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| Ending Hunger in the United States: The Role of the… | Crystal Weedall FitzSimons, James D. Weill and Lynn Parker (Food Research and Action Center) | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Special Reports & White Papers | Domestic, Washington, DC | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| Why We Are Needed: Hunger Education for Hunger Relief Organizations | Milla Sanes | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Why We Are Needed: Hunger Education for Hunger Relief Organizations … Read moreprovides a learning module and resources for educating staff and volunteers of hunger relief organizations on the | Emerson Fellow | |
| 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 | ||
| Outreach and Application Assistance: Case Studies of California SNAP Outreach… | Lisa Hahn | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | California, Domestic, Oakland | Outreach and Application Assistance: Case Studies of California SNAP Outreach Trainings is a compilation of best practices in community-based SNAP outreach training methods from across California.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Outreach and Application Assistance Case Studies California SNAP Trainings Lisa Hahn Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Association Food Banks Franklin Street Ste Oakland lhahnhungercenterorg wwwcafoodbanksorg Table Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Overview Alameda County Community Bank Figure ACCFB ThreePart Training Benchmark Institute FAST Materials Merced Human Services Agency San Diego Coalition Inventory CalFresh Practices Recommendations Thanks honor help see this project fruition humbled inspired the passion dedication those working increase accessibility particular would like give thanks Marie Contreras Rosemary French Liz Gomez Pickney Jen Tracy Stephanie Nishio Bill York for report This possible partnership between Congressional Center Washington Through Fellowship was placed able complete The views expressed are solely author Questions comments about publication can directed collection ideas how counties food banks community organizations collaborating outreach provide application assistance aim document current unique stamp approaches promote sharing best practices institutionalize training efforts Background constitutes part research phase larger proposed Statewide CFAA Certification large multiethnic geographically diverse state myriad methods have developed last decade communitybased Since approximately need statewide has been visible vocalized aims greater enrollment eligible Californians program support doing OnSite Visits Interviews via Telephone Email Conducted September oers twolevel twice year taught county Social Program Specialist Each lasts two hours covers basics eligibility determining household composition filling out complex issues such senior disabled clients drug felons immigrants homelessness quarterly reporting include booklet that includes PowerPoint overview fliers multiple languages Francisco nonprofit performance development organization links people learning social justice annually threeday twonight residential Skills Network Healthy subcontractors skillsbased follows threesection sequential model where participants advance next sequence every manual covering all topics well additional prescreening negotiating tools containing these resources more also given provides directly dedicated contact trainees twoday oered onsite cover process strategies scenarios nutrition education reference guide Nutritional Education content its first with independent overthephone contract agencies throughout conduct when potential call informational hotline fourhour lecture discussion coaching practical experience common myths phone script twohour Stamps month binder contacts materials located serves which population below federal poverty level distributes individuals families through network connects emergency addition services lowincome One takes calls monthly volunteerstaed helps find distribution sites convenient terms time location connected sta member Team applying operates comprehensive trainings Initially began one bilingual Coordinator Beginning initiated Promotion Project involved CASE STUDIES CALFRESH OUTREACH TRAININGS PAGE FEBRUARY HAHN Census Bureau State QuickFacts November Accessed January httpquickfactscensusgovqfdstateshtml Free Summer Lunch Kids Teens Profile December http wwwsummerlunchorgaccfbhtml Effective October name Cal Fresh unveiled replacement formerly known About Californias wwwmisalimentosorgaboutCalFreshophtml workers techniques granted share Access Plan match 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| Give Ohio a Boost: Promote the Earned Income Tax Credit | Carrie Johnson | 2003 | Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Columbus, Domestic, Ohio | Give Ohio a Boost: Promote the Earned Income Tax Credit is a training guide for advocates and direct service providers to promote the Earned Income Tax Credit… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The State of Summer Food Service Program in Milwaukee County | Eric Steiner | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | The State of Summer Food Service Program in Milwaukee County outlines research that demonstrates the need for current under-utilization of Summer Food by low-income families in Milwaukee… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Urban Agriculture in Hartford | Shana McDavis-Conway | 2004 | Food Systems and Agriculture, Urban Agriculture | Field Reports | Connecticut, Domestic, Hartford | Urban Agriculture in Hartford is a multi-component presentation on the benefits, challenges, and potential of urban agriculture, including specific recommendations for the city of Hartford, that is… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Farming the City Urban Agriculture Hartford presentation Shana McDavisConway Emerson National Hunger Fellow Food System What Neighbors turning vacant lot into community garden apartment dweller growing cherry tomatoes their window Children planting vegetable school Greenhouses filled with gourmet herbs sold restaurants rooftop plants gardener selling her peppers farmers market families buying food that was grown less than mile away Growing and other plant animal products around city Producing processing marketing response demand urban consumers uses intensive production methods recycles wastes 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desired attached existing impact expansion central Lessons Learned Successful Projects Planning involved step design youthoriented Keep rather transporting outside For programshave demonstration dropoff organizationsclients sense what seasonality looks Collaborate strong voice clear identity constituents Small Get sizable piece small portion slowly already established Choose there competition therefore great needno accessible Changing patterns oriented system easier fewer alternatives Involve marginalized Target populations hands inspire using way contribute positively Once gains momentum involve timepressed Build assets Use crop resource Showcase analogy tested year track amendments Improved justification Offer specialty economically viable scale operationunusual varieties wellknown edible Everyone wants volunteers fulladvantage Plant laborintensive price value Organize beds easy see walk pickparticularly who unfamiliar Intercropping Three Sisters plantings problematic Both reported 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| Benefits Outreach Resources | Rajiv Magge | 2004 | Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Benefits Outreach Resources, an online resource library, assists organizations in designing outreach initiatives that link work support programs (such as Food Stamps and energy assistance) with the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Serving up Solutions: A Guide To Customer Service And Expanding… | Rachel Lopez | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | California, Domestic, Los Angeles | Serving up Solutions: A Guide To Customer Service And Expanding Access To The Los Angeles County Food Stamp Program is a report and presentation designed to assist… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Five Year Strategic Plan to Stamp out Hunger | Corina Bullock, Heather Axford | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Domestic, Florida, Tallahassee | Five Year Strategic Plan to Stamp out Hunger is a report for Florida’s Food Security Team, a coalition of state agencies that administer USDA nutrition programs and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | FFFLLLOOORRRIIDDDAAASSS FFFIIIVVVEEE YYYEEEAAARRR SSSTTTRRRAAATTTEEEGGGIIICCC PPPLLLAAANNN_____________________________________________________________________________ STAMP OUT HUNGER Executive Summary Highlights Fact Sheet Stamp Out Hunger Team Members Grassroots Organizations Introduction and Background Development Floridas Five Year Strategic Plan The Living Document Conclusion Appendix Program Descriptions State Agency Performance Targets from Nutrition Outreach Campaigns Florida Farm Security Rural Investment Act Relevant Sections _____________________________________________________________________________ Report Impact Prepared Heather Axford Corina Bullock Congressional Fellows Updated Annual Update MGT America Inc ________________________________EXECUTIVE SUMMARY______________________________ creating comprehensive approach ending hunger among children lowincome people through unprecedented partnership between several state agencies communitybased grassroots organizations Department Agriculture Consumer Services Children Families Education Elder Affairs the Health formed Food September begin development FiveYear Acknowledging importance collaborative efforts public private sectors such Association Banks Panhandle Area Migrant Center Community Action play active role considers its living document that continues evolve new ideas are incorporated plan outlined this represents most current updates established October Below summary goals objectives included Goal Improve awareness food insecurity available resources reduce problem Objective Increase use information about assistance programs clients Expand participation eligible populations program insecure National School Lunch Breakfast Programs Summer Special Milk Child Care including After Snack Homeless WIC Adult availability Farmers Market FMNP sites percentage elderly population with access nutritious amount delivered serve needy Encourage healthy eating habits participants Strengthen nutrition education activities job referrals providing stamp households Close gaps Assistance Identify Reduce administrative barriers networking partnerships their respective both have taken USDA challenge seriously become unified fight This records progress made during past year well since inception partner will continue effort address strategies set forth end _____________________________ HIGHLIGHTS FACT SHEET_________________________ With approval Service FNS DCF has implemented simplified reporting waiver for recertified every six months Participants report only household changes result income exceeding federal poverty level size prescreening software individuals can call get prescreened over phone also online Resource Directory Impacts Helpline had received calls already increase total who applied stamps them Pilot provided application process seniors Gadsden Leon Counties worked Secretary Jerry Regier service announcement regarding those called then Average monthly July June was baseline counties issued coupons payments increased data exceeded target goal increasing number SFSP using CACFP school districts sponsoring Seamless developed tools ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________STAMP TEAM MEMBERS____________________ Location Member Email Address Winewood Blvd Bldg Tallahassee Fax Steve Peacock Barbara Oti Gary Scott Steve_Peacockdcfstateflus Barbara_Otidcfstateflus Gary_Scottdcfstateflus District North Monroe Street Janice Miller Janice_Millerdcfstateflus Bureau Distribution Calhoun Mayo Building Suite Gloria Van Treese vantregdoacsstateflus Physical Esplanade Way Mailing Bald Cypress Bin Phil Reeves Ellen Farrell phil_reevesdohstateflus ellen_Farrelldohstateflus Debbie Eibeck Mary Ann Patterson debbie_eibeckdohstateflus maryann_pattersondohstateflus Chronic Disease Prevention HSFCD ext Wes Payne Manager Day Coordinator Wes_paynedohstateflus _________________STAMP MEMBERS continued________________ Management West Gaines Room Jackie Jackiewestmaildoestateflus Linda Miles mileslbelderaffairsorg Division Housing Shumard Oak Boulevard Hilda Frazier Susan Lawrence hildafrazierdcastateflus susanlawrencedcastateflus Centre Pointe Penny Walker Bos Fred Seamon pbosmgtamercom fseamonmgtamercom Bronough John Butler Dorinda George Doug Perry johnbutlerfnsusdagov dorindageorgefnsusdagov dougperryfnsusdagov Place Box Gainesville Freddie Hickmon freddiehickmonflusdagov Representative Southeast Region Forsyth Atlanta Phone Kirk Farquharson Charlie Simmons kirkfarquharsonfnsusdagov charliesimmonsfnsusdagov _____________________________STAMP HUNGER___________________________ GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS Organization Contact EMail Key Quincy Maria Pouncey pounceympaecorg Research FRAC Connecticut Ave Washington Geraldine Henchy Vollinger ghenchyfracorg emvaolcom Share Krome City Patricia Robbins patriciafarmshareorg Human Coalition Dade County Terrace Miami Melissa Buckner melissabhscdadeorg FACA Park Avenue Wilma McKay Wilmafacaorg South Recovery Jule Littman ssffraolcom East Colonial Orlando Greg Mellowe flahomelesscoalmindspringcom Magnolia Drive Debra Susie dsusieflimpactorg Petersburg Free Clinic Ext Rose Marcelin rosespfcyahoocom Salem Court Judy Laster jlasterfsfsaorg SHARE Second Tampa Nagle lnaglesharefloridacom Americans Harvest Bank Big Bend Northwest Passage Cindy Wagner representing cwagnersecondharvestorg Catholic Conference Sheila Hopkins Mike McCarron shopkinsflacathconforg mccarronflacathconforg ________________________INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND________________________ History persistence United States trouble advocates general However coordinating degree May Administrator challenged southeastern states meet urged form all administering USDAfunded direct need three critical components reaching |
| 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 |
| Advocating for Change | David Pedulla | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Food Policy Councils/Coalitions | Field Reports | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | Advocating for Change is a step by step guide for food banks on how to form anti-hunger advocacy committees in their communities. It contains detailed information about… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Acknowledgements The support many people has made the vision this Handbook reality First must thank Angela Martin supervisor who provided valuable insight and inspiration for work Also big you Advocacy Department Oregon Food Bank Cassandra Garrison Julie Massa Kim Thomas This would not have been possible without Laurie Trieger Jessica Chanay FOOD Lane County Eugene leaders Service Providers Network SPAN Karen Lyn Pauline Joe Softich Don Nordin Roxann OBrien Their hard dedication advocacy project what also like Mother Father brother Mark their undying love all that Lastly Congressional Hunger Center especially Aileen Carr opportunity undertake necessary complete Table Contents Part Introduction How Use Why Banks Important Steps Forming Committee Your Should form committee Who should table |
