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| Washington Summer Meals Guide | Rebecca Van Maren | 2011 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Washington Summer Meals Guide is an easy to use guide specific to the state of Washington to help recruit more community-based organization in providing summer meals. The… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| 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 | |
| Advancing Equity within the Emergency Food Provider Network in Maricopa… | Matthew Mellon | 2011 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Phoenix | Advancing Equity within the Emergency Food Provider Network in Maricopa County examines barriers to accessing emergency food programs in Latino communities in Maricopa County. It contains a… Read more | ||
| Food Insecurity Among Children Ages 0-3 in Baltimore City: Barriers… | Hannah Emple | 2011 | Food Access | Field Reports | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Food Insecurity Among Children Ages 0-3 in Baltimore City: Barriers to Access and Initiatives for Change explores barriers to food security for low-income families with young children… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Insecurity Among Children Ages Baltimore City Barriers Access and Initiatives for Change Hannah Emple Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Growth Nutrition Division Department Pediatrics University Maryland School Medicine Lombard Suite Supervision Guidance Anna Quigg Maureen Black Contact hemplehungercenterorg hannahemplegmailcom Contents List Tables Graphs Introduction Chapter One Understanding Definitions Assessment Risk Factors Demographic Trends Two Infants Toddlers Childrens Health Development Energy Caregivers WellBeing Obesity Three Environments Availability Accessibility Assistance Landscape Four Issues Poverty Prevalence Latino Immigrants Citizen Baltimores Environment Five Supplemental Qualitative Research Interviews with Professionals Community Members Six Policy Recommendations Addressing Outreach Strategies Using Existing Programs Target Closing Remarks Acknowledgements References Appendix Photo Descriptions Guide Resources Agriculture Household Security Survey Item Screen English Spanish Table Single USDA Expenditures Billions Dollars Characteristics WIC Participants Nationally Graph Percentage Population Experiencing Different Income Levels Human Brain Sample Low SNAP Participation Households under Neighborhoods Rated Healthy basic human need When readily available easily accessible food can facilitate community engagement enhance family bonds satiate hunger insecurity lack access enough safe nutritious maintain healthy lifestyle due financial resources encompasses worry stress about having Limited availability source anxiety resourceconstrained families create exacerbate health disparities between groups Chilton Rose write considered outcome social economic processes that lead These are adequate education living wages care information exposure unsafe conditions such water poor housing dangerous neighborhood environments According the households experienced during complex multiscalar phenomenon profound effects communities individuals across This report synthesizes from diverse sources among targets specific demographic infants toddlers ages zero three their primary caregivers pregnant postpartum women experiencing rapid brain growth development appropriate nutrition this age group therefore uniquely vulnerable negative outcomes associated shows young children insecure more likely hospitalized fairpoor increased risk developmental delays Many utilize services which may help mitigate some problems related poverty but still insufficient meet present Because Nord its own independent county should not confused County separate entity For readers understand refer exclusively Hager particularly timely important issue focus local level discusses academic literature target population published spans numerous disciplines provides foundation Sources include governmental agencies Services data provide national backdrop issues unfolding The also includes qualitative collected September January collection result collaborative effort PaHua Cha two Fellows working Bureau Homes Finally puts forth set policy recommendations outreach strategies could benefit goal section policymakers service providers researchers government representatives others improve security See list description programs initiatives taking place comprehensive discussion challenges seeks establish state research field advance current understandings within locallyrelevant following explores existing emerge out Fellowship antihunger program run Congressional Center wwwhungercenterorg Researchers backgrounds study using varied methodological approaches Therefore multiple 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helps advocate HealthWatch formerly known CSNAP six decade since product vast knowledge links Specifically demonstrated had being greater odds iron deficiency anemia website accessed alarming suggest relationship infanttoddler who benefits stamps cash assistance terminated chance admitted department suggests transition adverse Furthermore leaving findings shape decisions eligibility guidelines termination twothirds previous demonstrating connection locate addition Early childhood Head Start four positioned work already seek risks influence learning venues potential sites intervention equipped Conditions navigating magnify pressure faces cost utility energy bills Heat Eat make difficult choices paying heating cooling association consistent needed RoseJacobs Ibid Merry reports rates hospitalization widespread lived find costs burden face tradeoffs ends nonfood expenses Temporary Cash turn avoiding minimizing documenting Pregnant womens weight delivery Additionally strong optimal fetal 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| Boston Farmers’ Market Incentive Programs: Increasing Access to Fresh and… | Aisha Amuda | 2011 | Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Boston Farmers’ Market Incentive Programs: Increasing Access to Fresh and Local Produce evaluates the effectiveness and impact of coupons as incentives for seniors and low-income shoppers at farmers’… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Boston Farmers Market Incentive Programs Increasing Access Fresh and Local Produce February Aisha Amuda Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Acknowledgements Special Thanks Cammy Watts the staff The Food Project Mass Markets Table Contents Introduction Page Methods Results Impacts Recommendations Sources Consulted Appendix While there are large number farmers markets Greater area some these struggle reach members lowincome neighborhoods city consistent basis This report will evaluate success various market incentive programs what effect they have had residents capacity shop for local produce their likelihood continue frequent fresh Many rely convenience corner stores obtain food United States million people who live areas more than one mile way from supermarket reality forces many individuals dont access vehicles spend increased travel time supermarkets grocery Not only distance transportation major factor accessing but also issue how where can greatly increase enhance particularly surrounding communities been increasing popularity rapidly throughout Commonwealth Massachusetts other still unaware benefits shopping reluctant regularly because cost factors Department Agriculture often perceived prohibitively expensive those with limited resources federal policy has instrumental Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP nutrition assistance program that provides electronic households meet eligibility requirements around income recipients now use Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT card authorize transactions purchase retailers get licensed Services USDA process payments another low Women Infants Children WIC grants funds states health care breastfeeding nonbreastfeeding postpartum women children age five nutritional risk administers FMNP fruits vegetables participants distributed coupons worth each third helps Senior SFMNP like territories federallyrecognized Indian tribal governments provide seniors honey freshcub herbs State contributed providing March PatrickMurray Administration authorized grant terminals allowing customers More locally City implemented Bounty Bucks dollarfordollar match purchases participating Commonweath addition federally state funded initiatives community organizations created coupon initiative expose them new source Ultimately designed assist changing eating behaviors include doing contribute outcomes integral security constructive suggestions further expand improve four collected analyzed pre post survey data interviewed individual coordinators redemption well aggregate across General Hospital Coupons MGH were two groups attendees News Partners Healthcare Health Fitness Expo families parents youth work TFP facilitated distribution both target about methods level education provided marked red stripe before being given out distinguish remaining events Promotion Nine received subgrants promotion targeted goal Each prepared summarized outreach managers nine person phone information mechanism through which was consumers printed redeemed resulted highest rates whether directors Projects Fruit Vegetable Coupon Seven participated learn specific details opinions perceptions recommendations improvements designs Pre habits surveys administered Individual interviews conducted seven labeled serial could tracked Veggie Prescription Ceiling Visibility Unlimited Foundation CAVU organization supports efforts healthcare underserved Wholesome Wave whose mission affordable grown all piloted Prescriptions Shikha Anand director Healthy Weight Initiative led administration Clinics family veggie prescription gathered Descriptions descriptions portion this section summarize different levels included varied forms Distribution anonymous expo Targeted attract Education wellness centers head start incentives three worked distribute any These valued printing vouchers Approximately took place June Hynes Convention sponsors system hospitals professionals overall research informational booth free event did not specifically invited participate interactive display demonstrate might buy They able website look location print map take first day second gave funding materials same Summer Youth Alumni Internship six mailed letters directly wide range backgrounds economic remainder channels offered several USDAs FMPP money used portions encourage overview illustrated Allston wanted introduce farms vendors means Charlesview Apartments Veronica Smith HononAllston Librarys EcoKids Club Gardner Pilot Academy SummerSchool AllstonBrighton Office Harvard Field Fairway Tenants direct mailing promoting August patrons eligible Seniors July Staff lesson HonanAllston Library Academys summer school grade class learned making salsa ingredients planting seeds scavenger hunt office clients final public recreation center Total Amount Money Distributed Target Population Served Received cooking demonstrations tours Medical Lowincome talks advisement BowdoinGeneva Workshops Community Servings Sessions create healthy meals courses Dorchester House Information SNAPEBT East Neighborhood Presentations Grove Hall effects consumption Mattapan South awareness Life works overweight obesity prevention administrator BMC value End Cathedral Housing Development Leads formerly sponsored mentors innercity Manager Advocate including fair site during appointments sites unknown order manager near neighborhood serve populations held workshops Geneva Avenue Head Start Elderly Pasciucco development Authority College Bound find while workshop Additionally asked 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University Families child caregivers Obesity physical activity Clients asthma obese Lets Get Moving Childhood Pregnant teenagers meal preparation Public Commission make choices nutritionist counsels childhood weightrelated complications pregnant after his her initial Through hundred patients diabetes nurse educates does case management Diabetic Diet sixtyeight charged lowering carbohydrate intake higher Eighteen based size ranged thirty reduce weights lower blood pressure regular coordinator organized purchased Weigh among quantities project preventing encouraging