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| Title | Author | Year | Subject Area | Community Focus | Location | Description | Affiliation | Body |
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| Washington Summer Meals Guide | Rebecca Van Maren | 2011 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Children, Emergency Food Recipients, School Staff, Students | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Washington Summer Meals Guide is an easy to use guide specific to the state of Washington to help recruit more community-based organization in providing summer meals. The… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Hatching a New Ecology of Food: A guide to bringing… | Kate Taylor | 2011 | Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Rural Communities, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Minneapolis, Minnesota | Hatching a New Ecology of Food: A guide to bringing an inclusive, sustainable farming system to your community presents the Rural Enterprise Center’s approach to sustainable farming… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| SNAP Policy Demystified: The Tennessee Advocate’s Guide to SNAP | Tammie Smith | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Advocates (including legal advocates), SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Nashville, Tennessee | SNAP Policy Demystified: The Tennessee Advocate’s Guide to SNAP serves as a policy manual for advocates who work with Tennessee SNAP applicants or recipients. The manual aims to streamline… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Reclaiming the Cafeteria: An Advocate’s Guide to Understanding the Nashville… | Rebecca Shively | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Wellness Policies | Advocates (including legal advocates), School Staff, Students | Domestic, Nashville, Tennessee | Reclaiming the Cafeteria: An Advocate’s Guide to Understanding the Nashville School Food Environment is a resource manual with detailed information on the factors that together shape the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Answering the Call to End Hunger: A Report to the… | Sarah Sherman | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Emergency Food Network | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients | Domestic, Minnesota, St. Paul | Answering the Call to End Hunger: A Report to the Community on the Minnesota Food HelpLine evaluates … Read morehow the helpline operates and explains how it functions as | Emerson Fellow | |
| Why We Are Needed: Hunger Education for Hunger Relief Organizations | Milla Sanes | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Community Members, Service Providers | 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 | Communities of Color, Emergency Food Recipients, Service Providers | 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 | ||
| The Chicago Community Food Security Initiatives Blog | Page May | 2011 | Food Systems and Agriculture, Urban Agriculture | Community Members, Urban Communities | Chicago, Illinois | The Chicago Community Food Security Initiatives Blog profiles city-based initiatives to connect groups working for a more sustainable, equitable, and just food system. The blog also features… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Calfresh (SNAP/Food Stamp) Toolkit and Resource Guide | Jessica Luna | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | California, San Jose | The Calfresh (SNAP/Food Stamp) Toolkit and Resource Guide contains information on eligibility criteria for SNAP, county-specific application information, and a variety of tools for client prescreening, application… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Around a Common Table: Advancing Community-Based SNAP Outreach for Latino… | Marie Lawrence | 2011 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Communities of Color, Community Members, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Arizona, Domestic, Phoenix | Around a Common Table: Advancing Community-Based SNAP Outreach for Latino Households in Arizona summarizes findings from community interviews and quantitative analyses to document the level and location of Latino under-enrollment in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Rights & Resources Guide for Job-Seekers and Employees | Corbin Laedlein | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Community Members, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Jackson, Mississippi | Rights & Resources Guide for Job-Seekers and Employees is a hand-held resource intended to inform Prosperity Center guests on the rights of employees and job-seekers in Mississippi… Read more | Emerson Fellow | RIGHTS RESOURCES GUIDE FOR JOBSEEKERS AND EMPLOYEES Produced for McTyere Street Jackson February Table Contents Introduction Who this guide What the Prosperity Center Midtown Partners Inc Disclaimer important note record keeping Job search Where can find job How evaluate advertisement Applying Interviewing questions are potential employers prohibited from asking Can request credit ratings economic status ask about previous arrests and convictions marital number children have should concerns regarding interview make 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| Outreach and Application Assistance: Case Studies of California SNAP Outreach… | Lisa Hahn | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Community Members, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | 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 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| Microfinance to Improve Child Health: The feasibility of peer-group microlending… | Kyle Dechant | 2011 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Children, Parents, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | Microfinance to Improve Child Health: The feasibility of peer-group microlending to create a healthy, hunger-free community assesses the feasibility of peer-group microlending initiatives for women who receive… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Food Insecurity Among Children Ages 0-3 in Baltimore City: Barriers… | Hannah Emple | 2011 | Food Access | Childcare Providers, Children, Emergency Food Recipients | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Food Insecurity Among Children Ages 0-3 in Baltimore City: Barriers to Access and Initiatives for Change explores barriers to food security for low-income families with young children… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Insecurity Among Children Ages Baltimore City Barriers Access and Initiatives for Change Hannah Emple Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Growth Nutrition Division Department Pediatrics University Maryland School Medicine Lombard Suite Supervision Guidance Anna Quigg Maureen Black Contact hemplehungercenterorg hannahemplegmailcom Contents List Tables Graphs Introduction Chapter One Understanding Definitions Assessment Risk Factors Demographic Trends Two Infants Toddlers Childrens Health Development Energy Caregivers WellBeing Obesity Three Environments Availability Accessibility Assistance Landscape Four Issues Poverty Prevalence Latino Immigrants Citizen Baltimores Environment Five Supplemental Qualitative Research Interviews with Professionals Community Members Six Policy Recommendations Addressing Outreach Strategies Using Existing Programs Target Closing Remarks Acknowledgements References Appendix Photo Descriptions Guide Resources Agriculture Household Security Survey Item Screen English Spanish Table Single USDA Expenditures Billions Dollars Characteristics WIC Participants Nationally Graph Percentage Population Experiencing Different Income Levels Human Brain Sample Low SNAP Participation Households under Neighborhoods Rated Healthy basic human need When readily available easily accessible food can facilitate community engagement enhance family bonds satiate hunger insecurity lack access enough safe nutritious maintain healthy lifestyle due financial resources encompasses worry stress about having Limited availability source anxiety resourceconstrained families create exacerbate health disparities between groups Chilton Rose write considered outcome social economic processes that lead These are adequate education living wages care information exposure unsafe conditions such water poor housing dangerous neighborhood environments According the households experienced during complex multiscalar phenomenon profound effects communities individuals across This report synthesizes from diverse sources among targets specific demographic infants toddlers ages zero three their primary caregivers pregnant postpartum women experiencing rapid brain growth development appropriate nutrition this age group therefore uniquely vulnerable negative outcomes associated shows young children insecure more likely hospitalized fairpoor increased risk developmental delays Many utilize services which may help mitigate some problems related poverty but still insufficient meet present Because Nord its own independent county should not confused 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| Tasteful Change: Lessons in Healthier Vending from U.S. Cities | Stefani Cox | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Community Members, Food Retailers | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Tasteful Change: Lessons in Healthier Vending from U.S. Cities is a resource guide for the Chicago Park District as it begins the implementation of its healthier vending… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Tasteful Change Lessons Healthier Vending from Cities Compiled February Stefani Cox Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Table Contents Acknowledgements Purpose III Introduction Across the Profile Kansas City Minneapolis New York Portland San Diego Seattle Summary Best Practices for Chicago VII Conclusion VIII Appendices The vending profile information provided this resource guide was collected through interviews with key park and city government staff Without their cooperation final prodect would not have been possible Thank you your time support purpose serve Park District moves forward implementation evaluation its healthier snack program can also provide any future changes Chicagos beverage standards Additionally other cities developing programs may find useful within foods that children are exposed early life influence pattern eating habits adultsi Madhuri Kakarala PhD What number different meanings depending goals initiative For instance policy could regulate machines contain only items fat content less simply specify machine need low Regardless exact food guidelines set criteria encourages more nutritious options snacks andor beverages sold Why invest Research around schools provides some background connection between nutrition study published Journal Adolescent Health showed students younger grades availability sweets correlated higher sweet consumption overall when compared without available machinesii Increased then lead obesity related health issues This correlation evidenced several studies such one has linked soft drink intake childreniii Because parks both frequented youth who somewhat confined institution many parallels drawn efforts Some governments gone far develop based school policies Acknowledgments Providing throughout entire district creates opportunity affect access variety neighborhoods impact crosses ethnic socioeconomic lines due varying demographics patrons given Improving nutritional potential greater single femaleheaded households Hispanics blacks lowincome populations all which rates insecurity malnutrition than demographic counterpartsiv Obesity Data shows aged Illinois were obese whereas overallv See below Preteen Teen Rates Exceed Levels Percent years old Trust Americas disparity even starker comparing age rate among year olds Chicagovi next page Children Aged Have Much Higher Prevalence Than Years Old data Ogden CLOCC press release will important step addressing these disparities Policy established altering Request Proposals vendors include restrictions calories sugar sodium currently process implementing new contract according first implement following profiles highlight already begun changing These should considering They insight into development community relations sustainability factors Please note profiled herein constitute exhaustive list Overview citywide Currently there official but working vendor two property goal longrun contracts began Juices water recommended Granola oatmeal packs mozzarella cheese Implementation Process Purchasing Division worked venders dietician chairperson Wellness examine catalogue line products Obstacles struggled high prices choices though Department helping identify affordable yet Successes committed Promotion Evaluation survey about sent out large departments months after added companies reviewed responses improve product suggestions item does sell well tends replaced Sustainability hopeful mindset guidance Support education advertising employees Examples Recommendations clear plan communication public reasons what expected Contact Lynda Abbott Contract Performance Manager Missouri lynda_abbottkcmoorg Hall Courtesy Sarah Recreation planning pilot went effect later Each offered stipend participation technical resources experimentation planned Based USDA Fat Maximum total saturated Sugar weight Sodium Minnesota MDH awarded million counties tribal local reduce Minnesotans overweight use tobacco One projects developed grant improving project stages baseline assessment period Collection sales over week transition weeks slightly relaxed version allow wider resistant There formal contracting system recently reorganized positions changed Community feedback difficult obtain Many variables control Sales collection found percentage stocked directors overwhelmingly supportive offer taste testing Other promotional steps included signage comment boxes Guidelines photographed various Overall revenue gains losses hopefully become selfsustainable used create written systemchange promote beginning Having lower expectation requires too much management outline expectations beforehand Reuben Meillier Project Specialist Statewide Improvement Program Family sarahreubenmeillierciminneapolismnus South Street Room More Information appendix beforeandafter photographs NYC implemented affects including buildings button placement quantity buttons certain size drinks caloric labeling space pricing addition stringent apply locations regularly under Buttons purchasing must located position highest selling display every sells Beverages areas unsweetened milk fewer per collaborative Education Parks came result outside funding source Integrating NYCs preexisting required careful coordination ultimately across agencies same needs wait cite successes Promotional depict healthy activities taken place unofficial measures indicate financial adopting Joel Metlen Deputy Director Concessions JoelMetlenparksnycgov Arsenal Central Fifth Avenue Citywide Beverage Machine Standards instituted June applies owned fats trans Snacks serving Snack cannot fruitvegetable juice plainflavored smaller ounce Development residents approached making created committee modeled bill Healthy Foods Oregon Students regulates promoted experienced pushback regulations department Nutrition Alliance often frequent stores near centers junk bring likely purchase Parents thanked providing informational materials signs happened However seen since change opinion benefits having outweigh current decrease Doug Brenner Zone DougBrennerportlandoregongov Ave Recreations Centers Pools Informational handout Specifics Proposed sign March County DPR county Later Human Services Agency took adapting countywide now covers fiber Machines recreation sports facilities comply while open spaces Sports All except team Network language attending Step summit moved multiple creating tension prior initially met resistance wanted back Taste helpful employee concerns initiated eventually adopted example allowed advertise soda sides Childhood Initiative conducting indepth Informal neither nor significantly Moving level increased embraced concessions Study worth evaluating account seasonal fluctuation attendance Consider nonfinancial advantages commitment Christine Lafontant ChristineLafontantsdcountycagov Chesapeake Suite California Board Supervisors Choice Options Property Product SeattleKing Countys Public received CDC Part SPR starting ParksHealthy You sites focus pools carbohydrate caffeine carbonation Intake levels divided healthiest Items category grams Juice offerings consist Caffeinated discouraged volunteers assessed before made talking points initial complaints they address talks Leadership turnover led continuity Nearby convenience fast restaurants incentive involve stocking see positive behavioral gave sheets displayed directed members informal Stable show profits Patrons request requesting lesshealthy receiving educational plans expansion remain steadfast seek Ideally partner business interests private organizations manager financially responsive order manage costs avoid loss sure maintain price David Jensen DavidJensenseattlegov Dexter North Sample Frequently Asked Questions Common obstacles Resistance unhealthy Difficulties managing transitioning company Turnover reorganization Original expanded either scope Most did Commitment continue Develop literature explain shifting Work Utilize Use monies promotion closely ensure look recommendations developmental reaching epic proportions individual gateway obesityrelated physically infrastructure leveraging needed make Image Credit Cover photograph courtesy httpwwwkcmoorgCKCMOAboutUsKnowYourCityGovernmentindexhtm ReubenMeillier httpwwwcenterforafricanservicesorgGetting_Around_NYChtml httpwwwvisitingdccompictureseattleskylinepictureasp Junk School Causing Sep Fresh Feb Rovner Food Sold Associated With Student Dietary Volume Jan Pages httpwwwjahonlineorgarticleSXfulltext iii Ross Emma Soft Drink Linked ABC NewsHealth Nov Action Center Overweight Consortium Lower Appendix |
| Food Insecurity Among Children: A Look at Prevalence, Programming, and… | PaHua Cha | 2011 | Food Access | Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Food Insecurity Among Children: A Look at Prevalence, Programming, and Initiatives in Baltimore, gathers quantitative food insecurity data and the input of service providers.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Just Out of Reach: Our Unequal Access to Healthy Food | Cara Brumfield | 2011 | Food Access, Food Justice | Community Members, Urban Communities | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Just Out of Reach: Our Unequal Access to Healthy Food … Read moredocuments food accessibility and food justice initiatives in Boston. | Emerson Fellow | |
| Boston Farmers’ Market Incentive Programs: Increasing Access to Fresh and… | Aisha Amuda | 2011 | Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture | Emergency Food Recipients, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Boston Farmers’ Market Incentive Programs: Increasing Access to Fresh and Local Produce evaluates the effectiveness and impact of coupons as incentives for seniors and low-income shoppers at farmers’… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Boston Farmers Market Incentive Programs Increasing Access Fresh and Local Produce February Aisha Amuda Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Acknowledgements Special Thanks Cammy Watts the staff The Food Project Mass Markets Table Contents Introduction Page Methods Results Impacts Recommendations Sources Consulted Appendix While there are large number farmers markets Greater area some these struggle reach members lowincome neighborhoods city consistent basis This report will evaluate success various market incentive programs what effect they have had residents capacity shop for local produce their likelihood continue frequent fresh Many rely convenience corner stores obtain food United States million people who live areas more than one mile way from supermarket reality forces many individuals dont access vehicles spend increased travel time supermarkets grocery Not only distance transportation major factor accessing but also issue how where can greatly increase enhance particularly surrounding communities been increasing popularity rapidly throughout Commonwealth Massachusetts other still unaware benefits shopping reluctant regularly because cost factors Department Agriculture often perceived prohibitively expensive those with limited resources federal policy has instrumental Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP nutrition assistance program that provides electronic households meet eligibility requirements around income recipients now use Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT card authorize transactions purchase retailers get licensed Services USDA process payments another low Women Infants Children WIC grants funds states health care breastfeeding nonbreastfeeding postpartum women children age five nutritional risk administers FMNP fruits vegetables participants distributed coupons worth each third helps Senior SFMNP like territories federallyrecognized Indian tribal governments provide seniors honey freshcub herbs State contributed providing March PatrickMurray Administration authorized grant terminals allowing customers More locally City implemented Bounty Bucks dollarfordollar match purchases participating Commonweath addition federally state funded initiatives community organizations created coupon initiative expose them new source Ultimately designed assist changing eating behaviors include doing contribute outcomes integral security constructive suggestions further expand improve four collected analyzed pre post survey data interviewed individual coordinators redemption well aggregate across General Hospital Coupons MGH were two groups attendees News Partners Healthcare Health Fitness Expo families parents youth work TFP facilitated distribution both target about methods level education provided marked red stripe before being given out distinguish remaining events Promotion Nine received subgrants promotion targeted goal Each prepared summarized outreach managers nine person phone information mechanism through which was consumers printed redeemed resulted highest rates whether directors Projects Fruit Vegetable Coupon Seven participated learn specific details opinions perceptions recommendations improvements designs Pre habits surveys administered Individual interviews conducted seven labeled serial could tracked Veggie Prescription Ceiling Visibility Unlimited Foundation CAVU organization supports efforts healthcare underserved Wholesome Wave whose mission affordable grown all piloted Prescriptions Shikha Anand director Healthy Weight Initiative led administration Clinics family veggie prescription gathered Descriptions descriptions portion this section summarize different levels included varied forms Distribution anonymous expo Targeted attract Education wellness centers head start incentives three worked distribute any These valued printing vouchers Approximately took place June Hynes Convention sponsors system hospitals professionals overall research informational booth free event did not specifically invited participate interactive display demonstrate might buy They able website look location print map take first day second gave funding materials same Summer Youth Alumni Internship six mailed letters directly wide range backgrounds economic remainder channels offered several USDAs FMPP money used portions encourage overview illustrated Allston wanted introduce farms vendors means Charlesview Apartments Veronica Smith HononAllston Librarys EcoKids Club Gardner Pilot Academy SummerSchool AllstonBrighton Office Harvard Field Fairway Tenants direct mailing promoting August patrons eligible Seniors July Staff lesson HonanAllston Library Academys summer school grade class learned making salsa ingredients planting seeds scavenger hunt office clients final public recreation center Total Amount Money Distributed Target Population Served Received cooking demonstrations tours Medical Lowincome talks advisement BowdoinGeneva Workshops Community Servings Sessions create healthy meals courses Dorchester House Information SNAPEBT East Neighborhood Presentations Grove Hall effects consumption Mattapan South awareness Life works overweight obesity prevention administrator BMC value End Cathedral Housing Development Leads formerly sponsored mentors innercity Manager Advocate including fair site during appointments sites unknown order manager near neighborhood serve populations held workshops Geneva Avenue Head Start Elderly Pasciucco development Authority College Bound find while workshop Additionally asked providers Bowdoin Street promote recommendation eat sales participant visits From October series seminars called Kitchen Talk educate inexpensive participation seminar allocations ten sixweek course Cooking Matters Operation Frontline uses inform role allocated housing unsure results shoppers With usage redeem visit sought elder presentations homes raise importance buying foods partnered Elder Service Plan department determine best visited week staying hydrated van picked drove every Firsttime brought friends Returning senior past season build fruit vegetable attended block association meetings talk meeting Those contact future hoped customer base distributing Foley Residences performed demonstration Task Force OConley Mary Ellen McCormic West Broadway she educated bring additional following complete presurvey postsurvey may changed Sponsoring Agency Amounts Given Individuals Uphams Corner Overweight Roxbury WeighIn Alliance African American fitness Kids Futures Red Sox Northeastern University Families child caregivers Obesity physical activity Clients asthma obese Lets Get Moving Childhood Pregnant teenagers meal preparation Public Commission make choices nutritionist counsels childhood weightrelated complications pregnant after his her initial Through hundred patients diabetes nurse educates does case management Diabetic Diet sixtyeight charged lowering carbohydrate intake higher Eighteen based size ranged thirty reduce weights lower blood pressure regular coordinator organized purchased Weigh among quantities project preventing encouraging lifestyle change helping opportunity changes options medical monitoring soccer field trips walking yoga parent form classes collaboration Bread Over opportunities enrolled maintain good focus early childcare decisions Last activities open gyms ages Saturday mornings approximately ABCD challenge service session strategy training own caregiver tour amounts weeks introduced recipes prepare primary conditions such high cholesterol anemia need prenatal She advice encouraged fairs support over beginning MultiService offers services specializing natal seek instituted Teen teens gained important diet teenage mothers prizes Soda Free campaign Walk Lawrence Family Holyoke Codman Square CAVUs per month clinic comprehensive plan option attending Summary Redemption Data total Value Number proposals requesting indicated much wished allocate summarizes Percentage Redeemed Indicates unavailable ultimately originally expected Customers fewer There allotted TFPs amount shown Below Multi responses questions Tables average servings you Where usually your Less serving Supermarket Tropical Store Other Responses year shopped once influenced decision Never Quality freshness times Price Variety Convenience response aggregated described below Did How result Response Respondents All Once Some None less Waves rate majority however brief traffic heavy especially explains inconsistency Visitors came next got Attendees interacted fleetingly introduction surprising Although widespread volume under due hurried nature lack personal interaction followup recipient little simply letter explaining intent behind inviting Considering goals approaches most above Only firsttime accompanied spread quickly word mouth reached Cape Verdean Vietnamese hiring workers translation built rapport reported seeing return multiple When BucksSNAP found even using similar method appointment days coincided dates within blocks very convenient slightly successful likely explained offsite Residents would extra trip dollars incredibly strong presence approach informed Another secured attend clear back home again experience incentivized when felt necessary serious barrier helped shared subsequently visiting facilities detailed Both develop lasting skills attendance saw developments fairly its achieved greater close went spoke then believed dispel stigmas receive thought attendee great enough effective connection markedly either complexes mailings relationships never physically nor available GPA students group none immediately population unable long waiting list needs stronger sense ownership completed fourth located street Residence attempted set stigma against prices Central chance hear For twenty advantages getting associated pair Alison Smizer Eleanor Chandler said see friendly attached come walk without give unbiased opinion onsite liked items counseling sessions Recipients supplemental Compared larger context Lela Silverstein stated closer spontaneous motivation run One patient revealed store him finds places added Its Stop Shop Participants behavior intervention selfselected improving better According Lula Christopher Dudley Town Common Roslindale Cambridge Even though attested experienced disparities between want diets partake enthusiasm redeeming consume themselves half Peri LevinMcKenna believes advantage suggests extended teenager Lynch counseled programmatic inconsistent popular babies perspective necessarily perceive already vulnerable isolated During pertinent topics made Though attributed seemed disregard significance lowest aim forty actually Open Gyms Tara Agrawal really beneficial gain world familiar ones obvious disconnect going broader focused rather doctor just handing measure impact piece standardizing prerogative provider showed greatest chose hand scheduled hours transition ensure otherwise difficulty Bostons identified devoted sure connect actual building social example effort potential sustain increases keep engaging recognizing Providing help least weakest smaller address hunger potentially Various accompany deep surprisingly extensive components yet consistently period optional professional expect unclear quantity few incorporate into encouragement should tools valuable barriers price hindrances obtaining alternate Three prefer Saturdays Fields crowded weekdays client too difficult schedule workdays inconvenient heard say deterrent pricey easier claimed statistically significant allow Prior respondents hadnt After conclusion started definitely introductions having numbers starting cards incredible huge Literature Bell Judith Standish Marion Building Communities Equitable Investment Review Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco Retrieved httpwwwfrbsforgpublicationscommunityreview vol_issuebell_standishpdf Human Benefits httpwwwmassgovEeohhsdocsdtaebt_epdf Cunningham Kathy Chronic Disease Control Prevention Presentation httpwwwbphcorgprogramscib civicengagementoutreachfaithbasedleadersFormsDocumentsOrientation MaterialsChronicDiseasePreventionandControlpptpdf Fisher Andy Hot Peppers Parking Lot Peaches Evaluating Low Income Security Coalition httpwwwfoodsecurityorgHotPeppersPeachespdf Learn accept httpwwwfnsusdagovsnapebtfmhtm httpwwwfnsusdagov wicseniorFMNPseniorfmnpoverviewhtm Affordable Nutritious Measuring Understanding Deserts Their Consequences Report Congress Administrative 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| Discover School Breakfast | Hun Quach | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Parents, School Staff, Students | Colorado, Denver, Domestic | Discover School Breakfast is a comprehensive School Breakfast Program toolkit designed to introduce the program to school principals, parents, food service staff and other stakeholders and facilitate… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| 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 | Advocates (including legal advocates), Service Providers | 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 | |
| Feeding Florida | Jenna Churchman, Robert Campbell | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Florida, Tallahassee | Feeding Florida, an overview of federal child nutrition programs, examines participation rates for each of Florida’s 67 counties and measuring the impact of each program on the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Status of Low-Income Seniors in Eugene, Oregon | Justin Weinstein-Tull | 2003 | Income, Expenses, and Hunger, Utilities/Energy Costs | Seniors | Domestic, Eugene, Oregon | The Status of Low-Income Seniors in Eugene, Oregon shares results and analysis of a survey designed to better understand the state of hunger and poverty among low-income… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Status LowIncome Seniors Eugene Lane County Oregon study conducted Justin WeinsteinTull Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow affiliation with FOOD for and the Congressional Center Table Contents Introduction Methodology Results Discussion Conclusion References Appendix Purpose Countys FFLC purpose conducting this survey was better understand state hunger poverty among lowincome seniors become educated about issues unique particular wanted learn whether are able access food assistance resources Many homebound lack reliable transportation often unable get pantries meal sites even emergencies Specific knowledge these will allow intelligently address problems perhaps craft programs specifically designed provide aid who need Purposes Survey There five specific points that How many eating regular full nutritious meals This basic measure asked question several ways First ensuring enough Second two further questions running out skipping What using were interested both governmental like Food Stamps TANF etc communitybased emergency dinner Knowing direct our adequate Stamp support receiving those benefits barriers might exist These include difficulty accepting help disabilities some struggles situations told their own words Method Distribution Every year Campbell Senior does mailing eligible Low Income Energy Assistance LIEAP includes reapplication form program funded through Department Human Services provides energy bills people sent included requested recipients return application early November They returned mail over span month half from December Pool mailings every senior years older participated during order you must fall below median income cutoff Size Household Monthly Annual Percentage Federal Poverty Line did not there age line according Census however sampling surveys response rate responses represent all approximately Data which represents distributed Format used xaxis records possible each After number respondents chose answer listed parentheses yaxis percentage Not percentages calculated total Are always ensure Question determine proportion Calculated Chart Enough Nutritious Yes Response retrospect asking beginning may have been too straightforward sensitive willing reveal such information straightaway Because results somewhat skewed see produced can look answered then what they asks similar anyone also know answers totally honest fact only one nine way realistically suggests data misleading Questions more accurate measures security participate any following Check apply find use available helpful being utilized fullest underutilized Governmental Resources 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| National Analysis of Ohio’s Second Harvest Food Banks | Jacquelyn Hansen | 2003 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Emergency Food Recipients | Columbus, Domestic, Ohio | National Analysis of Ohio’s Second Harvest Food Banks includes a PowerPoint presentation and accompanying guide analyzing the nutritional content of donations to Ohio’s Foodbanks.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Nutritional Analysis Ohios Second Harvest Foodbanks Jacquelyn Hansen Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Ohio Association Introduction result the slowing economy that led decreased spending and downsizing companies which increased unemployment rate there has been fewer donations higher demand Emergency Food Assistance Network EFAN more people start accessing need find out quality food they are receiving increases This analysis was done show nutritional going into foodbanks from different sources well measure affect purchasing programs OASHF having Facts About State counties population With poverty approximately Ohioans living Statistics provided Census Bureau Report What network agencies distribute These Suppliers Where comes Who makes accessible all areas state Local Agencies communities Does Come From Americas AHprovides large quantities highly variable product for foodbank Because high distribution costs securing products have formed regional clusters share duties decrease difficult refuse what not want guarantee receipt Donorslocal unique specific bank results special salvaged items local grocery stores such canned drives Continued USDAThe Program TEFAP provides surplus pricesupported agricultural goods directly then other their region based levels each located The Commodity Supplemental CSFP also supplemental seniors with two program One shelf stable one specifically Distributes warehouse acquires safely efficiently distributes aforementioned suppliers member charges shared maintenance fee transportation depending supplier came cannot charge received USDA Foodbank North Central Toledo West Shared Champaign Clark Logan Counties FreeStoreFoodbank Southeast MidOhio AkronCanton Regional Cleveland Inc Description WestOhio Mahoning Valley Freestore CCL Poverty Rate Region Served Population Needy Soup kitchens shelters provide prepared meal those pantries give groceries individuals families household size providers who andor meals physically unable reach pantry target populations Closer Look largest charitable response hunger association operates independently focused meeting needs associated serves spokesperson members funding capacity building storage Through pounds were distributed through its SFY Purchasing Programs Purchases apple sauce green beans macaroni cheese pasta tuna peanut butternonfat dry milk spaghetti addition new turkey sausage made available producer Just under million represented total Agricultural Surplus Production Alliance market clearing initiative built strong production alliances between commodity producers growers processors fresh nutritious foods lowincome Funding reimburse farmers harvesting processing packing transporting Over represents completed inventories Taken day inventory days taken range November January assessed Type Quality Source loosely Guide Pyramid FPG but combines Milk Meat Groups FGP Protein Group Bread Starchy Vegetables corn potatoes Starch More groups added reflect variety can found Mixed mixed ingredients than group ravioli Condiment just spices ketchup mustard any condiment little necessary nutrients diet Other includes vitamins coffee bottled water did fit categories described enough listed elsewhere NonFood come determined ability particular item represent balanced array Recommended Dietary Allowance RDA regular healthy mix essential will amount during balance considered lowquality For main title Each separated low above criteria Divided Categories USDAall included entitlement CFSP bonus OASPAall part OFPall AHLocalDonationsindicating Overview Total Inventory Amounts Amount graph measured Item Based Fruits FatsSugars Condiments Items amounts type Received Sources AHLocalDonation OASPA OFP High compares percentages Basic Breakdown Inventories AHLocal Covers area Northeast Has this distributors Akron Canton InventoryAkronCanton three Western InventoryCCL Northeastern point AHDonation InventoryCleveland Southwestern InventoryEmergency Southern bordering states Serving InventoryFreestore border Foobank InventoryMahoning Note study because unwilling release proper information InventoryNorth county tip Pounds InventoryShared Southeastern InventorySoutheast Northwestern corner Serves InventoryToledo InventoryWest Explanation Results Differences There great variation due following factors being random irregardless whether gone Since likely these moved faster donated Thus explains some corresponding determine how long stay much meet availability transport industry partners greatly increase thus very influential Rural urban settingsrural regions tend less input rely heavily Urban industrial season determines usually summer fall months especially Similarities similarities seen follows consistency coming nearly consistently percentage about half averaged Conclusions Recommendations findings sheds light current discovery relation insecurity obesity shown earlier locally bulk tended lack Highly frequently although poor getting fat calories lower leading malnutrition Malnourishment dangerous medical condition children now studies malnourishment lead problems health psychosocial behavioral learning academic according recent Center released June use immediate place insure get good wholesome when emergency run crucial future would love see foodbanking unnecessary unneeded Until however ensure forgotten dredges Acknowledgements Special thanks All participated staff Jeanne Barcus administrator Department Job Family Services |
| Food Policy Councils: Practice and Possibility | Sarah Borron | 2003 | Advocacy and Education, Community Food Security, Food Policy Councils/Coalitions, Food Systems and Agriculture | Community Members, Policymakers | Domestic, Eugene, Oregon | Food Policy Councils: Practice and Possibility reports on the role of Food Policy Councils in the Community Food Security movement, which build and support partnerships among anti-hunger,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Policy Councils Practice and Possibility Sarah Marie Borron Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center HungerFree Community Report Eugene Oregon February Table Contents Acknowledgements PART Council Basics Introduction Members Structure Tasks Challenges Developing Lane County Background Finding Place Government Networking with Other Organizations Works Cited Profiles Austin Texas Berkeley California Hartford Connecticut Iowa Knoxville Tennessee Onondaga New York Portland Tahoma System Washington State Toronto Ontario Stakeholder Involvement Charts Online Resources See wwwlanefoodorgfoodpolicycouncils III Directory There are number people organizations that have enabled work deserve heartfelt thanks Thanks FOOD for hosting all the staff making our office place where care community translates into each other Jen Jessica Susan been tremendous colleagues Justin Kathryn folks upstairs Henry indeed who made FFLC cheery Coalition Board particularly Research Committee its support well Both these inspired their improve Countys food system Lauren Maul intern writing three policy council profiles part her authorship credited within Kim providing wonderful home sending here hunger fellows help see national context USDA Projects Grant program funding project which this report was written Finally whose able describe You broken ground exciting field seeds planted there will bear fruit long time come Most local policies extent they exist not occur coordinated fashion municipal governments Health departments cover nutrition safety planning addresses land use Issues such access may addressed transportation outside government through nonprofit banks antihunger The growing security movement links sustainable agriculture groups encourages examining issues together councils embodiment vision state city developed first focus explicitly related Since then cities counties even few states created address holistically These projects communities overall farmers farming practices Overall members translate sometimes disconnected areas common terms transform winlose situations winwin opportunities communitys health economy environment McRae This describes how uniquely make translations from barriers result more foodsecure typically diverse representing many different sectors involved include processors wholesalers distributors grocers restaurateurs advocates school representatives religious leaders scholars concerned citizens voluntary appointed positions Departments Agriculture Transportation Economic Development county represented advises specific department representative often sits PortlandMultnomah instance reports directly Sustainable Commission two serve Sometimes sponsoring donated valuable asset both persons activities status gives Dahlberg unique perspectives can yield creative solutions ones might happened but collaboration group study some revealed those focused narrowly did succeed took broader approach systems allows discourse opportunity citizen panel City Multnomah Commissioners strategies conserve resources Office while tends towards need Diversity important beginning original participants set direction With comes challenges however know little about others expertise also vary ideas what constitutes assigned without necessarily joining out interest establish good communication greater happen when required someone initial meetings must thus develop knowledge neutral facilitator ideal process Winne definitions doing year allow clearer educational tools regardless background accomplish bring meaningful way selection designed identify Thorough job descriptions were roles Though paid description outlined developing political connections obtaining information advisory boards subsections nonprofits entities official sanction Being associated has advantages likely receive conference rooms though guaranteed tied agency difficult cut Tying issue public development give stability Some incorporate rather than become freer critical actions agendas apart priorities Nonprofit less Prehm shoulder responsibility fundraising Rod avoid task much possible notes governmentallyapproved compete limited available funds just frustrating timeconsuming Regardless placement network politicians administrators build existing relationship makes gaining easier Part fulltime extremely useful respect Such provides continuity assistance promoting implementing recommendations flexibility structure review built formation modified necessary adjust stakeholders seeks initially recruited businessman retail industry later realized knew distribution wholesaling infrastructure would effective needed form committees particular topic provide presents new possibilities Already statewide Utah North Carolina Oklahoma Mexico Risk Management Agency funded Drake Agricultural Law Pardee had them models interested stay very same networks share maximize coordinate regional efforts Local follow clear boundaries programs organizing service facilitate institutional purchasing foods better facilitated level conjunction generate informed decide response pressing Access Denied residents lowincome neighborhoods fewer smaller expensive outlets parts Residents above average rates dietrelated illness Type diabetes AustinTravis formed worked lowcost gardens neighborhood provided source cheap nutritious Advisory faced similar problem bus routes connect quality grocery stores line reduced travel store approximately hour roundtrip gather unknown formulating like described example monitors prices uses ensure equitable pricing chains given researching six systemsuch regionallyproduced foodand recommending area Many write annual document dual purpose educating itself Even general basic mean garner education understand tangible changes generates sorts special constituencies roofers association promote rooftop insulate buildings reducing heating cooling costs absorb carbon dioxide citys contribution greenhouse effect Not mention fresh Roberts collaborated road map direct farm markets contains location short easy consumers find Farm Map Along collaborations completed prefeasibility composting greenhouses Atmospheric Fund districts lunches expand breakfast summer lunch cases serves facilitating role stronger bodies They casebycase basis instances request formal passed one nations October Advocacy operate take position legislation produced fifteen discussion papers topics ranging incorporating urban impact international trade agreements Canadian wrote accepted supporting federal ban genetically educate themselves policymakers foodrelated spend pieces represent Annual documents publicity surrounding get word strengthening challenging balance tasks Reaching between running leads focusing Successful assessments coin mobilize cause spur turn needs appropriately strong encourage complete Strong relationships move forward More examples found still concept prove usefulness Also budget constraints facing municipalities cuts puts onus achieve success early However mentioned before nature requires significant startup reach Starting small research initiative quick noteworthy results best step gain should entity larger endeavors future Limited cited over again limitations forms minimal nonexistent any face commitments noted member ways For unfortunately causes lapses activity Biehler Others look projectbyproject variety sources seek commitment started personnel parttime key connection governmental quartertime technical matters supervises 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schedule April December supported farms offers winter Organically Grown Company distributor organic Northwest warehouse buys natural restaurants strive locallygrown Agripac canning operation closed years ago smallscale soy granola herbal teas salsa baked goods preserves juice From base room Despite availability great experiencing insecurity nation Sullivan Choi additional Oregonians insecure five hungry point doesnt next meal coming reflects emergency boxes hot meals children gleaning unemployment lack income families contributes Given character expects upcoming conjecture difficulty reaching social services stamps thirtyminute drive obtain benefits affects recent survey seniors reason could WeinsteinTull thereby create jobs One model exists Youth employs atrisk youth sale donation trains gardening business skills increasing Improving processing combine economic improvement reveal yet Let now foothold reveals possibility nonmandated committee Nearly fifty according mandates twelve 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spectrum clinics private think tank legislature Authority sanctioned meeting contribute inkind equivalent allocates graduate student varies Major Accomplishments Eastside Circular travels housing units Fee Waivers exempt water lot Lack does Had main leader spread busy involvements led shown Documents Sources wwwmainorgsfc Note longer existence tries Network working Mission based fosters assures healthy affordable culturally appropriate nonemergency coalition agencies district May July entered attached Memo Understanding partly life expectancies South West Poor diet contributor phenomenon includes section acknowledging describing implementation subsequent Those nonfood restauranteurs Membership open Individuals attended four previous vote decisions consensus votes rarely steering eight Groups nominated structured breakout session Now individuals personally invited fill empty seats handles logistics forming decisionmaking during month Subcommittees individual grants fund Two donate 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| Fixing Food Stamps: Two Simple Changes State Leaders Can Make… | Jennifer Rottmann, Molly Neck | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Boise, Idaho | Fixing Food Stamps: Two Simple Changes State Leaders Can Make to Address Idaho’s Hunger Problem is an analysis of the Food Stamp Program in Idaho, including interviews… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Fixing Food Stamps Two Simple Changes State Leaders Can Make Address Idahos Hunger Problem Jennifer Rottmann and Molly Neck Emerson National Fellows Idaho Community Action Network February Acknowledgements This report would not have been possible without the unfailing support guidance Julie Chinitz The Northwest Federation Organizations NWFCO Thank you for your time kindness Most all thanks many members ICAN who shared with their stories experiences Stamp Program Through hard work hunger will ended TABLE CONTENTS Introduction Executive Summary Big Unemployment Low Wages Rising Healthcare Costs Insecurity Hurt Children Families Society Fights Boosts Economy Participation Rate Embarrassingly Many Idahoans are Missing Out Benefits Because Vehicle Rule Reliable Vehicles Necessity Rural Penalizes that Own Has Option Changing Lagging Behind Other States Hurting Burdensome Reporting Requirements Short Certification Periods Onerous Discourage From Participating Hamper Efficiency from Should Use SemiAnnual All Eligible Households Assign Longest Possible Allowable Under Law There Are Longer Conclusion Endnotes May President Bush signed into law Farm Security Investment Act Pub which includes title Reauthorization gave states important new choices about how run Among options there two particular could dramatically increase participation These changes bring federal economic stimulus state economy when struggling much needed assistance thousands currently suffering food insecurity hungerall limited cost Eliminate vehicle asset test determining eligibility Remove cumbersome reporting recertification procedures Given embarrassingly high rates poor condition job market now perfect leaders adopt these simple effective help families urges consider making very adjustments administration has highest rate country worst nation big problems seventh sixth startlingly product unemployment lack living wage jobs rising healthcare costs does something counteract trends suffer lost potential children growing insecure households grow more likely health behavioral difficulty academic environments adverse effects costly society terms both treatment One best tools fight against program administered through governments one most costeffective programs available because benefits receive entirely federally funded only required pay half administrative thus brings infusion dollars economies while same easing burden provide relief Studies shown every dollar direct expenditures total activity generated throughout can familys income percent Despite however third countryless than eligible participating major cause this low made benefit levels determined Current policies keep needy New rules given opportunity fix those harmful take action steps improve other already decided exclude value vehiclesand begun using semiannual rural nature going reliable option often must travel great distances access school medical centers Yet current penalize own vehicles worth them ineligible rule keeps accessing Fortunately eliminate aligning statenamely Temporary Assistance Needy TANF Maintenance Effort MOE funds change its TANFfunded cash TAFI then apply MOEfunded addition bypass qualify service resource enrolling rendering categorically stamps Making allow begin benefiting Similarly eliminating number amount flowing make unnecessarily burdensome working reduce money receiving They also add increased risk error Federal allows called broader segment population ever before adopted longest certification periods flow paperwork burdens caseworkers drastically reduced lower achieved lagging behind adoption procedural Eighteen Programs completely liberal Nineteen others generous Considering economyin stateIdahos reason immediately slogan Famous Potatoes may soon claim slogans Fastest Growing Proud Member Belt traditionally considered land plenty known natural resources fertile lands While continues true another truth including represent region they belt stretches Mexico Washington means Ironically USs largest producers among top seven wheat potatoes lentils onions plums sweet cherries peas trout milk despite millions pounds produce year people experienced between During period actual sensation Furthermore actually seen hungry individuals since Clearly what accounts alarming problem answer lies wages increasing care defined availability nutritionally adequate safe ability acquire acceptable foods socially ways uncertain Brandeis University Center Poverty Institute Measurements Concepts Definitions httpwwwcenteronhungerorgFSIfsimeashtml uneasy painful caused recurrent involuntary over result malnutrition Ibid January rose years probably applied but few openings where live nothing turned Joblessness persistent average was significant portions experience far above even troubling level Four counties Benewah Shoshone Clearwater Adams consistently exceeding points Payette Boundary Counties reached double digits seasonal phenomenon rely agriculture lumber industry such Cassia Kootenai approach during winter months laid off workers experiencing layoffs Across companies like Potlatch Sears Simplot forced cut employment With economists predicting continuous rise find themselves need continue Trish BromundNez Perce husband David kids worked Navy retired ago mill shut down became unemployed figured fine had still caretaker elderly gentleman Five man caring passed away suddenly were received some husbands NAVY retirement started get worried keeping our bills house payments little left feed 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| All Access Montana: Eliminating Food Stamp Barriers Feeds a Hungry… | Anna Krieger | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Families, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Missoula, Montana | All Access Montana: Eliminating Food Stamp Barriers Feeds a Hungry Montana and a Hungry Economy outlines specific changes to the Food Stamp Program needed to increase food… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Community Food Security 101: What’s the Food System Got To… | Bridget Murphy, Amy Matthews | 2003 | Advocacy and Education, Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture | Community Members | Arizona, Domestic, Phoenix, Tucson | Community Food Security 101: What’s the Food System Got To Do With It? is an interactive education tool giving participants a “tour” of the global food system… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Interactive Educational Tool Community Food Security practical concept that gives fresh breath life the antihunger movement face rising hunger and increasing alienation from our food sources community security gaining momentum Conduct workshop catalyze change your Association Arizona Banks Bank Tucson Developed Amy Matthews Bridget Murphy Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows January Table Contents Introduction Facilitator Checklist Instructions Key Term Definitions Script Discussion Questions Works Cited Web Resources Appendix Character Cards Signs interactive educational tool walks participants through system Through this tour explore wide range social economic environmental issues current structure second part they engage discussion possible changes for making more equitable The goal present way understandable relevant Participants will actively engaged thinking about why important what can made their connects poverty sustainable agriculture environment health development Bringing together these related seeks create just Healthy systems ensure all people have access nutritious times nonemergency means Many audiences benefit Use with staff volunteers board members other interested workshops conferences trainings meetings Groups are ideal Large groups could also make good use simply observing informative entertaining Allow minutes Part least Adding extra pieces based interests extend This found Coalition website under wwwfoodsecurityorg script was developed during time Visit wwwhungercenterorg information program ____ Sign Planet supermarket 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| Childhood Hunger in Vermont | Katelin Isaacs | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps, Wellness | Children, Students | Burlington, Domestic, Vermont | Childhood Hunger in Vermont includes a PowerPoint presentation and accompanying guide that a) defines the problem of childhood hunger in Vermont, its effects on the health, education… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Childhood Hunger Vermont Prepared the Campaign End February wwwvtnohungerorg What Bennington lunch workers know Friday because children coming through line are hiding food their pockets have something eat over weekend mental and physical condition that comes from not eating enough due insufficient economic family community resources Community Identification Project does mean hungry continuum Transient hunger Chronic malnutrition Are YES The numbers Between average were risk each year Thats about Data Census Bureau ages lived below poverty level stories never make assumptions but this school meal may only healthy students get day Ferrisburgh service director Its Ive been hoarding month can for Thanksgiving young mother Essex Junction pantry Why Unemployment Underemployment Lack living wage Health care costs Heating bills Housing consequences stunted growth unwanted weight loss headaches fatigue anemia increased infections Social behavioral aggression hyperactivity anxiety depression difficulty with social interactions Academic impaired brain development cognitive capacity lower test scores overall achievement absence tardiness suspension Cycle Poverty Malnutrition Decreased intake Narrowed choices Decrease vitamins minerals Lethargy Increased illness Learning deficits Behavior problems School failure Less opportunity Exclusion knowledge economy Costs health educational performance job productivity Fighting Food Stamp Program National Lunch Breakfast Summer Service Federal Child Nutrition Programs Some Important Resources Families Children Risk people received stamps Average monthly stamp benefit More than all benefits decline participation since Provides nutritionallyapproved federallyfunded meals Income eligible receive breakfast free reduced price Improves attendance out public schools participate program dietary requirements growing Meets guidelines diet nutrition who rely reducedprice during Over receiving sites programs offer enrichment programming addition Importance million funding Emergency System distributed shelves Mission Statement develops advocates policies prevent promote good Vermonts families Advocacy Education outreach expansion education Cooking Life Participants Hike You Can Alleviate Support Become member Advocate federal your Educate yourself others |
| Becoming an Authorized Food Stamp Retailer in Vermont | Maryn Olson | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Burlington, Domestic, Vermont | Becoming an Authorized Food Stamp Retailer in Vermont is a step-by-step guide for food retailers designed to increase access to the Food Stamp Program: currently half of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Becoming Authorized Food Stamp Retailer Vermont StepbyStep Guide Hunger Free Community Report Maryn Olson Bill Emerson National Fellow February Table Contents Resource Note Introduction What the Program Why become authorized retailer Views from Grocers Applying Become Whats Involved How know business eligible participate Steps Completing Application expect during site visit EBT Equipment Deciding Best for Your Store Now that Youre Stay Way Training your staff welcome customers store rights application process Resources Who call you have questions problems Other sources information Helpful definitions and acronyms Thanks acknowledgements This guide was created Congressional Center her field placement with Outreach Project Campaign End Childhood report will serve basis developed distributed retailers throughout state offered resource food who are interested learning about becoming accept stamps their stores The adds over million dollars states economy every year used households purchase provide consumers means through normal channels trade offers opportunity increase sales attract service community rural beauty independent spirit part why people love this These qualities also mask all too prevalent hunger growing number Vermonters face According Census more than lived below poverty level And average were risk each between Currently nearly half Vermonts towns not accepts making difficult many receiving assistance use stamp locally help ensure access they need feed themselves families While realize factors contribute grocers decision offer hope encourage involved Thank look forward participation wishes Stamps Quick Facts People per month began Administered Department Agricultures Nutrition Service USDA FNS Federal entering benefits Average monthly household benefit longer paper coupons instead come card much like credit federally funded nutrition supplement program administered United States Agriculture its described designed promote general welfare safeguard health well being Nations population raising levels among lowincome sees countrys first line defense against Households given form special debit cards spend serving individuals pilot project became permanent expanding late recipients either children age sixty fact issued included andor persons elderly disabled apply Prevention Assistance Transition Health Access PATH Eligibility based income resources Families receive Express Electronic Benefit Transfer which looks Benefits deposited into accounts electronically beginning can foods any purchases deducted participants account system ensuring always payment significantly purchasing power providing may only spent received enabling them buy almost worth local federal money farmers businesses addition increasing adequate those good additional makes economic sense practice fits commitment what current say experiences wouldnt otherwise There really way pay noted treat customer same others youre going loyal because theyre looking just Miner Clark Clarks IGA Londonderry some area dont transportation large felt should George Fraser Dan Whits General Norwich knew added there werent disadvantages Joe Kamuda Kamudas Supermarket Pittsford Its thing cash You turn away other words John Gariepy Johns Market Island Pond Theres builtin time someone shops here uses probably get Plus taking our mission intangible reach out Ralph Lancaster manager Upper Valley Coop White River Junction Ive looked one things having services William Prunier Pruniers Bomoseen wanted MacDonald Waits West Topsham order must EBTcapable equipment vouchers whole typically takes days Here whats four pages asks name location type names addresses social security numbers owners months hours operation employees inventory figures approximately minutes place training office Acquisition installation capability Gladly Accept Before completing entire important determine figure consulting Retail worksheet packet see fit following two categories helpful Continuous day sale normally displays public qualifying staple items Perishable frozen fresh unrefrigerated refrigerated spoil suffer significant deterioration quality within three weeks retail firm including nonfood gas Fees directly connected processing raw meat poultry fish counted when calculating eligibility criterion above Staple include accessory such coffee tea cocoa soda noncarbonated drinks candy condiments spices hot ready Variety different types category does brands sizes item varying ingredients smoked plain turkey kinds apples these likely Offer continuous least varieties groups perishable bread cereal vegetables fruits dairy products display More onehalf total dollar amount sold Check box make note date task completed Items dark Remember keep copies everything records Request calling mailed behalf regions New HampshireVermont Field Office Concord Date requested _____________ package five contact VermontNew Hampshire correct problem Complete Stores extremely complete answer accurately See page questionbyquestion instructions submitted ________________ Retain copy Important incomplete returned delay authorization requests documentation submit promptly avoid delays Documents ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ _____________________ Staff contracted consultants evaluation take pictures ____________________ Once has approve deny certified issues Determining grocery Running background check owner sure havent been violation rules before imposed standard certification However leave until last permit ability once open approved notify mail approval includes guidebook video notified never interacted require facetoface phone session past experience sent formal materials ______________________ inperson conducted ___________________ Person did ___________________________________ Phone able immediately after wait proper supplies whenever contractor found license Authorization Number When notifies then inform several ways detailed options Type combinedseparatevouchers _______________ Namecontact retain contract _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ installed __________________________ personnel trained Retailers reviewed years continue format initial review now ______________ checklist Follow USDAs carefully provided refer tips fill Numbers correspond Has under ownership accepted upper left hand corner indicate reauthorization question Information Page Write Employer Identification EIN write boxes chain mark Yes give Chain Unit address spaces Mailing NOT list mailing streetphysical List telephone Dont forget code opened opening Give exact Include licenses send explanation Any acceptable inspection tax sellers lottery beer wine etc openingoperating Types listed defined Indicate Also franchise franchiser parent corporation owns exactly shown Social Security home how want contacted steps most often forgotten person primarily responsible daily operations district counting own point owned operated applied full approximate ever managed violated regulations fined disqualified identifying manage had denied withdrawn suspended violations continued charged convicted crime partner immediate family members partners stockholder considerable role written situation yearround work workers regardless whether paid unpaid parttime registers optical scanners WIC checks Special Supplemental Women Infants Children response operates delivery redeem banks branch needed reimbursements sell stocks circle carry definition giving actual estimated annual gross using data Then retailwholesale estimate operate wholesale Answer carries groceries specialty variety meets Using Sign believe supplied true basic understanding One required Photo front back drivers corporate officers shareholders Copy verification SSN photo please identification Keep accompanying Submit Pleasant Street Suite Expect During Site Visit period representative shelves sketch layout ask combination gathered visits usually happen ten visiting but confirm member present storeowner clerk Letter Consent Form his signature indicating consent refusal withdrawal cannot without interfere gives reviewer evaluate criteria posted verbal length language Characteristics parking availability price storetype signs shopping cartsbasket POS devices registerscheckouts consumption seating heating available deli prepared section salad bar fountain beverages salvage meatseafood specials bundles NonFood Stock Services alcohol tobacco orders auto partssupplies gasoline hardware furniture cashing tickets stationery floralgardening pagersphones gift magazines books passport photos cookware clothing pet pharmacy cleaning huntingfishing healthbeauty aids faxcopy Conditions empty coolers broken moldy dusty canspackages fadedmissing labels poor lighting foul odors dirtyunsanitary ice crystals expiredoutdated conditions quantities stored Dairy Products Fruits Vegetables Bread Cereals Meats Poultry Fish qualified needs individual influencing best volume prevalence usage option feasible economical plan Attention issue necessary particular works After authorizes put computer Citibank newly entitled Use Stateleased cost State Add commercial third party debitcredit contractorsupplied larger inhouse contractors voucher mostly applies nontraditional decide Question Does electronic Farmers markets seasonal smallvolume lack technology Consequently supply Each pays Vouchers bank wired deposit choice add integrated machine Statesupplied would terminals checkout leasing creditdebit choices activated lease choose Statecontracted dedicated reimburse fee thinking adding perswipe fees transactions transaction case costs commercially leased liable associated assessed charges free averaged Additional choosing evaluates threshold determines paying meet requirement qualify Pay Adding discontinue manual involves seek keeping Many determining Only right stay Congratulations officially attention happens participating actions procedures follows Train refreshers regularly clerks document sign log sheet cover updated sort correctly noneligible Always post Advertise status ads spread word Prominently allow ineligible PIN change traffic exchange Penalties violating fines loss jail investigation liquor reflects poorly eliminates potential revenues lost Adequate key functioning respect privacy StampEBT They treated courtesy attentive discreet kind she swiping less exclusionary respectful doesnt manually enter alone confidential minimum Know separated automatically aware limit lanes Explain procedure handling properly shoppers wish discriminated race color national origin sex religion political beliefs disability accordance law answered obtain again six feel victim discrimination file complaint writing Director Civil Rights Room Whitten Building Independence Avenue Washington Did FNSUSDA website frequently asked FAQs wwwfnsusdafspretailers becominghtm Questions Contact Are talking Association Robert Hughes OfficerinCharge Allan Merritt Agency Human South Main Waterbury Website httpwwwfnsusdagov Fax Laura Philipps Policy Specialist Coordinator Flynn Burlington Web wwwvtnohungerorg Lafayette Rutland Email infovtgrocersorg httpwwwvtgrocersorg division administers Point term could actually Acknowledgements First foremost thanks supervisor envisioned supported creating offering editing advice door listening ear processed while still allowing shape vision Jim Harrison president Jims support perspective grocer invaluable grateful commended answering sending relevant certain helping understand Ellen Vollinger Research Action encouragement interest developing gratitude took busy schedules speak Linda Bennett Bennetts Cavendish Staudter bookkeeper Castleton Village Kathy Miller Elmore Lake Gary Lisai Lisais Bellows Falls Lonnie Chester Cleary Maple Corner Calais Penny Cyr Monkton North Ferrisburg Morey Bernie Thibeault Steeple Fairfax Carol Hayes Wooden Barrel Country Chittenden Mary Carlson Economic Opportunity Katelin Isaacs finally Brad Blackwell CFR wwwfnsusdagovfspfaqshtm Champlain Faxed communication January ibid handout survey April |
