified distributors menus featuring farmfresh happy Remember lunch Cold limp French fries crunchy things macaroni cheese green jello bounced rubber ball sugary orange drink stained your upper lip had idea came didnt really find glance large standing outside First Presbyterian Church seemed strange assembly scampered between legs parents adults stood clustered chatting idly weather news veterans both event reclined lawn chairs snagged best seats surrounding oak trees reason brought Sunday morning based faith worship Rather arrived early nine oclock receive free annual cosponsored churches provides produce might otherwise Started twentythree enlists donate extra unpicked crops fall harvest Then volunteers ranging Boy Scout single glean farmland picking washing packaging distribute sites publicize oftentimes hand bilingual stamp applications pantry information waiting line dual focusing offers invaluable answering immediate involving larger helped distributing tons big thing become Weber State University gardeners youth even response increases comments Ina Sheehan president Communitybased needed encourage change SHARE HARVEST ASSESSING NEEDS When approaching potential problem collect necessary data get tried successful pieces missing Assessment CFSA follows same logic order identify available limitations calls attention gaps inform policymakers fix enhance nutshell comprehensive research carefully considers challenges faces goals creating practical concerns most exciting facet gives investigative tools review selfrun promotes unique enduring giving participant add her insight done greater level learning involved challenge him herself think she buys acquires helpful kinds eats regularly conducting often conjures terrible images long hours spent typing report technical charts unending lists figures casual yield valuable Standard datacollecting techniques interviews questionnaires personal view communitys Focus informal gathering twelve fifteen interview allows flexibility collected discussed Visuals maps graphs alternate easily interpretable method showing approaches acceptable appraise Because methodology evaluating sees starting point tackle terms collecting motivate stakeholders future incite changes rural urban ASSESSMENT TRUE FALSE United States today common than adult overweight obese Tens millions Americans reported facing person overweightobese OVERWEIGHT BUT UNDERNOURISHED obesity increased intake particularly less decreased physical activity society indulging treats offered vending machines fastfood joints exercise driving longer stretches watching television endlessly surfing net Such lifestyle trends generally contribute unhealthy weight While rates rising sectors disproportionately Households limited face difficult follow Many afford regular knowing coming presents additional stress Believe statements true crisis majority now million faced uncertain availability Whats surprising two How Rate Poverty Obesity Counties Bear River Central Davis Sout heastern Southwest Summit Tooele TriCounty Wasatch WeberMorgan Percentage Living Obese seems counterintuitive could preliminary suggests lies way households compensate may adopt patterns maximizing caloric caloriedense buying quantity rather overeating when overweightobesity documented primarily women Lowincome mothers sacrifice There evidence observed chronic famine scenario likely manifest similar habits grow older Certainly explanations why faster higherincome Determinants risk becoming genetics environmental influences Nevertheless crucial epidemic deserves special SITTING DOWN WITH JULIE METOS normally softspoken mildmannered transforms firedup energy conversation turns child mostrespected She channels passion chairperson coalition aimed environment kids achieve optimum academic performance January awarded grant Kellogg Foundation oversee implementation opportunity counts longtime supporter former board member Recently perspective obligation addressing eat very concerned because pediatric dietitian parent believes feel dreams heavier appearance know impacts ability well living professional national reflects changing inability prioritize education following trend younger puts serious diabetes asthma orthopedic problems during blood pressure heart disease types cancer earlier adulthood introduces unnecessary fairly population nationwide Would describe testing paradigm fitness scores unwise fluff something NSLP strategy teach principles good prevention Right makes positive impact worthwhile teaching believe depends district guidelines analyzed per week others variety fruit vegetable selection Also acquiesced fast teens nuggets pizza burgers burritos accepted there agricultural preferences Can speculate color suffer higher nonHispanic white Well economics certainly play recent immigrants knowledge American content acculturate factors Safety perceived concern allowed options Other marketing inexpensive speed changed traditional diet supersized should cant anytime issue obligated essential considered vital part peripheral effort achievement whole left Childhood personnel districts form before July Teams involvement team written recommendations use write committees presentations top states doing share committee keeping tabs monitor successes failures drafting controversial Vending requirement remains money poorly funded always cover gap contract meets Additionally typically discretionary administrator paperwork Putting typical mix machine step unwilling expense consequences second happens rights consumers talk bag Cheetos staff respond argument restrictions deny freedom choice dont beverages priced competitive illusion marketed since born advertised third vested interest restricting conducive dress codes restrict prohibit smoking campus INTERVIEW CONTINUED broad societal influence advertising design understand complexity beyond Interestingly nearby hear convinced option anticipate comparing around further along developing Presumably stronger related standards maybe accepting eager meaningful excellent least thats huge leap forward direction known difference initially receptive teams explore educate involve effectively specific interventions directly thus target plans LOCAL WELLNESS POLICIES Congress wanted confront student blueprint act Steve Forde House especially comes scored dismal shocked angry closings Jordan proposed off heated debates During legislative session again argued bill funds pay private class size licenses Children nothing candy soda trouble participating reduced recess period led restless sitting short periods Poor inactivity wrecking childrens chances thrive educational setting recognition cultivate minds nourish bodies mandated paying Year determined administrators teachers months fortyfour busy forming questions raised Should sold mandatory Will actually broccoli sauce Reaching consensus easy creation give charge unite determining value ecology taken perhaps institution revitalizing outdoor spaces deserve investment futures default ours bringing kind reform agree upon Competitive served USDA found Machines carte lines Concession stands stores Snack Bars From downtown snowy peaks Mountains seem reach touch dwellers visitors marvel extol hiking skiing trails isnt enjoy light powdery snow won Winter Olympics bid entrepreneurial commercial hub industries clustering citys center undergone renaissance revitalization buildings attractions demographic fastgrowing Latinoa sixteen below whereas closer Nearly seventy Ogdens schoolchildren qualify reducedprice wellestablished demographics increasing urbanization Recognizing cityscape investigation window undertaken fur trading outpost later became junction transcontinental railroad settled Mormons Today onefifth speak language English median compared square miles Glance OGDEN CITY PROFILE SURVEY THIS For desert Although lacking cacti tumbleweeds coyotes attributes dearth fullsize fullline forced shop outlying areas traveling neighboring towns foodstuffs supermarket approximately affects Coupled transportation financial demands finding becomes chore worst impossibility spirit questionnaire asked near input respondents fiftysix organized categories shopping final thoughts partnerships enlisted support surveys eight sneak peek places ever Farmers Market Why Does groceries breakfast anyone cholesterol Inside Look WalMa Supercent Asst ores Chain Preferenc Buyers Clubs hnic African MexicanMexican Latino White Asian Indian Catholic took disseminating sample snapshot female persons surveyed range ages filled speakers six either Mexican MexicanAmerican ETHNICITY FAVORITE GROCERY STORE WIC Stamps MedicareMedicaid Breakfast Bank Summer Pantry Population Gender Male Female Ethnicity ForeignBorn Use OverweightObese emerged helps image select trip minutes WalMart Supercenter means desire buffetstyle eateries Golden Corral Chinese buffets favorite garnering Sadly vast whopping utilize citing complementary facts heard located front indicated program specified meant gauge closely correlated compares qualitative Census Please recall selfreported except percents represents county PUBLIC SERVICES Greater themes regarding extracted accessible car rely walk fewer Eating employment status cultural preference amass verbal cooperative convert oasis High Cholesterol Heart Disease Blood Pressure Diabetes INDICATED HEALTH PROBLEMS Reflecting susceptibility suffered dietrelated ailment VIVA LATINIDAD TALKING LATEST TREND UTAHS FOREIGN BORN POPULATION Source Bureau Jensen BEBR Calculations fond memories biting taco crispy corn tortilla crackling against teeth blended perfectly savory juices shredded beef balanced lettuce tomatoes mountain simple encompass full cuisine visible marker ethnic burrito carts carnicerias Spanish marquees sprang obvious wave north west Rodeo Ogdentino newspaper Mexicana radio station representative explosion transforming show Latinosas composed largest after Whites modest estimates pointing businesses neighborhoods fact Latinoowned note elementary middle labor force outworking rest Response YRS Apart statistical sabor permeates Ethnic grocery experience carrying items nopales papaya appeal Latin trying capture flavors ambiance Ritas Bakery pool mirrors citywide Almost America arriving Mexico illustrates immigration eleven twenty Only emigrated prior Accounts substantiate scale speaking required hire translators Second Language ESL courses accommodating influx speaks emphasis sensitivity Tenochtitlan Mercado Herrera smells sounds street market industry Prices Maceys Albertsons exchanges conducted Various taquerias tamale stations fixtures corners mobile wheels exemplary entrepreneurship indications suggest readily adapting SURVEYED LATINOA YEARS USA You pick copy Hispanic yellow pages tune KSGO Radio Fiesta listen HEALTHY STUDENTS ARE SMART DISTRICT diversity strength enrichment wouldnt world looks concluded mother finished recounting turned unrecognizable unappetizing mush Her attentive listeners nodded agreement product effect four multipronged plaguing positively whom minority meaning minorities predominantly nonWhite represent vulnerable populations stand benefit allinclusive shy Debbie Hefner said director Thus strides Child Nutrition Programs sixty accordance swimming facilities opened afterschool includes coordinate medical print simplified drafted controlled Each establish council carried councils autonomy wellnessrelated activities undertake fairs walktoschool days experienced firsthand winning formula thorough answer gather let opinions argue respectfully compromise importantly lose sight goal handouts maintaining proper preparing easytodo Hilda brings maternal nourishing explains stepbystep lost enthusiasm job seen miracles happen altered spending behavior learned teacher accomplishment wonderful literacy skills thirteen oldest Its somewhat expansion realm natural progression original mission enrich specialized preschool curriculum Graduate Equivalency Degree GED complete Starts dedication enables concoct success EVEN START PROGRAM Galvez fiftysomething grandmother apron curly updo greets smile flourishes wooden spoon starts launches enthusiastic speech servings cannot impressed maneuvers Latina version Julia Childs pinch knowitall measure Four teaches course mainly registered Extension break cycle illiteracy improved socioeconomic immigrant Joan Triplett Literacy Parent Educator GDENWEBER ACTION PARTNERSHIP Drive Grant Avenue nondescript domeshaped redbrick building corner Street bustling OWCAP provider reaches forms room brightly colored space peppered magazines comfortable welcomes donated clothing adjoining month containing Pass glass doors case managers assisting Whether lending supportive ear dayto complications friendly employees successfully secure countless Additional parenting classes sessions occasional adding opportunities recesses warm buzz laughter initiative focuses integral branch floor instructing downstairs Tracy Socwell OWCAPs Service Block notes atmosphere playful combined sincere nurturing growth happiness assist selfsufficient drives empower MIDTOWN CENTER Every Friday conference festive potluck updates exchanged plates steaming salad baked potatoes delectable desserts recounts current events memorable visits patients ongoing fundraising weekly fare equal healthcare occupies position human uninsured traditionally Lisa Nichols executive Twenty safety nets subsidized government including dental primary mental preventative minimal dollar stretch seek grants uses sliding fee adjust payment match monthly Another Midtowns clinical outreach opendoor citizenship treatments presence central medically underserved undoubtedly enhanced inextricable link keenly aware concerning May moving complex Adams considerably expanding patient partnership parties consider directions Insecurity Increase Distribute Develop online application userfriendly Waive facetoface Launch Seniors Implement Universal Conduct summer stamps Ensure venues Set Provide incentive lowfat dairy eggs Raise targeted Promote development distribution languages Introduce Disseminate illnesses FUTURE DIRECTIONS Building Stress priority Encourage framework Emphasize acquisition award graduate equivalency degrees workforce marketability Projects Extend yearlong Publicize Undertake Monitor systems Create farmtopantry wwwactionforhealthykidsorg Nations Development Institute wwwfirstnationsorg Research wwwfracorg wwwogdenkutus Coalition wwwfoodsecurityorg wwwcensusgov Economic wwwersusdagov Data Toolkit wwwfnsusdagov Meals Policy wwwhealthutahgov wwwhearthighwayorg Issues httpwwwaltruenet altruesitefilespovertydatapublicationspovertyreport pdf Office wwwusoekutus Emergency Federal Annual Report forthcoming wwwuahorg RESOURCES NOTES copies contact Suite Phone Fax Creating |