lifestyle change helping opportunity changes options medical monitoring soccer field trips walking yoga parent form classes collaboration Bread Over opportunities enrolled maintain good focus early childcare decisions Last activities open gyms ages Saturday mornings approximately ABCD challenge service session strategy training own caregiver tour amounts weeks introduced recipes prepare primary conditions such high cholesterol anemia need prenatal She advice encouraged fairs support over beginning MultiService offers services specializing natal seek instituted Teen teens gained important diet teenage mothers prizes Soda Free campaign Walk Lawrence Family Holyoke Codman Square CAVUs per month clinic comprehensive plan option attending Summary Redemption Data total Value Number proposals requesting indicated much wished allocate summarizes Percentage Redeemed Indicates unavailable ultimately originally expected Customers fewer There allotted TFPs amount shown Below Multi responses questions Tables average servings you Where usually your Less serving Supermarket Tropical Store Other Responses year shopped once influenced decision Never Quality freshness times Price Variety Convenience response aggregated described below Did How result Response Respondents All Once Some None less Waves rate majority however brief traffic heavy especially explains inconsistency Visitors came next got Attendees interacted fleetingly introduction surprising Although widespread volume under due hurried nature lack personal interaction followup recipient little simply letter explaining intent behind inviting Considering goals approaches most above Only firsttime accompanied spread quickly word mouth reached Cape Verdean Vietnamese hiring workers translation built rapport reported seeing return multiple When BucksSNAP found even using similar method appointment days coincided dates within blocks very convenient slightly successful likely explained offsite Residents would extra trip dollars incredibly strong presence approach informed Another secured attend clear back home again experience incentivized when felt necessary serious barrier helped shared subsequently visiting facilities detailed Both develop lasting skills attendance saw developments fairly its achieved greater close went spoke then believed dispel stigmas receive thought attendee great enough effective connection markedly either 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necessarily perceive already vulnerable isolated During pertinent topics made Though attributed seemed disregard significance lowest aim forty actually Open Gyms Tara Agrawal really beneficial gain world familiar ones obvious disconnect going broader focused rather doctor just handing measure impact piece standardizing prerogative provider showed greatest chose hand scheduled hours transition ensure otherwise difficulty Bostons identified devoted sure connect actual building social example effort potential sustain increases keep engaging recognizing Providing help least weakest smaller address hunger potentially Various accompany deep surprisingly extensive components yet consistently period optional professional expect unclear quantity few incorporate into encouragement should tools valuable barriers price hindrances obtaining alternate Three prefer Saturdays Fields crowded weekdays client too difficult schedule workdays inconvenient heard say deterrent pricey easier claimed statistically significant allow Prior respondents hadnt After conclusion started definitely introductions having numbers starting cards incredible huge Literature Bell Judith Standish Marion Building Communities Equitable Investment Review Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco Retrieved httpwwwfrbsforgpublicationscommunityreview vol_issuebell_standishpdf Human Benefits httpwwwmassgovEeohhsdocsdtaebt_epdf Cunningham Kathy Chronic Disease Control Prevention Presentation httpwwwbphcorgprogramscib civicengagementoutreachfaithbasedleadersFormsDocumentsOrientation MaterialsChronicDiseasePreventionandControlpptpdf Fisher Andy Hot Peppers Parking Lot Peaches Evaluating Low Income Security Coalition httpwwwfoodsecurityorgHotPeppersPeachespdf Learn accept httpwwwfnsusdagovsnapebtfmhtm httpwwwfnsusdagov wicseniorFMNPseniorfmnpoverviewhtm Affordable Nutritious Measuring Understanding Deserts Their Consequences Report Congress Administrative Publication Washington Ver Ploeg Michele httpwwwersusdagovPublicationsAPAP httpwwwfnsusdagovwicfmnp fmnpfaqshtm Winne Mark Promoting Systems httpwwwfoodsecurityorgPerspectivesOnCFSpdf Personal Communication Brissette November Iceland Michael Flynt Nicole December Gregory Bradley Harrison Jay KelseyWatts Vera September Morris Vivien Ostrander Meghan Rosher Lou Smileye Johnothan Allison Wirth Cathy Lewis Lincoln Dear ParentsGuardians our fully engaged working land relief hope sharing stories insights delighted offer thankful generously grow sample Our variety growing You North Shore please check locations httpthefoodprojectorgfarmers Thank entrusting positive Sincerely Julien Goulet Director |
| National Analysis of Ohio’s Second Harvest Food Banks | Jacquelyn Hansen | 2003 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Columbus, Domestic, Ohio | National Analysis of Ohio’s Second Harvest Food Banks includes a PowerPoint presentation and accompanying guide analyzing the nutritional content of donations to Ohio’s Foodbanks.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Nutritional Analysis Ohios Second Harvest Foodbanks Jacquelyn Hansen Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Ohio Association Introduction result the slowing economy that led decreased spending and downsizing companies which increased unemployment rate there has been fewer donations higher demand Emergency Food Assistance Network EFAN more people start accessing need find out quality food they are receiving increases This analysis was done show nutritional going into foodbanks from different sources well measure affect purchasing programs OASHF having Facts About State counties population With poverty approximately Ohioans living Statistics provided Census Bureau Report What network agencies distribute These Suppliers Where comes Who makes accessible all areas state Local Agencies communities Does Come From Americas AHprovides large quantities highly variable product for foodbank Because high distribution costs securing products have formed regional clusters share duties decrease difficult refuse what not want guarantee receipt Donorslocal unique specific bank results special salvaged items local grocery stores such canned drives Continued USDAThe Program TEFAP provides surplus pricesupported agricultural goods directly then other their region based levels each located The Commodity Supplemental CSFP also supplemental seniors with two program One shelf stable one specifically Distributes warehouse acquires safely efficiently distributes aforementioned suppliers member charges shared maintenance fee transportation depending supplier came cannot charge received USDA Foodbank North Central Toledo West Shared Champaign Clark Logan Counties FreeStoreFoodbank Southeast MidOhio AkronCanton Regional Cleveland Inc Description WestOhio Mahoning Valley Freestore CCL Poverty Rate Region Served Population Needy Soup kitchens shelters provide prepared meal those pantries give groceries individuals families household size providers who andor meals physically unable reach pantry target populations Closer Look largest charitable response hunger association operates independently focused meeting needs associated serves spokesperson members funding capacity building storage Through pounds were distributed through its SFY Purchasing Programs Purchases apple sauce green beans macaroni cheese pasta tuna peanut butternonfat dry milk spaghetti addition new turkey sausage made available producer Just under million represented total Agricultural Surplus Production Alliance market clearing initiative built strong production alliances between commodity producers growers processors fresh nutritious foods lowincome Funding reimburse farmers harvesting processing packing transporting Over represents completed inventories Taken day inventory days taken range November January assessed Type Quality Source loosely Guide Pyramid FPG but combines Milk Meat Groups FGP Protein Group Bread Starchy Vegetables corn potatoes Starch More groups added reflect variety can found Mixed mixed ingredients than group ravioli Condiment just spices ketchup mustard any condiment little necessary nutrients diet Other includes vitamins coffee bottled water did fit categories described enough listed elsewhere NonFood come determined ability particular item represent balanced array Recommended Dietary Allowance RDA regular healthy mix essential will amount during balance considered lowquality For main title Each separated low above criteria Divided Categories USDAall included entitlement CFSP bonus OASPAall part OFPall AHLocalDonationsindicating Overview Total Inventory Amounts Amount graph measured Item Based Fruits FatsSugars Condiments Items amounts type Received Sources AHLocalDonation OASPA OFP High compares percentages Basic Breakdown Inventories AHLocal Covers area Northeast Has this distributors Akron Canton InventoryAkronCanton three Western InventoryCCL Northeastern point AHDonation InventoryCleveland Southwestern InventoryEmergency Southern bordering states Serving InventoryFreestore border Foobank InventoryMahoning Note study because unwilling release proper information InventoryNorth county tip Pounds InventoryShared Southeastern InventorySoutheast Northwestern corner Serves InventoryToledo InventoryWest Explanation Results Differences There great variation due following factors being random irregardless whether gone Since likely these moved faster donated Thus explains some corresponding determine how long stay much meet availability transport industry partners greatly increase thus very influential Rural urban settingsrural regions tend less input rely heavily Urban industrial season determines usually summer fall months especially Similarities similarities seen follows consistency coming nearly consistently percentage about half averaged Conclusions Recommendations findings sheds light current discovery relation insecurity obesity shown earlier locally bulk tended lack Highly frequently although poor getting fat calories lower leading malnutrition Malnourishment dangerous medical condition children now studies malnourishment lead problems health psychosocial behavioral learning academic according recent Center released June use immediate place insure get good wholesome when emergency run crucial future would love see foodbanking unnecessary unneeded Until however ensure forgotten dredges Acknowledgements Special thanks All participated staff Jeanne Barcus administrator Department Job Family Services |