| The State of Summer Food Service Program in Milwaukee County | Eric Steiner | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Children, Service Providers, Students | 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 | |
| Become an Anti-Hunger Advocate | Ebony Walden | 2003 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Advocates (including legal advocates) | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Become an Anti-Hunger Advocate offers a briefing on hunger in Washington and an advocacy training guide that a)presents readers with key facts on issues, programs and policies… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Overcoming Barriers to Access of Federal Food Programs | Robert Zager | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access | Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | Overcoming Barriers to Access of Federal Food Programs is a report on the utilization of federal food programs and a corresponding set of fact sheets exploring barriers… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Overcoming Barriers Access Federal Food Programs Highlights and Conclusions from Oregons Benton Clackamas Tillamook Counties Bob Zager Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Oregon Relief Task Force This paper highlights findings study access food programs three counties Over the course investigation interviews were conducted with people ranging stamp office managers social service agency program directors bank staff private citizens heavily involved community Focus groups gave current past clients opportunity critique their experience area voice ideas ways make future experiences better Data was collected state agencies that administer nutrition Departments Education Human Services detailed demographic economic data sources including Census Department Employment The varieties are intended give broad picture how numerous accessed these communities Ideally analysis this breadth will provide insight into overcome local barriers well present across federal revealed four major trends focus need reach immigrant ethnic through more extensive appropriate outreach for organizations engage frequent cooperation collaboration projects enhance deterrent effect prohibitively burdensome administrative procedures sponsorship especially Summer Service Program SFSP some potential sponsors strain quality client caused rapidly increasing caseloads static decreasing identified all Immigrants families face two accessing stamps First there much misinformation prevalent leads immigrants fear they immigration penalties deportation apply Stamps even children Second language cultural communication differences many usual methods ineffective population County Head Start employee who works stated believe using puts black mark against them means would never able get citizenship Civic faithbased play important role helping meet its needs There times however when task hand too great one organization tackle alone depend largely volunteer Their ability ensure adequate nutritious meals members increase greatly pool resources allow gather sufficient size stability run such sponsoring sites research shows sponsor school districts turned off perceived level paperwork restrictions associated most immediate action remedy Foods difficulties greater site navigate application setup process advising feasible longer term steps taken requirements other rules less number therefore receiving meal summer natural participation has become difficult few years like nation seen decreases available jobs thus rise eligible use rural once depended industries logging canning have experienced drastic job losses those areas individuals not yet found transition stable livingwage can regularly housing medical care child Oregonians recent offices managing cases corresponding increases numbers decreased Thus forced deal received training fair respectful manner turning also appear minimal targeted mobile populations already services leaving underinformed options help These without successes though Women Infants Children WIC generally regarded nonclients alike highly effective ensuring proper first crucial development Farmers markets serving seniors participate voucher been vendors enjoy additional revenue receive farmers market after beginning late season tremendous support draw agricultural healthy eat Fact sheets each county look Stamp After School Snack Meal Child Adult Care CACFP Whether concerned statewide hunger advocates encouraged find piece puzzle our neighbors see what others force welcomes your efforts invites you guide work Contact visit internet httpwwworegonhungerorg assistance Guide FEDERAL FOOD PROGRAMS TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY NEED Seen lot oflivelihood leave economy hit over along rest continuing trend loss sometimes replaced lowerpaying sector agriculture tourism contribute high seasonality looking during fall winter early spring Poverty Population pop FPL under Average Pay comparable poor but slightly near than whole percentage poverty age where half living gone way Demand lowincome increased Public struggled everincreasing limited Covered Jan Apr Jul Oct Month Employed employment expericences seasonal variation December March experiencing meager levels High cause cycle between eligibility noneligibility hungry may unknowingly temporarily CHILD NUTRITION any months fed Adding free childrens improve attendance giving kids chance stay active serves zero compared average reduced price year addition simply providing utilize place safe supervised environment day ends Total package value FFY packages distributed per Participating Approximately Based women participating Health Plan OHP approximately versus comparisons indicate lower rate certainly room expansion Number Slots Enrolled CCRR providers FCC homes USDA Level Breakfast Year Meals Served Free Reduced Paid Lunch STAMPS Immigrantsdont understand just could benefit expanded Hispanic Many false belief applying themselves detrimental status result Pride reason residents represents unacceptable failure ones selfreliant deterred Clients month Only potentially September IMPROVING PROGRAM ACCESS interest While interested developing main factors prevented doing amount daunting small understaffed gotten together share load People want know often little coordination sense strong eager activities bring ingenuity gardens Unfortunately schools churches nonprofits coordinated making causing fewer might Possible Work start encouraging collaborate administration shared Continue expand understanding Seniors disables underreached target Support measures availability decrease expenses Look develop strengthen existing combat SOURCES Community Need Shelly Bowe CARE Debby Livingston Salvation Army OLMIS Wages Nutrition Resource Referral Network Monica Pyle Group Participant Improving Marlene Putman Commission Families Ave Suite Portland Feb Receiving CLACKAMAS shut home elderly disabled intermittently homeless down overall since low Almost households skipped incomplete problems lets out cannot upon breakfast lunch five days week Even student pockets summertoschool ratio negligible State among both For had merely served Alternative avenues distribution materials successful Staff Social done places Gladstone branch Post Office dropped isolated Efforts familiar easily accessible settings should continued possible Lack education information think wont qualify lack presence biggest Another barrier stigma treated differently grocery checkout SUGGESTED WAYS IMPROVE organizationshave motivation capacity infrastructure needed disconnect urban outlying antihunger unknown unmet Attempt boundary having submit forms andor pursue alternative qualification Consult possibilities Seek opportunities form urbanrural partnerships mutual issues facing John Coffey Betty Izumi University Extension BENTON isnt issue next door Especially substantial divide hightechhigher paying unaware scope nature problem Learning fellow schoolmates churchgoers always afford connection clearer act end moderately January February July being leanest combination rates above salaries indicates significant income gap |
| School Breakfast Models | Bi Vuong | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | School Staff, Students | Domestic, Washington, DC | School Breakfast Models examines several approaches to School Breakfast Programs nationwide, such as Breakfast in the Classroom, Delayed Breakfast, and Provision 2 with analysis of each of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | MODEL SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS Compiled Vuong Congressional Hunger Center Bill Emerson National Fellow the Food Research and Action June Table Contents Program History Benefits Breakfast Classroom Maryland Department Education Muskogee Public Schools Oklahoma North Gem School Idaho Pennsylvania Nutrition Services Washington District Arizona Delayed Hall Multipurpose Room Burlington City Vermont Holly Colorado Kershaw County South Carolina Provision Glynn Georgia Hartford Connecticut Omaha Nebraska Glossary About FRAC CHC Acknowledgments The began twoyear pilot program designed provide nutritious meal children who might not otherwise receive one provided meals students day Today federal government spends approximately billion annually feeds more than million daily federally funded administered Service United States Agriculture USDA reimbursement rate per determined household income free breakfast must below poverty level For reduced price between Students from households with above paid breakfasts During school year schools were reimbursed funds for each served slightly higher severe need where qualify proven tool helping millions food insecure hungry variety other backgrounds much educational nutritional helps fight hunger reduce childhood obesity While has been called Americas hidden crisis declared epidemic Contrary conventional wisdom these two serious public health problems coexist many communities share some common roots Centers Disease Control estimated that adults aged years adolescents either overweight obese states have prevalence rates state reports over Fortunately recent study shown eating adolescent girls decrease their chances becoming Moreover east fruits drink milk consume less saturated fat those eat home words can act countervailing force against increasing trend cont Missing impairs learning which provides least all nutrients student needs grow develop does away morning foundation good nutrition under impair childrens ability fully utilize resources are available Researchers found when tested skip able distinguish among similar images show increased errors slower memory recall increases academic performance Studies increase math reading scores eaten perform better standardized tests alert focused after improves environment behavioral emotional prevalent Conversely before starting fewer discipline visit nurses offices often result spend time classroom participate miss days late THE CLASSROOM universal opportunity charge during class Breakfasts delivered consumed setting start MARYLAND DEPARTMENT EDUCATION MUSKOGEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OKLAHOMA NORTH GEM IDAHO PENNSYLVANIA NUTRITION SERVICES WASHINGTON DISTRICT ARIZONA BACKGROUND Initially private Meals Achievement MMFA six following expanded became threeyearpilot law lawmakers authorized amount status was removed making permanent Now offered across operates Marylands systems benefits providing through documented research conducted Harvard University They include improvement behavior referrals complaints headaches lunch improved attentiveness CHARACTERISTICS Grades Kindergarten grade Size requirements range rural urban small large Percentage funding population priced Facilities Kitchen facilities vary full kitchens stoves storage while others satellite warmer CHALLENGESBARRIERS Ensuring enough equipment successfully implement Gaining initial support legislature Collecting accurate participation data Expanding SOLUTIONS Many budgeted supply acquisition regular budgets purchased trolleys bags coolers same grants Dairy Council Poverty Solutions local advocacy antihunger antihomeless organization wished apply Initial came principals Principals dedication helped encourage staff members Currently generated largely peertopeer communication guidance counselors teachers colleagues thereby creating enthusiasm Utilizing results Educations proved positive effects State essential maintain Training service supervisors prior date help them learn how account accurately developed three collection procedures choose adopt flexibility own they approved Application packets sent eligible every kit also join DAYTODAY Items individually portioned child Depending structure labor capabilities items used being preportioned cafeteria Smaller generally use prepackaged foods Milks juices counted sorted stored refrigerators ready delivery next classrooms minutes arrive personnel parents older community credit When hang coats book select sit desks Teachers responsible sure count reimbursable record typically Trash collected container outside custodial removes trash immediately CONTACT INFORMATION Kimberly Kerry Community Outreach Specialist Baltimore Kim Shelton Director Child says reason implemented because there coming Monday had decent since Friday She noted families unable come cents required pay address challenge Since implementation lined doors get improve overall attendance addition allows bond utilized counseling sessions tutoring socializing Overall disciplinary started Elementary Whittier Irving Cherokee More All elementary Other walk take bus Encouraging reluctant addressing concerns regarding loss Transporting Establishing maintaining financial sustainability Established relationship then lent reminded best interest Purchased special rolling carts insulated juice containers There frozen inserts keep cold hand laundry baskets Applied grant costs including purchase balance purchasing Programs budget Implemented qualified high number such extra cost paying would normally close offset money made Cold cereal packed out rolled specific areas around hallway Designated pick having transport warm still designated form check off marking yes heavyduty picks unconsumed returned prepared Shirley Christensen supervisor she felt comfortable According first teacher longer ask her say This stay task worried about kitchen equipped prepare store reheat Rural Paying onetime Finding deliver Arranging convenient Limiting disruption efficiently Due size its body within allot part prepackaging However difficult find make deliveries Therefore now sends attendant One middle waits until very end his period organizes pack plastic packs lunchroom via email sheet informs therefore will both accountability accuracy goes carries back this sizes relatively After takes along any repackaged Lunch Supervisor Bancroft subsidiary Archdiocese Philadelphia serves five surrounding counties second added third February entire useful Anne Ayella Assistant Nutritional Development pleased changes Among average near combined enrollment Getting complete application determine Addressing encouraging Increasing Day Care Three preparation cooking quite old reheated Most emphasized importance counts especially direct connection generate faculty numbers reimbursements Additionally covers difference promoted sending information promotions included story pajama parties backwards teddy bear read encouraged wear pajamas clothes bring respectively manager sets counter hot Eighth graders assigned grades starts tote carry scan eighth sheets return everything almost case bins may accumulated usually David Caldwell informed district chosen districts USDAs Universal Pilot Project project allowed regardless familys chose suit significant impact lives done well remained flexible interacting turn percentage inception nearly doubled importantly points calmer change reflected survey report Some Preschoolers prepacked entrees dry goods produce cool Twelve treatment control programs run system Dealing negative social stigma attached Contending losing Allaying managers spills Provided startup site expenses carpet cleaning machines trashcans replace supplies Targeted order operating Yet Class possible cover even only Increased participated new participants effective way quell nurse stomach pains carpetcleaning machine Added campuses hold wet Upon reporting work red loads black onto Dry already cart Approximately employees overseeing Every Any placed leftover returns repacked refrigerator overnight Phoenix DELAYED HALL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM known First Period refers breaks periods BURLINGTON CITY VERMONT HOLLY COLORADO KESHAW COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA offer family access revenue according Doug Davis amazing broken down barriers just poor kids doing our sales received substantial comments heard unnecessary current working messiness fears scattered campus Providing Maintaining proactive superintendent went promote plans presented principal wanted Support administration push forward tailored particular Walkin larger few ways supplemented obtaining establishing centralized individual streamlining menu options option line set various components sometimes item grabandgo rush times monitored ensure correct taken head Note Individually identifying necessary using decide whether allow but located discard what cooler into keeps automatic exact accounted area explanation see page serving receiving junior highhigh adjacent allpurpose room Serving Balancing convenience Members considered changing beforeschool ease cleanup Stressing administrators remain financially stable important serve Feeding hour benefit schedules redesigned accommodate Reminding highrisk chance cook begin preparing additional cooks Junior attend different give identification punches computer Once finished waste Two process administrative assistant building van unloads laid table past records supervise Eunice Rivale Administrative Sally Gardner Coordinator test issues With smoothly fact recorded alike want traditional method huge success actually Camden Middle LugoffElgin Full Doing overwhelmed Making enthusiastic Promoting pests shifts adequate month mentioned newsletters newspapers PTA meetings media garbage Using foot tables place dismissed minute intervals containing four cashier leftovers bag door custodians crates Each crate labeled name lay trays atop homeroom checks notes absent put uses originally allotted picking left receives TRADITIONAL UNIVERSAL PROVISION paperwork allowing collect applications once most exchange GLYNN GEORGIA HARTFORD CONNECTICUT OMAHA NEBRASKA Seen contribute education Marie Richardson believes consuming Children long rides too sleepy fend themselves like alone sees experiencing seen quicker reduction Mixture Managing lines Experiencing trying responsibility why should tax payers sustainable PROGRAM Adjusted Installed racks wrapped bowls rapidly Kept quick simple Reinforced Free busy arent initially wake adjusting buses Across straight getting half warmed roll several selections packaged Hot means directly Cafeteria Jeff Sidewater impediments economic Seven improvements PreKindergarten base central resistance feel rather conflict timing priorities Stressed Eliminated feeding conflicted instruction assure Staff comes early depending arrival varies sites point computerized Prepackaged week monthly type Tammy Yarmon complimentary integral thus anywhere Available selfcontained cooked distributed shortages individuals believe underprivileged Lack awareness classified could exciting limited consumption always Used creative recruitment methods utilizing volunteers incorporating intensive Sent explain signs inform New January Emphasized potential secondary transportation allowances open oatmeal baked choices yogurt Five minimum flavors car walking member Custodial later Examples models pages example Hallway executed refer premises multipurpose functions Also examples DIRECT CERTIFICATION alternative verification authority officials distribute enrolled annual basis categorically based eligibility guidelines Direct certification authorities certify communicating appropriate agency obtain documentation stamp certified Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF Distribution Indian Reservations FDPIR FREE REDUCEDPRICE AND PAID MEALS Household determines whose percent pays reducedprice although partially subsidized GRABANDGO throughout front break GLOSSARY leading national policies eradicate domestic undernutrition FRACs goal persons diet dignity primarily assistance unique nonprofit leadership training CHCs primary activities center upon Fellows international counterpart Mickey Leland International group fellows skills knowledge experience become leaders arenas Avenue Suite Tel Fax Web wwwfracorg wwwhungercenterorg |
| Low Wages and Basic Needs in the City of Miami:… | Jeanine Valles | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Advocates (including legal advocates), Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Florida, Miami | Low Wages and Basic Needs in the City of Miami: Facts for Advocates examines the extent of low wage work in Miami, and outlining local community and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Low Wages and Basic Needs the City Miami Facts for Advocates Jeanine Valles Congressional Hunger Fellow Table Contents Introduction Background SelfSufficiency Standard Federal Poverty Guidelines Miamis Median Income National Minimum Wage Legislative Actions The Living Faith Community Response Leaders Quotes Works Cited Smith moved with her family because she heard that there were good jobs here After days living emergency shelter into transitional housing program She children have thrived this environment are now back school employed However problem after maximum months cannot find place live Her job barely pays above minimum wage childcare transportation numbers simply not add has been able move forward but moving community high market rate rents puts brink being homeless again Joe works construction site contracted temporary labor pool receives hour although gets nearly twice amount providing day laborers Occasionally bed one shelters more often sleeps street cant save enough money deposit rent advance room knows many food distribution places goes pantry Sundays when closed church service hes lucky hell take shower given clean clothes Unfortunately these scenarios typical low workers currently families cycling out system charity feeding programs These stories coincide image Magic looking through different lens reveals highest poverty rates lowest median household income nation outskirts infamous life lay its alter ego declared Most residents struggling make ends meet nations poorest largest city faces average unemployment remain poor Story written inserted permission Ben Burton Executive Director Coalition Homeless Name individual changed Written Sylvia Ospina who South Florida Interfaith Committee Worker Justice rights counselor Brookings Institution Center Urban Metropolitan Policy Bruce Katz Growing Middle Class Connecting All Residents Economic Opportunity Presentation Made October Jay Minus Glamour Fights Families Article included HSC Express publication Human Services MiamiDade County December New Times Best Greater Prosperity Campaign May One reason type employment createdlow among hundred cities almost half national households earning less than year addition ranked terms between examples can classified working term utilized within Labor Report State include individuals fall definition This figure increases Therefore envision visualize adults get each morning their work consistent hours Yet they receive paychecks faced choices which necessities afford purchasing may discarded luxury paper will offer basic outline relationship wages needs objective explain SSS onepage comparisons against demonstrates disparity cost current earnings Consequently forced supplement faithbased government support campaigns introduced legislative actions tackle both instances brief synopsis local statistics possible impacts organizations material provide context present four advocacy combating presented director organization perspectives insight how leaders view bring faith action hope increase understanding connection hunger motivate advocates Nissen Research Studies International University September Pearce Diana Jennifer Brooks Prepared wwwsixstrategiesorg collaboration such combat addressing systemic causeslow defined much needed composition adequately needswithout public private assistance determines required oneself dependents factoring particular area number age created twentyseven states shows according size hourly monthly annual estimates Type Size Family Hourly Monthly Annual Adult Preschooler School Age Two Adults per adult Source aspect analyzed why Self Sufficiency For example report compared ten proved second single lower only San Francisco method measurement examine indexes doing appears overall higher category groceries other comparison Seattle Indianapolis Milwaukee Denver Boston Las Vegas Washington Atlanta Baltimore had selfsufficiency standard including utilities health miscellaneous lacks adequate translates greater portion ones going towards like having own car opposed where accessible affordable offers was formulated detailing anticipated expenses determining relative percentage those costs part total table depicts allocation two types important note includes taxes Child Care Tax Credit subtracted from shown obtain value Breakdown Taxes Miscellaneous Health Transportation Food Housing Four consists preschooler child wwwbestplacesnet response apparent shortcomings criticisms broad range researchers argue governments methodologywhich significantly altered since introduction longer guidelines considered date fail address contemporary consumption patterns reflect conditions geographic areas lack specificity large contiguous viewing chart evident unit fails differentiate based specific all necessary determinants provides detail Unit Guideline Department httpaspehhsgovpovertypovertyhtm inadequacy even observable proposed totals person utilizing most official level disqualify them welfare nevertheless far below what need Pollin Robert Evidence Santa Monica California Political Economy Institute Massachusetts Amherst wwwaspehhsgovpovertypovertyhtm www aspehhsgovpovertypovertyhtm composed directly online omitting Alaska Hawaii showing people another measure accurately portray financial recent Based upon Census sets forth breakdown perspective levels should stressed would earned Referring let alone From figures becomes estimated Number Percent Less Bureau Statistics Profile Selected Characteristics under years old emphasizes designed denote exact dollar rather general framework measured Rather urge users think adequacy ask close comparing governs clear obvious outlines disproportion Means Measurement Annually Deficit Children aged Rough estimate demonstrate considerations factored Very rough Individuals fulltime receiving does ensure According earn about annually But creates deficit Joan Tamen Sun Sentinel stated Even parents taken federal set Statistic trouble paying putting tableMany toiling liveat Instituting employer legally pay hisher employees state six NOT law therefore last raised enforceable businesses producing sales employ Working full time line Given inflation buying power reach peak today increased Since worker productivity risen percent while dropped adjusting pertains ALL twelve ranging Seven cover already covered Association Organizations Reform Now ACORN Floridians coalition together initiative indexed ballot Louise Peterson Feischer Study Pushes raising Floridas SunSentinel High Road Service wwwhighroadnoworg Sklar Holly Raw Deals Workers Anniversary wwwhigroadnoworg also assisted concept chairperson Raising help hundreds thousands across pockets stimulating our economy text amendment Americans entitled paid sufficient decent healthy protects unfair lowwage competition force rely taxpayerfunded services order avoid economic hardship requires signatures placed Ruiz organizer statewide goal collect thereby eliminating any question signature validity administration widelysupported Locally June county gathered attack root cause Miamilack resources use depending social gap reduced enacting next step yearjust doesnt writer article Deal released study Time Repair Floor concludes affect Quote Fleischer Constitutional Amendment Petition Form Comments Renee staff meeting requested gather Chapman Jeff PgwwwFloridiansforallorg million indirectly benefit decline due inaction president Congress significant negative impact over incomes counter neglect proposal modest research specified presents makeup affected workforce women Hispanic African Affected Directly Other Total Workforce Gender Male Female RaceEthnicity White Black older Industry Retail Trade Those Includes additional striking fact Contrary criticism primarily teenagers your teenager writes reality statement valid Nationally ages millions Americas lowestwage earners come humble ranks well adulthood survival Jack Herald Help PoorIncrease Josh Myles senior political coordinator Over meaning remaining turns means confirm primary source Finally concluded small augment concerns lead effects magnitude result losses affects major livelihood Poor Increase quoted Hike Sought Enacting Ordinances guideline initiatives become throughout country motivated initial common purpose raise Utilizing equal least extent coverage greatly varies ordinance whether enacted countywide Basically laws contractor tax abatements subsidies ordinances specify airports citycounty entity broadly determined July counties passed Chicago Los Angelesbut Hotly debated issues effect hiring layoffs actual Beyond purely Definition outreach brochure Phrase correspondence Researcher understand various Elmore Andrew Laws Communities Smarter Development Lower Than Expected Costs York Brennan NYU Law November Summary wwwbrennancenterorg ideological arguments too administrative huge contracts decrease wrong signal sent business discouraging investment summary his Impact Ordinance Examining retrospective studies dismiss majority arguable opposition resulting loss positive outlined sides argument Either way arguing VERY SMALL either nonexistent real hard detect conducted regarding first gradual January Preamble enactment companies did off contract bids EPI finding consistently burden AND successfully resulted stability Paragraph structured comments made turnover parttime seasonal automatically livable Project nationwide examining concentrated solely tangible First found budget especially times downturn stagnation some saved turning competitive bidding regard fear losing new projects invalid project terminated reiterate similar outcomes PERI accessed continually beneficial aspects When subsidized allowed payers end footing double bill subsidy then stamps medical require concerned Alexandria Berkeley Cambridge Hartford Hayward Madison Haven Pasadena Jose Warren Ypsilanti Township Duluth Angeles Minneapolis Oakland Toledo rejected httpwwwumasseduperiresearch Contract CCLW believes helping achieve adopting themselves minimally returns selfsufficient permissible results reliance driving behind campaign adopt comprised unions providers citizens justice began develop ties organized elements struggle jointly understood CCLWs efforts benefits without Indexed respectively accessing member Impacts quite substantial basis Beach Both continue rises future targeting securing letter commissioners expressing discontent stating disappointed progress professed adoption Sixteen signed vowing pursue httpwwwlivingwagecampaignorg Primary Secondary Effects Chapter book soon Deborah Figart Taken wwwlivingwagecampaignorg Commissioners Dated Sept active participant Through links Earned Stamps Program Kid careMedicaid Initiative extending underlying causes ranking seek reverse trends incorporate civic academia philanthropy approach reflected Daniella Levines Advocacy Providers Forum vital entice involvement around movement CoChair opinion focus grassroots organizing perform detailed emphasized expanded education history Wouldnt idea allow stabilize thrive Also show personnel benefiting Building Civic Engagement Dialogue Action wwwhscdadeorg nonprofit models responses SFICWJ People Acting Together PACT Farm Ministry NFWM Catholic Charities possess mission light distinct traditions craft objectives correlate beliefs organizational capacity theme permeates commitment respond communitys challenge correlation human dignity resonates observation interviewing directors gain changes structures create wwwsficwjorg religious ideally suited role hand bare brunt pressures needy moral authority organize overcome Coordinator network clergy members diverse denominations whose educate involve improve begun NICWJ seeking instituted Rights WRI materials technical enable establish counseling Decent Jobs Poorest Miamians seeks enforcement tightening prevailing legislation publicly funded fair collaborates union dialogue variety interfaith activities Addressing Work Knowledge Enforcement sell weak voice speaking behalf Central formal agreement Labors Hour Division Counseling established Little Havana Kendall Haiti DowntownOvertown Cases Hours Prevailing Safety Compensation Pool Act right advocate fills client intake Fifty trained English Spanish Better none guiding philosophy thing listen They channel problems solutions left speaks Sunday several documented undocumented recuperated Many institutions see allows combine effective effort wwwmiamipactorg mandate stay prevent systems treating unimportant Aaron Dorfman congregations groups twenty Direct Training DART association Founded build injustices moderateincome communities process volunteers visit specifically asking gathering everyone vote agenda three topics occurs every Currently PACTs immigration care concentration determine holding officials accountable traditionally voiceless populations exert relation previously inaccessible Organizing Broadly decisions unbalance structural model success shape priorities rally improvements diversity strength change presence obstacle recognize home likely commit improving Rev Brown Banquet wwwnfwmorg want invisible visible exposed pervade awareness boycotts Erin Balleine Organizer supporting farm movements pesticides slave five regional offices focusing boycott Taco Bell Mount Olive Pickles fight pickers connections historic AgJobs Bill reform plight centralized key clothing giving presentations students picking Ultimately NFWMs main Boycotts purchase products responsible entire walks solidarity Boycott culminating Irvine Bells headquarters rewarding challenging dont feel ownership wont involved task march protest until corporation buy drastically finances reputation Archdiocese wwwcatholiccharitiesadmorg issue CCHD grant monies best backing Church Brian Stevens Social USA Office serve recently Monsignor Bryan Walsh Commission seventeen intention expand promote funds supported natural advantage share bond building kingdom God Teaching wwwcatholicharitiesorg hardworking respect worth indolence prefer merely addressed conduct just reference caused combination factors factor immigrant population easily exploited iepaying Fields Gregg Wider Opportunities Women Websites Places Live wwwnccbusccorgcchd wwwfloridiansforallorg wwwfiueducenterforlaborresearch wwwumasseduperiresearch wwwhhsgovorg |
| Creating a Hunger-Free Worcester County: Hunger and Food Security Profile… | Wick Ruehling | 2004 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Community Members | Domestic, Massachusetts, Shrewsbury | Creating a Hunger-Free Worcester County: Hunger and Food Security Profile of Worcester County offers a detailed analysis and summary of hunger and food security in Worcester, including… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Creating HungerFree Worcester County Profile Hunger and Food Security Massachusetts Byron Stewart Wick Ruehling Bill Emerson Congressional Fellows February Table Contents Section One Introduction Acknowledgments The Bank III Statement Purpose Methodology Two Quadrant Data VII VIII Three Analysis for Four Appendix Without the help number individuals this report never would have been possible First foremost everyone staff whose knowledge energy towards shared goal creating hungerfree reinvigorated our efforts each day particular Lois MaitlandPaire supervisor who shaped details project oversight kept ball rolling Jean McMurray leadership vast hunger issues antihunger community was invaluable resource also thank Kenneth Crater Board Directors Paula Buonomo Hon Jim McGovern hospitality made feel welcome Maureen Power State College Project Bread Rachels Network all advocates your cause noble realistic participation were vital aspects Last but not least like Center Kristin Anderson CHC her constant support Cooney John Kelly Aileen Carr other Established program Catholic Charities communitybased nonprofit organization mission engage educate lead food bank moved from its original location larger facility meet increased need residents Between became independent certified affiliate Americas Second Harvest form square foot new Shrewsbury This move greatly WCFBs capacity store distribute recruit volunteers expand programming purchased two trucks launched Serving Program acquire deliver perishable April construction onpremises Community Kitchen Nutrition Education completed kitchen serves home Fare Start preparation culinary arts training September celebrated first graduation seven student chefs addresses basic nutrition families living below poverty level Today carries out partnering with agencies including pantries neighborhood senior centers soup kitchens Central communities During fiscal year WCFB distributed pounds grocery product estimated that served over children women men following statement crafted March free step process deemed necessary indepth research developed implemented serving purpose analyzing security various parts county conjunction order identify available resources within different areas quadrants provides profile assets needs quadrant well itself includes Geographic Information Systems previously being utilized Clark University Finally expected establishment networks advisory councils corresponds overall engaging educating leading create using local several ways Engage current partners potential Educate about their address bring together information needed make informed decisions operationalizing Lead coordinating body best practices only distribution legislative advocacy very fundamental way hopes will establish baseline activities perspective hungerrelief corresponding strategies achieve exists complement studies such Harvests America has sustained network clearinghouse provide pursuing which serve same share coordinate Report kickoff advancing along continuum Networks genesis Advisory Councils wider setting framework Annual Countywide Conference integral part strategic plan longterm Once database continue work maintain updated thereby providing ongoing Based input Committee Advocacy committee sustain reports recommendations board advocate implementation Future hiring dedicated person enhance upon accomplished ensure ability Overview Free focuses what refers Green Card consider emergency primary thus far partnered are located outside boarders these surveyed represents approximately those survey consisted five sections designed elicit type agency interviewed see appendix section entitled Definition Need elicited severity problems agencys any obstacles might facing attempt second Identification Assets possession able bear either origin entities third Federal Programs assistance programs aware operated significant effort direct clients fourth Local similar garnered pertaining locally based instead final Long Term Questions Solutions satisfaction manner operates suggestions improving effectiveness andor potency relief operations whether believes feasible one Each classified pantry shelter some combination thereof Agencies primarily unprepared expect purchase prepared receive cafeteria addition offering them residence shelters harvested compiled analyzed basis Although division into political does believe theyve devised reflect reality certain regional differences countywide Map Subdivisions Estimates percentage persons residing near taken Census uses complicated set calculations known thresholds arrive figures Bureau updates used statistical purposes guidelines issued every Register Department Health Human Services simplification more amenable administrative determining financial eligibility federal However official statistics calculated For considered cutoff most HHS Poverty Guidelines Size Family Unit Contiguous States Alaska Hawaii additional add Emergency providers universal record keeping Therefore detail accuracy data varies significantly harvesting analogous had adopt broad units measure per month recorded terms Upon witnessing relatively close correlation between fraction reported received service aggregate average fractions category Unfortunately due limits imposed varying quality records accurate quantified they dispense monthly generally varied according classification Most responded how many brown bags banana boxes filled give meals prepare few mostly ones excellent respond four presented originate Survey chapter devoted solely presenting relative Informational chapters follow organizational paradigm Including Population Classification Location Number Partner Closest Farthest Average Distance Needs Percentage Individuals Living Below Line People Families Reported Served Simplified Responses Quantity Available Origin Not Distributions Clients Days Hours Operation Other Offered Besides Assistance Rate Referral Entities Administering Offering Locally Viewpoint LongTerm Blueprint Does proportion entering correspond Countys total population potentially answer question compared approximate conclusion drawn indeed overserved underserved greater than less assumed classes people principally compose seeking receiving Those live absolute line Are utilizing provided partner fullest determined composes throughout entire then underutilizing displaying enthusiasm use suffering underutilization surpasses How large reservoir much capita amount divided size mean derived reservoirs possessing tolerable intolerable Northwestern portion consists rural towns largest geographic area ranks last Gardner while smallest New Braintree entirety encompass miles densely populated town density mile Petersham comparison city currently ten numbered through Athol Rutland Barre Westminster Winchendon Eight pantrykitchen Agency Breakdown Town Pantries Kitchens Shelters KitchenShelter Pantry Total Ashburnham Hardwick Hubbardston Phillipston Princeton Oakham Royalston Templeton United Washington Commerce Ibid Street Atlas Third Edition Metro South Easton Arrow Inc closest site travel time minutes farthest hour subsist amounts regions seniors Furthermore household incomes representing nearly figure there acknowledge extra may require Overall boasts highest rate lowest Level Indiv Pov Children Age Quest Jan Transportation Because small largescale public transportation systems Only issue often prevents traveling All carpool find rides When said difficulty leaving trying carry bus Supply Distribution supply short unable keep growing demand Thus stated turn away client coming sources reaches levels low must decrease consistently These forced Infrastructure Resources infrastructure major storage space cited problem creates troubles because necessitates visits shortage needing money reliable vehicle having consistent Demographics described clientele typically young white minority mentioned tended Hispanic although Latino Severity Type increase Many numbers working poor increasing housing insurance costs decline industry factor affecting experienced deficit getting enough calorie both types characterized Client Options There consolidated six sixteen without options strict defined included surrounding aspect except Numbers indicating unit Month Quarterly Quarter dispatch native raise means auspices insecure access Sources Comes From Lbs FoodMonth Totals donations popular schools churches stores Stop Shop Hannafords CVS PepsiCo eggs farm asked when come response Among output ranged formal system Rather allow take makes difficult determine Bags Distributed Per hours operation open days week Seven fall during daylight workweek anytime twilight after however maintains responding calls can asses daytime nighttime weekend offer services range clothing individual case management NonFood Provided fuel Toys Tots clothes Medical transport elderly Twice Nice closet family alcohol youth nursing outreach Substance abuse counseling hospitals transitional Clothing Utility renal rental medical Individual None furniture educational parenting budgeting Experience Works Some state funded Stamps WIC Farmers Mkt National School Lunch Breakfast Summer Service Child Adult Care Meals Wheels Transitional offices nearest Greenfield Fitchburg depending study refer stamps DTA Office Nearest overlap North headquarters Franklin Quabbin NorthCentral Leominster Clinton office Shelburne Falls Orange Turners western According participants October Market Sites nearby Markets Holden vary FMNP Saturdays Name Season Monument Square Thursdays Common MayOctober Feb Agriculture Reduced Price did referral felt students participate Students Receiving Schools three sites Site House Peace Bonnie Brae Day Camp Fresh Air Fund Putnam exist therefore themselves preparing homeless Nevertheless contains provisions Boston District AtholRoyalston Regional Dist Narragansett Reg Sch sometimes function Gardens gardens dont Cooperatives Serve England recently closed lack Despite nine interest starting member operate sort offers warm regular include Bethany Baptist Church Monday nights Holy Rosary Beth Lutheran Elder Chestnut Methodist holds Fellowship Thursday meal Goals questions changes procedures better contribute addressed Should branches change modify uprgrade administration facilities further collaboration someone willing conferences formed you Feedback Distribute More Establish Branches Recruit Modify Participate HFC Possible Yes Northeastern urban suburban Berlin Its twentyone Lancaster Sixteen Northeaster KitchenShelters PantryKitchens Bolton Harvard Lunenburg Sterling distance reside Seniors QII Avg settings established Montachusett Transit Authority Lunenberg shuttle Council Aging came seek running forcing limit similarity indicates tend httpwwwmontachusettrtaorg refrigeration lacked shelving finding adequate ship lost lot jobs faced variety exposed hidden seeing among serious noted havent eaten Others situation severe jobless victimized social making job tremendously Like steadily evenly though FitchburgLeominster neighboring highly concentrated indicated Taken banking That Additional aid Boy Girls Scouts Way contributions post police departments Corporate supermarkets personal Units LBS Boxes reporting evening wide nonfood Support groups education Case bilingual rent loans utility expenses legal HIV testings substance Rent testing prevention health care Repair delapidated income mental referrals English language preventon applications english blood pressure screening thrift Main referred covered main another mobile farmers market Wallace Civic Spring Tuesdays Fridays Participation Enroll FRAPPS RDAPPS PCTEnroll Public Worceter Participant They Sponsor Address SiteCity Open Closed Caldwell Playground Coolidge PoolJohn Fitch Hwy Pearl Crocker Park High Richardson Road Goodrich GoodrichBoutelle Greens Corner GreenNorth Lowe Elm Parkhill Beech Phillips Salem Spanish American Cntr Riverside Village implementing CACFP Growing GGP funds grow cooperative MOC thirteen constitute citys suburbs West Boylston fifty Auburn Grafton Leicester Millbury Northborough Southborough Spencer Westborough Fortytwo kitchenshelter Paxton under governments definition accounting QIII surprise high concentration WRTA Brookfield Oxford Webster Their convenient comfortable safe costeffective mobility contributing economic vitality region Existing outskirts overwhelming responses describing feed runs smaller seem doing prevented maintaining steady lacking run trouble great diverse differs ask Unlike cater focusing locality AIDS positive patients veterans abused battered extremely destitute nutritional supplement Out choose linked deficits obesity substitute quantity pressures homelessness addiction overcoming escalated since ethnicities ages Nine respectively distributing organizations thousands dollars worth grants statewide Campaign Development Club Cross CROP walk Feinstein Foundation Knights Columbus Rotary complaints drives declined postmen longer collect Money settlement involving drug companies policy libraries forgive fines exchange donation banks receives annual Applefest Quick Facts organized poundage Twelve reasons unique circumstances extreme variance habits retain detailed cooperation combined contact maintained weekday accounted offered foster Afterschool child summer Action Counseling Referrals Call Interfaith Hospitality Head recreational Crisis intervention clinic dental vocational search development developmental delay events deficiencies Assist cost medicine Bus fare Rental Fuel school supplies tax voter registration notary stamp Walnut Framingham Milford Southbridge fairly Locater weekends Library JuneOctober Grange Hall Tuesday Evening Damon Wilikers Restaurant City Side Foley Stadium Mon Wed already knew Enrollment Reduce East Wachusett fifteen sponsoring Fourteen sponsors aged eligible reduced prices lunch Friendly Autumn Woods Housing Upland Garden Emmanuel Gbv Gymnasium Extension Freedom Brook Valley Constitution Ave IslandCrampton Canton Lakeside Neighborhood Garland Performing Arts mley Laurel Quinsigamond Comm Ctr Greenwood Neigh Stratton Hill Apartments Mountain Youth Chandler Worester Lincoln Country Blvd Carmel Mulberry Opportunities Upheld Rainbow Dev TreasValley Reservation likely minor neither Being urbanized seems advantage garden smallscale enjoy participating frequently UGROW Urban Environmental reached supports existing composed volunteer gardeners locations Milbury Lions Olivet Coes Pond Andrew Apostle Greendale Peoples Tower Catherine Sweden Southern consist midsized Warren eighteen Blackstone Charlton Douglas Mendon Sturbridge Uxbridge Seventeen oof Dudley Hopedale Millville Northbridge Upton accounts oif Sutton center little etc comes decreasing elsewhere majority freezer culprit get saw waxed waned cant buy foods Joblessness unemployment typical driving spread own eight Familes too UPS corporate Five Sevices Aid Refugees Abroad Small Loans Elderly Infirm Area satellite recommend accepting coupons June Basketville Parking Lot off Route price breakfast Rates Schol Quaboag Voc BoysGirls Boys uthbridge Wells Marcy nor existence presently Locations SVDPSt Marys referring numerous weekly biweekly upgrade Possibility contain Conclusion visit anyone affiliated visiting Were accessing account somewhere underutilizes Limiting considering found possesses totaling criteria Everything table pours factoring contribution increases reason apparent nature geographically territory deceiving suggests even dispersion fact possess easy utilize otherwise anonymity inherent interacting example went interactions entail priding involved just giving Sitting down While nothing wrong intimate atmosphere perhaps ideal pride shy fear labeled something unpleasant Another lower associated Perhaps limited somewhat easier counterparts comparable truth probably result aforementioned factors preponderance blame rests Special Note understandable geographical leaves outlying considerable distances reach Finding sponsor alleviate rates dropping past years benefits word could opportunity complete required Indeed citizens Again IIs remains difference countys impoverished relation Statistics indicate willingness superior Tables influence increasingly Quadrants greatest resides doubt affords visibility IIIs transformed favorite son attempting mitigate human locus point humanitarian allocated situated higher doubtful warrants consumption approximations comparative suggest anomaly compounded sole beneficiary enters mitigating Persons evidenced usage quite scope declare secure isnt USDA prudent devote attention severely face barriers race inferior reinforces populous displays almost souls twice others surprising prosperous forgotten forsaken tan equates lbs scant Moreover merely unwilling accesses Unwillingness arise scarcity resulting devaluation costsbenefits analysis trip consumed procuring After rational actor decide productive expenditure Inability obliviousness inspire ignorance exit suspect bother sharespread course stigma always Reservoir Solely Addendum Due Contributions POV LbsPerson Entering Eligible Residents Estimated Relief Difference Citing Calorie Deficit Both Issues Able Consistently With Consistent Shortage Amount Resource Cited Storage Space Volunteers Vehicle Stamp national application traditionally involves meeting caseworker applicants taking why should widely success entitlement combat ease stress appear premises especially vague conditions caseworkers waive interview force disabled illness difficulties train long weather lasts instances fill facetoface waiver conduct phone prescreening tools benefit applicant allows she calculate allowance before full overcome hindrances completely replace convenience individualized Caseworkers develop oneonone relationships promotes utilization helpful particularly facilitating Supplemental Women Infants around related promising praised component USDAs shown Stacks returned checks taxpayer squandered sales opportunities remain unfulfilled necessarily imply failed indicative flaws states Coupon began successful trial Congress enacted Act funding match Commonwealth administered Agricultural MDAR recipients automatically coupon fresh produce markets optional cannot redeemed anywhere stands Friday mornings pitfalls scenario evident distant Working somehow attend inconvenience holders Lack diversity anecdotal consolidation specific equally important Numerous directors complaining selection trek anything suitable officials inefficiencies Expansion crucial achieved recruiting incentives redemption incentive practice adopted certify rather enable accept nonWIC expanding diversifying allowing back unclaimed toward recipient Similarly leave drive Hopefully insight resolved send parent kids regardless warrant underutilized understood qualify reimbursements apply Knowledge disseminated cooperatives strain present exhibited tremendous degree hungry formerly Needy purchases land plant cultivate harvest vegetables done members Hopkinton Holliston Brigham Farm exPresdient his wife Peg Ferraro directly delivered given Suggestions suggestion initiatives pursue intriguing listed stigmatized reluctant commercials convince alright programsinitiatives Help comprehend enrollment federalstate deters applying Tape cooking show play television tape highlight recipes value whatever gain Mission Society works improve Expand where host Form closer business learn profitable Few middle Promote idea stay shop unaware populace whats exactly shopping Sort narrower categories pick want delivery Ensure theres decision empowering needy instruments collection promote standardization across date listings Computerize acquiring Integrate online ordering orders website Get conveyor belt warehouse operational purchasing doesnt Canned opposed cans canned usually Try Opening tedious spend pointing retailers whod sell sold grant Encourage graduate shoppers specifically groceries campaign Fair speakers Surveyii Index Programsxii Prepared Fall iii Date Visit Contact Phone Interviewer What role alleviating define definitions demographicscharacteristics clientsfood group appreciate dislike Internal External pounds_____________ else private church fund collaborate feeding think Approximate products vii Ask bag box Examine describe here qualifies toolintake Request copy intakesignin sheet Why besides viii YesNo Materials Use Comments TANF Buying Supported Initiatives Soup Explain supportive goals Please explain branchsubsidiary inhouse demographic adding Define examples request youd comments Would interested xii helped put million households Fiscal Year lowincome electronic cash healthy diet cornerstone transition welfare billion administers FNS administer determination allotments Who Households requirements verification aliens admitted permanent residency reform act ended immigrants later restored placed unemployed ablebodied childless adults tollfree countable age older Certain counted rules vehicles owned gross percent places effective Oct Sept Gross payments exceptions specified law regulations Net figured approved deductions subject net test adult Social Frequent Asked xiii Management Budget annually allotment Thrifty Plan lowcost model TFP Academy Sciences Recommended Dietary Allowances choices equal maximum Allotment Guam Virgin Islands reflecting See chart listing sizes CAN Foods eat breads cereals fruits meats fish poultry dairy seeds plants CANNOT Beer wine liquor cigarettes tobacco Any items pet soaps paper vitamins medicines hot restaurants authorized qualified exchanged measures prevent fraud xiv committed integrity special emphasis importance inevitable try cheat steps catch punish misuse originally proposed closely scrutinize authorization monitor once Retailers violate heavy removal jail removed developments fight against transferEBTto EBT plastic card debit transfer customers pay changing hands eliminates transaction detect now issuance cases Temporary blockgrant Columbia Puerto Rico Ohio Wyoming offline microprocessor chip cards Fortynine islandwide rollout California extend Several consortiums joint projects convert keeps unqualified commitment correctly workers carefully evaluate appropriate monitors determinations fail standards issuing sanctioned exceed standard payment error repay begin traces earliest origins Depression era modern pilot occurred dramatically tightening removing requirement growth continued reaching alltime declining latter half grown peaks periods inflation recession characteristics gathered younger singleparent headed single whom female AfricanAmerican nonHispanic rest Asian Native ethnicity Dont territories version replaced block Northern Marianas Samoa Pacific production appropriated budget xvi lists continental Eligibility slightly Household effect Maximum federally assisted operating residential institutions xvii nutritionally balanced lunches expanded reimbursement snacks afterschool enrichment agreements authorities Work Generally grade districts subsidies donated commodities return reimbursed applicable Americans calories fat saturated Regulations onethird protein Vitamin iron calcium reducedprice charged cents period July still subsidized extent fullprice paid xviii Reducedprice Paid Higher percentages commodity called bonus surplus agricultural stocks Through Team technical staffs healthful understand link select list Bonus become depends quantities Defense DoD worked connections created prior About end ate got Since xix SBP breakfasts onefourth Allowance Severe normal charge participated grew slowly NSLP enrolled priced previous xxi plays affordable reimburses homes department Independent enter Centers forprofit licensed infants Homes nonresidential sign agreement organizes conducts monitoring helps planning menus filling forms Communitybased atrisk teenagers ends Reimbursable suppers StatesDelaware Illinois Michigan Missouri York Oregon Pennsylvania Homeless structured comprehensive functionally impaired nonresident gets snack reimbursable Migrant disabilities government fees lieu supper xxii Meal Supper Snack separate tier Tier Sponsoring administering Over Compare today xxiii Pregnant postpartum individually risk professional taxes withheld Income Annually Monthly Weekly Medicaid recognized Medicallybased risks designated priority anemia underweight maternal history pregnancy complications outcomes Dietbased inadequate dietary pattern Nutritional physician nutritionist nurse Beginning experts update xxiv scientific evidence shows review condition improved risen permanently babies born coverage Where Indian Tribal Organizations diets nutrients target Different packages warehouses ironfortified infant formula cereal vitamin Crich fruit vegetable juice milk cheese peanut butter dried beans peas tuna carrots formulas prescribed priorities openings caseload vacancies breastfeeding months mothers xxv Nonbreastfeeding migrants rebate Mothers encouraged breastfeed competitivelybid contracts manufacturers agrees brand manufacturer pays company contract big savings general appropriation popularly supplemental pregnant nonbreastfeeding awareness xxvi Currently Alabama Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Florida Georgia Indiana Iowa Kentucky Maine Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Montana Hampshire Jersey Mexico Carolina Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Wisconsin Chickasaw Oklahoma Osage Tribe Band Choctaws Sandoval Pueblos San Felipe old waiting certification nutritious herbs develops FederalState partnership agriculture plans matching submit arrangement educators Cooperative associations arrangements encourage xxvii farmer responsible authorizing redeem exclusively wholesale distributors httpwwwfnsusdagovwicContactsfarmhtm Coupons resulted revenue legislatively mandated setaside inkind Just learning lets childs good SFSP camps Sponsors xxviii central documented approve camp Enrolled activity Camps mentally physically migrant LunchSupper Depending Payment dropped again xxix Incentives Administration Agings AoA country Title Grants Older intended intakes friendships informal congregate homedelivered dailyrecommended allowances SciencesNational Research aging assessment relate concerns hypertension diabetes economical manage ameliorate enhancing wellbeing contacts homebound check note nutritionrelated inhome homemakerhome aide fitness repair modification Fact Sheets xxx targeted minorities losing independence spouse Disabled occupied accompany Indians Alaskan Natives Hawaiians life expectancies option congressionallymandated evaluation released daily key nonparticipants index alone twothirds desired weight placing physical impairments leveraged tribal moneys Nationally amounted labor Comparable |
| Eliminate Hunger: A Guide to Filling Empty Cupboards in Your… | Bridget Purdue | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Advocates (including legal advocates), SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | California, Domestic, Los Angeles | Eliminate Hunger: A Guide to Filling Empty Cupboards in Your Region is a resource guide for Los Angeles County food pantries highlighting food stamp application procedures, welfare… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Eliminate Hunger Guide Filling Empty Cupboards Your Region This resource guide intended for use food pantries that serve clients Los Angeles County have included information about useful programs and services within each the eight geographic areas county referred Service Planning Areas SPAs hope this you four ways clarify facts Food Stamp Program help locate DPSS District Offices welfare offices near your pantry can easily refer stamps other public benefits know contact elected officials advocate budget legislative changes will affect connect with local order better coordinate share ideas work together The provided handbook divided into two sections First contains several general pieces action steps hunger relief advocacy opportunities list resources may referring Second provides specific shown below are used divide regions grouping health districts Organizing SPA allows providers manage efficiently Stamps Can Fill Gap Why should priority directors across identified major barriers providing adequate their lack funding expansion donations insuffiecient meet needs ever increasing lines Regional Bank realize never nutritional our community Luckily place fill need severely underutilized begin alleviate eligible them free assist keeping families fed What exactly federallyfunded program helps lowincome people buy they good For most households only part average person monthly addition supplement whose exceed capabilities such special dietary You all human consumption seeds plants grow household Who able get low income Work full parttime Are unemployed Receive assistance elderly disabled homeless not receive Supplemental Security Income SSI look like more paper EBT which stands Electronic Benefit Transfer new way andor cash Instead waiting checks come mail going pick office electronically put account set just items grocery store Golden State Advantage Card above commonly called card similar credit debit FACTS talking emergency realized myths circulating preventing from applying Below these demystified pass common misconceptions rest pay back children stamp deported knows undocumented Applying eligibility becoming permanent resident Citizen both parents family still qualify provide nutrition already receiving WIC CalWorks Having bank does disqualify Owning reliable car own home Receiving chances getting Section housing senior citizen apply foods USborn taken away time There enough everyone who qualifies charge Five Easy Ways Pantry Strengthen Relief Efforts Community Connect Visit Get staff district director deputy liaison important contacts These working relationship make less intimidating Attend meeting Locations found next page Recognize reward strong particular workers Participate Outreach agencies increase targeted outreach efforts effective target toward underserved populations seniors immigrants Promote rather than Many negative impression because inaccurately believe system With introduction California making easier changing utilized purpose Bring directly Consider partnering organizations bring worker onsite many transportation barrier reaching successful pilot currently exists SOVA Tarzana connecting once week site thinking expanding Encouragement interest willing host very helpful bringing along needed change Participating responsible physical location take applications Join coalition area one exist think starting Meeting groups Benefits regularly advocates include Coordination distribution times client iii Share frustrations solutions problems involved positive Split costs truck rental small nearby Office Meetings East West Valley Tuesday Month Glendale Every month Paz Cruz San Fernando Monte Gabriel Last Wednesday every Debbie Heinemann Pasadena Thursday except July August November December Silvia Gonzales Pomona Susanne Portillo Wilshire Special Metro North June September Bernice Westbury Elizabeth Becerra Rancho Park Held Americo Garza South Central Florence alternating locations between Melva Rogers Southwest Family Red Cross Eucalyptus Inglewood Marnette Haynes Barbara Thomas Quad Exposition Civic Center held among Contact Cheryl Sanders call Admin Desk any Belvedere Lincoln Heights Location rotates three Alice Andrade Compton Paramount Long Beach Dominguez Tues Charlie Arce beginning April Advocacy another eliminate simply means speaking voice heard sharing stories Recent victories were achieved through hungry Each year there dozens decisions made Washington Sacramento downtown sure when vote Several ready organized easy Identify representatives City Council See Map visit wwwlacityorgcouncilhtm Assembly official wwwassemblycagov Senate wwwsencagov Find legislators zip code wwwleginfocagovyourleghtml Take current issues under debate partners track legislation Foodbank available wwwlafightshungerorg Policy Advocates offers variety updates wwwcfpanet Coalition End Homelessness wwwlacehhorg process much few tips wwwcfpanetadvocatehtml listed meetings Have fun Reyes Tony Cardenas Cindy Miscikowski Wendy Greul Alex Padilla Greig Smith Dennis Zine Bernard Parks Eric Garcetti Tom LaBonge Jan Perry Antonio Villaraigosa Jack Weiss Martin Ludlow Janice Hahn Other Useful Resources want direct towards helping feet Since utilities job training manual followed explanation INFOLINE wwwhealthycityorg United Way find wwwunitedwaylacom Transportation Bus passes All transit operators city bus honor identification Call 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| Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent… | Rebekah Park | 2004 | Community Food Assessments, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent Hunger Problem outlines six solutions to reduce hunger, including increasing participation in School Lunch, Breakfast, and Summer… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Unnoticed Unaddressed Unacceptable Revealing Attacking Washingtons Persistent Hunger Problem Report Produced and Released Washington Citizen Action Acknowledgements Thank you Brett Houghton for her supervision collaboration the report Aileen Carr Bill Monto Bob Cooper Linda Stone Dana Warn Barb Flye Tom Vasquez their editing Shawn Connolly Chesapeake Press layout design printing Table contents Executive summary page Explaining hunger rate Food Stamp Program School Meal programs are solution Basic changes Simplified Reporting Transitional Benefits Alternative TBA Expanded Categorical Eligibility ECE Fairness Child adolescent nutrition initiatives Breakfast Lunch Summer Conclusion Endnotes million people went hungry United States one top five states highest has been past eight years widespread pervasive among working families but little action being taken curb high rates There four factors that exacerbate unemployment healthcare costs unaffordable rent lack living wage jobs After paying car insurance utilities many have few resources left buy food when unexpected illness such cancer occurs suddenly find themselves worrying about both medical bills groceries pantries soup kitchens doing best especially during holiday season they simply not enough They can provide meals leave wondering where next meal will come from The increase stamp participation school federal government pays benefits administration Unlike banks feeding stamps stimulate economy edging closer longterm solutions allow access with dignity most effective way reach children With all paid schools only need facility six state easily make significantly reduce barriers expand thousands Implement automatic fivemonth receipt otherwise known transition cash assistance work Streamline reporting requirements eligible cut down error Institute Congressional options value allowable vehicles under poverty level Restore eligibility who served drug felony sentences Mandate federally funded elementary guarantee every child right eat Require summer time program more free reducedprice offer breakfast andor lunch open site USDA Service Seamless Feeding Waiver these accessible then impact severely diminished Many drop out even apply because frequent tedious amount paperwork required office visits hours clear link between academic performance sure test days funding everyday turned bank charitable those were help alleviate emergency situations cannot meet needs entire Conversely healthier foods bring dollars into local ensure learn Economic stability wages increased subsidized housing universal meantime shortterm vastly minimal cost already let too long than each year recent study ECONorthwest found mobility lead severe spite per capita income close national average These forced budgets poor quality insecurity causes learning lower productivity adults higher rampant malnutrition This situation worsened economic downturns within across nation Another reason low Only persons participate bipartisan survey Alliance End Americans reported fighting problem was important issue Created Senators Dole George McGovern single fight against its ability respond changing decrease funds disbursed accordingly improves peoples brings Millions flow match Every additional creates nearly ten worth total activity logical economical reform existing offered Farm targeted 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| Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program | Amaliya Morgan-Brown | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Advocates (including legal advocates), School Staff, Students | Connecticut, Domestic, Hartford | Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program reports teachers experiences with the School Breakfast Program (SBP) in Connecticut, provides a basic overview of the SBP, offers steps… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Feeding Children Expanding the School Breakfast Program Connecticut toolkit End Hunger Hungerford Street Hartford wwwendhungerctorg Written Amaliya MorganBrown Bill Emerson National Fellow tool kit _____________________________________________Executive Summary The SBP federally funded program that functions federal level part United States Department Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services managed state Education run local individual school food authorities provides funding schools enable them provide safe nutritious breakfast students goal this basic understanding encourage people campaign for their communities introduction identifies different models providing highlights some benefits brief overview goes discuss solutions four main obstacles expanding These were identified during series interviews with Service Directors include finances bus schedules low student participation nonsupport administrators Finally there action plan steps various groups can take promote expand legislators teachersadministrators boards parent associationscommunity organizations service directors second section resource guide includes list nonparticipating severe need parents other use identify which target efforts also number fact sheets individuals garner support entitled additional resources tools created used advocate work towards expansion improvement Currently less than half offer only free reducedprice qualifying participate every Lunch This not result lack State recent survey teachers said they aware who came hungry before start particularly discouraging given are associated improved health enhanced behavior greater academic success Action Plan outlines above mentioned increase offering participating primary activities outlined Legislators should current mandate very least all upon themselves districts represent approve requests others Teachers already operate these programs through outreach strategies currently Week highlight Parents community towns approach board town director specific bringing premise concerted effort expanded into increased those For complete copy full contact Phone _______________________________________________Acknowledgment could have been completed out generous Mary Ragno provided wealth information Sally Mancini Director Lucy Nolan Executive made significant contributions following principals great insight generously shared knowledge Their gratefully acknowledged Amanda Aldred Naugatuck Michael Allen Torrington Jim Bondi Wethersfield Lonnie Burt Manchester Jerry Davis Plainfield Central Lyn Gandolf Memorial Mark Levanto Tom ODonnell New Haven Richard Sandman East Linda Shultz Kathy Zartun Meriden Table Content Introduction Many Faces Traditional Grab Classroom After Period Bus Universal Benefits Health Academic Behavioral Obstacles Solutions Boards TeachersPrincipals Community Organizations Resource Guide Resources Tools Target Schools Nonparticipating Fact Sheets Frequently asked questions Success Answers Critics ____________________________________________________Introduction nutrition assistance operated designed anyone interested advocating wanting better summary types methods serving including Cafeteria Inclassroom behavioral Solution administrator improve highlighting developed severeneed was collaborative between Fellows based research conducted worked September February from both rural urban __________________________________The purpose cash enabling started pilot large numbers working families where had long rides permanent 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answer pertaining Bureau Chief Adult Maureen Staggenborg maureenstaggenborgpostatectus Industrial Park Road Middletown Telephone Fax Continued httpwwwstatectussdedepsnutritionindexhtm page Key Excellence compiled England Dairy Council httpwwwstatectussdedepsnutritionSBPBSchoolpdf EHC statewide dedicated ending hunger raise awareness speak root causes helping move beyond pantry selfsufficiency copies Perceptions documenting experience ___________________________________________________Target NonParticipating SevereNeed qualified Authority Name Bloomfield High Branford Walsh Intermediate Bristol Blvd Middle Academy Joseph Melillo Granby Groton Heights Morrisson Hamden Weaver Bulkeley Schltble Record Lincoln Washington Orville Platt Milford West Shore Salem Andrew Avenue City Hall Wilbur Cross HighAnnex James Hillhouse Cooperative Arts Comm Sound Hyde Leadership Moosup Elementary Shepard Hill Southington Stamford Stratford Franklin Lordship Second Lane David Wooster Straford Forbes 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| Urban Agriculture in Hartford | Shana McDavis-Conway | 2004 | Food Systems and Agriculture, Urban Agriculture | Community Members, Policymakers, Service Providers | 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 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| Benefits Outreach Resources | Rajiv Magge | 2004 | Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | 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 | Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | 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 | |