| Linking Anti-Hunger Organizations to Free Tax Preparation | Daniele Nyirandutiye | 2005 | Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Linking Anti-Hunger Organizations to Free Tax Preparation outlines various outreach efforts made by the Center for Economic Progress to connect clients of emergency food providers in Illinois… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing… | Amanda Wagner | 2006 | Community Food Security, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing Good Food is a compilation of community discussions. It includes community members’ perceptions, words, and ideas about… Read more | Emerson Fellow | small talks for big change conversations around getting and growing good food Prepared Amanda Wagner Emerson National Hunger Fellow With support from February Community Food Bank Page Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Themes Issues Ideas problems with unemployment underemployment education housing health accessibility transportation agerelated concerns inappropriateness current assistance immigration international issues waste efficiency distribution decisionmaking policymaking budgeting resourcemanagement locally possibilities positivities working together community exchanges environmental resource inaccessible vocabulary attitude perception time race culture whitepeople lettuce Projects Partnerships Recommendations Future Research Action Appendix The Security Center Fellowship Give YOUR ideas increasingly apparent communitybased work that the process which changes are made just important end result Emphasis specifically participation social has led report now your hands approximately members including recent immigrants service providers youth teachers city council staff graduate students representatives neighborhood associations discussed well their thoughts IGetting Based two significant emerged First lack goodpaying employment second about efficiently preparing preserving Other factors include high healthcare costs emergency management IIGrowing Interest was included people exchanging resources establishing ownership There were also questions environment desert ways can grown how become more involved More explicit discussion needed talk systems other like age geography gender affect peoples ability get grow IIISpecific Proposals Local projects address most supported jobs afford serious problem Specific suggested during Commercial kitchens jobcreation Intergenerational gardening foodmarketing Compostproduction selling Lack awareness why local larger structure system relate andor individual perceived need nutrition cooking combining knowledge action Creating school curricula incorporates all aspects etc into learning Public outreach campaigns Working media arts educate inform spark conversation future research author makes following recommendations based themes These Continue places build connections Gather specific quantitative qualitative data hunger insecurity Pima County Explore different they understandable accessible Investigate invest policies actions increase success series foodboth security achieved when times have physical economic access sufficient healthy lifestyle paraphrased USDA CFSC planning longterm project would restore strengthen production direct markets plan produce quality stimulate economy create livable wage make available particularly low incomes Restoring not been done many large scale decided start talking who intended benefit November December eighteen held between individuals Many our ignored forgotten dismissed What face sorts things should creating doing these Who else thinking proceed Would you this Thoughts citizens best starting point journey This serves beginning exploration interest expanding arise common sections may expanded additional insight Also note document One will dialogue regarding obstacles interconnected Jobs income first mentioned prevent Reading quotes picture steady pay decent wages provide family Put please job Most parttime without benefits Its ridiculous lived poverty since Ive state People really stuck You tired door being slammed shit happens every day starving lot cant believe salaries lay awake night here enlarging paychecks industry left America especially Arizona dont anything anymore again paycheck away market Tucson horrible lowpaying thankless too much stamps but its living arent paid then eat something because poorer see theres All minimum Another issue frequently express fresh goodtasting Four Some felt understood thought educated public Others expressed information what nutritious foods prepared organic impact communities related one example person explained she knew man grew did know until middleaged Mesquite bean pods poisonous relaying story providing number goal must joined use For mesquite combined mill flour teach reasons embrace alternatives challenge understanding fundamentally where comes amazing cook definitely sellable thats entailed squash always learn only year round season plant translated Spanish tremendous effort fighting corporations such disconnect farming love look animals farms Trader Joes connection Take obesity among children think there overweight obese instead enough obstacle before purchased woman paper her qualify government programs However over per month taking percentage monthly budget affordable affects homeless population rely processed Every raise trailer park raises cost rent everything goes super hard want them residents happybecause oppressed When behind plus late fees even feed kids interrelated rising takes than past explaining medical biggest financial leaves less money each aware relationship diet inexpensive poor detrimental rise diabetes Native American penny towards bills daughterit breaks heart sometimes daughter ask box cornflakes Limited stores both location price convenience nearby sell sold prices Transportation long distance home commitment limits amount purchase carry complicated gave elders difficulty using bus buy mobility add hours travel possibly having care grandchildren factor those located rural areas find paying someone Catalina back nearest stop twelve miles south town stops twice prosper beer pockets lowincome stale meat toiler roll loose cigarettes literally live off boxes isnt store retail used theyre putting Bashas McDonalds dollar menu some reason belittling They seen senior young vulnerable Seniors particular deal limited new Senior greatest risk falling through cracks simply cannot little measly checks Though envision initiatives topic inevitably Conversations recipients Both grateful existence believed necessary temporarily addressing adequately needs receive inadequacies same focal points Namely inconsistency content contents depends donations overstock provided fresher protein inaccessibility services terms inability variances eating styles cultural personal preferences prepare leading inefficiency creative got brought didnt meal out Nobody Theres choice bagsyou three cans corn days row closest place kind inconvenient forth wait closed finally Immigration arose afterschool program disadvantages undocumented parents families often level could trouble afraid discovered Besides consumption cheap immigrant labor opportunity farmers controversial though NAFTA trade agreements Mexico increased coming country effect sides border considered explored depth closeness section theme wasted household communitywide systematic preserve distributed hungry national unnecessary unfair understand wasteful everyone Where piling somewhere unconscionable line rich rotting sense question governments stated blame responsibility ending reflection prioritizing allocation society given latter investment Stamps few directed addressed fully worthwhile examine whether perspectives choices worth hassle themI tight months connect expand visible opportunities unacceptable still discuss breakfast schools shouldnt decision giving And standards concerning includes positive challenges Lets put making great part vitality cooks foodand necessity beauty power easier say safety fear foodOur practices usually stem habit green stripe fruitful turn sic productiveeven originally Wilcox ranching depend whole take thrive key actually happen group activists thumb Young lowincomes street accessing already skills survivors gardens symbolic difference Fresh matter probably expensive transportationI concerned chemicals bought further way feels responsiblewith pride very therapeutic value Consumer demand helping came several idea exchange barter able skill Exchange ideassmall groups help organize generate give Everyone capacity share contribute fact another pull abundance rally bringing thing involving deciding met beautifulbut meaningful incentives continuously crisis major restoring land water dropping levels due development causes concern had tried garden finding rates soil contamination lowerincome highly contaminated others gasoline dumped ground outside dogs imagine wouldnt Related possible words movement across reevaluating concepts demonstrating demonstrates own knowledgeable activities mission stay within Additionally invite play active rethinking focus striving independence dependence word easily Since political ethic interesting type informationgathering looking defined perceive examines Perhaps combination demonstrate variety might localfood adequate source addition said perceptions below image Oatmeal versus oatmeal chafemost choose handed themits easy Safeway Regarding busy minutes economical Children yea farm keep going sustainable drugs smoking weed meth bodies crave sugar grease old dinner ready luxury decide intersection identity circuitously directly presented positively cultures relating races ethnicities difficult culturally attending younger male trying convince him traditional greens She boy varieties familiar saw connected iceberg lettucenot native almost nutritional itself act ethnic racial cases inclusive feel excluded spoke Hispanic somewhat hesitantly nobody wants called farmerit white guy Vocabulary plays his does term farmer Too Because equal space continue investigate characteristicsrace nationalitycitizenship raised Although similar exist while basic focuses approaches Again overlap categories entrepreneurial educational consistent goodfood Agebased intergenerational quite commonly sources Recycling factory building material recycled parts addresses Homeless compost gardeners See agebased Educate means socially physically reduce Prepare serve Increase agricultural department Create charter integrates lessons Hold events milling pancake product Conduct oral history asks trace Connect vocational growers courses Invest NPR kitchen stories tell affected life Partner Kino Weed Seed Coalitions newsletters meetings homeopathic managed teens Collaborate Youth Partnership Establish bag donated fruit Examine applying juicer juice retirees pass Work safe havens site Have centers Urban Farms supportive urban interested incubator smallscale approachesindividual plots entire plot shared owned churches Master Gardener Program Expand neighborhoods experts neighbors Train Trainer approach Barrio hacienda model selfsustaining supplies surrounding households Butterfly Garden Doolen Fruitvale Neighborhood Adult Service construction greenhouses Biological Control Corporation ArBiCo beneficial insects partnerships Raise Recognize policy Provide tax grocery certain served SelfSufficiency Distribute locations Farmers reflective convenient Place hour supermarkets better delivery truck Start foodbuying clubs coops wholesalebulk undertaken Translate wider audience Build established Several continuous contact gathering friends primarily comfortably speak language English Not Bombs Students Vocational High School Family Literacy Classes Recipients pantries agencies Refugees nanas Rose Resource Representative successful interactive tool followup classroom Rural promotoras insert interaction gaps diverse utilize close Remain communicating study digestible definition convey ongoing basis conduct educationaloutreach campaign communicate varied Policy Council entity bring advocate feasible viable possibility inserting plans Wellness City Municipal Comprehensive tension systemic implications conservation gain area conserve foodbased communitybuilding FoodShare Toronto Canada Good Box Project Boston Massachusetts Farm Alliance Louisville Kentucky Hank Herreras Building ValueNetworks Mission Through advocacy acquisition storage anticipate meet Improve promoting advocating collaboratively equitable regional supports strengthens Programs councils Councils improve representation business producers nonprofits academic institutions elected officials maintaining relationships Faith Education Advocacy partnership maintenance volunteering justice integrity faith federal wellbeing Markets Market provides naturally Tuesday mornings customers clients Santa Cruz River Thursday evenings west side accept AZFMNP vouchers cash Demonstration square foot northwest corner grounds organically bins greenhouse spacious hen house promotes methods peaceful Home Gardening Assistance existing motivation materials gardener Sonora Desert Compost seeds starter plants Measurement Management Data collection Evaluation evaluation informs programming Snak Paks weekend backpacks full snacks Value Foods Store Mobile mobile travels meats dairy dry goods Currently visits Picture Rocks Amado Contact Information Country Club Road fax wwwcommunityfoodbankorg Congressional Fighting developing leaders Threeprong strategy fulfill train solutions humanitarian facilitate collaborative efforts organizations designing implementing aimed United States abroad develop strategies engaged antihunger training bridge gap Bill Each participants selected twelvemonth Fellows placed six banks fatihbased move Washington complete tanks unique develops effective deep enables innovative Pennsylvania Ave wwwhungercenterorgnational Learn Organize wwwcommunityfoodbankcom |
| Connecting People to Power: How to Establish a Citizen’s Advocacy… | Matthew Lewis | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | Connecting People to Power: How to Establish a Citizen’s Advocacy Group at a Food Bank guides service providers through the process of bringing together food pantry clients… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Connecting Clients Power How Service Providers Can Mobilize for Advocacy Matt Lewis Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Oregon Food Bank Portland Ore Volunteers Acknowledgments Thanks everyone who helped with this project especially supervisor Angela Martin and the rest advocacy department Julie Massa Cassandra Garrison Kim Thomas Lori Valdez Your support knowledge was invaluable addition should recognize many advocates provided insight helpful resources Michael Anderson Community Development Network Kelley Weigel Western States Center Cara Shufelt Rural Organizing Project Tibbetts Crossroads Urban And thank you all members Citizens particular appreciation DeEtte Peck Nancy Whilhite Channah Pastorious Finally like family giving love could ever need This handbook dedicated them Table Contents Section Introduction Volunteer Preface What volunteer why Getting Started First steps bring people table III Meeting Techniques Preparing meeting Leading discussion Retaining volunteers Happens Possible Agenda Items Keeping yourself your organization informed Building group identity strong structures Meetings Examples from CAN Example first second third Engaging Conclusion help engage activity Note come that includes educational presentation service providers client electronic copy Thank picking meant lead through process engaging clients The outline book will guide step section shows create committee explains some youll take once youve decided Next theres conceptual techniques can use make meetings successful Then lays out ideas what include develop next gives concrete examples content initial based happened three final contains guidelines how mobilize several types information mostly experiences had establishing Other comes interviews experienced other local antipoverty organizations Some also written contribution makes get started groupbased complex wellstudied subject tutorials explain topics covered more detail range Each extra materials references these right thing its good longterm commitment follow time effort have successes effective cohesive Effective public policies lessen demand services attract attention potential donors strengthen ties community world better place remember fun exciting Enjoy Sincerely change wish see Mahatma Gandhi act speaking someone elses behalf Almost provides has done acquire governmental benefits find different nonprofit been someones advocate spokespeople nonprofits moral authority they serve People listen because trust put money pockets vulnerable which turn lessens Doing 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| 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 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| 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 | |