| Improving Food Stamps in Alameda County and Beyond | Kevin Anderson | 2006 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | California, Domestic, Oakland | Improving Food Stamps in Alameda County and Beyond is based on an in-depth analysis of the Alameda County Social Service Agency’s internal processes and how they can… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Improving Food Stamps Alameda County and Beyond Recommendations Strengthen Social Services Agency Stamp Procedures Community Outreach Practices Kevin Anderson Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Bank Congressional Center February Table Contents Acknowledgementsp Forwardp Executive Summaryp Project Descriptionp Brief Overviewp Examining Service Agencys Application Processp Improve Proceduresp Strengthening Partnerships Countys Systemp Client Interview Tool For Denied Applicantsp Personal Reflection Experience Working for The the Bankp Appendices Background Federal Programp Glossaryp Office Visits Questionnairep Block Projectp Proposed Business Processesp Consent Release Information Formsp Acknowledgements Many extraordinary encouraging people have offered their knowledge feedback insight during course fivemonth field placement California supervisors Julia Martinez Elizabeth Gomez provided support guidance daily basis teaching tremendous amount about food stamps community challenges they face providing services lowincome individuals members Workgroup Melissa Daigle Jessica Bartholow Estelle Clemons Stephanie Nishio met with monthly provide overall project direction vision Aileen Carr Allegra Cira John Kelly Kristin rest staff encouragement throughout Most importantly all listed below inspired passion dedication bring serving needy residents best ideas contained this report belong following while any errors faults are mine alone Program Specialist Coordinator USDA Nutrition Western Region Statewide Manager Education Association Banks Action Partnership City Oakland Network Department Health Suzanne Ryan Associate Allison Pratt Director Policy Winnie Timothy Roberts FinancialCommunication Brigit Adamus San Francisco Barbara MkNelly Research Scientist Fellowship CoDirector Workforce Benefits Administration Assistance Committee FANOut Welfare Directors CWDA CDSS DHS WRO would also like extend special thanks clerical eligibility many whom interviewed examined stamp application process Finally thank who shared experiences system participating pilot testing client interview tool Forward program CHC bipartisan government nonprofit organization that seeks eradicate hunger developing leaders Each year places Fellows across country assignments out followed policy assignment Washington member twelfth class placed SSA ACCFB partner Bay Area was completed cost assessment various outreach models employed counties several west coast states including Summary During fall partnered develop countywide network increase participation rate Since initiative began Based Organizations CBOs prescreened over has experienced percent its NonAssistance NAFS caseload Despite these successes ultimately denied high applicants failing finish indepth analysis SSAs internal processes how can interface external efforts presents series suggestions improving processing crafted reports recommendations goal formulating effective viable local level Although particulars directed toward broad themes proposals applicable elsewhere Moreover undertaking focused examination countys from dual perspectives social agency CBO relevant United States should Develop phonein using hotline Ensure standardized procedure exists Emergency Streamline office orientation Increase number intake timeslots align them waiting room FSonly workers Continue expand language capabilities locations Promptly scan incoming mail available Explore consolidating duties work behind scenes prepare applications Consider reinstating modified expanded Contact Unit Formalize important procedural changes official Processes operating procedures Require four track ensure delivery advocates partnership Introduce authorization release information forms into Expand certification Move setup allows complete entire explore development electronic Blend new proposed Conduct media campaign Between November households receiving increased Participation Benefit Issuance Report Sacramento Available httpwwwdsscahwnetgovresearchDFAFoo_htm Description This culmination working designed both host organizations other interested reforming county programs narrative observations collection documents tools developed along way well useful set administration charged strengthening relationship between policies Pursuant those goals tracking through examine barriers approval Then conducted interviews assigned approximately understand processed interviewing applied but failed tested sample October December hope builds previous two years Rachel Lopez worked Los Angeles Regional comprehensive action items improve Californias Her issues such streamline conditions offices partnerships among service providers reduce state federal obstacles helped generate greater awareness major shortcomings facing levels Last Dennis Barrett Laura Tatum Fresno Tulare were tasked establishing respective much currently place They embarked ambitious highly successful involving creation task forces enrollment workshops Their nonassistance rates August involves whole especially networks oneon one assistance model harmonizes Having arrived framework already opposed been finetune Alamedas ways effectively potential applicability joint See Sharp Matthew Serving Solutions Publication Advocates Growing Wealth Central Valley FoodLink httpwwwdsscahwnetgovresearchrespdfDFADFAaugpdf permitted take step further offer based inhouse experience Along Brigits costeffectiveness study which will inform positive negative attributes popular help systems tailor techniques Our casestudy approach analyzes specific associated examines augment enhance tangible concrete evaluated addition think our projects aid adopted innovative refine implementing more dramatic initiating future first section provides background regarding second details findings sections three some strengthen area fifth intended uses learning six personal reflection Overview With million insecure residing today realistic solution pandemic seems require national response giant reach scope Volunteers churches pantries soup kitchens nation struggle meet immediate need vast group hard limited resources However unable sustainable lasting problem poverty America Even governments most basic safeguard against reveals crafting sweeping antipoverty legislation Just because appropriates money does not mean recent data indicates eligible received EWs determine entitled receive continually balance complex regulations requirements arise political compromises inherent legislative Here front lines onesizefitsall clashes intricacies cities making difficult poor prompted State Castner Schirm Reaching Those Need Rates Mathematica Inc initiate simplification measures found only accessing emergency despite fact surveyed income figure down possible indication faced obtaining Beginning late initiated Promotion involved training prescreening oneonone likelihood administer funding willingness organize partners instrumental enabling occur past continued held trained roughly prescreen date finding potentially sustained enroll than half generated preventing increasing could majority reasons failure essential attend facetoface bodes poorly nutrition expends personnel each time order must approvable located East Side stretching Berkeley north Fremont south Dublin Livermore possesses extremely diverse population twothirds coming Barthalow Chanse Ursula Marquez Lily Glesman Caroline Faces Facts administered oversees final interpretations author Ibid These numbers Lao Family Development lead There accurate record true total 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| The Grocery Gap Project: Race, Hunger and Food Access | Jamillah Jordan | 2007 | Food Access, Food Gaps | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | The Grocery Gap Project: Race, Hunger and Food Access reports examines the relationship between race, poverty, and food access in Seattle. Using the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Paradox of Abundance: Access to Healthy Food in Corona,… | Eliberty Jimenez | 2007 | Food Access, Food Retail | Field Reports | Domestic, New York, New York | The Paradox of Abundance: Access to Healthy Food in Corona, Queens evaluates food quality, accessibility, and availability in bodegas and supermarkets in a diverse community in New… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Paradox Abundance Access Healthy Food Corona Queens Eliberty Jimnez Congressional Hunger Fellow FoodChange Table Contents Acknowledgements Why Matters Community Assessment Goals and Guiding Questions Survey Process Results Bodegas supermarkets does not include restaurants Map Graph offer fewer healthy options than Vegetables bodegas Fruits Other food All establishments stores Restaurants Types More Advertisements for alcohol cigarettes healthier ads are rare storefront near public schools Limitations Involvement the Recommendations Action Steps Discussion Conclusion Appendix References Alyson Abrami Kate MacKenzie Jae Michaels Jen Prissel Daniella Leifer Volunteers Kathleen Porter Jaime Martinez Center business owners who participated this survey CookShop participants community leaders all documentary located Western New York has been identified having highest number eligible immigrants participating Stamp Program City Once people receiving Stamps what kinds foods they able access This question concern because largely immigrant lowincome neighborhoods like there often limited availability fresh choices Several statistics relevant United States were taken into account nearly families reported that their family was unable financial constraints consistently obtain sufficient quantity quality active life Indicators Coronas status included very diverse population Hispanic Latino its residents speak language other English home Foreignborn noncitizens represent those living below federal poverty line per capita income percentage students free reduced priced lunch Lowincome communities have Ecuadorians Dominicans most highly represented According report California Endowment Latinos children suffer more groups from poor nutrition due environmental factors linked obesity diabetes heart disease Such farmers markets activity excessive consumption highfat highcalorie lownutrient soft drinks which tend fill when small paychecks stamps run out Moreover found Hispanics rate crucial way health issues mentioned can prevented controlled through convenient affordable lead improved such ability concentrate better school decrease incidence chronic being several minorities led conclude may insecure order gain greater understanding accessibility coordination with conducted assessment effort capture existing system highlight concerns members created minute complements CFA increase awareness about highlighting would also build alliances process particularly local organizations working similar accesshealth Conceptual Addressing Assets Barriers |
| Putting the Pieces Together: A Component Design for a Community… | J.P. Howard | 2007 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Putting the Pieces Together: A Component Design for a Community Food Security Center New Orleans Model is a concept paper outlining potential components for a food security… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Putting the Pieces Together Component Design for Community Food Security Center New Orleans Model Drafted Second Harvest Bank Greater and Acadiana Howard Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow Table Contents Nutrition Education Gym Facility Kitchen Farmers Market NonProfit Grocery Government Other Service Referral Legal Aid Utilization Space Research Endowment The Case Partnership Capacity Building Endnotes Index Stamps iii WIC Program Emergency Assistance iiiii Commodity Supplemental Senior iiiiv Earned Income Tax Credit Individual Development Accounts Conceptual HowardEmerson concept that has drawn much attention world recently idea debated though many have similar ideas set definition not generally been agreed upon However very which core terminology now even being used government instead hunger For all practical purposes ours herein can held same articulated Franklin Roosevelt when identified Freedom From Want amongst his four freedoms people are entitled addressed America manner somewhat reminiscent bandaid failing address disease itself but covering cuts creates Original titles programs such Temporary showcase former popular view problem one would come pass overcome shortly inevitability success faded program known retaining acronym TEFAP Awareness time ago was sustained issue temporary setback difficulty American society Still solution remained what described aptly safety net addressing until this point sustains individual opposed removing from their lives Such makes seem viewed through certain tunnel vision cures immediate need while eradicate source symptom treated left unchecked That poverty malignant cancer any Unaddressed cycle almost inescapable producing homelessness increased crimes rates supporting substance abuse mental number other issues Attempts resolve just created cannot provide complete will attack efficiently Thereby doomed continuous repetition seeks take whole find more holistic approach focused than facet manifold remains attempts its cause utilizing means available Moreover tries sustainable fashion providing quick fix food banks organizations engaged projects create own Centers Campuses with Tucson Banks campus most prominent examples report Serving Justice World Year organization powerful argument capacity building change future banking Certainly light mission Americas end new approaches warranted because simple distribution arguably only perpetuating Through bank aid help sustain needed they holistically affect them rise satiation This particularly area reeling effects Hurricanes Katrina Rita there great demographic changes terms general population numbers immigration During recovery seeking profit lot outside influence city names large Donald Trump stepping capitalize storm stunned money flowing slowly molasses everywhere individuals turn appear obstacles rebuilding about community ignoring interests align communitys pursuing good whose stories patches quilt bigger part healing together Ultimately question comes whether helping our were intended doing enough What seek redress health indicator obesity Louisiana United States faces sincere deaths related per annum second smokingrelated obese compared ranked state levels Obesity genuine Looking demographics associated states African low SES females Studies shown populations affected differently heart among Diabetes also significant risk entire nationwide costs billions healthcare dollars could drastically cut improvements highest cases diabetes suffering condition Furthermore poorer union impoverished strict standards Medicaid study indicated recipients performed leisure activity reported dietary fat intake greater participants eating fewer servings fruits vegetables daily creating exercise nutrition outlined above significantly mellitus hypertension dyslipidemia forms sleep apnea osteoarthritis cited Effectiveness Interventions Overweight Adults drafted response State legislation may attributable High blood pressure twice common adults who elevated triglycerides decreased HDL cholesterol prevalence increases BMI those kgm overweight class respectively weight gain pounds persons developing Type gained Over economic cost totaled billion Nationwide direct medical million days lost work restrictedactivity physician visits month paid Social claims Specifically patients classified had chronic accounted total annual