| Developing Leaders in a Community Group | Lori Leibowitz | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Developing Leaders in a Community Group is a comprehensive guide to developing community leaders designed to assist community groups, including instructions on how to plan and run… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Welcome One the most important things you can organizer community group develop and educate leaders Better make for more sustainable educated members stronger successful This guide meant help process educating developing based experiences Emerson National Hunger Fellow Lori Leibowitz who worked starting communitybased advocacy called Voices Against Task Force manual includes lessons she learned resources used workshops facilitated not organizing rather your There 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| Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County | Elizabeth Whelan | 2004 | Community Food Assessments, Community Food Security, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Access, Food Systems and Agriculture | Community Members | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County is a complete website exploring the diverse and unique array of food security resources in the Tucson area, including… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County | Katherine Gigliotti | 2004 | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Childcare/Childcare Assistance, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Childcare Providers, Children | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County provides a comprehensive assessment of CACFP utilization in Milwaukee County, including results of a survey project of all family… Read more | Emerson Fellow | THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM MILWAUKEE COUNTY Katherine Gigliotti Emerson National Hunger Fellow Jon Janowski Director Advocacy Task Force Inc February Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction III Background Research Methodology Survey Interview Mapping Project Results Family Home Daycare Group Childcare Centers AfterSchool Programs Emergency Shelters Adult Conclusions General SettingSpecific VII Recommendations Changing Policies Simplifying the Program Reaching Out Providers VIII Further Appendices The Child and Care Food CACFP federal entitlement program that reimburses care providers for serving nutritious meals snacks children adults their used five settings family home daycare centers group childcare including Head Start sites afterschool programs emergency shelters adult During fall conducted assessment Milwaukee County Anecdotal evidence had suggested was greatly underutilized participation decreasing Full implementation could lead decrease prevalence hunger affecting nearly under age living poverty comprehensive use would inform direct Forces advocacy outreach work related this important child nutrition which when wellutilized can effectively plug gaps our food system not covered other study consisted survey project participants center Surveys were sent percent responded Conducting over interviews with administrators from all mapping depicting participating Programwide findings include |
| Hungry in Florida: Three Options in the Food Stamp Program… | Sean Coffey | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Florida, Miami | Hungry in Florida: Three Options in the Food Stamp Program to Help Alleviate Poverty and Improve Food Security examines three federal options that Florida can adopt to… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Hungry Florida Three Options the Food Stamp Program Help Alleviate Poverty and Improve Security Sean Coffey Congressional Hunger Fellow Placed The Human Services Coalition Dade County Inc Following Organizations Provided Invaluable Input Assistance With This Report Loren Daniel Daniella Levine Center Budget Policy Priorities Dottie Rosenbaum Stacy Dean Legal Valory Greenfield Cindy Huddelton Impact Debra Susie Research Action Ellen Vollinger John Kelly Executive Summary America has been well documented United States Department Agriculture USDA one way ensure that Floridians throughout state are receiving enough eat Unfortunately research found eligible not participating program can make positive changes will encourage more people who need Stamps participate may qualify receive bonuses from federal government Farm Bill offered states number options improve their Programs Children Families DCF which administers already adopted some bill However three additional would dramatically First align its vehicle rule with TANF childcare rules Currently allows clients own car worth but any value over counts toward asset limit adopting longer consider vehicles determining whether person for policy change allow reliable Floridas current restrictive than other Second automatically provide five months transitional benefits when they leave thus making transition welfare work much smoother California estimated this bring million funding into Third sanctions head household sanctioned meeting education requirements then entire Instead 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Between Nutrition Cognitive Development httpwwwcenteronhungerorgcognitivehtmlintro Yalila single mother her two live Miami works full time American citizen yet denied application Being employed what prevented surprisingly how gets did uses Nissan Sentra accidents drive every day While enables makes ineligible valued exceeded counted towards she had assets putting like too many forced decide owning Introduction Real life stories such Yalilas illustrate contradictions emphasize drastic desperately needed there several policies act barriers especially those working report examines issue Americans currently experiencing welldocumented problem contributes getting andor skipping meals indicated households were insecure words point have all members due lack resources survey released Conference Mayors average percent requests emergency assistance gone unmet last year For families alone cities facilities turn away Household FANRR wwwersusdagovpublicationsfanrr Homelessness Survey 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funded level Smith applies owns owe anything his checkingsavings account therefore wouldnt effectively places family mutually exclusive position either being sell achieving becomes harder Without looking retaining incredibly difficult Furthermore money costly repairs Senator Harkin DIowa testified reforming Particularly era reform forcing choose strong assists applying just guidelines decides MOEfunded evaluate purposes kind Implementation join ranks recognize exclude actually eliminates possibility computation required determine room human Characteristics Households httpwwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticipationCharacteristicshtm Susan Carr Grossman Deputy Administrator FNS January out below indicates block granting related populations caseloads decline Asset Policies Revised Estimated accommodate costfree alternative exists instruct workers include compute familys example worker ask him about past allowed Owning obtaining increases percentage points Thus thereby increasing 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| Assessment of Food Security in Ward 8 | Rachel Clay | 2004 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Communities of Color, Community Members | Domestic, Washington, DC | Assessment of Food Security in Ward 8 identifies the problems an inadequate food system brings to the residents of this historically underserved area of Washington, D.C. and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Road food Security___________________________Recommendations Farmers Markets are great way bridge the gap between growers and community they provide fresher alternatives for produce than typical grocery stores which ship from hundreds sometime thousands miles away However Ward farmers markets there not thriving other around city These few suggested improvements that could made address issue AFM moved more prominent location such further Anacostia near big chair perhaps nearer hightraffic area metro station This would attract passersby who otherwise had planned come market but stop anyway out curiosity surveyed all agreed problem negatively affecting business Consider changing days Both operate Saturdays only early morning until afternoon Changing day weekday contributes passerby element People work weekends suggestion supported some Increase advertising both within outside Many people simply dont know about Community Gardens should consider crossmarketing effort Brochures Urban Oasis info Barry Farms available shoppers Likewise roughly volunteers may interested supporting same neighborhood another fresh alternative even lesser known residents most name single garden They were familiar with them Promote start gardens Recruit churches youth groups after school programs possibly schools their own through suggestions Explore possible partnerships CAFB Julie Adkisson has talked encouraging kids caf sites projects Mobilize Allies Food Security good place Inform just couple hours enjoyable gardening piece Puzzlea puzzle missing lot pieces City Officials need recognize security this ward years since Safeway closed its doors have been courted fill void now six later happened point creative thinking needs take What independent Currently discussing option beginning stages plan government involvement Youth Although survey sample study was small clearly demonstrated better nutrition From foods consuming getting nutrients integrating agriculture science local public combining curriculums Students can learn first hand sustainable proper balance fruits vegetables skipped meals addressed district offer freereduced breakfast basis lunch however suggests many students taking advantage program Further done topic due concerns safety kinds offered Perhaps focus choice eating habits reveal useful information Appendices______________________________________________________ Appendix Governing Congressional Representation Eleanor Holmes Norton DDC congressional representation Congresswoman House Representatives She full speaking rights house floor she cannot vote Cong nonbinding democratic presidential primary January became nation bring national attention districts lack senate voting Legislative Rayburn Office Building Washington Phone Fax hearing impaired Council Councilmember Sandra Allen Chair Committee Human Services District Columbia Pennsylvania Avenue Suite Email cmallendccouncilus Constituent Martin Luther King Room Offices National Press Street Ave Local Advisory Neighborhood Commission Mailing Address Meeting Location Professional Date lst Tuesday ANC Name Anthony Muhammad Box Barbara Clark Ridge Place Fred Bradley Yavocka Young Juanita Jefferson Morris Dianne Glover Douglas Lendia Johnson Howard Savanah MPD Police Station Center Alabama McGee Streets Leonard Watson Wagner Karl Fraser Knox Terrace vacant Constance Thomas Stanton Gladys General Kenneth Baker Savannah Jacque Patterson MLK Please call Wednesday Dorthea Ferrell Stevens Dion Jordan Mary Cuthbert Mlk Calvin Lockridge Raleigh Kemp Halley Hadley Hospital Thursday Alice Brandywine Elmira Absalom Soisette Lumpkin Galveston Apt Robin Ijames Maria Powell Theresa Jones Congress Heights Mississippi Seegars Christopher Hawthorne Valley Melvin Sims Leon Swain Misissippi Williams Barnaby Public Assistance Department wwwdhsdcgov East Sets policy provides social services rehabilitation selfsufficiency including childhood development assistance disability WIC Health state Agency Apply Sattelite office Service DCPS Schools School Type Grade Levels Number Zip Code Birney Draper Wahler FerebeeHope Garfield Green Hendley Chesapeak Leckie Malcolm McGogney Wheeler Moten Livingston Savoy Shannon Simon Naylor Terrell Turner Wilkinson Pomeroy JHS Bruce Hart SHS Ballou STAY Altern Choice Academy Douglass Spec Hospitals Clinics Greater Southeast Southern Free Wards River Clinic Capitol Serves Adults Children Operates Sliding Fee ScaleFree those pay Hours Hunt Monday Good Hope Mon Tues Thur Fri Wed Thurs noon Market Chapel AME June Nov SFMNPEBT accepted AMM MayNovember SFMNP EBT Pantries Soup 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| Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual | Allegra Cira | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual is a curriculum for training volunteers to incorporate screenings for food stamps and children’s health insurance into existing free tax preparation… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Intake Coordinator Training Manual work product the Tax Counseling Project project Center for Economic Progress and cannot used reproduced distributed without express written consent East Madison Suite Chicago Copyright January contents this publication were created Allegra Cira Emerson National Hunger Fellow Fellowship program Congressional Page Coordinating Complementary Services Sites Introduction Why Narrative Preparing Season Creation Position Curriculum Volunteer Job Description Additional Materials Notes Initial Site Reflection Appendix Benefits Working People Flier Edited part serves diverse population middle lowincome individuals families through free tax preparation sites its While services raising awareness Earned Income Credit EITC are main components realizes that there other beneficial public programs may offer financial assistance clients such decided incorporate several complementary onsite including screening food health insurance low nocost bank accounts voter registration Together with many these further mission aiding identifying reaching attainable goals thus moving them towards greater economic selfsufficiency chose implement selected season order make successful staff began share ideas service providers local organizations community members better understand already being done each learn more about circumstances residents neighborhood able create siteappropriate plan 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| The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County:… | Roxanne Caines | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) | Emergency Food Recipients, Food Retailers, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future identifies challenges that prevent utilization of the FMNP… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Advocacy Retooled | Sarah Garrett, Patience Butler | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | Advocacy Retooled is an innovative anti-hunger and poverty advocacy toolkit targeted at community level anti-hunger leaders designed to communicate the importance of advocacy work in eradicating hunger… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Advocacy Retooled When you imagine movement for social change picture the faces inspiring leaders Martin Luther King Nelson Mandela hold mirror see your own reflection Social movements are made millions ordinary people trying live with meaning and solidarity world that does its best drum message Look out Number One Many small acts make The who engage these actions tell themselves they need something although know this one particular act may not immediate difference Standing post office Peace sign writing letter editor support antihunger bill getting together around kitchen table friends write elected officials happens when thousands seemingly insignificant begin cascade creating unstoppable force Segregation crumbles Berlin Wall falls bigotry defeated ballot box troops come home following tools will help spread others community assist generating more crucial Toolls Start Talkin Pantry III Kitchen Table Advocates Building Business Alliances While term advocacy means lot different things definition speak behalf some issue person thats where can Just start talking about what knowhunger poverty exist most communities nobody better qualified talk issues than fact job share information whole aware problems persist Talk school groups church presentations members city council creative how approach Develop engaging interactive enclosed CDROM has get started Dispelling Myths NutsnBolts This short PowerPoint presentation outlines basics advocacywhat why important types orienting volunteers staff 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Minutes ABC Special Report Peter Jennings Get Fat Without Really Trying Aired Monday December read excerpts Getting leader advocating Work aimed root Specific reauthorization TANF tax reform goal gain thorough understanding connection long works agricultural research link sustainable agriculture Engage securitynutrition expert handson grocery shopping guaranteed rethink State Extension Officers Hopes keeping theme hope design implement coming Implement defined Examples past Projects February Heart Valentines marks Day silly arts crafts supplies cards Few adults anymore asks card party send climate Whether perspective numerical position Therefore KTA valentines supporters night ask date reps Messages under promote fair revenue Complete Decide whether Determine might host craft big art materials week full info house senate Spread word invite invited broadest pool potential Think impacted cuts familiar Put turnout paper clearly task Assign worth glue glitter construction markers Invitees 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| Five Year Strategic Plan to Stamp out Hunger | Corina Bullock, Heather Axford | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers, Service Providers | 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 | Emergency Food Recipients, Service Providers | 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 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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 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| Fighting Childhood Hunger in Anchorage: A Report on the Kids… | Shawn Powers | 2005 | Emergency Food Network, Kids Cafes | Children, Emergency Food Recipients | Alaska, Anchorage, Domestic | Fighting Childhood Hunger in Anchorage: A Report on the Kids Cafe Program evaluated Kids Cafe as a solution to the problem of childhood hunger in Alaska’s largest… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Fighting Childhood Hunger Anchorage report the Kids Caf Program HungerFree Community Report Shawn Powers Bill Emerson National Fellow Principle Declaration Rights Child proclaimed General Assembly November liked when they had meatloaf That was good Jermaine age Participant Muldoon Boys and Girls Club Alaska The child shall enjoy benefits social security she entitled grow develop health have right adequate nutrition housing recreation medical services Contents Introduction State Costs Poverty Data from Census Usage Services Present Conditions Historical Background Trends Site Placement Voices Princess Expanding Needs Opportunities New Sites Central Kitchen Capacity Angelica Kimberly Awareness Conclusion Notes References Acknowledgements Fellows Photo Credits program emerging tool fight against childhood hunger helps meet needs hungry atrisk children providing nutritious meals snacks but much more than just food sites also provide recreational education activites positive role models safe spaces Most operate hours after school temptations crime drugs may within easiest reach over one year old feeding approximately seven continuing might wish that place where did not need exist all were assured nourishment places learn play Unfortunately like rest country such Half stamp recipients are half people who rely Francis House citys largest pantry most recent data indicate ten live below federal poverty line here percent likely adults With Alaskas high cost living these statistics understate true extent problem This assessment current state opportunities challenges facing seeks needy intended only for staff board directors everyone with stake mission district officials community antihunger leaders government concerned citizens hope this will raise awareness problems address analysis help guide programs expansion create new links between other stakeholders Part discusses consequences provides snapshot whom currently serving includes recommendations site placements future kitchen space suggestions how Parts include boxes featuring participating tried represent their voices accurately possible names been changed February One greatest tragedies scandals contemporary America midst great material wealth millions risk make matters worse issue often seems unpublicized unnoticed Despite shared belief deserve special protection far Children singleparent homes disadvantaged minority groups especially vulnerable While there wide safety net public private nonprofits many suffer poor anyway permanent physical intellectual emotional situation different trends described above evident well Nearly lives third School District ASD elementary middle students qualify free reducedprice lunch challenge organizations similarly dedicated face section reviews findings research bigpicture inadequate pose number risks mental wellbeing Numerous studies examined outcomes households lacking access sufficient has found negative effects insufficiency following areas Physical foodinsufficient overall status frequent colds ear infections anemia Hungry stunted growth weakened immune systems These experience visits doctors emergency rooms Academic performance Studies linked lower standardized test scores diminished retention learned higher likelihood repeating grade rates suspension absenteeism tardiness Emotional tend levels anxiety irritability hyperactivity aggressive destructive behaviors withdrawn distressed depressive disorders suicidal suggests devastating families affected schools society large Failing feed our adequately failing invest human capital Providing thing prevents futher down impossible know exactly any time However can confident thousands having enough eat detailed uptotheminute picture More available rate remained essentially unchanged suggesting present substantially what Over According those United States misleading since Lower states Many officially same standard elsewhere Mirroring national proportion reported under years respectively Asian American Native Hispanic Hawaiian Pacific Islander African Caucasian Singleparent twoparent Only two parents contrast single father mother Another way quantifying through enrollment lowincome Food Stamp Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF Special Supplemental Nutrition Women Infants WIC Commodity CSFP Each individuals certain income level frequently relied assistance last From December accessed stamps benefited used both numbers reflect point during transient users Since eligible participate estimated participation population figures underestimate disproportionate share comprise Eightyseven accessing survey conducted Catholic Social receive its respondents said sometimes skip due lack experienced homelessness some Transition Homelessness Project Title Department identified July June must homeless shelter hotel transitional home Among project including preschool secondary Elementary total entire five Provision which sufficiently offer potentially show Thousands benefit early Lowincome until enrolled Enrollment pregnant postpartum breastfeeding women applicants month infants mostly important keep mind translate directly into cases probably prevent going What however come asserted conclusive highly suggestive Cafs unique eliminating particular fill gaps left components system meal snack afterschool subsidized activity less stigma associated them agencies resource reason another utilize fullest Finally simply hang out socialize mentoring tutoring best break cycle helping succeed keeping away small scale serves diverse constituencies overview existing reaching begin brief discussion history behind then move placement background product collaboration Bank FBA major bank Beans day center near downtown organization itself came existence incorporating Deli doing business structure existed before preparing drawing distributing process continues now central involved creating facilitate donations according Jim Crockett past executive director Some inclined support childrens vice versa explained For made sense separate could actively target donate causes addition raising money administrative oversight logistical individual brought federallysubsidized summer months sponsored Summer Service SFSP three partner ensure continue affiliate working toward becoming Americas Second Harvest nationwide network banks rescue Inspired grassroots effort Savannah Georgia created today Becoming would enable local resources conferences technical expertise funding Perhaps noteworthy ConAgra Foods Feeding Better seed grants start serve weekly basis Table lists along average fed each type served indication whether transportation participants roughly divided categories category draw primarily immediate neighborhood fairly open membership few requirements Clubs fit description projects Campfire USA Loussac Manor Strawberry Village referred Crossroads teenagers experiencing pregnancy parenting belongs latter Little Steps severe disturbances targets very specific Heritage Center High draws Anchorages Alaskan Natives Indians specialized programwide predominantly account client Middle significantly smaller portion Four almost attend preschoolers breakdown somewhat biased fact exclusively Considering alone benefiting Figure summarizes methods utilized get overwhelming majority walking provided About walk location van bus option rides guardians carpooling Approximately arrive Once again taken case use siteprovided critical question accessible participant pool essential accessibility visual representation relative map attendance boundaries region represents catchment area shaded receiving darker shades indicating proportions Mountain View Tyson Williwaw Fairview North Star Attendance Areas Percentage Students Receiving Free ReducedPrice Lunch because majorities locations appear stars distance four surrounded circle quartermile radius Any his her anyone harsh winter quite challenging indicates situated Two located regions Located lightershaded anomaly reality known pocket middleclass close meaningful given selective worth noting dinner founded first kind Recreation lies inside Elgin Jones energetic brotherandsister tag team able remain seated long tell little about experiences They grandmother siblings taking Its fun You lot things instead being bored club offers range activities basketball computer lab foosball tables enjoys hanging friends playing Magic YuGiOh collectable card games become young philanthropists Were bake sale tsunami victims When hit kids man thats sad And dinners gives thumbs mixed picky eater hate everything potatoes uncooked carrots Apparently though exception Cafe ate slices stomach started hurting already hundreds setting sights even There questions growing nonprofit focuses should happen arrangement becomes unsustainable increase among discussed previous still considerable impact priority establishing Schools similar highestneed closest opposite side Glenn Highway Prioritizing highneed effective strategy expanding East Wonder Park Ptarmigan bounded north Debarr Road south lie neither reports coming either neighborhoods wellserved Spenard Northwood Willow Crest relatively South commonly considered lowerincome west Seward Taku Klatt unserved noted prior creation adding manner partnerships Pending affiliation build scratch SRC twin lends variety operation additional affiliated Woodland Ave Lake Hood Sandalwood Abbott Loop wellpositioned does McLaughlin Youth Providence Drive juvenile detention facility administrators expressed interest exploring possibility clubs village excellent approach offering residential coordinator complaining looking building principal nearby Staff meeting genuine although finding volunteers supervise ongoing Their supervision concern spread thin Century Learning Centers CCLCs extra difficulty work milk minimal Government Hill Russian Jack ideal selected academic while regulatory hurdles clear least conversation cannot sustained indefinitely estimates produce per around preparation capacity done reaches mark potential strategies mutually exclusive Conducting prepare possibly task parts avoid interference bestequipped Given relationships implement lose efficiency advantages centralized Establishing Creating supplement replace second trend dualmission kitchens job training culinary arts famous example Washington practices model hiring own clients King Career jobtraining University campus operated Culinary Arts produces cafeteria Principal Guy Okada chefs indicated paying limited sack Whether successful look seriously expands partnership haziest promising Student changes next result Reauthorization Act mandates districts wellness policies Depending enacted significant Nutritions distribution uncertainty prepared vivacious yearold student Districts alternative parenthood met give cooking demonstration classmates appeared career guidance counselor West told wouldnt stayed without Ive gotten graduating semester grades better values opportunity interact sympathetic peers teachers People relate drama closer refreshing change dont think respected crap didnt dad Occasionally strangers hard WalMart say Arent you knocked Following graduation hopes nursing perhaps UAA care daughter glad mature drink smoke sleep everybody plans send intimate teacher peer facilities enthusiasm receptiveness regarding require approval superintendent Health Human complicating factor sanitation union contracts hired costeffective engaging yet widely key constituency course aware avenues increasing Helping Give Out Supplies HUGSS joint Lutheran Salvation Army distributes supplies beginning Information distributed Nurses nurses front lines established relationship nonperishable offices hungerrelated complaints capitalize information Other venue spreading word pantries Disseminating fast simple makes referrals making referral appropriate calls lead conversations callers beneficial familiar appears family dynamic solving Although city poised sustaining success ensuring connections All signs eager engage assist closely together goal Research summarized Consequences Insecurity collected Bureau Fact Finder viewed January Connie Hutchinson USDA Reaching Those Need Participation Rates httpwwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticipation Reachingpdf Survey results Pantry Consumer summary Trish OGorman Norton Starr Mersbergen Margaret Duggan Municipality httpwwwsecondharvestorgsite_contentasps supervisors Ibid thanks Ophelia DarganSteed Demographics GIS generating equal count Relatively mentioned previously Thanks Liberty Kyser perspective thank Congressional covering printing costs John Kelly Susannah Morgan Richelle Plummer Ruth RileyElvsaas Shannon Walters developing Jill Shaw assisting proofreading publication DemographicsGIS page Barb Dexter Ardene Eaton Julia Fawcett Brent Rock pertaining enrollments Clarissa Ridgway office yearlong leadership development trains tribute late Rep devoted energies fellowship consists sixmonth field followed policy photos except author courtesy istockphotocom Cover top Gisele Wright Greg Mullis bottom Nikki Ward Bobbie Osborne Page Noranen Azit Tan Kian Khoon Birgit Lieske Joey Nelson |
| Advocating for Change | David Pedulla | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Food Policy Councils/Coalitions | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, Service Providers | 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 |
| Workers Rights Advocate Action Manual | Sarah Osmer | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Advocates (including legal advocates), Workers (including farm workers) | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Workers Rights Advocate Action Manual, designed for use by worker centers throughout the country, provides information on labor laws and detailed action guides for addressing a range… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Worker Rights Advocate Action Manual Interfaith Center IWRC Centro Trabajadores Edition Chicago Committee Issues Table Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Organization Overview Mission and Core Principles Program Areas Area Workers Initiative CAWRI Your Role Advocates Main Tasks Guide Popular Education Telephone Counseling Wage Hour Discrimination Health Safety Family Medical Leave Compensation Unemployment Immigration SSA NoMatch Letters Unions Direct Organizing Other LowWage Additional Resources Recruitment Materials Spanish Vocabulary Contacts Websites Testimonies Suggested Readings Work more than way make living form continuing participation Gods creation the dignity work protected then basic rights workers must respectedthe right productive decent fair wages organize join unions private property economic initiative Excerpt from Catholic Bishops Social Teachings needed goto guide that would help them master their multifaceted fastpaced took this project during field placement CICWI Emerson National Hunger Fellow The Fellowship program Congressional CHC whose mission fight hunger developing leaders While was primary focus over past several months recognize thank many people organizations contributed manual This not have been possible without contributions worker advocates including Lupita Aguila Antonia Dempsey Beth Johnson Erica Sweitzer director Jos Oliva Their ideas shaped into document reflects knowledge experience our diverse network Special thanks Jennifer Barger Organizer for serving chief editor her sections also grateful Marjorie Goldmans editorial comments Thanks attorneys Alejandro Caffarelli Laurie Wardell well Angie Loftus OSHA reviewing labor law credit Northland Poster Collective its generous contribution artwork included extremely Siegel Ltd financial support Kristin Anderson ongoing guidance throughout And finally you all courage justice face abuse exploitation workplace inspires enlivens movement lowwage United States May continue stand solidarity with struggle bring Sarah Osmer Author CenterChicago Class request additional copies suggest changes andor additions please contact sosmerthehungercenterorg josenicwjorg Printing expenses donated firm Two Prudential Plaza Suite Illinois Where referral government agency where retention attorney preferable represents employees contingent fee basis types wage cases unpaid overtime may contacted intended serve includes information role tasks laws action guides addressing issues resources encourage consult regularly organized issue can turn 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ethnicity national origin sexual orientation educational background language citizenship status invited Respect Dignity deserve respect principle particularly important come often disrespect indignity places employment RiskTaking Challenging unjust systems involves personal risks job loss reduction pay forms employer retaliation some willing take fully actively participate risktaking activities achieve abuses endure part collaboration between nongovernment advocacy Department Labor federal EEOC Through assist filing administrative complaints agencies Workplace direct actions involve members pressuring employers abusive practices telephone calls letters meetings delegations prayer vigils press conferences rallies creative tacticts Legal Clinics connects who experienced legal violations hosting regular clinics During receive free consultation Often minimal charge Union encourages organzing educating connecting jurisdiction industry supporting step operate using principles popular 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| Linking Anti-Hunger Organizations to Free Tax Preparation | Daniele Nyirandutiye | 2005 | Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Community Members, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Linking Anti-Hunger Organizations to Free Tax Preparation outlines various outreach efforts made by the Center for Economic Progress to connect clients of emergency food providers in Illinois… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps… | Lucinda Megill | 2005 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Community Members, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps at Farmer’s Markets details the process of making food stamp acceptance a reality at outdoor farmer’s markets,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Bridging the Technological Divide guide accepting Food Stamps farmers markets Emerson National Hunger Fellowship HungerFree Community Report Lucinda Megill Table Contents Introduction Security Becoming authorized retailer Systems Third Party Processors Launching Final Comments Appendix AVendor Handout BPress release and press ideas The same year that Crescent City Farmers Market opened Louisiana announced would changing from paper coupons Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT market was set New Orleans parking lot with electricity telephone access because these technological problems unable connect local lowincome shoppers federal dollars Accepting winwinwin situation small family fishers businesses benefit spent their stands customers fresh products neighborhood economy benefits multiplier effect which shows Stamp least double circulation such then why dont more across country accept food stamps One major obstacle one how phone line hurdle dividethe following help make sense maze authorizations electronic money nuts bolts getting word out this you will find tips steps for becoming vendor about exactly some information companies sell pointofsale machines handle transactions addition plugs into increasing security your community understand our process Our Story each section condition all residents obtain safe culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate diet through sustainable system maximizes selfreliance social justice Mike Hamm Anne Bellows wwwfoodsecurityorg are hub innovation Richard McCarthy has commented can centers commercial activity meeting places stage celebrating culture they also link chain fights insecurity article published illustrates fight against hunger Pains Gambit Weekly staff Hungry kids anxious apt suffer chronic illness likely have behavioral Orleanians famous love affair But far too many people who live here bed hungry numbers staggering need level nobody right now says Jenny Rodgers spokeswoman Second Harvest Bank increased its southern distribution roughly times over past two decades but still not enough services grown were reaching everybody needs Last Monday Aug Mayor Ray Nagin joined announce plan Blueprint End designed reduce city half next five years Its part nationwide effort spearheaded coalition AntiHunger Organizations developed spells what private citizens nonprofit organizations government Currently four children insecure households This largely due widespread poverty months Census report found percent second worst rate nation top Blueprints list priorities better national Program established currently feeds millions Americans mostly families Nationwide program Participation rising rapidly where federally funded pays per day recipients Louisianas Department Social Services DSS administers worked hard barriers Applicants owned cars even paying car note once turned away had assets Recent legislation changed shares computer files state Education foodstamp automatically eligible free school lunches should consider suggested changes adding evening weekend hours offices miss work there submit State Outreach Plan feds provide matching funds outreach workers stationed pantries schools public housing complexes unemployment could applicants fill programs sevenpage application spot examine whether current levels feed recipient entire month general especially younger protected unless reaches severe household Typically moms dads grandparents skip meals eat certain days house adults shouldnt either Minneapolis doctor initiated study hospital after number her patients couldnt afford groceries quit taking insulin lifethreatening She three hypoglycemic reactions able buy secret innercity stores expensive offering little any produce Hall creative ways participants healthy affordable foods They example establish pay cards Parish Schools ensure every kid breakfast lunch afterschool summer What happens otherwise outlined titled Obesity When available regular basis poor often rely less highcalorie stave off creates odd both obesity schoolage girls foodinsecure participation reduces risk Research students Theyre workingpoor stretched thin utility bills rent medicine child care only seven working receives childcare subsidy Only renters rental assistance commitment cutting administration reevaluate approaches health Money used goes long run prevent visits boost achievement neighbors 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Alliance Portland cassiaherroninsightbbcom Cindy Genrty Director Connections cgentryfoodconnectorg Young Kim Center youngfondymarketorg Economic Institute Loyola University ccfmloynoedu Thanks listed above answering countless providing Field Baton Rogue Bobbi patience Step Together underwrite support step wwwsteptogethernolaorg Congressional Washington committed developing leaders sponsor wwwhungercenterorg inspiration encouragement vision got project maintained sustained wwwcrescentcityfarmersmarketorg Vendor EBTFood Fact Sheet start guidelines Agriculture similar customer decide want Swipe booth ORANGE Then deposited account You just green CHANGE give denominations easier than illegal exchange cash Okay Produce milk meat bread candy cold prepared seeds plants Not okay alcohol tobacco pet nonfood item served hot meant eaten store things Green Plate Special sno balls shots wheat grass Sales Tax charge sale take payments items payment later IMPORTANT Your comments contribute success ability region expands utilize Deep South Violating stop affect ease cooperation enthusiasm Contact Darlene further Press Release AlertFor Immediate accepts Purchase Great Visuals Starting Wednesday expanding swipe allowing Spending winwin increases nutritional provides basic safety net United States approximately amounting million goal alleviating malnutrition permitting nutritious normal channels trade dollar doubled impact multiplied continues circulate area ideal smallscale producers Fellow assigned Hope House sponsored policy hits asphalt weve piloted share experience communities interested Executive Economics parent organization expansion collaboration collaboratively throughout build supportive environments enable improve burden diabetes Bridget Kelly Manager department initiates promotes ecologically sound economic development Greater Housed Twomey Peace Justice uniquely embodies institutions core Jesuit values creating socially enables individuals fulfill full human potential 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| Hunger in Florida: Five-Year Partnership Improves Food Security | Dan Murphy, Andrea Matsuoka | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members | Domestic, Florida, Tallahassee | Hunger in Florida: Five-Year Partnership Improves Food Security linked quantitative data with qualitative “highlights” (actions or projects undertaken by each state agency in order to improve eligible… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Health The Efforts the Florida Food Security Team Have PaidOff rise Participation has increased each major feeding and nutrition programs past five years bringing billions federal dollars into state local economies while serving those need greater percentage population access enough food for active healthy living Insecurity insecure households decreased compared increase insecurity defined USDA lack fully meet basic needs all times due financial resources For complete information how were deemed see Understanding Data Methodology wwwcenteronhungerorgpdfunderstandingpdf Background |
| A Closer Look at Immigrant-Access Barriers in the Massachusetts Food… | Katherine Mastman | 2005 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Immigrants, Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | A Closer Look at Immigrant-Access Barriers in the Massachusetts Food Stamp Program is an in-depth analysis of the intersection between policy and implementation. It links specific policy… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger Manual | Erin Hoekstra | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | The Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger Manual is a detailed toolkit that provides information to newly-established roundtables about how to conduct outreach, facilitate meetings, and train advocates… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger Manual Erin Hoekstra Bill Emerson National Fellow For more information about OFRAH Norene Goplen Ave Portland wwwofrahorg the Congressional Center and Fellowship Pennsylvania Washington wwwhungercenterorg Table Contents Organization Membership III Activities Public Policies Communications Fact Sheets VII Programs Mission Strategies History Structure How why did form What roundtable structure organization are conveners statewide local responsibilities Benefits for groups Contact MISSION The seeks explore complexities hunger engaging diverse religious communities throughout state direct service developing solutions root causes through education public policy STRATEGIES convene Conversations learn from each other probe questions share host Consultations connect with our neighbors who hungry broaden understanding members called encourage Commitments congregations organizations individuals advocate work toward legislative session many representatives their faith met Salem interfaith day They wondered they not come together often around issues specifically issue concern that all held common From this moment was born These became original began find people also cared join them kicked off first annual Harvest Hope breakfast October Gov Kulongoski keynote speaker Metro spring hosted daylong conference featuring speakers James McDonald Vice President Bread World Eric Shockman Mazon fall worked expansion development roundtables date forming Lane County North Coast area Marion egalitarian group forms specific set case made advocates providers Each representative table has equal status voice meetings governs itself consensus except recommendations addition focusing its nature therefore bring different perspective based individual beliefs values every member shares life philosophy motivation fighting most effective when varied perspectives hungerfighting but same time conversations must respect everyone present foster inclusiveness Though have some volunteer out logistics meeting times locations compile agendas rotate facilitation amongst themselves volunteers because facilitate discussions well actions operate both level responsible coordination larger educational andor advocacy events things like technical advising existing growth including new OFRAHwide objectives inform across educate Assure vision mission engage community seeking Establish strategies achieve organizational bylaws operating guidelines Recruit establish major Encourage recruitment Provide communication within web site newsletters email similar tools press venues support Gather research material resources Host conferences Determine Seek assure presence expressions empower enrich Planning assigning lead reflection component Facilitating Conducting outreach ensure truly Forwarding notices calendar places news placed website Maintaining minutes forwarding posted Providing pictures webpage quarterly basis sending short report activities any pertinent included online newsletter Sending updated rosters Lead Convener roster changes see section Statewide Conveners Kimberly Allain Council MidWillamette Vincent Paul Society Box svdpdiropenorg Bob Castagna Catholic Conference Burnside rcastagnaarchdpdxorg Jonathan Enz Monroe United Methodist Orchard Street drevenzwebstreetcom Lutheran Advocacy LutheranAdvocateaolcom Emily Gottfried American Jewish Committee Chapter Morrison Ste gottfriedeajcorg Horenstein Federation Capitol Hwy bobjewishportlandorg Phillip KennedyWong Ecumenical Ministries Bancroft Suite pwongemoregonorg Kurt Rizer Shepherd Valley Cornell kurtrizersovlutherancom Don Shaw Presbyterian Action Presbytery Cascades Laddington Court peaceandhungercascadespresbyteryorg Technical Advisor Kim Thomas Food Bank kthomasoregonfoodbankorg Mailing Address Community Services Northwest Webmaster Bylaw Recruitment Members Sample letter Brochure Timeline Copy Individual membership Roster parties which eligible formal faithbased agencies may become filling returning convener vital gain memberships Only ability cast vote voting situations SECTION MEMBERSHIP Section Regular Faithbased Any number personnel attend general shall only one There limit regular category affiliated above welcome participate committees official listing interested All agree uphold statement diversity reason fulfill done attendees highly encouraged seek represent folders good way reach potential include will help decision Letter describing This returned order congregation Please sample copies 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| Sharing a Common Goal: A Qualitative Study on the Challenges… | Mariestella Fisher-Vélez | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Advocates (including legal advocates), Policymakers | Domestic, New York, New York | Sharing a Common Goal: A Qualitative Study on the Challenges Face by New York City’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Possible Role of Advocacy Organizations in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | qualitative study the challenges faced New York Citys Human Resources Administration HRA and possible role advocacy organizations helping overcome them Mariestella FischerVlez Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February This research was produced partnership with Now Formerly known CFRC Executive Summary which charge administering Food Stamp Program within city continues face many despite significant recent accomplishments Advocacy groups such Community Resource Center provide outreach assistance potentially eligible food stamp clients prescreening determine whether they may for how much Both are partners other private communitybased larger effort called Card Access Project FCAP led nonprofit United Way promote awareness access Using nine interviews administrators center managers workers well several prescreeners one nonCFRC antihunger advocate field visit observations this paper explores administrative practices its willingness work order achieve similar goals ways that can best assist experienced limitations short timeframe limited sample advocates employees Findings described under three main topics each broken down further into specific sections some even subsections Common Perceptions Outside View Attitude Barriers HRAs Response Lack communication between part administration level ground management Perception Factors issues affecting Overall bureaucracy resources staffing Funding politics Discussion Recommendations How together resolve Changing perspectives What should not Improving The last finding topic offer relevant recommendations based suggestions given during literature barriers site visits centers Possible explore dispel misperceptions miscommunication among suggest what active innovative approaches like take redefine their effective overall movement Sharing Goal Introduction Over past years City have criticized local governments federal FSP has lawsuits accusing organization wrongfully denying misinforming recipients consistent basis regularly presenting Most investigates impede people from receiving benefits entitled Oftentimes these studies present list mostly targeted changing Conversations support common negative perceptions However there seems very little information regarding perspective made July were currently over million Yorkers stamps accomplishment achieved gradually few Yet approximately but enrolled specifically particular struggles must day gain clearer more balanced NYC conducted both upper Emerging two separate pictures opinion inefficient ineffective defense itself recently substantial improvements program delivery examined community bridge disconnect while establishing clear roles guidelines will lead increased participation greater service First however important note certain affect scope Due nature Fellows time constraint Through programmanaged Congressional DCfellows assigned placements case five months yearlong fellowship where learn about hunger poverty before furthering knowledge understanding national Washington initial motivation focus originated desire links Again due constraints Participation Hits One MillionSee References refers unless otherwise specified political coordinating government entity findings presented represent only small total ranging frontline twelve longstanding ten all interviewed Data also included six different throughout Brooklyn Bronx Manhattan comments ideas thoughts used official statements views whole rather individuals hence factually wrong reason method picture peoples opinions instead prescribed viewpoint There still hereon correct because show thinking respect thus experiences extracted assumed nor According article programs initiatives successfully prescreened since June received using sophisticated data analysis tool track results FCAPWith project collaborated nonprofits expertise funding technical development ensure effectiveness strengthen capacity deliver services fact plays ongoing involving kept mind when reading does need increase guarantee improved customer citywide Based type direct offers Despite parts who expressed seemingly equal enrollment initiative While considerable commendable improving internal frustrations providing better unique position develop stronger relations help purpose major problems found mainly lack propose solutions overcoming intent appealing proposals aim involved Our Programs InitiativesSee goal efficient timely flexible those Rather than just criticize implement own could assume responsibility collaborating turn would eliminate creating alleviate burden external systemic following section presents general divided Each split discuss connections Finding view Interviews revealed CFRCs doubt genuineness commitment ensuring receive appreciation play result either personal prescreener believes misinform purposely shoo away Further attitudes indifference include skills jobs noted affects morale application experience strongly rudest bunch another stated theyre looking reasons disqualify frustration indicates feel working hard words perception share proper All showed great interest being able chaperone skeptical open felt accompany preparing ahead once see true realities then get discouraged turned off disillusioned Also most acknowledge likely overworked underpaid undertrained undereducated added indicate ease assisting had run complications relied exposed encountered trying apply Complaints dont care wrongly deny person sometimes hang phone client said tell you sit soon come without letting explain your first treat animal making wait told appointment positive did mention having caseworker went out his way Saturday update her Nevertheless majority sampled attitude Yorks Public Advocate Office completed investigation issued report Locked Out Working Families Unlawfully Denied Stamps contradicted Bloomberg administrations claim accessibility things closed hour early extended office hours option mail fax applications often denied investigators refused evening appointments September Advocates remaining acknowledged These after readily available mailing faxing proxy submit acceptable Recent January Five misstated interested applicant though distributed Even talking worker representative remains give same misinformed broad scale Three drop hisher visited applicants call schedule again contrary discouraging considering options supposed encouraged receptionist regardless exceptions gave visiting weekday Some later afternoon makes unlikely seen Only promoted Fortunately asked Gotbaum See zip code correctly responded affirmative troubling confirm continued existence been interview wonders why next factors training contrast staff portrayed citys offering business per region They now allowed others make Clearly correspond abovementioned suggests levels operations actually happening various accounts trainings perceive claimed component trainingsa mentioned cultural educates surrounding Previously manager explained rude reputation wants file civil rights complaint immediately couple Back Basics refresh administrator audit shows deficiency trained aforementioned claims contradict previous question actual frequency current methods know anything diversity responses points misperception held resource clientdriven reality belief stem situations representatives lot find verify think job rules idea serving interests facilitate intends facilitating involve incorporates process progress continue daily servicing improve shed light understaffing hinder increasing partnerships director big push budgetary shared struggle attempt large volume spend line place instance feels overwhelmed unit Sometimes supervisor sits too high behalf problem bringing MPU illustrated limits amount tasks answering phones Hence newly hired involves learning bit she learned manual handson implies taken less obviously eligibility specialists errors misinformation illustrate existing insufficient meet caseload exists prevents listed changes difficult answer system number coming neverending feeling point recertification cases month around eventually public areas addition juggle new including walkins qualify expedited issue concern discussed efforts numbers whom unprepared ineligible already overcrowded needs considered devising feasible long endemic biggest complaints heard mistakes brought aware unable Reasons decreasing huge influx inadequate technology plague goes beyond any impact understand poor arise direction productivity affected state hampered outdated computer causing written pass someone else unfortunately interactive cant function easily Currently takes minutes afterwards spent writing finish keep papers bureaucratic performance pointed Another computers union something pleads placed request mobile offices processing vans neighborhoods going quote Nov funded USDA Thus concerns revolve routine implicate policies enacted Unfortunately systemwide trickle negatively individual efficiency During responsible money decisions looks staying decides good decide against keeping mean costs yet begin paint factor impacts necessarily values priorities allocation funds gives giving totally matching contribution according states cover cost renewed through Farm reduce reimbursed below paidover billion compared Fiscal Year complicated deals Medicaid knowing percentage days That becomes doing pushing puts deal associated year Therefore reimbursement barrier full requirements hire left leaving matter cap Opportunities Collaboration Across Services ProgramsSee commented far budgeting depends sizes try allocate proportionally top accurate distribution certainly viewed contributing technological mayor himself spoken publicly advocated child nutrition saying children cannot wellfed Ideally proposed say manner adults significance leverage drawing attention says statement press everyone argument mayors likewise example describing intersect spends revenues emergency aids systems drives treating firefighters policemen relief validate letter informing him massive helps fund astounding use advocating administer effectively chose raise average pantry allotment family whereas clearly misguided examples above expected control coverage enrollees especially draw managed policy Under influencing extensive emerged relate incorporate quotes interviewees previously faces recognize themselves closely suggested regular meetings helpful partnershipwould benefit comment sheds here interaction ends perceived frustrated connection Force wed rapport enemies enemy status allowing incognito requires directing suggestion establish contact Initiating achieving allow operates observation match managements differs address differences misperceive houses agencies translate send document copies easier lowincome step proposal defined facilitation commit side strengths compensate weaknesses collaboration consistently attend participate brainstorming sessions representation foster implementation emphasized interesting brings door creates pressure Albeit realize actions unforeseen rest preventing Catch stampeligible right eating basic necessity harder taxing necessary truly stuck efficiently handle Several displayed apprehension always unfair delude waste group hands flyers materials promoting really explaining relates noshow rate Lastly wellinformed appear observe serve watchdogs across desk particularly plenty showcases Interest potential believe exhibit appreciate value hinted degree skepticism intentions offered sure anyone whos tried reached She directors board review For every Fordham Hill area settlement house reach bring establishments teach immigrants abroad hints successful advocacyHRA prepare knows anticipate higher train perhaps smaller criteria regulations preparation documentation sending terms recommended ideal documents fill create packets rent detail grants supports ideally chance With regard selecting week pick picked reliable want importance possibly maintain maintaining saving meeting thereby streamlining preemptively removing delays inform reassure Quoting Dec Comment properly goto simplify Perhaps posited prescreen define follow happy trust informed cooperate raised adopt When accuse distrust fostered coalition consensus coalitionapproved prescreenings encourage agreed Outreach advertising ethnic radio stations newspapers word mouth conduct churches congregations times Providing members congregation seek assuming entre havehaving forming sides honest realistic consider provides uses media sources languages assists unite burdens enter campaign receives families adhere procedures applying detailed incentives reform farm bill reforms supported helped complex Together join change hurt meant immediate action conversation Prescreeners partner chaperones enough encouraging showing slight caution kind involvement prefer reinforces enhanced cooperation frank dialogue addresses delineates relationship builds titled human reminded social economic wellbeing differ populations multiple supplement raises excellent employers providers organizationswe increasingly interdependent opportunities add economy depending decreased intake sought followed entities interdependence wrote abovequoted recognizes challenging suffer responsibilities Once Political leaders researchers recognizing solved silos success recognized dependent upon ability sector ready comprehensive needed composed eleven organizationsachieved tremendous task identifying joint activities publishing defining flexibility applicable centralizing sharing simplifying processes implementing onestop operation utilize accountability outcome measures reward outcomes final depend proves initiated willing table initiators collaborators incredibly beneficial Much includes suggesting gap caseworkers obvious pertains directives prevent propagation Since partnering andor quantitative interactions end occurring established whose FCAPparticipating endeavor conjunction tracking strategies enroll wisely cities San Francisco Antonio Houston Dallas sites medical bridging stricter undercover occurs detected announced awarded outstanding award lower error rates nominate boost stamina aid Centers sufficient regards measuring occurred Research Action FRAC ratings Rates Household Insecurity census surveys observing naturally latter require bad mood informally strategy become repetitive Awards Million States Exemplary overwhelming scheduled paperwork Clients types Two Los Angeles placement investigated Serving Solutions guide highquality County replicate county mailin varying ranged targeting 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| Children and Their Food Practices | Chandra Kring, Barrett Ebright | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Wellness Policies | Children, Families, School Staff, Students | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Children and Their Food Practices illustrates the influence that school meals and family eating practices have on Tucson children’s food security, overall health and well being.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Face of Hunger in Alaska | Will Connors | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, Rural Communities | Alaska, Anchorage, Domestic | The Face of Hunger in Alaska is a compilation of interviews with Alaskans who have faced or are still facing hunger. It serves as an awareness-building tool,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Introduction Every autumn various organizations release data hunger the United States compiled from endless hours research The information makes for national newspaper headlines and lead stories network television public outcry palpable fleeting urgency need not away between these studies each year but attention does This compilation interviews effort bring issue forefront Alaska beyond Contrary beliefs many exists state Hunger Cant they just fishing hunt caribou example comments heard number times before set out Anchorage September Whether person said halfjokingly was truly confused perception real For people who did recognize that problem most their communities Lower concept residents Last Frontier struggle feed themselves families wholly foreign collected here will hopefully illustrate there action curb this needed Represented collection are five interesting charismatic diverse Alaskans have experienced still experiencing Hopefully courage display sharing more awareness Alaskan community ultimately help put end resource guide assist those find local agencies support them lists food pantries cooked meal sites delivery other involved antihunger movement fact section also included Indicates name has been changed Charles Chuck Smeltzer runs Trapper Creek Food Pantry instrumental getting newly established Sunshine Talkeetna running miles north born Arkansas grew Texas finished schooling spent some time Air Force after got became carpenter went all over country building houses Wherever work thats where Ive traveled extensively doing construction worked Super Dome down Houston shadow Space Needle Seattle built salmon cannery warehouses Thats first began see how surplus could used something huge warehouse Washington talked folks shipped thousands cases banks shelters places like Then Kent helped sauerkraut division They donated lot well knew were ways came wasnt concerned too much own then disabled 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Reflection Chapel Bible Solid Rock KODIAK Kodiak Crisis Pregnancy Room SOUTHEAST ALASKA Southeast throughout based AWARE Clubs Dreams Echo Ranch Gastineau Human Glacier Gold Alliance Mental Health CenterBethel Meeting Unitarian Universalist NAMI JuneauPolaris Northern Lights REACH Resurrection SAGA Angoon SIMS Foster Group Home LivingORCA Brendans Episcopal Vincent Paul Glory Hole Zach Gordon HUNGER population insecure access nutritious healthy active facts sources illuminating Likely annual assistance lbs Number eligible persons NOT receiving Stamps Annual Stamp nonparticipants rest Alaskas rural Native populations hardest below women having reported Fiftytwo nonmetro Americans incomes half Poverty rates nonHispanic Blacks percentage points areas metro largest gap among minority groups Regionally insecurity highest West households unemployment earnings growth metropolitan wwwfoodbankofalaskaorg Arnold John Second Gleaners Western Healthy Mom Survey Institute Circumpolar Economic Research ersusdagov Americas wwwsecondharvestorg illaffected These numbers under Percent Lunch Breakfast Average daily attendance Adult Feeding Childrens Defense Fund wwwchildrensdefenseorg participation shortfall feeding reversed drastically stem Ratio Students Free Reduced Price Year Lowest Hampshire Colorado York Indiana Connecticut Nebraska Wyoming Illinois Iowa Utah Kansas Jersey Wisconsin Oklahoma visit FBA phone survey study displayed startling results predominantly Almost younger Have thirds seeking Come ethnic backgrounds Asian Caucasian Hispanic African Tend college member household using addition sometimes skip meals due lack Action Committee FRAC State website thanks staff utmost appreciation interviewees gracious share Will Connors participant Emerson National Congressional fellowship selects twenty participants field placement grassroots across policy wwwhungercenterorg Pennsylvania Spar |
| The San Antonio Food Bank Program Guide & Child Nutrition… | Philip Colvin | 2005 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Children, Emergency Food Recipients | Domestic, San Antonio, Texas | San Antonio Food Bank Program Guide & Child Nutrition Survey Results Report is a resource guide to the programs at the San Antonio Food Bank designed for… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Food Stamp Outreach Toolkit for the District of Columbia | P.J. Andrews | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Washington, DC | Food Stamp Outreach Toolkit for the District of Columbia provides the information and materials needed for community based organizations to spearhead a food stamp outreach initiative in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Stamp Outreach Toolkit Hunger Free Community Report For Solutions Created Andrews Emerson National Fellow February Where Should one the Income Maintenance Administration IMA Service Centers call Customer General Assistance Number Center Address Phone Anacostia Martin Luther King Avenue Congress Heights South Capitol Street Eckington Fort Davis Alabama Taylor Northeast Minnesota Hours Monday Friday Extended Wednesdays What Bring accept your application all you need name address and signature The rest expected sent within days Proof Identity photo can use collateral contact person who affirm identity that live rent receipt copy lease mortgage payment land lords phone number signed statement from someone with provides mailing income ALL sources for members household such pay stubs letters Social Security benefits educational scholarships grants loans unemployment payments TANF employers Housing Expenses receipts utility bills gas electric water sure these documents have printed them Bank Statement bank bankbook account Also any other type financial credit union etc bring too Other Deductions You may claim dependent care child elderly invalid are years over receiving Supplemental SSI Disability proof medical dental expenses might SSN Card card whomever applying not also drivers license stub Award Letter long has Immigration Status must provide Alien immigration naturalization papers required only children were born United States Assets ownership buildings policies burial arrangements plots andor property home stay reported Ready Apply Stamps Get Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT After been approved food stamps Training learn about pick used like debit buy take valid form Photo when There centers Mon Tues Thurs Fri Wed Good Hope Road closed Can Use locations include most supermarkets Safeway Giant convenient stores Seven Eleven Rite Aid CVS well some farmers markets produce stands corner Legal Society District Columbia Suite httpwwwlegalaiddcorg Neighborhood Services Second Floor wwwnlsporgwelcomehtm Counsel Elderly OURAARP wwwaarporglce Washington Clinic Homeless wwwlegalclinicorg Lawyers Committee Civil Rights Dupont Circle Spanish ext httpwwwwashlaworg Asian Pacific American Resource httpwwwcharityadvantagecomapalrcHomeasp Bread City wwwbreadforthecityorg Marys Bilingual Health Access Project BHAP Ontario wwwmaryscenterorg Capital Area wwwcapitalareafoodbankorg Government Mayors Citywide Call Answers Please wwwdhsdcgov Compliments project Research Action Connecticut wwwdchungerorg Your Case 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| Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget! | Shireen Cama | 2005 | Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Community Members, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Domestic, New York, New York | Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget! is a recipe booklet with nutritious, inexpensive, and easy to prepare dishes that promotes the benefits of buying locally grown… Read more | Emerson Fellow | and serve Nutrients per Serving Yield servings size about cups Calories Total Fat grams Saturated Cholesterol milligrams Sodium ounce can plum tomatoes cup water teaspoon salt cans black beans drained chopped cilantro optional Adapted from Vegetable the Month Club FoodChange Winter Squash Black Bean Chili Estimated Cost Just serving Some common winter squash are butternut acorn Hubbard Learn More About Food Stamps Call FOODNYC You will need fresh lime juice limes clove garlic finely minced jalapeo chile seeded make sure wear gloves wash hands well with soap after handling vegetable canola oil rinsed white canelli navy pound green trimmed cut into inch pieces What large bowl whisk together jalapeno Slowly drizzle while whisking until dressing blended Add toss Cover put refrigerator marinate Steam they crisptender minutes Drain run under cold When you ready salad Sprinkle remaining over Toss room temperature ThreeBean Salad Cilantro Chile Dressing Green high fiber low calories rich vitamins lean ground beef onion celery pepper cubed diced paprika frozen peas small carrots uncooked rice skillet brown drain off fat rest ingredients Mix Cook medium heat cover boiling Reduce simmer for Serve hot gram Quick Beef Casserole Delicious HeartHealthy Latino Recipes NIH cooked lower amount |