| MyFoodStamps.org: A United Outreach Effort in California | Anyu Fang | 2007 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | California, Domestic, Sacramento | MyFoodStamps.org… Read more: A United Outreach Effort in California is a web-based resource for outreach workers, food assistance advocates, and potential food stamp clients in California, including a | Emerson Fellow | MyFoodStampsorg United Outreach Effort California Anyu Fang Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Washington Field Placement Sept Feb Sacramento Coalition Association Food Banks This report explains the broader goals several projects CAFB that aim unite food stamp outreach efforts and was written collaboration with Fangs fellowship supervisor project mentor Jessica Bartholow Introduction break down barriers Stamp access funds nonprofit partner organizations their Nutrition Education activities Until now has depended annual training teleconferences share ideas promising practices many state federal policies are flexible wished empower coordinators become advocates helping counties implement clientfriendly The idea website conceived light need for readily accessible resource highlight such strategies improve Californias Program administered differing ways all more important have unified approach which workers dialogue each other collective work end Myfoodstampsorg aims comprehensive assistance potential program clients offers guidance eligibility rules statistics trends about insecurity explanations antihunger local governments advice how individual citizens can help hunger coauthors content Statewide Manager also generously sponsored following Wellness Foundation Network Healthy Active Living States Department Agriculture CAFBs Info line streamline statewide media advertisements participated process create Information Line FOOD offering callers information application procedures pilot result partnership between Social Services Health Professional Exchange Corporation various county offices launched limited March offer opportunity update through they wish provide from Guide Along sections guiding new partners setting learning online features key components regulations guide issues explanation screening tool promotes Regulations guides this section presents Comprehensive created Legal Northern Benchmark Institute twiceyearly updates changes along searchable categorized database alike Access advocate administration FSP identified some should aware Some examples highlighted here Facetoface interview waiver use Hardship Card request attached itself easy applicants fill out mail office standardizes procedure giving flexibility Language Counties both promote acceptance multiple languages print materials Although generally accept applications than Spanish English printed often only Mailin might clarify not make visit purpose would obtain finger image More adopting will families hardships apply complete interviews over phone Customer service There facets customer may improved speed convenience appearance place All these impact client experience Reaching Coordinators consider working social programs Earned Income Tax Credit Women Infant Care WIC Summer Congregate Finger Imaging protection against fraud State Legislature passed requirement adult recipients stamps must images scanned condition issuance eligible households scanning before obtaining Advocates familiarize themselves imaging Application Screening Tool FAST seen effectiveness our participation rates increase where Despite contributions realize services still low rate amongst people Applicants usual obstacles transportation continue affect progress seek success assist strengthening case management aspects With mind completed set improvements originally designed Los Angeles Regional Bank Second Harvest Santa Cruz San Benito Alameda County Community just minutes screened printable Form DFA prefilled generated current prints confidentiality Next Steps flyer based provided currently directs closest ZIP code instructions applying tailors details countys able scan supporting documents pay stubs etc sent loaded computers linked secured server encryptionprotected laptops allow move pantries soup kitchens health clinics supermarkets schools outside festivals neighborhood locations been using year resulting submission accurate implemented first its kind system simultaneously uses knowledgeable staff assisting prescreens sends electronic schedules stepbystep available requires technical knowledge developing certification persons interested could well plans ready generate order enable welfare directors interface computer data transmission protocol municipalities across country Traditionally systems failed achieve desired outcomes because rely secure private fully comprehend complicated high cost living SSI Cashout Rule large immigrant population increases possibility household despite poverty ineligible Without component efficient entice into unfortunate burden applicant Using like complement Electronic eliminates problems while additional benefit FASTs keep contact Essentials ResearchStatistics Two feature toolkits recommended resources including different calculating reports studies banks bibliographies academic papers Conclusion function common portal hope evolving laboratory activists |
| Food Stamps and Immigrant Families: How Health Care Workers Can… | David Kane | 2008 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps, Wellness | Field Reports | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Food Stamps and Immigrant Families: How Health Care Workers Can Improve Child Health makes the case for food stamps as a tool to improve the health of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Stamps and Immigrant Families How Health Care Workers Can Promote Child February Authors This report was prepared David Kane Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow MedicalLegal Partnership for Children Boston Medical Center Significant contributions were made these MLPC staff members JoseAlberto Betances Local Director Cristina Dacchille Equal Justice Works GeorgeMarie Jasmin MPH Income Supports Attorney Samantha Morton Deputy Support input also provided the following friends Pat Baker Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Stephanie Ettinger Cuba Childrens Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program Acknowledgements The development this possible generosity law firm McDermott Will Emery whose office makes MLPCs Energy Clinic want thank Rebekah Knapp advancing vision operations are equally grateful Project HEALTH dedicating volunteers Our work would not without our BMCbased collaborators especially researchers CSNAP have been supported Bank America Bar Foundation Mary John McCarthy Department Public Paul Phyllis Fireman State Street Challenge Barriers immigrant households make estimated one out every four lowincome children United Statesi Nearly half live below poverty line compared with only nonimmigrant householdsii More likely struggle food insecurity lack health care crowded housing conditions homes suffer from common problems higher frequency relation their peers citizenheaded among leads Poor emergency hospitalizations Nutrient deficiencies Learning developmental deficits Emotional behavioral problemsiii Despite rates medical vulnerability families less receive benefits like stamps other factors driving phenomenon include Stigma about federal programs Fear negative changes immigration status Misinformation eligibility Lack services native languagesiv Heat Eat With rising costs home energy utilities parents frequently unable satisfy even most basic needs Federal research shows that poor familiesmany them householdsoffset through decreasing amount money they spend foodv Some must forgo heating cooling during extreme weather months order put table lower familys income greater percentage total wages spent result affected face decrease caloric intake well series potential risksvi Share Fair yrs natives immigrants These responses contrasted reports good very excellent Source ReardonAnderson Jane Randy Capps Michael Fix WellBeing Assessing New Federalism Policy Brief Washington Urban LowIncome Poverty Rates Age FPL under age ages Jason Ost Reardon Anderson Jeffrey Passel Young Immigrants limited uncertain access enough nutritious foodviii Compared citizens more than twice reported fair healthvii About Stamp helps purchase need stay healthy Participants enrolled program use electronic transfer EBT card much debit certain items supermarkets local stores Anybody can apply but final depends both financial nonfinancial Immigration household size expenses assets all considered legal eligible others While exact benefit amounts vary could maximum per monthix majority stamp benefitsnearly disproportionately low householdsx Prescription Better critical difference childs overall Providing extra normally cannot afford allow nutrients Recent has shown citizen did stampsxi And positive just biological receiving found achieve results academic exams supplementing foods brings closer achieving balance between feeding young immigrantsxiii Participation Eligible Receiving All Cunnyngham Karen Princeton Mathematica Research Inc Effective Response model unites advocates workers clinical setting promote wellbeing address including education safety Doctors nurses social frontline screen determinants When obstacles identified such denial application contact advocate colleagues respond training teams recognize making advocacy available promotes early identification elimination threaten patient Case Study Centers Recognizing growing patients seen BMC combines power professionals secure utility supports patientfamilies During routine pediatric appointments ask circumstances accessing challenges paying bills clinicians refer family advise submit spot They then track beginning end ensuring applicants treated fairly decisions follow state regulations Advocates assist discounts shutoff protection accounts freeing cumulatively received over month Uniquely Poised Identify play role addressing given trusting relationship exists patientsxiv fact focus groups indicated pediatrician trusted messenger delivering information welfare public benefitsxv Additionally return see when stopped themselves For reasons uniquely positioned issues preventivelyxvi express hesitation fear exam room position encourage which entitled best way help reach childrenxvii Barry Zuckerman Chief Pediatrics monthly awarded came into concerns decided after being reassured affect Are you ends meet Does your always eat having any troubles THE NUMBER SCREE NING QUE STIONS Misconceptions often discourage applying ules here xviii fiction States cant get undocumented provide own security number speak English people who will authorities shouldnt because Ill pay back harm sponsor declared charge impact chances obtaining green becoming Many general held five years child disabilityrelated admitted humanitarian may able hold cards regardless legally present Undocumented some person parent behalf give necessary find interpreters bring friend member speaks states applications multiple languages Simply asking living offices verify remove yourself dont documents Other still Nobody anything government unless incorrect although Getting should ability citizenship naturalization prevent traveling outside returning successfully reflect insufficient relatives come Please details clarification eferences Robin Koralek Katherine Lotspeich Pamela Holcomb Implementation Farm Bills Legal Restorations Final Report Agriculture Service Haskins Ron Mark Greenberg Shawn Frems tad Room Common Ground Future iii effects Impact Insecurity Development Black Latino Protecting Color Joint Political Economic Studies RoseJacobs Ruth Household Associations AtRisk Infant Toddler detailed studies barriers Mastman Katy Closer Look ImmigrantAccess Elizabeth Almas Sayeed Access InDepth Analysis York Citys Communities Estimates Unmet Need FoodChange Bhattacharya Jayanta Thomas Deleire Steven Haider Janet Currie Cold Weather Shocks American Cambridge Bureau June Frank Deborah Kennedy Joseph Dilemma Globe Oct School Medicine East Newton Vose oston wwwmlpforchildrenorg BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL MEDICINE vii Hardship Among Findings Survey Americas viii Nord Margaret Andrews Carlson Security Fact Sheet Resources Benefits Nov Almanac Chicago Second Harvest Perry Avi Cook Perspective xii Frongillo Edward Diana Jyoti Sonya Jones Associated Academic Journal xiii xiv attitudes concerning Lawton Ellen Hansen Pediatric Emergency Needs Status October Publication forthcoming Private Industry Council Mayors Office Jobs Community Welfare Work Outreach Campaign Focus Groups xvi Family Advocacy Collaborative Management Information Exchange xvii Myths Facts March |
| Exploring Farm to School: A Facilitator’s Guide to Implementation in… | Amber Herman | 2008 | Farm to School, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Exploring Farm to School: A Facilitator’s Guide to Implementation in Arizona is a tool for community members and food service directors to use as they increase the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Exploring Farm School Facilitators Guide Implementation Arizona Amber Herman Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow CON COMM FOOD would not have been possible without the guidance following people Aileen Carr Congressional Center Varga Garland Community Food Banks Security staff Bank and Mary Barbosa Lupita Ornelas John Evangelist Cindy Gentry Connections Adams Table New Mexico farmers wonderful children role was explore barriers opportunities implementing programs elementary schools childcare centers Tucson exploration culminated with Schools Eat Well Health Week This guide exhaustive resource meant complement existing guides The pictures this report were taken during January document dedicated beautiful Your giving spirits inspire continue work end hunger Poverty Nestled between Phoenix United States Mexican border growing metropolis Pima County area home nearly Tucsons demographics reflect Arizonas diversity population White Hispanic African American Native Americani poverty rate above national average estimated live below federal level which for family four additional county residents under There strong relationship health officials agree that differences general prosperity are related disparities Around nation obesity diabetes rise communities barely averages these epidemics aged overweight states adult obese Additionally has affecting larger percentages older populations standard described food insecurity uncertainty about having enough meet persons needsiii levels exceed data indicates insecure very low security meaning they experience eating habits disrupted intake reduced linked president CEO Carnegie points saying lowincomes stretch their dollars buying foods high carbohydrates right just too expensive evidence supports healthy costs more limited access affects dietary choices lowincome need CFB founded intention Through education advocacy acquisition storage distribution will anticipate needs hungry supported overwhelmingly private contributions make over half its revenue receives from government grants remaining comes bequests grocery store shared maintenance fees agencies One biggest time hundreds volunteers committed carrying out efforts donated started distributing emergency boxes first year now distributes serves Cochise Graham Greenlee Santa Cruz Children comprise served member those who request them Plus senior citizens WIC supplements women runs various childhood nutrition including Kids Club Snak Paks innovative approach combating developed CFSC whose mission create all times does promoting demonstrating advocating collaboratively building equitable regional system production strengthens operates public garden classes program outreach faith two markets mobile market onsite demonstration acre farm sells vegetables backyard gardeners exploring opportunity facilitate Programs community invaluable Introduction refers promotion use grown local meals snacks educational increase agricultural literacy Doug Resh direct Locally produce usually travels less than miles compared purchased wholesale California Northeast may travel reach lunch tray reduce truck fuel consumption improve viability farming economy vegetable among include serving locally classroom supplemental salad bar connects source through agriculture curriculum provides students experiential learning visits gardening recycling there farms ranches size acres Lettuce represents total receipts Yuma winter lettuce capitol world top crop exports cotton fruits seeds also ranks second nationally cantaloupe honeydew melons These large producers export state country necessarily interested selling school districts harvest plant hand using natural organic methods utilize such restaurants Supported Agriculture institutions Small scale tend