| The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County:… | Roxanne Caines | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) | Field Reports | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future identifies challenges that prevent utilization of the FMNP… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Putting a Price on Nutrition: The Viability of a Universal… | Micah Schwartz | 2005 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, San Antonio, Texas | Putting a Price on Nutrition: The Viability of a Universal Menu Program for the San Antonio Food Bank analyzes the costs and benefits for a food bank… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Putting Price Nutrition The Viability Universal Menu Program for the San Antonio Food Bank Submitted Eric Cooper Executive Director Paco Velez Services February Presented Micah Schwartz Congressional Hunger Fellow Table Contents Chapter Introduction Methodology and Resources Validity Data Agencies Current Costs Sample with Analysis Cost Conclusions Recommendations Future Considerations Appendix Potential Congregate Feeding Sites Synopsis Agency Finances Per Product Purpose Application SAFB asked study viability all Banks congregate feeding sites CFSs following report findings Before proceed let first establish terms this site agency that provides cooked meals its clients This can include soup kitchens Kids Cafs senior homes any other serves food insecure communities Collaborative purchasing attempt umbrella organization bank cut costs via economies scale products bulk affiliate organizations schedule designed provided which outlines served within over course week month leadership hypothesized operating could cuts allowing them provide more needy ensure efficient distribution banks warehouse goods raise nutritional value conducted order determine costsaving ability More specifically currently incur serving their Menus reduce these operation particular menus sync Fund endowment current collection patterns well maintain high standard data conclusions recommendations follow are make determinations While specific methodology discussion points involved apply considering achieve three objectives stated introduction broke into five separate steps They proceeded follows Surveying establishing Building determining one menu serve variant needs III Worst Case Scenario cost running without store donated product Value Purchasing obtaining bulkrate prices items Nutritional Standards calculating Antonios exploring areas costsavings Road Ahead future consideration concerning implementation development step toward providing end help fellow Philip Colvin sent survey SAFBs followed surveys phone interviews These list sources funding donation number they per type typically theyre prefer basis statistical anecdotal analysis agencies including eight reliable combined financial poundage shared maintenance fees each CFS develop complete portrait would participate enterprise Caf Manager Elizabeth Lutri Accounting Clerk Ami Medina supplied section With hand compare mealprovision participating program Education Coordinators Kate Biss Luz Myriam Neira built oneweek discussed length reflects several different interests fits various dietary guidelines consists available from those requested feedings found above was reflect typical Using design allow keeping low However using weeks not helpful baseline comparing understand why consider pantries place strain little left use have purchase most foodservice providers Clearly Therefore comparison calculated sat later represent administering solely purchased worked Donations Charles Dennis cheapest rate enlisted Group provider friend truckload size represents volume minimal deliveries needed while still leaving sufficient space purposes Groups rates After finally able calculate Operating incurs build compliance USDA regulations organize distribute For purpose estimated administrative total factored charge yielded Appendixes allows only but also put price standards Knowing opens slew questions should before beginning Many posed decides implement plan execution last chart road map instituting such come form moving towards path answer programs listed will keeps accurate records obtained sties record Shared Maintenance Fees SMF paid does keep amount money spend outside circulated service administrators Nonetheless some inaccuracy remains latent lie embedded reporting structure thus impossible know certainty accuracy Snack Exception Several snacks between Because provision did part agencys reported spent were unable break down accounted subtracting estimate That came computing formula assumes individual snack commensurate meal may case Thus skewed both Pantry dining centers funds used surveyed went pantry purchases services Where applicable relevant tried determination derived err side skewing RecordKeeping Reporting Errors small businesses run support result made errors when recording addition exceptions opportunity human error always exists kind because forms erred either overstating understating mealscost believe during cancel themselves out confidence validity took full synopsis summary represented Total Average Surprisingly larger defined necessarily consumers Not surprisingly average lower imply already capitalizing purchasers day role collaborative purchaser certainly Whether doing detailed Despite payment perhaps striking aspect relatively Except few outliers nearly every less than dollar Vincent DePaul Dining Room spends Boys Girls Clubs seem aptitude example Club West Commerce Branch reports spending Trying how raises lot Ill address heart application chapter explain many factors contributed general descriptions versatility potential uses Factors Contributing Design intended fit established parameters often competing First abides accords federal Child Adult Care CACFP requirements United States Department Agricultures nutrition Health Human USHHS must operate dictated Second dovetails stock December Shopping List stored superimpose neatly sense prototypical instead actual snapshot midDecember Third reflection ease choose institute ready inclusion Fourth Southwest Texas culture delicacies desired Lastly effective offers variety options repeats further includes expensive itemsie salmonbut primarily commonplace inexpensive simple menuit doesnt gourmet recipes fancy condiments superfluous drive opposition Aside UDSA adhere perfectly extent possible delicate balance General Descriptions portions delineates free recipe see sauces except integral however recommended obtain syrup pancakes Versatility Each contains protein dish glass milk bread least fruit andor vegetable sitting nutritionally balanced two planes wellby pattern ensures lunches given assured maintaining integrity rows across Tuesdays Fridays columns Regardless participation Uses has been written accordance age groups genders populations risk regardless gender entire simply start again Sunday morning constituent computed noted comes find overview implementing spreadsheet resulting units cases necessary months worth located lists item documents savings affords percentage additional reviewing easy utilizing endeavor relation figures net increase require words triple burden loss share evenly pound smaller benefit Black Brown thousands therefore shoulder large Christ rise yields another interesting conclusion standardized vary widely Comal Family Violence Shelter pay ConAgra Los Ninos variation results fact Dinners breakfasts disproportionate But there factor play quantities assumed through trouble breaking tuna cans denomination six event process removing reapportioning sixth Instead absorb extra Most expenditures waste effect easily reason higher recognize appears paradox drawn concluded stand How save yield disastrous outcome drastic lead decrease think circumstances mitigated way makes viable option discuss mitigating major Menuthe broad means revising Major High Broad Members demographics young children elderly lowincome individuals applicability clientele supplying administration spectrum individualswomen men adults seniors pregnant mothers cohorts swollen imposes cohort need Let recommends glasses Over add creating driving Its abide USDAs reaches mean covers vitamins minerals proteins wide quality nutrientrich characteristics drives own array Breads grains dairy fruits vegetables pasta meat wouldnt requires highcost like meats cheeses consist carrots green beans peas corn peaches pineapples increases lowering then increasing overall highnutrient foods comply white reach requirement pack punch whole wheat shopper knows rule applies Examples decision throughout opted nutrientdense increased demonstrate greatly Indeed met very Americans wealthiest healthconscious And about time work combat Means Cutting There ways limit Some outlined others reveal channels conceive new turn Use Donated Goods obvious foremost poor awaits projects just difficult afforded types sit times examples prove immense capability Thats gallon experienced surplus dry shelfstable winter chose insert zero saving change alone drop Likewise loaves loaf plenty manufacturers vendors Mrs Bairds HEB Allowing upwards Costsaving opportunities exist mentioned Twentythree regularly Tapping resources occur prepare adapt scenarios source weekly Programs dramatically Lower Standard controversialbut efficientmeans cutting ethical next Until explore limiting Decrease Quality earlier consumed Americas secure dropping yet reasonable White nutritious switching same comb rest inflict damage Limit Variety diverse remove replace impact truckloads might move threetruckload Varietys Sake instances sake nutrients fresh Well call varietys taste consistency even color legitimate nobody wants eat broccoli Peas mostly dropped replaced servings present capitalize Make Less Specific states what poultry exactly chicken specificity limits efficiency mandating inject holds imagine received canned Chicken once shipment supply occupying preventing seeking donations turkey system open seek Specificity likely Work Back Channels building contacted informed Hot Buys reduced included knowing allowed filling reducedprice tomatoes four menuthe Buy Carrots argue replacing weakens doubt contacting incorporating back Nutritionist concert ample otherwise lowcost effort Flexible gave flexibility clear Friday discretion leftover leftovers accumulated Another directly saved longer significantly One Full Month overly boring years maybe endurable developing Furthermore greater continuing Collaborate Other Region South similar respective collaboration power All seemingly infinite learns best opinion jettison project considerations forward mixed conclusively proves based costcutting measures confident ultimately second studyto viabilityI conclude indeed feasible limited improving operations recommend continue Once answered sound position begin opened give guidance deliberations pose though revisit preconceived notions relating reconsider draw mind Preconceived Notions Relating get assumptions underlie Project System Broke demonstrated wonder whether isnt shouldnt trying fix Even CostSavings Mean Meals Needy Clients primary aims expectation reality cash structured Would cause local fundraising fewer indirectly closer goal ending hunger Affect Relationship Currently hungry families basic mandated retain prerogative alters relationship erect decisions changes membership perception damaging consequences issue Below making final broken categories appropriate where experience guide try shed light onto answers Administering allocate staff administer Compliance Officer complies prepared fund Will want conduct fixable proved below figure sure Does revenue cover What affect related labor Servings integrate reliance partially explains Integrating abilities poses challenge collect drain warehouses Implementing Developing compulsory hopes efforts varying charged blanket employ feedback CostSaving Measures Which Employ Degree mesh enough supplement decide receive good rations suspect eligible noneligible much Should willing among upon request Integration Operations donators Could actually decreasing flow antihunger remain advice gain better understanding take giant eradicating area |