| The Campus Kitchens Nutrition Initiative Guide | Alexis Bylander | 2005 | Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Students | Domestic, Washington, DC | The Campus Kitchens Nutrition Initiative Guide highlights the nutrition projects completed by students at each of the Campus Kitchens and serves as a step-by-step outline to re-create… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Campus Kitchens Project Nutrition Initiatives Index Introduction Community Garden Case Study Kitchen Dillard University Guide How Develop Attachment Discussion Questions for Initial Meeting Timeline Map Build Window Boxes Planting and Harvesting Calendar Produce Delivery Program Louis Overview Preliminary Client Survey Education Elementary School Students Northwestern New Immigrant Food Box Augsburg College Reflection Activity Challenge Bulletin Boards Programming Marquette Appendix Donations Letter Template III Volunteer Inc Created Alexis Bylander initiatives this guide are based the work student volunteers with driven organization that takes unused surplus food from college cafeterias distributes homeless shelters afterschool programs disadvantaged youth senior meal sites For more information about check out their website wwwcampuskitchensorg idea creating nutrition began when students staff five located Saint Missouri Orleans Milwaukee Minneapolis Evanston met first annual CKP Student Conference Washington spring conference voiced goals academic year One primary was feel connected being done other around country decided every all would focus special theme which chosen Volunteers chose provide clients how prepare nutritious meals maintain healthy lifestyles connect antihunger resources communities During following semester each campus group focusing specific need community result creation compilation unique including garden education elementary school produce delivery program new immigrant box bulletin boards Although kits included involved they can easily adapted use campuses groups invite you 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| Growing Health and Wealth: Food Stamp Outreach in the Central… | Laura Tatum, Dennis Barrett | 2005 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | California, Central Valley, Domestic | Growing Health and Wealth: Food Stamp Outreach in the Central Valley and Beyond identifies major barriers to food stamp access and outreach and makes recommendations for improving… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Table Contents Acknowledgements Project Narrative Introduction Starting Out Media Work Outreach and Enrollment Trainings County Task Forces Barriers Food Stamp Access Recommendations Comparisons Conclusions Toolkit Beginning General Advice Important Resources Additional Perspectives FoodLink for Tulare Centro Familia Advocacy Services Inc Fresno Department Employment Temporary Assistance Health Human Agency Alameda Community Bank Action Partnership Orange Second Harvest Santa Cruz San Benito Counties Appendices Print media coverage Myths flyer Eligibility PreScreening Tool CBO Log Proclamation Board Supervisors Letter support from Congressman Devin Nunes Statement Susan Anderson Cynthia Sterling City Council Comments Edie Jessup Metro Ministry Contact Information are grateful guidance throughout our project many people organizations both inside outside the Central Valley particular would like thank without whose cooperation commitment this have been impossible addition greatly appreciate contributions Gustavo Hernandez Elizabeth Gomez Diana Darwish Lee Mercer section report Lastly fortunate under supervision exceptional group individuals who offered inspiration their longterm understanding issues surrounding hunger PROJECT NARRATIVE Its not what you know when start but learn put good use Anonymous This work narrative fivemonth field placement Californias part Bill Emerson National Fellowship through Washington DCbased Congressional Hunger Center CHC The sends out Fellows annually locations United States host respective projects centered battling Our were Visalia Agriculture USDA Western Region Office Francisco focused increasing food stamp participation Coming into one had never California while other was Northern native unfamiliar with has valuable learning experience all parties involved meant serve two purposes First informs findings during Based observations making recommendations that should help each continue Secondly will template coalitions interested conducting similar One goals writing ensure effort could undertaken anywhere Miami Maine Montana While city region its own unique economic social political characteristics basic premises actions outlined here successfully applied any location Since primary objectives replication divided three parts assist groups want apply local community describes process about issue stamps formulating ideas address areas low rate applying show despite being effective easy uncover different ways deal setbacks second 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| Evaluation of the 2005-2006 Provision 2 Pilot in Milwaukee Public… | Karen Wong | 2006 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Children, School Staff, Students | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Evaluation of the 2005-2006 Provision 2 Pilot in Milwaukee Public Schools highlights key findings from the evaluation of Milwaukee’s Provision 2 pilot and is used to inform… Read more | Emerson Fellow | EVALUATION THE PROVISION PILOT MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Karen Wong Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow And Task Force February EXECUTIVE SUMMARY only Milwaukee Public School students ate school breakfast even though qualified for free and reduced price lunch Provision option under the national programs that can potentially benefit schools districts with high poverty levels low participation Under meals are served all regardless their income Schools approved implementation program six pilot year agreed evaluate impact these order inform future considerations regarding expansion universal This report details findings from evaluation There great need level support Ninety percent staff parents reported extremely important get Ninetytwo highly entire district positively affects families children attending More than indicate time stress financial burdens greatly influences student behavior learning health socialization least positive impacts variables decreased according members previous heard complain hunger occasionally Breakfast was limited new start tardiness Participation increased significantly two marginally classroom increases doubled where Quantitative measures changes attendance proved inconclusive Attendance nurse visits test scores will revisited during Although meal application outreach efforts labor intensive they were successful applications returned INTRODUCTION The MPS has deep roots local community lobbying public policy change Womens Alliance requested permission Board serve soup lunches government established National Lunch Program enabling receive federal reimbursement establishing services sustainable operation Congress followed introducing first initiated experimental provide morning nutritionally needy Locally group called Citizens Central City which later became petitioned well Three elementary sites Today years offer spite diligent establish programming current availability within District very few eat participated same period state Wisconsin ranked last nation despite improvement numbers Evidence abounds proving serious problem most common reason calls resource referral phone hotline request information obtain food assistance Furthermore network pantries congregate monthly average hot kitchens additional households receiving emergency pantry Federal nutrition further indicates residents County received stamps comprising states stamp recipients Childhood also prevalent Summer vacation periods when not reducedprice Through Fueling Young Minds Meals Initiative Child Nutrition Report Only who qualify compared nationally FRAC Card Impact Sign Times Community Copyright DHFS httpdhfswisconsingovemrsdatarecipientsbycyfsrecipientscyxls During Free available below translates per family three Reducedprice incomes between requirements qualifying existence indisputable With younger living child particularly daunting Milwaukees symptom Also contributing issues including unemployment housing costs wages rate concern Department Housing Urban Development reports expenses should total more individuals but fair market rent single individual Wisconsins minimum wage hour could afford this unless she worked hours week Besides cost utilities poses burden povertystricken city Electric rates expected increase about months January customers largest utility company Moreover warmer weather winter companies expect natural gas prices past seasons prompting Journal Sentinel predict far expensive heating season situation does bode seventh poorest fourth UNIVERSAL FREE MEALS Low among participate cause plethora research demonstrated importance showing eating correlated less behavioral problems improved math grades standardized absences Census Bureau American Survey Workforce httpdwdwisconsingovoeaunemploy_rates_labor_statshtm Out Reach Income Coalition httpwwwnlihcorgoor Content Thomas Rise Heating Costs Easing Held August Murphy Pagano Nachmani Sperling Kane Kleinman Relationship Psychosocial Academic Functioning Archives Pediatric Adolescent Medicine USDA shown associated higher consumption grains fruit milk However specifically indicators diet quality may fact held accountable guidelines outline required amounts vitamins minerals limits fat content Despite benefits have money opportunity nutritious home especially true lowincome Research demonstrates providing feeds bodies minds succeed academically OVERVIEW One means address through regulatory set forth different eligibility why term sometimes used interchangeably standard submit every fullprice based household contrast base still fill out screened however after collected again Thus works fouryear cycle end collect extension Meal vital because basis reimbursing determines percentages categories dollars distributed Maryland Achievement Year III Final Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Cook OhriVachaspati Kelly Evaluation UniversallyFree Demonstration Project Falls Rhode Island Center Poverty Policy Tufts University Medford Promotion Insights Eating Greatly Improves Schoolchildrens Diet Quality December Specifically breakfasts must respectively daily Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA includes calcium protein iron Vitamins calories come saturated reimbursements percentage maximize number highest amount financially feasible large poor once processed beginning Money longer line nor teachers service call remind them childs pay overdue bills forward four BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS reduces paperwork administrative since annual lessens managers balance accounts everyone receives Another potential thereby remove social stigma Students ordinarily faced choosing paying resources Struggling formerly paid then spend clothing medical eliminated barrier Some embarrassed seen necessary truly fear being labeled standing other simply identified full third allows alternatives serving cafeteria been take verify categorical counts healthy day limitation requires collecting those fare there little incentive turn whether turned special made encourage plan creative ways motivate andor raise awareness best Higher coming too warrant HISTORY PROGRAM After Act expanded authority include HTF saw improve began researching summer fall met officials discuss examples Midwest offered advocate starting Numerous interest groups supported campaign Council PTA Dietetic Association Jewish Children Families Teachers Education SEIU Local Interfaith Conference Greater Health result fiscal budget released April Superintendent William Andrekopolous proposed proposal included cover pilots Following series board hearings input gathered outlined coordinate publicize September volunteers chosen several reasons All had indication strong infrastructures AllenField Mary McLeod Bethune Academy known Street George Washington Carver Longfellow Phillis Wheatley Elementary Two population combination Garfield Palmer did attend either south side north While differ method rest finds times differences depending particular Further specifics each observed Figure Serving Methods Enrollment Method Reduced Eligibility Classroom Allen Field Cafeteria METHODOLOGY assessment completed Written oral surveys quantitative data subjects see member surveyed nurses duty one teacher grade except interviewed due larger size randomly selected People Surveyed Respondents Parents Staff Teacher Principal Social Worker Nurse Building Engineer Food Service Manager Employee Nutritionist Chief Financial Officer Oral interviews recorded Originally researchers sought interview principals prefer setting Instead pulled class individually short minutes answer survey questions promptly sent back inperson took place convenience Compared pencil paper chance expand upon answers raised itself description studys some comments addressed any question These anecdotal responses synthesized themes Parent opinions methods gather handouts events backpack distribution postal Surveys open houses parent meetings classes parentteacher conferences occurred Accompanying letter signed principal explaining asked envelope return thus eliminating extra step mail anything Returned mailers comprised while reach confidence interval another random sample results would plus minus surpassed compare initially unavailable inconsistencies obtaining Services both break obtained assess effect databases profiles describe implemented Finally descriptions operations FINDINGS FROM discussed broad explore Stated Operations Application Process STATED NEED SUPPORT FOR STAFF PERSPECTIVES illustrated overwhelming expressed workers Similarly employees building engineers kids How your Not Important Extremely When gave five main Student access face uncertainty fed freereducedprice difficulty turmoil acutely aware pilotschool Since believe many explained theyre concerned next algebra founding fathers insecurity seeing ketchup outside healthful belief observations bringing junk Hot Cheetos soda donuts lollipops candy bars foods bring beliefs what regard dinner relieves hungry worried given difficulties They today Tomorrow way For moms insurance someone gets sick use Migrant factory always work Forms dont into consideration payment life Other just above cutoff struggle make ends meet explain doing otherwise Usually Knowing its puts ease smart enough know stops might chips juice without fortyfive grace eligible show prove case away peanut butter jelly sandwich rather menu serves described experience traumatic manager happens matter you tears fits From account tease sandwiches say treated equally stand internally publicly inferred felt piece evidence indicated appreciation idea Several excitement find her stating Its thing our like continued affected happy world difference Especially lot kid nutritionist superintendent think portrayed much try identifies whose Still around become selfconscious computer removes Yes moderate doesnt noted sentiment responsibility feed Theres learn cant produce highlighted connections remarking proper ensure Then textbooks PARENT views lower rated focusing Responses myself earn able overall reactions stated good lack give multiple difficult affording early left alone tend Like opinion getting express offering Sometimes buy groceries relief provides working mother takes big off having IMPACT STUDENTS FAMILIES second finding focused alleviates conducted insight SCHOOL BREAKFAST introduction reducing Considerations aside extent convincing Over enormous Effect Small Moderate Large Enormous Total Amount Stress needs Convincing hard making sure things Specific note respondents concerns lives onefifth responded factors via selfselecting actually Those attended consequently likely margins HUNGER frequency complaints breakdown shows reporting complained often never hearing Before how statistics existing amongst underestimated depended verbalization yet pointed feel ashamed attention symptoms example headaches illness immediately hungerrelated prevalence greater already majority smaller stayed decrease attributable part partake Never Occasionally Regularly Often Time Dont Know late missed Mondays kind wonder over weekend didnt Decreased Stayed Same Increased exhibit signs themselves snacks own pockets handed giving frequently saving taken None half focus carrots taking really bought snack ended BEHAVIOR LEARNING HEALTH link fairly obvious correspond such Voluminous ability emerged contributes irritability fatigue distraction resulting immediate surroundings behave better act Ninetyfive huge explanations alert energized Secondly Ninetythree influence possible detect Ive agitated non compliant havent eaten energy energetic ready concentration alertness anecdotally mentioned seemed stomachaches believed comparing examined childrens Seventyeight Seventyseven ratings usually throughout whereas observe SOCIALIZATION addition academic suggests create space interactions examine applies questioned settings playground environment displayed worry together affect Negative Positive mealtime interacting transfer shape small negative conflict afterward recess went condition adequately monitored appropriate Twenty silent lunchroom permit talk implement talking distract tight schedule move timely fashion allow study investigate simple QUANTITATIVE MEASURES ATTENDANCE preceding summarized provided identify effects analyzed using Results mixed worse Behavioral suspensions incident referrals Incident cite occurrences Aggregate determine enrollment divides Third Friday measured begins final deadline allotted funding Examination yielded Unfortunately suspension Suspensions Referrals Behavior Change Improved Worse SERVING METHODS PARTICIPATION regards interested played role affecting assist analyzing RECOGNIZING IMPORTANCE priority limit prevent Interviewers logical Many knew basic youll die stomach hurt possessed understanding beyond live gives helps makes understand significance Eightyseven hand solid Fortyseven understood informed Understanding Understand Well Very Informed suggest sizable judge rating possess knowledge identifiable actions words degree INVESTIGATION BARRIERS achieve fourteen apply circumstances Fiftyeight Few somewhere else purchasing store restaurants Webbs McDonalds specific names days overestimate restaurant memories selective uncertain skip convey kinds elsewhere accurately Why course gleaned relevant changed found Being cited combined bus here options frequent response checked category siblings cousins long walks distances unspecified causes Thirtyfive mean said others forgo care categorized want Bus Late Theyre Principals barriers Among position enables subject Their viewable arrivals pose mentions extended schedules accommodate buses commented arriving challenge Interestingly Have following Percentage willing Reasons related arrival activities Kids play cool Given SepDec Sep Dec Enrolled Increase Decrease experienced marginal nearly remarkably CLASSROOM traditional arrive before starts Unlike sit classrooms head decided begin November nontraditional instead Both bagged bag cereal yogurt muffins lowsugar cookies run slightly differently manners pick assigned clean tasks Garbage tray bins done designated older completing learned adjustments accommodates preventing disruptions supposed deliver trays told personnel trash placed garbage hallway engineer bags operated running scale presented lowest score disaster middle runs conveying Thirtythree indicating favorably Does Work Disaster Somewhat Smoothly About Better Runs COMMENTS CARVER major enjoy devour wasted helped discipline allowed exactly conduct poorly explains track easier manage hall simplicity managementgives autonomy cut needed terms spills equipped materials sanitary WHEATLEY similarly started academics bond socialize problematic issue acknowledged cleanup timing finish throw bathrooms stuffing down toilets although FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL ENGINEER operate highlight Five differed favorable view tended bagging quite timeintensive nutritionists eventually logistically window STUDENT preferences favorite seems preference suggestions varieties cereals suggestion items homestyle commonly pancakes sausages wish variety occasion seem point toward desired compromise See page normally OPINIONS TOWARD STARTING What traditionally thoughts Overall split almost yes frontline examination Breakdown Would Managers Employees certainly opposed trying require adjusted fine tunelogistics nervous put help process assisting grab Portland Oregon offers attitudes towards grabandgo disliked now CHANGES OPERATIONS besides recent job unrelated THIS YEAR Neither choice choose entrees portions choices hectic shortstaffed vendor arrives preprepared alleviate workload According staffing EFFECT JOBS Four jobs send letters contact owed deal situations arise count directly linked Pilot employee translated routine resulted littering plastic utensils floor added mostly forms audit WOULD LIKE DISTRICT MAKE going wasting pays putting parentsthe system freereduced wide effective Districtwide item suggesting veggies fruits suggested Universal requests Update equipment electric outlets Give extras seconds throwing various limitations Engineers saying reinforced recommended SERVICES gathering perspectives Eightyeight liking changing popular top list follows Cereal Frosted Flakes Fruit Loops Cheerios Milk Juice Scrambled eggs Waffle sticks Oatmeal Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwiches Grits Egg THAT CAFETERIAS Most Offer currently Serve alluded wanting sausage bacon waffles Poll ideas surveywhat people MEAL APPLICATION PROCESS proportion determined reimburse operates ACTIVITIES COMPLETED OUTREACH targeted Prior flyers neighborhoods guardians flyer encouraged regulations informing created delivered notice mailboxes concentrated coordinated assisted involvement varying site Various announce supply complete clearance requesting cases followup notes attached asking form repeated occasions certain conspicuousness draw involved yearround collection calendar Depending action coordinator psychologist submitted Home resort schoolspecific ice cream party announcements newsletters attempt quantify devoted estimated spent rough estimates comparison analysis figures aggregate considered passing fliers preparing readying coordinating CHALLENGES Outreach challenges twofold nature logistical Complicated Limited literacy education Lack Hmongtranslated read comprehend wordy instructions transient correct addresses lose Once correctly readable experimented scanning project meant scanned successfully reluctant knowing Attempts lines disconnected incorrect Confusion arose ISIS status leading filling uptodate consistent format database Much crosschecking occurs summary OUTCOMES appears visible striking Price Applications columns remaining represents column right subtracting records exist laborintensive occur socioeconomic requirement recollecting waived timeconsuming keep mind effort Actual similar Description Efforts Reports Last Letters secretary worker contacts Repeatedly passed pass incentives apps Assistant Coordinator reminder Secretaries parties Title follow nonreturned CONCLUSIONS clearly homes impacted improves contributed direct causal relationship cannot coincided exacerbated Comparing proves uneven playing field considering facilitates possibility experiences promising succeeded increasing garnering dedicated manpower directed comparable Future decisions streamline continue ISSUES YET ADDRESSED assessed charge unlike implementing latter SAGE conflicts reduction processing Whether hopefully improvements possibly RECOMMENDATIONS complementing marketing Incorporate month Plan competitions Classrooms compete Institute schoolwide essay contest write visual representation mural inhouse promote house Consider largescale Forces partnership Fresh Brand organize Bucks Reduce improving Implement districtwide structures automated messages Coordinate socials returns educate betweenclassroom committed continuing annually Congressional route visit Expansion goal APPENDIX AGUIDELINES BAG BFOOD PROFILES SIX |
| Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing… | Amanda Wagner | 2006 | Community Food Security, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Community Members, Service Providers | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing Good Food is a compilation of community discussions. It includes community members’ perceptions, words, and ideas about… Read more | Emerson Fellow | small talks for big change conversations around getting and growing good food Prepared Amanda Wagner Emerson National Hunger Fellow With support from February Community Food Bank Page Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Themes Issues Ideas problems with unemployment underemployment education housing health accessibility transportation agerelated concerns inappropriateness current assistance immigration international issues waste efficiency distribution decisionmaking policymaking budgeting resourcemanagement locally possibilities positivities working together community exchanges environmental resource inaccessible vocabulary attitude perception time race culture whitepeople lettuce Projects Partnerships Recommendations Future Research Action Appendix The Security Center Fellowship Give YOUR ideas increasingly apparent communitybased work that the process which changes are made just important end result Emphasis specifically participation social has led report now your hands approximately members including recent immigrants service providers youth teachers city council staff graduate students representatives neighborhood associations discussed well their thoughts IGetting Based two significant emerged First lack goodpaying employment second about efficiently preparing preserving Other factors include high healthcare costs emergency management IIGrowing Interest was included people exchanging resources establishing ownership There were also questions environment desert ways can grown how become more involved More explicit discussion needed talk systems other like age geography gender affect peoples ability get grow IIISpecific Proposals Local projects address most supported jobs afford serious problem Specific suggested during Commercial kitchens jobcreation Intergenerational gardening foodmarketing Compostproduction selling Lack awareness why local larger structure system relate andor individual perceived need nutrition cooking combining knowledge action Creating school curricula incorporates all aspects etc into learning Public outreach campaigns Working media arts educate inform spark conversation future research author makes following recommendations based themes These Continue places build connections Gather specific quantitative qualitative data hunger insecurity Pima County Explore different they understandable accessible Investigate invest policies actions increase success series foodboth security achieved when times have physical economic access sufficient healthy lifestyle paraphrased USDA CFSC planning longterm project would restore strengthen production direct markets plan produce quality stimulate economy create livable wage make available particularly low incomes Restoring not been done many large scale decided start talking who intended benefit November December eighteen held between individuals Many our ignored forgotten dismissed What face sorts things should creating doing these Who else thinking proceed Would you this Thoughts citizens best starting point journey This serves beginning exploration interest expanding arise common sections may expanded additional insight Also note document One will dialogue regarding obstacles interconnected Jobs income first mentioned prevent Reading quotes picture steady pay decent wages provide family Put please job Most parttime without benefits Its ridiculous lived poverty since Ive state People really stuck You tired door being slammed shit happens every day starving lot cant believe salaries lay awake night here enlarging paychecks industry left America especially Arizona dont anything anymore again paycheck away market Tucson horrible lowpaying thankless too much stamps but its living arent paid then eat something because poorer see theres All minimum Another issue frequently express fresh goodtasting Four Some felt understood thought educated public Others expressed information what nutritious foods prepared organic impact communities related one example person explained she knew man grew did know until middleaged Mesquite bean pods poisonous relaying story providing number goal must joined use For mesquite combined mill flour teach reasons embrace alternatives challenge understanding fundamentally where comes amazing cook definitely sellable thats entailed squash always learn only year round season plant translated Spanish tremendous effort fighting corporations such disconnect farming love look animals farms Trader Joes connection Take obesity among children think there overweight obese instead enough obstacle before purchased woman paper her qualify government programs However over per month taking percentage monthly budget affordable affects homeless population rely processed Every raise trailer park raises cost rent everything goes super hard want them residents happybecause oppressed When behind plus late fees even feed kids interrelated rising takes than past explaining medical biggest financial leaves less money each aware relationship diet inexpensive poor detrimental rise diabetes Native American penny towards bills daughterit breaks heart sometimes daughter ask box cornflakes Limited stores both location price convenience nearby sell sold prices Transportation long distance home commitment limits amount purchase carry complicated gave elders difficulty using bus buy mobility add hours travel possibly having care grandchildren factor those located rural areas find paying someone Catalina back nearest stop twelve miles south town stops twice prosper beer pockets lowincome stale meat toiler roll loose cigarettes literally live off boxes isnt store retail used theyre putting Bashas McDonalds dollar menu some reason belittling They seen senior young vulnerable Seniors particular deal limited new Senior greatest risk falling through cracks simply cannot little measly checks Though envision initiatives topic inevitably Conversations recipients Both grateful existence believed necessary temporarily addressing adequately needs receive inadequacies same focal points Namely inconsistency content contents depends donations overstock provided fresher protein inaccessibility services terms inability variances eating styles cultural personal preferences prepare leading inefficiency creative got brought didnt meal out Nobody Theres choice bagsyou three cans corn days row closest place kind inconvenient forth wait closed finally Immigration arose afterschool program disadvantages undocumented parents families often level could trouble afraid discovered Besides consumption cheap immigrant labor opportunity farmers controversial though NAFTA trade agreements Mexico increased coming country effect sides border considered explored depth closeness section theme wasted household communitywide systematic preserve distributed hungry national unnecessary unfair understand wasteful everyone Where piling somewhere unconscionable line rich rotting sense question governments stated blame responsibility ending reflection prioritizing allocation society given latter investment Stamps few directed addressed fully worthwhile examine whether perspectives choices worth hassle themI tight months connect expand visible opportunities unacceptable still discuss breakfast schools shouldnt decision giving And standards concerning includes positive challenges Lets put making great part vitality cooks foodand necessity beauty power easier say safety fear foodOur practices usually stem habit green stripe fruitful turn sic productiveeven originally Wilcox ranching depend whole take thrive key actually happen group activists thumb Young lowincomes street accessing already skills survivors gardens symbolic difference Fresh matter probably expensive transportationI concerned chemicals bought further way feels responsiblewith pride very therapeutic value Consumer demand helping came several idea exchange barter able skill Exchange ideassmall groups help organize generate give Everyone capacity share contribute fact another pull abundance rally bringing thing involving deciding met beautifulbut meaningful incentives continuously crisis major restoring land water dropping levels due development causes concern had tried garden finding rates soil contamination lowerincome highly contaminated others gasoline dumped ground outside dogs imagine wouldnt Related possible words movement across reevaluating concepts demonstrating demonstrates own knowledgeable activities mission stay within Additionally invite play active rethinking focus striving independence dependence word easily Since political ethic interesting type informationgathering looking defined perceive examines Perhaps combination demonstrate variety might localfood adequate source addition said perceptions below image Oatmeal versus oatmeal chafemost choose handed themits easy Safeway Regarding busy minutes economical Children yea farm keep going sustainable drugs smoking weed meth bodies crave sugar grease old dinner ready luxury decide intersection identity circuitously directly presented positively cultures relating races ethnicities difficult culturally attending younger male trying convince him traditional greens She boy varieties familiar saw connected iceberg lettucenot native almost nutritional itself act ethnic racial cases inclusive feel excluded spoke Hispanic somewhat hesitantly nobody wants called farmerit white guy Vocabulary plays his does term farmer Too Because equal space continue investigate characteristicsrace nationalitycitizenship raised Although similar exist while basic focuses approaches Again overlap categories entrepreneurial educational consistent goodfood Agebased intergenerational quite commonly sources Recycling factory building material recycled parts addresses Homeless compost gardeners See agebased Educate means socially physically reduce Prepare serve Increase agricultural department Create charter integrates lessons Hold events milling pancake product Conduct oral history asks trace Connect vocational growers courses Invest NPR kitchen stories tell affected life Partner Kino Weed Seed Coalitions newsletters meetings homeopathic managed teens Collaborate Youth Partnership Establish bag donated fruit Examine applying juicer juice retirees pass Work safe havens site Have centers Urban Farms supportive urban interested incubator smallscale approachesindividual plots entire plot shared owned churches Master Gardener Program Expand neighborhoods experts neighbors Train Trainer approach Barrio hacienda model selfsustaining supplies surrounding households Butterfly Garden Doolen Fruitvale Neighborhood Adult Service construction greenhouses Biological Control Corporation ArBiCo beneficial insects partnerships Raise Recognize policy Provide tax grocery certain served SelfSufficiency Distribute locations Farmers reflective convenient Place hour supermarkets better delivery truck Start foodbuying clubs coops wholesalebulk undertaken Translate wider audience Build established Several continuous contact gathering friends primarily comfortably speak language English Not Bombs Students Vocational High School Family Literacy Classes Recipients pantries agencies Refugees nanas Rose Resource Representative successful interactive tool followup classroom Rural promotoras insert interaction gaps diverse utilize close Remain communicating study digestible definition convey ongoing basis conduct educationaloutreach campaign communicate varied Policy Council entity bring advocate feasible viable possibility inserting plans Wellness City Municipal Comprehensive tension systemic implications conservation gain area conserve foodbased communitybuilding FoodShare Toronto Canada Good Box Project Boston Massachusetts Farm Alliance Louisville Kentucky Hank Herreras Building ValueNetworks Mission Through advocacy acquisition storage anticipate meet Improve promoting advocating collaboratively equitable regional supports strengthens Programs councils Councils improve representation business producers nonprofits academic institutions elected officials maintaining relationships Faith Education Advocacy partnership maintenance volunteering justice integrity faith federal wellbeing Markets Market provides naturally Tuesday mornings customers clients Santa Cruz River Thursday evenings west side accept AZFMNP vouchers cash Demonstration square foot northwest corner grounds organically bins greenhouse spacious hen house promotes methods peaceful Home Gardening Assistance existing motivation materials gardener Sonora Desert Compost seeds starter plants Measurement Management Data collection Evaluation evaluation informs programming Snak Paks weekend backpacks full snacks Value Foods Store Mobile mobile travels meats dairy dry goods Currently visits Picture Rocks Amado Contact Information Country Club Road fax wwwcommunityfoodbankorg Congressional Fighting developing leaders Threeprong strategy fulfill train solutions humanitarian facilitate collaborative efforts organizations designing implementing aimed United States abroad develop strategies engaged antihunger training bridge gap Bill Each participants selected twelvemonth Fellows placed six banks fatihbased move Washington complete tanks unique develops effective deep enables innovative Pennsylvania Ave wwwhungercenterorgnational Learn Organize wwwcommunityfoodbankcom |
| Community Food Assessment Map Project | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Assessments, Food Access, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Community Members | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Community Food Assessment Map Project is a map of community food assessment results using GIS technology. The maps have been distributed throughout Kentucky, and are used both… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Why its Easier Get Burger than Broccoli West Broadway The geography food insecurity Louisville with focus the End and East Downtown Samuel Raskin Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Community Farm Alliance February Food exists here communities that make Louisvilles are insecure meaning many individuals families living not have access enough healthy This injustice created related set problems Like other low income color across nation retail sector does meet local demand leaving community members without good options for buying within their neighborhoods Since residents vehicles they become marooned desert where cannot purchase nutritious foods necessary Often only remaining option these buy readily available unhealthy especially fast result standard lower parts risk health Map Nord Mark Andrews Margaret Putting Table Household security Amber Waves Feb Vol issue ERS USDA httpwwwfooddesertsorg Vosoris Nichola Tarasuk Valerie Insufficiency Associated Poorer Health American Society Nutritional Sciences Nutr January Geography demographics stretches north from Algonquin Parkway Roy Wilkins Drive includes Park Hill Duvalle Chickasaw Shawnee Portland California Parkland Russell According last census about inhabitants African region also home White people whom live neighborhood very poor tract average median household half Jefferson Countywide some drops below less county composed Phoenix Smoketown Shelby similar Ends inhabit them Census population housing Kentucky State Data Center Summary File Poverty striking when averaged Race Income Region Population Average Median Tract County Store locations prices cost quality depends city Market basket research conducted LouisvilleJefferson spring confirms vary greatly depending purchased Researchers surveyed stores price availability item market reflects USDAs pyramid eating recommendations Their findings were dismal shows lowincome areas likely spend most hardest time getting high major problem underserved types carry selection priced supermarkets superstores provide customers best combination affordability compared sellers see tables both map Neither has superstore Although there still significantly Throughout full service grocer per wide ratio every Making Connections Research Fall Conducted Assessment Advisory Team RAT Chair Lisa Markowitz Anthropology University wwwmypyramidgov Metro Department listing all restaurants licensed sell For purpose this study counted natural grocers three store carried almost discount convenience gas completely missing Both feature however outlets Convenience abundant but come another Shaffer Amanda Persistence LAs Grocery Gap Justice Urban Environmental Policy Institute Occidental College Availability different Type Percentage Basket Items Carried Supermarket With Gas Without PharmacyDrugstore General Stores Discount Grocers Superstore charge higher any aside hyperexpensive important because accessible type retailer Because forced great deal shopping costs roughly more supermarket table appears lowest figure misleading grocery researchers found items accounted Prices Good Price Superstores Hows Another previously mentioned sprinkled throughout inferior goods offer experience They messy disorganized long slow lines cash register However offering second rate buyers Even first tier national chains These quotes illustrate sold chain located farmers asked anonymous shopper who lived you eat fruits vegetables And she responded Yeah cause availableits hard find fresh produce storeI bought iceberg lettuce Kroger looks then cut open inside brown wilted situation much same reported CFA member lives Second Street caters lot elderly meat grade one You can tell put ice box overnight stinks dont choice cant get out statements representative what Considering two attests difficulty finding small pilot survey gauge attitudes held came results When range respondents disagreed how felt statement visit side town struck clean attractive strongly agreed What else Fast While lack sources affordable share little fill gap saturated fat nutrition asset Harmful abound main clogged artery stretching through mile stretch features never walk cholesterol packed hamburger equivalent Along Long John Silvers McDonalds Indis Fried Chicken Rallys taco bell addition numerous including limited Pizza Hut KFC Castle Wendys Hot Seat Survey Stacy Brooks September Healthy Foods Local Farms Conference Ebbeling Cara Pawlak Dorota Ludwig David Childhood Obesity publichealth crisis common sense cure August Lancet seller Vehicle Getting could simply into vehicle drive preferred would unfortunately notwithstanding Residents far part percentage households single varies least impacted places number over rest percentages rarely often concentrations Comparing Households Access Area Within traditionally populations even others include mothers nonEnglish speakers disabled groups twice Members Traditionally Underserved Populations Central South combine create reasonable There usually either matters worse few adequate better See HCT Kentuckiana Regional Transportation Agency KIPDA Travel Ibid above circles radii drawn around stated earlier our currently shop considered walking distance trip foot groceries show acceptable bulk addresses such vast majority easily case huge portions locally unacceptable Low should pay People deserve variety Enders Downtowners choose want hamburgers which products | |
| Intra-Agency Barriers to Food Stamps: Maximizing Benefits for Elders and… | David Pope | 2006 | Chronic or Life Challenging Illness, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Advocates (including legal advocates), People with Disabilities, Seniors, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Intra-Agency Barriers to Food Stamps: Maximizing Benefits for Elders and Persons with Disabilities in Massachusetts is a summary of suggestions from advocates on ways to improve enrollment… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Intraagency Barriers Food Stamps Maximizing Benefits for Elders and Persons with Disabilities Massachusetts report David Pope Emerson National Hunger Fellow February the United States Department Agriculture spent upwards billion Stamp Program serving million hungry peoplei Considered first line defense against hunger food stamps are available wide range Americans from elders need grocery money parents healthy baby But significant barriers still exist many American households especially Introduction have traditionally exhibited low national rates stamp participation study USDA found that only eligible elderly individuals participated program compared singleparent familiesii fact some estimate members leaving without assistanceiii portion these may not participate because stigma perceived benefit levels but advocates maintain most barrier application process state agencies Because special health care dietary needs dangerous Recent figures indicate more than twothirds multiple problems like heart disease diabetes worsen insufficient dietiv government half sample population over reported having hypertension condition exacerbated inadequate nutritionv should surprise lowincome who necessary financial assistance buy nutritious foods face increased complications Many dietrelated lack awareness information programs service options recent living Greater Plymouth area one seven frequently bed while four had make tradeoffs between paying utilities heating fuel Over surveyed said they were interested receiving small percentage actually received benefits nine out ten indicated could unaware how apply whether qualifiedvi And receive sufficient enough purchase diets November Boston neighborhood Brigham Womens Hospital color maximum would additional appropriate those fat high fruits vegetables whole grain productsvii Indeed mentioned above did responded their monthly lasted average three weeksviii For rely solely nutritional diet Programs Perhaps any other its troubles can best illustrate management implementation various administer stampsix worst nationx This was written legal providers social workers mind reviews The suggestions herein summary mainly feedback ideas during meetings coalitions presentations conferences across late early two sections trace intraagency persons disabilities applying Social Security Administration Transitional Assistance 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| Broken Promises | Brett Murphy | 2006 | Food Access, Food Justice, Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Advocates (including legal advocates), Communities of Color, Families, Residents of Public Housing, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Broken Promises incorporates interviews with individuals and families affected by Hurricane Katrina into an analysis of ongoing and emerging crises in the New Orleans region. The report… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Broken Promises examination ongoing and developing crises the New Orleans region Brett Murphy Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Congressional Center February Nearly six months after Katrina ripped through Gulf Coast life remains totalizing experience impossible avoid being reminded every hour day Even relatively unscathed parts town mounds ruined junk that was once part persons still litter sidewalks waiting picked Orange coded markings spraypainted messages left rescue workers scream out from sides houses Rows rows moldy mudcaked cars crowd underneath interstates Dark empty Poboy shops antique stores rest quietly along streets The neutral grounds known medians United States are crowded with paper plastic signs one could think election except they advertising house gutting roof repair rather than Republicans Democrats Tan humvees carrying young soldiers drive military helicopters occasionally thunder sky Superdome squats guiltily beneath clear skies its shame massive bursts cavernous building onto everything else eyes photographs bridge into Gretna grips Morial Convention like French Quarter medium holding crystal ball conjuring images thirsty hungry frightened black folks turned back around Sheriff Lees shotgunwielding deputies Makeshift stop have replaced stoplights all over city without creating traffic nightmares because there many fewer roads Half million stories sorrow salvation embodied ubiquitous bumper sticker simply says Thanks Houston Moving seriously flooded areas your body becomes tense mind goes defense mode Mardi Gras approaches celebrations lifes vibrant colors miles hauntingly silent homes businesses shriek death desolation Sixty seconds spent Chalmette Gentilly East Violet Port Sulphur West Pointe Hache Shell Beach Arabi Lakeview Lower Ninth Ward needed convince anyone this truth gaping festering wound nations people missing displaced residents scattered Hundreds thousands muckfilled uninhabitable City broke Less percent reopened Tens families for FEMA trailers Vast swaths streetlights Thousands volunteers sleeping tents criminal justice system has been obliterated defendants them arrested minor violations rot jails prisons state any legal representation hospital crisis Immense inpatient emergency room bed shortages office staff making dangerous place serious medical needs Residents returned Atlanta Little Rock Memphis Dallas Baton Rouge other cities country fiercely determined ReNew With adequate support federal government will just This reports four sections seek illuminate some currently taking within area first section provides brief profiles affected aftermath order comprehend how stubborn obstacles affecting whole must understand individual level second offers simple overview housing highlighting lack affordable third explores difficulties confronting who come help rebuild focusing events transpiring Park last discusses why indigent denied their constitutional rights due process speedy trial threatening lead shutdown Parish Criminal Court These but few dilemmas facing Many root causes these issues however can also found when examining problems not discussed report Voices Wilderness Joyce tragedy top tragedyits exploded Shortly before hit Miller homeowner her family piled five evacuated Rayne Louisiana night slept cold cement floor Civic televisions watched horror chaos unfolded frantically wondering nobody coming friends neighbors When asked leave going used rice festival woman Lafayette came aid kind had never met provided big members stay Rita bearing down were exhausted decided evacuate They boarded windows stayed awake howled outside children cried screamed Mama Help dont wanna die passed she check home which took feet water during flood Out desperation went Brother Don director Hope House Garden District see find live Luckily vacant transitional unit move During time nephews child play Joyces porch drowned swimming pool Texas most unable attend funeral though substantial damage above waterline insurance company tried give only homeowners policy arguing almost caused Eventually forked fair amount Using money payout paid off mortgage started course clue whether neighborhood preserved finally decides what shrinking footprint look Prior trying terms deaths husband son grandchild series tragedies setbacks set motion combined those previous losses threatened destroy mental health Counseling helped cope thinks returning job Kingsley Senior nonprofit assistedliving where care elderly ladies mean much talking working focus get pooped heard everyone elses situation about Henry Morgan retired electrician Reggio fishing community Bernard Monday morning rose seven fifteen minutes another parish his floated floodwaters looted boat motor battery listening screams cries eventually taken Canal Bridge then High School mother advanced Alzheimers awoke school looked stars exclaimed Thank God Ive died gone heaven told hadnt yet calmly replied Yes haveand next Ferry moved Clearview Overpass Metairie both Governor Blanco Jesse Jackson made mediacovered visits three hot miserable days more October exodus shelters hotel rooms While wife separated lived right each makeshift gutted yellow bus behind Thirty yards away Judy friend Cheryl slab expropriated acre Henrys land launch build tide levee him nonnegotiable According might protect others essentially turn property basin hurricane comes got trailer late January located different Times Picayune visited too meet wanted know living warm Kevin Jerri tell homebut want Laroque thought return saw Mayor Nagin television urging For past staying Quality InnMaison Charles Around Laroques given letter management informing entering season special noon evicted sat curb belongings Common Ground held protest front local lawyers busy obtain temporary restraining eviction representative arrived stated sent talk media quickly surrounded thing call hotline trailerKevin immediately dialed number mere muscle memory proceeded hold phones signals beeping Late afternoon cheer granted requested hotels terminating program completely March Ollie doI really born sharecropping Mississippi November able learned read write couldnt make enough feed Being old alone transportation would weather weathered Betsy Camille levees woke discover Amazingly survived ever waters receded joined Clyde Brumfield Anthony mud swept Clydes onebedroom apartment loveseat dried sunfor heat electricity access phone light batterypowered lamp purchased salesclerk directions Christmas adjacent donated couch Because age illiteracy very difficult navigating way FEMAs bureaucracy Without occasional Red Cross early eating MREs meals girlfriend nursing mattress door praying brother Noland visit since Craig lost exwife sevenyearold daughter Despite unspeakable burden loss wakes cruise ship cabin pushes forward father beginning year tested exceptionally bright talented realization motivated enroll Houses GED Sister Lilianne better himself nurture sons potential setting good example normally does put stickers congratulatory homework papers makes sure Craigs take show giving month destroyed deemed eligible assistance written rental contract maintenance worker Hall employees storm ships end fears may become homeless Rental rates throughout easily doubled casting doubts Bobby wasnt stick myself That trouble worst middle senior citizen you safer here Chef Menteur Highway chance Rideau side road pushing handtruck propane tank keep walking van passing ham baked beans thumb stuck bill hand hoping hitchhike open grocery store flip sign reads Rebuilding takes Need safe spot park near location Driveway work Local boy lays moldstained small across yard Ollies refuses buy new wont need gets rains pours tiny hole ceiling Like nearly cost group wretched condition Ochsner Hospital doctors pump eight tanks gray liquid stomach carry muchneeded hernia operation tough devastated didnt mold muck breathing ride uptown TMobile free tool touch sister importantly allow case Charlie least spend lights diemaybe long Charlies Ycloskey vanished slammed lower leaving concrete foundation subcontractors install representatives explained control pass initial site inspection seat even subcontractor wants Citizens Property Insurance Corporation pay anything claim LCPI Louisianas insurer resort statecreated cant market Virtually communities Alluvial covered adjusters clearly suffered wind therefore valid claims policies Sometime later letters stating floods paying lawyer doesnt sell sportfisherman truly called Jeremy isnt guttedit date bulldozer Guilbeau own checkpoint haunted wasteland halfway Plaquemines square foot having getting permit materials meantime selling gasoline beer cigarettes candy bars shed lives received break delivered keys replace contents muddy soaked inside brick bricks sheetrock telling qualify compensation Jodie Were world atmosphere Florida Hurricane applied After losing Jodies Galveston bought older fix prompted Under normal conditions trip less congestion ended hours application did reapplied submitted sale deed title again setback Dons success finding plumber couple pack car start skyrocketing afford encountered similar reasonably priced motel realized option per plot pitch campsite hundred drinking entire littered trash infested mosquitoes portopotties changed frequently campers wash sweat debris dust bodies shower effort improve teaching basics camping outdoors sanitize cooking tools campfire properly food etc spokesperson organized press Chris Annie Living tent winter sucks Rebel pet pitbull hitchhiking rain Biloxi contractor driving laborers LaborReady Inc permanent gigs cleans drains drives dumptruck week benefits overtime Unable rent closed WalMart December tired freezing squatting sitting contractors reclaim huddle oildrum fire One certain restocking shelves soon Given longer accepting traditional campsites appropriated seem anywhere July allegedly breaking stealing stereo jail prisoners buses transferred facilities maximum security adult facility foster relatives street perished Chriss reevacuated ending Arkansas parents track charges against accepted Attorney accused Nobody bothered witnesses police officers involved evidence existed someone Department Children Services court borrowing courtroom space judge issued surety bond wellknown pulled purse embarrassed ordered released recognizance lucky onesthere estimated individuals seeing Alex awaiting sentencing possession cocaine AIDS housed Prison attorney defenders negotiating receive Before officially sentenced deal finalized remote prison half receiving Protease inhibitors sideeffect medication deteriorating rapidly hospitalized times His laidoff contact realistically possible facto sentence charge Its nationwide packed carted FEMApaid pavement wave evictions forced between now Quigley professor Loyola University Law states Weve lot carsi rentassistance checks problem woefully inadequate considering scarce expensive More citys either livable immediate future crunch elements postKatrina especially devastating lowerincome Orleanians scarcity accompanied unbelievable spike prices cheapest result tens horribly substandard Area barns including ones arranged tombstones cemetery elevated highways Some packing themselves apartments onceflooded garages Those bitten bullet rented often spending income prospects bleak acting chief David Paullison reporters gotten approval purchase initially envisioned rehouse recovery disappointment Jan placed cityii total Furthermore large fully functional sewage cases driveways weeks issue approaching critical stage same cramped refrigerators places cook Life necessarily party nowhere instance trailersiii words force Fat Tuesdayand include Basic price factoring volume discounts looking lifecycle includes transporting installing cleaning maintaining disposing traileriv Due bottleneck developed distribution fortune built distributed slated precisely high nature led questions wise use billion dollars funds happen removed Although performed poorly goal rehousing hard predict obstacle seemed shock actually Louisianans Sprawling lots pristine white partly public officials agree Faced prospect concentrated groups neighborhoods parks fields parking surprisingly backyard stance council expressed fierce opposition voiced concerns such values increase crime hurt aesthetic cultural value seems subtly strongly tied race class differences easier quicker convenient accessible single locations leaders harder Another reason slowly inefficiently complex network arent running businessThe doing Sometimes hook driveway hasnt manpower close eye Perhaps reported Judging confronted reach agency obviously pretty swamped bayou exactly ends probably depend heavily plans articulated candidates upcoming mayoral wins sort buyout various levels upon Congressman Baker forth create power preKatrina bills popularity significant administration scrapped metropolitan parishes hardesthit agreed plan present offer pre grant cover gap payouts repairs cap owneroccupied properties apply unclear proposal settled unfold Between quarter calendar delinquency payments subprime loans overdue compared quarterv sufficient mortgages determines smaller preserve abandon occur abandoned practically worthless blighted type comprehensive wellfunded essential crippled continuing struggle companies amounts role longterm picture generally honored minimize claiming played causing Senate Committee recently shouldnt point floodwater marks shifted foundations denying specific legislation surge Senator Julie Quinnvi windversuswater debate Greater Slidell tip resolved towns successfully Struggles owners explosion available smallscale landlords ordinary extra two whom jobs exacerbates preventing units repaired activists fear floodplain gentrifying developers basic laws supply demand guarantee forces gentrification conquer lowincome Unless strong action ensure ample stock continue Unfortunately priority politicians planners reconstruction should ballyhooed proposals presented tended ignore renters prior rarely discuss options emptily say HUD appropriate highpoverty earned list Section names longvii emerging turning Los Angeles governments promises regardless economic status aggressively pursue initiatives Come hell Katrinas wake possibly gut pick roofs plumbing paint walls wiring clean cut broken trees scrap metal playing key resurrection far pleasant There trucks highway oncesubmerged together Peoples Relief Fund Oversight Coalition law students conducting surveys Over teams surveyed legally required andor worked forviii Most certainly committed fly contracting firms larger fact safety training necessary equipment hazmat suits respirators chemical boots concerning sites full dangers toxic rusty nails glass fumes heavy machinery pose threats equipped protective knowledge Marylee Orr executive Environmental Action Network sediment covering contains dangerously arsenic bacteria metals substances recent survey men respiratorsix uninsured limbs infections catch viruses unsanitary crashing effects cancer scarier Undocumented immigrant vulnerable labor abuses Latin American Association Katrinax underpaid enjoyed reception racial tensions rising loudly complain Hispanics statements worrying overrun Mexican done hosting years reality apparent little planning accommodate usually try dealing camps KOAs bathroom utility hookups already spaces hopes reliably squat permission until somebody kicks fifth largest receives funding instead relying primarily golf fees fundraisers private donations governing board comprised wealthy influential donors blew damaged structures phase camp millions damages budget failures created manage itself happy accept Storm Force Alabamabased firm collecting Ronnie Hyer Mike King Ron Briggs Justin net profits rents collected managing bunk uninsulated vary typical Renters Other short trips Boy Scouts camped Union army Civil War Scout Island postal service onsite filled tire ruts filthy flies ground showers walk distance Shelter usable buildings things expect human attorneys nation organizing Lee Circle primary numbers congregate Every crowds hop truck ask likely chosen rush wait trudge dejected sun starts From research perspective effective faces change awhile hired longerterm relationships extended period efforts PHRFs convinced meeting evening Standing oil drum headlights darkness requests onebyone while print observed argued feasible agreeable items posting rules youve guys pockets step seconded sentiment blown kinds improvements weve seen element helpWe doIf greatly appreciatedThen But restored natural overxi followup following Wednesday organizers showed Police trespassing proper permits under threat arrest NOPD evicting provide proof Gabriel Strachota PHRF organizer Theyre separate theyre weaker coincidence supposed agreement changes cops arrivexii blocked organize Parkxiii described current Apparently thanks largely coverage attention Friday Mayors Army Corp Engineers National Guard Homeland Security receptive toward cautiously optimistic convenience laundrymat significantly dryer cleaner rugby upset controversy applications campersxiv Overall update positive although rosy Business seeking ways CEO Bob Becker eliminate source wed giant campground thatWe entity whats expected hopefully measure based disaster occurred remaining havexv view shut interstate Theyll appear headed begin kicked rebuilding suffer proposed something enacted reconstruct boom materializes Workers flocked promised emerges promise ensuring treated fairly humane Justice Delayed Judge Arthur Hunter declaring practical purposes defender exists halt prosecutions involving publicly appointed Speaker Salter President Hines rdxvi Chief Calvin Johnson indicated follow suit expects judges verge screeching nearcomplete Rafael Goyeneche Metropolitan Crime Commission former assistant district funded tickets fines yearsxvii investigators modest assigned represent Rachel Jones highlighted brokenxviii OPP typically convicted violent offenders detained determination guilt innocence offenses corralled identification records flung Corrections allowed Essentially idea charged withconvicted personal files cells evacuees unhurt collect calls let okay qualified circumstances incarcerations hampered Meg Garvey explains intoxication Say weekend sloppy locked Carrol knows allowing washed map exist anymore injured stormthat cruel unusual punishmentxix evaporated laid Currently offices responsible tracking representing well sane person uglier Finally hearing testimony several competing factions Tilden Greenbaum Public Defender oldest withdraw recruit volunteer casesxx Richard Teissier study Greenbaums constitutionally guaranteed counsel dramatic further She believes reformed invested believing works willing consider criminals justify incarcerating themThere courts complicated putting real topdown reorganization Whatever Hunters indigents spur legislature comply requiring fund systems Maybe reforming None matter political whatever address reallife suffering poor Imagine marijuana rural county birth twins parole violation missed babies revocation innocent imagine vouchers unemployed victims fight couches Associated Press Jobs plentiful Chicago Tribune iii Officers Index Brookings Institution Deslatte Melinda bar automatic denial vii NPACH Testimony Financial viii Interview Jen Lai Shortchanged ibid xii Unhappy Campers xiii xiv fold xvi limbo xvii halts Indigents xviii xix Megan |
| Access to the Federal Food Stamp Program: An In-Depth Analysis… | Almas Sayeed, Elizabeth McCarthy | 2006 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Advocates (including legal advocates), Communities of Color, Immigrants, Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, New York, New York | Access to the Federal Food Stamp Program: An In-Depth Analysis of New York City’s Immigrant Communities, Estimates of Unmet Need and Barriers to Access is a comprehensive… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| 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 | Advocates (including legal advocates), Communities of Color, Community Members, Service Providers | 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 media coverage attracts cause generate donations Put little into lot return Fundamentally type doing may experiencing poverty question theyre case supported led provider course any Why number assets efforts know dont You important stakeholders learn understand personal comprehensive way They emotional dimensions barriers both become remain poor Theyll address stories about hear inform aspects overlooked misunderstood Because their experience lowincome unique power minds wealthiest nation earth are skeptical Americans really hunger Unpaid often perceived disinterested possessing genuine prove there problem showing spoken cared then Its simple Amidei Want Make Difference Key credibility conventional ways demonstrating lack reach level adept expressing impact policy decision appeal politicians conscience even feel guilty bad decisions These appeals Plus loves only provide Articles lots issue numbers voters reasonable want treat respect say increase capacity Youll able issues eye towards costefficiency ought empowered themselves counteract feelings hopelessness disenfranchisement weigh feels responsible making renew hope sense agency More importantly real communities possible when involved broken not needs but give tools opportunities itself part professional cant alone But larger Empowerment brings together control over lives shared interest things prosper search something worthwhile life came across old friend cofacilitator her guidance found possibly others disabled homeless relied food stamps times faced loss home fought rights programs such weatherization paying utilities caught trap payday loans living stress survival realized cannot speak scary testified January hearing House Subcommittee Payday Loans believe heard statements made impression elected officials realities struggles try laws work learned heart words touch wonderful diverse changes system getting message fight 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prevent available Talk fairness Big businesses interests rich lobbyists causes network would represent side debate thats fair equal chances sides Outsourcing Somebody Everybody listens intermediary does Ask word agencies accompany introduce easy Prepare invitation description worker pass SPEAKU Join All citizens stake ending Drive ________ ____ alleviate root insecurity Questions Contact mlewisoregonfood bankorg Having essential component distribute distributing again insist persistence Set last arent evening weekend convenient accessible transportation conflicts Create agenda Every Write item explanation itinerary Include date heading top page example two agendas cofacilitators items administering decides goes assess Ultimately draft beginning incorporate said gathered feedback sessions balance action planning intended directly activities building being persistent ongoing Coordinator AntiHunger Committee Salt Lake City Utah Both necessary almost Sections processoriented Outreach 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| Closing New Mexico’s Rural Food Gap | Miles Patrie, Joseph Lee | 2006 | Food Access, Food Gaps | Community Members, Rural Communities | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | Closing New Mexico’s Rural Food Gap examined the scope and dynamics of access to fresh fruits and vegetables in northern New Mexico and solicited recommendations for community… Read more | Emerson Fellow | items average Conclusions Price and Availability Survey The results demonstrate that less mobile lowincome rural residentsthose often least able afford ithave pay more for their food therefore also get Food Stamps They have access healthy foods such fresh fruits vegetables system which has created this inequality must changed basic human need equally available everyone reasonable price Page httpwwwfarmtotableinfo Making drum not easy takes group people advised Samuel Suina the New Mexico Tribal Extension Task Force Director who teaches making basket weaving youth Increasing affordable residents will either require collaboration many different groups working wide range fields challenges faced communities McKinley San Juan Rio Arriba Mora Counties are Not only lessmobile these face lack economic opportunity but our survey demonstrated they much higher prices small stores were expensive than grocery located regional centers investment better public transportation systems within all counties made Residents should hitchhike store Seniors living areas rely senior center van take them with high Nor Dulce other miss out getting because live too far from Stamp office Measures taken state local level improve cases create Another way address burdens placed bring exist Many focus members mentioned selection was confirmed However does case There number examples provide good Bashas Crownpoint Jicarilla Grocery Communities would wise invest means money stay community lost bringing highpoverty can help reduce diabetes currently costing Mexicos economy over billion dollars per year Community programs emergency entitlement lessen needs suggested ways could improved Farmers markets obtain EBT card machines tools order accept outreach expanded awareness ease Other advertising themselves effectively Along large participants education about nutrition wanted cooking classes adults children develop habits early life improving nutritious schools school did seem needed Action increase reimbursement rate offer wider variety options Most lunch compete against junk through carte vending some positive things happening Recently finalized antijunk rules include ban elementary carbonated beverages middle unhealthy This been achieved cooperation led Healthy Kids recently received one million USDA Fruit Vegetable Pilot Program provides students snacks Similar ensure coming hungry Backpack gives home weekends talked highly among enough funding numbers like those County showing Monday morning had inadequate meals weekend Universal breakfast cost regardless income dramatic benefits Students participate shown eat diets score standardized tests Connecting farmers found great source work left done single participant said thought served buy opportunities ranchers young involved farming ranching Traditional particular very important providing traditional decline leads dietary changes Less consumption reliance processed sugar caused skyrocketing rates there possibilities being pursued example possibility intercultural agricultural extension resources eight Pueblos First Nations links between agriculture health evident lead reducing care chronic diseases recognizing poverty sovereignty intertwined Indeed gap tangible costs wellbeing further research government others quantify associated Incorporating into antihunger fundamentally states future linking goals nutritional linked viable development importantly report offered recommendations districts private businesses probably organizations agencies together learn nuances earnestly practical solutions Without action Land Enchantment remain land insecurity nutritionrelated APPENDICIES produces wonderful apples Indian Stores called Din Markets Appendix Supermarkets Country successful storetribe partnership Kami Pothukuchi Wayne State University Printed permission author copyright holder For reservations threehour long round trip shopping unusual Native Americans experience higherthanaverage dietrelated illnesses nearepidemic proportions Access fullservice supermarkets pressing concern Yet significant amounts expended outside convenience carry few healthful choices charge tribes developed partnered chains most continue without supermarket Arizonabased chain several Navajo serve model hoping outlets nearby How came Chinle Arizona When Dineh Cooperatives Inc DCI corporation queried tribal quickly surfaced top list went build first overcoming typical Getting retailer anchor Tseyi Shopping Center proved difficult put dogandpony show present representatives leading areaAlbertsons Safeway says Jon Colvin President CEO officials just 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Insecurity Among Households Contractor Cooperator Report October Wartime Official fold Pamphlet Battle Creek Kellogg Company From Collection Box Fights Freedom Duke Collections Durham Christensen Nendra Ann Sorenson Deloy Hendricks Ronald Munger Juniper Ash calcium diet Journal Dietetic Harper Charles Bryan Beau Upper Saddle River Prentice Hall Post Todd Strengthening Ibid Demographic Profile Jan Nord Mark Margaret Andrews Steven Carlson Household ERR Byers Tim Hubbard That Can Make Difference QuickFacts Population Decenniel Small Area Poverty Estimates Model Based Districts Estimated Diabetes Prevalence Adults People Change April July Oct Document Fournier Stephen Larry Brown Tables Rankings Including Analysis Brandeis ServiceUSDA Morton Lois Wright Ella Annette Bitto Mary Jane Oakland Sand Solving Problems Iowa Deserts Civic Structure Sociology Clarke Ian Alan Hallsworth Peter Jackson Ronan Kervenoael Rossana PerezdelAguila Malcolm Kirkup Retail Competition Consumer Choice 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| Hometown Hunger | Rebekah Miller, Matthew King | 2006 | Community Food Assessments, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Hometown Hunger contains three Washington State community needs assessments that highlight some of the challenges facing low-income populations and service providers in those areas. The reports include… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual | Shijuade Kadree | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Economic Literacy, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Community Members | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual details information about the Financial and Community Education department of CEP and all of the financial education programs that… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual |
| In Search of a Hunger-Free Community | Aiyeshia Hudson | 2006 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Emergency Food Recipients, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | 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 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| Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness… | Natalie Valpiani | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Access, Food Systems and Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) | Advocates (including legal advocates), Children, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness of the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in Louisville Metro, Kentucky is a two-part toolkit for advocates… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Building Health and Wealth Assessing Potential Benefits Raising Awareness the WIC FMNP Louisville Metro Natalie Halbach Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Community Farm Alliance February How Use this Toolkit This toolkit provides resources for advocates interested how Farmers Market Nutrition Program increases access healthy foods lowincome mothers children while growing economic opportunities farmers The divided into two main sections first section assesses need Kentucky potential benefits program second half consists tools examples raising community awareness support Each chapter has been written that can understood independently others Table Contents links directly information addresses specific interests needs Acknowledgements Creating report required hard work advice expertise many people particularly grateful Jessica Anderson Department Agriculture sharing about Cynthia Sullivan Susan Borders helping navigate nutritionists West their stories passion women they serve also staff organizations have supported especially Deborah Webb Director her ideas John Kelly Congressional Center his guidance Finally special thanks Samuel Raskin fieldsite partner fellow challenging enthusiasm fighting hunger Fellowship project develops effective leaders with deep understanding poverty empowers them find innovative solutions end year fellows six months communitybased all over country involved local level then complete national Washington including advocacy think tanks federal agencies Part One Need Executive Summary Background Introduction Hurting Limited Access Healthy Food Losing Their Livelihood Impacts Changed Eating Patterns Improved Economic Opportunity Opportunities Urban Economies Conclusion Bibliography Two Advocacy Understanding Funding Process Pilot Project Designing Successful Sample Record Keeping Forms Coupons Participant Flier Requirements Application Form Partnering With Media Crafting Quality Press Release Releases Organizing Communities Writing Newsletter Article Articles Fact Sheet Customers Organizations Resources More Information Support Contact institutions state may helpful interest Congress established increase fresh locally grown fruits vegetables young grow market examines health outcomes disparities food issues smallscale looks might address these based provided other communities case example use guide own budgets lack supermarkets threaten ability families living End protect eating well White African American were overweight obese East Downtown home more than participants only nearly same neighborhoods households not vehicle Residents often shop nearby convenience stores sell little produce Though fight obesity chronic disease patients eat five servings each day Children foodinsecure are likely fair poor struggling afford replace dependence tobacco new crops out three raised Tobacco enabled farms remain small ended lost between Examining counties demonstrates facing ate because said plan throughout participating increased sales result would generate extra million farmlevel income raise per farm direct marketing average Strong markets traffic businesses provide from which urban entrepreneurs launch products hang balance future one everrising floundering economy builds both wealth proves tool tip favor former What Special Supplemental 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| The Cost of Child Care | Lauren Forbes | 2006 | Childcare/Childcare Assistance, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Childcare Providers, Children, Families, Policymakers | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | The Cost of Child Care explores family financial stability by focusing on the affordability of child care. The report uses Oregon Food Bank survey data to correlate… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Cost Child Care HungerFree Community Report Lauren Forbes Emerson National Hunger Fellow Children First for Oregon February families the worst financial trouble are not usual suspects They very young tempted freedom their first credit cards elderly trapped failing bodies and declining savings accounts And they random assortment Americans who lack selfcontrol keep spending check Rather people consistently rank united one surprising characteristic parents with children home Elizabeth Warren Amelia Tyagi TwoIncome Trap Connection Between Food Security Over past decade costs needed cover familys basic needs have risen significantly rising housing energy health care transportation child forced forgo balanced meals nutritious foodsand sometimes altogetherso that can roof over heads stay warm pay reliable medical safe For most food insecure Oregonians family economic stability income issue Fulltime work does guarantee adequate necessities particularly Research has shown hungry likely working parentsi Since necessity being able afford forces into dire circumstances focus this report affordability Ten percent monthly contributed benchmark but data recent years revealed number paying quarter Profile Oregons Insecure Families Young Adults Likely Households Northwest Job Gap Study finds only all jobs currently enough support twoparent twochild household where parent stays Single raising two also unlikely making living wage way type What research leads question further security households earned incomesii dilemma prevalent Portland metropolitan area couple lives North describes situation constant evaluation prioritization three yearold attends local center mother works parttime while attending college her husband fulltime Almost daily basis she must ask herself should gas get school December Center Public Policy OCPP released analysis youngest adults highest hunger insecurity rates OCPPs United States Department Agriculture USDA defines access members times active healthy life includes minimum ready availability nutritionally foods assured ability acquire acceptable socially ways without resorting emergency supplies scavenging stealing other coping strategies According definition majority lowincome classified Compared states high rate revealing risk shows aged lived experienced were more than twice among childreniii catch certainly evident include both either full rarely qualify state assistance these often require Also receiving increase hours receive accept raise may well relatively severe cuts example there four which earn hour father per week case Their Based figures Human Services ERDC Copayment Estimateiv calculator copay would about month This probably means contributing around toward childcare expenses decided become amount falls level makes them ineligible Something Doesnt Add Family Budgets meet its need important measure wellbeing While many agencies 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| A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. | Dana Conroy | 2006 | Community Food Assessments, Farm to School, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Access, Food Systems and Agriculture | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers, School Staff | Domestic, Washington, DC | A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. details research findings and provides action-oriented recommendations for program enhancements, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Noteworthy within the assessment are… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Assessment Community Food Security Washington February Acknowledgements This assessment was written and prepared Dana Conroy Congressional Hunger Center Fellow Solutions would like acknowledge thank the following organizations individuals for providing information analysis data general guidance support Research Action Harvest Local Alliance FreshFarm Markets Capital Area Bank State Education Office Department Health particular WIC CSFP Offices Garden Resources GROW The Trust USDA Economic Service Nutrition Bill Cooper For questions comments about this please contact Connecticut Ave Suite wwwdchungerorg TABLE CONTENTS Page Executive Summary Key Recommendations Introduction III Analyses Districts Grocery Stores Convenience CarryOuts Farmers Market Program School Gardens SHARE Network Cooperative Supported Agriculture Programs Emergency Appendix Map Poverty Information Locations Schedules Further Insecurity United States defines food insecurity limited uncertain availability nutritionally adequate safe foods ability acquire acceptable socially ways mean having use emergency supplies eating less than necessary get buying extremely inexpensive that are not sufficient enough maintain normal diet EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Plan End Childhood Nations has been completed project FRAC dedicated fighting hunger obesity improving nutrition health wellbeing children families District Columbia year organization partnership with Share Our Strength will begin implementation tenyear strategic plan end childhood nations capital acknowledges strongest resources have fight federal programs Therefore many goals focus expanding access utilization such Stamp child Special Supplemental Women Infants Children also focuses ensuring growth occurs where expansion needed all able work their capacity Also stresses importance increasing economic security education residents way people who ultimately need depend them long term knowledge ensure they consume nutritious regular basis Purpose alludes but best learn more consult Get Facts Guide Federal purpose provide indepth look systems promote community preventionoriented concept supports development enhancement sustainable communitybased strategies improve lowincome households healthful increase selfreliance communities own needs comprehensive responses local farm issues identifies what place can help prevent looks viable new options creating practices benefit insecure answers What barriers from dignified times currently exist How build strong through better management Although largest piece puzzle there other pieces contribute how healthy affordable grocery stores convenience carryouts farmers markets schools supported agriculture CSAs cooperatives gardens These different approaches highlighted hopes presented here compliment lead secure prosperous While expand existing recommendations deal most pressing concerns important government businesses aid against today near future these examinations underlying page numbers noted Two Year Goals Create store financing initiative Advocate city money supermarket underserved areas encourage developers investors match funds done successfully Philadelphia should accomplished FMNP Ease process licensing permitting both processes reduce fees come along participate market system thereby amount fresh available Begin FarmtoSchool initiatives Farmtoschool connect farms school cafeterias incorporate fruits vegetables They prevention involved approach Buying Clubs Perform outreach stamp recipients continually rely banks concerning affordability accessibility club significantly lowers costs participants CSA which seasonal drop off points Provide funding subsidize shares Currently only one Banks Clagett Farm makes point cost There requires some supplemental Organizing Organize ANCs around problems lack members untapped resource advocating changes Underserved neighborhoods speak themselves make voices heard publicize SHAREs Project BrainFood Youth Skills Operation Frontline teach ages utilized greatest Five Metropolitan Transit Authority WMATA discounted free metro bus fares traveling buy groceries Until built alternative forms assistance Require wish establish higherincome same number equal across Eat Smart Buy campaign Encourage products distributors while simultaneously engaging larger effort Run conjunction ones started lowerincome unification Eliminate eligibility requirement seniors must DCs Commodity order eligible coupons excluding Fast Restaurants collective power purchase healthier wholesale companies associations taxincentives fast establishments menu items meet newest guidelines time efficient easily accessible sources INTRODUCTION Who Insecure From average percentage means approximately had count ate bought Residents likely those living below poverty line form program income level family three gross monthly limit People live risk because treated flexible expense Bills car payments rent priority expenses purchasing often first when gets tight tables signify levels high Source NeighborhoodInfo Neighborhood Profiles Council Wards Rates Ward Rate clearly show highest east river rates map denotes ward lines Overall East River Percentage Agenda Issue Scan GROCERY STORES Access defined regional national chain main necessities Even might cannot shopping large disparities signifies locations twentythree major Districtfour Giants Whole Foods sixteen Safeways good considering land size Note two chains area over reveals does Safeway Milwaukee Place closed its doors however official plans million square foot Giant old Camp Simms National Guard site Alabama being chair Advisory Commission Sandra Seegars reports outside Maryland flowing stay within existed acknowledged smaller grocers sell prices little selection traditional example may just milk bananas Urban Institutes Retail Challenges Analysis Six Categories stated citys located predominately AfricanAmerican parts town found 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| Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah | Cecilia Cárdenas-Navia, Larisa Bowman | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Wellness | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, Rural Communities, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Salt Lake City, Utah | Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah is an educational booklet that highlights community food security models, specifically local wellness policies and assessments, as… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Making Stone Soup CommunityDriven Efforts End Hunger Utah publication Utahns Against Project Coordinators Cecilia CrdenasNavia and Larisa Bowman Bill Emerson National Fellows Class Congressional Center Supervisor Gina Cornia Executive Director Special thanks Councilman Jesse Garcia Department Workforce Services Even Start Adult Education Team Julie Metos the Action for Healthy Kids Mary Ellen Lykins Head Program Midtown Community Health Ogden GIS Map School District Wellness Committee OgdenWeber Partnership Your Connection YCC Youth City Parents individuals who graciously completed our survey UAH creates political public will end hunger Founded nonprofit organization first coordinated emergency food distributions worked with faithbased agencies increase awareness grew recognized importance policy legislation meet needs hungry The agency established itself statewide advocate dedicated promoting improving federal nutrition programs Our initiatives include informing legislators their communities providing resources assistance individual clients engaging state community groups antihunger efforts not only identifying barriers access across but also devising alternative solutions that strengthen local economies ensuring right all aim improve lives eliminate ABOUT UTAHNS AGAINST HUNGER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Introduction What Food Security Show Tell Bringing Farm Share Harvest Assessing Needs Overweight Undernourished Sitting down Local Policies Profile Survey This Viva Latinidad Looking Latest Trend Students Are Smart Future Directions Resources TABLE CONTENTS MAKING STONE SOUP INTRODUCTION evident from astounding number are insecure andor impoverished network still meeting Some neighbors being cared strong would hope reverse this situation must address insecurity where exists here home Furthermore look ourselves longterm vision ending one which come together reclaim system devise new ways ensure members have adequate nutritious foods conceptualizing reminded familiar childhood fable three weary travelers arrive night village bearing empty pot villagers themselves hide little they turn away But claim everything need fill water set over roaring fire After announcing making stone soup each traveler great ceremony pulls his pocket drops into Despite initial skepticism like say place take care pride having values help other through hard times everyone has chance succeed Yet live poverty That every ten people forty percent these children under age eighteen seventh highest rate tenth country lack enough ones basic without relying services defined uneasy painful sensation caused can lead malnutrition time Since inception almost thirty years ago been leading recognize important role Utahs plays helping lowincome last year put table addition supports provide participants nutritional economic benefits Stamp assisted while average daily participation Lunch was students They array organizations whether service providers nonprofits projects substance much meat vegetables Just spice adds flavor make worth eating elected officials responsible funding work viable better able Lastly growing numbers uniting behind innovative Binding broth several examples phenomenon farmtoschool gleaning security assessments school wellness policies profile significantly diverse relatively town residents beginning reconsider collective excited participate locallybased communitydriven create just sustainable you join own offer added Finally delicious overflowing enjoyed leave next day restored its past splendor thriving lesson never forgotten moral story clear Individually cupboards appear bare collectively feast contribution many lot entire Not fed shared sense responsibility anothers wellbeing see such Similar stones advocates leaders taking initiating various health WHAT COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY Imagine neighborhood city any group connected whose working healthy affordable farmer negotiates high principal fresh fruits meals cooperate another buy plot land start supported agriculture project boxes cooking tips recipes strategies manage meal preparation These collaborative result autonomous control what ideal were dream reality ready invigorate infrastructure movement encourages invest active multiple levels Through corporate supermarkets farmers markets gardens distinct web minimizes All families regardless income then purchase culturally sensitive ingredients allow them prepare wholesome elderly Beyond family sphere institutions schools centers partner actors area social justice workers religious construct overall quality life Communities already began some cases benefited economy given real stake how produced distributed Ranging geography Berkeley California Detroit Michigan concept resulted creative issues affected young old alike emerging leader among hopes implement models basis grassroots approach integrates existing more organic SHOWANDTELL BRINGING THE FARM SCHOOL Thankfully hundreds choosing model grown close farmtocafeteria developed out Schools products small serve cafeteria snacks Small tend favor practices stay business feed does travel far farm plate thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions delivery trucks gain healthier learn about works visit classroom build lasting relationships Salt Lake currently apples farms develop expand few alone directors want bring cafeterias half those responded interested serving locally facilitate process founded begun conversations identified distributors menus featuring farmfresh happy Remember lunch Cold limp French fries crunchy things macaroni cheese green jello bounced rubber ball sugary orange drink stained your upper lip had idea came didnt really find glance large standing outside First Presbyterian Church seemed strange assembly scampered between legs parents adults stood clustered chatting idly weather news veterans both event reclined lawn chairs snagged best seats surrounding oak trees reason brought Sunday morning based faith worship Rather arrived early nine oclock receive free annual cosponsored churches provides produce might otherwise Started twentythree enlists donate extra unpicked crops fall harvest Then volunteers ranging Boy Scout single glean farmland picking washing packaging distribute sites publicize oftentimes hand bilingual stamp applications pantry information waiting line dual focusing offers invaluable answering immediate involving larger helped distributing tons big thing become Weber State University gardeners youth even response increases comments Ina Sheehan president Communitybased needed encourage change SHARE HARVEST ASSESSING NEEDS When approaching potential problem collect necessary data get tried successful pieces missing Assessment CFSA follows same logic order identify available limitations calls attention gaps inform policymakers fix enhance nutshell comprehensive research carefully considers challenges faces goals creating practical concerns most exciting facet gives investigative tools review selfrun promotes unique enduring giving participant add her insight done greater level learning involved challenge him herself think she buys acquires helpful kinds eats regularly conducting often conjures terrible images long hours spent typing report technical charts unending lists figures casual yield valuable Standard datacollecting techniques interviews questionnaires personal view communitys Focus informal gathering twelve fifteen interview allows flexibility collected discussed Visuals maps graphs alternate easily interpretable method showing approaches acceptable appraise Because methodology evaluating sees starting point tackle terms collecting motivate stakeholders future incite changes rural urban ASSESSMENT TRUE FALSE United States today common than adult overweight obese Tens millions Americans reported facing person overweightobese OVERWEIGHT BUT UNDERNOURISHED obesity increased intake particularly less decreased physical activity society indulging treats offered vending machines fastfood joints exercise driving longer stretches watching television endlessly surfing net Such lifestyle trends generally contribute unhealthy weight While rates rising sectors disproportionately Households limited face difficult follow Many afford regular knowing coming presents additional stress Believe statements true crisis majority now million faced uncertain availability Whats surprising two How Rate Poverty Obesity Counties Bear River Central Davis Sout heastern Southwest Summit Tooele TriCounty Wasatch WeberMorgan Percentage Living Obese seems counterintuitive could preliminary suggests lies way households compensate may adopt patterns maximizing caloric caloriedense buying quantity rather overeating when overweightobesity documented primarily women Lowincome mothers sacrifice There evidence observed chronic famine scenario likely manifest similar habits grow older Certainly explanations why faster higherincome Determinants risk becoming genetics environmental influences Nevertheless crucial epidemic deserves special SITTING DOWN WITH JULIE METOS normally softspoken mildmannered transforms firedup energy conversation turns child mostrespected She channels passion chairperson coalition aimed environment kids achieve optimum academic performance January awarded grant Kellogg Foundation oversee implementation opportunity 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Its somewhat expansion realm natural progression original mission enrich specialized preschool curriculum Graduate Equivalency Degree GED complete Starts dedication enables concoct success EVEN START PROGRAM Galvez fiftysomething grandmother apron curly updo greets smile flourishes wooden spoon starts launches enthusiastic speech servings cannot impressed maneuvers Latina version Julia Childs pinch knowitall measure Four teaches course mainly registered Extension break cycle illiteracy improved socioeconomic immigrant Joan Triplett Literacy Parent Educator GDENWEBER ACTION PARTNERSHIP Drive Grant Avenue nondescript domeshaped redbrick building corner Street bustling OWCAP provider reaches forms room brightly colored space peppered magazines comfortable welcomes donated clothing adjoining month containing Pass glass doors case managers assisting Whether lending supportive ear dayto complications friendly employees successfully secure countless Additional parenting classes sessions occasional adding opportunities recesses warm buzz laughter initiative focuses integral branch floor instructing downstairs Tracy Socwell OWCAPs Service Block notes atmosphere playful combined sincere nurturing growth happiness assist selfsufficient drives empower MIDTOWN CENTER Every Friday conference festive potluck updates exchanged plates steaming salad baked potatoes delectable desserts recounts current events memorable visits patients ongoing fundraising weekly fare equal healthcare occupies position human uninsured traditionally Lisa Nichols executive Twenty safety nets subsidized government including dental primary mental preventative minimal dollar stretch seek grants uses sliding fee adjust payment match monthly Another Midtowns clinical outreach opendoor citizenship treatments presence central medically underserved undoubtedly enhanced inextricable link keenly aware concerning May moving complex Adams considerably expanding patient partnership parties consider directions Insecurity Increase Distribute Develop online application userfriendly Waive facetoface Launch Seniors Implement Universal Conduct summer stamps Ensure venues Set Provide incentive lowfat dairy eggs Raise targeted Promote development distribution languages Introduce Disseminate illnesses FUTURE DIRECTIONS Building Stress priority Encourage framework Emphasize acquisition award graduate equivalency degrees workforce marketability Projects Extend yearlong Publicize Undertake Monitor systems Create farmtopantry wwwactionforhealthykidsorg Nations Development Institute wwwfirstnationsorg Research wwwfracorg wwwogdenkutus Coalition wwwfoodsecurityorg wwwcensusgov Economic wwwersusdagov Data Toolkit wwwfnsusdagov Meals Policy wwwhealthutahgov wwwhearthighwayorg Issues httpwwwaltruenet altruesitefilespovertydatapublicationspovertyreport pdf Office wwwusoekutus Emergency Federal Annual Report forthcoming wwwuahorg RESOURCES NOTES copies contact Suite Phone Fax Creating |
| Improving Food Stamps in Alameda County and Beyond | Kevin Anderson | 2006 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | California, Domestic, Oakland | Improving Food Stamps in Alameda County and Beyond is based on an in-depth analysis of the Alameda County Social Service Agency’s internal processes and how they can… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Improving Food Stamps Alameda County and Beyond Recommendations Strengthen Social Services Agency Stamp Procedures Community Outreach Practices Kevin Anderson Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Bank Congressional Center February Table Contents Acknowledgementsp Forwardp Executive Summaryp Project Descriptionp Brief Overviewp Examining Service Agencys Application Processp Improve Proceduresp Strengthening Partnerships Countys Systemp Client Interview Tool For Denied Applicantsp Personal Reflection Experience Working for The the Bankp Appendices Background Federal Programp Glossaryp Office Visits Questionnairep Block Projectp Proposed Business Processesp Consent Release Information Formsp Acknowledgements Many extraordinary encouraging people have offered their knowledge feedback insight during course fivemonth field placement California supervisors Julia Martinez Elizabeth Gomez provided support guidance daily basis teaching tremendous amount about food stamps community challenges they face providing services lowincome individuals members Workgroup Melissa Daigle Jessica Bartholow Estelle Clemons Stephanie Nishio met with monthly provide overall project direction vision Aileen Carr Allegra Cira John Kelly Kristin rest staff encouragement throughout Most importantly all listed below inspired passion dedication bring serving needy residents best ideas contained this report belong following while any errors faults are mine alone Program Specialist Coordinator USDA Nutrition Western Region Statewide Manager Education Association Banks Action Partnership City Oakland Network Department Health Suzanne Ryan Associate Allison Pratt Director Policy Winnie Timothy Roberts FinancialCommunication Brigit Adamus San Francisco Barbara MkNelly Research Scientist Fellowship CoDirector Workforce Benefits Administration Assistance Committee FANOut Welfare Directors CWDA CDSS DHS WRO would also like extend special thanks clerical eligibility many whom interviewed examined stamp application process Finally thank who shared experiences system participating pilot testing client interview tool Forward program CHC bipartisan government nonprofit organization that seeks eradicate hunger developing leaders Each year places Fellows across country assignments out followed policy assignment Washington member twelfth class placed SSA ACCFB partner Bay Area was completed cost assessment various outreach models employed counties several west coast states including Summary During fall partnered develop countywide network increase participation rate Since initiative began Based Organizations CBOs prescreened over has experienced percent its NonAssistance NAFS caseload Despite these successes ultimately denied high applicants failing finish indepth analysis SSAs internal processes how can interface external efforts presents series suggestions improving processing crafted reports recommendations goal formulating effective viable local level Although particulars directed toward broad themes proposals applicable elsewhere Moreover undertaking focused examination countys from dual perspectives social agency CBO relevant United States should Develop phonein using hotline Ensure standardized procedure exists Emergency Streamline office orientation Increase number intake timeslots align them waiting room FSonly workers Continue expand language capabilities locations Promptly scan incoming mail available Explore consolidating duties work behind scenes prepare applications Consider reinstating modified expanded Contact Unit Formalize important procedural changes official Processes operating procedures Require four track ensure delivery advocates partnership Introduce authorization release information forms into Expand certification Move setup allows complete entire explore development electronic Blend new proposed Conduct media campaign Between November households receiving increased Participation Benefit Issuance Report Sacramento Available httpwwwdsscahwnetgovresearchDFAFoo_htm Description This culmination working designed both host organizations other interested reforming county programs narrative observations collection documents tools developed along way well useful set administration charged strengthening relationship between policies Pursuant those goals tracking through examine barriers approval Then conducted interviews assigned approximately understand processed interviewing applied but failed tested sample October December hope builds previous two years Rachel Lopez worked Los Angeles Regional comprehensive action items improve Californias Her issues such streamline conditions offices partnerships among service providers reduce state federal obstacles helped generate greater awareness major shortcomings facing levels Last Dennis Barrett Laura Tatum Fresno Tulare were tasked establishing respective much currently place They embarked ambitious highly successful involving creation task forces enrollment workshops Their nonassistance rates August involves whole especially networks oneon one assistance model harmonizes Having arrived framework already opposed been finetune Alamedas ways effectively potential applicability joint See Sharp Matthew Serving Solutions Publication Advocates Growing Wealth Central Valley FoodLink httpwwwdsscahwnetgovresearchrespdfDFADFAaugpdf permitted take step further offer based inhouse experience Along Brigits costeffectiveness study which will inform positive negative attributes popular help systems tailor techniques Our casestudy approach analyzes specific associated examines augment enhance tangible concrete evaluated addition think our projects aid adopted innovative refine implementing more dramatic initiating future first section provides background regarding second details findings sections three some strengthen area fifth intended uses learning six personal reflection Overview With million insecure residing today realistic solution pandemic seems require national response giant reach scope Volunteers churches pantries soup kitchens nation struggle meet immediate need vast group hard limited resources However unable sustainable lasting problem poverty America Even governments most basic safeguard against reveals crafting sweeping antipoverty legislation Just because appropriates money does not mean recent data indicates eligible received EWs determine entitled receive continually balance complex regulations requirements arise political compromises inherent legislative Here front lines onesizefitsall clashes intricacies cities making difficult poor prompted State Castner Schirm Reaching Those Need Rates Mathematica Inc initiate simplification measures found only accessing emergency despite fact surveyed income figure down possible indication faced obtaining Beginning late initiated Promotion involved training prescreening oneonone likelihood administer funding willingness organize partners instrumental enabling occur past continued held trained roughly prescreen date finding potentially sustained enroll than half generated preventing increasing could majority reasons failure essential attend facetoface bodes poorly nutrition expends personnel each time order must approvable located East Side stretching Berkeley north Fremont south Dublin Livermore possesses extremely diverse population twothirds coming Barthalow Chanse Ursula Marquez Lily Glesman Caroline Faces Facts administered oversees final interpretations author Ibid These 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Clerks Eligibility Support Data Input OngoingIntake Electronic Determination Software there determining Case System WCDS Interim Automated outstations materials outstation Hayward INTAKE Model CALWORKS read outside employees Consequently attached glossary familiar terminology ISAWS Consortium CIV Evaluation Reporting LEADER replacing Eighteen adopting windowsbased software switched commandline style since compatible promises modernize standardize Once works initial kinks glitches CalWINs numerous example permits real editing case whereas revisions made required oneday delay view Likewise automates wide previously manual appointment scheduling benefit calculation userfriendly windows automatically screens fields tabs according send alerts enables notify automated Transfer EBT Quality Control MEDS Every operates perform maintenance functions generally fewer where independently administers Human profiles determinations use significantly adopts implement hence highlyadvanced input 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| The Outreach Aisle: A Showcase of Cost-Effectiveness in Food Stamp… | Brigit Adamus | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Advocates (including legal advocates), Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | California, Domestic, San Francisco | The Outreach Aisle: A Showcase of Cost-Effectiveness in Food Stamp Outreach explores methods of Food Stamp outreach used nationwide. The report measures the cost-effectiveness of each outreach… Read more | Emerson Fellow | California Table Costs Community Based Organization Marys Center ITEM AMOUNT COST TOTALS Labor Food Stamp Outreach Coordinator hours per month Materials Bus Fare round trips times Total cost Approved applications Cost approved application Alameda County Bank training hour quarterly meeting Workbook book Refreshments Applications Benefits Average monthly activities Applicants Denied CostEffectiveness Analysis Independent Lao Family Development Associate year Chinese Flyers flyers General ACCFB from Prescreened clients Clients receiving mail person Completed for Stamps Pending with unknown outcomes Predicted Prediction calculated applying current approval rate all pending Statewide Network Washington State Region REGION ANNUAL Native American Tribe Administration TOTAL Activity ACTIVITY Administrative Rate Brief Contact approx minutes Intake Face Office Home Application Group Presentations Public Service Announcements Innovative Services Education funds National Council Aging Assistance INVOICED Contracts Raw Invoiced Excluded Standardized costs include rental space audit and indirect described the are total minus excluded Sources funding Federal Local Funds FFY Contacts more completed assistance assists standardized Alternatively Funded New York Nutrition Consortium NYS SUBCONTRACTOR Subcontractor NonFederally funded subcontractor nutrition education etc NOEP pre Reported Fiscal Year Individuals contacted Prescreenings Referred Day San Francisco Department Human salary benefits Eligibility Workers day employees Supervisors employee Program Director Clerks Technical Assistants Equipment Laptop Computer computers Desktop computer Dept Anthony Foundation Salary pay scale Comp Regular Employees hrs Volunteers Copying copies Furniture Donated Paper Ream colored paper Pens dozen Goody bagsgifts bags donated Newspapers Coffee Juices Water case waterjuices Dining Room Cups Plates 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allowable nonallowable expenditures Examples States must follow principles OMB Circular Nonprofit organizations they pertain Placing stamp literature soup kitchens shelters churches places Staffing booths fairs provide answer questions Visiting senior centers explain rules homes impoverished neighborhoods Distributing where persons known gather housing developments WIC clinics schools low income areas English second language classes community service providers employers wage Prescreening individuals Helping fill out forms obtain verification Accompanying assist process Conducting workshops members serving people httpwwwfnsusdagovfspoutreachstateplanhtm Reimbursing mileage paid local newspaper educate Producing distributing educational posters brochures radio television used public announcements potential print Designing development publication distribution materials Monitoring contractors performance unallowable Acting authorized representative stamps issuance purchasing Intervening offices certification advocate behalf recipients Recruiting participate Recruitment those designed persuade individual who has made informed choice not change his her decision cannot incur volunteers actual work since definition unpaid can manage facilitate oversee may claim reimburse their expenses necessary conduct outlines actions take develop file budget projection request using FNSA Budget Projection optional Regional upcoming fiscal begins Upon available submit amendments any reflect changes efforts put agencys Letter Credit Thirty quarter reports form Financial Status This reporting expenditure share enumerates policies pertaining pays percent For example would draw cover check transfer performed inhouse payments others services private nonprofit organization forprofit contractor under contract agreement turn procured match cash exceptions noted below Allowable use meet Cash regulations CFR contributed nonFederal government institutions waiver Private third party donations waive 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certain drug felonies than five ago now All born children regardless parents status SRO Disabled several restaurants Screener Introduction Script here today interviewing qualify tomorrow After given special ticket move front line wont lose place Are citizen legal permanent resident Yescontinue terminate although still currently Yesterminate continue either SSI SSP Yes Resources less bank elderly disabled Otherwise Including yourself household Household AND buy prepare meals spouse roommate parent Does fall inside guidelines see chart Have been Felony Yeswas conviction simple possession Noterminate felons become effective Persons sale trafficking remain ineligible Nogive entrance APPLICANT POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED Termination script Your responses indicate Because very limited want reserve most likely liketo directly hand sheet |
| The Impact of Food Insecurity on the Development of Young,… | Madina Agénor | 2006 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Children, Communities of Color, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | The Impact of Food Insecurity on the Development of Young, Low-Income Black and Latino Children presents research findings from the Children’s Sentinel Nutrition Assistance Project (C-SNAP), linking… Read more | Emerson Fellow | When money tight lowincome families are forced make tough choices about the use their resources One results constrained financial food insecurity Food refers households limited uncertain access enough for all household members lead active healthy life times According Department Agriculture USDA percent million were insecure some point during year Since blacks and Latinos disproportionately poor near compared white counterparts pronounced racial ethnic disparities exist rates addition data show that with children significantly higher risk poverty than same race ethnicity without result black Latino face particularly elevated Sound Social Policies Can Protect Children from Insecurity its Health Effects recent study conducted Childrens Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program CSNAP pediatricians child health researchers shows number federal nutrition assistance income support programs can help mitigate negative growth effects Low weight heightforage important markers inadequate which turn has other These outcomes also linked inability fight infection impaired learning such Stamp FSP Special Supplemental Women Infants WIC provide increased Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF program providing minimal meet basic needs The Income Home Energy LIHEAP Subsidized Housing survival expenses heating cooling housing costs There serious consequences young childrens wellbeing when not receive benefits they eligible Young fare better following have positive infants toddlers status who enrolled these recipient findings follows Black whose family benefit was terminated more likely stamp potentially but did twice underweight shorter height subsidy fuel nutritional problems contrary assertions research demonstrates receipt stamps subsidies associated overweight healthier found associations between significant due comparatively small numbers receiving lower short SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH NUTRITION AND DEVELOPMENT YOUNG CHILDREN COLOR Stephanie Ettinger Cuba Madina Agnor White RaceEthnicity Households With Figure All Without Source Nord Andrews Carlson Household Security United States ERR Economic Research Service October wwwersusdagovPublicationserr Joint Center Political Studies SeptemberOctober FOCUS developmental concerns foodsecure note impact always visible parents caregivers healthcare providers policymakers may clinically meaningful mental development even there physically discernable signs For example after taking into account childs low birthweight current analyses foodinsecure greater peers What Results Mean Color Five key conclusions drawn CSNAPs color virtue disproportionate burden living especially vulnerable ill Safety net wise social investment particular costeffective policies contrast terminating denying seriously compromises critical period body brain perpetuating lifelong economic disadvantage early childhood impairments jeopardize future readiness school academic success restrict adult employment opportunities Although needed establish link plausible suggest safety protect then buffer Similar Linked Poor Child Development While physical been well documented few studies assessed encompasses ways acquire skills range domains including memory cognition language gross fine motor ability interaction behavior perception preschool schoolaged shown affect level achievement throughout careers Alderman colleagues Pan American Organization describe first three years brains most rapid change intersection had adequately address this gap recently studied relationship ages four thirtysix months come Developmental continuum vulnerabilities relating slow unusual one areas speaking moving likelihood experiencing later attention andor Frances Glascoes Parents Evaluation Status PEDS used detect sample After controlling confounding parent characteristics powerful predictor overall among under age odds reporting Similarly Action Needed Policymakers unique opportunity prevent reduce harm policy actions include fully funding expanding Such action would encompass Expanding eligibility increasing Farm Bill Ensuring funded Appropriation rejecting proposed state match cap Services Administration Implementing work requirements Deficit Reduction Act DRA way supports barriers Improving allocation funds local agencies ensure vouchers Investing against energy rise necessary implement Medicaid changes great care lose any portion Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic Treatment Lastly must consider how factors vary group each groups specific implementing wellresearched nuanced sedcbuedu Multisite Project Manager magenorhungercenterorg Emerson National Hunger Fellow currently working FRAC This article based two companion reports prepared published available wwwjointcenterorg national network conduct original clinical old connect evidence advocates public information wwwcsnaporg wwwpedstestcom |
| Farmworker Justice: Select Tools for Allies of the Coalition of… | Kathleen Wood, Kate Mitchell-Tombras | 2007 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Migrants, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Florida, Immokalee | Farmworker Justice: Select Tools for Allies of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers educates people about the working and living conditions of migrant farmworkers in Florida and includes… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Jesus condemned death Pilate wanting release addressed them again but they kept shouting Crucify him third time said Why What evil has done have found ground for the sentence will therefore flogged and then But urgently demanding with loud shouts that should crucified their voices prevailed gave his verdict demand granted released man asked one who had been put prison insurrection murder handed over wished Luke The Gospels teach fate did not rest hands powerful Herod initiate crucifixion Rather crowd people standing around vociferously demanded His fearful mobs power desire These ordinary used united voice send cross However Bible also tells where two more are gathered Gods name God shall there Therefore know another outcome possible seeks righteousness instead injury Reflection this first step journey immediately confronted our role community member working toward justice Consider experience when you joined others confront injustice call redress was How presence spirit CIW asking faith use collective moral society insist dignity farmworkers Floridas fields draw nearer join making human rights reality agricultural accepts They clothed purple cloak after twisting some thorns into crown And began saluting Hail King Jews struck head reed spat upon knelt down homage After mocking stripped clothes Then led out crucify Mark Brought before accused defying Roman Empire claiming challenging social order cast outsider mocked being dissenter begins carrying reminded became work within structures transform those places neighborhoods families cities governments fail protect poor soon face physical pain torment must bare ridicule soldiers Reflect moment your life were treated contempt belief held change way perceived seeking economic confronts entrenched structure deprecates For part transforming how workers field industry fast food chains labeled agitator organization Are willing act accordance beliefs stand even knowing means outside popular opinion III falls Here servant whom uphold chosen soul delights bring forth nations cry lift make heard street bruised break dimly burning wick quenchuntil established earth Isaiah referenced Matthew With addition large wooden thrust back stumbles attempt carry such emotional weight proceeds path set paradoxically gains strength while expending reaches place fortitude enraptured Even presiding officer praised Certainly innocent from own journeys steps often most difficult stumble fall sometimes other times cannot muster each commitmentor recommitmentto walk alongside struggle end abuses reflect obstacles prevented staying course past identify these barriers consider ways take great courage feel merely like promises through guide until peace reigns meets mother Mary magnifies Lord rejoices Savior shown arm scattered proud thoughts hearts brought thrones lifted lowly filled hungry good things sent rich away empty watched her son submit beaten she undoubtedly experienced mothers boundless grief Yet perhaps mystified angry seeming disparity between promise delivered angel Gabriel horrific scene unraveling Could manclothed blood sweat taunted peopletruly Messiah promised would create just world Marys during memories occasions purity ugly seemed irreconcilable react situations words visions allowed continue look forward seek patience trust what unseen about seeand imagine gain conviction fill see throughout New Testament cares Simon helps compelled passerby coming country Cyrene father Alexander Rufus peasant migrant worker traveling Jerusalem outwardly burden anothers condemnation person drawn ease suffering someone distress walks abused Just bore Christs reassures alone either can find solace unburdening yoke unto Him which give Pulled lifts strong enough story compels ask ourselves When paths intersect sister brother need called respond chaos demands overwhelming without immediate relief obvious grateful friends neighbors extend kindness enter One form giving direct service donating banks volunteering soup kitchen tutoring atrisk youth though may unaware challenges only fulfill needs changing institutions perpetuate societal injustices example directly increasing wages calling matters relating conditions exploitive partners assume allies building commit walking permanent burdens Veronica wipe nothing selfish ambition conceit humility regard better than yourselves Let interests same mind Christ Philippians Unlike She defies personal fear rejection authorities tending wills himself initiated humble offering simple gesture cleaning symbol devotion fringes Her actions very teachings comforts ministry invites sick rejectednot eliteto bread share meal openness able love loving wait acting volition overwhelmed earthfrontpage articles hunger Save Darfur posters bracelets homeless sleeping feetwhat safer three resisted crowds jeering moved meet surely suppressed doubt Dont You hurt ostracized scorned steadfast deep wiped profound compassion Have ever position decades mistreatment corporations influence consumers prepared determined rather VII second entered temple drive selling written house prayer made den thieves Throughout rebuked individuals businesses selfinterest profits following commandment serve young adult came worship become marketplace reaction visceral scolded attendance forced leave stark contrast meek amidst stares onlookers conjure image too four walls steeple recognizing all prayerfully today think witnessing profit sweatshoplike Would support VIII women number followed among beating breasts wailing turned Daughters weep children days say Blessed barren wombs never nursed body aches becomes increasingly weary looks nailed Despite dire condition musters stamina address mourning admonishes concern broken live Hear scripture calls beyond anguish rebuilding This lamentation summons action reminds humanity ability connect heal Kingdom dont mourn wrapped darkness cradling multitude Weep Love Seek Although physically weak offers command recognize condemn seems allow ignorant stories neighbor closed experiences races classes separated longer eye contact common language respect let remember members bringing farmworker consciousness Tomato pickers students activists many bear witness importance Campaign Fair Food Together turn tale went custom Mount Olives disciples reached placehe withdrew stones throw prayed Father remove cup yet yours told regularly retreats solitude pray passage withdraws Himself final knows tomorrow commence busiest worrisome season makes kneel relieve uncertainty anxiety beseech purposeful strengthvigor desperately depend believe everything resting waking receiving From necessity improve rejuvenate luxury toil dawn dusk sixday weeks overtime pay health insurance vacation pesticides heavy machinery cause serious birth defects employers blame offer financial left suffer reprieve declaring farmworkersjust deserve divided themselves casting lots sat watch Over laid charge against read prophesized accusations torture culminate oppressors disrobe humiliate doing hope strip scant coverings removed ravenous perpetrators Without cover ragged hangs vulnerable exposed Every day across humiliated labels illegals undocumented aliens Rarely receive deserved Their laborious dangerous affords destitute housing any familial Before Florida faced modernday slavery operations Since provided gather collectively reclaim stolen agribusinesses prey vulnerability criminals hanged deriding saying yourself since under indeed justly getting deeds wrong come kingdom replied Truly tell Paradise last moments assured both heaven grace extended well pious dogooders forgave blessed convicted murderer hanging new requires faithful accept gift build reconciliation Thinking recall instance thought group incapable feeling unwilling contrition Similarly describe unkind unrepentant Did somebody reach show current strive withnot againstMcDonalds its management compel right responsible abusing hopeful knowledge walked light XIII dies now sixth hour sun eclipsed whole land ninth veil Temple torn middle cried breathed centurion saw taken praise gripping scriptures ascendance evoking supernatural phenomena suspenseful striking peaceful shakes awake sacrifice forgiveness ought overshadowed event radical method preaching sharing meals outcasts downtrodden leaves compelling model brings redemption transformation Death deeply traumatic dark sorrow immobilized emptiness healing process recover loss redirect attention celebrating loved ones overcome refocused troublesome daily question discrimination marginalization isolation United States views opportunity unforeseeable tragedy dramatic remodeling Joseph Arimathea disciple secret because permission Nicodemus night mixture myrrh aloes weighing hundred pounds took spices linen cloths according burial Now garden tomb Jewish Preparation nearby John offered died area devoted follower convinced worked perform customary rites deceased ensure properly traditional standards While serving supplied open heart cultural sensitivity different backgrounds purpose solidarity Above amplifying bridges pursuing XIV Meanwhile near sisters wife Clopas Magdalene clean cloth hewn rock rolled stone door sitting opposite dispersed fever almost silence shook anger jolted breath Those remain nails feet waited entire helpless seemingly powerless care arms return extreme circumstances dust outline eyes holes rip skin gash side signs flesh remind demonstrate extraordinary tenderness diligent advocates waiting expectation realization dreams poverty abuse neglect McDonalds distance rewarded wage respected vital contribution Resurrection Woman why weeping Who looking Supposing gardener Sir knew Hebrew Rabbuni Master finding beside placed confused frightened missing describes events pass followers comprehend significance impending Thus friend does risen dead sees stranger opened resurrected considers familiarity happens occurs communities failed sacred interaction figure Farmworkers overlooked sacrifices pushed margins equals worthy Creator strangers considered multitudes Will begin ADVENT REFLECTION WEEK ONE Candle Faith Rev Noelle Damico Associate PCUSA assurance hoped seen March Coalition Immokalee Workers Taco Bell historic agreement concretely addresses subpoverty moving fastfood business respects engage doubted whose impoverished America political clout few legal necessary could despite odds Early boycott together ready living evidence actually contribute During Advent imaginative active anticipate realm already arrived TWO Peace Katharine Mitchell Interfaith Action Southwest peacemakers leaders history demonstrated becoming peacemaker transformative uncomfortable prophet warns Letters Birmingham Jail Martin Luther reflected greatest obstacle civil movement extremist wrote prefers negative absence tension positive force next generation years thousands stood fair sweatshop tomato resulted violence increased picking freeing slaves prayerful planting seeds diligence fruits partnership lives lead Reflections CIWs December THREE Francisca Cortez happiness nostalgia desperation Christmas reign hard struggling achieve harmony behind otherwise trip Sometimes sickness long hours Still family although always thinking says little eat confident news including dignified tranquility beings chooses Merry Happy Year Amen FOUR Joy Jim Boler Pastor Sanibel Island UCC Board Member See joy Shepherds terrified hear afraid joyful Cesar Chavez challenge Good News oppressed brothers thirst water putting yearning practice inviting help tearing borders built learn welcome CHRISTMAS Where Justice Puts Forth Roots song Donde verdad paz viven gente apoyan justicia toma raiz Cristo nace alli truth puts roots born There Educating animating partner Market Coal ition partnered divers traditions People using prayers here clergy bles strengthen campaign mindful whi law native sojourns youYou oppress EgyptYou Egypt Torah Exodus Your equal drink refined coarse old wine sleep mattress straw Babylonian Talmud obligation elevate labor state Rav Avraham Yitzchak Kook Chief Rabbi Palestine Elohaynoo valohay avotaynoo Our Ancestors keep commandments resolve spirits Help fallen commanded sustain freedom oppression holy redeem persecuted Make hallow every home Barukh att Adoneye gaal Yisrael Praised Redeemder Israel Bruce Diamond Community Free Synagogue Fort Myers Words Prayers Members Allies Gracious Almighty bind wounds blessing answer answering changed forever Guide involved attentive direction May results efforts beginning regardless race culture Grant success benefits decent Bless reunited raised households education unite hand guided Reverend Susan Rice Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church Naples FLorida Religious Leaders Statements Robert Edgar General Secretary National Council Churches USA expect acquired reputation accountability accomplish real sorely system aspects industries exploited corporate corporation lowcost tomatoes pressing responsibility Clifton Kirkpatrick Stated Clerk stewards creation includes follow inaugurated clear leadership assure compensation persons provide products operation Any exploitation gravely implicated ethical Most Nicholas DiMarzio Conference Catholic Bishops participate setting monitoring treatment best remedied Given competitiveness global produce markets companys constitutes individual grower agree require enable suppliers Linda Jaramillo special interest farm particularly identified classified least viewed lens privilege beloved entitled equitable portion abundance gives Farmworker Ministry Code Conduct states principles include compensated fairly environments safe sanitary honest insistence adhere rely SAFE founders growers violating models substantive affected Eminence Manz Auxiliary Bishop Chicago date extremely disappointed failure changes supply chain tradition teaches participation issues affect intimately developing enforcing meaningful code conduct improved highest Responsible Purchasing statement website practices companies urge apply standard treat leader bishops urging exercise behalf greater fairness Emmineance Nevins retired Venice strongly created Both respective activities mutual tables restaurants committing itself coffee Having precedence comparable effort benefit purchased widely company Rest entreat mutually satisfactory solution major Frank Dewane issue nutritious keeping content healthy want concerned pick adverse organizations transparency opportunities Neither elements present selfregulatory Surely cars sit table negotiations Meditating Journey Collected Harvest Social animates Through immersion programs creates intersection compellation quotes reflections sources mission Also included various inform creating additional resources please visit websites pcusaorgfairfood nfwmorg Worker IWJorg Rural Life ncrlccom Prayer Show miserable peoples plight free true Give honesty Bring celebrations Spirit alive flourish grow tire given hate Mindfulness Farm recalling morning enjoy grain vegetables men generations stop age remains invisible ingredient much Shake obligations Overcome Nobel Prize Lecture unarmed unconditional word temporarily defeated stronger triumphant audacity everywhere bodies minds equality selfcentered othercentered still mankind bow altars crowned war bloodshed nonviolent redemptive goodwill proclaimed rule lion lamb lie vine fig tree none Charter Course Future Address SCLC staff ultimate measure stands convenience crisis controversy choose lot recognized meaning something wear ultimately die mean popularity bridge White House foundation grant cut budget decided Living Bread Thomas Merton book piece mouth grew wheat relationship separate Common Dorothy Day Men realize adrift Plenty plenty attitudes Creation element intrinsic beauty value cherishing Benediction Edie Rassel creator transforms redeems bless vision Grace Thanksgiving Meal harvest pause thanks graces parts nation transformed Keep factory bounty nourishment dedicate abolish unsafe workplace unjust feed fed Isrealeites desert seed Graciousness cells energy muscles bones nourished bountiful equity Forgiveness understand causes lost courageous sensitive callous gat advantage Forgive comfort cries struggles prisoner self blind forgotten whatever mercy confessions Take limitations possibilities Multiplying Beginning Loaves Fishes Young sense small lay brick beg increase vitalize multiply multiplied loaves fishes revolution start lowest wash passion Cross truly begun Praise ands plant Soften oppressor Strengthen above That deal tempered Yearning Practice Giving Yourself choice hardship totally nonviolence discover full Beatitudes problems city rural areas imprisoned sorry naked looked passed expensive threepiece suite pesticide poisoning cost car six refused board difference grieving chance get Too bad continued usual Whatsoever mistake Personal Responsibility Pope Paul examine intentions point crying utter prophetic denunciations lack unless accompanied livelier awareness effective easy shares personally Centesimus Annus concrete promotion Petitions Sarah Osmer earning basic enjoyed liberation safety Burger Chipotle buy mindfulness |
| “Kids Benefit, You Benefit” The Nebraska Child Care and Adult… | Srinidhi Vijaykumar | 2007 | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Children, Rural Communities | Domestic, Lincoln, Nebraska | “Kids Benefit, You Benefit” The Nebraska Child Care and Adult Food Program Outreach Initiative includes case studies and outreach tools for CACFP providers and clients in rural… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Fresh for All: A Guide for Accepting Food Stamps at… | Sarah Sibley | 2007 | Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture | Food Retailers, Rural Communities, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Lincoln, Nebraska | Fresh for All: A Guide for Accepting Food Stamps at Farmers Markets outlines steps for vendors to set up manual voucher transactions in farmers markets.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Hidden Hunger: Recognizing Hunger and Maximizing the Food Stamp Program… | Sarah Sibley | 2007 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Rural Communities, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Lincoln, Nebraska | Hidden Hunger: Recognizing Hunger and Maximizing the Food Stamp Program in Nebraska provides county level data on food insecurity and food stamp participation for all 93 counties… Read more | Emerson Fellow | NEBRASKA HUNGER STATE PLENTY Hunger difficult see the most prosperous nation world even more state with one highest levels employment and agricultural output country Recognizing reality hunger thousands families that affects Nebraska first step permanently ending this phenomenon While farmers feed over million people annually Nebraskans live food insecurity Over ten lack adequate access resources for enough all times healthy active lifestyle This report designed recognize address meant serve informational resource tool kit further advocacy call dialogue about permanent solutions provides information antihunger advocates statewide level but also fighting county using community based The following issues are discussed basis continued Food Insecurity Trends Characteristics Stamp Program Overview Implementation Stamps Participation Rates Magnifying Glass County look Highlighting Proclamations looks very different across United States Furthermore enables advocate local understand how use end their Hidden FOOD INSECURITY TRENDS AND CHARACTERISTICS had fourth rate Every year farms ranches produce Unfortunately does not guarantee every Nebraskan able put quality table necessarily knowing where next meal will come from DEFINITIONS USDA uses terms when describing Security Consistent members household ability obtain through normal channels trade Low Lacking reports these households typically reduced intake numerous problems Until used term insecure describe falling into category Very low security disrupted eating patterns due inadequate onetenth encountered some point Nearly half were classified having formerly labeled RECENT RATES unacceptable have population living Nebraskas rates dropped slightly average However prevalence categorized has risen determined number positive answers given questionnaire formulated which asks circumstances might indicate only calculated lower than national roughly equal parallel they surrounding MidWestern states Nutrition Service State Department Agriculture Household For sake continuity previous descriptions interchangeably Neighbors Comparison Colorado Iowa Kansas Missouri South Dakota Wyoming THE STAMP PROGRAM OVERVIEW IMPLEMENTATION countrys sustainable approach solving emergency system exploded size past years banks pantries provide temporary solution immediate section outlines basic composition stamp program dispels oftquoted myths stamps describes administers its line defense against compose largest federal feeding programs nutrition assistance income add nutritious foods diets monthly benefits federally funded though administration costs shared equally goal alleviate making possible maximize dollars limited budget often towards housing medical other fixed result nutritional quantity supply suffers additional purchase expensive can any prepared consumption including breads cereals fruits vegetables meats fish poultry dairy products seeds plants eat nonfood items such pet soaps paper supplies vitamins medicines eaten store hot functions work support struggle path selfsufficiency should considered while solid establish encourage participating important key dietrelated health plague America today obesity diabetes hypertension ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS administered form coupons compliance mandate adopted electronic transfer electronically beginning each month Benefits accessed electronics EBT card similarly debit FICTION exchanged underground transactions then alcohol cigarettes inappropriate FACT cannot beer wine liquor tobacco cards rather administer eliminates Health Human Services System financial component processing handling contracted JPMorgan EFS ELIGIBILITY intended protect Households fall under poverty FPL certain asset limitations meet criteria eligible receive guideline set four must possess countable assets limitation prevent saving building cushion economic difficulty transition awarded sliding scale perform approved activities hours per week order GUIDELINES October September Size Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Standards Poverty Level Where Elderly Disabled Separate Each Addl Member plus Plus See Appendix explanation Federal Line Calculations NAC httpwwwhhsstateneusfiaguidelineshtm plagued waste fraud abuse clients significant entitled was achieving nations accuracy applications Since inception continually raised National error reached record almost double value activity generate completely new spending Maximum Allotments Allotment ECONOMIC IMPACT Not help hungry multiplier effect flow markets generates business case Business Case between cents billion retail farm jobs essential sector They irreplaceable contribution Based found spent economy generated allows choose various statutes regulations waivers administering flexibility effectiveness needs characteristics citizens utilized many options streamline reach available described below Options Report httpwwwfnsusdagovfsprulesMemoSupportState_Optionssixthdefaulthtm FEDERAL OPTIONS USED Simplified Reduced Reporting Requirements recipients required verify eligibility periodically scheduled certifications General reporting requires recipient either quarterly changes certification rises above ABAWD bodied adults without dependents generally three months individuals varied lengths Expansion expansion extend simplified requirements beyond earned time unless threshold employs waiver reduce change effecting Transitional continue five leave Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF cash amount before off adjustments loss functioning vital extends period last until transitional option supports working make Definitions Resources definitions align Medicaid determining Vehicle Exemption exempts fair market vehicle determine establishing may still valued considerations made whether payments Expanded Categorical categorical need separate evaluation receiving meanstested primarily categorically Standard Utility Allowance All standard utility deduction place actual require prorate SUA charged utilities Education run educational website sponsored University Lincoln Programs satellite offices utilize materials demonstrations classes Option Immigrants leader implementing legal immigrants Welfare Reform Act been gradually restored design own cover gap who less Limited operates alter rules combine benefit allotment satisfactory obligation both Employment Training Pledge pledge falls qualifying training education Participants fulfill Sanction Periods participate qualified whom enroll guidance Although breadth sanctions varies among chooses sanction entire fulfilled When head fails good cause sanctioned Drug Felony Disqualification modifies lifetime ban convicted felony involving sale drugs enacted AVAILABLE NOT OPERATIONAL Housing Costs Homeless take homeless shelter expenses Determination Deductions disregard child care same residence during periods Child Support Expense Exclusion deducts excludes legally obligated nonhousehold Outreach outreach broad range policies efforts increase participation simplifying application process streamlined Matching Funds money matched funds SupportRelated disqualify fail cooperate enforcement agencies unpaid courtordered Electronic Application allow apply online Waiver FacetoFace Interview Recertification conduct facetoface interview once twelve recertification purposes request replace telephone transportation difficulties long distances complete interviews ease retain right deem appropriate applicant requests Call Center established centers caseload serving easing organizing direct questions customer service Wage Supplementation Two elect pass participants employer adds salary Capability Farmers Markets adoption customers lost there currently Market booth accept Some Seniors WIC Special Supplemental Women Infants Children Other provided administrative enable capability laid out Farm Bill transaction administrations chosen cases financially Community Crops Old Cheney httpwwwfnsusdagovfspebtgrowinghtm welfare queens really majority six received few within STAMPS PARTICIPATION children Data nationally least age According latest single persons threequarters concentrated just counties GAPS ranks Only those Less poor Lagging full scope mean missing enormous opportunity could would bring added potentially generating There One cited causes know area nonprofits effective means boosting wwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticiaptionCharacteristics umber Douglas Lancaster Scotts Bluff Hall Sarpy Madison Buffalo Adams Thurston Dodge Platte Dawson Research Action Profile Across Nation Hatcher Group Feeding Americas httpwwwthehatchergroupcomdocFood_Stamp_Outreach_pdf MAGNIFYING GLASS COUNTY LEVEL LOOK lives cities Omaha Despite extreme concentrations exists dense sparse Cherry visits city untold faces break down smaller components workable crucial magnifying glass breaking extent developed brief sketch foundational development targeted because focus particular examination extremely useful initially addressing start innovative SELFSUFFICIENCY STANDARD SelfSufficiency measures much needed family adequately public private reflects takes get reproduces vary regionally accounts impact evaluating relationship prioritize placing elastic bottom list After rent bills paid left Thousands going grocery returning home cheaper highfat lownutrition realistic picture PROFILES widely Wheeler These Profiles give general indications comparison indicates well themselves side demonstrates Appleseed httpwwwsixstrategiesorgfilesACFDpdf Hardworking wwwneappleseedorg sometimes survive fact sheet shows being met providing valuable policy makers concerned declared upon draw Grants our communities pursue actions expand vulnerable needy HIGHLIGHTING PROCLAMATIONS Profiling exposing eye desk forces them acknowledge powerful bridge constituent listening governments serious concern representing parts Friendly Counties doing called increased effort solve problem way stand united preparation passage package proclamations attention inspire become demonstrate yet ask governing bodies examine ways impacted isolated constitute cry affirmation power around represent returned February catalogued plight debating proclamation board meetings FRIENDLY COUNTIES Antelope Boone Boyd Butler Cedar Clay Colfax Dawes Deuel Dixon Dundy Fillmore Franklin Garden Gosper Hamilton Hayes Holt Kearney Keith Keya Paha Loup Merrick Nuckolls Otoe Phelps Polk Rock Saline Stanton Thomas York CONCLUSION plenty already possesses tools eradicate borders Eradicating moral imperative makes sense Maximizing expanding choice Ending charity ensures school what learn distraction grumbling stomach creates stable workforce selfsufficient fully contributor approaches brings together leaders maximizes recognizing existence utilizing create urge action steps eradicating APPENDICES Fact Sheet |