grow wide variety crops smaller quantities Department created Arizonagrown campaign promote products Taste tests conducted Unified District TUSD concluded like eat canned green beans peas instead prefer fresh According Procurement Manager district day purchasing wholesalers cheaper purchase processed hire cut fruit purchases shredded apple slices bagged baby carrots cucumber celery sticks made available cafeteria December Public Nutrition Journal published study noted frequency increased significantly daily after introduced positive response bars result families because cost availability Therefore particularly excited Sunnyside child sized every middle piloting far outstanding implement stock ensures land remains creates learn Serving improves Salad Bar Program uniquely posed relationships Service Directors growers stated new bring know when types servings thereby improving nutritional Implementing allow fulfill benefits creating publicity showcase alleviate can receive participation Last commissioned research University Masters determine reports significant interest invited barrier organization coordinating network within Southwest Region Policy Council uniting stakeholders Litchfield Elementary only active website All ten incorporates inclass tours David Schwake Director dairy eggs directly distributors Spring collaboration Education led statewide survey understand feasibility establishing had featured Mobile Market energetic recess activities fair dental checks Reach Out America Johns partnered serve Students parents members political leaders draw attention Grant money pending Models coordinated ways Below examples how ordered logistics arranged throughout Government Agency Mexicos requests orders assists delivery Some operate hiring person collect procure assist Throughout organizations stepped facilitator provide andor transportation support agency involved procurement willing act but each Cooperative sell join cooperative calls organizes amount requested process deliver Farmer Cooperatives exist Florida recommended start small then funding administration commitment smoothed snack once twice week exposes component fewer logistical challenges expands add extra menu Finally able regular service complicated must works order identify Option SelfOperated procures writes maybe even cooks personnel schooldistrict employees San Xavier Catholic selfoperated Central Kitchen Every submits Purchasing entire delivered central warehouse kitchen prepares delivers heat way Managed managed contract company paid menus meal preparation paycheck law administer responsible ordering USDA commodity Many charter affluent kitchens monitor what kind into Whether one phone call exact type product certain any item put short twentyfour hours some visit Lunch reimbursement per consumed lives percentage Based income childs guardian price free Reimbursement rates higher student living near line governments contribute funds equipment salary come creative making simply trying ends wholesaler reservation participate Fresh Fruit Vegetable FFVP obtain sources companies discount Rons Costco City Safeway Sodexho Sysco Willie Itule Wholesale Produce Shamrock Rainbow based Olsens IGA Sams Barriers starting knowing safety concerns lack facilities handle unprepared consistent supply faced supporting ensuring freshest Local mean farmer number where harvested planted minimal naturally corporate tomato around considered Insurance Farmers million dollar insurance policy Cost extremely financially cents prohibitive When season same examine records compare Outside necessary However off set Additional Time Effort busy They concerned required deliveries multiple Unit Confusion Most distribute units crates palates while pounds bunches Raw Preparation takes bit chop mix Monitoring Payment shortly thereafter conflict usual payment Delivery another location Vegetables Options full always possibility arrive cannot due weather Requirements strictly monitors sizes content fits ensure guidelines comply Limited Number few capabilities dependable least spring summer attend meetings Tools Needed Facilitate tools needed easier |
| 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 | |
| Improving Services: Suggestions for Food & Friends to Better Serve… | David Tian, Lindsey Baker | 2008 | Chronic or Life Challenging Illness, Diabetes, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, Washington, DC | Improving Services: Suggestions for Food & Friends to Better Serve Diabetic Clients examines diabetic clients’ management of diabetes, their understanding of received services, and suggestions for service… Read more | Emerson Fellow | IMPROVING SERVICES Suggestions for Food Friends Serve Diabetic Clients Better February Compiled Lindsey Baker and David Tian Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Page Improving Services Introduction Washington DCbased nutrition services agency that provides home delivered meals groceries nutritional counseling people living with life challenging illnesses such HIVAIDS cancer Since has approximately million the metro area alone provided nearly individuals grown strived address unmet needs communities serves This report identifies unique clients comorbid diabetes offers suggestions how these can met Diabetes growing epidemic United States serious public health concern District Columbia estimated America population had Recent research estimates residents diagnosed These numbers reflect prevalence rate which higher than national average The CDC who have are unaware they diabetic Consequently listed above most likely underestimate true Wishing high among its client within community interested assuming more active role intervention prevention Currently only limited service modifications Meals modified one major way removal concentrated sweets desserts Consequentially there disparity between American Associations recommendations food diet study part larger body being conducted about Research this broader effort spanned from investigation analysis diabetesrelated offered other member organizations Association Nutrition Agencies ANSA Turning critical eye onto itself requested order improve primary investigators interviewed present their findings following pages background information epidemiology ADA guidelines diabetics current Subsequently detailed description quantitative qualitative data collected through both indepth interviews focus group presented Lastly researchers provide insight into Utilizing literature authors practical action steps take expand hope document will novel ways good help sustain Background Epidemic roughly number includes not but also live without knowing chronic illness Alarmingly projected increase year additional Americans were pre elevated fasting blood glucose impaired ability process significant risk costly increases macrovascular diseases heart disease stroke leading causes adult blindness kidney failure due microvascular damage age man lose while woman lifeyears was calculated sixth cause death based certificate However statistic underestimates impact underreports incidence costs billion including direct medical expenditures indirect loses productivity prediabetes iduals developing since derreports Changing Demographics Comorbidity aged older several decades fastest growth amongst men women demographics aging multiple rise adults least many three concomitant intersections special emphasis Comorbid strongly metabolic changes associated antiretroviral drug therapies Highly therapy HAART significantly improved prognoses increased resistance abnormal lipid profiles dyslipidemia HIV fat redistribution syndrome lipodystrophy times develop More became Another showed positive receiving Fact per annual cost military operations Iraq Afghanistan combined Over next majority linked AIDS insulin HIVinfected HIVnegative ore HIVreceiving Cancer One preexisting time diagnosis addition substantial established relationship metabolism development types cancers breast endometrium pancreas colon been type mellitus Further shown statistically androgen deprivation prostate sugar control impacts survival recurrence quality Both tolerance independently predict mortality lower related qualities either welldocumented colorectal Patients highrisk experience persons revealed case first five years after Having correlated fold Medical Therapy recognized management establishing comprehensive MNT recommended targeted towards summarized Table decreases HIVpositive treatment may Principles Primary Prevention Goals Promotion healthy choices physical activity Healthy weight loss cardiovascular Recommendations Structured lifestyle moderate regular minutesweek Achieving USDArecommended intake dietary fiber grams kcal whole grains onehalf grain Although alcohol reduce support recommendation consumption Secondary Intervention Maintenance levels lipoprotein pressure slowing complications Carbohydrates Diverse sources fruits vegetables legumes lowfat milk Monitoring carbohydrate counting exchanges methods Substitution sucrosecontaining carbohydrates Use alcohols substitutes FDArecommended Fat cholesterol Saturated should total caloric Two servings fish week polyunsaturated fatty acids Protein For normal renal function usual protein energy sufficient reduction recognize concept balance Lifestyle managing expenditure exercise effective increasing sensitivity Modest top importance daily further supported inclusion ADAs Standards Care Medicine Responding members nationwide innovative programs focused Embracing medicine agencies vital component promotion recent white paper demonstrated potential delivery spending Current different meal plan options Home Delivered HDM freshlyprepared day six days each Plus frozen Wednesday Saturday plus bag canned boxed prepare some own Groceries GTG involves worth items well entres soups plans variety choose Diets range mild designed problems pured difficulty chewing swallowing main difference instead receive dessert When received piece fruit substituted Additionally baked goods prepared breakfast foods muffins coffee cake jelly maple syrup packets sugarfree versions There differences salads important note currently lacks assess exact macronutrient content With exception all large quantities using production sheets ingredient ratios reason prospective possible very substitutions light opposed heavy waffles pancakes given cereals artificial sweeteners substitution assessed truly comparison makes Purpose Recognizing locally nationally wished explore began examination aims Comparison Diet Differences Between sustained maintenance primarily malnutrition andor wasting Limiting amount restriction lowsugar FFs focuses does specifically monitor refined rice pasta Fresh especially Exact unknown Fiber partially wholegrain rolls bean products Sugar grocery Total calorie making calories incalculable Carbohydrate exchange calculations impossible numerical target used Cholesterol explicit exists serving Fridays saturated goal place general guideline come Methodology Assessments Design Methods Participants Compensation inquiry participated compensation participating assessment participants entered drawing gift card local supermarket Four randomly selected cards Gift mailed homes Client Identification Prior comprehensively identified uses MealService software assists planning scheduling Within histories available secondary conditions utilized until selfreported screening status official appropriately marked initial query identify reported quantify went systematically during period Queries run largest single every file examined history tab any marking under searched medication listings commonly prescribed medications generic counterparts Medications included Actos Amaryl Glimepiride Avandia Diabeta Glyburide Glucotrol Glipizide Glucophage Metformin Glyset Humalog Insulin Lispro Januvia Lantus Glargine Micronase Novolog Aspart Prandin Precose Starlix All properly newly designated field Averaging systematic searches estimate Qualification Participation eligible participate Exclusion factors Medicaid waiver would otherwise qualify longterm suspension missed deliveries submit recertification forms English proficiency memory impairment Dementia Alzheimers underage stopped suspended weeks often travel hospitalization month participation qualified Researchers unable contact mainly because disconnected phones Seven declined reasons nonparticipation poor elderly Sixtyfive inhome resulting confidence interval representative Data Collection Procedures Materials contacted via telephone brief overview asked scheduled agreed questionnaire Appendix developed review areas gain perceived understanding improvements Questions openended closedended questions screened approved registered dietitians Department Written informed consent obtained participant prior beginning assessments interviewers assisted completion short demographic measured digital scale outlined Granted permission recorded audio recorder Additional notes taken interview guide Interviews lasted minutes After completed gave answered Analysis transcribed Microsoft Excel spreadsheet identification rather names ensure confidentiality analyzed impressions responses addressed common themes Rubin Rubins best transcribe code transcriptions coded concepts events topical markers Concepts subjects education habits SPSS statistical Frequencies descriptive statistics variables bivariate linear regressions find correlations complement Focus Group organizational office located northeast Because mobility lifechallenging recruitment residing Montgomery County Maryland recruited pool previously Previous deemed necessary eligibility influence strong cultural appropriateness selfidentified African Each transportation taxi store discussion eating patterns accordance goals two effectiveness topic incorporated end list publication New Soul Cookbook People integrated materials culturally appropriate future menu cycles questioning edited extensive minority populations moderated employee facilitate consistency clarity moderator designing Principal individually acted comoderators noting nonverbal communications providing technical hour recorders separately studys Transcripts compared cases conflict third opinion Thematic trends comments separated according prominent later results section They manners better suit Results Demographic Characteristics Identified Explained methodology did arrival planningclient base point another prediabetic reporting condition know male female Caucasian Hispanic Asian mean old oldest youngest Sixtysix indentified lived Virginia Examining Assessment Findings Study Population characteristics highlighted Indian geographical weights interviewer start self heights calculate mass index BMI Following standard considered underweight overweight obese morbidly Graph preliminary what having Several recently ago found out months over she Thirtyfive congestive except Characteristic Overall Sex Male Female Race Ethnic Black subcontinent Latinoa Native Alaska White Other Age Mean Range Body Mass Index Underweight |