| Fighting Childhood Hunger in Anchorage: A Report on the Kids… | Shawn Powers | 2005 | Emergency Food Network, Kids Cafes | Field Reports | Alaska, Anchorage, Domestic | Fighting Childhood Hunger in Anchorage: A Report on the Kids Cafe Program evaluated Kids Cafe as a solution to the problem of childhood hunger in Alaska’s largest… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Fighting Childhood Hunger Anchorage report the Kids Caf Program HungerFree Community Report Shawn Powers Bill Emerson National Fellow Principle Declaration Rights Child proclaimed General Assembly November liked when they had meatloaf That was good Jermaine age Participant Muldoon Boys and Girls Club Alaska The child shall enjoy benefits social security she entitled grow develop health have right adequate nutrition housing recreation medical services Contents Introduction State Costs Poverty Data from Census Usage Services Present Conditions Historical Background Trends Site Placement Voices Princess Expanding Needs Opportunities New Sites Central Kitchen Capacity Angelica Kimberly Awareness Conclusion Notes References Acknowledgements Fellows Photo Credits program emerging tool fight against childhood hunger helps meet needs hungry atrisk children providing nutritious meals snacks but much more than just food sites also provide recreational education activites positive role models safe spaces Most operate hours after school temptations crime drugs may within easiest reach over one year old feeding approximately seven continuing might wish that place where did not need exist all were assured nourishment places learn play Unfortunately like rest country such Half stamp recipients are half people who rely Francis House citys largest pantry most recent data indicate ten live below federal poverty line here percent likely adults With Alaskas high cost living these statistics understate true extent problem This assessment current state opportunities challenges facing seeks needy intended only for staff board directors everyone with stake mission district officials community antihunger leaders government concerned citizens hope this will raise awareness problems address analysis help guide programs expansion create new links between other stakeholders Part discusses consequences provides snapshot whom currently serving includes recommendations site placements future kitchen space suggestions how Parts include boxes featuring participating tried represent their voices accurately possible names been changed February One greatest tragedies scandals contemporary America midst great material wealth millions risk make matters worse issue often seems unpublicized unnoticed Despite shared belief deserve special protection far Children singleparent homes disadvantaged minority groups especially vulnerable While there wide safety net public private nonprofits many suffer poor anyway permanent physical intellectual emotional situation different trends described above evident well Nearly lives third School District ASD elementary middle students qualify free reducedprice lunch challenge organizations similarly dedicated face section reviews findings research bigpicture inadequate pose number risks mental wellbeing Numerous studies examined outcomes households lacking access sufficient has found negative effects insufficiency following areas Physical foodinsufficient overall status frequent colds ear infections anemia Hungry stunted growth weakened immune systems These experience visits doctors emergency rooms Academic performance Studies linked lower standardized test scores diminished retention learned higher likelihood repeating grade rates suspension absenteeism tardiness Emotional tend levels anxiety irritability hyperactivity aggressive destructive behaviors withdrawn distressed depressive disorders suicidal suggests devastating families affected schools society large Failing feed our adequately failing invest human capital Providing thing prevents futher down impossible know exactly any time However can confident thousands having enough eat detailed uptotheminute picture More available rate remained essentially unchanged suggesting present substantially what Over According those United States misleading since Lower states Many officially same standard elsewhere Mirroring national proportion reported under years respectively Asian American Native Hispanic Hawaiian Pacific Islander African Caucasian Singleparent twoparent Only two parents contrast single father mother Another way quantifying through enrollment lowincome Food Stamp Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF Special Supplemental Nutrition Women Infants WIC Commodity CSFP Each individuals certain income level frequently relied assistance last From December accessed stamps benefited used both numbers reflect point during transient users Since eligible participate estimated participation population figures underestimate disproportionate share comprise Eightyseven accessing survey conducted Catholic Social receive its respondents said sometimes skip due lack experienced homelessness some Transition Homelessness Project Title Department identified July June must homeless shelter hotel transitional home Among project including preschool secondary Elementary total entire five Provision which sufficiently offer potentially show Thousands benefit early Lowincome until enrolled Enrollment pregnant postpartum breastfeeding women applicants month infants mostly important keep mind translate directly into cases probably prevent going What however come asserted conclusive highly suggestive Cafs unique eliminating particular fill gaps left components system meal snack afterschool subsidized activity less stigma associated them agencies resource reason another utilize fullest Finally simply hang out socialize mentoring tutoring best break cycle helping succeed keeping away small scale serves diverse constituencies overview existing reaching begin brief discussion history behind then move placement background product collaboration Bank FBA major bank Beans day center near downtown organization itself came existence incorporating Deli doing business structure existed before preparing drawing distributing process continues now central involved creating facilitate donations according Jim Crockett past executive director Some inclined support childrens vice versa explained For made sense separate could actively target donate causes addition raising money administrative oversight logistical individual brought federallysubsidized summer months sponsored Summer Service SFSP three partner ensure continue affiliate working toward becoming Americas Second Harvest nationwide network banks rescue Inspired grassroots effort Savannah Georgia created today Becoming would enable local resources conferences technical expertise funding Perhaps noteworthy ConAgra Foods Feeding Better seed grants start serve weekly basis Table lists along average fed each type served indication whether transportation participants roughly divided categories category draw primarily immediate neighborhood fairly open membership few requirements Clubs fit description projects Campfire USA Loussac Manor Strawberry Village referred Crossroads teenagers experiencing pregnancy parenting belongs latter Little Steps severe disturbances targets very specific Heritage Center High draws Anchorages Alaskan Natives Indians specialized programwide predominantly account client Middle significantly smaller portion Four almost attend preschoolers breakdown somewhat biased fact exclusively Considering alone benefiting Figure summarizes methods utilized get overwhelming majority walking provided About walk location van bus option rides guardians carpooling Approximately arrive Once again taken case use siteprovided critical question accessible participant pool essential accessibility visual representation relative map attendance boundaries region represents catchment area shaded receiving darker shades indicating proportions Mountain View Tyson Williwaw Fairview North Star Attendance Areas Percentage Students Receiving Free ReducedPrice Lunch because majorities locations appear stars distance four surrounded circle quartermile radius Any his her anyone harsh winter quite challenging indicates situated Two located regions Located lightershaded anomaly reality known pocket middleclass close meaningful given selective worth noting dinner founded first kind Recreation lies inside Elgin Jones energetic brotherandsister tag team able remain seated long tell little about experiences They grandmother siblings taking Its fun You lot things instead being bored club offers range activities basketball computer lab foosball tables enjoys hanging friends playing Magic YuGiOh collectable card games become young philanthropists Were bake sale tsunami victims When hit kids man thats sad And dinners gives thumbs mixed picky eater hate everything potatoes uncooked carrots Apparently though exception Cafe ate slices stomach started hurting already hundreds setting sights even There questions growing nonprofit focuses should happen arrangement becomes unsustainable increase among discussed previous still considerable impact priority establishing Schools similar highestneed closest opposite side Glenn Highway Prioritizing highneed effective strategy expanding East Wonder Park Ptarmigan bounded north Debarr Road south lie neither reports coming either neighborhoods wellserved Spenard Northwood Willow Crest relatively South commonly considered lowerincome west Seward Taku Klatt unserved noted prior creation adding manner partnerships Pending affiliation build scratch SRC twin lends variety operation additional affiliated Woodland Ave Lake Hood Sandalwood Abbott Loop wellpositioned does McLaughlin Youth Providence Drive juvenile detention facility administrators expressed interest exploring possibility clubs village excellent approach offering residential coordinator complaining looking building principal nearby Staff meeting genuine although finding volunteers supervise ongoing Their supervision concern spread thin Century Learning Centers CCLCs extra difficulty work milk minimal Government Hill Russian Jack ideal selected academic while regulatory hurdles clear least conversation cannot sustained indefinitely estimates produce per around preparation capacity done reaches mark potential strategies mutually exclusive Conducting prepare possibly task parts avoid interference bestequipped Given relationships implement lose efficiency advantages centralized Establishing Creating supplement replace second trend dualmission kitchens job training culinary arts famous example Washington practices model hiring own clients King Career jobtraining University campus operated Culinary Arts produces cafeteria Principal Guy Okada chefs indicated paying limited sack Whether successful look seriously expands partnership haziest promising Student changes next result Reauthorization Act mandates districts wellness policies Depending enacted significant Nutritions distribution uncertainty prepared vivacious yearold student Districts alternative parenthood met give cooking demonstration classmates appeared career guidance counselor West told wouldnt stayed without Ive gotten graduating semester grades better values opportunity interact sympathetic peers teachers People relate drama closer refreshing change dont think respected crap didnt dad Occasionally strangers hard WalMart say Arent you knocked Following graduation hopes nursing perhaps UAA care daughter glad mature drink smoke sleep everybody plans send intimate teacher peer facilities enthusiasm receptiveness regarding require approval superintendent Health Human complicating factor sanitation union contracts hired costeffective engaging yet widely key constituency course aware avenues increasing Helping Give Out Supplies HUGSS joint Lutheran Salvation Army distributes supplies beginning Information distributed Nurses nurses front lines established relationship nonperishable offices hungerrelated complaints capitalize information Other venue spreading word pantries Disseminating fast simple makes referrals making referral appropriate calls lead conversations callers beneficial familiar appears family dynamic solving Although city poised sustaining success ensuring connections All signs eager engage assist closely together goal Research summarized Consequences Insecurity collected Bureau Fact Finder viewed January Connie Hutchinson USDA Reaching Those Need Participation Rates httpwwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticipation Reachingpdf Survey results Pantry Consumer summary Trish OGorman Norton Starr Mersbergen Margaret Duggan Municipality httpwwwsecondharvestorgsite_contentasps supervisors Ibid thanks Ophelia DarganSteed Demographics GIS generating equal count Relatively mentioned previously Thanks Liberty Kyser perspective thank Congressional covering printing costs John Kelly Susannah Morgan Richelle Plummer Ruth RileyElvsaas Shannon Walters developing Jill Shaw assisting proofreading publication DemographicsGIS page Barb Dexter Ardene Eaton Julia Fawcett Brent Rock pertaining enrollments Clarissa Ridgway office yearlong leadership development trains tribute late Rep devoted energies fellowship consists sixmonth field followed policy photos except author courtesy istockphotocom Cover top Gisele Wright Greg Mullis bottom Nikki Ward Bobbie Osborne Page Noranen Azit Tan Kian Khoon Birgit Lieske Joey Nelson |
| 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 |