expenditures found diseases high diet charges spent these top both examination pulled January allowed estimation spends annually outlines list predisposing factors shared reaches Parental Lower Socioeconomic Status Smoking Cessation Low Level Physical Activity Carbohydrate Oxidation Childhood Birthinfancy Weight Lack Maternal Knowledge childs sweet habits Recent Marriage Multiple Births Medication Menopause Ethnicity Female Those particular interest based tackled head years however solidly say yes distributing without examining nutritional content perpetuate build collaboration ensure continued feasibility Below conceptual design outlining rough sketch ideal house grounds identifying some potential partners involved therein possible components addition traditional activities housed premises well stated introduction education already done ways efforts Lisa Perron aday understood correlate strongly One paradoxes eyes how hungry person answer actually access isnt nutritious typically cheap else increasingly capable buying healthier knowledge something possess taught schools result information labeled products easily written hieroglyphics average consumer make amount sense interrelated powerfully matter exercises counteracts still worsen recent published Journal Medical Association April Reuters posited equally off conclusion loss calories mattered consumed worked key priming body proper function beneficial various run including Backpack organizing agencies serve communities better expanded ability pull interns capstones students Overall expands capability making effective serving advancing essential quality living Classes offered out space research seminars staff within offices projectsemployment mentioned impacted case half expensive achieve does wish jog neighborhood park close approximate lowest membership Elmwood fitness center blocks away around additional spending requirement inside Costs similarly across development nonprofit gym sliding scale represents way opportunity normally able comfortably afford use local facilities should fear forced into competition customers facility made free impact morale office positively simultaneously having Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee 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Maryland Virginia Similar achieved nation National Cooperation network receive INC acts forum best practices news programmatic partnerships Meals Wheels AIDS AllianceANSA School Altria Daily Bread Foundation Involvement allows year strengthening kitchen provided federal FEED act last jobless immigrant skyrocketed demand industries grocery stores providers return conjunction tourism restaurant hotel services employees become culinary listing tremendous rather rapidly once running Taking advantage newly farmers market strengthen ties farming segment traditionally touched fresh produce begun engaging Providing term further bring affordable otherwise agriculture themselves supported partnership Umbrella wwwmarketumbrellaorg Farm Networkhttpnoffnorg presumably little resources aside allocation Many models Umbrellas specific markets accepting stamps benefits funded working decrease supply realize profits stay business Non Profit innovative currently pioneered places Arizona piece aspect Their Value Store Mobile description Foods open public staffed employee primarily travel rural areas where limited transportation dairy dry goods load truck filled shop road store carries items savings over accepts cash debit credit cards checks helps overhead your travels three locations hours biweekly pleased resist evidence ever proffered belief provides outlet positive publicity cheaper accessible small portion predominately urban serves achieving combating problems before parishes receiving emergency seen degrading given box choices characteristic nonemergency brings dignity exist tools evaluate eligibility certification register groups Atlanta under Bolling initiated EITC clinic clients referrals simplest method expand clinics shelters forth requires Going registering increasing registry achieves perform task offering lead stable excellent Though provision seems hardly difference unaware internet informational finding must know look Agencies Assist Agency wwwassistagencyorg Vermillion Jefferson Davis Acadia Evangeline Parishes wide operating referral Attached appendix appropriate descriptions WHY compiled Caroline Fanning Lani Mcleod contact included along necessary notes forefront concerning self proclaimed leading advocate communitybased solutions WHYs Eighth Ave Suite York Tel Fax wwwworldhungeryearorg opportunities require amounts keep updated Opportunities professional like dental psychology mutually tooth cleaning testing LSU Health Sciences Dentistry partnered Dental Alliance Crest reduce childrens cavities during February oral innercity children past seven screening capitalized increase life type legal advice independent counsel Southern Aids Public Benefits Clinic qualified lowincome families TANF Cash AHCCCS Medicare disability Under supervision attorney law University College Law brief representation benefit setup mainly Tulane Loyola Universities prides institute hour andor third student contributes toward pro bono supervised practicing expansive Gillis Long Poverty dedicated demanding probono option satisfy required schooling describes stating Pro Bono approved sites experience performing conducting client interviews writing representing courts permitted Areas practice include fields domestic juvenile security death penalty elder Student professionals awareness obligation disadvantaged foster coordinator reached houses Interest faced poor elderly others unable Work CFSC raw data journal then intellectual front assistance Finding Lake River foundation victims disaster recruit faculty lawyers nature born originally prime utilized offer fairs cook outs fundraisers occur leasing allow advocacy meet organize policy council daycare agency stop fulfill needs rented bringing income discretion becomes using augment Smaller reinforce strength overall pursued valuable Developing endowment garnered fund recognition With developed period minimal target expected earn investment minimum generate funding These funds conduct systems analysis assessment studying distribute studies inventory virtually subject visualize pool every raising augmented changed awarded graduate completing relationship locality sure legitimizing undertakings gives aspects facts academic legitimacy intend exciting enhance Robert Egger founder organizer congress repeatedly addresses power sector claiming combined resulting economy worlds largest collaborative things duplication saving cutting specialization Groups develop Whereas deeper relationships clientele focusing Bringing registration combination current convenience efficiency taking multiply multiplying gigantic Seeking simply solve never focus root hope break Gandhi called worst kind violence word sometimes greatest asset hindrance Focus nonprofits often yields bodies moving mentalities private businesses Venture Philanthropy PartnersVPP concerned McKinsey Partners leader consulting internationally Coming VPP investors intensely pasts Amazoncom built warehouse hired millions going online maintaining infrastructure put hundreds thousands Cafs commits warehousing supposed solving complex eliminate goes founded missions see expansion founding feel remain role changing responsibility placed entitlement attacked leaves grow gaining size deteriorating crime rising critical operate wider move strong towards crutch live capabilities fundraising Brantley Phillip Pennington Biomedical Baton Rouge Ibid Fox Maggie Diet Exercise Take Off Equal Pounds Study Finds httpnewsyahoocomsnmus_nmdiet_exercise_dc_ httpwwwshapeupshopcomcardiotreadmill_weslo_cardiostridehtm httpwwwopentipcomproductsLb_olympic_weight_set_weight_lifting_preceset_ACCHCOShtml httpwwwgrantentcomphystrainingweightshtm httpwwwgrantentcomphystraininghtm wwwdccentralkitchenorg httpwwwcommunityfoodbankcomcommunityfoodsecuritycentermobilemarket Gives Smile httpwwwlsusdlsuhsceduaboutnewshtm Website httpwwwcommunityfoodbankcomdynamiclegalaidaspx Admissions FAQ httpwwwlawtulaneeduadmissionsfaqcfm Programs site httplawloynoedugillislongprogramshtml Jonas Gary Effective Nonprofit Organizations Group prepared Services Appendix stamp monthly allowance All administer Electronic Transfer EBT While separate Needy Families welfare transitioning governments extensive widelyknown You USDAs prescreening tool wwwfoodstampsstepusdagov plus Stamp enrollment play Should another hurricane tornado loaded card automatically negating delays caused tried enroll following hurricanes minus East closed Westbank Expressway Harvey Algiers General Meyer Avenue Box Midtown Canal Street Women Infants Children supplemental vouchers pregnant breastfeeding postpartum age five qualify applicants listed Debra Luthy Director Chief Office Road Metairie httpwwwdhhlouisianagovofficesID FMNP Participants eligible participate coupons redeemable farms roadside stands collaborates visit USDA website wwwfnsusdagovwicFMNPFMNPfaqshtm discussed page distributes commodities EFPs directly Micke Romain Department Agriculture Forestry CSFP old participating seniors counties Andrew Manager Section afoxdhhlagov SFMNP facilitates senior Bryce Malone Dept Florida Boulevard bmaloneldafstatelaus nevertheless important tax refunds tuition car item difficult incorporate budget Volunteer VITA IRS offers preparation Publication explains requirements wwwirsgov call Additional resource Coalition Economic Progress wwwcenterforprogressorg coalition leads national grassroots movement connect Madison Chicago wwwtaxcoalitionorg IDAs assets enter financial mainstream Drawing variety sources matching buy home pay postsecondary start CFED Capitol Washington wwwidanetworkorg steady participation preferable erratic dependency understand final Rather broader involves initiatives |
| Just Don’t Forget About Us: The Story of Hurricanes Katrina… | David Coffman | 2007 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Field Reports | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Just Don’t Forget About Us: The Story of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and Their Impact on Second Harvest Food Bank chronicles the impact of the 2006 storms… Read more | Emerson Fellow | just dont forget about The Story Hurricanes Katrina and Rita their Impact SHFB September Southern Louisiana was forever changed Hurricane followed permanently altered the parishes served Second Harvest Food bank Greater New Orleans Acadiana facing unprecedented challenge distribute food throughout region with fewer agencies greater need While population estimated only twothirds what prior disaster serving million more pounds eighteen months since hit quote Natalie Jayroe President CEO our current situation equivalent running Super WalMart out space size With increased distribution concerned that all emergency not being met through channels following report analysis programs How have demographics This one most important questions continues into future face poverty has almost drastically landscape safety net for vulnerable populations been eroded leaving serve people maintain strong ties communities hardest these areas History December first day newly incorporated Social Apostolate Archdiocese decided add services already offered Through many donations other organizations city July had receiving product became official affiliate Americas National Network same year distributed than per month this Time outgrowing donated warehouse began search new permanent location staff national network advised they needed approximately square feet would sufficient meet service area several support various foundations purchased January become full member allowing them larger end saw distributing fast track decade its existence experienced rapid growth constant expansion Harvesters merged another local agency Bank Emergencies Inc Officially merger programmatic activities take role banks fight against hunger time yet move moved present thought facility adequate allowed Distribution rates next until when southern from Mississippi state line Texas known continued plans were made open western opened Lafayette Before could however visit SHFBs few weeks later offering onetwo punch Prior sponsored study Hunger America gave picture United States but also tool survey clients Local Report Prepared different weekly Annually serves spring fiscal interviewed showed going least which kitchens shelters pantries nonemergency Most believed increase turn away lived household income less federal level applied stamps past those who ineligible because About half average number lasted Less received some form assistance previous two years certainly existed question whether meeting needs community Suburban rural can attributed factors urban such disconnect between overwhelmingly include percentage suburbanrural should see increases capacity armed giving good idea ready continuing along historical path That August now infamous date making dramatic strides ending However everything Followed shortly thereafter second direct within too short three response especially volunteers extraordinary Relief Response confusing hours days pulled together skeleton crew employees working offices Baton Rouge then old building Baker Federal Government floundered responders providing water eventually taken crisis points Ernest Morial Convention Center downtown During week regrouped site arduous task rebuilding Agency relations spent endless trying make contact fielded truckloads got where compound demands knowledge own homes Were belongings flooded looted weathered storm relatively unscathed Worse still did know families beloved pets mind pooled paid leave attend personal matters country Rodney Bivens executive director Regional Oklahoma arrive Arriving after immediately set work helping secure housing coordinating efforts Within over docks near impossible help able respond Stories regarding dire abound Calls asking enough hygiene products came frequency care remember These requests while themselves are example even whole cities unsure back One particularly touching story couple husband dying cancer After relief getting referrals simply overwhelmed referred promised let referral done hand deliver Tracks Had God designated Metairie land milk honey castigated depths hell latter Sodom Gomorrah left Sunday morning took drive miles get onto interstate parents house normally hour minute primary reason never evacuate rather chance sit traffic But heard weather lady tell put attic planned staying She explained earlier during Betsy lost lives drowned attics They climbed escape rising flood waters rise way information forced Perhaps realized serious matter couldnt believing bullshit evacuation People every Houston Can you believe assure sat car die Plain simple And always wobbles east west spared nice vacation Then poor 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penetrating Contact daughter Dallas remain approachable clear witness daughters white colored neighborhood quiet sign stared gutting relatives extended smell contamination mold infested lifestyle imposed evident employment Among offers companies accepted Program Manager administer grant HarvestThe Nations base means hungry Because available needing