| New Mexico Farm to School Directory 2007: A Directory of… | Jimmy Purvis | 2007 | Farm to School, Food Systems and Agriculture | Children, Food Retailers, School Staff, Students, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | New Mexico Farm to School Directory 2007: A Directory of Farmers, Crops, and Food Service Directors is a tool for farmers and food service directors to increase… Read more | Emerson Fellow | New Mexico Farm School Directory Farmers Crops and Food Service Directors Table Department Agriculture Principal author Jimmy Purvis Acknowledgements Our appreciation goes out all the farmers food service personnel that filled our surveys Your information has made this work possible Vitally important success project were Craig Mapel Adams Miley Gonzalez Marion Kalb Program Director National Community Security Coalition Dwaine Nelson Agricultural Statistics Pauline Raia Manager NMHSDISD Development Commodities Bureau Mary Ann McCann Taos Municipal Schools volunteers from Johns College The Nutrition Association Nicole Alvarado Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow This was supported Congressional Center USDA Agency Projects Risk Management Outreach Advisory board NMDA Designproduction Calliope Shank Epic Muse Design For more about publication contact Where Meets Healthy Children Communities Paseo del Sol Santa agriculture producerconsumer regulatory department placed under State University Board Regents five divisions agricultural environmental services programs resources marketing development standards consumer veterinary diagnostics httpnmdawebnmsuedu Free Report prepared httpwwwhungercenterorg Introduction Tables survey How use directory Section One markets Two listed product produce availability chart Three schools includes public private charter BIA Four Map farms county FAQs Five Sample school providers fruit vegetable nut producers Contents seeks expand ways which can partner together order mutually benefit each other with local supplying needs citizens Markets created feeding nutrition will always exist represent most stable for Mexicos small midsized Opening these lead healthier farm economy while same time leading eating habits children While many Mexicans consume calories than they need much form sugars fats recent Mexican adults indicates only recommended servings fruits vegetables every day placing below already low national average Furthermore according Disease Control are either overweight obese based Body Mass Index BMI Although there system place monitor obesity among youth data shows adolescents aged direct medical expenditures attributed reached Million figure does not take into account indirect such absence lost productivity population individuals continues grow overall health costs expected increase Increased death risks also associated being both strongly correlate increased rates diabetes cardiovascular disease asthma arthritis some cancers poor status These types chronic diseases responsible six ten deaths Over past few decades size United States steadily acres led greater production per well decreasing profit margins farmersWhile discrepancy reliance cattle feed industries fewer smaller makes very difficult remain profitable increasingly global market operations have watched traditional large grocery retailers wholesalers virtually disappear due consolidation result been excess produced but waste Many seen everincreasing number opportunities appear now reliant regional institutions community Despite diversity earn less year dire situation state employs its working farmrelated jobs Even though experiencing growing interest consumers who want buy without continued support farming faces rural poverty economic stagnation hopes capitalize trends putting good simultaneously creating giving what needfresh healthy hope alike helping strengthen existing relationships create new ones Included listings foods directors districtsWhere returned expressed having their name shared names specific 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| An Exploratory Assessment of High School Breakfast Program in Milwaukee… | Amrit Mehra | 2007 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | School Staff, Students | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | An Exploratory Assessment of High School Breakfast Program in Milwaukee Public Schools: 2006-2007 evaluates school breakfast programming in Milwaukee Public High Schools and offers recommendations for improving… Read more | Emerson Fellow | EXPLORATORY ASSESSMENT HIGH SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Amrit Mehra Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Although schools are currently participating the Universal Free Breakfast initiative put forth Milwaukee Public Schools MPS not single high school qualified for program order inform efforts improve and expand this Task Force collaborated with conduct assessment breakfast programs districts For gathered perspectives principals students parents from selected around district following five areas importance availability barriers participation how overcome them returning meal applications stigma particular barrier support universal free The major findings report follows Importance Availability Despite low rates all thought that very important School Participation Like most studied have Lack time morning before classes begin was frequently cited Other identified include bus schedules older childrens responsibilities dislike food feeling hungry Meal Applications Raising awareness about crucial increasing persistently application return Students agreed offering incentives raising benefits reducedprice eligibility would increase number returned Stigma Barrier Principals recognized has impact Support expressed widespread programming Almost majority preferred Breakfastinthe Classroom model over Grab more desired serving method Given these recommends consider implementing pilot one establishing outreach strategy substantial collaboration other communitybased organizations TABLE CONTENTS Page Introduction Background III Methodology Findings Conclusions Recommendations VII References VIII Appendix Principal Interview Script Student Focus Group Parent Written Survey XII Food Service Director XIII High Profiles INTRODUCTION bulk research funding meals focused its positive effects either children exclusively elementary While evidence shows consumption declined same also decline been greatest among adolescents Studies confirmed trend pronounced lowincome minority schoolage Moreover rising incidence childhood adolescent obesity poses significant health risks countrys future workforce reasons level intervention policy debate must explored Though learning behavioral eating numerous welldocumented there little done causes only publicly negative impacts poverty ability learn role mitigating but strong tradition student achievement through innovation educational reform Poverty profoundly disadvantages families accessing affording nutritionally adequate particularly devastating effect classroom performance longterm community stakeholders take issue seriously greater effort made understand current potential Expanding already conducted decided exploratory study secondary goal identify faced This assesses varying they relate BACKGROUND Millions United States live lack resources prepare nutritious daily basis According Census data national rate under percent million DeNavasWalt Proctor Lee scope even striking Bureaus American Community four residents lives below line With those years living had fourthhighest child country clear present symptoms hunger likewise persistent condition many Families especially hardhit prevalence insecurity households Nord Andrews Carlson County likely higher than rest state given concentrations insecure populations such served WIC Wisconsin Security inner cities AfricanAmerican Barfield David Review Program One way able mitigate promote federal nutrition composite comprehensive safety net provides safe supply SBP permanent Congress All public nonprofit private childcare institutions eligible receive permeal cash reimbursements paid their family income less equal between Since authorized USDA implement evaluate UFB idea providing regardless become increasingly popular promising local generally works better percentage successful much lower well latest which status rankings city available changed terms security respectively These Lunch Programs Wisconsins Most serve three ways BreakfastintheClassroom cafeteria Breakfastintheclassroom tested proven after bell rings during first period hour day Breakfasts may prepackaged regular trays brought sent retrieve announcements attendance checks while homework being collected consists bag get carts kiosks predetermined times eat wherever permitted building third traditional setting arriving prior Recent Initiatives DPI During academic year approved offer some cases lunch six evaluation showed overall behavior highly praised staff Wong followed success Provision passing districtwide budget qualify obtain breakfasts were required achieve certain date agree work result every Yet There middle fact necessitates closer look trends Benefits Adolescents Research can divided into two kinds studies assess dietary andor nutrient intake related measures tardiness outcomes verify diminish teenagers predictive nutritional profile Rampersaud Pereira Girard Adams Metzl BMI Niemeier Raynor LloydRichardson Rogers Wing Affenito Regarding could hall option sometimes combined midmorning breaks found foodinsufficient foodsufficient miss days repeat grades suspended difficulty getting along others seen psychologist Alaimo Olson Frongillo added caveat decreasing associated USDAsponsored manifests itself conclusion relevant purposes Fox Hamilton Lin Trends Consumption Among Nationally representative show significantly both younger adults Between schoolaged yearold aged showing declines SiegaRiz Popkin Carson Longitudinal Study Adolescent Health Add nationally schoolbased almost skipping previous Videon Manning another longitudinal surveyed girls frequency clearly age Another determined reported within past concluded part patterned lifestyle unhealthy weight management Zullig Ubbes Pyle Valois recent skip enter adulthood authors note due independence responsibility preparation face transition lead author stress college looked unnecessary hassle easily skipped warn levels later causing overeating choosing heavy foods fill you faster validates need targeting Finally correlated race compared whopping yearolds Frazao nationwide indicates black consume end separate locally HispanicLatino week white Youth Risk Behavior relevance Source Nutrition Services majorityminority large numbers Latino Figure months October November although remained dramatic increases began operation Elementary Middle telling statistic however change ratio breakfasttolunch From rose lunches see Calculations ratios based BreakfasttoLunch Ratios different ReducedPrice Eligibility cannot reap without Lower prevented any unclear whether knowledge insufficient unrealistic target combination factors substantially coming communities suggesting taking advantage confirming FRP Rate Districtwide Beyond opportunity offers advantages asked out least possibility did feel full force attached applying automatically qualifies waivers discounts fees sports recreation SAT exam College Board Increasing financial rewards notably used criteria Department Educations Title grants Federal Communications Commissions ERate provide telecommunications Internet access network equipment amount per who participate Reasoning Subject tests apply colleges identifies fee reductions exams assumed meet Studied METHODOLOGY gauge designed survey components Division Assessment Accountability Data obtained Instruction calculations created list interest Over course modified Forces contacting Only responded our requests included final vary size geography Custer Genesis North complex Alexander Madison University Malcolm Academy Marshall Montessori Entrepreneurship MSE Casimir Pulaski Riverside Truth Institute Leadership Harold Vincent Three independent inperson interviews focus groups discussions written surveys September January Interviews Facetoface lasted minutes took place respective Additional responses assistant secretaries principal unable respond himself herself instead scheduled when script page Groups Facilitated group seven total each empty classrooms Sessions anywhere depending nature discussion random sample pooled together teachers whom contact They ranged specifically specific organization hallway views opinions understood entire body Surveys Initially facilitated format After realizing organizing means parental input then distributed via email person governance councils parent association meetings sum discussed regarding eight Both copy Appendices pages FINDINGS IMPORTANCE AVAILABILITY Having Ive always felt People forget theyre too How lot kids dont know whats good because home Comments said believes improving Some pointed healthy alternative junk promotes healthier decreases chances diabetes cavities When why having often talked value afford pay own mentioned helps attention stay awake headaches stomachaches Parents About extremely emphasized socialization peers familylike environment PARTICIPATION Older like siblings fed daycare just gets here walk Perceived Barriers Suggested Solutions education make bags start quality variety items rooms space buffet style Many definitely MEAL APPLICATIONS think filled last watch listen radio theyd ads wed probably business questions ask intrusive complicated confusing care userfriendly earlier never basketball tickets dance gift certificates publicity STIGMA BARRIER pride thing going talk Why embarrassing wouldnt youre turn refers embarrassment subsidized revealing information Stamp form forces reducing ever voiced complaints silent happened settings class social worker front half confused gave examples instances try preventing turning Surveyed split evenly SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSAL FREE unique position practically prevent moral GCFF should motto clean anything Questions Asked Responses Would your wanted implemented his her Should District Seven ten believed provided freeofcharge AND offered including previously Challenges bonding improved fits existing schedule messiness cleanup problems requires labor disrupts mature eliminates effectively conflicts fights enough manageable comfortable hallways none intangible limits choices Eight preference couple CONCLUSIONS conclusions drawn presented paper twofold believe effective Here summary heard mostly comments move schoolswhere explaining long themto communicate treated simply carriers middlepersons process educated significance regard new Limitations limitation design relies small nonrepresentative perceptions Without broader range hindered selection bias incorporates subjects randomly rather involved leadership possible relates concerning reason necessarily forthright completely honest sensitive topic stranger RECOMMENDATIONS strategicallychosen varied test distinct best practices use flexibility perceived actual establish targeted towards Explicitly publicize Publicize Utilize partners create build publicprivate partnerships enlist sponsors donate prizes jointly seek grant opportunities incentive Individual activities beginning Role Making phone calls Phonebanking assist Sending letters Creating draft send announcement Organizing assembly Speaking assemblies council Broadcasting stations newspaper inhouse media short film Holding individualhomeroom contests Enlisting homeroom Future pressing area further inquiry assessing determining graduate scale rank priorities Such preexisting relationship cultured degree incorporate expansive pool respondents conclusive ideal allow utilized again worth pursuing thorough analysis quantitative tracking regularly comparing semester Similarly REFERENCES Results Retrieved Thompson Barton Franko Daniels Obarzanek June White Girls Correlates Positively Calcium Fiber Intake Negatively Body Mass Index Journal Dietetic Association ScienceDirect database July Insufficiency SchoolAged Childrens Cognitive Academic Psychosocial Development Pediatrics httppediatricsaappublicationsorgcgicontentfull April Insecurity httpwwwirpwiscedupublicationssrpdfssrpdf Fees httpwwwcollegeboardcomstudenttestingapcal_feeshtml Fee Waivers httpwwwcollegeboardcomstudenttestingsatcalenfeesfeewaivershtml August Income Insurance Coverage Bureau Current Population Reports Consumer httpwwwcensusgovprodpubsppdf December Effects Assistance Volume Literature Economic Characteristics LowIncome Populations Patterns Milk Soft Drink Supplement Use Agriculture Information Bulletin Superintendents Fiscal Year Proposed Budget Overview httpwwwmilwaukeekwiusportalOverviewpdf Fast Skipping Predictors Weight Gain Adolescence Adulthood Representative Sample Frequent Leads Extra Pounds Aging Teens Science Daily httpwwwsciencedailycomreleaseshtm Household Report May Habits Nutritional Status Performance Children Clinical Suppl httpwwwajcnorgcgicontentabstractS Factfinder Selected httpfactfindercensusgovservletADPTable_bmygeo_idUS qr_nameACS__EST_G_DPcontextadp ds_nameACS__EST_G_tree_idredoLogfalseformat Ranking Tables Places Percent Under Years Below Level Past Months Whom Determined httpfactfindercensusgovservletGRTTable_bmy_box_head_nbrR ds_nameACS__EST_G__langenformatUSCONTEXTgrt Influences Eating Family Meals WINSS Successful Guide httpdatadpistatewiusdatagraphshellasp website httpdpistatewiusplderatehtml Prepared Section WisconsinExtension Project httpwwwuwexeduceswnepfilesWICsrvypdf Guidelines httpdpistatewiustitletguidetguidepdf Evaluation Pilot httpwwwhungertaskforceorguserimagespublications_provision_reportpdf March SelfReported Perceptions Dieting Blackwell Synergy APPENDIX PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCRIPT interested thoughts implementation interview intended will help HUNGER Are experience complained What decrease Probe conflict beforeschool else IMPACT STUDENTS Does what weeks Have scores PROCESS types preboxed hot cold brow BREAKFASTBREAKFASTINTHECLASSROOM breakfastintheclassroom grabngo elevator challenges expect Who responsible collecting complete exist language undocumented lose things proud literacy Please tell didnt returns appreciate benefit training knowing necessary situations suggestions central administration distribution collection processing tasks OTHER COMMENTS Date Time ________________________________________________________ Interviewed __________________________________________________________________ STUDENT FOCUS GROUP Thank today Well ideas making want Ill hope everyone sharing concerns right wrong answers guide discuss judge Everyone needs give bit off since Tell Where cleans where encourage Probes cool nobody eats spend talking friends etc Make grab Now Can anyone looks supposed turned First reduced price proper Second sources words increased usually pretty fewer Because bring money remember Did explain difficult takes forms afraid speak English cant read educating people graduating next SATs realize difference word received standards PARENT childs schoolhigh __________________________ Date____________________________ WRITTEN SURVEY begun PLEASE CHECK CIRCLE THE ANSWER THAT BEST DESCRIBES WHAT YOU FEEL CORRECT Check restaurant Not fast Other__________ Cereal Egg Juice Toast Other_____________________ Cannot Embarrassing Other_________ ALL Yes cost moderate matter prefer prepacked delivered picked please few Somewhat Important Quite Extremely Undecided Application Dont Language Other________ Offer Increase Reduced Price realized Completed Mother Father ________________ attending None More FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR Directors fall Akron Ohio Cincinnati Des Moines Iowa Indianapolis Kansas City Missouri Omaha Nebraska Portland Oregon Paul Minnesota AKRON OHIO uses Morning still automated pointofsale biometric imaging system fingerprint scanning called iMeal expanding conducts hire International translate Spanish Web site reduce backlog preprinted screen Directly Cert Staff trained using video specialists Turnaround hours CINCINNATI launched Approximately biggest kept confidential languages rewarded stipend county gives office directly certified messaging remind isnt changes leads approximately Processing accomplished clerical overtime additional sameday DES MOINES IOWA average reaching Hispanic population bilingual announce newsletters literature creating downloadable file Direct developed online ready yet otherwise INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA Households Spanishspeaking mail Once print Textbook rental exemptions tied eligibilityprovides UFM complicates situation disincentive Threetiered mailing handed followup submitted Tis direct certification multiple service Separate noneligiblenoninterested software manual checking employees apps processed KANSAS CITY MISSOURI now problem late buses metal detector door slowly disk names company sends homes However duplication privately owned contract Chartwells manages handles issues aiming drive Media releases politicians job fairs open houses Last vouchers catering holiday parties handled temporary Next individual managers themselves paperless completed Believes greatly OMAHA NEBRASKA renewal director reports largest fear shown government base special does previewed scanned computer mistakes back call Scanning needed reluctant scan signed encourages youngest wavers activity PORTLAND OREGON operating ago mobility Russian Chinese welcome centers filling paperwork postagepaid envelopes addresses true waiver downloaded download extra hand midAugust until PAUL MINNESOTA though Hmong Somali department sure compensatory revenue Before mailed household downloads letter informing case PROFILES Enrollment Third Friday Class Start Cafeteria except Sources enrollment Return Rates |
| Sustainable Model of Outreach for Improved Immigrant Participation in the… | Sindri McDonald | 2007 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Immigrants, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, New York, New York | Sustainable Model of Outreach for Improved Immigrant Participation in the Food Stamp Program: A Case Study of Western Queens provides a model for food stamp outreach to… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Sustainable Model Outreach for Improved Immigrant Participation the Food Stamp Program Case Study Western Queens Sindri McDonald Prepared FoodChange February Table Contents Introduction Procedure Implementation Important Findings Benefits Chosen Strategy Limitations Measuring Impact APPENDIX Appendix Resources III Flier English Spanish Stamps Are Not Public Charge The cornerstone Federal food assistance programs stamps are vital benefit lowincome households that cannot otherwise access sufficient nutrition monthly allowance intended subsidize expenditures many which composed working poor and majority include children However families especially immigrant unable estimated New York City there eligible not participating Low participation rates among immigrants can partially attributed frequent changes eligibility requirements Prior Welfare Reform most lawfully residing were able apply Act prohibited from Farm Bill restored any age who could verify they had been legally five years qualified under eighteen recipients certain disability based benefits Although these have place several unaware now qualify According USDA lack awareness prominent factor accounting low home some vibrant communities Given shifting regulations surprising with highest concentrations also stamp nonparticipation Data census shows neighborhoods exhibiting this trend other community similarly high Coney Island chose work particular because would give multiple Spanishspeaking therefore optimal targeted outreach included our effort approximately nonparticipants has percentages foreign born inhabitants Last year produced report Access Indepth Analysis Citys Communities Estimates unmet Need Barriers formulate recommendations continued action addressing issue underenrollment held forum leaders nonprofit service providers elected officials From emerged recommendation use its existing networks relationships promote message For last six months worked NonCitizen Requirements United States Department Agriculture Jan httpwwwfnsusdagovfsprulesLegislationpdfsNon_Citizen_Guidancepdf Oct These numbers hard create sustainable model targeting own Defining objective Before even begin creating out needed clearly defined first step process was delineating role responded structural barriers prevent Yorkers enrolling through media prescreening involves trained employee evaluating clients using calculator simulates actual application provide call center where potential applicants individuals denied inquire about personal 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outreachmaterials translated BENEF integrated components believe mong Their eon eetings everal bstacle nature ITS CHOSEN STRATEGY vocalized hosting tmeetings locations successful keeping dialog focused combine separate guaranteed atteone later date allowelearn previous mistakes improve subsequent gathering whom contacted size Furthermore presented general memberfelt comfortable relaying Had chosen overly confused discouraging sharing recognizing largely really common denominator location want pigwhole together openness etc vaeven significantly does tara group customized cognizant Working hoped rendered received comprehensive engaged support theactivism Followup shown beenproactive strategies LIMITATIONS flexibility agendas different fields alsodiminishes finding compatible everyonschedules underfunded operations Phone calls require extensiveand timeconsuming oftentimes unsuccessful previously mentioned primarily improving Latino Indian Eastern European Korean minority There desperate 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| Hungering for Disaster Preparedness: Strategies, Resources, and Tips for Food… | Nick Maryns | 2007 | Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Emergency Food Recipients, Service Providers | 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 | |
| Universal Free Breakfast in Milwaukee Public Schools: Preliminary Findings 2006-2007 | Megan Lent | 2007 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Children, Parents, Students | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Universal Free Breakfast in Milwaukee Public Schools: Preliminary Findings 2006-2007 evaluates the Universal Free Breakfast Initiative in elementary schools and provides recommendations for improving and expanding the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | PRELIMINARY FINDINGS FROM THE UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST INITIATIVE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MEGAN LENT BILL EMERSON NATIONAL HUNGER FELLOW TASK FORCE February TABLE CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction Background Poverty Milwaukee History School Breakfast Provision and Universal Free Meals Benefits the Classroom Pilot Programs MPS Methodology Outreach Evaluation Findings from Initiative Stated Need for Impact Students Staff Implementation Meal Application Conclusion Issues Addressed Recommendations References Appendices EXECUTIVE SUMMARY fourthhighest city nation child poverty state with lowest school breakfast participation nationally Public Schools invested significant resources UFB program effort not only feed hungry kids but close achievement gap between lowincome higher income students schoolsover childrennow have access free nutritious served classroom This report presents preliminary findings initiative Hunger Task Force committed complete early assessment interviewing surveying over principals teachers social workers food service managers building engineers nurses schools Here what staff front lines Addressing Childhood say some their come Ninetyfour percent interviewed said district should provide all Removing Barriers Participation Principals there are barriers traditional when before including being able get enough having money buses running late perceived stigma wanting play starts instead going Increasing November had increased comparison these Perceived Student Impacts least surveyed has positive impact learning readiness health attendance tardiness behavior Eightyfour quality during milk cereal juice crackers very good adequate Seventyone satisfied serving they cleanup process Building who elevators buildings face additional challenges likely procedures Fortyeight instructional time negative important continue expanded other order participate achieve meal application return rate Although getting families applications proved laborintensive part average increase returned well threepercent number qualified reducedprice meals Funding potential benefits receive funding based percentages SAGE Title Erate also brings more federal into reimbursements INTRODUCTION one public rush off playground Instead straight class head gym where line classmates All then offered boxed hurry eat while teacher takes gets ready day Fifteen minutes later clean full nourished start that ranks fourth highest hunger reality many Census Bureau Research shown academic among outcomes demonstration commitment closing meeting urban needs introduced year than given opportunity each morning The purpose this study evaluate need implementation effects put forth BACKGROUND POVERTY Americans approximately million people lived reported children under was significantly DeNavasWalt Proctor Hill Lee however situation far bleaker shocking residents live below meaning almost twice prevalent national Webster Bishaw most current available data living poor times making top American cities According Federal guidelines family four less With quarter Milwaukees population struggling make ends meet budget surprising basic unmet Seventeen did insurance compared Wisconsin Department Health Family Services monthly county participated FoodShare largest caseload counties third states total participants Milwaukeeans Data Because stamps dont nutritional local charities help bridge Hudson There emergency providers metro area belong network Every month provides bags hot soup kitchens Almost half households accessing pantries include HISTORY SCHOOL Congress passed National Lunch Act measure security assure would become future workforce military sound nutrition development act allowed used support lunch programs response success Program authorized pilot located areas Wisconsins version Food Stamp obtained became permanent Currently roughly institutions providing lowcost daily United States Agriculture may apply which amounts began long Womens Alliance lunches begun preparing themselves Gunderson offer three elementary officials every currently offers Instruction qualify household must guideline For translates annual AgricultureFederal Register More quarters incomes median While majority ranked last consistently student Fewer ate Action Center proportion even lower leaves considerable those PROVISION AND MEALS several options regardless One such method regulatory option USDA wherein can serve andor administer collect nearly first operation considered base paid status next years determine reimbursement therefore calculation done provided Nutrition economically viable high Under collected once reduces burdens collecting annually deceases reporting requirements Another nocost similar both depending discretion differs eaten qualifying reduced fullprice remains same methods yearly works sources depend counts Both been BENEFITS large real lost importance proven numerous research articles reaching beyond satiating rumbly stomachs found diet elsewhere Basiotis Lino Rajen Several studies led improvements specifically math scores decreases absenteeism Kleinman Murphy Pagano Bishop Participating associated psychosocial problems studied Baltimore Philadelphia However recent showed preschoolers eating doubled odds becoming overweight olds Dubois Girard Potvin Kent graders Maryland skipping week two suburban rural Gross Bronner Welch DewberryMoore Paige Schoolchildren missing due participating difficult starting home Bus schedules allow use transportation Some adult prepare reasons districts choosing CLASSROOM Traditionally begins cafeteria wanted arrive earlier trend improve integrating breakfastintheclassroom upstate New York saw marked disciplinary referrals visits office complaints Consortium State Other Omaha Nebraska Kansas City Missouri Portland Oregon leading way increasing accessibility LaCrosse District PILOT PROGRAM During fall schoolchildren Child signed effect June President Bush authority implement took action Midwestern were implemented researching presenting material administrators April Superintendent William Andrekopolous proposed six setting aside fiscal cover costs assisted outreach necessary obtain needed producing evaluation chosen Forces published levels parents impacts socialization marginal increases learned requires fulltext Web site httpwwwhungertaskforceorguserimagespublications_provision_reportpdf limiting longterm feasibility Wong apparent work campaign promoting results Board allocated eligible decided Achieve Friday Agree cooperate could because Requiring maximizes accounting received addition outside eligibility Achievement Guarantee Education small sizes grants technological improvement peers These streams individual maximized rates Calling attempt account maximizing Based evidence mandated agree assisting creating summer October announced accepted enrollment September III METHODOLOGY goal initial regarding technical primary informants kitchen charged implementing Secondly months too quantitative tied much comment note formally assess parent opinions OUTREACH identified benefit assistance achieving fell just mark contacted obtaining benchmark Forty volunteers attended orientations talked dropping distributed materials coming Central register When deadline extended spending estimated hours out met included brought enrolled EVALUATION tandem its submitted proposal permission granted completed January give minute facetoface interview interviews gather performed anecdotal responses representing agreed See Appendix page script principal represented another gathered analyzed themes selected take written Paper surveys delivered weeks after date geographic location board breadth Surveys Respondents Seven versions survey tailored specific positions see pages Table shows overall position Survey Response Rates Member Distributed Received Rate Principal Teacher Social Worker Engineer Nurse Service Manager Total using Microsoft Excel Statistical Package Sciences SPSS Frequency mean mode tests look larger requested Enrollments databases calculated contact Jon Janowski Director Advocacy jonhungertaskforceorg havent anything today didnt night either Sometimes pay them hear saying They share older grade preschools middle list specified range attend will discussed sections Process STATED NEED FOR member asked any experience hundred indicated degree witnessed Responses ranged problem mention reports complaining regular basis described witnessing exhibiting behaviors indicative weekend asking seen cant functionyou attention focus ask Kids awake sluggish fired learn theyre arent right foods leftover putting pockets Many keeping snacks hand IMPROPER NUTRITION improper Eight commented seeing bring nutritionally inadequate observed entered Foods mentioned chips candy toaster pastries sugary drinks soda malnutrition fruits vegetables whole grains isnt items cheaper Consumption highcalorie lownutrient lead growing contribute childhood obesity epidemic iii EFFECTS STUDENTS thought influenced affected Five main frequently negatively Concentration ability Discipline Test performance Sleepiness affecting selfesteem emotional causing withdrawn disengaged attitudes experiencing scale Should Yes choose sending breakfastthey afford everyone treated equally responsibility Time biggest barrier SUPPORT how few expressed constraints expense left like universal BARRIERS PARTICIPATION BEFORE decrease place held cases Most begin instruction typically ran until arrived inside still prices Parents embarrassed admit feel various commonly rather friends Buses preventing send uncomfortable unfamiliar groups menu felt new classrooms address think Ive count double function better improves concentration IMPACT STAFF Thirty own expand effectiveness compare onequarter contrast percentage Between nonUFB Figure Clearly major nonparticipating Due differences result know helpful studentsbut our Percentage NonUFB attributed PERCEIVED INSTRUCTIONAL TIME concerned about worried disrupt After Implementing inevitably especially happier spirits routines created Future useful extent does Very Positive Negative question differ combined Approximately BEHAVIOR portion presented here perceptions since discipline referral records responded Twentysix Less believe excellent prepares Behavior Dont Know isolated vary above Fiftynine LEARNING READINESS staffincluding nursesat Learning engage lessons Twenty Slightly really helps entire stay focused Readiness different indicate measures represents Only love variable indicating ATTENDANCE perception unsure respondents Attendance Again vii TARDINESS surveyedincluding nurseswere Just seems stomachaches midday Tardiness viii HEALTH schoolsincluding workerswere Compared hungerrelated noticed might stomach aches headaches SHOULD CONTINUED neutral feelings idea unsatisfied amount involved discontinued How your Not Important Neutral EXPANDED opinion whether IMPLEMENTATION required changes called creative solutions novel SERVING PROCEDURES transport Since moved transporting raises safety concerns cold breakfasts ways involves members carrying cart table near entrances central individually pick enter combination variations flexibility change delivery distribution best suits logistical culture engineerswere describe identifying responsible bringing room collaborative efforts accomplish task person rooms Thirtyseven Twentyeight aides cadets Teachers playing role although Once Surveyed identify Fortyfive distribute picks his her distributing Three onehalf within Who AidesCadets Aides Workers Note select chart distributes deliver Distribution selfservice SATISFACTION WITH satisfaction Serving creates busy cannot open packaging cleaned you Satisfied Unsatisfied looking notable arise stakeholder limited fresh sometimes fruit fewer low shifted responsibilities longer now organize boxes handle MENU special consideration types equipment prepackaged lieu days container box package graham carton refrigerated separately convenience Lunchables kinds nursesin beneficial emphasis decreased sugar Poor Adequate Good others Interestingly categorized Six Staffincluding workersat wasted lot waste little normal excessive None CLEANUP Each create set leftovers trash heavy bag usually door engineer assistant workerssurveyed chose shared heavily job instance spills Engineers Over regards sorted category procedure mess hallways carried down leak primarily removal containing placed receptacles poses level obstacle multiple floors utilized case carry ground disposed Further analysis elevator floor MEAL APPLICATION writing interested taking Twentyseven initially formal subsequently gained entry directorswere questionnaire INVOLVED managing manager followed secretary personnel Next finally worker assistants paraprofessionals implementers Multiple Involved Secretary Mentioned ACTIVITIES mangers activities undertaken summary Morning announcements reminding back activity Mailings visited homes according offering events houses helping fill incentive rewards encourage forms media Announcements CallsVisits Open House Incentives Media entioned RETURN difficulty evidenced meant form policy previous posed directors languages doesnt knows listed Language Fear undocumented lose things proud Low literacy complex understand translated Spanish language complexity speak English documented hesitate information understanding filled again Literacy issue applying losing returns Barrier Indicated Parent returning frustration difficulties noted confusing turn Specific confusion thinking knowing price directly certified revised simplified contain regulations RATES May Among Direct certification whose TANF database matching opposed Threequarters threepercentage point decline underestimate assumed occur Return Applications Returned REDUCEDPRICE ELIGIBILITY submit caused otherwise applied newly whereas turned points potentially Qualify Reduced Price CONCLUSION pointed historically alleviated clear made accessible Higher financial gains through revenue alertness threequarters ten show relationship retool spite Half concern variety implications Offices extensive numbers dedicated substantial shortened frame feeds reducedpriced leads alternate challenge reduce ISSUES ADDRESSED Complete conduct relation Outcomes objectively measurable yet conducted proceed project end compilation bestpractices acknowledge determined Determination known grandfathered unclear Attaining clearly perhaps unattainable Results costbenefit guide decision resulted without dramatically extend Improvements Determine direct alleviating paper Given optimal utilization burden communicated desirability online system explored ACCESS Medical Assistance WIC widely successful possible processing immediate Identifying opportunities inperson electronic video trainings Seeking marketing strategic deadlines collaboration community partners Providing directions sheet along conjunction Utilizing strong connections individuals involving incentivize competitions giveaways reward creation private sponsorships Maintaining constant communication regard via email alerts flyers automated phone messaging establishing group VII RECOMMENDATIONS Successes experienced strategically throughout provision monitored Breakfasts improved improving value develop plan supported funded sector factoring receipt VIII REFERENCES Winter Eating greatly schoolchildrens Economics Review Income Insurance Coverage Current Population Reports Washington Government Printing Office preschool link Statistics FoodShareFood Stamps Caseload Recipients Calendar Year Madison Retrieved httpdhfswisconsingovemrsdatafscaseloadrecientpsbycyhtm Scorecard patterns fourthgrade Journal Dietetic Association Development httpwwwfnsusdagovcndLunchAboutLunchProgramHistoryhtm search hungerfree Inc Hall Green KorzecRamirez Patton Diet Annals Metabolism Supp universallyfree inclassroom Abell Foundations Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Nachmani Sperling Kane functioning Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine Academics connection Interim Yorks Albany httpwwwfracorgABC_Reportpdf Community httpfactfindercensusgovservletGRTTable_bmy geo_idUS_box_head_nbrR ds_nameACS__EST_G__langenredoLogtrue mt_nameACS__EST_G_R_USformatUS CONTEXTgrt Eligibility Guidelines Vol httpwwwfnsusdagovcndGovernancenoticesiegsIEGpdf httpwwwfnsusdagovcndBreakfastDefaulthtm earnings ACS Division Information Policy PPH Enrollment Economic Status httpdatadpistatewiusdatagraphshellaspGroupEconomicStatusGraphFile GROUPSDETAILYESCompareToPRIORYEARSSTYPORGLEV ELDIFULLKEYZZZZDNMilwaukeeSNShowSchools APPENDICES APPENDIX PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW together input thoughts generally intended inform leadership What heard Why why PROCESS Where Probe Hot preboxed brown bus east conflict beforeschool Does youve BREAKFASTBREAKFASTINTHECLASSROOM comments expect Are APPLICATIONS exist Please tell Did organizations HTF PTO else suggestions administration collection tasks Date Interview ________________________________________________________ Interviewed __________________________________________________________________ PRINCIPALTEACHERSOCIALWORKER SURVEY representative successfully entrance unique Your please answer following questions Check SecretaryFront Personnel _____________________ Undocumented Other__________________________ helped event Incentivereward Help backtoschool house successes Were GrabNGo From __________ ___________________________ 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| Hunger in Paradise? Sustaining Kupuna: An Overview of Elderly Nutrition… | Amelia Kaye | 2007 | Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Wellness | Policymakers, Seniors | Domestic, Hawaii, Lihue | Hunger in Paradise? Sustaining Kupuna: An Overview of Elderly Nutrition Services in Kaua’i is a simple, accessible disaster preparedness manual designed specifically for senior citizens in Hawaii… Read more | Emerson Fellow | HUNGER PARADISE Sustaining Kupuna Overview Elderly Nutrition Services Kauai Amelia Forrest Kaye Economic Opportunity Inc Congressional Hunger Center akayehungercenterorg keokeoincorg Bill Emerson National Fellow representing the Washington who was placed KEO Lihue Hawaii one largest nonprofit organizations working end effects poverty community She worked with find innovative and effective ways address issues food security facing elderly population This Free Community Report describes highlights her projects Case Study casemanager for Meals Wheels program completing homevisits across island assess homebound clients financial medical transportation nutritional needs completed two months case study intended provide context diversity Kauais seniors unique characteristics YOU CAN Safety Readiness Guide Seniors behalf collaborated County Civil Defense Agency Affairs Red Cross other leaders emergencyresponse create disasterpreparedness guide tailored designed thorough accurate information about personal safety readiness easilyaccessible style The intention empower people disabilities through knowledge not fear vulnerable unpredictable weather conditions but important emphasize tasks complete order prosper Above all promotes communication involvement teaches value maintaining contact friends family publicservice agencies how these contacts can improve daily quality life assist emergencies CASE STUDY Auntie Kaleiohi she feels like stranger own home retires each night dusk avoid son will likely return after sundown under influence alcohol narcotics foul mood Like much vision hearing impaireda blind lefteye loss sound perception right earbut physical suffering results from severe arthritis back hips pain inhibits ability shop cook clean bathe maintain housein words prevents activities living that symbolize independence selfsustainability lonely depressed yet suspicious assistance fearing manipulation abuse perseveres difficult circumstances Unfortunately situation uncommon referred MOW because aside social which coped health failing met while manager antipoverty organization coordinates forlornly explained rare occasions when older employed full time providing large his set extra drive grocery storeand felt healthy enough leave houseshe often could afford fruits vegetables Her diet consisted solely canned foods high sodium fat content were contributing already dangerouslyhigh blood pressure cholesterol Since joining only has nutrition improved enjoyment have been enriched requested buy more persuaded try brown rice receives lunch month later finally convinced now says onothe Hawaiian word delicious When first arrived Aunties house very embarrassed presence did want abusive neighbors know publicassistance worker visiting even suspects does invite gatherings they are soon learned trust scoffed suggested stamps way alleviate some pressures EBT card black mark ones reputation Word travels quickly via coconut wireless small judge Most trapped within conflicts concerns relations shame Often there easy answer Many upholding pride values past generations would rather starve than receive public Some prefer dignity longevity Even programs overcome this stigma KEOs serves hot homedelivered lunches over lowincome five days week complement nutritious culturallydiverse meals native Portuguese Filipino Japanese Chinese Korean traditional American cooking styles served throughout workweek provides visits color depth warmth statistics describe kupuna Each story wrinkled smile demonstrates experiences transcend many share spite require attempts solutions encompass cultural generational dynamics potential slowly change attitudes For blessing prepared delivered their doorstep look forward interactions meal delivery driversbrief socialization brighten day Moreover hope addition needsassessment tools counter negative spiral offer new paths those feel road Kaleiohilike peersdeserves comfortable safe work bring above MABALIN Ilocano KOPWE Chuckese PUWEDE Tagalog VOC PODE PUEDES POTO PITO Spanish Tongan HIKI KOMARO Marshallese Prepared make every great You talk you love learn fact funny joke favor friend member eat tastier your Just before canoe paddlers dip paddles into water just hula dancers begin performance say hoomkaukaua term get ready Life means knowing beautiful garden sometimes changing Mother Nature what take responsibility hoomkaukau help prepare Read discover things today keep yourself happy Find What Need Get Whistle Flashlight Know Whom Call Make Contact Tree Your Home Safe Turn Off Gas Water Electricity Shelter Place Create Evacuation Plan Kit Gather Supplies Ask Preparedness Store Food Protect Important Documents Share Successes Five Easy Things Ready Learn More Information disseminate disaster preparedness thereby YOUR FLASHLIGHT WILL HELP WITH MORE THAN JUST FINDING WAY Use simple code communicate flash Yes flashes Help Flashlights getting someones attention directing traffic flashlights see AND SEEN WHISTLE ALSO VALUABLE COMMUNICATION TOOL same works whistles blow blows carry further voice last longer whistle warning signal Source CARD Collaborating Agencies Responding Disasters Main whom call HAVE BUDDY neighbor checkin buddy someone agree check youif ever miss phone come looking sure youre BUDDYS NAME __________________________ PHONE NUMBER__________________ MAKE SAFETY TREE Think care List names numbers most Include offisland Pick person main let everyone out Aloha Its calling Talk Financial housing employment services senior resources outreach Federal state local preparation evacuation response Disaster District Health Office Public Adult Mental Division Access Line Department Emergency Crises Transportation Care doortodoor bus Happy STEPS KEEP HOME SAFE CLEAR clutter hallways exit MOVE heavy furniture away couches beds places where sit sleep INSTALL latches kitchen cabinets drawers secure contents inside STORE flammable objects stove electrical appliances PLACE fragile items edges tables shelves REMOVE devices such hairdryers shavers electric toothbrushes sources showers sinks too move strong grandchildren Shut HEAR Hissing leak Company Branch propane tank gas shutoff valve After emergency accident shut off REMEMBER NOT TURN GAS BACK Only safely SEE Dirt blowing Flames smoke coming ground SMELL Odor hissing noise smells rotten eggs sounds air leaking balloon Propane Meter turn Tank handle left How Rotate metal bar clockwise angle meter Where located box outside front yard borders street FIND THE LOCATION METER BOX Sources Island Utility Cooperative Homeland Security wwwreadygov ShelterinPlace instructed hear sirens cannot shelter place SHELTER nearest building coast protection SHUT Close doors windows LISTEN radio announcements vents Keep Cover mouth nose damp cloth dust mask motors fans Nonmoving best anything creates wind generates heat generate sparks possible choose room bathroom facilities Bring supplies shelterinplace several hours Select few wall blockade protecting Seal any cracks spaces towels duct tape barriers Remain sheltered until allclear message given Whats Shelterin stay EMERGENCY SIREN nearby location meet Zone WaimeaKekaha Kekaha Elementary School Not Tsunami Waimea Canyon Elem Inter Huakai High Tsuchiya KoloaLawaiKalaheoEleele Koloa Poipu Eleele Uliuli Kalaheo Maka College Kaumualii Hwy Lala King Hanamaulu Convention Hall Hardy Wilcox Kapaa Mailihuna Kawaihau Middle Olohena PrincevilleKilauea Kilauea Kolo Neighborhood Ctr Keneke SHELTERS Personal GoKit Top Twelve kit grab car strikes pick Here list top twelve should bag Clothes Duct Tape Garbage Bags Radio Batteries First Aid Identification Papers Pillow Blanket Support Items medication eyeglasses aid Put watersafe container doesnt wet packets instead bottle Choose need cooked store opener fliptop cans FirstAid bandaids antibacterial ointment sterile swabs Essential medicationseyeglasseshearing aids supply gokit Write down dosage schedule dont forget spare pair batteries prescriptions cane walker wheelchair access needed AMFM Small batterypowered radios least expensive Several light layers better bulky garments poncho rainjacket dry Tissuestoilet paperwetwipes ziptop protect dirt moisture bagsplastic bags They solve problems use them rain gear toilets sanitation plumbing valuables seal privacy screens Scissors Pack sturdy shoes clothing loved give gifts didnt Christmas Well detector else something little become giving lifesaving timesaving stresssaving Are concerned cost involved truly gift detectors cell belong enjoy Canned meats lowfat Pasta Cereal granola Nuts crackers Dried Fruits Peanut butter Powdered nonfat milk CannedBoxed Fruit Juices lowsodium Vitamins Avoid salty thirsty refrigeration Remember manual canopener wwwhawaiiredcrossorg Copies credit cards bank account State Drivers License Medical insurance Medicare Medicaid Last testament photocopies vital papers Please form distribute copies Buddy Primary Physician Telephone number Address Type Insurance Policy Allergies limitations Medications Dosages Human Disability Management wwwfemagov Sucesses wife grows always teased spending plants But during Hurricane papayas tomatoes okra green onions welcome relief Uncle Anahola During forty nights started walls asked nice man lives next door brought garbage stopped leaks heard news storm approaching called went our taro fields rescue crop ate poi sick had Hanalei young importance storing pantry Iniki struck knew good foodthey came afraid lived close danger picked raining repair Everyday Can CARRY keychain flashlight everywhere NOTE informationcontacts resourcesand ASK preparednessat neighborhood center doctors office TELL evacuate PACK hurry Got warn signaling device signals yes louder noticed Wehe Road Piikoi Building Rice 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| The Grocery Gap Project: Race, Hunger and Food Access | Jamillah Jordan | 2007 | Food Access, Food Gaps | Communities of Color, Community Members, Urban Communities | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | The Grocery Gap Project: Race, Hunger and Food Access reports examines the relationship between race, poverty, and food access in Seattle. Using the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| www.summerlunch.org | Takhani Kromah | 2007 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Families, School Staff, Students | California, Domestic, Sacramento | www.summerlunch.org… Read more is a comprehensive website designed to increase participation in the summer lunch program in California. It provides outreach materials, resources, community profiles of model programs, and | Emerson Fellow | Free Summer Lunch Purpose Need The Food Service Program SFSP was created Congress entitlement program designed provide funds for eligible sponsoring organizations serve free nutritious meals lowincome children when school not session addition feeding hungry during the summer months provides incentives public and private nonprofit programs helps give best start new year This significant fight against hunger most served are nutritional risk they have access lunch offers support working families who struggling make ends meet During parents can rely ensure that their getting healthy breakfast When those disappear demand emergency food with increases dramatically this need receive reimbursements from USDA serving snacks years younger Hunger Community Report Childhood Poverty California Exceeding national average has fifth highest insecurity rate Nearly million states reduced price Only receiving many live economically only pay basic needs Table Contents About Website Key Findings Site Visits AudioVisual Links Best Practices Resources Recommendations largely underutilized state Part reason because participation rates high enough procure increased federal funding such purpose website increase improving information outreach materials strengthen network agencies collaborate influence policy effectiveness sharing practices solutions challenges SummerLunchorg features Downloadable includes folder inserts press release templates sample legislative letters door hangings brochures sponsors site operators encouraged use community profile pages summarize creative employed banks throughout They include audiovisual links further highlight amazing work occurring section also introduces other child nutrition gaining momentum like after snacksupper backpackweekend advocacy intended get sites volunteers politically organized Barriers Participation August Gap refers period end begins effectively feed kids must modified adequate entire Meal Quality Poor quality continues barrier taste often compromised Accessibility major concern rural areas distance between Urban especially lowincomes face similar issues due overall lack Funding coupled associated limitations prohibit flexibility required address county specific Red Tape Administration Many hoping engage discouraged cumbersome paperwork compulsory reimbursement highlighting importance visits were useful build networks collect organize data featured decision testimonials materialized idea paint realistic picture benefits individuals first hand experience doing potential existing experiences enrich decide whether sponsor operator volunteer accurately clearly material acquired field collected structured into profiles based size location urban suburban seeking implement range communities rare opportunity portray administer National Despite intent difficult manage administrative process feature staff find innovative hinder Boys Girls Clubs elementary schools family resource center reflect distributing investments education expansion According statistical model used Economic Research Study increasing percentwould eliminate seasonal difference Schools OutWho Ate CFPA Conferences September October NovDec Imperial Valley Bank Sites Brawley Club Family Resource Center San Diego Coalition Alameda Comm CAFB Membership Meeting MAZON Conference Training WHRAC Dec Snack Pilot Redwood Empire Francisco Excelsior CLub Annual Student Homelessness For People Alice Birney Elem School recent led nation improve policies eliminating unhealthy drinks healthier place Although there been strides much more done eradicate poor students fact now easier then ever round pilot called Child Nutrition Currently available greatly assists local operating shoestring budgets offer allows maximize resources balanced afternoon Weekend Backpack simple effective way bridge gap participate Funded through grants donations childfriendly package home consumption over weekend may sent donated backpacks directly childs own backpack Families notified officials about Interested sign participating bank organization There eligibility requirements these government should fund continue expand distribute human service agency personnel mailings websites Sponsors piloting snack continuation Increase number approved lunches city actively market conduct your training monitors ratio districts deliver enjoyable Policy Promotion reports compromises least households budget Consequently time presents additional hardships reducedprice breakfasts With out fill gaps yearround suffer malnutrition dangerously overweight Specific grades nearly unfit offering occasionally important obesity prevention tool physical activity recreation Benefits Auxiliary Meals beginning auxiliary allow waste occur adjust consistent levels comprised shelf stable components immediately days Creative Partnerships businesses collaborating UPS Humboldt transit company transport farthest Startup Activities experienced locations where offered startup events fun activities educational familiarize encourage attend Districts permanently under Seamless Waiver which reduces maintain marketing before listing hours day included correspondence apply help will Interest Groups groups advocating improvements educate communitybased availability accessibility assistance promote Banks member clients Federal Government greater reducing threshold qualify simplified referred Lugar pilots including technical regional Filling Gaps Feeding Programs Protecting our Rural Children Jennifer Rishel Advocates CoEditor Ismael Mendoza xasxonehotmailcom Did you know disabled persons publicprivate mentally physically More Info Please Contact TakhaniKromahgmailcom Influences Insecurity Well Being Abstract study examines two research questions familyspecific factors predict NSLP effects age Results show representing economic status significantly broader cultural attitudinal predicts finds childrens health behavior Dunifon Rachel Lori KowaleskiJones |
| The Paradox of Abundance: Access to Healthy Food in Corona,… | Eliberty Jimenez | 2007 | Food Access, Food Retail | Communities of Color, Community Members, Food Retailers, Urban Communities | Domestic, New York, New York | The Paradox of Abundance: Access to Healthy Food in Corona, Queens evaluates food quality, accessibility, and availability in bodegas and supermarkets in a diverse community in New… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Paradox Abundance Access Healthy Food Corona Queens Eliberty Jimnez Congressional Hunger Fellow FoodChange Table Contents Acknowledgements Why Matters Community Assessment Goals and Guiding Questions Survey Process Results Bodegas supermarkets does not include restaurants Map Graph offer fewer healthy options than Vegetables bodegas Fruits Other food All establishments stores Restaurants Types More Advertisements for alcohol cigarettes healthier ads are rare storefront near public schools Limitations Involvement the Recommendations Action Steps Discussion Conclusion Appendix References Alyson Abrami Kate MacKenzie Jae Michaels Jen Prissel Daniella Leifer Volunteers Kathleen Porter Jaime Martinez Center business owners who participated this survey CookShop participants community leaders all documentary located Western New York has been identified having highest number eligible immigrants participating Stamp Program City Once people receiving Stamps what kinds foods they able access This question concern because largely immigrant lowincome neighborhoods like there often limited availability fresh choices Several statistics relevant United States were taken into account nearly families reported that their family was unable financial constraints consistently obtain sufficient quantity quality active life Indicators Coronas status included very diverse population Hispanic Latino its residents speak language other English home Foreignborn noncitizens represent those living below federal poverty line per capita income percentage students free reduced priced lunch Lowincome communities have Ecuadorians Dominicans most highly represented According report California Endowment Latinos children suffer more groups from poor nutrition due environmental factors linked obesity diabetes heart disease Such farmers markets activity excessive consumption highfat highcalorie lownutrient soft drinks which tend fill when small paychecks stamps run out Moreover found Hispanics rate crucial way health issues mentioned can prevented controlled through convenient affordable lead improved such ability concentrate better school decrease incidence chronic being several minorities led conclude may insecure order gain greater understanding accessibility coordination with conducted assessment effort capture existing system highlight concerns members created minute complements CFA increase awareness about highlighting would also build alliances process particularly local organizations working similar accesshealth Conceptual Addressing Assets Barriers |