| 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 living Montana accident when really take interest what kind you get because myself aware life had our income low When total month That wife two children very start church colaboring with pastor Wasilla took interim left started benevolent fund Big Lake about needing bank didnt know Bank new But another his pantry acquainted tired long decided stop let introduced People seem giving spirit canneries donate drives There can needy putting Thanksgiving baskets together someone why cant whole neighborhood going And try make full everything might Holidays include toy kids Perhaps gloves stocking caps parents Weve done every weve fifteen coming area arent any jobs come realize theres whether dont finances leave whatever reason sure good possibly USDA foods greatest world theyll fill pretty ourselves three lower than poverty level now wed benefit appreciate mean want available cover thing Willow which south junction way mile Parks Highway opened facility Their business served Sometimes its drag especially driving one roundtrip day least once week into natives hungry themwithout highways drive price gas today costs per trip Were volunteers salaries fun live prices different theyre higher homesteads idea land easy making enough pay electricity money extreme conditions think probably big bucks First rent twobedroom home bought mobile lease Even hard little Out bush horror poor villages without facilities toilets bathing Its sad oilwise native corporations invested things tribes suffering You either fly ship boat transportation expensive stuff send needs mosquitoes Caesar Nunivak Island raised Lived until years old Theres Chemewa Indian School Salem Oregon stayed Portland four back while joined Army enjoyed service gonna retire booted lived wintertime summer bad high school janitorial island spend grocery store since Here gotta survive car ever cane knee messed scar forehead eyeball angry asking questions around Beans Caf eat breakfast lunch stamps youre days shelter your dinner comin clothes treat nice wish Street Very okay house nothing meet friends goin April gets warm Cyndye Brower pianist New Harvest Apostolic Resource Center ARC Palmer Michigan raising son Christmas Back wouldnt even After charge always figured services thought valid ago should part gave turn give tables walked wanted program already talking clients choice boxes seniors use given only percent moved Lord told move resident Sundays Mondays prison interact homeless walkin closet soup open Right winter driveup load vehicles worry sliding slipping driveway junior doors mornings tough single parent Seniors subsistence likely kill deer normally limitations overlook may Maybe husband drinks hes proud ask whos connect schools todays society everybody lives few guy comes Monte relationship One supposed says Well routine him What basically happened wakes middle night tells fix vegetarian lots meat fixes place box Heres less months backdoor unlocked never particular windy door blew instead through front would fixed washer ready walk past slammed shut close gone seen couple kid hear slamming Hes yelling Where pack asks believe shelf else point tell look face panicked losin God delivers Does regular basis explanation Because disappear fast Lindsey Johnson lifestyle far goes hunting dad realized maybe moose sights shoot made matter camped tremendous amount programs hit adult period both multiple medical challenges hospitals emergencies almost lost spleen injury emergency surgery saved pregnancy issues Just daughter husbands elbows tendonitis longer baby prideful willing Partly felt saying refused acknowledge growing deal During remember harvesting onions hadnt road onion trucks pothole weeping flavorful thankful significant moment realizing definitely finally electric bill able butter Everything bugs couldnt allergy Your heart sinks impacted tremendously Gods word Matthew talks birds care pitch clothing provide seek hope pride break works receive quite again pregnant highrisk humiliating process owned somehow discredited rigmarole prove hospital soon paying off important feet Having eyes eating better tuna pasta health problems ensue Different proteins WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program Women Infants Children feel human buy milk cheese cereals staples powerful Was ashamed Yeah town shop shopped early morning late somewhere alcoholism darkness Drugs though easily tendency isolate tend independent often freshness Donell Polk Manager Saxton Youth Shelter subsidiary Kids Are Inc uncle ticket oneway rathole California job found Came right Thought itd projects Oakland Lowincome housing knowing mom received telephone company janitor approximately custodian barely unemployed ended street sleep anybody met bout age young adults taught build tent black spruce tying flooring whites materials buildings downtown palettes rug foam carpet bed crates heat during kept homemade stove burner campin blankets cozy safety wake snag fish river six Summer rolled volunteering attitude addiction drinking show forget trying Archbishop Hurley homelessness unseen shown taker heres man travels aside change being learn Learn positive hand meant floor camp shower Watching helping serve monitor hour monitored brought beautiful apartment airport wheels supervisor manager seven become clean redo ups downs strong working anything anymore same partying friend sleeping next dead frozen death hypothermia alcohol poisoning killed Kenai van seat belts side embankment Stan died Adam Stans funeral lying buddy lose thatit Realizing fall Valley Mazda pickup truck loaded she stay leaving odds ends WalMart assembly line relations social degree education call dyslexia How retrain accent Mark motivator speak class telling Russia family feeling inside resume parks highway greenhouse Never type hired Two weeks later paid Three While application waiting opportunity golden asked case management last ten All callings chance cool watching reasons along divorce separated Twelve olds cars relationships watch smile safe haven story livin Giving thank Things fine placed awesome Thank rewards Those fifth somethings save net catches loose Make Many resources snatching illegally water Imagine RESOURCE GUIDE ANCHORAGE Pantries Abbott Loop Community Church AnchorAge Senior Ave Place Mother Lawrence Lutheran Social Services Mabel Caverly MLK Shiloh Juneau Hope SCF Elder Centennial Circle Francis House Catholic Salvation Family Emergency Gambell Older Intl Airport Meal Sites Gospel Rescue Mission Tudor Brother Cook Inlet Tribal Council Fireweed Lane Suite Downtown Soup Kitchen Box Delivery FISH Christian Fellowship Jewel EAGLE RIVER PALMER TALKEETNA WASILLA WILLOW ChugiakEagle River Old Glen Hwy Eagle Hanson Bogart Gulkana Way Area Century MidValley FAIRBANKS Fairbanks Service partnership following helps Interior contact Badger Road Baptist Bingle Camp Boys Girls Club Breadline Fire LIWA NonViolent Living Christ Answer Corinthian Covenant Crossroads Counseling Cultural Heritage Inst Deaf Door Agency Shakespeare Theater Weavers Spinners Guild Fairhill Faith Fathers FNA Assisted Diineegwahshii Early Head Start Focus Graf Life Givers Parents Teachers Ralph Purdue Freedom Ministries Friends Gaaleeya Spirit Girl Scouts Hospitality ICC Ice Interact Intercultural Assembly AIDS Association Literacy Love Miracle Crusade Bautista Hispana Moose Jerusalem North Star Aging Open Prayer Pentecostal Plack Play Red Cross Reorganized Jesus Salcha Judes Jubilee Nicholas True Victory Rivers Blessing Vet CenterStand Down Wellspring Revival Whitestone Farms Veterans America World Wide Testament Missions KENAI Peninsula Abundant Bell Soldotna Anchor Point Citizens Central Child Evangelism College Heights Creative Preschool Disabled American Vets Chapter Homer Independent Kalifonsky Kasilof Four Square Grace Brethren Learning Care Seventh Day Adventist Methodist Kenaitze Tribe Lighthouse Ministry Stones Redoubt VoTech Nikiski Nazarene Ninilchick Full Ninilchik 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 |
| The San Antonio Food Bank Program Guide & Child Nutrition… | Philip Colvin | 2005 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, San Antonio, Texas | San Antonio Food Bank Program Guide & Child Nutrition Survey Results Report is a resource guide to the programs at the San Antonio Food Bank designed for… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| 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 | |
| In Search of a Hunger-Free Community | Aiyeshia Hudson | 2006 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | In Search of a Hunger-Free Community provides insight into the needs and circumstances of clients accessing emergency food assistance within Hunger Task Force’s network of food pantries… Read more | Emerson Fellow | SEARCH HUNGERFREE COMMUNITY Assessment the Emergency Food Network Milwaukee Aiyeshia Hudson Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow and Task Force February Executive Summary This report presents findings extensive assessment clients within emergency food network The purpose this study was gain insight into needs circumstances accessing assistance Forces pantries meal sites also evaluates role volunters Most significantly sheds light various conditions affecting people seeking provides voice for their stories offers plan action address poverty hunger factors that contribute need Surveys interviews were conducted throughout metro area Our sample size consisted pantry site volunteers MAJOR FINDINGS stamps are not accessed most Fiftyfive percent respondents did participate program Disabled suffer from insufficient government benefits Supplemental Security Income SSI Social frequently reported sources primary income There severe County Clients frequent use remain insecure Despite reports users skipping cutting meals monthly basis lack affordable housing Respondents spend disproportionate amount costs Children comprise significant portion households More than half included children almost onefourth Lack employment low wages Threefourths unemployed median hourly wage increase observing demand over course last years substantial retired elderly Over onethird age older onehalf rely volunteer labor Only coordinators paid staff commit service being more five Introduction one pressing issues faced many Wisconsin residents Between rate grew faster any other state increasing states rise number poor foodinsecure may account increased participation federal nutrition programs experienced recent Participation FoodShare version Stamp Program between August WIC Women Infants experiencing record caseloads However despite evident nutritionassistance ranks School Breakfast seventhpoorest city surprising persists According American Community Survey comprises Wisconsins total Regarding Milwaukees live povertystricken which triple fourth nationally child While providing addresses immediate creates will persist unless root causes problem addressed present common themes related personal circumstance among useinadequate governmentassistance healthcare services help thousands hungry meet nutritional they otherwise unable reach these until economic social who utilize our intend devise strategies better serve advocate battling with first since focus individuals receiving makes uniquely different previous assessments only seek Census Bureau Nord Andrews Carlson Household United States Department Agriculture Economic Research Service Report Action Center FRAC November Health Family Services December Overview Assistance concept can traced back breadlines soup kitchens during Great Depression Due prevalence extreme country provided commodities mass distribution response crisis served directservice providers needy access virtual disappearance onset World War rising economy continued distribute occasionally order reduce agricultural surplus aid time conclusion war late know today typically linked early After recession skyrocketed Congress created commodity known TEFAP large organizations those Today serves key Americas safety net millions Americans struggling maintain adequate banks billions pounds per year lacking resources provide enough USDA there operating resulted million billion distributed second volume utilized given month nearly During fiscal shelters pound received Stockbox dropoff every Poppendick Eisinger Bery SystemFindings Provider Volume Final Client July lowincome seniors postpartum mothers free nutritious utilizes through Commodity CSFP community levels continue expected Meal referred prepared onsite For term refers congregate recipients reside facility shelter uncooked items preparation offsite variety varies based individual capacity general canned fruits vegetables cereals starches some cases protein milk meat poultry infant formula METHODOLOGY Data collected responses surveys administered gathered fall winter National all Sixtytwo locations surveyed including six selected adherence standards excellence population eliminating have yet met well All One functions daycare center excluded Three data collection survey fourpage item questionnaire fivepage see Appendices III supplemental selfaddressed stamped envelope cover letter