tremendously involved becoming familiar culture understanding residencies guidelines performed addition criteria developed conjunction provider Drafts award letter request roll Granted Latino contacts appointments beginning visits explain mechanics determine funding communicated Upon appointment programmed process communicating requirements Bishop Lift Name conversation tearing trials ONeal seventies feeding original heart concept prepared formally communicate emotions flow aware differences uniqueness containers meal residences battered women rehab circumstances operate equipment facilities tents elements hot cold wet dry additional burden 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fences Letting transgressions hinder persons inexcusable postdisaster focused primarily requesting Stamp stamp staggering government rental arise innovative strategies sectors Common Ground Collective sprang ward showing holistic root approach emphasize programming centered thus acts handing address Families semblance normalcy Offering give training Market mobile taking easily successful trips trip Transitional Communities outing limiting amounts market joint Umbrella Coop normal purchasing supermarkets Kids Caf otherwise worry dinner safe Backpack responding backpack qualify schools poptop nutritious child receives younger siblings backpacks use breaks difficulty finding teachers gap benefits Excluding extending encompass unpleasant gets atrisk Beginning Month birthday ecstatic sing Happy Birthday monthly meetings leading bit aggravating celebrating deserved fiance tired weekend relaxation Beau Rivage Coast poolside Cabana dreams relaxing kids definitely shopping spitting relax guilt 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appreciated daze happy coworker hey assistant rock impressed grew instant Eight recovered fighting impressions starving televised mission forefront errors precedent arrange deliveries receivables Those chaos madness themselvesourselves dealing accommodate Robert Bob Forney ourselves generous hometown Everywhere comprehend events Returning Some cleared continual frustration Post proud unlikely faces livelihood childrens enriching Boys Girls Clubs renovations repairs alternative provided achievement Children eat restaurantstyle setting participate aspects Each rooted involvement adults opportunity hospitality therefore marketable skills hosts tables preparation enjoy Adult monitors encourage proper dining etiquette friendly beyond healthy delicious style currently inhibitive suggest sponsor doors mobility lunch uncommon Lagniappe version foods prepare ensures hungery vacations packs round partnership granted expand valuable components discreteness stigmatize tenure educators sincere typically students expanded suppose reprieve harsh reality wife daughterinlaw Philadelphia plane Philly reunion awaited areamany assorted cousins boy Yes stuff blocked threat threatening stormsGeorges Ivan stayed retreat floor fill bathtubs forbid axe results Biblical delightful fifty attended brothers everyones delighted resident expert attentive nearperfect inundated special retired fixed CNN Weather Channel Sheriff Harry Lee aunt uncle six awoke Williams Dome gaping hole proverbial walked boardwalk Citya interspersed gambling eating drinking suddenly pictures closest Ive fortune YorkRent Producers zero WTC Carmines Tavern PhilliesMets Shea standing Today Show talking Lester Holt held Love resist Delta Air Lines Monroe penalties five Bakerno buses trains shocking colleagues Mel plotted bona fide surreal characteristic aura surrealism replaced stark realism Driving Street Canal akin Brandenburg Gate East Berlin West browngrey musty pervasive darkness moribund tonic liked crushing doesnt slap hook nose Still takeyourbreath stomach assaults courtesy AllState SBA Entergy Governor Blanco Army Corps Engineers Bush demons lesser note Weve throwing salvageable storage arms shoulders ache rebels bureaucrateither Bureaucracy deeply wounded recover pessimistic beginningboth overall despite insured suffered fairly pessimism manyprobably Its park believer adage someone Ill force navigate uncertain scary Lucky Ones Ken Gravener Procurement Organizational Change dealt wrought significant occurring Greene transition Various Banks acting reigns largest Along internal restructuring management team consisting Financial Annette LeBlanc Terry Utterback Operations LeMel assumed result restore assembled shift progressive oriented goal formidable Traditional opponents atmosphere cooperation leader Conclusion steps educate resource interest immensely challenging rose occasion resources merely enable entirely achievable Janet Poppendieck makes argument Sweet Charity End Entitlement value carried Rather enabler bandaiding diminishing consequences donating feeling insecure actions insecurity antihunger antipoverty movements Creating helps socially occur education myriad methods imagination sole irresponsible reckless founded notion bringing players unique risen above claim grace compassion painful residents commended exemplary shortcomings tragic ordeal inspiration stronger coping surrealistic wreaked havoc accomplished Remembering triumphs tragedies reflect Bibliography KATRINA AND RITA AFTERMATH THE IMPACT EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION CLIENTS DECEMBER Brookings Institution METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM Storm Lessons Past Plan Future Special collaboration Data Index Tracking Recovery Metro Area Monthly Cohen Rhonda Mathematica Policy Elliott Jeremy Pais Race class diVerences human responses Science Frey William Audrey Singer Impacts Populations First Census Findings Jun Greenstein Meeting Basic Needs Victims Recommendations Makers Budget Priorities Holzer Lerman Employment Issues Challenges Sherman Arloc Isaac Shapiro ESSENTIAL FACTS ABOUT VICTIMS HURRICANE Demographics Disaster Winston Pamela Olivia Golden Kenneth Finegold Kim Rueben Margery Austin Turner Stephen Zuckerman Federalism Respond Major Zedlewski Sheila Building Better Safety Rebuilding Opportunity Equity URBAN INSTITUTE Note thanks Working piles someones resembles privy inspiring thank Lisa handling distractions fearless leaders Candace contributed completion appreciative outsider Thank Ave history Distribute midst collapsing closed |
| Drake University and the Congressional Hunger Center’s Presidential Voter Education… | Will Perreault, Isha Plynton | 2008 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Des Moines, Domestic, Iowa | Drake University and the Congressional Hunger Center’s Presidential Voter Education Guide on Hunger Issues outlines the hunger and food security platform of six of the 2008 Presidential… Read more | Emerson Fellow | What roles you support the Federal Government playing alleviating hunger access universal breakfast for all children public schools Why why not order provide assistance legal immigrants who have been country less than five years would expansion food stamp eligibility them your eyes what single most effective policy measure enable insecure individuals become secure will promote this both rural and urban areas many Americans lack convenient President how increase communities unacceptable that United States million people live households The federal government has important role play addressing problem programs aimed ensure they are reformed funded can better meet needs Americas families Ensuring vital reducing improving learning Students eat perform math reading cognitive tests Children experience higher levels physical emotional behavioral problems should make school program available living lowincome was proud legislation extended immigrant adult more This law step forward restore benefits hundreds thousands need address root cause security economic insecurity proposed new blueprint put path toward shared prosperity creating good jobs restoring fairness our economy renewing bargain work hard get ahead locally grown distributed Senator start FarmtoFork initiative consumers with fresh high quality products through farmers markets retailers restaurants Given Farmto Forks success consider working replicate around crime any child ever hungry dedicated eradication blight Having said clear governments obligation create distribute its necessary structures allow free market operate rule going after corruption etc think every Provided monopoly only alternative Absolutely While some benefit just treat symptoms off treating idea vouchers poor parents incentives coupled enhancements immigration More importantly part national heritage Food stamps actual rather see vibrant creates especially short time limits limited incentive trade about adequate supply demand pricing education job creation opportunity focused itself these things alone without distraction waste corrupt political system world able attack truly unfettered best way offer costeffective cannot equalize human conditions Every tries winners losers Humans self interested harness selfinterest face calls dont consistent nutrition lead healthy life resorting emergency solutions full range enough nutritious School lunch critically nourishment stay ready learn Studies consistently shown students Yes everyone America essential health served Senate fought Hunger one symptom fact poverty Ive goal cutting third decade ending within accomplish raising minimum wage protecting organizing rights helping save president efforts fullservice supermarkets well community projects like pantries also expand fruits vegetables Farm Bill Our nation works when often acting their take responsibility brothers sisters keepers strengthened help folks themselves transitional EITC responsible fatherhood improve tax cut seniors believe critical day supported USDA commodities sure eligible reduced price actually receive meals valuable safety net want where neighbors makes poorer Furthermore vast majority Most rest either senior disabled individual targets those expands times trouble helps recipients healthily funding protect from cuts leadership speaking key improved local regional systems emphasize Buy Fresh Local implement policies farmto give priority sources ordering grow economies must guarantee goes New Mexico convened summit led state partnering private organizations banks Ill same entire caring childrens underprivileged too Universal then offered Legal right here neither theynor childrenshould denied keep Beyond however there steps taken including eliminating taxes which did Governor urge governors once grocery stores convenience storesto locate underserved All evidence points factwhen easily tend JOSEPH BIDEN Delaware PRESIDENTIAL VOTER EDUCATION GUIDE HUNGER ISSUES guide created collaboration Drake University Law Congressional Center Today pressing issue minds American voters recent poll conducted Alliance End found respondents ranked biggest moral compared environment abortion gay marriage informative based nonpartisan voter designed information each Presidential candidates platform CONTACT INFORMATION Isha Plynton Emerson National Fellow Iplyntonhungercenterorg Will Perreault wperreaulthungercenterorg wwwlawdrakeedu Avenue Des Moines prepares graduates practice serve profession respond call service participation various centers wwwhungercenterorg Hall North Capitol Suite Washington Centers mission fight developing leaders Since inception involved educational research advocacy alleviate domestic international questionnaire made presidential contains answers responded following were mailed contacted phone but announced deadline Chris Dodd Rudy Giuliani Mike Gravel Huckabee Duncan Hunter Alan Keyes Dennis Kucinich John McCain Ron Paul Mitt Romney Tom Tancredo Fred Thompson People views matter contact campaigns directly |
| Rainier Valley Food Action Project: Increasing Access to Fresh Produce | Katherine Chen | 2008 | Food Systems and Agriculture, Urban Agriculture | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Rainier Valley Food Action Project: Increasing Access to Fresh Produce explores various entrepreneurial and agricultural models that Southeast Seattle could adopt to increase community members’ access to… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Rainier Valley Food Action Project Increasing Access Fresh Produce Katherine Chen Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Executive Summary The focuses increasing residents access fresh and affordable produce followup the work former Jamillah Jordans findings Grocery Gap Race largely recognized underserved neighbourhood with unfriendly built environment such that Avenue has high incidence pedestrian accidents main corridors have densities fast food restaurants rates asthma obesity other chronic diseases Seeking find innovative methods increase fruits vegetables this report examines ways improve existing programs develop more urban farmland provide avenues for purchasing foods intended goal alleviating hunger Acknowledgements This was written prepared hope lowincome through nonconventional means made possible funding support from Solid Ground formerly Fremont Public Association Seattle Washington Congressional Center author would like thank following their guidance Grounds Healthy Active Coalition PPatch Program Garden Coordinators Growers Cooperative Michelle BatesBenetua Natalya Brusilovsky Paul Haas Cecile Henault Brad Johnson Shana McDavisConway Giang Nguyen Irene Woo Table Contents Introduction Neighborhood Profile Existing Research Design Methodology Urban Farmland Community Gardens Market Edible Planting Strip Landscaping Agricultural Entrepreneurship YearRound Farmers Satellite Discussion Recommendations Conclusion References Appendix Banks Serving Basic Foods Focus Group Questions Supported Agriculture serving security all persons community having culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate local nonemergency sources times Security One most perplexing paradoxes United States how our economic structure fuels land plenty opportunity not say Americans sufficient calories growth but many lack proper nutrient intake healthy lifestyle cost dense rising while energy products falling are those sugar carbohydrates mainly junk same time poverty State rise recent year which data available Much can attributed numerous lowpaying service sector jobs easily overlooked when one notes overall low unemployment These positions ones Valleys who educational attainment language skills set attain Washingtons plentiful hightech aerospace Because indicator vegetable consumption risk factor must address issue obtaining combating undernourishment populations King County forth Fitness Initiative empower individuals organizations create embraces locally grown active living currently communities seeking obtain grant further neighborhood Diana Vergis Vinh says need make choice easy choices default option Furthermore seeks green itself leave smaller carbon footprints essence these two steps combination lead believe agriculture used promote both physical fitness dieting already infrastructures place ease transition With being said explore feasibility establishing growers cooperative Another key component selfsufficiency hopes build upon results implement recommendations appropriate better serve needs use information garnered catalyst bringing about change insert presence viable resource may otherwise unfamiliar len Regions Source