| Putting the Pieces Together: A Component Design for a Community… | J.P. Howard | 2007 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Putting the Pieces Together: A Component Design for a Community Food Security Center New Orleans Model is a concept paper outlining potential components for a food security… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Putting the Pieces Together Component Design for Community Food Security Center New Orleans Model Drafted Second Harvest Bank Greater and Acadiana Howard Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow Table Contents Nutrition Education Gym Facility Kitchen Farmers Market NonProfit Grocery Government Other Service Referral Legal Aid Utilization Space Research Endowment The Case Partnership Capacity Building Endnotes Index Stamps iii WIC Program Emergency Assistance iiiii Commodity Supplemental Senior iiiiv Earned Income Tax Credit Individual Development Accounts Conceptual HowardEmerson concept that has drawn much attention world recently idea debated though many have similar ideas set definition not generally been agreed upon However very which core terminology now even being used government instead hunger For all practical purposes ours herein can held same articulated Franklin Roosevelt when identified Freedom From Want amongst his four freedoms people are entitled addressed America manner somewhat reminiscent bandaid failing address disease itself but covering cuts creates Original titles programs such Temporary showcase former popular view problem one would come pass overcome shortly inevitability success faded program known retaining acronym TEFAP Awareness time ago was sustained issue temporary setback difficulty American society Still solution remained what described aptly safety net addressing until this point sustains individual opposed removing from their lives Such makes seem viewed through certain tunnel vision cures immediate need while eradicate source symptom treated left unchecked That poverty malignant cancer any Unaddressed cycle almost inescapable producing homelessness increased crimes rates supporting substance abuse mental number other issues Attempts resolve just created cannot provide complete will attack efficiently Thereby doomed continuous repetition seeks take whole find more holistic approach focused than facet manifold remains attempts its cause utilizing means available Moreover tries sustainable fashion providing quick fix food banks organizations engaged projects create own Centers Campuses with Tucson Banks campus most prominent examples report Serving Justice World Year organization powerful argument capacity building change future banking Certainly light mission Americas end new approaches warranted because simple distribution arguably only perpetuating Through bank aid help sustain needed they holistically affect them rise satiation This particularly area reeling effects Hurricanes Katrina Rita there great demographic changes terms general population numbers immigration During recovery seeking profit lot outside influence city names large Donald Trump stepping capitalize storm stunned money flowing slowly molasses everywhere individuals turn appear obstacles rebuilding about community ignoring interests align communitys pursuing good whose stories patches quilt bigger part healing together Ultimately question comes whether helping our were intended doing enough What seek redress health indicator obesity Louisiana United States faces sincere deaths related per annum second smokingrelated obese compared ranked state levels Obesity genuine Looking demographics associated states African low SES females Studies shown populations affected differently heart among Diabetes also significant risk entire nationwide costs billions healthcare dollars could drastically cut improvements highest cases diabetes suffering condition Furthermore poorer union impoverished strict standards Medicaid study indicated recipients performed leisure activity reported dietary fat intake greater participants eating fewer servings fruits vegetables daily creating exercise nutrition outlined above significantly mellitus hypertension dyslipidemia forms sleep apnea osteoarthritis cited Effectiveness Interventions Overweight Adults drafted response State legislation may attributable High blood pressure twice common adults who elevated triglycerides decreased HDL cholesterol prevalence increases BMI those kgm overweight class respectively weight gain pounds persons developing Type gained Over economic cost totaled billion Nationwide direct medical million days lost work restrictedactivity physician visits month paid Social claims Specifically patients classified had chronic accounted total annual expenditures found diseases high diet charges spent these top both examination pulled January allowed estimation spends annually outlines list predisposing factors shared reaches Parental Lower Socioeconomic Status Smoking Cessation Low Level Physical Activity Carbohydrate Oxidation Childhood Birthinfancy Weight Lack Maternal Knowledge childs sweet habits Recent Marriage Multiple Births Medication Menopause Ethnicity Female Those particular interest based tackled head years however solidly say yes distributing without examining nutritional content perpetuate build collaboration ensure continued feasibility Below conceptual design outlining rough sketch ideal house grounds identifying some potential partners involved therein possible components addition traditional activities housed premises well stated introduction education already done ways efforts Lisa Perron aday understood correlate strongly One paradoxes eyes how hungry person answer actually access isnt nutritious typically cheap else increasingly capable buying healthier knowledge something possess taught schools result information labeled products easily written hieroglyphics average consumer make amount sense interrelated powerfully matter exercises counteracts still worsen recent published Journal Medical Association April Reuters posited equally off conclusion loss calories mattered consumed worked key priming body proper function beneficial various run including Backpack organizing agencies serve communities better expanded ability pull interns capstones students Overall expands capability making effective serving advancing essential quality living Classes offered out space research seminars staff within offices projectsemployment mentioned impacted case half expensive achieve does wish jog neighborhood park close approximate lowest membership Elmwood fitness center blocks away around additional spending requirement inside Costs similarly across development nonprofit gym sliding scale represents way opportunity normally able comfortably afford use local facilities should fear forced into competition customers facility made free impact morale office positively simultaneously having Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee presidential candidate enacted workers encouraging successfully outline utilize treadmills machine stations sets weights bars utilization Equipment received donation upgrade purchased Treadmills equipment supplier Shape Shop Machine allowing multiple each company Olympic straight bar Various style benches Dumbbell basic assembled less Kitchens project relatively uncommon add job training hot meals possibly support effect Kids Caf after school snackmeal conferences etc non catering Helpings recover unused alongside preparing delivering There successful country Central group They graduated Culinary Job Training Founded July began first operations redistributing excess Presidential inauguration central location prepare deliver partner social service train employ homeless men women industry intellectually engage volunteers follow completed alone several milestone successes placement rate graduation retention six months employment graduates passing ServSafe exam becoming certified handlers Maryland Virginia Similar achieved nation National Cooperation network receive INC acts forum best practices news programmatic partnerships Meals Wheels AIDS AllianceANSA School Altria Daily Bread Foundation Involvement allows year strengthening kitchen provided federal FEED act last jobless immigrant skyrocketed demand industries grocery stores providers return conjunction tourism restaurant hotel services employees become culinary listing tremendous rather rapidly once running Taking advantage newly farmers market strengthen ties farming segment traditionally touched fresh produce begun engaging Providing term further bring affordable otherwise agriculture themselves supported partnership Umbrella wwwmarketumbrellaorg Farm Networkhttpnoffnorg presumably little resources aside allocation Many models Umbrellas specific markets accepting stamps benefits funded working decrease supply realize profits stay business Non Profit innovative currently pioneered places Arizona piece aspect Their Value Store Mobile description Foods open public staffed employee primarily travel rural areas where limited transportation dairy dry goods load truck filled shop road store carries items savings over accepts cash debit credit cards checks helps overhead your travels three locations hours biweekly pleased resist evidence ever proffered belief provides outlet positive publicity cheaper accessible small portion predominately urban serves achieving combating problems before parishes receiving emergency seen degrading given box choices characteristic nonemergency brings dignity exist tools evaluate eligibility certification register groups Atlanta under Bolling initiated EITC clinic clients referrals simplest method expand clinics shelters forth requires Going registering increasing registry achieves perform task offering lead stable excellent Though provision seems hardly difference unaware internet informational finding must know look Agencies Assist Agency wwwassistagencyorg Vermillion Jefferson Davis Acadia Evangeline Parishes wide operating referral Attached appendix appropriate descriptions WHY compiled Caroline Fanning Lani Mcleod contact included along necessary notes forefront concerning self proclaimed leading advocate communitybased solutions WHYs Eighth Ave Suite York Tel Fax wwwworldhungeryearorg opportunities require amounts keep updated Opportunities professional like dental psychology mutually tooth cleaning testing LSU Health Sciences Dentistry partnered Dental Alliance Crest reduce childrens cavities during February oral innercity children past seven screening capitalized increase life type legal advice independent counsel Southern Aids Public Benefits Clinic qualified lowincome families TANF Cash AHCCCS Medicare disability Under supervision attorney law University College Law brief representation benefit setup mainly Tulane Loyola Universities prides institute hour andor third student contributes toward pro bono supervised practicing expansive Gillis Long Poverty dedicated demanding probono option satisfy required schooling describes stating Pro Bono approved sites experience performing conducting client interviews writing representing courts permitted Areas practice include fields domestic juvenile security death penalty elder Student professionals awareness obligation disadvantaged foster coordinator reached houses Interest faced poor elderly others unable Work CFSC raw data journal then intellectual front assistance Finding Lake River foundation victims disaster recruit faculty lawyers nature born originally prime utilized offer fairs cook outs fundraisers occur leasing allow advocacy meet organize policy council daycare agency stop fulfill needs rented bringing income discretion becomes using augment Smaller reinforce strength overall pursued valuable Developing endowment garnered fund recognition With developed period minimal target expected earn investment minimum generate funding These funds conduct systems analysis assessment studying distribute studies inventory virtually subject visualize pool every raising augmented changed awarded graduate completing relationship locality sure legitimizing undertakings gives aspects facts academic legitimacy intend exciting enhance Robert Egger founder organizer congress repeatedly addresses power sector claiming combined resulting economy worlds largest collaborative things duplication saving cutting specialization Groups develop Whereas deeper relationships clientele focusing Bringing registration combination current convenience efficiency taking multiply multiplying gigantic Seeking simply solve never focus root hope break Gandhi called worst kind violence word sometimes greatest asset hindrance Focus nonprofits often yields bodies moving mentalities private businesses Venture Philanthropy PartnersVPP concerned McKinsey Partners leader consulting internationally Coming VPP investors intensely pasts Amazoncom built warehouse hired millions going online maintaining infrastructure put hundreds thousands Cafs commits warehousing supposed solving complex eliminate goes founded missions see expansion founding feel remain role changing responsibility placed entitlement attacked leaves grow gaining size deteriorating crime rising critical operate wider move strong towards crutch live capabilities fundraising Brantley Phillip Pennington Biomedical Baton Rouge Ibid Fox Maggie Diet Exercise Take Off Equal Pounds Study Finds httpnewsyahoocomsnmus_nmdiet_exercise_dc_ httpwwwshapeupshopcomcardiotreadmill_weslo_cardiostridehtm httpwwwopentipcomproductsLb_olympic_weight_set_weight_lifting_preceset_ACCHCOShtml httpwwwgrantentcomphystrainingweightshtm httpwwwgrantentcomphystraininghtm wwwdccentralkitchenorg httpwwwcommunityfoodbankcomcommunityfoodsecuritycentermobilemarket Gives Smile httpwwwlsusdlsuhsceduaboutnewshtm Website httpwwwcommunityfoodbankcomdynamiclegalaidaspx Admissions FAQ httpwwwlawtulaneeduadmissionsfaqcfm Programs site httplawloynoedugillislongprogramshtml Jonas Gary Effective Nonprofit Organizations Group prepared Services Appendix stamp monthly allowance All administer Electronic Transfer EBT While separate Needy Families welfare transitioning governments extensive widelyknown You USDAs prescreening tool wwwfoodstampsstepusdagov plus Stamp enrollment play Should another hurricane tornado loaded card automatically negating delays caused tried enroll following hurricanes minus East closed Westbank Expressway Harvey Algiers General Meyer Avenue Box Midtown Canal Street Women Infants Children supplemental vouchers pregnant breastfeeding postpartum age five qualify applicants listed Debra Luthy Director Chief Office Road Metairie httpwwwdhhlouisianagovofficesID FMNP Participants eligible participate coupons redeemable farms roadside stands collaborates visit USDA website wwwfnsusdagovwicFMNPFMNPfaqshtm discussed page distributes commodities EFPs directly Micke Romain Department Agriculture Forestry CSFP old participating seniors counties Andrew Manager Section afoxdhhlagov SFMNP facilitates senior Bryce Malone Dept Florida Boulevard bmaloneldafstatelaus nevertheless important tax refunds tuition car item difficult incorporate budget Volunteer VITA IRS offers preparation Publication explains requirements wwwirsgov call Additional resource Coalition Economic Progress wwwcenterforprogressorg coalition leads national grassroots movement connect Madison Chicago wwwtaxcoalitionorg IDAs assets enter financial mainstream Drawing variety sources matching buy home pay postsecondary start CFED Capitol Washington wwwidanetworkorg steady participation preferable erratic dependency understand final Rather broader involves initiatives |
| Running on Empty: Massachusetts Families and the Federal Food Stamp… | Toni Holness | 2007 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Families, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Running on Empty: Massachusetts Families and the Federal Food Stamp Program documents the challenges faced by food insecure clients participating in the food stamp clinic and the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Massachusetts Families and the Federal Food Stamp Program Executive Summary Insecurity persons ability access sufficient appropriate nutrition order maintain healthy lifestyle About households are experiencing food insecurity which means that every day including children experience difficulty accessing Stamps federal governments response The program issues this benefit eligible families hoping bolster participants nutritious Current State Access continues several systematic glitches have limited its capacity maximize participation legal Issue applications often require applicants reveal sensitive important information Applicants number rights surrounding release these sometimes need protection Health For many stamps can make difference between going hungry not has direct impact child health Because severely jeopardize overall wellbeing necessarily issue Advocacy Boston Medical Center BMC created FSA clinic assists their right provides resources ineligible works closely with other advocacy organizations within hospital Although Clinic experienced successes there been some roadblocks navigating local Throughout collected useful data about being assisted will inform future developmental changes Clinics model Conclusion Recommendations affords insight helpful recommendations hopes improving What InSecurity term Security refers nutritionally balanced for all members home times without jeopardizing any financial obligations such shelter costs medical expenses etc inability fundamental Research groups Childrens Sentinel Nutrition Assessment CSNAP conducted research evidencing dire inadequate childrens USDA reported million people lived considered insecure those adults percent living adequate active life Unfortunately also may hold potential mitigate consequences According only received falls below national average regard population state benefits lowest rate amongst states residents remained unclaimed Why Legal two primary reasons immigration concerns income application process requires very personal expose them implications imperative recognize confidentiality reassured DTA legally bound protect This especially mixedstatus same status concern discourages undocumented parents citizen from applying household revealed held liable submission false Submission incorrect result unfavorable entitlement bureaucratic nature creates opportunities violation applicant necessary ensure receive services allotments help ease povertys evertightening noose allow divert already httpwwwfracorghtmlhunger_in_the_ushunger_indexhtml httpwwwersusdagovPublicationsERR utilities fill nutritional gap what family needs able thereby avoiding risks coupled deficiency Also because cash strict limitations type purchases made encourage invest functions community advocates Women Infants Children WIC office Pantry Grow MLPCs agencies advertising providers users collaborations increasing patientfamily referrals each assistance consequently greater patient realization lays foundation past calendar year January December developments both increased serve enhanced quality service few include |
| MyFoodStamps.org: A United Outreach Effort in California | Anyu Fang | 2007 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Advocates (including legal advocates), Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | 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 |
| Just Don’t Forget About Us: The Story of Hurricanes Katrina… | David Coffman | 2007 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Just Don’t Forget About Us: The Story of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and Their Impact on Second Harvest Food Bank chronicles the impact of the 2006 storms… Read more | Emerson Fellow | just dont forget about The Story Hurricanes Katrina and Rita their Impact SHFB September Southern Louisiana was forever changed Hurricane followed permanently altered the parishes served Second Harvest Food bank Greater New Orleans Acadiana facing unprecedented challenge distribute food throughout region with fewer agencies greater need While population estimated only twothirds what prior disaster serving million more pounds eighteen months since hit quote Natalie Jayroe President CEO our current situation equivalent running Super WalMart out space size With increased distribution concerned that all emergency not being met through channels following report analysis programs How have demographics This one most important questions continues into future face poverty has almost drastically landscape safety net for vulnerable populations been eroded leaving serve people maintain strong ties communities hardest these areas History December first day newly incorporated Social Apostolate Archdiocese decided add services already offered Through many donations other organizations city July had receiving product became official affiliate Americas National Network same year distributed than per month this Time outgrowing donated warehouse began search new permanent location staff national network advised they needed approximately square feet would sufficient meet service area several support various foundations purchased January become full member allowing them larger end saw distributing fast track decade its existence experienced rapid growth constant expansion Harvesters merged another local agency Bank Emergencies Inc Officially merger programmatic activities take role banks fight against hunger time yet move moved present thought facility adequate allowed Distribution rates next until when southern from Mississippi state line Texas known continued plans were made open western opened Lafayette Before could however visit SHFBs few weeks later offering onetwo punch Prior sponsored study Hunger America gave picture United States but also tool survey clients Local Report Prepared different weekly Annually serves spring fiscal interviewed showed going least which kitchens shelters pantries nonemergency Most believed increase turn away lived household income less federal level applied stamps past those who ineligible because About half average number lasted Less received some form assistance previous two years certainly existed question whether meeting needs community Suburban rural can attributed factors urban such disconnect between overwhelmingly include percentage suburbanrural should see increases capacity armed giving good idea ready continuing along historical path That August now infamous date making dramatic strides ending However everything Followed shortly thereafter second direct within too short three response especially volunteers extraordinary Relief Response confusing hours days pulled together skeleton crew employees working offices Baton Rouge then old building Baker Federal Government floundered responders providing water eventually taken crisis points Ernest Morial Convention Center downtown During week regrouped site arduous task rebuilding Agency relations spent endless trying make contact fielded truckloads got where compound demands knowledge own homes Were belongings flooded looted weathered storm relatively unscathed Worse still did know families beloved pets mind pooled paid leave attend personal matters country Rodney Bivens executive director Regional Oklahoma arrive Arriving after immediately set work helping secure housing coordinating efforts Within over docks near impossible help able respond Stories regarding dire abound Calls asking enough hygiene products came frequency care remember These requests while themselves are example even whole cities unsure back One particularly touching story couple husband dying cancer After relief getting referrals simply overwhelmed referred promised let referral done hand deliver Tracks Had God designated Metairie land milk honey castigated depths hell latter Sodom Gomorrah left Sunday morning took drive miles get onto interstate parents house normally hour minute primary reason never evacuate rather chance sit traffic But heard weather lady tell put attic planned staying She explained earlier during Betsy lost lives drowned attics They climbed escape rising flood waters rise way information forced Perhaps realized serious matter couldnt believing bullshit evacuation People every Houston Can you believe assure sat car die Plain simple And always wobbles east west spared nice vacation Then poor fools head home returning hundred dollars lighter paying hotel room nights why You here south folks live hurricane season There starting off Cape Good Hope stocking sterno Once Atlantic clearly Carolinas like remind gonna try watch channel usually headed keep theatrics minimum will destroy Living alarmists dream come true fret fuss hearts content love talk June early yes realize goes November weve focus storms far interested LSU football hunting much mocked there sitting Interstates right alongside For advice axwielding drove town point look around things looked said goodbye beautiful told myself case thinking mini Well Wednesday counties rest across border Hungry social career banking Why change risk sounding Pollyanna dogooder looking job truly lined pockets wealthy individuals hired volunteer coordinator position devastated eastern part territory destroyed Like places business plan itself adopted very thorough find biggest problem communication All cell phone numbers dial anyone code calling tracking each down receive instructions vacant north little called life words AliAli James Community Relations Coordinator describe What turned rooms kitchen pharmacy nursery family created receptionist layaway department showers private restrooms front store attaching garden hoses sinks quite living friends strangers evacuees doing Where easy tasks responsibilities shabby consider amount October Christmas ended honestly say Even though pretty blur surrounded coworkers whom boss broken her ankle before evacuated she packed shoes Her When cast purchase teach baby walk forklifts whizzing lot crying spite worked hard separated strangest ever hope again burn Very strange indeed released returned Wonderful gracious run operations February Our reported sustained minor wind damage third floodwater arranged trailers brought placed lawn trailer any gas teenytiny FEMA anymore miserable heater picked drug wake pack bags shower darkest considered occasions wanted screaming else mourn desperately want anything magical place feel blessed found Sirens Song sirens must bend river scream heads hear deny cant bad street lights everyday chicken wing shop under last Saints winning Now thats progress Maybe better goonedup antidepressants Who knows everyone Thats fix load supply Prozac Zoloft Valium Percoset poison light long tunnel Just something please Ali Three faced ashore decimated portion Harvests Many members express similar feelings Ritas wished destruction Thankfully quick operating mode prestaging close proximity expected easier impact devastating seen refuge fleeing aid networks stretched thin ravaged sets peoples displaced major secret governments lackluster both disasters compounded issue further brink obliterated Urban Institute assessment conditions nonprofits entire affected including damaged buildings Fewer onehalf Hearing unheard previously does nonprofit sector mean recovery economies wiped prided selfsufficiency 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frantic pet owners wanting return Tanya OReilly tight security military police vehicles everywhere Only certain personnel animal rescue credentials streets impassable triage rescued descended upon innocent victims boats Armed boots crowbars broke mention rooftops Destrehan alone others join effort heartbreaking emotionally physically draining barely clinging grateful saved particular SUV puppies pitbulls mixed breeds cat Amazingly alongthey Every print addresses tried Sometimes break window climb frightened confused weekends course busy kept coming Donations brings best worst Unfortunatley sides capable wonderful world assist risked save shared common bond event From drew strength mark personally images convention center haunt Since reasonable anecdotal statistical evidence great completed noted data maps includes active listed explains Map shows map coverage decent mile buffer view actually radius Considering age recent understandable without infrastructure organization Cameron parish 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argument Sweet Charity End Entitlement value carried Rather enabler bandaiding diminishing consequences donating feeling insecure actions insecurity antihunger antipoverty movements Creating helps socially occur education myriad methods imagination sole irresponsible reckless founded notion bringing players unique risen above claim grace compassion painful residents commended exemplary shortcomings tragic ordeal inspiration stronger coping surrealistic wreaked havoc accomplished Remembering triumphs tragedies reflect Bibliography KATRINA AND RITA AFTERMATH THE IMPACT EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION CLIENTS DECEMBER Brookings Institution METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM Storm Lessons Past Plan Future Special collaboration Data Index Tracking Recovery Metro Area Monthly Cohen Rhonda Mathematica Policy Elliott Jeremy Pais Race class diVerences human responses Science Frey William Audrey Singer Impacts Populations First Census Findings Jun Greenstein Meeting Basic Needs Victims Recommendations Makers Budget Priorities Holzer Lerman Employment Issues Challenges Sherman Arloc Isaac Shapiro ESSENTIAL FACTS ABOUT VICTIMS HURRICANE Demographics Disaster Winston Pamela Olivia Golden Kenneth Finegold Kim Rueben Margery Austin Turner Stephen Zuckerman Federalism Respond Major Zedlewski Sheila Building Better Safety Rebuilding Opportunity Equity URBAN INSTITUTE Note thanks Working piles someones resembles privy inspiring thank Lisa handling distractions fearless leaders Candace contributed completion appreciative outsider Thank Ave history Distribute midst collapsing closed |
| When Medicine Isn’t Enough: The Benefits of Providing Nutrition Support… | Nikita Barai | 2007 | Chronic or Life Challenging Illness, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | People with Chronic Illness | Domestic, Washington, DC | When Medicine Isn’t Enough: The Benefits of Providing Nutrition Support to People Living with a Life-Challenging Illness documents a pilot study evaluating health outcomes of critically ill… Read more | Emerson Fellow | WHEN MEDICINE ISNT ENOUGH The Benefits Providing Nutrition Support People Living with LifeChallenging Illnesses pilot study conducted Food Friends Washington When Medicine Isnt Enough Illness Pilot Study Conducted Executive Summary addresses the challenges malnutrition and food insecurity among critically ill region providing homedelivered meals that require additional preparation well nutrition counseling support maximize benefits healthy cost clients Although has long believed comprehensive can improve health outcomes have not had data demonstrate positive impact managing disease improving enhancing quality life effort medicine collaborated Congressional Hunger Center implement program collect objective captures services lives recipients series home visits small group during their first three months meal delivery revealed following findings Health Symptom Management percent reported service gives them more manage recover from illness believe improved helps take medications regularly reduces side effects they benefited medical therapy Clients found especially helpful when were advised about eating foods received suggestions how symptoms learned interactions between medicines living HIVAIDS experienced dramatic reduction while cancer modest many Quality Life feel able care themselves families due relieves some stress caregivers Before receiving than too sick procure prepare Approximately lack knowledge what eat did enough money for approximately relied friends family eliminated these barriers security identified multiple including provision greater better fewer financial increased independence enhanced ability experience significant improvements perform activities daily such cooking cleaning doing laundry Intake Knowledge After being diagnosed lifechallenging decrease appetite nearly less before got consistent improvement Almost month previously felt quantity diet result diversity choices availability unprocessed helped adapt longterm habits indicated make now starting majority fruits vegetables protein Weight Stabilization Body Composition Analysis unintentional weight loss Thirty individuals lost usual body overweight obese initial interview only who underweight continued lose achieved stabilization maintained stores muscle mass water but fat increase Comprehensive effective necessary supplement treatment patients reduce achieve same time this also demonstrates limitations must realistic are hopeful While overall sense wellbeing sickest gains Without however clear overwhelming participated would medically appropriate one client losing end his battle lung stated wouldnt much because get stampsyour made huge difference resulting left risk compromised immune system cases lower chance survival Addressing fuels cycle cannot reverse progression dramatically helping stabilizing composition eliminating hunger For copy full report please contact Charnay Henderson chendersonfoodandfriendsorg Table Contents Introduction Measuring Population Characteristics Secondary Participants Graph Significant Sources Stress Among All Average Number Symptoms Experienced Each Month Percentage Experiencing Cancer Risk Level Problems Procuring Preparing Meal Delivery Service Ability Perform Activities Daily Baseline after days Difficult Change Appetite Diagnosis Procure Prepare Score Over Time Who Consumed More Group Less Changes Between Usual Lost Mass Index Days Results Underweight Healthy Overweight Obese Conclusion proper essential people illnesses Malnutrition negative low levels vitamins impair systemi iron deficiency causes fatigueii insufficient intake delays wound healing depletes massiii Poor both cause consequence serious vicious undue progressioniv Inadequate nutrients may depletion vitamin mineral deficienciesv conditions independent factor HIV AIDSvi impairs bodys endure cancervii just five ten associated rates survivalviii required optimal role often undervaluedix Many impossible consume debilitating physical poverty frequently accompany illnessx Some factors includexi Increased need Decreased absorb Medical treatments complex nutritional requirements Need specialized Lack Social isolation Poverty This results decreased higher social costs treat preventable complicationsxii like other agencies nutritious began meet needs District Columbia delivering realizing adult giving children remaining hungry malnourished serving Alzheimers our another operates two fundamental goals keep principles core complements seeks maximizing status function preventing development nutrient deficiencies promoting stable efficacy medicationxiii involves indepth assessment registered dietician evaluation therapyxiv realized access economic capacity dietxv Delivering freshly prepared eliminates issue ensures outcomesxvi conjunction tolerance promote enhance eliminate illxvii Homedelivered costeffective good prevent onset opportunistic infections incidence expensive hospitalizations help maintain productivityxviii worry where next will come participate healthxix Based wealth anecdotal accounts These direct work providers convincingly greatest success witnessed over years Our detail large scale limited most needy beneficiaries share experiences others short period frequent death But effectively fits into broader context interviews highlight true sincere hope project serve catalyst build momentum addressing very real unmet Until annual satisfaction survey document Though tool provides valuable information problematic moment capture potential reduced longitudinal documenting started changed Recruiting Retaining Interviewing eligible new age residing Prince Georges County Montgomery understand questions provide informed consent Eligible September October given background objectives asked chose represent all periodxx Nearly elected visitor agreed initially visit day establish baseline Every was exactly date last always possible scheduling conflicts doctors appointments originally enrolled four reasons nonparticipation poor hospitalization holiday travel having moved January trained staff volunteers Collecting Analyzing Data Interviewers spent minutes hours each her administered different questionnaire open ended multiplechoice mental Height measured using standard measuring tape portable digital Taylor Electronic Scale handheld Bioelectrical Impedance BIA device Quantum RJL systems Standard followup charting procedures followed phone call Survey responses grouped categories analysis symptom management analyzed ways participating Since sample size separated relevant exists groups maximum number could included parameter depending measure noted throughout basic descriptive statistics percentage mean median except test testing which wellestablished technique estimating storesxxi Twentyeight original participants provided valid obtained final values interest cell lbs total phase angle normal expected value individual calculated Cyprus software based formulas developed through Third Annual National Examination NHANES IIIxxii according category changes BCM represents cellular smooth skeletal organs intracellular important lean responsible metabolic activity refers pure triglycerides TBW extracellular fluids Phase cells anglexxiii Limitations insights several First unavoidable limitation live fivemonth frame available complete amount precludes statistical nature Second means took become familiar settle plan addition going difficult stages underestimate least nine contacted said finally benefit population healthier general primary reason declined thus likely selfselective healthiest whether under estimate Fourth attention via monthly calls dieticians nonstudy protocol requires follow address any related issues nondietetic member procedure bias favor still serves With funding extent Fifth does use paired control without practical ethical absence Finally excluded participation particularly those find healthcare foodxxiv referral case manager physician receive homeless location extensive diseaserelated socioeconomic cultural demographic shown twothirds onethird proportion similar fact typically shorter average second column shows fairly Ninety AfricanAmerican income per year below federal guidelines twoxxv ago been infection diagnosis completed slightly Seventy almost zero seven criteria includes hospice Completed Interviews Location Mean Age Range Race White Hispanic Native American Other Monthly Income Unknown Initial Reported selfreported accurate prevalent adults suffer hypertension depression neuropathy Twenty anemia arthritis diabetes hepatitis high secondary comorbidity example dyslipidemia infected virus treatmentxxvi physically socially economically add daytoday face namely renal failure significantly affected Hypertension Depression Neuropathy Anemia Arthritis Diabetes Hepatitis Dyslipidemia DementiaDisorientation Cirrhosis Mental Parkinsons Renal Failure either should considered estimates During describe sources major source common circumstances caused problems familypersonal inability self unstable housing addiction transportation reports specifically allow doctor told hurt prognosis tended Circumstances employment came though response question discussed difficulty accessing public Security Disability SSDI SSI Stamps concerns Eleven stopping passed away third hospitalized tolerate trend confirms evidence Discrimination Transportation Addiction Housing Insecurity Inabili Care Self Family Financial diseasexxvii never back differences dropped out suggests somewhat Onehundred gave Most unaware actually used until Sixtyeight Eighty fooddrug Specific instances cited handouts variety constipation nausea dry mouth instructions Examples include absorption presence bread blood thinners excess old male down Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia PCP AIDS wasting syndrome energy level know energyThe catch bus needed ride woman breast happy holding counts white count picked thinks change comments physicians noticed sugar red One went way schedule around Along reductions oral gastrointestinal Chewing swallowing Mouth throat sores Taste Dry Smell intolerance Early satiety Nausea Vomiting Constipation Diarrhea Fatigue course illustrates occurred fatigue early taste smell vomiting chewingswallowing mouththroat diarrhea prior intensity exception experiencing adequate effect medicationsxxviii Thus surprising once explained Certain give runs since havent Percent None Mouththroat Sores Chewingswallowing Tase completely remained stayed constant became chewing prevalence she really gained telephone assign moderate standardized assigned past chronic occurring times fever lasting indicate suggest none mirror indicates Levels remain Low Moderate High Discussion There undoubtedly influence determine played mentioned aspects learning adhere plans specific examples attributed reasonable even Supporting claim literature managed minimize complications soft pureed Presbyterian Hospital New York City HIVrelated regular dietxxix Another bitter coffee chocolate consuming citrus reducing strong smells cookingxxx heightened chemotherapy radiation doses pain Because undergoing harsh unpredictable decline Clinical epidemiological research determinant illnessesxxxi predict mortality makes riskxxxii bodes Achieving strengthens excessive lossxxxiii plays replace fight stronger against relieved burden Women great relief enabled knew kids spouses carry members faced procuring preparing reliance man pay getting lot didnt everything mother receives colon finds cook extremely sensitive hot cold temperatures She easier its dont eatwhen hands myself cant something bag somethingand want thyroid wife him fix easy warm andmy things unable identify Receiving Services every immediate anymore supplemented perceived fortunate And stressful depend remission hard stop coming Physical Economic Relying Not sure Enables Teaches Makes Reduces Improves situation Increases Helps Allows Provides barrier along see graphs Two functional point Able activites Unable Graphs head neck figure task varied across periods consistency tasks then difficulties appear grocery shopping Reporting Difficulty Tasks Cooking Grocery Shopping Cleaning Laundry Bathing exclusively Throughout continually further reinforces importance why extended impairments sustenance heal bring recent forced himself maintaining feeling fullness there drink Ensure gain cakes you deliver whenever canThe takes stick microwave rate numerical score representing excellent generally sufficient appetites recently severe wasnt picking content whatever likebut bad tired although rarely feels worried easily encourages mind Despite decreasing readily tasty diets adopt section chemotherapyrelated cutting fats sweets drinking soda instead filling whole highfiber seeking strategies putting ice cream drinks topping peanut butter think purchase described They meats beans grains dairy illustrate led consumption fruit meat making Three saves menu buy store recovers again run McDonalds Popeyes KFC Now anything learn Consuming FatsSweets Dairy MeatsBeans Grains Fruits Vegetables ate Reasons shop increases calorie dietxxxiv mismatch lead dangerous lossxxxv met unique Unintentional Loss Intentional Gained six interviewers collected history considers defined lbsxxxvi intentional dietetic unintentionally lossxxxvii weights BMI height account According obesexxxviii distribution explanation twice Median Greater Extent Severe Status Defined |
| Food Security within Immigrant Communities in Georgia | Kaitlin Gravitt, Eric Ares | 2007 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Emergency Food Recipients, Immigrants | Atlanta, Domestic, Georgia | Food Security within Immigrant Communties in Georgia illustrates the challenges immigrants face in accessing emergency food and provides recommendations for Food Bank outreach to the growing immigrant… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Cuban Food List Meats Stew Beef lbs Ground Chicken Pork Ham Other Foods Italian Bread Green Leaf Lettuce Tomatoes Eggplant Potatoes Onions Spanish Olives Apples Oranges Grapes Bananas Cucumbers Lemons Carrots Eggs Tomato Sauce several cans Cookies Orange Juice Longgrain rice Beverages Coke Cereal Garlic Black Pepper Oregano Cinnamon Corn Oil Milk Butter Flour Sugar Salt Baking Powder Tea Bags Coffee Burstito Pico Jam Ketchup Vinegar peas canned Cheese American Red beans dry Garbonzo Adobo spice available section groceries Burmese From regular grocery stores Fresh fruits any kind vegetables carrots cabbage onions garlic basil ginger instant too Any meat that can chopped cook Soy sauce Spices such coriander cumin turmeric Asian markets Thai will but most prefer this Rice Noodles Dried fish Fish Shrimp paste Coconut milk Hot chili peppers affordable for the cosponsorship team almost all families use cookers and find them essential Insecurity within Immigrant Communities Georgia Bosnian Tuna short grain Spaghetti Cooking corn Mixed white brown dozen White Cornmeal Oatmeal Margarine large tub Lipton Instant Peppers Yogurt Hungarian Paprika Cremora Soda Yeast Vegeta seasoning Ukranian Hamburger Kielbasa Beets Cabbage Peas |
| Closing New Mexico’s Food Gap | Nicole Alvarado | 2007 | Food Access, Food Gaps | Food Retailers, Rural Communities | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | Closing New Mexico’s Food Gap describes options for increasing access to affordable and nutritious foods in rural and underserved areas of New Mexico and promotes grocery stores… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Closing New Mexicos Food Gap little known fact that many rural and urban communities not have adequate access affordable healthy food outlets the absence this essential link Mexicans living tight budgets are forced travel great distances shop stores provide wider selection nutritious reasonably priced project Farm Table Mexico Agriculture Policy Council began September The primary purpose has been find options will increase foods underserved areas Through analysis local regional nation studies from data gathered seven community focus groups around identified outlet grocery store development key ingredients securing diet for all This report outlines challenges face illustrates can integrate into permanent infrastructure Presented Key Findings Because persistently high poverty rate currently counties higher states residents often lack income sufficient purchase their families long inadequate public transportation additional hardships shopping Diets fat processed low fresh fruits vegetables contribute rates obesity diabetes other nutritionrelated diseases suffers disparity full service across state There approximately equates per every miles Smaller independent such those typically found suffer refrigeration well wholesale distributors Case Study Ideas Think About ideas retail put action everyday these boxes throughout examples new solutions working Why Health Hunger Poverty Page available strong implications being study conducted American Journal Public individuals neighborhoods andor with least one supermarket were more likely meet dietary guidelines fruit vegetable consumption than without extremely adverse affects health costly terms care Department estimates annually costs billion including related amputations also One case out could prevented through exercise would result annual savings over million dollars addition lacking increases risk heart disease cancer November ranked hungriest its household insecurity According insecure defines limited uncertain availability nutritionally safe ability acquire acceptable socially ways means having use emergency assistance eating less necessary get buying inexpensive maintain need accessible stocked keep both themselves Accessing challenge due extreme illustrate idea how much make order basic necessities family four Voices Children created Bare Bones Budget identifying cost measured current economic defined geographic within results revealed lowincome between Federal Level adequately which Mexican Insecurity Limited Recommendations Project improve following goals most immediate concerns offer policymakers organizations businesses close gap Research support strategies develop enhance existing These include financing equipment renovation packages promotion incentives predevelopment constructions workforce security enhancement distribution Establish Task Force serve advisory body partnership Human Services Economic Development Agency LongTerm Transportation Departments grassroots relevant industries plan Coordinate outreach benefit relationships actively engage members process best address problems Identify ideal coordinate pilot projects Pilot renovating creating mobile market developing buyers club Develop statewide funding strategy individual entrepreneurs business owners focused component education materials legislative initiative about presentations Prepare introduction bill requesting implement Introduce legislation funds Provide continuous base Upon success several advocate money Make recurring part budget Encourage developers investors match Grocery Stores Are Sustainable like services banks pharmacies restaurants hospitals prosperous livable spur vitality sustaining paying jobs capturing spent outside increasing sales tax revenue municipalities large potential anchors centers attracting diverse array goods High experienced years job loss population decline physical erosion Currently below federal line nonmetro classified Moreover persistent Statewide live above national average Not exacerbates associated inaccessible healthcare rising hunger private Tammen Temeeh Kahni Our Store Some off nearest interstate NevadaIdaho border lies Duck Valley Reservation home ShoshonePaiute tribe With unemployment tribal decided take own hands building applied USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant create renovate tribally owned was awarded grant agreed turn deluxe center complete After few second amount able further renovations named Tameeh translates held grand opening March soon host variety profits going Challenges Nationwide becoming better understood missing For example Center Justice Occidental College middle upper located Los Angeles County twice supermarkets capita Additionally Mississippi Delta researchers zip codes percentage had Typically larger chain nestle sometimes density recent California Advocates concluded median just important determining area suitable location Examples seen Albuquerques downtown South quality sized greatest who level speak English language children qualify free reduced price school lunch Mora though away drastically different Albuquerque similar dilemma county only people square mile child Within there places hubs regions towns Carrizozo Chapparal Dona Ana drive Las Cruces bulk Shiprock Farmington Vegas Quemado Grants always carry everything shoppers our comprehensive accessibility survey asked far you gone Participants southern Tucson Arizona Paso Texas while participants northern Durango Colorado Chinle shortage barrier prices research basket assessment consisted items derived Agricultures Thrifty Plan TFP baskets smaller another However certain depending near University Park dairy products lower eastern side city Small Large Success Stories recognized Dixon group rallied together bring coop town Over two year secured Community Projects prepared bought used Coop successfully opened doors August since grants aid celebrate third because creatively turned problem solution Dulce tired making twohour round trip Pagosa Springs major Diana Pierce convenience owner knew her but couldnt afford expensive Working Jicarilla Tribe gain financial build brand stateoftheart foot includes produce department top meat vendors meeting space walkin coolers freezers Apache Supermarket officially then tripled former foodrelated selfreliance Navajo Nation typical three hours Dineh Cooperatives Inc DCI corporation seeing set sights Nations first Tseyi Shopping faced obstacles various phases Despite pitches Albertsons Safeway dogandpony show present representatives leading chains officials sat nodded politely said John Colvin President CEO Bashas last list seemed hope Much surprise Chairman Eddie work them carried traditional sacks blue bird flour traditionally fry bread cuts mutton cans lard potatoes alternatives animal chow assortment canned boosted employment Tribal law requires employ whenever possible facilitate training team among sending employees Phoenix receive provided based managers Today locations Tuba City Window Rock Crownpoint portion each continues given back brought profit sharing sustainable looking expand southwest continue Alternative Outlet Options Convenience Communities reliant upon small amounts prepackaged lownutritional value inflated article published Washington Post recently discussed choosing orange package Twinkies saving calories grams oranges eliminates choice Improving product enhancing viability pricing freshness quantity customer improves already resources unique prevent selling matching increased changing selections expectations acceptance Instituting mechanisms subsidizing offering lowinterest loans credits converting lines switch healthier Coops member governed Most coops customers Cooperative successful mixed same regards purchasing lowprices recruiting retaining memberswithout survive guidance Mobile Markets markets trucks snacks initiatives Peoples Oakland nonprofit runs Every Tuesday Saturday youth interns brightly colored truck West organic obtained farmers holds courses nutrition Buying Clubs come Members share responsibilities ordering delivering SHARE purchases quantities normally purchased frozen meats resells bundles picked site Utah Dakota Wyoming Administration program kept donations consistent help volunteers clubs when they organized steady flow reliable forms Access elderly disabled persons fifth largest helps some getting Effective systems United States percent households vehicle driving age priority issue woman McKinley spoke experiences They dont car ride call friend pay someone highlights necessity bridge retailers consumers Residents Many designed commuter needs rather patterns Rio Arriba stated Its big elderlyThey wait hour traveled way coalition Latino Austin lobby government establish bus route primarily targeted makes day loop Austins policies attuned closing Innovative Distribution ranchers Montanita term supporter producers saw troubles farm time active role effective system Shed picks refrigerated delivers Northern anticipated warehouse even ensure prior State Legislation Improve country struggled neighborhood Securing convincing finding enough parcel land accomplished easily publicprivate partnerships reality Below Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Legislature allocated pool matched nearly Supplied form interest utilized acquisition rental specialized construction Since programs launch early enjoyed date Fresh Financing Initiative assisted locally expansion substantial feet restored Motivated number advocacy lobbied titled Healthy Act sponsored Senator Elaine Alquist sought onetime economically models feasibility units technical passed policy committees Senate Appropriations Committee Floor Assembly Committees Unfortunately voted down fall setback garnered media attention educating Good Neighbor Build Literacy Environmental LEJ Bayview Hunters Point San Francisco findings sold seek developed innovative entitled Program provides merchants instore energy retro fits advertising cooperative promos participation good neighbor branding campaign ingredient difficulties accessing practical wage obtain region encourages growth attracts traffic creates drop offs pick ups anchor attract cooperation leadership sectors serving task force blueprint secure identify ignored grow operate manage rational predictable place incomes densities depends actions opportunities forgotten Hartford Systems Connecticut organization focuses released executives never promised promote general That elected servants evidenced innovation realizing limits capacity sector fully Advisory Team aided guided included Pam Roy Adams Tawnya Laveta Rozie Kennedy End Clark Schweinitz Legal Aid Denise Miller Farmers Marketing Association Mark Winne Associates Conclusion Resources Sullivan shley Eunyoung Choi Security Fifty Brandeis Morland Wing Roux Contextual Effect Local Environment Diabetes Prevention Control Cost wwwdiabetesnmorgpdf annual_costspdf Accessed January Communications Six Arguments Greener Diet httpwwwcecheorgprogramseatinggreen eatinggreenhtml Nord Margaret Andrews Steven Carlson Household Report ERR Maragaret Alderman Shelly Kelly ODonnell Institute Demographic Profile httpwwwrupriorgresourcesmumbersstates newmexicopdf Internet Site Dec Espinosa Judith Matthew Baca Amy Estelle Moving Forward Toolkit Welfare Reform UNM ATR Shaffer Amanda Persistence LAs Need Approach Market May Kaufman Phil Poor Have Less Supermarkets Perspectives Bolen Kenneth Hecht Neighborhood Groceries LowIncome Census Quick Facts httpquickfactscensusgovqfdstateshtml Jan Population Counties Decenniel httpwwwcenusgovpopulationcencounts nmtxt Area Income Estimates Model Based School Districts httpwwwcensusgovcgibinsaipecgiyearlist_areasstatesCountiesstate Cohen Barbara Assessment Available httpwwwersusdagovpublicationsefanefanpdf Nov Fletcher Michael More Retailers Sold Cities Policylink Retailing httpwwwpolicylinkorgEDTKHealthyFoodRetailingExistingStoreshtml wwwlejyouthorgyouth_envisionphp Flournoy Rebecca Sarah Treuhaft Opportunities Fall How Does httpwwwsharecoloradocomindexcfmactionhow_does_share_work Blooming Prairie Natural Foods Tips Successful httpwwwcoopdirectoryorgbphtml Usher Charles David Shanklin Wildfire Evaluation Indian Reservations Bureau Statistics httpwwwbtsgovpublicationsstate_transportation_profilesnew_mexicoindexhtml Valliannatos Robert Gottlieb Importance October UCLA Pollution Education Homeward Bound Related Strategies Transit Dependent wwwlamontanitacoopcomnewsconnectiondocsjannewsletterpdf Trust wwwfoodtrustorg Oct Idaho Natives ShoshonePaiutes Enjoy Remoteness Rez httpwwwuidahoeduidahonativespaiuteindexhtml httpwwwrurdevusdagovrdstoriesid groceryhtml Connecticuts Can Geographic Gaps Acknowledgments wish acknowledge contributions contributed generous Curry Juan extend special thanks Kari Bachman NMSU Extension Claudia Mares Outreach Division Lisa Jimenez Silver Vee Lucas Clovis Older Adult Programs Samuel Suina Joseph Lee Bill Emerson Fellow Alumnus Miles Patrie Jimmy Purvis Laurel Wyckoff Banks Photos Clay Ellis supported Congressional McCune Charitable Foundation Coalition National Conference Legislators Response Representative Brian Moore Manuel Herrera Chase Van Gorder Legislative |
| Hunger Crisis in Allegheny County: Increasing Access to the Federal… | Corey Yarbrough | 2008 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | Hunger Crisis in Allegheny County: Increasing Access to the Federal Food Stamp Program is a 10-minutes outreach video that addresses the myths and barriers surrounding the Federal… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Untangling the Lines: Using Phone-Based Assistance to Increase Access to… | Rachel Winch | 2008 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | California, Domestic, Oakland | Untangling the Lines: Using Phone-Based Assistance to Increase Access to Food Stamps documents efforts throughout the nation to improve access to food stamps using phone-based assistance. The… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Untangling the Lines Using PhoneBased Assistance Increase Access Food Stamps Rachel Winch Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Partnership with California Department Public Healths Network for Healthy and Association Banks TABLE CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION TELEPHONEBASED FOOD STAMP ASSISTANCE CAN HELP REDUCE BARRIERS ACCESS POLICY INITIATIVES WITH USDA WAIVERS CALIFORNIA CASE STUDIES NEW YORK TELEPHONE RECERTIFICATION PILOT MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING EXPERIENCE FLORIDA STATE INNOVATION UTAH CALL WASHINGTON FINDING ANSWERS PHONES TELEPHONIC SIGNATURES THE FARM BILL RECOMMENDATIONS FEDERAL APPENDIX EXHIBIT SIMPLIFIED ELDERLY APPLICATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT REGULATION WAIVER SCHEDULED INTERVIEW CALIFORNIAS DIGITAL SIGNATURE REGULATIONS APPLICANT INTERVIEWS WORKS CITED FIGURES FIGURE STATES FACETOFACE AND TYPES VERSION PASSED HOUSE FLOOR SENATE Acknowledgements First foremost thank you Stephanie Nishio Jessica Bartholow who provided insight guidance throughout entire process writing this report would like express deep gratitude Liz Gomez Yari Gonzalez Winnie Alameda County Community Bank food stamp applicants openly shared their experiences how they see changed Thank Shana McDavis Conway Aileen Carr Joy Wiskin Congressional Center constant support Katherine Moos Hank Herrera George ManaloLeClair David Jay Class Fellows challenging conversations about creating true change This not have been possible without help from people across country working policy Colleen Pawling Budget Policy Priorities her connecting resources Larry Tropp Nutrition Service Reola Cole Employment Development Detta Hunt Mike Papin Social Services Barbara MkNelly Rosanne Stephenson John Ohanian Mona Freels San Diego Laura Kuperstein Info Oregon Elizabeth Sadlon staff Special thanks state workers advocates essential perspective successes problematic issues phonebased services states Marilyn Dame New York State Stamp Bureau Dawn Secor Consortium Patricia Baker Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Connie Mathers Florida Children Families Jennifer Lange Kathy Link Utah Workforce Gary Hartline Washington Health Craig Shear Belit Stockfleth Human Van Gordon Interactive Northwest Jeff Kleen About author completing field placement The Program yearlong leadership development program that trains emerging leaders fight against hunger United States are living tribute late Representative devoted his energies assisting poor For questions comments please contact rwinchhungercenterorg Introduction Americas first line defense malnutrition nutritionassistance available all qualify average million month received stamps While benefits federally funded through Agriculture administered level some county district costs administration these agencies All must meet federal requirements implementation but may choose exercise certain options apply exemptions regulations implement innovative ways improving access entitlement meaning can receive barriers prevent many those eligible applying application only percent nationwide Participation rates varied widely among subsections population participation especially low estimated participated Telephonebased make households complete visiting office which reduce potential experienced work during hours lack transportation child care addition encouraging submit initial applications telephonebased clients falling off losing recertification explores increasing accomplishes looking assistance practices other could increase Finally outlines using telephonic signatures recertifications over telephone Cunnyngham Karen FNS Reaching Those Need Rates October Accessed January httpwwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticipationReachingpdf TelephoneBased Can Help Reduce Barriers anything what Going Its hard get there because dont Applicant often cumbersome large number study conducted tracked reasons denial found most common were procedural rather than client was ineligible striking two denialthe applicant 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| Expanding the EITC’s Effect | Alexander Villaverde | 2008 | Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Economic Literacy, Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Workers (including farm workers) | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Expanding the EITC’s Effect outlines the supportive services needed prior to tax season to increase the impact of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The report presents… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Expanding the EITCs Effect HUNGER FREE COMMUNITY REPORT Alexander Villaverde Tax Preparation Free Important tax preparation services provided Volunteer Income Assistance VITA sites across United States offer unique opportunity begin improve economic situations thousands low and moderate income households each year With this service families individuals are able file their taxes with assistance trained volunteers which decreases likelihood errors return they were themselves Household also helped claim credits that sometimes left unclaimed due lack awareness about credit insufficient knowledge how Moreover avoid commercial preparers who often charge high fees diminish potential refund EITC provides The Earned Credit refundable giving ability receive higher Based level gross number people household can there liabilities together other such Child CTC generate large for need more These allow them become financially secure Center Economic Progress Data Filing Status Average Gross Single Married filing jointly separately Head Qualifying widower Grand Total has many implications including increased save build assets additional afford certain highcost necessities emergencies future Households then better position therefore enable communities stable develop economically Amount based httpwwwirsgovindividualsarticleidhtml nonprofit organization located Chicago encourages selfsufficiency promotes prosperity improving access public private programs One its primary free Limitations impact have offset however yearly expenses predetermined spending goals among clients Most earning enough salary cover necessary daily some cases may surpass place unstable situation Some face outstanding card payments overdue bills plan order will seek payday loan fall into debt This turn diminishes progressive effect provide already spent minds before even Necessary Supportive Services coming financial challenges stem from previous fully these issues addressed come prepared helping deal yearround organizations establish deeper relationships serve while increasing participation rate complementary offered include opening bank accounts savings bonds Certificates Deposit Individual Development Accounts start season towards building two main support needed supports literacy They understand use tools not one but would beneficial collaborative effort within providing Organizations work Financial struggle food clothing shelter medical care salaries Current government heating help most costs Asingle parent children under age annual eligible following Food stamps Home Energy Low Program LIHEAP Healthcare Children covered Illinois All Kids Family Care Assist healthcare home energy another vital because utilize efficiently key instruments basic might various topics banking money management homeownership aware conditions entailed when account getting applying mortgage make sound decisions facing hidden Supports Workers CSW project 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| Identifying Best Practices in Diabetes Prevention | David Tian, Lindsey Baker | 2008 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Diabetes, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | People with Chronic Illness | Domestic, Washington, DC | Identifying Best Practices in Diabetes Prevention is a comprehensive toolkit that forms the foundation for Food & Friends’ potential involvement in primary diabetes prevention. The toolkit’s five… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Energy Clinic: A Toolbox for Helping Families Heat and Eat | Bianca Pullen | 2008 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Income, Expenses, and Hunger, Utilities/Energy Costs | Emergency Food Recipients, Families | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Energy Clinic: A Toolbox for Helping Families Heat and Eat outlines the need for both food and fuel assistance in combating food insecurity. The report is being… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Drake University and the Congressional Hunger Center’s Presidential Voter Education… | Will Perreault, Isha Plynton | 2008 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Community Members, Policymakers | Des Moines, Domestic, Iowa | Drake University and the Congressional Hunger Center’s Presidential Voter Education Guide on Hunger Issues outlines the hunger and food security platform of six of the 2008 Presidential… Read more | Emerson Fellow | What roles you support the Federal Government playing alleviating hunger access universal breakfast for all children public schools Why why not order provide assistance legal immigrants who have been country less than five years would expansion food stamp eligibility them your eyes what single most effective policy measure enable insecure individuals become secure will promote this both rural and urban areas many Americans lack convenient President how increase communities unacceptable that United States million people live households The federal government has important role play addressing problem programs aimed ensure they are reformed funded can better meet needs Americas families Ensuring vital reducing improving learning Students eat perform math reading cognitive tests Children experience higher levels physical emotional behavioral problems should make school program available living lowincome was proud legislation extended immigrant adult more This law step forward restore benefits hundreds thousands need address root cause security economic insecurity proposed new blueprint put path toward shared prosperity creating good jobs restoring fairness our economy renewing bargain work hard get ahead locally grown distributed Senator start FarmtoFork initiative consumers with fresh high quality products through farmers markets retailers restaurants Given Farmto Forks success consider working replicate around crime any child ever hungry dedicated eradication blight Having said clear governments obligation create distribute its necessary structures allow free market operate rule going after corruption etc think every Provided monopoly only alternative Absolutely While some benefit just treat symptoms off treating idea vouchers poor parents incentives coupled enhancements immigration More importantly part national heritage Food stamps actual rather see vibrant creates especially short time limits limited incentive trade about adequate supply demand pricing education job creation opportunity focused itself these things alone without distraction waste corrupt political system world able attack truly unfettered best way offer costeffective cannot equalize human conditions Every tries winners losers Humans self interested harness selfinterest face calls dont consistent nutrition lead healthy life resorting emergency solutions full range enough nutritious School lunch critically nourishment stay ready learn Studies consistently shown students Yes everyone America essential health served Senate fought Hunger one symptom fact poverty Ive goal cutting third decade ending within accomplish raising minimum wage protecting organizing rights helping save president efforts fullservice supermarkets well community projects like pantries also expand fruits vegetables Farm Bill Our nation works when often acting their take responsibility brothers sisters keepers strengthened help folks themselves transitional EITC responsible fatherhood improve tax cut seniors believe critical day supported USDA commodities sure eligible reduced price actually receive meals valuable safety net want where neighbors makes poorer Furthermore vast majority Most rest either senior disabled individual targets those expands times trouble helps recipients healthily funding protect from cuts leadership speaking key improved local regional systems emphasize Buy Fresh Local implement policies farmto give priority sources ordering grow economies must guarantee goes New Mexico convened summit led state partnering private organizations banks Ill same entire caring childrens underprivileged too Universal then offered Legal right here neither theynor childrenshould denied keep Beyond however there steps taken including eliminating taxes which did Governor urge governors once grocery stores convenience storesto locate underserved All evidence points factwhen easily tend JOSEPH BIDEN Delaware PRESIDENTIAL VOTER EDUCATION GUIDE HUNGER ISSUES guide created collaboration Drake University Law Congressional Center Today pressing issue minds American voters recent poll conducted Alliance End found respondents ranked biggest moral compared environment abortion gay marriage informative based nonpartisan voter designed information each Presidential candidates platform CONTACT INFORMATION Isha Plynton Emerson National Fellow Iplyntonhungercenterorg Will Perreault wperreaulthungercenterorg wwwlawdrakeedu Avenue Des Moines prepares graduates practice serve profession respond call service participation various centers wwwhungercenterorg Hall North Capitol Suite Washington Centers mission fight developing leaders Since inception involved educational research advocacy alleviate domestic international questionnaire made presidential contains answers responded following were mailed contacted phone but announced deadline Chris Dodd Rudy Giuliani Mike Gravel Huckabee Duncan Hunter Alan Keyes Dennis Kucinich John McCain Ron Paul Mitt Romney Tom Tancredo Fred Thompson People views matter contact campaigns directly |
| Bridging the Gap Between Capacity and Coverage: An Analysis of… | JoEllen Pederson | 2008 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Emergency Food Recipients | Connecticut, Domestic, New Haven | Bridging the Gap Between Capacity and Coverage: An Analysis of the Emergency Food System in Connecticut provides an up-to-date geographical overview of the Food Bank’s service area… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| McAuliffe Elementary: Breakfast in the Classroom | Elizabeth Oquendo | 2008 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Children, Parents, Policymakers, School Staff, Students | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | McAuliffe Elementary: Breakfast in the Classroom is a video documentary of McAuliffe Elementary School’s implementation of the Chicago Public Schools’ pilot program for universal breakfast in the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Documenting Vulnerability: Food Insecurity Among Indigenous Mexican Migrants in California’s… | Katherine Moos | 2008 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Communities of Color, Emergency Food Recipients, Immigrants, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | California, Domestic, Oakland | Documenting Vulnerability: Food Insecurity Among Indigenous Mexican Migrants in California’s Central Valley provides an overview of food insecurity in the Mixtec community, an indigenous Mexican group in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food insecurity among farmworkers and their families epitomizes the injustice food system The poverty indigenous Mexican migrants endemic inequality that perpetuated unfair labor practices truly just one which farmworker have access all conditions resources necessary obtaining physical social psychological health Increasing emergency Stamp Program are two important aspects improving security However increased assistance does not guarantee needs Mixtec community will met Organizations working for standards living wages employment benefits accessible healthcare affordable safe housing childcare education antiracism respect cultural competency progressive immigration reform human rights also play indispensable roles securing this vulnerable population This reports identifies specific barriers minority within however emphasize exists larger context migrant immigrant report written debate over immigrants services programs fervently debated with many arguing solely behalf documented political approach draws familiar division between seemingly deserving undeserving poor good bad Instead undocumented status can understood source vulnerability rather than evidence criminality Only historic humanistic society members more created Appendix FIOB Membership Card Bibliography Aguirre International California Farm Labor Force Overview Trends from National Agricultural Workers Survey June Available online httpwwwepagovregionagdocsfinalnawsspdf Bacon David Communities Without Borders Images Voices World Migration New York Cornel University Press Bickel Gary Guide Measuring Household Security United States USDA Nutrition Service FNS Department Agriculture Office Analysis Education Social Services Emergency Assistance Policy Procedure Manual Revised Edition CDSS Carlsen Laura Building Future Mixteca IRC Americas Silver Spring Relations Center Centro Binacional Desarrollo Indgena Oaxaqueo CBDIO Oaxacan Culture Cultural Competence Guidebook Fresno Children Now Immigrant Families Data Brief wwwchildrennoworg Escrcesa Sylvia Stefano Varese Ruta Mexico Universidad Nacional Autnoma Mxico Research Action State Profile Programs Across Nation Washington Fox Jonathan Reframing Latino Studies Vol Gaspar RiveraSalgado Civil Society Among Indigenous Migrants USMexico Bulletin eds Grantmakers Concerned Immigrants Refugees Fast Facts Work Health Issues And Figures Wellness Foundation April wwwgcirorgresourcesgcir_publicationsImmigrant_Work_Healthpdf Hall Bryan Understanding Methodology Hunger Issue Institute Brandeis HernndezCoss Ral Remittance Corridor Lessons Shifting Informal Formal Transfer Systems Bank Working Paper Hester Rebecca Bodies Translation Promotion Migrant TranslocalitiesTranslocalidades Feminist Politics Latina Amricas Forthcoming Krissman Fred Them Assessing Responsibility Undocumented From Comparative Immigration San Diego Legal About Farmworkers wwwmlaporgabout_farmworkershtm ONeill Joseph Katherine Maroni Access Palliative Care USA Why Emphasize Vulnerable Populations Journal Royal Medicine Runsten Michael Kearney Villiage Networks Executive Summary Davis Rural Poppendieck Janet Sweet Charity End Entitlement Penguin Putnam Inc News Bracero httpmigrationucdavisedurmnmorephpid___ Wilkison Brett Unspoken Class System Isolated Language httpjournalismberkeleyedungoreportslanguageHierarchyhtml Vsquez Santos Leoncio Presentation given Integration Brown Bag Lunch Reaching Serving Clients Watsonville September |
| 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 | Children, Families, Immigrants, Service Providers | 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 |