explaining Volunteers completed convenience returned questionnaires mail visits independently however Sept Dec randomly agency hours operation required fill out receive while waiting allocations after Since scheduled traditional does visit confidence interval calculated average set due inability accurately track level reached Fellowship project Congressional unique yearlong leadership development designed college graduates interested working eliminate Participants months local communitybased organization knowledge efforts end Fellows complete final sox Washington national work perspective httpwwwhungercenterorg rates scale lowest four highest Standards Excellence Infant limit supply translated Spanish orally Hmong results limited selfselective nature surveying tool answered questions selectively thus certain representative entire estimated range values likely true value httpwwwablongmancomhtmlabramiglossaryglossaryhtmlGLOSSARY_C indicates certainty produce httpwwwsurveysystemcomsscalchtmterminology Pantry Site Profiles Demographic information characteristics both Information household composition race ethnicity gender requested AGE following charts identify ages actually went get They reflect using Chart Age Older respondent old HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION terms living alone Composition Living Alone Two Adults Single Parent Parents Grandparents Caring Grandkids Multigenerational Among characterized single parent homes singleparent lived RACE AND ETHNICITY African AmericanBlacks overrepresented represented WhiteCaucasians make These figures racial disparity exists Race Ethnicity Indian Hispanic White Mixed Asian Black GENDER Gender appears important factor selection means far choose panty men difference choice probably largely presence often parents Table identifies type Female Male Percent women USE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE major understand attempt made how learn about what extent satisfied REFERRAL SOURCES FOR asked referral intention discover networks family friends chart summarizes Referral Sources Church FamilyFriends Self Organization Other Almost REASONS ACCESSING question inquired contributing check applied Low high cost daily expenses such rent utilities medical played heavily Circumstances Contributing Use Benefits Stamps Ran Out Cut Off Check Not Enough Loss Unemployment High Costs Medical Cost Childcare Utility RentMortgage Personal Factors Recent DivorceSeparation Receiving Child Support Wages Total Responses running utility main reasons utilizing Mealsite appeared difficulty identifying Fewer responders identified life available you job place begin claimed needing able under category reason visiting Homelessness funds sense ran system but much less FREQUENCY standard allowing maximum having once Their great lead them illustrates Reports Visiting Once Month Year Yes visited measure duration each client persisted Frequency Visits Twice Times Four Five Six case offer days open day times frequency user CLIENT SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES operates called Adherence assures clean facilities store handle safely employ equally meets achieves compliance integrity accountability satisfaction measures used determine felt show Provisions long provisions helps requests sufficient found basic Many fact stretch beyond minimum stretching lasts Length Time Last Days Ratings intends respectful culture diet religion strong typical provision should least lasted fresh appropriate like quality types would when Foods generally expensive difficult obtain harder mentioned Meat chicken fruit Facility Maintenance requires its operate safe wellstaffed staffed Customer describes relations treated respect feel welcome informed Accessibility belief must accessible needed changes operations easier multiple choices improving accessibility practices affect additional fairly constant across indicated evening weekend week weekday wanted closer home handicapped where operated VOLUNTEERS core depends support annually translates assist antihunger directclient participating sorts performing warehouse clerical duties Additionally advance advocacy mission speaking outreach intake workers sorters addition routine maintenance pick deliver special sought perform DEMOGRAPHICS effort demographic status several Nearly above reflects mindful future recruitment especially heavy reliance staffing recognize package weight considerations Consideration ways recruit younger helpful estimations Volunteer Greater Under female useful understanding appeals volunteering could attractive Well AmericanBlack Yet predominately white EMPLOYMENT STATUS fulltime testament importance upon remainder has attracted students parttime market Employment Status Fulltime Parttime Looking Work Retired Student Employed VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Understanding roles motivation ensuring properly Knowing motivations aware availability commitments monitoring maintaining satisfactory employed DURATION SERVICE devote experience Charts summarize Activity Duration Commitment DUTIES percentsortbag percentclean percentinterview percentmake deliveries percenttake inventory fewer committed percentoutreach percentadministration percentorder percentdrive percentadvocacy Twentyeight whom cooking 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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 |
| Hungering for Disaster Preparedness: Strategies, Resources, and Tips for Food… | Nick Maryns | 2007 | Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Hungering for Disaster Preparedness: Strategies, Resources, and Tips for Food Pantries and their Coalitions is a comprehensive guide to emergency preparedness, including a model agency emergency plan,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| 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 fools head home returning hundred dollars lighter paying hotel room nights why You here south folks live hurricane season There starting off Cape Good Hope stocking sterno Once Atlantic clearly Carolinas like remind gonna try watch channel usually headed keep theatrics minimum will destroy Living alarmists dream come true fret fuss hearts content love talk June early yes realize goes November weve focus storms far interested LSU football hunting much mocked there sitting Interstates right alongside For advice axwielding drove town point look around things looked said goodbye beautiful told myself case thinking mini Well Wednesday counties rest across border Hungry social career banking Why change risk sounding Pollyanna dogooder looking job truly lined pockets wealthy individuals hired volunteer coordinator position devastated eastern part territory destroyed Like places business plan itself adopted very thorough find biggest problem communication All cell phone numbers dial anyone code calling tracking each down receive instructions vacant north little called life words AliAli James Community Relations Coordinator describe What turned rooms kitchen pharmacy nursery family created receptionist layaway department showers private restrooms front store attaching garden hoses sinks quite living friends strangers evacuees doing Where easy tasks responsibilities shabby consider amount October Christmas ended honestly say Even though pretty blur surrounded coworkers whom boss broken her ankle before evacuated she packed shoes Her When cast purchase teach baby walk forklifts whizzing lot crying spite worked hard separated strangest ever hope again burn Very strange indeed released returned Wonderful gracious run operations February Our reported sustained minor wind damage third floodwater arranged trailers brought placed lawn trailer any gas teenytiny FEMA anymore miserable heater picked drug wake pack bags shower darkest considered occasions wanted screaming else mourn 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OReilly tight security military police vehicles everywhere Only certain personnel animal rescue credentials streets impassable triage rescued descended upon innocent victims boats Armed boots crowbars broke mention rooftops Destrehan alone others join effort heartbreaking emotionally physically draining barely clinging grateful saved particular SUV puppies pitbulls mixed breeds cat Amazingly alongthey Every print addresses tried Sometimes break window climb frightened confused weekends course busy kept coming Donations brings best worst Unfortunatley sides capable wonderful world assist risked save shared common bond event From drew strength mark personally images convention center haunt Since reasonable anecdotal statistical evidence great completed noted data maps includes active listed explains Map shows map coverage decent mile buffer view actually radius Considering age recent understandable without infrastructure organization Cameron parish preKatrina Other large covered well 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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 experience sisters Joseph ChurchFeed Jesus homeless fed counseling Their eyes necessarily depression humbled obvious travels reminder citizens evolve governmental arrived initial pass anticipations problems resolved Traveling visited Different affects Facilities cracks walls warped raised floors extreme winds patiently awaiting faith Jeanerette overwhelming Seeing handouts humbling ministry marginal Needless tears Subsequent verifying quantifying letters outlined respective joy hugs signaled acquiring messenger phase vendor recommendations construction negotiations warming system heroes possibilities ends Persons driving claimed relying informal allow bartering trading cash structure exist safely assume blown category putting possibility sprung daily build supplement final disheartening Mobile Pantry bring temporary concentrated recruit excuse Emergency Management Agencys negative image Catholic plays favorites incidents leadership remedied Organizations Bogalusa extra budgets mend 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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 |
| Food Security within Immigrant Communities in Georgia | Kaitlin Gravitt, Eric Ares | 2007 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Field Reports | Atlanta, Domestic, Georgia | Food Security within Immigrant Communties in Georgia illustrates the challenges immigrants face in accessing emergency food and provides recommendations for Food Bank outreach to the growing immigrant… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Cuban Food List Meats Stew Beef lbs Ground Chicken Pork Ham Other Foods Italian Bread Green Leaf Lettuce Tomatoes Eggplant Potatoes Onions Spanish Olives Apples Oranges Grapes Bananas Cucumbers Lemons Carrots Eggs Tomato Sauce several cans Cookies Orange Juice Longgrain rice Beverages Coke Cereal Garlic Black Pepper Oregano Cinnamon Corn Oil Milk Butter Flour Sugar Salt Baking Powder Tea Bags Coffee Burstito Pico Jam Ketchup Vinegar peas canned Cheese American Red beans dry Garbonzo Adobo spice available section groceries Burmese From regular grocery stores Fresh fruits any kind vegetables carrots cabbage onions garlic basil ginger instant too Any meat that can chopped cook Soy sauce Spices such coriander cumin turmeric Asian markets Thai will but most prefer this Rice Noodles Dried fish Fish Shrimp paste Coconut milk Hot chili peppers affordable for the cosponsorship team almost all families use cookers and find them essential Insecurity within Immigrant Communities Georgia Bosnian Tuna short grain Spaghetti Cooking corn Mixed white brown dozen White Cornmeal Oatmeal Margarine large tub Lipton Instant Peppers Yogurt Hungarian Paprika Cremora Soda Yeast Vegeta seasoning Ukranian Hamburger Kielbasa Beets Cabbage Peas |