Development Fund diverse primarily immigrant Southeast its multiethnic population Seattles possibly zip code America forty percent Rainer home myriad languages you take look Figure youll notice diversity extends greater variety Also much influx Asia recently Eastern Africa large farming culture struggling master English utilize skill ties cultures together because everybody eats regardless ethnic religious differences Homeland identified regional thwarting terror threats For project will hereafter defined area south Interstate west Martin Luther Way South north Henderson Street east Within quadrant schools gardens only farmers market few supermarkets assume frequent unavailable without convenience owning car unavailability grocery stores contributes rate When sees average American consumes recommended daily allowance assumed likely even less than several buses run arterials public transit remains inconvenient disabled elderly young children thus does little eating However weather patterns give gardeners fairly extensive growing season thereby giving them ample own vibrant boasts willingness hard Rainie Picardo Family once You get back what put Along linguistic cultural barriers also experience higher rest see above citywide county statewide trend exacerbated White Black Native Asian Hispanic Pacific Islander Ethnic Composition Prevalence Poverty where people school degree outnumber bachelors Therefore changes heavily felt here elsewhere city Seattleites they cannot afford eat balanced meals incomes lower rely emergency system governmental assistance unduly affected variables vulnerable past decade seen gentrification Columbia City HOPE redevelopment Housing Authoritys housing mixed income Vista New Holly impending light rail Where there boarded windows underclass now infiltration homogenous middle class businesses increasingly condominiums transformation come costs dominant European comes gradual dismantling African increased emphasis assimilation enclaves refugee displaced move farther fewer residences families did before development new attract downtown workers capital current into convenient direct ride office Soon poor priced out homes neighborhoods social makeup changing infrastructure wont recognize ten years Resident Some Although expect still Many alleviate stress beyond From federal dollars markets benefiting antihunger movement mentioned represent some operating players helping meet requirements |
| Closing the Hunger Gap: An Exploration of the Maryland Food… | Stephany Whitaker | 2009 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Field Reports | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Closing the Hunger Gap: An Exploration of the Maryland Food Bank analyzes the operational systems of the Maryland Food Bank and provides suggestions for creating efficient methods… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Heat or Eat: Helping Each Other Gain Control Over Rising… | Michael Richardson | 2009 | Income, Expenses, and Hunger, Utilities/Energy Costs | Field Reports | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Heat or Eat: Helping Each Other Gain Control Over Rising Utility Bills raises awareness and mobilizes communities around the high cost of utilities and its impact on… Read more | Emerson Fellow | utility bills Index Personal Storiespg Commentarypg Focus Utilitiespg Recommendationspg Written Michael Richardson and Don Everard Hope House Andrews New Orleans Louisiana For more information contact Brother michaelrichardsonyahoocom Media Provide coverage utilities issues particularly they affect low income people Publish programs that provide energy assistance efficiency conservation education Have series techniques the average person can their home Stories year old Keesha Smith has had rough attempting make things work here Trying raise her daughter fixed when father isnt around helping she struggles find way survive She children altogether but only cares for one them first was The others have been staying with mother ever since disasters Katrina oldest being SSI receiving month Her bedroom apartment once rented just recently went rent now pays leaving spend needs poor condition dangerous community counterproductive raising child any given day may someone selling drugs from front stoop does best cope environment When comes food tries not worry too much because receives stamps But stretching money hard growing little girl Facing daily wondering how lights will stay keep cell phone also deal battle fighting HIVAIDs found out about years ago luckily none are infected says health wise energized possible healthy care other than rarely thinks main worries lie making sure phones heat hates fact cant give Churches Non Profits Neighborhood Organizations your members constituents neighbors understanding Encourage get training help themselves use less electricity gas Organize support organizations like Alliance Affordable Energy pushing better policies Showing read meter during workshop City Council Continue push Entergy invest its resources weatherization rate payers Require report monthly number residential disconnections resulting nonpayment Make this data available public challenge budget cut rates Electric remain higher four areas reserved Gulf States sponsor regular town hall meetings answer questions hear voices communities service efficient ward everything wants tired looking wish list momma what want room look house Mentally emotionally stresses finds herself depressed would tends nervous paranoid always edge cause could turning off doesnt know going pay bill top next couple weeks wasnt able Its really disgusting sometimes wages same Cost living arent enough right months sees struggle strong spirit continues Willing anything power through tougher hardships faith percent win situation say prayer changes praying Low Lionel Baskins stranger his younger absent childrens lives left sons working three jobs Now age still giving man His loving heart passion makes him special very active currently official vocal musical instructor Recreational Department Well known talent opens nephews kids neighborhood teaching play different instruments letting record music computer time volunteer autistic local center charity willingness compensate lack ends meet two grandchild who suffers scoliosis fairly runs between taking half each which step ten dollars past With usually buys bread grits milk knows least meal lasts order bus picks transportation these expenses along Money tight economy explains passed away Soon after formed bad hypertension caused complications eyes soon became blind Although continued school system until suddenly ended due disaster hurricane After storm came back many attempted restart life takes pills per kidney failure must dialysis times week Congressional Leaders Look funds assist landlords rental units emergency assistant case natural such Gustav Maintain LIHEAP funding high allocated Recommendations sulin shots diabetes crisis spent impossible account basic necessities Such mid September Hurricane made unfriendly visit forced evacuate under horrible traveling conditions told Arkansas ending church Tennessee sleeping cold floor spending appropriate foods medicine sick later returned without family friends source states didnt harder become burden disgusted angry adjust cost leaves tough dont might eat steak everyday even some paid servant works himself midst maintain accepted live doing all Sylvania Moore woman born raised great city single son dreams college put damper financial where down increased Before never late paying devastating hold current period homeless fortunate transitional program provided housing periods save own place Getting into overcome encountered new keeping match Sylvia biggest light you thing then becomes important cook restaurant constantly hours trying lot those wait presents itself again checks come weekly used run helpful hints gone priority there somewhere lay heads conscious effort see accordingly check forcing fees accumulate often reach weatherize homes buy appliances They actions long term saving Environmental Concerns High reasons control our Scientists gravely concerned inefficient negative effects nature planet massive production carbon dioxide product oil coal gasoline causing This heating atmosphere causes cool affects weather leading powerful storms seasons crop sea levels coastal land loss availability price fish shrimp oysters etc using efficiently pointlessly improve Many elderly disabled modest incomes simply take effective action lower hire physically unable Family seniors offer kind well adults suffer respiratory diseases asthma cannot humid avoid asthmatic attacks need cooler warmer however afford Too frequently show doctors offices rooms lowincome households seek poorly maintained lacking insulation basically Landlords economic incentive tenants Renters neither nor legal significant upgrades while rents manage significantly Very homeowners similar having problems overall extremely stressful worrying Like battles free fun relax There leisure You try treat yourself every youre scared happen over country Commentary Tens Thousands People Risk individuals profiled beginning real fellow citizens Their stories touch hearts something bit easier representatives larger groups whom experiencing limitations ability thousands Moores struggling alone parent mothers Scott Baskin surviving limited social security disability small estimated Orleanians poverty That means Keisha situations theirs present recession deepens residents ways especially most vulnerable Utilities reason focus paper individually concert wasted individual household Setting thermostats warm difference Turning air conditioners heaters body clearly saves Simple covering spaces exterior doors windows filling walls floors closing Using fluorescent bulbs insulating water heater connection blame charging exorbitant prices understand begin shrink workshops awareness simple nocost access remains |
| The Economic Literacy Curriculum: A Facilitator’s Guide | Raquel Oriol | 2009 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | The Economic Literacy Curriculum: A Facilitator’s Guide is a tool for community members and food bank staff for teaching family literacy classes and includes lesson outlines, sample… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Nutrition Support Programs in the Health Care Setting: A Prescription… | Morenike Mosuro | 2009 | Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Nutrition Support Programs in the Health Care Setting: A Prescription for Hunger Prevention explores the benefits of having social services available to patients at Boston Medical Center,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Growing a Healthy Food System in Southern Arizona | Eric Hoffman | 2009 | Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Growing a Healthy Food System in Southern Arizona is a collection of stories that documents the efforts of government and community organizations to increase food security, and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Growing Healthy Food System Southern Arizona Preliminary Report produced the Community Resource Center Bank Researched and written Eric Hoffman Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Special Thanks Mark Anderson State Representative Vonnie Baldwin Department Economic Security Aileen Carr Raquel Maria Luz Anna from Catalina Womens Group Staff Barbara Eisworth Ishkashtaa Refugee Harvesting Network Soraya Franco Pima County Health Dietetic Services Judy Fuller SNAP Recipient Cindy Gentry Connections Varga Garland Lydia Glasson William Morris Institute for Justice Rio Clinic Dana Helfer Desert Harvesters Dan Johnson Wellness Council Bryn Jones Native SeedSEARCH Sara Tucson CSA Michelle Kuhns Home Gardening Program Marco Liu Frank Martin Crooked Sky Farms Oriol Molly Reid Borton Primary Magnet School John Reub Forever Yong Farm Ciena Schlaefli Marana David Schwake Litchfield Elementary District Gary Skinner Gardener Janos Wilder Restaurant Winne Coalition Photographs except page Josh Schachter Amber Herman Country Club Introduction Where does our food come How get farms plates Who can afford who must struggle put table why eat good bodies community environment These are questions that too often not asked With busy schedules lack easily available information give much thought Asking first step toward learning about agriculture finding solutions problems hunger unequal access healthy face The ask determine find problem such viewed individuals inability feed him herself solution person issue which many people suffer harms health economic wellbeing general public search One increase connections between with less sustainable system Increasing these increases all while improving local economy stories follow reflect two central themes theme Government Responses reviews government nutrition programs help large fresh second Sustainable Local serves living area Stories illustrate production urban rural being used cannot buy determined how grown distributed purchased raise awareness encourage members demonstrate reallife implemented throughout reality More than million states total population unable provide enough nutritious themselves their families estimated children risk Numerous working alleviate Arizonans have sufficient but gap remains preventing everyone having equal lives Work close described StampsSNAP Stamp program recently renamed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance one governments largest most important safety nets country benefit nationwide participants federal entitlement meaning eligible has legal right services However only participate Over half receiving benefits could substantially improve critical contributor communities Providing dollars spend helps stimulate Every five purchases generates spending For every billion spent recipients farm jobs created over provided significant source job creation bridge employment selfsufficiency explains Administrator providing support relieve other stressors work average participant receives per month While may cover cost expenses helped regularly more You dont money stamps you shop wisely really long way buying bulk shopping discount stores following sale items weekly paper closely able stock next save future costs know what would without tremendously also started garden her yard she grow some own WIC Women Infants Children federally funded provides education care referrals lowincome pregnant postpartum breastfeeding women infants age Other Programs TEFAP FOOD BOX supplement diets low incomes emergency assistance PLUS Plus ages post partum mothers senior citizens older monthly package NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH BREAKFAST PROGRAM Lunch Breakfast operating nonprofit private schools residential child institutions They nutritionally balanced lowcost free lunches breakfasts each school day nutritional given especially since family income goes rent clothes diapers transportation fixed Morales year old daughter She gives pound beans rice canned green bread lot stuff everything Cereal formula fruit tuna peanut butter foods included depending requirements didnt milk expensive Only percent recommended nine servings fruits vegetables nearly vegetable eaten fried potatoes diet significantly obesity diabetes chronic diseases attempt consumption