| Fighting Hunger with Policy: A Model for Establishing a Food… | Adrienne Alexander | 2008 | Advocacy and Education, Food Policy Councils/Coalitions | Field Reports | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Fighting Hunger with Policy: A Model for Establishing a Food Policy Coalition includes profiles of the Acadiana Food Policy Coalition’s ten parishes, practical notes on organizing, materials… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Fighting Hunger with Policy Model for Establishing Food Coalition Adrienne Alexander Bill Emerson National Fellow The Class Introduction following pages are compilation documents designed help those interested beginning food policy coalition There currently approximately seventy councils the United States but few them regional like one that was recently started Acadiana hope this document will used inform other parts Louisiana who have already expressed interest their own well others looking resources While researching phases project only found couple compared various approaches which written former fellow howto guide completely out question Although had idea what council before quickly sold look roots causes insecurity encourage community activism from broad spectrum people and advocate sound policies proud throw myself into such exciting innovative However there can better explain basics instead want focus how you create began could existing they were formed consisted where located big area kind relationships government issues taking also did best learn more about organizing making contacts Finally planned conference bring together everyone organized discuss possibilities region came across number regions Beginning while definitely challenging achievable resource provide guidance begin process least starting point thinking start overwhelming TABLE CONTENTS Summary Work Plan Council Proposal Parish Profiles ACADIA BEAUREGARD CALCASIEU CAMERON EVANGELINE IBERIA JEFFERSON DAVIS LAFAYETTE LANDRY MARTIN MARY VERMILION Notes Community Organizing Conference Materials INVITATION AGENDA CONTACT LIST COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY BROCHURE POLICY COUNCIL HANDOUT NEW ORLEANS FPAC SYSTEM ASSESSMENT BREAKOUT SESSION NOTES Next Steps Recommendations Acknowledgements Second Harvest Bank Greater New Orleans Fellows creating working action groups prominent discovered communities through systems analysis along members work awareness security generate individual levels lowincome our service crucial since many lived poverty most lives hunger acceptable state being Mobilizing educating residents needs exist strategies overcome barriers successful step towards bringing end goal activate power understand problem conceptualize addressing mobilize take change closely System Assessment local organizations antipoverty securityantihunger organizer responsibility find these partnerships Farm Network Committee methods model using recreated broader ultimate impact Councils throughout These network able address unmet southern knowing long slow short term raise discussions among areas served This accomplished objectives Gaining entre official nonofficial leaders Identifying training Creating two plans describing within fits mission assessing contribute give information needed assist building capacity increase skills required solve problems Subject Developing Southern would enable coordinated holistic approach sustainable solutions Significant specifically respect inequalities access federal programs not adequately meet peoples emergency system struggling fill gaps attempting certain aspects lack coordination limits overall effectiveness memo offers specific suggestions overcoming establishing involved develop normally addressed successfully worked transportation authorities bus routes grocery stores improved availability nutritious foods both corner schools simplified applying stamps been sustained South lot effort must invested ensure Existing Resources creation FPC requires commitment order remains place topdown bottomup necessary Through assessment member agencies GNOA has method After Storm strengthen GNOAs relationship part doubt need According Americas banks distribute pounds per person met assistance minimum suggests fortyfive distributed western parishes failed average around thirty Membership pointed initial should effective Distributors retail included some businesses west donate organization logical Retail particularly important fresh initiatives Retailers often directly cost especially low income Another group established connections academia Because academics research sustainability involvement allow researches get side issue From recruiting sectors For example public health education officials traditionally strong allies Other may beneficial represent stamp office WIC coordinator Interested active citizens essential too giving legitimacy citizen opportunity direct participation biggest challenge here maintaining diversity come much racial class possible Once all actors dialogue current Grouping discussion form committees expertise either coming recommendations finding politicians mainly mayors city councilpersons parish police juries sympathetic cause willing support Then produce reasonable list present governments majority activity concentrated Lafayette Lake Charles metropolitan efforts first understandable Conclusion nutrition Acadianas dire lasting institution continue implemented made presented adopted then Analysis comprehensive examination three major components production farmers consumption completed formation Upon completion thoroughly researched detailing path farm consumer ultimately persuade dependent easiest gain explaining premise FPCs asking immediate entry largest provider good coverage natural fit providers reevaluate role fight against consider systemic societal root Also aware likely foundation partners III Choosing Area demonstrates twentythree equally covered Jefferson holding half total Focusing legwork monitor progress partnership between entities result exchange ideas backs Incorporating media informed becomes priority held accountable integral benefit contain profiles each represented Each table indicates affiliated demographic data easily accessible summary compiled purchased Claritas Department Social Services records map below shows ranking calculated David Coffman means compare ideal rate simply internal approximation target feels focused Evangeline Martin Landry Vermillion Beauregard Lafourche severe Acadia Active Total population Population family Families children poststorms School lunch Free Reduced Median household Better than heart settled immigrants Nova Scotia When Acadians arrived diet now associated developed Delicacies boudin staples red beans rice readily available affordable seven however outreach rural recommended Less states producer sheep lamb home small farms families living why fell distributing mobile pantries occur census tracts high rates Calcasieu fairly large livestock populous seventeen concern Many very committed ending include use further new Cameron Severe damage seat waterfowl hunting culture self reliance exists Hurricane Ritas ravaged With social neighboring agency meeting Thousands volunteers still frequent rebuild Tourists locals alike enjoy beauty land wealth Poor years great expand Mobile Pantry program gives upwards pound box enough meals serve way build Iberia known products McIlhenny Family makes Avery Island Tabasco grows sugar cane Numerous Along diversifying Davis Average highest coupled percentage senior Aging deserves recognition becoming future top strongest cultures Restaurants Blue Dog Caf offer Cajun experience anyone distribution center serving FoodNet leader opportunities Louisianas soybeans pretty More recruitment done cover reached another unbelievably far candidate pantry Mary produces Marys Current clustered Morgan City Vermilion grower even lower school And because until past year market Before imperative clearly your know convince friendly respectful manner listen receptive Organization key Note when contact response etc Continuously update numbers disconnected email might easier thorough places religious advocates agriculture extension agents operators gardeners retailers representatives just outside type diverse stakeholders dominated body moves forward seek elected Naturally types time voice recommending surely affect proposes legislators You invited attend Security Please join brainstorming session RSVP Email questions aalexanderhungercenterorg Saturday January Way Pinhook cordially ACADIANA CONFERENCE SIGNIN Name Title Phone EMail Don Juanita Knutson Nicholas Justice Executive Director Darla Castille Christian Service Center Christian_ service_centeryaho ocom Gerald Romero Loreauville Baptist Romyahoocom Diann Boast Life Kitchen Manager Liz Touchet Faith Care Coordinator liztouchetyahoocom Angela Morrison Chief Program Officer angela morrisonunitedwayo facadianaorg Wendy Signorelli Clinic acadiaclinicbellsouthnet Kristi Faulk Carlene Seomor Catholic Joseph Diner cseomoraucyahoocom Joan Stear Garden Market EarthShare Gardens jstearlouisianaedu Brett Thibideux Kleinpeter Dairy Sales Marketing Simone Camel Nicholls State JoAnn LeJune Diocese joanndollouisianaorg Gautreaux Helen |
| Nutrition Support Programs in the Health Care Setting: A Prescription… | Morenike Mosuro | 2009 | Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Nutrition Support Programs in the Health Care Setting: A Prescription for Hunger Prevention explores the benefits of having social services available to patients at Boston Medical Center,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Advancing 3SquaresVT: An Outreach Guide to Vermont’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… | Mickey Hubbard | 2009 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Barre, Domestic, Vermont | Advancing 3SquaresVT: An Outreach Guide to Vermont’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides strategies for food shelves to enroll more Vermonters in SNAP/food stamps.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Vermont Foodbank gratefully acknowledges the Campaign End Childhood Hunger Economic Services Division Department for Children and Family members SquaresVT Work Group their assistance input this guide Ushering New Name Improved Program Renewed Outreach Flyers Posters Impact Economy Speak Homelessness Emergency Benefits Addressing Immigration Concerns Rural Complications Know Your Clientele Reaching Seniors Dealing With Stigma Not Welfare Supporting SelfSufficiency Culture Worth Farmers Markets Medical Deductions Transportation Easing Applicaiton Process What Can Get Minimum Benefit Paperwork Assistance PreScreening Clients Categorical Eligibility That Send Page Recertification Reporting Changes Documents May Required Other Resources Included with please find prescreening worksheet benefit allotment chart application several flyers put your organization Application previously called Food Stamp one most important efficacious antipoverty programs United States Over Vermonters participate program which provides help supplement diets those facing economic hardship However not all that are eligible receive resource Many face difficult obstacles enrolling have misconceptions about Thus more work must done who need food shelf meal site other service provider frontlines emergency system fight end hunger You strategic position households take advantage since many people you serve may qualify can further assist helping challenges retaining these benefits through review process One reasons renewed outreach let know significant changes eligibility way some levels determined These will open thousands were ineligible due income assets utilize resources communities refocus begin new efforts keep mind enclosed folks visit might now This tool kit offers strategies tips organizations use apply SquraesVT recertify even organizational scarce reaching out individuals tools families understand impact could situation ideas reducing barriers trying enroll Whether big small there information packet enhance current Even volunteer monetary limited maximize get every Vermonter enrolled name Supplemental Nutrition formerly Please spread word change For longer asset test person own car house savings accounts retirement college but still Although count determining persons level from over age disabled limit household greater than federal poverty such higher include simplification medical deductions seniors placing limits care dependents determine enrollees usually leading amount only provide 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| Growing a Healthy Food System in Southern Arizona | Eric Hoffman | 2009 | Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Growing a Healthy Food System in Southern Arizona is a collection of stories that documents the efforts of government and community organizations to increase food security, and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Growing Healthy Food System Southern Arizona Preliminary Report produced the Community Resource Center Bank Researched and written Eric Hoffman Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Special Thanks Mark Anderson State Representative Vonnie Baldwin Department Economic Security Aileen Carr Raquel Maria Luz Anna from Catalina Womens Group Staff Barbara Eisworth Ishkashtaa Refugee Harvesting Network Soraya Franco Pima County Health Dietetic Services Judy Fuller SNAP Recipient Cindy Gentry Connections Varga Garland Lydia Glasson William Morris Institute for Justice Rio Clinic Dana Helfer Desert Harvesters Dan Johnson Wellness Council Bryn Jones Native SeedSEARCH Sara Tucson CSA Michelle Kuhns Home Gardening Program Marco Liu Frank Martin Crooked Sky Farms Oriol Molly Reid Borton Primary Magnet School John Reub Forever Yong Farm Ciena Schlaefli Marana David Schwake Litchfield Elementary District Gary Skinner Gardener Janos Wilder Restaurant Winne Coalition Photographs except page Josh Schachter Amber Herman Country Club Introduction Where does our food come How get farms plates Who can afford who must struggle put table why eat good bodies community environment These are questions that too often not asked With busy schedules lack easily available information give much thought Asking first step toward learning about agriculture finding solutions problems hunger unequal access healthy face The ask determine find problem such viewed individuals inability feed him herself solution person issue which many people suffer harms health economic wellbeing general public search One increase connections between with less sustainable system Increasing these increases all while improving local economy stories follow reflect two central themes theme Government Responses reviews government nutrition programs help large fresh second Sustainable Local serves living area Stories illustrate production urban rural being used cannot buy determined how grown distributed purchased raise awareness encourage members demonstrate reallife implemented throughout reality More than million states total population unable provide enough nutritious themselves their families estimated children risk Numerous working alleviate Arizonans have sufficient but gap remains preventing everyone having equal lives Work close described StampsSNAP Stamp program recently renamed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance one governments largest most important safety nets country benefit nationwide participants federal entitlement meaning eligible has legal right services However only participate Over half receiving benefits could substantially improve critical contributor communities Providing dollars spend helps stimulate Every five purchases generates spending For every billion spent recipients farm jobs created over provided significant source job creation bridge employment selfsufficiency explains Administrator providing support relieve other stressors work average participant receives per month While may cover cost expenses helped regularly more You dont money stamps you shop wisely really long way buying bulk shopping discount stores following sale items weekly paper closely able stock next save future costs know what would without tremendously also started garden her yard she grow some own WIC Women Infants Children federally funded provides education care referrals lowincome pregnant postpartum breastfeeding women infants age Other Programs TEFAP FOOD BOX supplement diets low incomes emergency assistance PLUS Plus ages post partum mothers senior citizens older monthly package NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH BREAKFAST PROGRAM Lunch Breakfast operating nonprofit private schools residential child institutions They nutritionally balanced lowcost free lunches breakfasts each school day nutritional given especially since family income goes rent clothes diapers transportation fixed Morales year old daughter She gives pound beans rice canned green bread lot stuff everything Cereal formula fruit tuna peanut butter foods included depending requirements didnt milk expensive Only percent recommended nine servings fruits vegetables nearly vegetable eaten fried potatoes diet significantly obesity diabetes chronic diseases attempt consumption west Phoenix began purchasing cafeterias Director noticed produce bought was shipped Los Angeles then back vendor sold growing fields surrounding says nobrainer start directly farmers Eightyfive time price cheaper regular fifteen there salad bar complete think mostly growers snacks served Not fresher healthier kids something creates smidgen when wipe dirt off concludes locally far outweigh any challenges Gleaning historic tradition inviting onto your land harvest excess rather letting waste field Many realize they backyard citrus pomegranates figs native mesquite trees group use hammermill grind pods into flour Currently milled helping extra sell surplus friends neighbors Milling opened new world Its quite interesting experience this disconnected Harvester volunteer When look closer home sources mind shift making them see abundance resources seen otherwise Making choice actively