| Energy Clinic: A Toolbox for Helping Families Heat and Eat | Bianca Pullen | 2008 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Income, Expenses, and Hunger, Utilities/Energy Costs | Field Reports | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Energy Clinic: A Toolbox for Helping Families Heat and Eat outlines the need for both food and fuel assistance in combating food insecurity. The report is being… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Bridging the Gap Between Capacity and Coverage: An Analysis of… | JoEllen Pederson | 2008 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Field Reports | Connecticut, Domestic, New Haven | Bridging the Gap Between Capacity and Coverage: An Analysis of the Emergency Food System in Connecticut provides an up-to-date geographical overview of the Food Bank’s service area… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Documenting Vulnerability: Food Insecurity Among Indigenous Mexican Migrants in California’s… | Katherine Moos | 2008 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | California, Domestic, Oakland | Documenting Vulnerability: Food Insecurity Among Indigenous Mexican Migrants in California’s Central Valley provides an overview of food insecurity in the Mixtec community, an indigenous Mexican group in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food insecurity among farmworkers and their families epitomizes the injustice food system The poverty indigenous Mexican migrants endemic inequality that perpetuated unfair labor practices truly just one which farmworker have access all conditions resources necessary obtaining physical social psychological health Increasing emergency Stamp Program are two important aspects improving security However increased assistance does not guarantee needs Mixtec community will met Organizations working for standards living wages employment benefits accessible healthcare affordable safe housing childcare education antiracism respect cultural competency progressive immigration reform human rights also play indispensable roles securing this vulnerable population This reports identifies specific barriers minority within however emphasize exists larger context migrant immigrant report written debate over immigrants services programs fervently debated with many arguing solely behalf documented political approach draws familiar division between seemingly deserving undeserving poor good bad Instead undocumented status can understood source vulnerability rather than evidence criminality Only historic humanistic society members more created Appendix FIOB Membership Card Bibliography Aguirre International California Farm Labor Force Overview Trends from National Agricultural Workers Survey June Available online httpwwwepagovregionagdocsfinalnawsspdf Bacon David Communities Without Borders Images Voices World Migration New York Cornel University Press Bickel Gary Guide Measuring Household Security United States USDA Nutrition Service FNS Department Agriculture Office Analysis Education Social Services Emergency Assistance Policy Procedure Manual Revised Edition CDSS Carlsen Laura Building Future Mixteca IRC Americas Silver Spring Relations Center Centro Binacional Desarrollo Indgena Oaxaqueo CBDIO Oaxacan Culture Cultural Competence Guidebook Fresno Children Now Immigrant Families Data Brief wwwchildrennoworg Escrcesa Sylvia Stefano Varese Ruta Mexico Universidad Nacional Autnoma Mxico Research Action State Profile Programs Across Nation Washington Fox Jonathan Reframing Latino Studies Vol Gaspar RiveraSalgado Civil Society Among Indigenous Migrants USMexico Bulletin eds Grantmakers Concerned Immigrants Refugees Fast Facts Work Health Issues And Figures Wellness Foundation April wwwgcirorgresourcesgcir_publicationsImmigrant_Work_Healthpdf Hall Bryan Understanding Methodology Hunger Issue Institute Brandeis HernndezCoss Ral Remittance Corridor Lessons Shifting Informal Formal Transfer Systems Bank Working Paper Hester Rebecca Bodies Translation Promotion Migrant TranslocalitiesTranslocalidades Feminist Politics Latina Amricas Forthcoming Krissman Fred Them Assessing Responsibility Undocumented From Comparative Immigration San Diego Legal About Farmworkers wwwmlaporgabout_farmworkershtm ONeill Joseph Katherine Maroni Access Palliative Care USA Why Emphasize Vulnerable Populations Journal Royal Medicine Runsten Michael Kearney Villiage Networks Executive Summary Davis Rural Poppendieck Janet Sweet Charity End Entitlement Penguin Putnam Inc News Bracero httpmigrationucdavisedurmnmorephpid___ Wilkison Brett Unspoken Class System Isolated Language httpjournalismberkeleyedungoreportslanguageHierarchyhtml Vsquez Santos Leoncio Presentation given Integration Brown Bag Lunch Reaching Serving Clients Watsonville September |
| The Food Security for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Project | Brad Johnson | 2008 | Chronic or Life Challenging Illness, Emergency Food Network, Food Access, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | The Food Security for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Project provides city-level data on food insecurity among seniors and persons with disabilities living in Seattle’s subsidized housing.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Security for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Project look Household Seattles lowincome housing February Executive Summary The was created provide baseline information food security among seniors persons disabilities who reside government subsidized report characterizes levels insecurity assesses barriers identifies strategies increase this populations access the emergency system Federal assistance programs banks congregate meal sites hot deliveries grocery church etc Abstract defined not having all times enough active healthy lifestyle due lack resources author used United States Survey Module sample population residing seven governmentsubsidized buildings Seattle Washington addition eighteen participated focus groups describe their households situation coping mechanisms One hundred three respondents from sampled were classified insecure including very low Coping included reducing variety cutting size meals skipping more than five widespread general Several policy changes are recommended decrease About Author Brad Johnson works Partners Caring Program Solid Ground Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Acknowledgments thanks following organizations individuals providing support guidance Shana McDavisConway Katherine Chen Resources Paul Haas Resource Development Director Language Bank American Red Cross King County Cecile Henault Senior Adult Services Trish Twomey Manager Housing Authority Residents Employees Irene Woo AntiRacism Coordinator Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ABSTRACT ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION METHODS SAMPLING DATA COLLECTION RESULTS PREVALENCE FOOD SECURITY WHAT DOES VERY LOW MEAN FOCUS GROUPS Shopping Patterns Insecurity Cycles prevention Where turn other Barriers Emergency System DISCUSSION ECONOMIC INCENTIVE REDUCE INSECURITY RATE LIMITATIONS Sample Size Use Standard USDA Questions RECOMMENDATIONS APPENDIX ENGLISH VERSION QUESTIONNAIRE CHINESE SPANISH RUSSIAN VIETNAMESE EXAMPLE LETTER SENT RANDOM SAMPLE NUMBER UNITS SAMPLED PER HOUSING COMPLEX HUD CALCULATED SEATTLE AREA MEDIAN INCOME LEVELS REFERENCES Introduction Many struggle meet basic needs despite strong social intended act safety net Data published Department Agriculture estimates that some point life need recourse sources extraordinary behaviors Despite national statistics citing relatively high according Gilmore Research study nearly public highrises regularly missed same indicated those surveyed they shopping has shown dietrelated diseases such diabetes heart disease disproportionately affect Association Nutrition Agencies ANSA noted years link between poor nutrition health poverty response service agencies members use medicine approach alleviate these disparities Evidence suggests nutritious medically appropriate will improve conditions while also lowering cost care patients surgeries hospitalizations longterm However many face prevent them accessing local supermarkets demographics Box Terms Definitions Affordable Online Urban responsible delivering majority countrys affordable Subsidized term which financed whole part funding All units Section Projectbased building managed referred projectbased because section given specific tenants Methods primary goals ascertain degree experience hunger nutritional deprivation identify economic cultural factors contribute vulnerable residents Sampling conducted within city limits see Six designated LowIncome Public LIPHi earn less areas median income final complex buildingii Appendix Area There total occupied buildingsiii Responses needed obtain statistically significant dataiv researcher realizing would unwilling participate targeted each through random Each received letter details about survey days interview contact names project six LIPH Ballard House Beacon Tower Bell Green Lake Plaza Harvard Court Westwood Heights International iii number provided December completed Collection collected data facetoface interviews October measured using been developed tested module consists series questions andor known characterize trouble meeting measure condition behavior caused money does factor dieting loose weight includes Used Assess Householdsv status calculated foodinsecure conditionsbehaviors occurred any time during past months This instrument classifies previous only one tool translated into Chinese Russian Spanish Vietnamese native speakers then back test its accuracy assisted speaking interpreters interviewing nonEnglish Iwe bought just didnt last have get Was often sometimes never true youyour household IWe couldnt afford eat balanced since OctoberNovemberDecember did youyou adults your ever cut skip there wasnt YesNo yes Question How happenalmost every month but you felt should buy hungry Households reported securevi Respondents Foodinsecure broken two categories securityvii category multiple indications problems typically few reduced intake categorized disrupted eating patterns insufficient most respondent she year supplemented qualitative gathered held identified highest rate after surveys completion Participants overlapped participating larger questionnaire Conversations City Aging Disability Case managers bank directors Resident Councilviii participants group even mix first had During course asked patternsthe store stores whyand places community people might second whether getting what cope circumstances FoodInsecure responses almost question Nord vii Prior described without viii Council work resident quality satisfaction selfhelp initiatives enable create positive living environment families Results Prevalence Overall foodsecure Figure remaining falling twothirds avoided extensive disruptions mainly diet relying staples forty substantial could important remember average day occurrence much lower annual prevalence SeniorsPersons Disabilties Status Government FoodSecure Foodsecure uncertain unable acquire Low Very normal inadequate What mean habits recent skipped above eaten reporting indicator Hungry Ate Cut Could secure Source Calculated Fall Focus Groups Five emerged analysis shop usually large purchases Most cited close proximity items offered competitive prices major reasons Safeway closest Male Dix dont think Safeways reasonable considered homebound rely transportation travel depend taxis return home when traveling result stated forced make big trips fillin week small higher priced neighborhood offer block cheese normally around bucks supermarket owner sells Hes already told here thathis copout him too his jack price extremely retail feel bad trucking bus bags groceries wheelchair That really can But meant cripples like over come taxicab determined take advantage online delivery servicex Nowadays Spend fifty dollars theyll deliver Female coded female male represents person senior researched Seattleas EBT cards currently accepted form payment You know order coming call relative whatever down hassles lines cycles Typically correspond periods receive monthly benefitsSocial checks making full paycheck Ill quite weeks youre starving again said seasonal Although worried acquiring agreed threat worse winter fuel stay warm tough especially youve got holidays company family When faced difficulties obtaining changing buying well portioning Sometime portion out cook something itll least chicken roast debone thing ten play right Ive done With diabetic end sugar raw bag stand fall depleted stuff sitting cabinet cant mentioned facing changed types QFC manager specials things Sometimes meat greatest boil fry hard teeth seldom outside ground beef Meals Wheels distribution run become For reason qualify stamps lot medical bills single penny goes paying expenses nothing left fully dependent Basically source Even gone several different gotten frozen salmon patties utilizing vouchers realized churches services Vincents Church give thirty dollar bring canned goods pastas super