west Phoenix began purchasing cafeterias Director noticed produce bought was shipped Los Angeles then back vendor sold growing fields surrounding says nobrainer start directly farmers Eightyfive time price cheaper regular fifteen there salad bar complete think mostly growers snacks served Not fresher healthier kids something creates smidgen when wipe dirt off concludes locally far outweigh any challenges Gleaning historic tradition inviting onto your land harvest excess rather letting waste field Many realize they backyard citrus pomegranates figs native mesquite trees group use hammermill grind pods into flour Currently milled helping extra sell surplus friends neighbors Milling opened new world Its quite interesting experience this disconnected Harvester volunteer When look closer home sources mind shift making them see abundance resources seen otherwise Making choice actively procurement securing empowering thing There security comes knowing even out desert brings tremendous sense freedom longer dependent others Another harvesting moved refugee camps around different pounds owners call yards yearround Most donated markets emphasis empower refugees founder director giving well hand because lending neighborhoods getting city meet small accessible term describe where severely limited inaccessible north fits definition place here resident City Bashas its takes minutes drive traffic stay once week using environmentally economically methods distribute chemicalfree cant Seeds building blocks Executive Seed SEARCH region acre Patagonia organization collected varieties seeds plants disappeared forever seed culture intertwined lose All farming based saving became global hybridization practice saying Were going let take control part ensuring things readily anyone wants Agriculture crops three told varying size technique share common understanding necessity grew Chicago gained love Twelve years ago his wife decided move career Together acres Amado hour south manage sons managed organically natural pests weeds usually need anything ecosystem wellbalanced species Lets say aphids Ill afterwards will ladybugs scarf times outbreaks balance believes change just keep externalizing shooting ourselves foot Sonora very developed reason demand certainly possible develop matter stepping play role easier incentives migrant workers been life commercial knows firsthand effects pesticides allowed stop cropduster flew overhead needed throw chemicals respiratory now suffers result exposure toxic Farmer known runs collection organicallymanaged plots main operation employees grows shares same ethic Reubs organic observe nothing try kill bugs believe big cycle link falls apart dies pour poison bug stomp still breaking Stores proud selling market potential ideal climate outstanding terms major obstacle becoming assist young rows yearlong season create partnership Parks Recreation build introducing manager Future invited few experiment learn plant weed nourish Thats best Recently increased educational programming development Kids visit design pizza wheat tomatoes garlic basil bake cob oven apprenticeship teaches systems trying connect con cludes doesnt grocery store earth point educating knew took tomato pea wouldnt granted Supported farmer paying advance seasons Members pay beginning minimizing sharing results labor Farmers focus producing marketing waiting list receive insurance employee human interactions pickups continues eating affects differently rise popularity reflects interest Development continue Downtown Public Market baked goods crafts music vendors sales forum producers customers distribution creating supporting kinds microbusiness About businesses minority owned begin Four shops after Garden First root sprouts grader digging bed grant Western Growers Association teacher students beds chicken coop compost pile What empty plot turned elementary intended eaters Mollys aspiration wont shocked like parents teaching leading studentrun workshops adults Some gardens request cafeteria minifarmers purchase scraps incorporation classroom curriculum handson soil hard necessary unparalleled joy planted harvested prepared yourself gardening opportunity Pennsylvania medical reasons avid gardener east learned offered Despite blind breathing quickly flourishing patch snow peas plus ate got had those four months add definitely saves bucks monetary Fresh taste totally better tastes exercise describes exactly whats beneficial everybody little Even lettuce mean substantial import Anything consignment And end inspired neighborhood man door woman down street both seeing Garys success passion homegrown played crucial boxes real sick hospital box made difference But havent ever hoping always maintain Conclusion examples underway ensure through organizations done acted opportunities Policy recommendations shared Increase outreach qualified service Develop open underserved locations Encourage districts Support science humanities curriculums Changing happen until asking engaging conversation importance Telling starting inspiring bases discovering Working together ripe Sources Nord Margaret Andrews Steven Carlson Household United States ERR Dept Econ Res Serv November Business Case Participation Rep Feb wwwfnsusdagovfsp Ibid Costs Service httpwwwfnsusdagovpdSNAPsummaryhtm Facts Banks Childhood Obesity Human 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| Healthy Corner Stores for Healthy New Orleans Neighborhoods | Sarah Custer | 2009 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Food Access, Food Retail | Field Reports | Louisiana, New Orleans | Healthy Corner Stores for Healthy New Orleans Neighborhoods is a toolkit for neighborhood associations that are looking to bring healthy foods into their corner stores.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Community Food Assessment of Bedford-Stuyvesant | Girmay Zahilay | 2010 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Field Reports | Domestic, New York, New York | Community Food Assessment of Bedford-Stuyvesant documents the severely limited access to healthy foods in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn and the effect this has on community health.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | COMMUNITY FOOD ASSESSMENT BEDSTUY Girmay Zahilay Community Partnerships City Harvest National Emerson Fellowship Congressional Hunger Center BEDFORDSTUYVESANT TABLE CONTENTS Acknowledgments Purpose Statement III Preface Introduction the CFA Why Needed Methodology Main Report Section Background and Profile Summary The Food Retail Environment Habits Awareness Closer Look Bodegas Existing Framework Key Recommendations Appendix Eighth Avenue Floor New York wwwcityharvestorg ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS one can tell you more about community issues faces than people who live Thus this Assessment would not have been possible without dedication input openness residents BedStuy Brooklyn thank all those that participated our surveys interviews programming also like bodega owners gave their time during business hours communitys eating habits Furthermore organizations were willing share knowledge for sake project Department Health Mental Hygeine District Public Office Coalition Against Rescue Mission Agape Social Services Council NYC Restoration Corporation Mayors Comprehensive Neighborhood Economic Development Trust Youthmarket Farm Share Macedonia Disciples Christ greatly appreciate two agencies Paran Baptist Church Open Door graciously allowing survey large groups clients while they used soup kitchens Finally was made vast number publications studies cited throughout every section them providing with thorough thoughtprovoking data informed much report primary staff worked planning facilitation writing include Fellow from Carla Kaiser Senior Manager Sheila Crowley Director Lam Intern Columbia University They following other members contributed various parts Keltus Campo Kristen Mancinelli Marianna Silfa Rosanna Campitiello Jenique Jones Cover photo obtained httpfarmstaticflickrcom_ffedfdjpg PURPOSE STATEMENT purpose create platform improve access demand availability healthy affordable food Identifying gaps perceived whereby are able Determining what research has done listening reactions leaders local activists ways resources expertise bridge Bed Stuys vision itself network public private based interested improving environment Providing menu funding opportunities support efforts affordability PREFACE INTRODUCTION CITY HARVEST rescue organization served Citys hungry over years saved millions pounds good going waste distributed need five boroughs addition its emergency programs pantries however strives address underlying hunger including foods low income because dietrelated illnesses tend concentrated areas where most frequently utilize partners understand tackle health problems Since inception expanded initiatives provide nutrition education increase produce build capacity works Healthy Neighborhoods multidepartmental initiative through aims four neighborhoods South Central Bronx BedfordStuyvesant Staten Islands North Shore Its goals working stimulate systems serve these communities achieves Assessments Nutrition Education Mobile Market distributions pilot projects Supported Agriculture Buying Clubs key partnerships iconic truck making way down Manhattan delivery THE program component seeks document reality available target learn perceptions experiences identifies obstacles well creates sustainable solutions overcome Overall sought identify both system enabling make healthier use Recognizing work facilitated specific neighborhood previously conducted additional added Staff WHY NEEDED Harvests targeting Bedford Stuyvesant high poverty rate incidence disease status desert This will vehicle gathering regarding subsequently determine how best further strengthen collaborative action results METHODOLOGY information collected combination preliminary outline written structure Table Contents each rolling basis Footnotes bottom any page cite sources secondary quotations Secondary Data Various Census Bureau Administration Childrens Headwaters Group provided very detailed Several maps charts graphs significant findings visual representations Primary SURVEYS surveying interviewing organizational Two Ralph Utica Kingston Throop subway stations along line Forty surveyed using free metro cards incentive respondents living excluded subsequent statistical analysis Survey Monkey second third round churches Because sitting lunch opposed rushing station extended three pages order gather Combined group achieved again non Field Surveys Total Completed See full INTERVIEWS While focused collecting quantitative largely compiling qualitative outlooks familiar certain aspects accomplished asking openended questions instead having respond multiple choice 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| Re-imagining Bodegas: Stories of Community Involvement in the Healthy Bodegas… | Sarah Lyons | 2010 | Food Access, Food Retail | Field Reports | Domestic, New York, New York | Re-Imagining Bodegas: Stories of Community Involvement in the Healthy Bodegas Initiative describes the Adopt-a-Bodega process and offers three case studies illustrating the successes and challenges of the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Stories community involvement the Sarah Lyons Class Emerson Hunger Fellow Free Community Report Field Site The Healthy Bodegas Initiative New York City Department Health and Mental Hygiene Table Contents Introduction What AdoptaBodega Adoption Process Case Studies Brooklyn Franklin Lane High School East Harlem Manhattan Center for Science Mathematics South Bronx Womens Housing Economic Development Corporation WhedCo Metropolitan Next Steps Conclusion Keys Success Appendix Toolkit Instore Survey Training Guide notion that bodega stocks little more than chips soda cigarettes deeply ingrained minds many Yorkers People commonly assume bodegas corner stores just dont offer healthy options period This assumption reinforced every time Yorker goes sees one sad looking apple enormous candy selection doesnt ask store owner stock fresh produce are extremely common food source fact project which began September empowerment model geared towards increasing buyin building relationships stimulating demand healthier foods NYC part DOHMH name often elicits comments such Isnt oxymoron goal not help lowfat milk but also challenge understanding where when how whom can accessed only encourages owners begin introducing items invites members reimagine what role plays their lives program serves springboard communitys collective imagination future instead being considered will understood natural secure started has worked directly with over across Neighborhoods these three areas targeted because they face highest rates chronic disease heart high blood pressure diabetes obesity 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English opportunity resident assessment via unclear actual going grow invested term security wondered achieve objectives goals consisted presenting four advisory classes interactive PowerPoint explanation announced blockbyblock surveys proved parties achieved respective map resource develop specific pave earn required exploring hopefully empowered change visited twice hold surveying trainings mens womens much experience selfselected attend training although women engaged evident male difficult rowdy difficulties Jaclyn broke Chevonne Cato instore Four particular tags Tshirts clipboards walked streets recording places restaurants vendors etc Taking photo using disposable cameras recorded maps indicating completed assessed quantity availability interviewed gain challenges conducting field insights mini markets delis combinations grocery stand alone looked dirty didnt smell noted ads sugarsweetened beverages Arizona Iced Tea stood displayed window front teams thoughtful none kept outside 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| Boston Bounty Bucks: Increasing Access to and Affordability of Fresh… | Gina Kim | 2010 | Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Boston Bounty Bucks: Increasing Access to an Affordability of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for SNAP Participants is a program evaluation of a city government-led initiative promoting SNAP… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Boston Bounty Bucks Increasing Access and Affordability Fresh Fruits Vegetables for SNAP Participants Prepared Gina Kim Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow For The Food Project February SECTION Executive Summary Overview program III Importance Produce LowIncome Communities Accessibility Farmers Market Profiles North Dorchester South East Mattapan Roslindale Jamaica Plain Mission Hill Methodology VII Findings Customer Community Awareness Program Implementation Impact VIII Accomplishments Recommendations Season Appendix Sales Data WIC Senior FMNP Coupon Redemption Directory Markets Questionnaires DIRT Questionnaire Example Promotional Materials History Demographics Neighborhoods EBTFarmers Resources TERMS BBB DTA Department Transitional Assistance EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer debit card that used redeem benefits Nutrition FNS Service the division USDA dedicated federal food nutrition POS Point Sale system central