procurement securing empowering thing There security comes knowing even out desert brings tremendous sense freedom longer dependent others Another harvesting moved refugee camps around different pounds owners call yards yearround Most donated markets emphasis empower refugees founder director giving well hand because lending neighborhoods getting city meet small accessible term describe where severely limited inaccessible north fits definition place here resident City Bashas its takes minutes drive traffic stay once week using environmentally economically methods distribute chemicalfree cant Seeds building blocks Executive Seed SEARCH region acre Patagonia organization collected varieties seeds plants disappeared forever seed culture intertwined lose All farming based saving became global hybridization practice saying Were going let take control part ensuring things readily anyone wants Agriculture crops three told varying size technique share common understanding necessity grew Chicago gained love Twelve years ago his wife decided move career Together acres Amado hour south manage sons managed organically natural pests weeds usually need anything ecosystem wellbalanced species Lets say aphids Ill afterwards will ladybugs scarf times outbreaks balance believes change just keep externalizing shooting ourselves foot Sonora very developed reason demand certainly possible develop matter stepping play role easier incentives migrant workers been life 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definitely saves bucks monetary Fresh taste totally better tastes exercise describes exactly whats beneficial everybody little Even lettuce mean substantial import Anything consignment And end inspired neighborhood man door woman down street both seeing Garys success passion homegrown played crucial boxes real sick hospital box made difference But havent ever hoping always maintain Conclusion examples underway ensure through organizations done acted opportunities Policy recommendations shared Increase outreach qualified service Develop open underserved locations Encourage districts Support science humanities curriculums Changing happen until asking engaging conversation importance Telling starting inspiring bases discovering Working together ripe Sources Nord Margaret Andrews Steven Carlson Household United States ERR Dept Econ Res Serv November Business Case Participation Rep Feb wwwfnsusdagovfsp Ibid Costs Service httpwwwfnsusdagovpdSNAPsummaryhtm Facts Banks Childhood Obesity Human 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| Healthy Corner Stores for Healthy New Orleans Neighborhoods | Sarah Custer | 2009 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Food Access, Food Retail | Field Reports | Louisiana, New Orleans | Healthy Corner Stores for Healthy New Orleans Neighborhoods is a toolkit for neighborhood associations that are looking to bring healthy foods into their corner stores.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Community Food Assessment of Bedford-Stuyvesant | Girmay Zahilay | 2010 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Field Reports | Domestic, New York, New York | Community Food Assessment of Bedford-Stuyvesant documents the severely limited access to healthy foods in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn and the effect this has on community health.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | COMMUNITY FOOD ASSESSMENT BEDSTUY Girmay Zahilay Community Partnerships City Harvest National Emerson Fellowship Congressional Hunger Center BEDFORDSTUYVESANT TABLE CONTENTS Acknowledgments Purpose Statement III Preface Introduction the CFA Why Needed Methodology Main Report Section Background and Profile Summary The Food Retail Environment Habits Awareness Closer Look Bodegas Existing Framework Key Recommendations Appendix Eighth Avenue Floor New York wwwcityharvestorg ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS one can tell you more about community issues faces than people who live Thus this Assessment would not have been possible without dedication input openness residents BedStuy Brooklyn thank all those that participated our surveys interviews programming also like bodega owners gave their time during business hours communitys eating habits Furthermore organizations were willing share knowledge for sake project Department Health Mental Hygeine District Public Office Coalition Against Rescue Mission Agape Social Services Council NYC Restoration Corporation Mayors Comprehensive Neighborhood Economic Development Trust Youthmarket Farm Share Macedonia Disciples Christ greatly appreciate two agencies Paran Baptist Church Open Door graciously allowing survey large groups clients while they used soup kitchens Finally was made vast number publications studies cited throughout every section them providing with thorough thoughtprovoking data informed much report primary staff worked planning facilitation writing include Fellow from Carla Kaiser Senior Manager Sheila Crowley Director Lam Intern Columbia University They following other members contributed various parts Keltus Campo Kristen Mancinelli Marianna Silfa Rosanna Campitiello Jenique Jones Cover photo obtained httpfarmstaticflickrcom_ffedfdjpg PURPOSE STATEMENT purpose create platform improve access demand availability healthy affordable food Identifying gaps perceived whereby are able Determining what research has done listening reactions leaders local activists ways resources expertise bridge Bed Stuys vision itself network public private based interested improving environment Providing menu funding opportunities support efforts affordability PREFACE INTRODUCTION CITY HARVEST rescue organization served Citys hungry over years saved millions pounds good going waste distributed need five boroughs addition its emergency programs pantries however strives address underlying hunger including foods low income because dietrelated illnesses tend concentrated areas where most frequently utilize partners understand tackle health problems Since inception expanded initiatives provide nutrition education increase produce build capacity works Healthy Neighborhoods multidepartmental initiative through aims four neighborhoods South Central Bronx BedfordStuyvesant Staten Islands North Shore Its goals working stimulate systems serve these communities achieves Assessments Nutrition Education Mobile Market distributions pilot projects Supported Agriculture Buying Clubs key partnerships iconic truck making way down Manhattan delivery THE program component seeks document reality available target learn perceptions experiences identifies obstacles well creates sustainable solutions overcome Overall sought identify both system enabling make healthier use Recognizing work facilitated specific neighborhood previously conducted additional added Staff WHY NEEDED Harvests targeting Bedford Stuyvesant high poverty rate incidence disease status desert This will vehicle gathering regarding subsequently determine how best further 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| The Food Stamp Resource Guide | Sarah Shubitowski | 2010 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Domestic, Nashville, Tennessee | The Food Stamp Resource Guide equips Tennessee service providers with the knowledge and materials to do effective SNAP outreach in their communities and connects local agencies with… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Stamp Outreach Resource Guide Compiled November Sarah Shubitowski Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow MannaFood Security Partners Dear Community Partner Since the beginning job losses have continued mount and unemployment has hit year high surprise then that more people than ever are facing food insecurity Department Agriculture USDA reported million Americans lived households struggling against hunger This was jump from The number highest history survey started federal study recently referenced New York Times Editorial entitled United States showed even before recession began twothirds families with children who were defined insecure under guidelines contained one fulltime worker suggests millions trapped lowwage jobs economic downturn making difficult provide their adequate nutrition realize these grim numbers dont need stated for you know reality hardships faced individuals our community Each day come into contact men women help move forward feed prenatal care place stay often first cost sacrificed when rent utilities medical expenses paid Program renamed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP considered nations primary safety net Physicians researchers also identify Americas best medicines prevent treat childhood One goals improve access lowincome vulnerable populations recognize way this increase enrollment many eligible not currently participating ask join coordinated effort reach potentially For reason been compiled hope will review basics Toolkit equip information can easily pulled out photocopied distributed already working providing manual commits being resource keeping informed encourage email listserv send updated policy procedure transmit electronic versions needed documents Email Mannabzcomcastnet Together organize around important changes attack root causes Sincerely Table Contents Goals Frequently Asked Questions About Stamps Presentation Talking Points Basic Eligibility PreScreening Worksheet Cultural Sensitivity Work Detailed Immigrant Refugee Information Caseworkers Flyer English Spanish Applying Quick about Public Charge Receiving Benefits Letter USCIS Applicants Disability Senior Citizen When Homeless Working Person Special Situations Federal State Programs WIC School Meals Wheels Second Harvest Distribution Sites Health Insurance Medicare Medicaid Savings TennCare Utilities LIHEAP Family Cash Families FirstTANF ElderlyDisabled Income Social Nashville Services Glance Rules outreach assistance someone might goal make decision whether apply program ultimately participation There long stigma applying stamp benefits years use actual coupons drew unwanted attention causing embarrassment public settings moved Electronic Card EBT there less those continue reduce dispel myths discourage welfare but designed stretch dollars healthy possible elderly disabled homes verify identity using proof other Drivers License Children citizens parents documented immigrants Getting word accurate eligibility connect they desperately stamps only moneys tight Tennessee benefit average per person month fiscal data which spent local grocery stores fact every new generates total spending Every additional worth cents billion retail demand recipients farm organization over MannaFSP works determine unaware target done increasing regularity visits sites where establishing places develop partnerships organizations work receiving prescreen httpwwwfnsusdagovFSPoutreachpdfstoolkitofficeUSDA_officespdfpage Introduction FOOD STAMP PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What ProgramSNAP helps purchase nutritious cornerstone Nations oversees level through its Service FNS agencies administer state levels Their responsibilities include determining distributing Who receive Anyone meets requirements get Household income resources certain limits reviewed allows deductions like housing costs child support childcare household may assets Households member age older Assets count toward home vehicle SSI Temporary Needy TANF Where find computer quickly qualify prescreening tool available web site wwwfoodstampsstepusdagov You call able phone office Davidson operates tollfree want mail does mean taking them away else another Everyone applies determined statelocal taken USDAs How Milk All Its Worth doing presentations groups Below talking points used structure Feel free modify your presentation needs all situation weve had sacrifice buying something because pay defray foods youre likely hard choices between eating right paying essentials known small amount buy afford Because entitlement card called Transfer Other wont slide machine just debit credit most major groceries sell They some farmers markets including specific vendors Farmers Market cannot items toilet paper detergent cigarettes alcohol depends family DHS thinks enough basic within days any should process begins filling application pick Human located Ave North NashvilleDavidson County ways well accessing internet Just look link says forms left hand side obtain either calling After schedule interview letter telling date time transportation issues see copies verification identification fax drop off Recertification happens months case answer questions monitor Make sure update caseworker let him her change Sometimes Contacting require persistent times leaving messages until regarding disagree made Know money Thank very much based monthly gross looks shelter prepare together Check chart below how lists maximum each Gross makes taxes things deducted Use NOTE SOMEONE THE HOUSEHOLD OVER DISABLED THEY MAY ABLE GET STAMPS EVEN THEIR INCOME HIGHER olderor membermay vehicles think Another option worksheet following page Worker screen requirement ablebodied adults nonworking adult three during period younger specifics take Manual httpwwwtennesseegovhumanservadfamfsmanpdf Prescreening website httpsfabenefitsdhstngovvipwebsitesignupservletpagenamehomepage Monthly Earned Add Size Max Subtract Expense Deduction Net Standard size totexp exp Medical Expenses Dependent Care Costs Child Support Payments Adjusted Find Total Shelter Rent Mortgage Fire Home Property Tax Telephone homeless enter standard deduction Utility Allowance max proven greater SUA instead heating cooling included pays water sewage rents separate apartment larger residence contributes common utility bill EXCESS SHELTER COSTS Take Figure Excess cap full found step figuring least MONTHLY NET Compare Chart Multiply round next dollar form figures Allotment Maximum ALLOTMENT minimum figure shown negative depending begin uses Competence competence refers understand interact diverse backgrounds Diversity means different nationalities ethnic religious includes gender living disabilities extent integrated mainstream American culture Steps Being Culturally Sensitive Application Process professional development training frontline staff diversity cultural linguistic Share articles materials Emphasize customer service courtesy Accurate provided respectful timely manner Ensure everyone aware outside exist appropriate Develop written handling situations procedural nature such TTY languageline services interpreters Tips Communicating With Clients heart learning communicate effectively Here few tried true suggestions yourself put own personal biases aside Keep open mind conclusions speaks accent nativeborn citizen learn speaking demonstrates respect understanding competency Establish rapport cultures establish type relationship discussing business Taking extra moments individual hisher enormous difference run While developing refrain topics relationships behaviors misinterpreted practice avoid jokes displaying questionable posters artwork workspace what native language Speak document httpwwwfnsusdagovfspoutreachtranslationshtm languages words Give clients point speak spot Respect space meet potential sit feel comfortable allow choose distance Similarly casually tapping touching perceived too familiar Identify maker influential parties decisions discuss members Send message serve conduits received schoolfor instance summer programs However caution must parent brings meeting interpreter informally convey casual conversation government meaning technical Also front Ask listen answers Asking shows really interested say his perspectives But interrupt client try mouth reluctant authority Explain asking clarification acceptable follow correctly understood openended ensure adequately Learn greetings titles commonly encounter Write down People confuse spoken Eight Common Mistakes Avoid Disrupting schedules conducting education activities Dismissing preferences customs traditions health Assuming others perceive same socializing matters Conducting interviews setting better discussed behind closed doors Misreading silence confusion lack knowledge Allow short reflection Rather probe Ignoring importance factors position Making assumptions stereotypes Examples Hispanic surname She arrives communitysponsored workshop she approaches signin table gives name promptly asked wait moment slowly loud voice immediately knows assumes gone bilingual Although pleased translators wishes AfricanAmerican stops booth citywide festival asks notices lives predominately section town location area infuriates live correct Doing Communities Color Elderly Individuals Living Disabilities These Are similar willing address could inlanguage fully Has research conducted highlights effective reaching population Can rely give insights Taken Competency Dash Medley Ideas Immigrants Refugees Policy group noncitizens noncitizen Noncitizens outright without having immigrant normal Noncitizen nationals born Samoa Swains Island Indians Canada Members Indian tribes Section SelfDetermination Education Act Hmong Highland Laotian helped military Vietnam era legally spouses surviving dependent Qualified waiting above fit criteria Granted asylum Immigration Naturalization INA admitted Deportation withheld Cuban Haitian entrant Amerasian Foreign Operations Export Financing Related Appropriations Lawful Permanent Resident LPR connection veteran active duty spouse after qualified belong heshe otherwise earned credited quarters status Paroled conditional entry effect prior Battered battered petition pending Oct Continuing once reaches conditions Lawfully Aug payments disability blindness Project httpwwwfoodstampshelporgfactsimmigrationaspx Remove Copy Looking YOUR HOME YOU account Usted puede ser elegible para recibir estampillas comida usted contesta las siguientes preguntas residente del condado |