desperate Like digesting live off Boost Ensure went gave voucher lunches throughout where Some main discussions foods always special dietary complained amount starches bread pasta rice sugary fruits candy bars soda Other limited chewing capacity shortage softchew cases believed decided sign program quit failed Theres theres Stuff vitamins fruit vegetables expensive fast grateful put fridge moldy gastric bypasses healthier own sort sweets nutritionally sound keep matter They seem leave milk margarine eggssometimes theyre sometime herejust ingredients doesnt stuck amounts noodles anything issues concern inhibited Countys Metro surrounding how picked say physically carrying foot took taxicabs restricted means attacked taking pretty bike everywhere weak state far And foodbut though able cart thats trip Its Can half now tomorrow physical prevented both preparing prohibited standing long coupled discouraged going place still troubles Not willing banksbut available line deteriorate arthritis body head toes hours waiting away gets cold bones hurt legs break apartment couple parts stove walk short distances problem length makes blow microwavexi mental leaving suffer agoraphobiaa type anxiety disorder fear being may difficult quicklyand feared negative effect depression ability aside pain drive anywhere agoraphobic street teenager afraid night dark earlier similar either wanting want whats sad found myself exacerbates dentist malnourished Panic arent certain calm rational agoraphobia door displayed knowledge existing help knew conventional pantries located example unfamiliar eligibility rules policies locations ton probably resource heavy cities America Almost twelve Discussion reveals complexes prevalent theory acting preventing experiencing demographic adequate current shortcomings knowing difficulty Secure State Average Comparison Residing Economic Incentive Reduce Rate Beyond moral obligation alleviating ANSAxii why our researchers reliable role reversing discrepancies ultimately expenditures effort reduce member therapy lifechallenging indepth assessments diagnosis counseling registered dietician individualized clients free charge costs organization per client homedelivered annually treat Nationwide roughly below risk developing common elderly dualeligible MedicareMedicaid resulting morbidity mortality hospital complications Diabetic spend Potential savings involving participation saved counterparts creates argument xii httpwwwaidsnutritionorg Mounting Medicine spends billions treating latestage Medicaid Medicare Specialized AIDS Drug Assistance Growing evidence indicates however treatments ineffective others minimized proper Furthermore alone predicts likelihood timely consistent reduces early management Immigrant Population scope analyze predictors Therefore formally collect links gender race ethnicity observe Asian constituted exhibited rates nonAsian expressed interpreter sentiments budgeting cheaper Much running diets ensure fail address identifying Limitations include immigrants Due allotted complete From According DSS authors margin error plus minus percentage points confidence level Questionnaire best immigrant encountered buildingsxiii drastically raising issue methodological backtranslated languages unsure interpretations differed English Also determine monetary xiii randomly nonmonetary cause foodinsecurefor offering culturally sensitive specifically Refer additional fails facefor mobility overclassify limitations established Agricultures comparable statewide findings Recommendations While answers easy solutions Create guide tailored zip code location accessible routes criteria served applicable mainstream listed Expand People alleviates prohibit weekly biweekly list evident expansion peoples allocate expand catered strict Toward successful More Chicken Soup Brigade serves powerful model creating cultureappropriate disability illness experienced interest microwavable oven ready turned fixed otherwise kind crazy steep thought maybe workgroup representatives Health education regarding choices Studies show incorrect perceptions avoid believe diabeticfriendly serving white breads ice cream contents dieticians whom spoke agree specialized smart ways diabetics better examples washing rinse sugars choosing grains wheat instead interventions encourage Registered Dietitian achieve Brooke Kidd Transportation Coalition area coalition basis Currently operates Americans Paratransit curbtocurb paratransit whose noncommuter route caseworkers becoming restrictive proposed supplement operated Jefferson Unitarian Golden Colorado great expanded conduct assessment Additional research build evaluating effectiveness infrastructure administering adequacy communitys production gardens communitysupported agriculture farmers adequately develop alterations expansions diminish Version November read statements made please tell statement monthsthat Often Never Know Refused Yes Skip ADa YES ABOVE ASK Only Examen para Adultos Sobre Seguridad Comdia los EEUU Las siguientes preguntas pertenecen alimento comida hogar las doce meces pasadas desde Octubre del pasado usted poda pagar por todo que necesita Voy leerte varias declaraciones personas hacan hecho sobre sus propias situaciones Por estas favor digame declaracin estaba verdad con frecuencia veces nunca ustedsu meses este primera yonosotros compro quedaba tenia dinero conseguir Esto Con Nunca rechazado Yonosotros puedo comidas balanceados otros adultos comer menos faltar porque Ignora como pensaba deba tena comprar hambre pero coma arriba pregunte Cuantos ocurri casi cada mes algunas solo una dos Casi Algunas Solo Thm Thc phm Hoa Nhng ngun thc gia trong thng qua trc nng tha nhu cho nhn ngi tnh trng Sau khi xin vui lng bit liu nhng thnh thong hoc khng bao bngia tin tichng mua mau thm Chuyn hay Thng Thnh Khng chi Tichng Trong bnthng vin phi gim khu phn Example Letter sent Random Apartment Avenue name Grounds trn xuyn providers greater independence wellbeing Your selected hoping ask concerning telephone minutes Why asking assessing availability hope necessary Please understand respect privacy remain confidential comments via email bradjsolidgroundorg President Thank forward talking soon sincerely yours Street Number Units Sampled Per Complex Surveys Completed Building Total Targeted TOTAL Effective date References Measuring Report Service Group HighRise Miner Josh Market incentives accord California power White Paper Brigit Adamus Cohen Andrews Kantor Community Assessment Toolkit Alexandria Mayo Clinic Staff April 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| Let Them Eat Carrots: Expanding Produce Access in the Greater… | Cody Fischer | 2008 | Emergency Food Network, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Banks, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Domestic, Duquesne, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | Let Them Eat Carrots: Expanding Produce Access in the Greater Pittsburgh Area identifies the major barriers to access among vulnerable populations in current Farm Stand Project communities,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Let Them Eat Carrots Expanding Produce Access the Greater Pittsburgh Area Cody Fischer Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow The Farm Stand Project Program Community Food Bank Linden Street Duquesne Phone January Table Contents Benchmarks How are doing now Purpose Structure Categories Performance Definitions and Method Comparison Appendix Figure Measures Soft Benefits Individual Assessment Goal Setting Analysis reach more people what will that take Internal Improvement Targeted Investment Creation Chronically Struggling Stands Unsustained Outreach Under Ordering WIC FMNP Redemption Rate Nonviable Communities Need Option Unmet Underserved Populations Constant Returns Scale III Final Recommendation Phase Expansion Comparing Options Conclusion FSP Evaluation Tables Entrepreneurial Organizations Mapping Costs variables Supporting Calculations Good Box Timeline Action Steps Works Cited This section assesses efficacy current provides basis for comparison between operations whole Fiscal Year achieved quantifying programmatic costs results terms dollars pounds These return investment figures then used framework establish benchmarks individual farm stand performance guide strategic planning provide baseline aggregate evaluation primary goal Banks lowincome with better access fresh fruits vegetables secondary program support local farmers promote sustainable food system through preferential purchase produce Operationalizing this beyond capacity benefits quantified report exclusively those fulfilling Currently supports seven stands neighborhoods Hill District CrawfordRoberts East Hills Hazelwood Homewood Lawrenceville Terrace Village five greater area Braddock Carnegie Clairton McKeesport Turtle Creek Wilmerding lists communities sponsor organizations years partnership total sales each sponsored community organization such church tenant council family center responsible finding securing location staffing volunteers overseeing operation monitoring record keeping Leveraging startup equipment training staff technical assistance throughout season addition these initial ongoing investments acts intermediary covering cost pickup delivery Based mission goals both three criteria have been selected among Cost per Pound product distributed Client served ratio Farmers Market Nutrition Sales first two also compare Data from were study because was not yet complete records most previous seasons budget associated closely reflects model operating full equal divided number explanation components calculations variable can found Given invariable nature component high figure suggests possibilities First cannot increase entity being measured effective however volume increased low avenues like marketing rather than infrastructure one conclude has simply reached efficient scale concept revisited assessment example whose might necessitate additional another tent tables signage basic cash register etc For reason bench mark maximum begs question does look which perform necessary defined above transactions performed Each receipt recorded counted transaction clients comes Organizational Report When considered together approximate breadth depth person evaluated limitations only voucher revenue Both documented weekly annually entire indicator incorporated into reasons participants belong vulnerable demographic groups targeted income seniors mothers children Second leveraging Federal Governments achieving its subsidiary objective supporting Finally best available whether reaching target households below summarizes Wholesale Value Invest Lbs Transaction Higher Better Lower Dollars Dollar Invested Total Addison Hawkins House Average |
| Promoting Client Choice: How Food Pantries Can Most Effectively Alleviate… | Fatima Carson | 2008 | Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Connecticut, Domestic, New Haven | Promoting Client Choice: How Food Pantries Can Most Effectively Alleviate Hunger presents the benefits of increasing client choice in the pantry distribution process. The brochure outlines eight… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| 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 | |
| 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 ranging kitchen volunteers government workers shared perspective Their anecdotes shaped general themes essential quotes importantly ideas could intersect ongoing Eighteen completed via face sessions phone discussions There sets designed fields tap into specialized interviewee For example there advocate advocates Greenmarket forth Interviews interview MAIN REPORT BACKGROUND AND PROFILE Issues October United States faced unemployment highest seen light economic downturn million Supplemental Assistance Program SNAP formerly known Stamps help put table August Americans seeking assistance testament devastatingly levels insecurity USDA defines times enough active life Current shows insecure households grew With spike many middle families found themselves unable reasons financial viability physical dearth options serious issue lead impairments growth cognitive development children concurrently producing diseases such diabetes obesity age overweight population fits descriptions Consequently 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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 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