terminal use all vendors market SFMNP Supplemental formally known Stamps TFP United States Agriculture Special Women Infants Children Piloted increases access fresh fruits vegetables lowand mixedincome neighborhoods City provides both new existing urban farmers markets with wireless terminals accept formerly covers costs customer service transaction fees offers training support participating managers Additionally purchases made using are matched dollar total spending power helping improve working towards outcome where families can have local affordable prices distribution healthy foods lowerincome financially sustainable Results from season show making positive difference participants Massachusetts who sell assists customers changing their behavior include more produce diets these turn provide revenue stream Highlights second year Increased affordability underserved Two opened successfully accepted All also offered double voucher coupons match could purchase farm eight six days week Meeting demand supporting economy were times during matching sales totaled SNAPBBB represent income was not available prior installation technology Similar directly benefit consumers producers Suffolk County potential source consumption surveyed reported consuming because said Very Important factor facilitating respondents increased they would continue consume even without assistance Change purchasing increase monthly mean number per due part increasing repeat throughout indicating patterns weekly totals did linearly but varied fairly regular pattern two weeks high numbers followed lower Although difficult months appear 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| The State of Food: A Snapshot of Food Access in… | Kate Geronemus | 2010 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Field Reports | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | The State of Food: A Snapshot of Food Access in Louisville is a literature review of food access and food policy in Louisville that examines where disparities… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The State Food Snapshot Access Louisville Special thanks Kate Geronemus and the Congressional Hunger Center for preparing this report Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION FOOD RETAIL DESERTS FARMERS MARKETS THE EMERGENCY SYSTEM LOCAL INITIATIVES POLICY EFFORTS CONCLUSION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WIC CLIENTS ZIP CODE STAMP SNAP REDEMPTION JEFFERSON COUNTY Why Does Matter OUR COMMON GROUND UNIVERSAL EXPERIENCE JAMES BEARD There are few things human life that more essential than food However there enormous differences ways purchase prepare access system incredibly complex web cause effect impacted all levels from farmer produces consumer who shops local supermarket deconstructing addressing cracks forming new initiatives creating solutions address inequities currently exist This intended highlight important characteristics our using metaanalysis number studies explore opportunities barriers Louisvillians have accessing authored Neighborhoods FiN committee group nonprofit organizations public health advocates government officials farmers concerned citizens Formed under Mayors Healthy Hometown Movement MHHM began convergence between Security Task Force MHHMs Family Communities Committee Essentially healthy foods Metro residents through community engagement economic development evaluation mission sync with strategies outlined Kids grant awarded Dept Public Health Wellness Robert Wood Johnson Foundation signature program aimed reducing childhood obesity Community too ignored allowed operate without critical input alike demand about billion year Apart being huge engine effects consumption vast national trends show increase dietrelated disease illnesses such type diabetes heart many these same problems plague West area considered one Louisvilles deserts having high blood pressure overweight obese Lifestyle behavioral risk factors cannot explain statistics alone most cases choices make shaped Market Ventures Inc Building Local Economy Strategies increasing Kentucky farm income expanded sales Government Economic Development Department Portland IncKarp Resources Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Report Office Policy Planning Education Retail Deserts Where stores located What they sell sold different neighborhoods has direct impact individual mere presence communities correlates lower rates better Beyond retail represents tremendous portion economy where dollars spent impacts city large you live very determinant terms what can Mari Gallagher research consultant concludes environment worst mainstream grocers exists Farm Alliance CFA found average only fullservice grocer per compared Jefferson County wide ratio every East Downtown was also grossly underserved supermarkets grocery problem compounded fact both areas least vehicle Existing points out oversaturated fastfood restaurants corner mostly unhealthy items while These create known desert Emergency conversation must include some discussion extensive banking clear inadequate general let fresh Dare Care capacity membership charities altogether distributed pounds Harvest other largest emergency provider rescue organization which distributes approximately million annually donated caterers manufacturers retailers Although network offers necessary support families its size highlights failing Farmers Markets rapidly growing markets were operating throughout open Four existing generally lack produce Smoketown Gray Street Phoenix Hill Victory Park California Neighborhood City although disparities still striking Bridging Divide Growing SelfSufficiency Our Supply Initiatives spite because aforementioned inequalities groups working innovative involved Supported Agriculture CSA supplied over shares weekly consumers Similarly New Roots Fresh Stop Project individuals opportunity box affordable served hopes expand next season movement pushing towards Schools expressed interest expanding their locally grown but requirement incentive date Grasshoppers distribution company selling exclusively offering payment EBT works connect providers institutions preferred methods production gardens great way participate together Cooperative Extension manages citys garden ten One Breaking Grounds composting looks provide nutritious sustainable jobs Young Money students neighborhood managing Hurry Corner Store Initiative launched aims providing technical financial low Dollar Plus participating store Equity YMCA broaden initiative citywide Stone Soup Kitchen expands provides education collectively cooking dinner available attend help cook people participated not including events work done Literacy Oxmoor farmbased experiential entrepreneurial youth programs bring fieldtofork experiences Efforts Other regards related policies Representative Kelly Flood Senator Denise HarperAngel example plans propose menu labeling legislation General Assembly Studies shown customers tend order fewer calories when posted could therefore issue artificial trans fat December since developed Trans Fat further study February will deliver Board recommendations how best Additionally been countywide Buy Ordinance would mandate agencies dedicate purchases fiscal Kentuckygrown agricultural products past three years crucial significantly reports produced relating security seeks examine key findings those understand discrepancies holes Through compiling act resource information impetus needed following publications serve main basis Produced Available httpwwwcommunityfarmallianceorgBridgingTheDividepdf auspices Working Group longer generate discourse connection nutrition race lowincome itself according focuses cooperation urban rural result quality livelihoods small family addition taking particular benefits Study Strategy firm hired httpwwwlouisvillekygovNRrdonlyresFCFBDAACBDFCRetailMarketStudyFinalsmallpdf goal investigate goods services infrastructure regional communitywide comes perspective frequently utilizes gaps signify iii Annapolis unmet surplus mean certain population lives httpwwfarmlandinfoorgdocumentsFarmersMarketFeasibilityStudyFINALpdf set explicitly identify effectively businesses mainly benefit Key Sections Central Imbalanced Research Consulting contracted CourierJournal newspaper httpmarigallaghercomsite_mediadynamicproject_filesCourJourLouvl_FdAcBrfpdf first level analysis locations groceries Past isolated little likely die prematurely suffer diseases review current literature shows already wealth knowledge considers importance banks well exploring grassroots Chicago Ibid GROCERY STORE WEST LOUISVILLE For purposes questions consider examining types among state According April American Journal Preventative Medicine associated prevalence convenience higher incidence published black Americans fruit vegetable intake increased each additional census tract issues indicated reason take place majority athome making particularly get them agree lowest form long strip west closely balance easy difficult choose fringe location Wing Morland Diez Roux Supermarkets Stores Obesity Atherosclerosis November Contextual Effect Environment Residents Diets establishment described opposite either fast restaurant contends establishments inherently bad primary source then diets land use patterns dramatically quantifying reality used theory foodimbalanced CFAs echoes adds superstores full service goes indicate natural entirely absent SUPERMARKET AND SUPERSTORE ACCESS FROM BRIDGING DIVIDE speaks concerns concluding abundant come troubling Fringe like charge prices nearly any carry poor nutritional value amount indicates along Broadway runs total mile stretch highest concentration Interestingly even finds tier chains less parts whole households Ray Yeager MPH candidate University continued his practicum project uses GIS mapping examines proximity versus nonnutritious into account His data based inspection compiled various Census defines variety packaged fruits vegetables map page preliminary ranks score red represent options Conversely green FAST LOCATIONS BROADWAY Yeagers disparity Finally commissioned determine whether financially divides five zones conduct Dixie Zone glance appears contradictory counting Clearly need difference may understood simply defining Appendix defined Any line dry canned nonfood plus perishable merely largely much availability refers count Email correspondence does find however northern needs Also two neighboring zip codes DuValle response recommendation developer procure unnamed ongoing strategy Mayor Jerry Abramsons COOL Corridors Opportunity headed enhance developing shopping commercial corridors helped incentivize Kroger incentives hope see efforts develop Conversation John Fischer Assistant Director Econ MARKET STAND part annual represented expected grow role play meeting suggests operated far four Rainbow Blossom accept cards acceptance stimulates success bringing Federal While doubt usage saw market Though appear outreach marketing future significant coordinated hours offer rather compete similar attract procuring machine surrounding With steps progress made ensure assistance Association Phone interview staff members SteVon Edwards Erica Dolinky Fellow Danny Burke participates federal Nutrition Program FMNP vouchers eligible seniors qualify redeemed received Senior Nationwide celebrated helping prosper accepts funded pilot coupons statewide receives none recent changed Package cash CVV allocate month participants Many states across country authorized vendors able seventeen opted httpwwwlouisvillekygovHealthMHHMACTIVELouisvillehtm Tessman Fisher June Implementation Produce Opportunities Barriers Clients Use Their Benefits Coalition DARE CARE DISTRIBUTION SITE KIDS CAFE consideration prominent feeding recently released profiles Cares results utterly staggering estimated shocking Bank DTCFB clients paying utilities had rent means daily lifes basic necessities survive DTCFBs vulnerable children age USDAs Assistance donations Terminal Gordon Foodservice Distribution center accounts pantries soup kitchens shelters Caf nations meal free prepared Second Banks never purchased directly planned budget specifically America Unlike Each distribute volunteer run volunteers own transportation pick donors Panera Bread Tyson Yum Thorntons especially remains unclear existence overall looking end hunger insecurity httpdaretocareorgpage_id apparent section describe several led list exhaustive paint picture improve CSAs eight farms supplying time cost share estimate doubling cites labor lifestyle reasons reached room wwwLouisvillecsacom created potential accessible formed May just Ohio River Valley Region picked institution summer worked Russell partnered Chestnut Baptist Church Newburg Apostolic averaging week Old Ave United Methodist clearly Karyn Moskowitz founders Interview school tremendously figure arena School includes whom reduced meals serves lunches breakfasts snacks day JCPS communicated distributors raised Since commitment They met mill soft wheat corn scheduled meet growers yet exchanged hands signals JCPSs committed buying LLC warehouse bulk SpringSummer grew embarked Winter thus costly accepting attempt lowerincome Gardens September volume exceptional ability array livability lot energy httpwwwlouisvillekygovBrightsideBeautificationCommunityGardens Sarah Fritschner Coordinator Jim Earley Staff Lessons Learned From Cities Vol nine suburban oversee management acres containing plots county provided six registered gardeners friends office seasonal electronic newsletters visits answer assist diagnosing classes Horticulture Hotline website horticultural practices demonstration maintained Master Gardeners refugee Somalia Russia Rwanda harvest party held late October celebrate gardening upon ideas encompass approaches systems describes transforms waste soil creates built compost bins composted organic projected tons Just construct hoop house during cooler months Another comprised producing Brandeis Apartments Collaborative conjunction NeighborWorks clean vacant lots caring remark positive young launch active interested relatively promising evaluating Information via email Peterson Agent httpbreakingnewgroundsorg Whats Good Hood Video httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvhGKZ_YKnCdg SMOKETOWN DOLLAR PLUS OWNER JULIE KADER WITH MEYZEEK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS entitled Evaluation assess beyond chosen below poverty respondents reported purchasing inception vegetableson monthly hardly ever Overall suffered revenue losses should selfsustaining continue suggest advertising aim owners graph changes July drastic illuminates policy change Montgomery Robinson Van Hoose Sciences dinners once fall consist often everyone after exactly undeniably introduce preparations otherwise encountered Rae Strobel organizers consisted Approximately participant eater Founded FLP partner educational designed encourage handson experience try field become operates Ivor Chodkowski Field Day subsection private faculty afterschool camps special qualified lunch got dirty teachers FLPs Professional httpwwwstonesoupkyorgindexhtml Organizer Projects Organizational Profile Marigny Bostock Specialist workshops initiated Outdoor construction cob oven percentage companies delivery onsite matching clubs meat orders introducing restaurateurs switch menus