| Opening New Doors to Ending Hunger: Out-of-Office Food Stamp Applications… | Tim Shadix | 2010 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | California, Domestic, Oakland | Opening New Doors to Ending Hunger: Out-of-Office Food Stamp Applications in California documents how county agencies and community-based organizations around the state are partnering to increase application… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Struggling for Sustenance: Barriers to SNAP/Food Stamps in Santa Clara… | Etan Newman | 2010 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | California, Domestic, San Jose | Struggling for Sustenance: Barriers to SNAP/Food Stamps in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties details the hardships eligible households face in trying to access food stamps. Based… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Struggling for Sustenance Food Stamp ProgramSNAP Access Barriers Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Etan Newman Emerson National Hunger Fellow Second Harvest Bank February TABLE CONTENTS Executive Summary Acknowledgments Introduction Methodology Interviews with social service professionals volunteers Surveys food recipients Follow interviews Collecting analyzing the data Survey Results Population surveyed Difficulties past applicants those who have never applied Program across both counties Local barriers County Recommendations Addressing Federal Government USDA State Governments Human Services AgencySocial Agency Social SHFB Partners Suggestions Further Research Conclusion Appendix Questions Partner Agencies Geographic Issue Briefs EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The FSP known nationally Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP crucial component Californias safety net helping more than million Californians nearly residents put nutritious table has provided particularly vital support during recent recession rising unemployment led increase participants statewide between September Yet many eligible households still not participate program most suggests that California ranks second last among all states participation rate commissioned Congressional Center conduct sixmonth research project prevent families two from accessing This report presents findings study Drawing partner agencies well surveys clients lowincome community members receive identifies local access provides recommendations inform SHFBs outreach advocacy partnerships collected lack information about commonlycited barrier Other significant include Verification documents required prove income deductions citizenship Fears immigrants will impact their current future immigration status Low literacy potential Quarterly reporting requirements Stigma welfare Complex changing eligibility rules Understaffed county offices little time assist individual navigate application process Some are limited specific geographic regions These Transportation office Stigmatization clerks certain grocery stores Lack EBT vendors Pescadero homeless individuals paperwork related case Budget Project Within Reach Strategies Increasing Participation December httpwwwcbporg also steps can taken decisionmakers federal state partners Governmental Reducing documentation verifications Eliminating fingerimaging requirement Ensuring full staffing workers Optingin waiver facetoface interview Trainings concerns Making materials available languages other English Spanish communitybased help training organizations assistance developing nonprint radio Doctors schools places worship WIC publicizing andor prescreening Immigration law experts advocates participating events reduce immigrationrelated myths encouraging accept concludes suggesting further necessary quantify each identified indepth effectiveness various methods would focus refine its efforts ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS deeply indebted contributed production this insight questions Cindy McCown Senior Director Programs was driving force behind supplied her wealth knowledge inspiring passion increasing Anna Olsen Associate allowed aspects Banks work facilitated contacts Mayra Tapia Outreach Coordinator served translator meticulous editor constant source born experience Team shared anecdotes field tag along observe action huge thanks Luz Ayala willingness brave wind rain facilitate survey dedicated multilingual joined effort Thanks Jonathan Doherty layout final issue briefs thankful staff following took out hectic schedules share propose ideas improvement Many observations contained though does reflect views any one organization All errors misrepresentations mine alone COME Lutheran Cabrillo Unified School District Coastside Farmers Markets Hope Collective Roots Daly City Community Partnership Collaborative Ecumenical Concilio Emergency Housing Consortium Fair Oaks First Presbyterian Church Jose Gilroy Gloria Dei Lords Pantry InnVision Institute Development Interfaith Council Economics Justice Legal Aid Lincoln Living Loving Education Loaves Fishes Macedonia God MidPeninsula Mountain View Our Lady Guadalupe Pacifica Resource People Who CareCrossroads Christian Pie Ranch Pillar Ridge Puente Costa Sur Rahima Foundation Redwood Salvation Army Sacred Heart Presbytery Labor AFLCIO Maria Urban Ministry Santee Neighborhood Action Shelter Network Society Vincent Paul South Josephs Family Louise Hospital Health Benefits Sunnyvale West Valley Women Infants Children WICSan appreciative allowing tour facilities learn gather intake supervisors grateful opportunity meet strong proud people throughout sharing personal stories struggle Finally note Aileen Carr received period fellowship With guidance been able minute details area while keeping eyes larger story hunger poverty United States INTRODUCTION paid part bill using benefits Known federallyfunded now nationwide equivalent every eight Americans four American children primarily nutrition aiming combat providing modest buying healthy Each month use Electronic Transfer card similar debit purchase farmers markets climb numbers insecure country gained media attention lifesaving millions Between skyrocketing number increased For become pillar only protection against chronic seen steep rise bringing total receiving through around same meaning almost risen recently effect remains unmeasured Still clear yet According Service FNS Department Agriculture government agency which administers FSPSNAP worse Policy Advocates CFPA estimates incomeeligible Stamps participated found combined may but did Because funded spent loss economic activity due low rates exceeds year Recognizing importance way end our began apply years Jason DeParle Robert Gebeloff Use Soars Fades New York Times November httpwwwnytimescom Reaching Those Need Rates httpfnsusdagov Lost Dollars Empty Plates httpwwwcfpanet team directly assisted thousands applying informed countless national antihunger pushing changes overcome continue discourage trusted leader fight publicize collective faced working simultaneously muchneeded depth account dozens providers completed leverages unique position close ties aims collect provide ontheground evidence education detailing countylevel improve giving voice stakeholders including hopes allow perspective influence wider debate thereby better serve need METHODOLOGY qualitative nature were combination SeptemberDecember agencybased aimed background demographic makeup communities within extent services currently involved roughly relied set included interviewees own assessment suggestions how could see list random rather generated collaboration relations nine first exclusively connected snowball method suggested contact then used find some whom had connection Most occurred oneonone format few conducted regularlyscheduled meeting responses Meetings small collection themselves firsthand Why What difficult parts Both identify assessing reasons begin understanding dynamics Which completing why withdraw onetime reapplying should they initially denied terminated locations distribution direct distributions such Produce Mobile sites pantries chosen because presence tend long lines where waiting standing answer One additional site center Language classes women entirely voluntary actual perceived reward given completion facilitators copy questionnaires sometime Facilitators asked participant either openended multiple choice answers freedom conceiving chose general recorded assume particular level However requested write Written spoke Vietnamese Russian Mandarin translate them There attempt three common location follow whose seemed representative sample especially detailed done order obtain accounts into confusion inherent difficulties negotiating complex Responses providervolunteer analyzed alongside others quotations form geographicbased results coded based themes these codescheme below Previous Applicants How you OfficeCountyMedical Worker Doctor Medical Professional ProviderCommunityBased Org TVRadio FriendFamily Member Did get Yes Was easy Easy Difficult paperworkmany questionstoo transportationdistance wait trouble getting confusing Paperworkdocumentation Makingkeeping appointment Unreturned phone calls didnt know trustHeard bad rumors Confusedupset counted benefit Didnt speak language Nothing Are stamps removedsuspended dont themIm over ineligible asset test scared might SSI explanation decision Would recommend friend Participants think youre restrictions too high family job havent heard pay back take your kids military Too requirementsintrusive themleaving enough good They helpful misuse Receiving impacts Youyour Your army anything change make More Improving accesseasier processless Include undocumented Raise Remove fingerprinting situation life Ill SURVEY RESULTS Though population even broad draw conclusions board Below broken down region Where Taken Region Percentage Total Number North SMC Central SCC East MilpitasAlviso TOTAL addition evenly split Have ever before Past applicant Never discussion often focuses knowing experienced important main Hardships deter prompting withdrawals noshows initial later hardships again Indeed said longer represent substantial nonparticipating FSPeligible Additionally spreads word mouth tell neighbors friends worth supported Providing verification onerous Among majority recounted Likewise respondents nothing noted difficulty problem obtaining presenting When she couldnt stubs rental receipts respondent reported being reprimanded worker least suspected lying sent told hadnt calculations levels monitor Knowing amount check accuracy ensure less entitled mistake excess But determining impossible sure calculated correctly cited upset miscalculated feel knew correct ask send cut off Palo Alto mother five together months disability much Carlos resident Rules sponsorship legal misleading Deeming sponsors sponsor Poverty Guidelines count fact without signature worried failure optout nonsponsored household repercussions web option seem his despite Work lead Four mentioned Employment Training FSET adults discouraged finishing makes mandatory nonworking attend posed transportation problems recipient made another trust search employment decided hardship areas overall large example got fill returned withdrew Bruno qualified forget husband thought want stay home double times called saying actually very angry miscalculating possibility subset man having sleep outside SSA mail days row approved emergency easier likely describe described just somewhat needed Even seems suggest remained unhappy III what place avoiding Although largest group whether portion believed words suspect refrain hearing exist probably day buy groceries Despite half reason responded greatest theyd Dont timelengthy Only newly Pride myth negatively attempts citizen public charge persists negative hurt chances becoming citizens rumor false grow association cash aid CalWorks General Recipients considered when attempting adjust Unfortunately mistaken perception effects stoke fear immigrant Ive affect deterred intrusiveness unsure quicker intrusive wasnt always meant numerous theyve bring Others referring adult must fingerprinted filling Three felt normally spoken Chinese theyre Help Trustworthy dispel Information Sample Card CashOut create misconceptions qualify pressed revealed declared cant live someone receives Another third retired cases cashout disqualification rule misinterpreted disqualify swath simply expressed pregnant mothers Eight forcefully asserted owned person lives resource Instead sum intended cover disqualifies thats BARRIERS gathered point twocounty Knowledge potentially encourage confused unaware new elimination member Citizen mixedimmigration reach Literacy generally flyers posters written While works insurmountable house wealthiest living wealthy asking financial embarrassing previouslystable seek introduction cards conspicuous pride stood line pantry special supermarket everyone adds shame name attempted rebrand continues explain handout Documents complicated identity utilities child care bills explained weeks pull became gave expected swamped replaced affidavit cannot unnecessarily Reporting leads falling reapply fluctuates successful followed jobless termination quarterly overwhelming understand finding sending creates Unclear Denial Approval Letters denial letters mixedstatus letter submitted believe entire sometimes deemed parents probable call return closed denies SSIrecipients money inadequate expenses fixed grossincome guidelines possibly maximum rely Brown Bag represented elsewhere Iranian Filipino MiddleEastern native request translators hesitant frustration trying non speaking forms Sponsorship Requirements regulating sponsored misunderstood Requirement vocational workfare poses deterrent once ends Funding saw Combined budget cuts incredible strain applications statutory limit demand great spend desired former heightened fewer greater turnover decisions quality customer Homeless Significant populations face remain returning submit reports developed Restaurant elderly disabled hot restaurants meals Drug Felon Ineligibility Individuals convicted drug felony sale illegal drugs rest charges carries punishment felons punishes hisher felon calculation ineligibility disproportionate Isolated houses pockets hidden isolated Cupertino infrequent nearby professional easily accessible south according dispersed lower concentrated hiring freeze vacancy translates deficit backlog understaffing waits overburdened desirable store customers Benefit EBTusers convinced otherwise Isolation Coastsides isolation HSA outposted Half Moon Bay there device complete until postpone recertification extended automatic waivers Buses indirect oneway bus trip goes takes hours rotating periodically gaining raising awareness Residents absence consistent Main Street travel miles Cruz RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING gain Reduce unnecessary eliminating medical costs etc give private institute standard deduction amounts trained verify twoway certification Free Reduced Lunch USDAs certifies Level already certified partly Creative school districts highlight model programs Eliminate FingerImaging requires undergo fraud require uses reducing Fingerimaging increases stigma distrust Furthermore diverts Create plan move simplified CDSS longterm demanded biannually Such turn fluctuating incomes biannual Increase funding streamline Boards Supervisors HSASocial processed Optin Letter optin document workingpoor Move online workload scan email Francisco clearer approval noting persons emphasizing Current Clarifying believing whole Extend open HSASSA nights weekends Make convenient pickupdrop Provide Public Charge Eligibility advice concerned resources Conduct sensitivity like daytoday simulation purpose trainings CBOs refer instead penalizing wish look Pilot fulltime placed Core screen caseworkers collaborate enter fairlycompensated Expand capabilities Cantonese Tagalog Farsi Arabic develop improving segments marginalized Continue expanding restaurant cook expanded signs delineate Outpost Morgan Hill Martin Outposted Providers distribute promotional hold conjunction Religious clergy health Gaining basic learning quick tools FAST tool preparing frontline pilot Trainer regulations tasked central train trainer cultivate organize signup event prescreened answered spot break nonprofit groups beforehand individually Then adjoining room far comfortable videos print utilize mass spread acceptance menus Income FPL Schools target toward putting free district text Migrant prescreen centers supplement foods extra intakes let churches regular announcements Faith Clergy leaders administrators doctors educate patients nutritional value advisors promote Their associated security quickly Centers located hospitals insurance step immigrationlaw bust informational sessions fellow lawyers dispense accurate equal treatment users pressure storeowners Stores reputation poor pressured policies held accountable sign Meal select cooked advantage lowbudget Subway Quiznos SUGGESTIONS FURTHER RESEARCH referenced potentiallyeligible road blocks objective anecdotal presented here assess widespread analysis factors age race ethnicity gender contribute Statistical policy success strategies build term guide marshalling involvement CONCLUSION generator Thousands hungry overwhelmingly culturally appropriate active dollars economy creating jobs stimulating growth turning result accessed Behind lie struggling survive hundreds stimulus lost Understanding fearful documenting ways inaccessible next Decision makers enact streamlining nonparticipants Communitybased coordinate concerted towards lowliteracy raise APPENDIX Name _________________________________ Professionals Title ___________________________________________________ agencys mission hear Location availability EBTfriendly supermarkets publicity bank visited impression ideal world measures stamp remove interested Any suggestionsthoughtsideas Can Contact info please THIS BACK Explain willing talk totally confidential WILL NOT YES Applicant yes From changed Applied Before recibe estampillas comida ahora solicitado pasado favor esta encuesta nunca las por reverso este formulario Como entero Recibio ayuda del Banco Comida para llenar solicitud Fue facil dificil proceso Porque Tuvo problemas transportacion dia entrevista Que parte obtener encontro confuso Esta recibiendo porque recomendaria programa amigo usted dispuesto hablar mas con miembro Nosotros queremos saber gente solicita informacion sera confidencial compartida gobierno Sus respuestas nos ayudaran mejorar gustaria nosotros sobre experiencia escriba nombre numero telefono alguien pondra contacto Encuesta Estampillas Solicitante Pasado aplicado ahorita Recibe familia donde Usted cree que califica escuchado bueno malo solicitar recibir quien oido esto debe cambiar quiera alquien banco Para personas han combats Countys leading spurred since brief zeroin programmatic Calif SOUTH SANTA CLARA COUNTY city Garlic Capital World includes smaller unincorporated migrant farmworkers join permanent factoryworking growing season suburbanites choose commute census guideline Bas Source Healthy GIS Map httpwwwcnngisorg Based httpcnngisorg serves Confusion irregular missed appointments depends farm factoryworkers insidious connect criminalization shelter armory opens winter miss cooking Reports Obtaining claims Filling near Oaxacan different dialect making Office reduced come finally blessing gotten explaining twopronged theyll picked ICE jeopardize legalization Hillbased NovemberDecember Data per expansion opportunities CommunityBased Organizations Superintendents classroom space nervous coming church pastor hesitation commitment looks forward Monterra Village Apartments effective Cal CENTRAL dominated populous Silicon neighborhoods highest 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| Testimonial Truths: Food Insecurity in Washington, D.C. from the Community… | Amy Johnson | 2010 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Field Reports | Domestic, Washington, DC | Testimonial Truths: Food Insecurity in Washington, D.C. from the Community Perspective is a compilation of interview responses from food insecure D.C. residents about food access during the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Testimonial Truths Food Insecurity Washington from the Community Perspective Amy Johnson February Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Bread for City Abstract Twelve percent District Columbia residents live poverty and experience food insecurity This atrocious reality given that this struggling region capital United States response challenges obtaining healthy affordable clients nonprofit organization based were interviewed about their experiences with hunger understanding its effects communities report compiles testimonies illuminating respondents views why exists neighborhoods what can done alleviate potentially end Among key findings caused wide range factors including but not limited inadequate assistance government programs rising cost living access grocery stores high rates unemployment lack education how budget eat maintain employment Proposed solutions include increase coupled strengthened community Introduction Although land plenty our society still plagued innumerable issues inequalities Access one such issue many American encounter daily struggle put table problem complicated diverse found sectors specific example where barriers place stand stark contrast political power Capitol Hill During recent economic downturn has become even greater instance households experienced defined uncertain availability adequate safe foods ability acquire suitable socially acceptable ways The statistics marks peak since when surveys first conducted population experiencing very low security generally effect Barriers may paucity local rural regions metropolitan deserts transportation income time constraints both shop groceries prepare meals demand various farmers markets supported agriculture among other What these look like lived Often identifying problems data gathered formats lose personal side effort record few perspective One say true experts are those who see regular basis endeavor share voices provide insight into Nord Mark Household Security Economic Research Service Department Agriculture November Alamo Katherine Overview Topics Clinical Nutrition Conroy Dana Shana McDavisConway Healthy Communities Assessment Scorecard Solutions Action Methodology Instrument Measurement order gain qualitative means gathering information project was through interviews ranged minutes hour December January dedicated providing vulnerable comprehensive services air dignity respect Each respondent asked questions within household Appendix Respondents neighborhood manifested life They also they personally people getting Additionally spoke interaction ideas Interviews recorded transcribed retain accuracy representing each individual Subject Selection study includes ten primarily southeast northwest city Interviewees Citys clientele base voluntary Individuals enrolled cooking classes contacted interviewees prior projects signup sheet available Southeast Office participate well names have been altered protect privacy individuals Limitations purpose illuminate face therefore aim allinclusive eliminate Rather goal ascertain more holistic realistic eyes set mind gather However conversations often deviated guidelines which prove limitation comparing different perspectives Mission Vision For Web Testimonials Reality testimony shared unique relating either having member struggles related demonstrate needs addressed describing her Valeria Ford lives Northwest mother currently receives Social Income provided definition hungry She exclaimed Being meansto menot being able get nourishment you want all Not basics meal times breakfast lunch dinner noticed own especially during Mary retired woman Northeast exemplified thought believe big pronounced particular most impoverished lowincome identified challenging Della Jones young working Ward difficulties Sometimes measure out try much last month save some next Its really fight Every day fighting Pushing myself less because hard smaller portions need son Gwyneth Honesty residing resigned position childcare take care ailing husband family best cat dog four children eight grandkids sick diabetic money Thats survive cant everything Half Hardship Closer Look Jan ranked highest rate hardship nation something counter back dont enough Wanda strongwilled mids three two whom she adopted described difficulty making ends meet With way things now finances shopping clothing wrapped paying housing left over run short every had Paul give Peter juggle cards Using similar language hears make You listen them going prescription pay rent gas telephone anyone whos concerned just any does exist would unfortunately evident From indeed country nations noted Wow there Theyre expecting How help wont your spectrum starvation certain world insecurities empty pantry There places starving theyre But definitely level here expressed frustration good reason reasons Problem Why Exists Can Done complex network cause America boils down financial social supports Doline middleaged Supplemental unemployed deep concern keep buying talking shelves stocked normally Without cut spending mentioned interview sometimes afford And oftentimes balanced diet thoughts causes interconnected societal yet similarities between situation When viewed biggest attaining variety answers fall five main categories Inadequate Limited High underemployment Lack above affect others around reasoning modern offered proposals Assistance Government Programs Many fixed support Governmental disability Unemployment Program SNAP formerly known stamps adoption subsidies basic process applying maintaining eligibility difficult recounted immensely apply receive tough initially know bring took number years finally accepted although eligible applied recently started told couldnt kids worker handled case broke managed bother work wasnt could gotten obtain onerous becomes burden Maintenance Administrationa branch determines applicant federal overworked understaffed volumes applications causing extremely long wait SSI right interim full doesnt Human Services needed attain necessary addition Michael Mack man his disillusionment financially giving funds That tables works spread cover expenses Even said seek remains subsidy special clock primary caretakers members home obligations should compensation governmental bills sufficient little bit husbands disabled Because check nice Once bill another slaps again purchase limitations once divide sitting knowing herself challenge stretching abundance demands potential solution leg Carmen McCall believes expect person forward grab onto advantage then Craig Tim Frustration poor grows center Post stated centers welfare aid overwhelmed needy forcing essentially camp days Deparle Jason Living Nothing Stamps New York Times twice helped think important will always governments safety net refuse use overall Those denied abuse system match changes increasing benefits stay same upfood etcetera add stipends lot People off cannot expected secure continue rise Rising Cost explained continued without equivalent employed seeking workforce budgets slashed divert disappointment current sad feel situationthe economy gone nutrients essentials Were loss got incomeand jobs incomethen buy affected hopes increases funding stable chipped away leaving Your goes taxes fewer runs costs arm Dolineas intervieweespointed merely surviving age indignantly Ive electric water daycare taking grandbabies thats fair shrink adjust inflation Some Whyd happen weve stays objected amount utilities expensive top watched prices used higher change eating habits efficiently seen store peoples options wither eats sameold whats comes cheap Etta Mabry legally blind concordance Wandas whole grain bread dollars sevengrain restricted priorities option win Dellas point view than willing however recognizes lifestyle incentive Personally tries healthier him carry outs stuff reach obvious obesity health complications Gwyneths expressing half wheat real cranberry juice love body nutritious frankly supply Eating choice pointed Health Chart Risk Behaviors Profile SocioEconomic Indicators Policy Planning Epidemiology State Statistics diagnosed obese compared Affordable Grocery Stores come Almost relayed Sections Wards seven termed areasrural urbanthat shortage only supermarkets serve area River East corner takeouts liquor fast restaurants line major streets griped merchandise mainly unhealthy outside theres sell section play part Another resident Sue Warren helps daughter program recognized thing finding drink grease wonder problematic nearby products exacerbate diabetes heart majority displeasure arent closest Shopping alternative convenient Safeway hill Giant Alabama Avenue bus car Eastover Maryland somewhere Ver Ploeg Michelle Nutritious Measuring Understanding Deserts Their Consequences June Conversation Benning RidgeFt Dupont Park Targeted Neighborhoods Conversations Wiggins Ovetta Georges leader wants curb countys fastfood eateries article notes link commonality Prince County Coalition Central Organizations limit influx promote installment difference ride everywhere Now Costco subway youve lug understand Getting must schedules opportunities buses didnt carts carrying Public cumbersome illustrated public relied upon Having itaccess lamented fact fare friends catch First youre proper goods plans further compound posed disabilities find Instead rely acquaintances articulated someone neighbor ask Whats freezer fridge inconvenience generosity neighbors unpredictability Metro tried success easy while using cane accessible Walk halfhour walk across border 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towards readiness students wise responsible Then decisions Stronger professional systems stepping force workshops maybe profession Employers tell weeks Help saying least onfood shelter underemployed fields Additional Along supplemental Corner Store hosted produce results gardening visiting organizing create supportive Sues deck lined pots successfully grown cabbage greatly enjoyed thinks useful supporting proudly saver exercise seeds pot ground coming feeling hand growing rewarding garden Gardening costeffective spent plot enriching enthusiasm invest incentives coupons distribution delightful rather inexpensive positive moderation fairly After acclimated theyll deal Both women begin resource Providing quantity accept enrichment reduce solidarity active involvement build sharing greedy already selfishness Take thatll solve resources national policy makers Maybe politicians citizens Our Home Page Common Good Farm Benton Publishing gardens aims building EBTWIC FRESHFARM Markets reducing greed rights relation involved Similarly adamant child along wards actual fathers stood mothers crisis wish ensure Ending Childhood Essential Strategies Achieving Presidents Goal July hungerspecifically childhood hungerFRAC offers Conclusion window insecuritythe obstacles possibilities Collectively insufficient continues Local travel distances locations pressure todays installing strengthening market creating movement cultivating equation develop converge call documents observed understands basiswho wishes globallyrecognizes let ensures lift lifted plea collectively Interview Questions mean Have heard term insecure desert distance publicprivate transit accessibility kitchen supplies etc Where usually cook appliances utensils near Are StampsSNAP WIC TANFWelfare WhyWhy Below creation alphabetical thanks thoughtful contributions lifelong after takes loving international raise Haiti twenty house purchased faces built insulation Anacostia Currently volunteer homeless friend spends daughters 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