ingredients short connects Work collaborative effort elected Henry Oldham Shelby Spencer Trimble Counties cities Shelbyville Poet Wendell Berry cooperative extension agents contributed creation meets regularly advise Carol Gunderson Executive httpwwwlouisvillekygovHealthyHometownfarmtotable responding around range meant impression complete Menu Labeling half Americas consumed outside home States Generally speaking eat eating body weight risks bill successful proposes chain calorie boards drive windows saturated sodium carbohydrates request registers Fats councilman Dan District introduced proposed ordinance banned After intense debate regarding ban Council passed Resolution called campaign inform harmful dangers consuming contain possible regulatory action resolution meetings stakeholders solicited feedback forums task force conducted actions municipalities decisions caused heading buys proposing possibility appropriate standards require Some begun protocol KRS modified shall vendor applicable pricing requirements agency BuyLocal taken FAQs blog httpwwwcommunityfarmallianceblogspotcom Additional leave stranded enough nourishing loved ones And sadly case nation reach Michelle Obama indicative complicated challenges exciting prospects document spark filling building continuing evaluate nationally going crisis correlation accessibility sample advance equitable Extend LouisvilleJefferson authorize legitimate Further investment strategic INCLUDING smallscale outlets Zoning ordinances regulate sources schools ANDOR Revising standard etc FPC diverse foodrelated sectors FPCs educating shaping improving coordination starting Examples publicizing resources transit routes persuading organizing Remarks First Lady White House Garden Party Full transcript httpwwwwhitehousegovthe_press_officeRemarksbytheFirstLadyattheWhiteHouseGardenHarvestParty httpwwwfoodsecurityorgFPC Gaps today vision tomorrow always voices achieve adequate Whether your love Please contact Mike Bramer Chair mbramerymcalouisvilleorg Accessible Greater preponderance materials promoting behaviors promote healthier Disjointed resulting pockets entire Coordinated social campaigns guides supports Organizations strategically collaboratively partners limited Way FarmtoFork Catering Natural Awakenings Junior League Earths Promise Real 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| Making the Leap to West Louisville: EBT at Grasshoppers Distribution | Daniel Burke | 2010 | Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Systems and Agriculture, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Kentucky, Louisville | Making the Leap to West Louisville: EBT at Grasshoppers Distribution is a guide for Community Supported Agriculture programs seeking to accept SNAP/food stamp benefits that explores strategies… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Making the Leap West Louisville EBT Grasshoppers Distribution Danny Burke Emerson National Hunger Fellow Prepared for Community Farm Alliance February Table Contents Summary and Purpose The Case Accepting Economic Basics What community food security CSAs role CSA model Objectives Strategies Activities achieve objectives Building Partnerships Why outreach important Who will doing outreaching Structure plan Current status New Directions Housing Corporation Connections Network Bon Air Neighborhood Association Expressions You Coffee Shop Presbyterian Center Fresh access survey Concerns about Pricing Options Shares Basic box Grant Donations Sliding scale Thoughts determining pricing structure Funding FMPP from USDA funding Defining Roles CFA Conclusion Meat Bundle Tables Purchases Jefferson County Fiscal Year Potential Items Included Box Winter Staples Appendix Approaching Corporate Sponsorship Examples Contacts Food Access Survey Notes This document meant serve guide potential partners during program development contains both qualitative quantitative evidence that demonstrates need also explores logistical considerations such examining case studies existing CSAtype programs targeted meet needs lowincome communities hopefully best practices other organizations interested starting offers local significant portion any offering ensuring affordable Thus large this dedicated developing analyzing strategies make highquality recipients weekly produce not then simply work Outside form grant one way reduce cost share That said protocol approaching corporate sponsorship provides proposal hand presents reliant outside whatsoever can financially selfsustaining most essential component Louisvilles must assessed rather than prescribed Every aspect documents stresses importance consulting After all residents neighborhood are experts able provide information feasible task asking what wants overlooked Through presentation partnerships represents beginning conversation between nearly every piece concerning progression September allow move forward with should springboard much needed renewed commitment justice defined condition which obtain safe culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate diet through system maximizes selfreliance social insecure meaning they have healthy High quality fresh enhances life while processed deficient negatively affects health easy fruits vegetables overall Considering consequences lack foods human increase availability high becomes apparent Eating protects against cardiovascular disease cancer Type diabetes consumption contents fat salt sugar may cause obesity related problems Four ten leading causes death United States chronic diseases major risk factor farmerowned distribution company oasis desert truckloads farm Kentucky family farmers arriving daily Portland Avenue However who live where center located been due affordability issues One improve Electronic Benefits Transfer ability accept formerly called stamps purchase basis With capabilities ensure accessible people benefits farreaching benefit eaters users increased revenue sales Local money spent stay economy support spring available purchasing option its shares partnership has excellent opportunity become leader push Theoretical moral ethical arguments asides really just makes economic sense following accepting purely terms America million receive population Canada means more entire over eight Americans receives ratio American children receiving even higher four All these numbers point increasing use stamp expanding reach new everyday stigma once associated federal assistance fading quickly There longer prototypical recipient ever existed first place times points out there range struggling basic They include single mothers married couples newly jobless chronically poor longtime welfare checks workers whose reduced hours slender wages leave pantries bare situation different probably found living Highlands well End households Kentuckians statewide average monthly received Kentuckian was fiscal year total amount dollars state power supplying chart top next page breakdown purchases Data obtained Office Nutrition Services making sponsorships markets initiatives capture market annually adapt everincreasing businesses From standpoint sound business age stimulus might effective ways revitalize study North Carolina Budget Tax estimates billion activity generated Additionally dollar SNAPFood Stamps generates These cannot captured EBTready impetus enough Clearly like concerted effort attract customers stores Kroger Walmart but demonstrate warrant ETB PURCHASES FISCAL YEAR JEFFERSON COUNTY Store Total Stores Purchase Amount Specialty BakeryBread Combination Grocery Convenience Delivery Route Multistall Farmers Market Large Products Medium Small Supermarket Super TOTAL within boundaries southern Indiana supply infrastructure solve frames proposed larger movement documenting governmental ties into According Mike Hamm Anne Bellows appropriate economically environmentally sustainable promotes Any project included seek Develop diverse systems Meet everyone including low incomes Promote good nutrition Revitalize build collaboration Foster strengthen regional Link consumers familyscale farming working conditions livelihoods Change policies institutions goals Honor celebrate cultures traditions Enhance dignity joy growing preparing eating Build capacity create change education empowerment supported agricultures Supported Agriculture connects growers mutually beneficial relationship Consumers harvest each season risks bounties Growers distributed shareholders products learning seasonal agriculture secure their crops parties having personal connection wishes Provisions slidingscale fees acceptance donation process andor payment plans Educational preparation events days opportunities building skill Feedback loops incorporate ideas planning extra feed hungry improvised traditional offer multifarm allnatural organically grown beef chicken pork milk cheese eggs Many farms own sell outlets them stable fair prices additional creating another stream income levels Each individually priced customer design her basket choose egg protein combination Produce without chemicals pesticides meat dairy animals raised pasture antibiotic steroid hormonefree newsletter tells items came recipes particular weeks three overarching Connect limited entrepreneurial address resources nonprofit develop comprehensive path 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moves coffee shop Muhammad Ali Boulevard rooted hosts spoken James Linton owner active allowed filled although none initial mentioned hosting Following definite PCC Church anti hunger Lawrence Wilbon possible idea PCCs pantry Reconnecting definitely previously tool assess various detailed heard tried attend collected represent meaningful data useful smattering whichever used predicated embarked October understanding going submit initiate still submitted report printed taken steps undermines effectiveness continue speaking surveying proper Until serious taking submits proceed further identify price content product present sort tangible before asked Ensuring questions ask How ultimate goal below reduces dependence only nutrientdense method creates rely heavily source subsidize norm across decides greatly less costs charge subsidy cover Conversely per ensures greater sustainability Item Quantity Price Green beans Beets bunch Broccoli Carrots Cucumbers Eggplant Beet greens Cabbage head 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| In Perspective: An Assessment of Milwaukee County Food Pantry Clients | Tasha Askew | 2010 | Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | In Perspective: An Assessment of Milwaukee County Food Pantry Clients is a comprehensive report describing the impact of the economic downturn on the eating habits of more than… Read more | Emerson Fellow | report prepared for Hunger Task Force February Tasha Askew Bill Emerson National Fellow Congressional Center Table Contents Executive Summary and Poverty Context III Methodology Survey Results Demographics Education Age Employment Finances Housing Transportation Assistance FoodShare Food Pantry Bag Service Findings Recommendations VII Voices Milwaukee VIII Appendices English version Spanish Sites Map Works Cited This study provides snapshot County food pantry clients during economic recession The purpose this assess what extent the downturn has impacted household eating habits from different pantries within Forces emergency feeding network Specifically examined Surveys interviews were conducted order compile data demographics hunger usage federal nutrition assistance programs Furthermore humanizes voices behind action steps help these difficult times Major are hungry Despite monthly visits substantial number skipping meals less dependents several days out month due shortages majority not receive Fiftysix percent respondents benefits promotion ACCESS website individuals applying person Sixtyeight applied either Coggs Building Robles Only ten using apply allocations insufficient Sixtynine say their only last two three weeks lack employment contributes need Eightytwo they unemployed Fortytwo seeking high new users Twentysix than months Nineteen between six Unemployment underutilized Although receiving unemployment generally like customer service Fiftytwo believe quality fresh nutritious Eightyseven that feel respected welcomed visit Word mouth most popular method finding about Sixtythree discovered through family friends versus Impact have basic amenities Over stoves refrigerators Eightyfour microwaves Some eligible About onefifth because think ineligible Most allotments longer Fiftyeight lasting week more During able preserve commodities supplementing with provisions Scope Recently skyrocketed households insecure least some time year highest recorded rate insecurity since when first national security survey was USDA defines access enough active healthy life injustice exacerbating health conditions children throughout nation well million lived foodinsecure Among those very low response July President Barack Obama committed point strategy end childhood According nationwide adults obtained higher December used almost every but remaining one classified secure There correlation poverty short leads people being unable afford hence Americans living Census Bureau October surged its been years Department Labor Local scope local perspective residents City addition peaked Gassman comparison city Milwaukees ranks second worst among largest cities participation increased September November participated history Roberta result backlog application processing caused applicants wait over Quest card purchase rejection More waited answer request MilwaukeeWisconsin Journal Sentinel circumstances violate SNAP individual approved should received date filed qualifies expedited income file performed Childrens Health Watch draws subsidized housing decreases Wisconsin concludes nearly under age renters bedroom Fair Market Rent annual needed Public Policy Forum public subsidy extremely renter vast renting private market without any direct government Several child aid youth From Fueling Young Minds summer collaboration HarleyDavidson Foundation saw increase served younger school School students qualified free reduced price Even Universal Free Breakfast sites participating schools Child Adult Care Program CACFP key source support serving snacks care centers homes Head Start afterschool shelters adult day Until program provided kids Serving Supper Kids created supplement funding feed twentyfive Community Learning Centers Suppers partnership Kohls Stores fiscal experienced record demand Milwaukeearea pounds distributed organizations Seventytwo TEFAP Emergency helps diets lowincome needy persons including elderly providing them utilized affiliated same One hundred staff reported compared Approximately large Ninetyfive attributed visitors frequent larger will determine who why Data collection based specifically look use effects economy Moreover provide research recommendations improve ultimately community summarizes responses gathered random sampling thirtyfive adhere Standards Excellence reflect countywide geographic representation selected All located Cudahy Franklin Oak Creek South Wauwatosa Paperbased surveys offered languages collect administered attempt made personally administer few requested complete independently Clients encouraged honest 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