| The Food Security for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Project | Brad Johnson | 2008 | Chronic or Life Challenging Illness, Emergency Food Network, Food Access, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Emergency Food Recipients, People with Disabilities, Residents of Public Housing, Seniors | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | The Food Security for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Project provides city-level data on food insecurity among seniors and persons with disabilities living in Seattle’s subsidized housing.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Security for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Project look Household Seattles lowincome housing February Executive Summary The was created provide baseline information food security among seniors persons disabilities who reside government subsidized report characterizes levels insecurity assesses barriers identifies strategies increase this populations access the emergency system Federal assistance programs banks congregate meal sites hot deliveries grocery church etc Abstract defined not having all times enough active healthy lifestyle due lack resources author used United States Survey Module sample population residing seven governmentsubsidized buildings Seattle Washington addition eighteen participated focus groups describe their households situation coping mechanisms One hundred three respondents from sampled were classified insecure including very low Coping included reducing variety cutting size meals skipping more than five widespread general Several policy changes are recommended decrease About Author Brad Johnson works Partners Caring Program Solid Ground Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Acknowledgments thanks following organizations individuals providing support guidance Shana McDavisConway Katherine Chen Resources Paul Haas Resource Development Director Language Bank American Red Cross King County Cecile Henault Senior Adult Services Trish Twomey Manager Housing Authority Residents Employees Irene Woo AntiRacism Coordinator Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ABSTRACT ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION METHODS SAMPLING DATA COLLECTION RESULTS PREVALENCE FOOD SECURITY WHAT DOES VERY LOW MEAN FOCUS GROUPS Shopping Patterns Insecurity Cycles prevention Where turn other Barriers Emergency System DISCUSSION ECONOMIC INCENTIVE REDUCE INSECURITY RATE LIMITATIONS Sample Size Use Standard USDA Questions RECOMMENDATIONS APPENDIX ENGLISH VERSION QUESTIONNAIRE CHINESE SPANISH RUSSIAN VIETNAMESE EXAMPLE LETTER SENT RANDOM SAMPLE NUMBER UNITS SAMPLED PER HOUSING COMPLEX HUD CALCULATED SEATTLE AREA MEDIAN INCOME LEVELS REFERENCES Introduction Many struggle meet basic needs despite strong social intended act safety net Data published Department Agriculture estimates that some point life need recourse sources extraordinary behaviors Despite national statistics citing relatively high according Gilmore Research study nearly public highrises regularly missed same indicated those surveyed they shopping has shown dietrelated diseases such diabetes heart disease disproportionately affect Association Nutrition Agencies ANSA noted years link between poor nutrition health poverty response service agencies members use medicine approach alleviate these disparities Evidence suggests nutritious medically appropriate will improve conditions while also lowering cost care patients surgeries hospitalizations longterm However many face prevent them accessing local supermarkets demographics Box Terms Definitions Affordable Online Urban responsible delivering majority countrys affordable Subsidized term which financed whole part funding All units Section Projectbased building managed referred projectbased because section given specific tenants Methods primary goals ascertain degree experience hunger nutritional deprivation identify economic cultural factors contribute vulnerable residents Sampling conducted within city limits see Six designated LowIncome Public LIPHi earn less areas median income final complex buildingii Appendix Area There total occupied buildingsiii Responses needed obtain statistically significant dataiv researcher realizing would unwilling participate targeted each through random Each received letter details about survey days interview contact names project six LIPH Ballard House Beacon Tower Bell Green Lake Plaza Harvard Court Westwood Heights International iii number provided December completed Collection collected data facetoface interviews October measured using been developed tested module consists series questions andor known characterize trouble meeting measure condition behavior caused money does factor dieting loose weight includes Used Assess Householdsv status calculated foodinsecure conditionsbehaviors occurred any time during past months This instrument classifies previous only one tool translated into Chinese Russian Spanish Vietnamese native speakers then back test its accuracy assisted speaking interpreters interviewing nonEnglish Iwe bought just didnt last have get Was often sometimes never true youyour household IWe couldnt afford eat balanced since OctoberNovemberDecember did youyou adults your ever cut skip there wasnt YesNo yes Question How happenalmost every month but you felt should buy hungry Households reported securevi Respondents Foodinsecure broken two categories securityvii category multiple indications problems typically few reduced intake categorized disrupted eating patterns insufficient most respondent she year supplemented qualitative gathered held identified highest rate after surveys completion Participants overlapped participating larger questionnaire Conversations City Aging Disability Case managers bank directors Resident Councilviii participants group even mix first had During course asked patternsthe store stores whyand places community people might second whether getting what cope circumstances FoodInsecure responses almost question Nord vii Prior described without viii Council work resident quality satisfaction selfhelp initiatives enable create positive living environment families Results Prevalence Overall foodsecure Figure remaining falling twothirds avoided extensive disruptions mainly diet relying staples forty substantial could important remember average day occurrence much lower annual prevalence SeniorsPersons Disabilties Status Government FoodSecure Foodsecure uncertain unable acquire Low Very normal inadequate What mean habits recent skipped above eaten reporting indicator Hungry Ate Cut Could secure Source Calculated Fall Focus Groups Five emerged analysis shop usually large purchases Most cited close proximity items offered competitive prices major reasons Safeway closest Male Dix dont think Safeways reasonable considered homebound rely transportation travel depend taxis return home when traveling result stated forced make big trips fillin week small higher priced neighborhood offer 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stuff sitting cabinet cant mentioned facing changed types QFC manager specials things Sometimes meat greatest boil fry hard teeth seldom outside ground beef Meals Wheels distribution run become For reason qualify stamps lot medical bills single penny goes paying expenses nothing left fully dependent Basically source Even gone several different gotten frozen salmon patties utilizing vouchers realized churches services Vincents Church give thirty dollar bring canned goods pastas super desperate Like digesting live off Boost Ensure went gave voucher lunches throughout where Some main discussions foods always special dietary complained amount starches bread pasta rice sugary fruits candy bars soda Other limited chewing capacity shortage softchew cases believed decided sign program quit failed Theres theres Stuff vitamins fruit vegetables expensive fast grateful put fridge moldy gastric bypasses healthier own sort sweets nutritionally sound keep matter They seem leave milk margarine 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spends billions treating latestage Medicaid Medicare Specialized AIDS Drug Assistance Growing evidence indicates however treatments ineffective others minimized proper Furthermore alone predicts likelihood timely consistent reduces early management Immigrant Population scope analyze predictors Therefore formally collect links gender race ethnicity observe Asian constituted exhibited rates nonAsian expressed interpreter sentiments budgeting cheaper Much running diets ensure fail address identifying Limitations include immigrants Due allotted complete From According DSS authors margin error plus minus percentage points confidence level Questionnaire best immigrant encountered buildingsxiii drastically raising issue methodological backtranslated languages unsure interpretations differed English Also determine monetary xiii randomly nonmonetary cause foodinsecurefor offering culturally sensitive specifically Refer additional fails facefor mobility overclassify limitations established 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| Exploring Farm to School: A Facilitator’s Guide to Implementation in… | Amber Herman | 2008 | Farm to School, Food Systems and Agriculture | School Staff, Service Providers, Students | 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 |
| After the Storms: Turning the Spotlight on Senior Hunger | Gagan Gupta | 2008 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Seniors | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | After the Storms: Turning the Spotlight on Senior Hunger explores the unique post-hurricane barriers to food security that seniors face, and provides empirically driven estimates of the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | After the Storms Turning Spotlight Senior Hunger Southern Louisiana February This publication was created behalf Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana all senior service providers southern our hope that hunger among elderly will thing past may this document help turn into reality Authored Gagan Gupta Emerson National Fellow The Fellowship program Congressional Center Introduction Laissez les bons temps roulerLet good times roll Anomaly defined American Heritage Dictionary deviation departure from normal common order form rule difficult classify case editors have thought substitute definition with following two words Considered member South bears much its neighbors unquestionably warm sense hospitality sunfilled summer afternoons sitting stoop guaranteed friendly hello given any who passes But such classification falls terribly short painting true portrait Its layers history culture strange configuration Mardi Gras processions led recently crowned kings queens wind through historic French Quarter multitude accents dialects change dramatically even neighborhood until you finally reach bayou country where dental fricatives CajunEnglish make language almost indiscernible for outsiders deep appreciation fine foods music home some worlds finest culinary musical artists their techniques alone are often most essential ingredients those parades chefs musicians would nothing without regions greatest asset people discovered love place amongst life well Festivals abound not only celebrations various histories religions cultures but also intersections incredibly diverse revel more natives welcome newcomers turf zeal found few places eager explain subtleties nuances characterize region Many told Ive never left want leave Why spending six exciting challenging months here find myself asking same question rouler Let just saying way With said must noted far perfect Indeed unique energy richness unparalleled host social political economic concerns departs when compared rest ranks nearlast number indicators one poorest states singlehighest poverty rate median Michigan highest obesity year lowest aged older high school diplomas And whether because limited resources lack incomplete understanding issues facing overall fight reverse these trends has always been formative challenge English Language Fourth Edition Boston Houghton Mifflin Company Community Survey Census Bureau Percent People Below Poverty Level Past Months Trust Americans Health State Your Key Facts what knew about experience biggest yet August Hurricane Katrina made landfall followed Rita western parishes September Together hurricanes were costliest deadliest ever recorded permanently altering landscape Millions displaced entire neighborhoods towns destroyed vibrant came standstill storms like natural disasters indiscriminate Few residents untouched devastation particularly food needs which increased every single demographic group Every person regardless they needed eat survive needless say scarce during time What fail realize however struggles dramatic seniors arguably hardest hit For example estimated stormrelated deaths city citizens figure means Parish already uniquely vulnerable public transportation networks financial constraints available retail outlets access uncertain best half years later situation grown worse Seniors continue divert rebuilding homes outofbusiness Furthermore network remains fragmented many recovering there still presence accessible grocery stores especially immobile slightly mobile live family lives another state simply living members look after them When factors considered remarkable how worst situations able secure EverChanging Demographics organizations taking assisting developing programming curb emergency recovery effort investigating longterm solutions address root causes moved forward plans realized importance first new circumstances need These largely involving barrier availability discussed above varied nuanced street names uptown private partners donors officials volunteers pointed out understand calculate current numbers extent Look Council AgingNew Area Agency Aging Fiscal Year Plan Section Three information improve development antihunger shortterm provide deeper appropriate context postdisaster Unfortunately both unavailable collect data documenting statistics dates back course along other measure imaginable changed since fair everchanging makes accurate assessment impossible others come rebuild complicating matters further minimal attention emphasis placed updating cataloging important possible cannot stressed enough Because striking focused Free Report determining throughout GNOAs measuring currently know Additional research conducted develop picture demographics meantime temporary thoughtful lens view plight servicegaps addressed complete methodology determined please consult Appendix individuals age served full parish listing see Table Population Totals Estimates Service Pop before Change Estimated Acadia Beauregard Calcasieu Cameron Evangeline Iberia Jefferson Davis Lafayette Lafourche Plaquemines Bernard Charles John Baptist Landry Martin Mary Tammany Tangipahoa Terrebonne Vermillion Washington line estimates Sources provided Margaret McGarity Governors Office Elderly Affairs ACS Gulf Coast Data Profiles httpwwwcensusgovacs NOCOA AREA PLAN SECTION THREE Sample File Extent Services Served Meal Sites Income Weekends Holidays FFFFFS Eligibility Sept yes remaining collected each respective parishs except final column records distribution Louisianas SeniorsFood Families Denotes unknown response Analyzing Still Need Tables demonstrate significant significantly Hurricanes demonstrates risen Upon inspection appears increases marginal range than points baseline Therefore can conclude confidence rates minimum across board methodological approach likely show starting point seem had actual decreases phenomenon easily explained First experiencing total poststorm populations absolute unable return due surviving result different altogether contributing decline population totals demonstrated Nonetheless finding great gaps comes semiautonomous parishlevel Councils CoA govern delivery services jurisdictions Specifically queried regards nutrition programs hot lunches work week Monday Friday experienced capacities Almost reported rise firsttime registering waiting lists remarks comments directors concerning diminished ability serve seven lost meal sites gain process fullswing regain functioning despite staffing difficulties depleted volunteer bases additional reasons sweeping elimination income eligibility requirements suggests allow register financially difficulty securing environment Finally FamiliesFood Initially filling area interpretation miss mark While does tens thousands provides pound box commodities onceamonth while supplement goes long helping avoid extremely daily meals month meet monthly simultaneously receiving governed strict guidelines set participation account demonstrating indeed conclusion underscores validity assessments approximate own justifying tangible being then very close real commented capturing leading observer Conclusions Prescriptions anyone spent overwhelming once broken devastated ways physical damage cataclysmic psychological emotional felt everywhere clearly affected behind Preexisting barriers security worsened disproportionately affect choice cost name mental stability tenuous Most growing Not did force former middleclass disturbed delicate balance impoverished attempting meaningful cumbersome step direction Addressing Research Gaps report highlights realities groups Without why struggling impact numerous perspectives intentional adequate developed government support quantitative qualitative frankly travesty Though serious instance obvious complicated beginning wrongly assume targeting implemented insufficient supply increasing target assistance Brown Bag Program part risk existing Meals Wheels operating localized centers closed weekends holidays leaving organized described serviceoriented too gap preexisting bank delivers easytoprepare nutritionally lowincome cooperation kits contain approximately lowsodium lowsugar items including fresh produce regarding becoming site contact GNOA visit website wwwnohungerorg receive newsletter offering recognizes solution ending terrible disaster wish Final Thoughts descriptions paint used now note challenges exhausting pace Witnessing traditions festivals undisturbed enthusiasm glimmer tourists locals alike watching together Policy tackle historically housing education infrastructure confident outshining glory days forgotten utter caused uniqueness cultural particular enrich today appreciate deserve Parishes Vermilion Methodology shortcomings attempts determine Column missing Using extrapolate percentage Number PovertyTotal Rate percent multiply estimate assuming unchanged comparing drastically less over period initially seems seriously flawed However works consider Historical Current Annual Social Economic Supplements Statistics BranchHHES Division conservative higher annually substantially severely underestimated use remain honest ones put reader wishes anonymous certain least updated youll your documents gathered querying via telephone director individual questions asked answers documented tables How serving existed exist requirement last organization boxes commodity headquarters Although official exists safe relative Individuals families portions property wealth wake destructive forces market squeezed price sometimes general observers agree again contend Works Cited Years Over Who Have Completed High School Provided |
| Let Them Eat Carrots: Expanding Produce Access in the Greater… | Cody Fischer | 2008 | Emergency Food Network, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Banks, Food Systems and Agriculture | Emergency Food Recipients | Domestic, Duquesne, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | Let Them Eat Carrots: Expanding Produce Access in the Greater Pittsburgh Area identifies the major barriers to access among vulnerable populations in current Farm Stand Project communities,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Let Them Eat Carrots Expanding Produce Access the Greater Pittsburgh Area Cody Fischer Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow The Farm Stand Project Program Community Food Bank Linden Street Duquesne Phone January Table Contents Benchmarks How are doing now Purpose Structure Categories Performance Definitions and Method Comparison Appendix Figure Measures Soft Benefits Individual Assessment Goal Setting Analysis reach more people what will that take Internal Improvement Targeted Investment Creation Chronically Struggling Stands Unsustained Outreach Under Ordering WIC FMNP Redemption Rate Nonviable Communities Need Option Unmet Underserved Populations Constant Returns Scale III Final Recommendation Phase Expansion Comparing Options Conclusion FSP Evaluation Tables Entrepreneurial Organizations Mapping Costs variables Supporting Calculations Good Box Timeline Action Steps Works Cited This section assesses efficacy current provides basis for comparison between operations whole Fiscal Year achieved quantifying programmatic costs results terms dollars pounds These return investment figures then used framework establish benchmarks individual farm stand performance guide strategic planning provide baseline aggregate evaluation primary goal Banks lowincome with better access fresh fruits vegetables secondary program support local farmers promote sustainable food system through preferential purchase produce Operationalizing this beyond capacity benefits quantified report exclusively those fulfilling Currently supports seven stands neighborhoods Hill District CrawfordRoberts East Hills Hazelwood Homewood Lawrenceville Terrace Village five greater area Braddock Carnegie Clairton McKeesport Turtle Creek Wilmerding lists communities sponsor organizations years partnership total sales each sponsored community organization such church tenant council family center responsible finding securing location staffing volunteers overseeing operation monitoring record keeping Leveraging startup equipment training staff technical assistance throughout season addition these initial ongoing investments acts intermediary covering cost pickup delivery Based mission goals both three criteria have been selected among Cost per Pound product distributed Client served ratio Farmers Market Nutrition Sales first two also compare Data from were study because was not yet complete records most previous seasons budget associated closely reflects model operating full equal divided number explanation components calculations variable can found Given invariable nature component high figure suggests possibilities First cannot increase entity being measured effective however volume increased low avenues like marketing rather than infrastructure one conclude has simply reached efficient scale concept revisited assessment example whose might necessitate additional another tent tables signage basic cash register etc For reason bench mark maximum begs question does look which perform necessary defined above transactions performed Each receipt recorded counted transaction clients comes Organizational Report When considered together approximate breadth depth person evaluated limitations only voucher revenue Both documented weekly annually entire indicator incorporated into reasons participants belong vulnerable demographic groups targeted income seniors mothers children Second leveraging Federal Governments achieving its subsidiary objective supporting Finally best available whether reaching target households below summarizes Wholesale Value Invest Lbs Transaction Higher Better Lower Dollars Dollar Invested Total Addison Hawkins House Average |
| Rainier Valley Food Action Project: Increasing Access to Fresh Produce | Katherine Chen | 2008 | Food Systems and Agriculture, Urban Agriculture | Community Members | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Rainier Valley Food Action Project: Increasing Access to Fresh Produce explores various entrepreneurial and agricultural models that Southeast Seattle could adopt to increase community members’ access to… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Rainier Valley Food Action Project Increasing Access Fresh Produce Katherine Chen Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Executive Summary The focuses increasing residents access fresh and affordable produce followup the work former Jamillah Jordans findings Grocery Gap Race largely recognized underserved neighbourhood with unfriendly built environment such that Avenue has high incidence pedestrian accidents main corridors have densities fast food restaurants rates asthma obesity other chronic diseases Seeking find innovative methods increase fruits vegetables this report examines ways improve existing programs develop more urban farmland provide avenues for purchasing foods intended goal alleviating hunger Acknowledgements This was written prepared hope lowincome through nonconventional means made possible funding support from Solid Ground formerly Fremont Public Association Seattle Washington Congressional Center author would like thank following their guidance Grounds Healthy Active Coalition PPatch Program Garden Coordinators Growers Cooperative Michelle BatesBenetua Natalya Brusilovsky Paul Haas Cecile Henault Brad Johnson Shana McDavisConway Giang Nguyen Irene Woo Table Contents Introduction Neighborhood Profile Existing Research Design Methodology Urban Farmland Community Gardens Market Edible Planting Strip Landscaping Agricultural Entrepreneurship YearRound Farmers Satellite Discussion Recommendations Conclusion References Appendix Banks Serving Basic Foods Focus Group Questions Supported Agriculture serving security all persons community having culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate local nonemergency sources times Security One most perplexing paradoxes United States how our economic structure fuels land plenty opportunity not say Americans sufficient calories growth but many lack proper nutrient intake healthy lifestyle cost dense rising while energy products falling are those sugar carbohydrates mainly junk same time poverty State rise recent year which data available Much can attributed numerous lowpaying service sector jobs easily overlooked when one notes overall low unemployment These positions ones Valleys who educational attainment language skills set attain Washingtons plentiful hightech aerospace Because indicator vegetable consumption risk factor must address issue obtaining combating undernourishment populations King County forth Fitness Initiative empower individuals organizations create embraces locally grown active living currently communities seeking obtain grant further neighborhood Diana Vergis Vinh says need make choice easy choices default option Furthermore seeks green itself leave smaller carbon footprints essence these two steps combination lead believe agriculture used promote both physical fitness dieting already infrastructures place ease transition With being said explore feasibility establishing growers cooperative Another key component selfsufficiency hopes build upon results implement recommendations appropriate better serve needs use information garnered catalyst bringing about change insert presence viable resource may otherwise unfamiliar len Regions Source Development Fund diverse primarily immigrant Southeast its multiethnic population Seattles possibly zip code America forty percent Rainer home myriad languages you take look Figure youll notice diversity extends greater variety Also much influx Asia recently Eastern Africa large farming culture struggling master English utilize skill ties cultures together because everybody eats regardless ethnic religious differences Homeland identified regional thwarting terror threats For project will hereafter defined area south Interstate west Martin Luther Way South north Henderson Street east Within quadrant schools gardens only farmers market few supermarkets assume frequent unavailable without convenience owning car unavailability grocery stores contributes rate When sees average American consumes recommended daily allowance assumed likely even less than several buses run arterials public transit remains inconvenient disabled elderly young children thus does little eating However weather patterns give gardeners fairly extensive growing season thereby giving them ample own vibrant boasts willingness hard Rainie Picardo Family once You get back what put Along linguistic cultural barriers also experience higher rest see above citywide county statewide trend exacerbated White Black Native Asian Hispanic Pacific Islander Ethnic Composition Prevalence Poverty where people school degree outnumber bachelors Therefore changes heavily felt here elsewhere city Seattleites they cannot afford eat balanced meals incomes lower rely emergency system governmental assistance unduly affected variables vulnerable past decade seen gentrification Columbia City HOPE redevelopment Housing Authoritys housing mixed income Vista New Holly impending light rail Where there boarded windows underclass now infiltration homogenous middle class businesses increasingly condominiums transformation come costs dominant European comes gradual dismantling African increased emphasis assimilation enclaves refugee displaced move farther fewer residences families did before development new attract downtown workers capital current into convenient direct ride office Soon poor priced out homes neighborhoods social makeup changing infrastructure wont recognize ten years Resident Some Although expect still Many alleviate stress beyond From federal dollars markets benefiting antihunger movement mentioned represent some operating players helping meet requirements |
| Promoting Client Choice: How Food Pantries Can Most Effectively Alleviate… | Fatima Carson | 2008 | Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Emergency Food Recipients, Service Providers | 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 | People with Chronic Illness, Service Providers | 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 | Service Providers | 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 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| Access Granted: Breaking Barriers to Optimal Health for Food Insecure… | Renita Woolford | 2009 | Chronic or Life Challenging Illness, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | People with Chronic Illness, Policymakers | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Access Granted: Breaking Barriers to Optimal Health for Food Insecure People Living with Chronic Illnesses discusses the importance of nutrition for chronically ill, low-income individuals and outlines… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Page Acknowledgements Executive Summary The Compounding Effect Malnutrition Health Medical Nutrition Therapy Potential for Healthcare Savings What Overcoming Obstacles Positive Outcomes Overview Cost Tapping Federal Resources Increase Medicaid Section Demonstration Waiver Transformation Grant Conclusion Endnotes author gratefully acknowledges the contributions following individuals and organizations who provided information support guidance insights without whom this report would not have been possible supportive inspiring Public Policy Teams Lifelong AIDS Alliance Ania BeszterdaAlyson Lead Community Advocate Erick Seelbach Director Prevention Education Bonnie Lenneman Advocacy Coordinator JVC dedicated Chicken Soup Brigade Team especially Patrick Schultz Services Kelly Horton Manager Jennifer Hinson Paul Getzel Care Supervisor Megan Stout Intern clients those participated interviews that richly informed patient informative whose added Honorable Jim McDermott District David Loud Liaison Hon Dermott Special thanks goes Congressional Hunger Center their Bill Emerson National Fellowship This was completed Fellow Renita Woolford collaboration with sponsored leadership development opportunity seeking make difference fight eliminate hunger poverty United States Each year twenty participants spent six months communitybased across country involved fighting local level They then move Washington complete work national organization antihunger movement esearch has shown medical treatments are ineffective proper nutritional good nutrition can help minimize disease progression Facing limited access nutritious food while threatened lifechallenging health conditions lowincome ill Americans disproportionally higher risk malnutrition latestage chronic diseases death Costly long term care become required than necessary cost Without addressing problem dietrelated illness cannot effectively address escalating healthcare State approximately billion dollars billions treating diabetes heart respectfully chronically community needs sustainable method gain foods order prevent reduce complications lead costly emergencies poor increasing healthy selections people living experience dramatic increase quality life resulting significant decrease amount money MNT comprehensive service focuses management prevention client knowledge important role improving adherence medications reducing insecurity With combination homedelivered meals regular counseling therapy promotes optimal Not only does promote positive outcomes but also dialysis kidney transplantation exceeding respectively savings could much per avoided stage preventing HIV increases HIVAIDS Similarly due costs significantly saved tap federal resources take advantage these Medicaideligible lifethreatening stainable costeffective provides use waiver funds allocated from lower spending improve insecure Washingtonians today many plagued debilitating illnesses incapacitate ability function dayto day basis trillion nations government spends over percent alone were Many face inaccessibility lack choices household within given period time These circumstances difficult compounded multiple almost impossible through Growing evidence some other minimized adequate However most insurance plans fail cover even basic result millions struggling preventable inadequate problems directly related available communities disparities Nutritional worsening governments expense Unlike factors influence leads vicious cycle Figure balanced cause negative consequence Disabling complicate every step process earning income shopping preparing consuming making obtain meal same wholesome likelihood common oftentimes meeting patients experiencing admitted emergency room longer hospital stays average covering each There two main perpetuate affordability Limited Funds major obstacle fuels frequently exceeds monthly top more expensive items unable status thus daily For receive allocations Social Security Disability Insurance fixed may enough steadily Food becomes last priority because rent electricity water bills must come first forced buy unhealthy already fragile bodies Disease Complications compliance Poverty lowcome loss job Poor Access deserts physical limitations nutrient deficiencies medically inappropriate diet Cycle addition another plagues such grocery stores energy travel store walk entire wait lines exhausting often neighborhoods there absence severely markets carry selection Known phenomenon results variety freshness predominantly compared found higherincome areas members towns get they need option far distances constraints leaving them restricted less Therefore able Inefficient utilize One Supplemental Assistance Program SNAP formally known Stamp relies critical resource when using expenses payments Unfortunately needed month stamp benefit roughly person norm rather exception recipients run out benefits third week Though stamps attain supply Another vital banks During million residents turned additional supplies SSDI little left after Sometimes its tossup between utilities mortgage frustrated cant want eat like fruits vegetables know should afford past havent situation completely got eating oatmeal weeks row cope telling myself going starve Jack Vanderscoot primary source value inconsistent Most focus distributing certain poundage system reliant upon stream comes donations quantity distributed determined uncontrollable limit serve aging disabled Through congregate drives services made qualify pending private 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broad costsharing around Eligibility Costsharing occur authorized offered Registered reimbursed standard selected Department Using data table progressive fall simply estimate funding Deficit area account benchmark alternative Under act established permits adoption new methods effectiveness assistance Medicare rounds grant received second round appropriated fiscal authorization extends encouraged aligned todays environment Various kinds funded waste fraud abuse under error electronic records project supported implementation defined Reduction appropriately utilized optimize beneficiaries goals regulations possibly until applying extension doing waive provisions delivered setting Home Based HCBS among targeted consumers Programs traditional nonmedical demonstrate target institution fund supervision nurse activities walking toileting bathing ineligible requirements authorizing spend Several similar include elderly California individual Within along core contracts modeling approaches Still Consequently extensive specialized unnecessary experts agree expanded diabetics proving importance federally Currently percentage FMAP policy advocates actively advocating occurs expanding explorations pose possibility save makes Providing lives promotion Available httpwwwcdcgovNCCdphp overviewhtm Statewide Assessment httpwwwdohwagovhwsdocCDCDDIABpdf httpwwwdohwagovhwsdocCDCDHRTpdf Adamus Power Report Agencies Fox From Improving relief Seattle HCUPnet Statistics Hospital Stays Multilevel CCS Diagnosis Utilization Project Agency Quality Rockville httphcupnetahrqgov Latham Moffat Determinants variation availability socioeconomically contrasting neighbourhoods Hamilton Ontario Canada Place Mar Agriculture Activity Reports httpwwwfnsusdagovpd snapmainhtm Action Profile Across Nation wwwfracorg Wilking Sbarbaro Fork Road Emergency Coalition Tarasuk Beaton Household families Canadian Journal Dietetic Position ADA Costeffectiveness Evidence Mounts Effectiveness wwweatrightorg definition aid Few agencies outcome extreme guarantee Semba Anemia Infectious Supplement Anastasi Lee VSIV Wasting How Stop Nursing Salmond Assess Status Acutely Weaver Reversible Goldie Paltiel Weinstein Losina Seage Kimmel Walensky Sax Freedberg Projecting immunodeficiency Dec Kaiser Facts Spending http wwwstatehealthfactskfforg FieldsGardner Fergusson Dietitians Intervention Person Infection Goodman Howard Lifestyle Guidelines Cancer Foundation KDOQI clinical practice guidelines classification stratification suppl Renal System USRDS Annual Atlas EndStage Institutes Institute Digestive Diseases Bethesda Gale Society Nephrology Sept online Snively Gutierrez Treatment Common Family Physician Surveillance Cases STD httpwwwcdcgovhivtopicssurveillanceresourcesreportsreport pdfSurveillanceReportpdf Panel Practices Convened agents infected adolescents adults October Wheeler Weight predictor Retrovirology Melchior NovDec immunodepression inflammation independent predictors HIVinfected World Organization technical consultation Geneva May Terrin Wanke Skinner Tchetgen Shevitz cell count viral load composition alterations longitudinal Cohen Craven Zhang New England Chen Accortt Westfall Mugavero Raper Cloud Stone Carter Call Pisu Allison Saag Distribution Apr Kleeberger Buechner Palella Detels Riddler Godfrey Jacobson Changes Multicenter Cohort Study Type httpwwwdiabetesorgtype diabetesjsp fact sheet estimates Atlanta httpwwwcdcgovdiabetesstatisticsindexhtm Patient Characteristics Category Nephropathy diabeteskidneydiseasejsp Bell Advances nillennium MedGenMed Sep Ketoacidosis diabetesketoacidosisjsp Ayodele Alebiosu Salako Diabetic nephropathy review natural history burden Jan Suppl Economic Costs Franz Bantle Beebe Brunzell Chiasson Garg Holzmeister Hoogwerf MayerDavis Mooradian Purnell principles Diagnoses CCSHealthcare httpwwwahrqgovHCUPnet Projects httpwwwcmshhsgov Grants wwwcmshhsgovMedicaidTransGrants |
| An Exploratory Assessment of FoodShare Modernization in Milwaukee County | Ayanna Williams | 2009 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | An Exploratory Assessment of FoodShare Modernization in Milwaukee County documents the modernization efforts used in Milwaukee County and several other states to increase efficiency and accuracy within… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Exploratory Study FoodShare Modernization Milwaukee County Ayanna Williams Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February TABLE CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction Background Methodology Results Recommendations References Appendices EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP formerly known the Food Stamp largest federal nutrition program and serves more than million lowincome individuals each month has second highest Wisconsins name for participation rate country among urban areas December number recipients reached record high representing percent increase since Despite increasing caseload funding administration continued decrease officials have utilized technology make accessible better manage These initiatives termed modernization were evaluated Task Force order advocate best implementation processing This exploratory study presents data that derived from interviews observations statistical analysis preexisting outreach Major Findings this include |
| Closing the Hunger Gap: An Exploration of the Maryland Food… | Stephany Whitaker | 2009 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Community Members | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Closing the Hunger Gap: An Exploration of the Maryland Food Bank analyzes the operational systems of the Maryland Food Bank and provides suggestions for creating efficient methods… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| An Assessment of Child & Adult Care Food Program Supper… | Christine Tran | 2009 | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Children, Families, School Staff | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | An Assessment of Child & Adult Care Food Program Supper Pilot within Milwaukee Public Schools evaluates the value and impact of supper service during after school programming.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Adult Care Food Program Supper Pilot within Milwaukee Public Schools Christine Tran Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February Task Force Page Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND History CACFP Federal Guidelines for Research Purpose Study METHODOLOGY RESULTS Administration Interview Results Implementation Reimbursement Claims Process Conclusion MAJOR FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Executive Summary The Child and federal entitlement program that provides nutritious meals snacks about three million children day Under providers care centers family homes afterschool programs are reimbursed meal snack services benefits valuable but limited Children ages ineligible receive supper Currently eight states have authorized waivers serve suppers lowincome students the age Wisconsin does not waiver This report evaluates pilot MPS sites assess value impact third All parties involved were interviewed gain insight into current DPI Boys Girls Clubs principals building service workers food CLC staff parents Additionally observations claims process documented better understand administrative onsite implementation following major findings this Suppers improve student behavior demonstrated reduction hunger experienced during hours Administrative entities such Department Instruction recognize nutritional need programming regulations restrict outreach participation significant constituency Since School Nutrition Services division has automated its reporting information needed National Lunch difficult manually customize requirements Though interested broadening complexities play role holding back plans expansion Introduction normally included served school Yet child remains fundamental towards providing with adequate nutrition For many allows them maintain full work while their receiving much addition needs participants evident duration disparity between lunch home any exists Through can offer sustenance who participate enrichment activities However been granted able provide like there over Greater reported percent membership years live households annual incomes from Given growing began utilizing four year intention hot instead small With success continued expanded further explore well possible ways expand more conducted study feedback key stakeholders Interviews learn sentiments was observed reimbursement Background HISTORY surge mothers entering workforce passage Equal Pay Act Law Civil Rights increased job opportunities women every participated labor force same time NSLP enrollment climbed Congress instituted threeyear called Special Service SFSPFC response areas large populations working intended ensure number daycare facilities grants funding when session aimed wellbeing attending summer officially separated two CCFP Summer include eligibility encompass types outsideschoolhourscare childcare grow allowed resources made permanent From grew Despite growth Omnibus Budget Reconciliation drastically amended reduce rates quantity due budgetary cuts Daily reimbursements one each participant changed under limitation hindered availability high disqualifying See Census Bureau Employment Status Washington August Available httpwwwcensusgovprodpubsckbrpdf operating public nonprofit private schools lowcost free lunches established President Henry Truman Gunderson Gordon available httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchProgramHistoryhtm USDA Legislative httpwwwfnsusdagovCNDCareRegsPolicyLegislationhistoryhtm Ibid Older Americans inclusion older adults adult act elderly could congregate homedelivered part new bracket added name later what known today other forms instance Healthy Meals extended automatic most participating Head Start Kentucky Iowa also demonstration projects provided neighborhoods crime opened door permit communities considered atrisk than Reauthorization authorize through Atrisk defined having eligible reducepriced now permitted Agricultural Risk Protection six allowing Four named law Delaware Michigan Missouri Pennsylvania remaining selected Secretary Agriculture based upon competitive applications United States New York Oregon seventh state Illinois Rural Development Drug Related Agencies Appropriation eighth list West Virginia Consolidated Appropriations Library Developments Aging Report Committee Senate httpthomaslocgov httpwwwfnsusdagovCNDCareCACFPaboutcacfphtm USDAs FNS distributed all agencies October deadline submitted rated submissions using criteria support status December applicants notified Departments selection numbers attempts modernize administration gained attention sponsoring organizations duties tighten accountability Some changes required management improvement training parent notification monitoring State since paperwork still geared initial smaller larger noted cumbersome WIC addressed increasing minimum level expense inquiry examine burdened sponsors Today billion Growth Participants Sponsor Sites YearNumber SitesNumber ParticipantsSitesParticipants Although Breakfast SBP permanently must reauthorized five expires June advocacy groups politicians reauthorization opportunity advocate improvements FRAC httpwwwfracorg NOTE Number unattainable Using proper access nationwide Past lowering left schoolage above without reach maximum potential FEDERAL REGULATIONS offers costs expenses aid group outsideschoolhours which licensed Forprofit higher Eligible enrolled oversees nationally administered education Locally independent establish agreement agency assume financial responsibility operations Monthly childs reducedprice paid vary type Rates Effective July Type Meal Free Reduced Price Paid Snack Based daily adhere specific patterns meet dietary guidelines wellbalanced Due variations content Other includes agricultural commodities cashinlieu httpwwwfnsusdagovcndcare Pattern Components Ages milk fluid cup fruitsvegetables juice fruit andor vegetable grainsbread bread cornbread biscuit roll muffin cold dry cereal cooked pasta noodles grains slice serving meatmeat alternate meat poultry fish protein product cheese egg beans peas peanut nut seed butters nuts seeds yogurt ounce Tbsp ounces follows Age category range During components referenced MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Programming federally funded SFSP first utilized highlighted released entitled County identified only actually eating core sometimes breakfast collaborative effort Fueling Young Minds led HarleyDavidson Foundation Patterns Steiner wwwhungertaskforceorg demand some sought received combine both LaFollette Mitchell Street Gaenslen grown seven When recess months lose out reduced prices trend consecutive successes collaborated traditional AfterSchool piloted Community Learning Center Pierce Siefert Clarke Lloyd Elementary according because they order amount had younger agreed balance prepared increase Bethune Dover Fratney Lafollette Lincoln Avenue Arts Middle Riley Sherman Closeout Reports HUNGER TASK FORCE RESEARCH fall assessed found anecdotal evidence demonstrating underutilization Council Families fully implemented least living poverty completed assessment consisted survey project center settings interviews administrators mapping depicted One helps strengthen quality especially important informational resource expensive operate comparable rate limit problematic emergency shelters Spring perception informal telephone mixed various logistical challenges then explored Wisconsins developed conjunction determine interest advocating extension capability total surveys returned daycares throughout finding respondents WISKIDS Count Data Book Gigliotti Katherine advocates unavailable Survey Full results particularly expressed would sufficient another PURPOSE STUDY outcomes yet believes offering designed pilots Document demonstrate implementing administering Evaluate identify operational best practices Collect inform Methodology barriers levels perspectives Interviewees vital lists Facetoface questions focused overall opinion advantages disadvantages noticeable behavioral complete copy interview see Appendices pages phone officials related complexity workload Appendix page Two facetoface finances Observations strengths performed office month November Onsite preparation attendance record keeping clean varied site observation lasted approximately Each visited average times Five subjective nature exclusion restraints visitations useful regarding documentation enabled collection prove debate source subsequent summarize document outline ADMINISTRATION Overview funds appropriated regulated partnerships flow chart below Agency ProvidersSchoolSitesUnited Name Description Division entity works appropriately used permission local regional oversee sponsor individual Sponsors conduct visits review transactions started currently audits trains personnel follow rules makes properly monitors counts Provider prepare They Coordinators Manager together effectively communicate accurate pointofservice OnSite demonstrates effective Communication extremely sustainability partys roles responsibilities Roles Responsibility Possesses partnership Site houses Recreation Coordinates Centers CLCs Coordinator implement Cashier Inputs computer systems track coordinates Manages logistics Shift Worker Works shift Facilities Maintenance responsible maintaining daytoday upkeep Building Helper after Parents Authorize Student recipients beneficiaries INTERVIEW Overall Opinion majority positive opinions Parent lot noticed son homework tutoring pick him longer complains hes starving Hes unwind wait dinner said felt sustain thought minimal assisted form perspective emphasized health associated extreme cited enhances stressed great Impact Workload Operations Implementing takes cooperation multiple deterring factor conversations how impacted Stakeholder Finding Principal Many directly importance open line communication Staff Most negatively divide tasks among person run smooth stated relatively easy transition regular ingredients Helpers More half schedule unscheduled task estimated minutes extra compensation helpers efficient communicative relationship Cited recognized Noted Expressed increases being Stated significantly Stressed should tailored size mode operation enables managing income Behavior There often direct correlations Principals asked effect admit involvement believe poor issues hungry Snacks never enough always havent complain members pangs Prior prior came complaints example might stay feeling get say calmer eaten Timing Eleven beginning maximize effectiveness academic reasons earlier start shifts Later require take nonpaid breaks Regardless ensuring good pace families According come eat find looking evenings Rather until apparent successful spaces Adequate staffing Key cashier input supervise aftermeal routines efficiently Cashiers readily enter Challenges Limitation agree raised consists almost Administratively restriction complicates struggled categorize Initially kept written paper calculate sorting birthdates handwritten documents software technology equipped handle basis claim NonMPS Students contingent application identification may cannot file respective population system count his her downloaded Instead entered entire roster field trip participates Both expanding caseload add already Facts httpwwwboysgirlsclubsorg adjustments necessary outlined IMPLEMENTATION REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS PROCESS originally operates scale certain startup maintenance functions possesses government adhering PreOperational Visitation Requirements Before begin preoperational These Preoperational visit conditions Orientate After reviewed additional weeks make making routine satisfy these familiar very consuming repetitive Documents Required Participation end via internet Finance January days expected arrives March beyond unless special exemption Quarterly NonProfit Information Reporting Periods April September monthly Participant accurately categories nonneedy utilizes sorted Record meeting complicated programmed logistically collect sort categorization Edit Checks checks meant prevent errors false certify correct overclaim checking method compare appears approved CONCLUSION give consideration streamlining correspond divisions concentrated Logistically separate Duplication periodic similar repeated evaluate Technology deal easily attainable Logistics face dont encounter restrictions crossover nonMPS accustomed Club considering aforementioned resolved Major Findings Importance Third Availability highly valued Negative Impacts Restriction policy prohibits demographic Complexities Sponsoring overlap categorizing edit coordinated regulatory want continue hinder Recommendations allow simplified district seamless consistent ontheground efficiency consistently share bestpractice strategies outside References Action Retrieved wwwfracorg wwwfnsusdagov Untied wwwcensusgov SUPPER PILOT SITES STAFFPRINCIPAL QUESTIONS What your you think terms Quality Quantity Nutritional Value advantagesdisadvantages timeframe Have How affected CLCsschools Describe tracking positivenegativeno Finances Schoolprogram PARENT Does become evening fed midafternoon accommodate HowWhy Are comes save money difference change performance begun BUILDING SERVICE HELPER negative Work comments AND BOYS GIRLS CLUBS Ask Scale low impactvalue claiming perform something budget Explain standpoint feel Why where simplecomplex Suggest improved ONSITE ADMINISTRATIVE manage serves Central Office SNS receives data compared Average Attendance ADA inputs accounted handles billing discrepancies reimbursable Per dues covered sends NPFS Financial plays Mutually benefit potentially losses house community recreation Afterschool specialized coordinate updates Manger preparations |
| An Assessment of Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools’ Universal… | Christine Tran | 2009 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Children, School Staff, Students | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | An Assessment of Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools’ Universal Free Breakfast-in-the-Classroom evaluates student consumption trends and offers recommendations for improving and expanding the program.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Assessment Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools Universal Free BreakfastintheClassroom Christine Tran Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February Task Force Page Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND History School Breakfast Federal Guidelines for the Program Barriers Wisconsin Provision MPS Forces Research Transition UFBiC Study METHODOLOGY RESULTS Routines BPlate Evaluation MAJOR FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Executive Summary For years has perennially ranked last school breakfast participation This changed when was piloted The outreach and program implementation contributed percent increase children eating free reducedprice during year makes more accessible providing nutritious all students regardless income recognizing importance supported district advocacy groups communityatlarge access Despite support there been anecdotal feedback about type meals served how much food actually consumed Given this found important evaluate plate waste amount wasted Approximately sites were observed resulting observations that yield following major findings Low Overall very little Programming majority are every day Instructional time does not take lot instructional usually minutes also used tool educators they teach various life skills Gradelevel trends Older consume less demonstrating correlation between consumption growing needs age policy Some teachers principals fully aware which states may save unopened items later Knowledge can reduce See Food Action Center FRAC Scorecard available httpwwwfracorg Introduction long considered most essential meal But family status many families find difficult eat Today face busy work schedules other financial priorities Additionally faced with distances lack resources home These barriers prove proper morning Often schools over role close achievement gap order safeguard childrens wellbeing ensure academic According American Dietetic Association assures optimal development positive effects alertness attention performance standardized tests success Children who improve their overall blood glucose levels lead improvements both comprehension memory shown balanced possess sustainable energy had opportunity start could learn maximum potential without distraction hunger Providing extremely effective way combat while ensuring nutrition schoolage Energy Released from Sugary Balanced maximize accessibility adopted enables stigma increasing assists improving nutritional readiness Journal Pilot first USDA Sodexho Foundation Impact Childrens Health Learning httpwwwsodexofoundationorghunger_usnewsroomstudiesstudiesschoolbreakfastasp Shield Mullen Guide Healthy Eating Kids How Your Can Eat Smart Five Twelve Hoboken New Jersey John Wiley Sons Background HISTORY SCHOOL BREAKFAST From million appropriated annually Congress assist operations Since funding permanent local boards reluctant participate established National Lunch Act measure national security health Nations Law given surplus commodities possible October Child Nutrition signed into law President Lyndon Johnson act change placing United Sates Department Agriculture charge services uniform operational standards well expanded administrative addition SBP twoyear pilot provide categorical grants service lived poor areas where travel great distance get During operation approximately federal cost Over next few modifications made expand extended through allowed pay operating costs programs severe need eligibility breakfasts basing guidelines amendment enabled give priority consideration include special dietary practices working mothers lowincome entitlement across country nutritionally stakeholders recognize adequate significantly qualified participated average almost nationally ate representing four previous growth still reaches only low Reforms wwwersusdagov httpwwwfnsusdagov Ibid reached qualify lunches lunch but getting States impoverished households than Legislative changes either hinder its Though permanently must reauthorized five amendments adjust address current issues WIC Reauthorization currently expires June state agencies politicians reauthorization allows Advocacy such promoting expansion universal programming especially high poverty FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE PROGRAM federally funded reimbursement USDAs Service FNS division oversees administered education Local authorities operate voluntary public private sitelevels Based regulations intended protect nations specific like help alleviate insecurity among lowcost provides calories recommended daily allowances protein iron calcium vitamins Meals adhere caloric patterns least carbohydrates Less fat Poverty Who Americas Poor httpwwwnccporgpublicationspub_html Menu Planning Meal Patterns Pattern servings Whole GrainsBreads cup Fruit Juice Milk serving GrainsBread Meat Alternative any child attends participating purchase household determines childs receive reducedpriced below level incomes Income updated Students Programs Eligibility ReducedPrice Year Scale Household Size Annual operates system cash each placed two categories nonsevere Nonsevere allocated site preceding basic rates Reducedprice Paid higher rate additional cents meet requirement reduced price ensures greatest appropriate notforprofit set own full charged BARRIERS value grown considerably throughout number being met nearly individual offer those make attainable some receiving buses arrive too late cannot afford parents sufficient prepare because wish identify themselves problem have turned refers implement model acquire supplemental offset differential solves issue fear stigmatized inhibit inception bus rides unable due transportation When miss out wake early impediments exist models moving away cafeteria noticed classroom greater done multitude reasons attendance andor student With districts typically rises cases starting Fact Sheet WISCONSIN increased Much attributed efforts communities implementing elementary alone raised numbers statewide passed perbreakfast incentive further seen significant rise ranks comparison rankings nation ratio clear disparity exists locally Currently today offers MILWAUKEE historic relationship Long before took initiatives towards policies pioneered ways childhood Martin McCoy prominent businessman philanthropist instituted penny wide spread community Womens Alliance began administering three centers located class historical demonstrate Milwaukees history attempts directly centralcity concerned going hungry led coalition church called Citizens Central City group renamed Established focused organizing promote antihunger agenda implemented evaluated methods Baker Its Story Biography Chicago Lewis Publishing Company Gunderson Gordon httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchProgramHistoryhtm PROVISION summer researching option wherein serve information Appendix page Best statistics collected Midwest offered Later officials advocate overwhelming interest Superintendent William Andrekopolous proposed April proposal included budget cover six Allen Field Bethune Longfellow Street Carver Wheatley Four chosen based High reducepriced eligible Indication geographical area Administrative ability HUNGER TASK FORCES RESEARCH completed report titled addressed impact application process Through written oral surveys quantitative data collection staff reported highly entire More indicated stress burdens impacts influences behavior learning socialization Interest Council Parent Teacher Jewish Families Teachers Education Employees International Union Interfaith Conference Greater Wong Available wwwhungertaskforceorg TRANSITION UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFASTINTHECLASSROOM good pathway toward exploring did instance meeting requirements return applications attain incentives want submit social under potentially lower experience increases after base electing alternative difference case fiscally Ultimately Furthermore Erate Title Student Achievement Guarantee SAGE tied Funding allocations these commonly needed using longer annual basis Left Behind memo continue similar provision Because loss collecting options would maintaining sources initiative initiated spending tax levy conditions Major Conditions Agreement Purpose Serve Meet percentages Collaborate research evaluation effectiveness discounts obtaining affordable telecommunication internet Supplementary distributed percentage schoolimprovement strategies aid equal Memo Feb copy agreement form advocated approved Board aside lost revenue incurred directed advocating aggressively worked fall Fellows conducted backtoschool functions events returned volunteers spent hours part published Preliminary Findings Initiative presented assessment interviewing surveying workers managers building engineers nurses interviewed said should Between November surveyed say quality demonstrated resulted environment Many opted reap benefits experienced existing continues active conducting threeyear longitudinal study tracking third grade period purpose track original compare habits test scores disciplinary nurse visits will conclude final follow nonprofit bipartisan training organization Washington Lent PLATE WASTE STUDY Sine heard concerns board directors regarding gauge efficiency reception measuring goes uneaten useful evaluating Not investment indicator undereaten then nutrients required analyzed quantifiable documenting What quantity Are really provided dislike thrown including administrators personnel members makers better understand gleaned documents 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calculated lists There Category inclusion Interestingly related Instead single apple sauce cracker juices applesauce repeated code component eightounce lactoseintolerant doctors note send container substitute respectively Correlations drawn sixth contain diversity influenced young socialized setting older independent consumers younger adapt Grades lowest direct mature require sustenance maintain confirm validates minimal incorporated curriculum Increased awareness Recommendations know handle Continued sustain Stakeholders elected visit observe References Retrieved wwwfracorg wwwfnsusdagov wwwnccporg wwwsodexofoundationorg Economic INFORMATION administer paid Data initial Base count totals calculate reimbursements Under viable Women Infants authority description httpwwwfnsusdagovcndGovernanceprovprovision__htm AGREEMENT YEAR PUBLIC SCHOOLSDivision agrees schoolwide Our representative secretaries opening includes processing notified dates distribute benefit turn Third Friday enrollment beginning activities sponsored arrangements mutually agreed _______ Principal Date ________ Kymm Mutch Administrator OBSERVATION SHEET Observers Name ____________________________ Observation ____________ _______________ __________ Directions above sure fill highlighted times Follow Survey Key circle correct white columns Start End SERVED UNSERVED FOODBEVERAGE POLICY Nonperishable Unopened Items Perishable Beverages Issued SchoolsDivision ATTENTIONAll Administrators Please advised issuing safety forth Hazard Analysis Critical Care Point principles HACCP Dietary Americans concerning safe handling storage unserved beverage leftover Serving storing safely critical responsibility key aspect healthy identified Wellness Admin assure supply remains buildingsclassrooms remain pest roaches rodents store individually packaged itemsAny nonperishable foodbeverage opened kept airtight durable sealed containersbins hard plastic metal tightly fitting lid room temperature Fahrenheit inches off floor 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| The Thrifty Food Plan and Food Costs in Vermont | Mark Stovell | 2009 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Families, Food Retailers, Rural Communities, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Burlington, Domestic, Vermont | The Thrifty Food Plan and Food Costs in Vermont reports that 3SquaresVT (the state name for the federal SNAP/food stamps program) benefits were insufficient for families to… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Thrifty Food Plan and Costs Vermont Includes toolkit for pricing the Mark Stovell February Project Summary This report gives brief explanation USDAs TFP including its role setting poverty thresholds maximum monthly SquaresVT benefit shares results price check which tested whether family four could purchase cost estimated USDA found gap between two numbers actual grocery stores exceeded addition lagged behind each store more families are struggling afford basic needsSquaresVT participation highest rate historyit important that federal guidelines touch with local realities small food plan has big impact community leaders their own they can document prices test assumptions seeing how challenging foods lowcost but still nutritious Want know Contact Campaign End Childhood Hunger questions copy this documents necessary your available httpwwwvtnohungerorg Navigating Report See pages previous research methods instructions conduct Acknowledgements Thanks staff support feedback Special thanks Mitzi Johnson Marcia Bristow Dana Notte Emily Nicolai Alissa Robertson help data collection What represents market basket was created United States Department Agriculture calculate threshold set cannot considered Each month updated account changes using Consumer Price Index composition revised every decade reflect current consumption patterns nutritional Eligibility many public assistance programs such heating Medicaid determined level result accuracy impacts range lowincome Vermonters relationship these illustrated diagram below Federal Poverty Thresholds Public Assistance Programs Maximum Monthly Benefit Carlson Lino Juan Hanson Basiotis Center Nutrition Policy Promotion Role Security Education Poppendieck Sweet Charity Emergency Entitlement New York Viking Connection nutrition program provides benefits qualifying households purchasing people participate dollars channeled into levels according household size income expenses may assumes need will use budget When exceeds amount estimate participating must spend have less money other necessities like housing transportation school supplies Names Stamps Program time study national name had changed SNAP Supplemental January never known used refer except case studies reference increased sharply from nationally making tougher feed Bureau Labor Statistics reports unadjusted September During November reached recipientsalmost Used Permission Stamp Frequently Asked Questions Research Action Council website httpwwwfracorghtmlfederal_food_programsprogramsfsp_faqhtml Crawford CPI Detailed Data Available httpwwwblsgovcpicpidpdf Snapshot FSP Children Families Economic Services Division Why Assumptions Matter permission carries about way shop prepare sometimes dont hold Access supermarket selection Ability best comparison shopping buy generic bulk sale Facility equipment meals scratch home member eat snack per day Space extra pantry Households represented Previous Prices following both released fall researchers compared Benefits Falling Further Behind Rising Budget Priorities CBPP Using official Every year since While Farm Bill fiscal projects inflation possibly resulting higher Coming Short High Outstrip CSNAP out find neighborhoods Philadelphia Boston urban areas generally affordability central issue sample different sizes shopped items total weekly They also tracked were missing not purchased while Availability trying After tracking most commonly among healthiest fresh fruits vegetables wholewheat products lowfat dairy fish lean meats Rosenbaum httpwwwcbpporgfahtm Thayer Murphy Cook Ettinger Cuba DaCosta Chilton Childrens Sentinel Assessment httpwwwcsnaporguploadresourceRCOHD_Report_Finalpdf Method Pricing Northern mostly rural state contrasting centers project sought determine convenience includes types counties Supermarket Chittenden County Local Foods Store Discount Lamoille General Grand Isle list obtained conducted graduate students Sciences University researcher consent managers record collected analyzed calculated during Source Geologycom httpgeologycomcountymapvermontshtml Results northern Actual Cost Weekly Exceeds Estimated SupermarketDiscount StoreLocal FoodsStoreGeneral shown graph StoreGeneral Getting Involved Checking helps understand challenges face when try Even choices groceries might possible Use methodology yourself you notice difficulty finding Often cheapest lower content than expensive counterparts contain added sodium sugar fat Educate others new inadequate long helping put table eligibility expanded gross raised line receive dollar net asset eliminated meaning cash savings vehicles life insurance policies etc count against applying good economic stimulus been distributed recipients activity generated Spread word Share information clients service providers advocates partners antihunger effort Agency Human httpdcfvermontgovesdSquaresVT Zandi Second Quick Boost Government Could Spark Recovery Testimony before House Committee Small Business httpwwweconomycommarkzandidocumentsSmallBusiness___pdf Instructions Shopping Please included front pocket booklet electronic versions Identify collect Before enter make sure form_TFP blank Excel Spreadsheet let brand container notes You print sheet fill pencil printout Box Appendix Community Toolkit tells mayand notsubstitute item carried Obtain management should ask manager explain purpose doing example what say ___________________ _________________ looking wont disrupt flow business findings remain confidential any contact ____________________ With form hand walk around probably start produce first because often Make lowest same requires Record unit pound quart package sold single oranges melons bag celery please weigh all Dont worry doesnt match desired Take note factors affect quality organic frozen cut meatfish lowsodium low rather regular patient something employee customers location them youre just checking usually down listed tag shelf locate similar area algorithm calculation workbook collecting version Collection Form_TFP List typed Note take least hours Open Calculation Workbook contains formulas calculations separated categories Category meat priced packaged processed ounce For perpound Column tell under see message DIV disappear Enter recorded Here convert certain quantities ounces gallon fluid pounds ouncesThe Columns keep track entering cell cells rows give totals Refer Compare visit Home webpage httpwwwcnppusdagovUSDAFoodCostHomehtm likely estimates Remember couple years children How did trip compare Missing Item Estimates Tables These tables designed developed uses percentage difference key subcategory choose storepreferably large areato comparisons complete Protocol Items subcategories Ground pork general ground beef accordingly number differentialthat column appropriate rest matter consistent |
| Impacts of Nutrition and Human Services Interventions on the Health… | Collin Siu | 2009 | Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | People with Disabilities, Residents of Public Housing, Seniors | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Impacts of Nutrition and Human Services Interventions on the Health of Elderly and Disabled Persons in Public Housing evaluates the federally funded ROSS-Elderly and Persons with Disabilities… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Impacts nutrition and human services interventions the health elderly disabled persons public housing study HUD ROSSRSDM Elderly Persons with Disabilities grant funded programs Seattle Housing Authoritys Low Income Public program Collin Siu Congressional Hunger Center February Abstract This article presents results quasiexperimental effects certain federally outcomes seniors people disabilities The studied are those Department Urban Developments Resident Opportunities Self Sufficiency ROSS Service Delivery Models Funded include grocery delivery resource referral case management communal activities events wellness programming treatment control group were compared significantly increased social interaction among residents all age groups decreased percentage going without for conditions decrease evictions that result tenants having leave from community Additional findings high prevalence barriers accessing healthy foods low fruit vegetable intake rate chronic across secondary analysis clients service one main components versus nonclients shows vaccinations against influenza women years older who had mammography screening within past two visits emergency room isolation Keywords Development ______________________________ contents this report views author not necessarily reflect policies Solid Ground Inc nor University WashingtonSeattle Acknowledgements gratefully acknowledges involvement following individuals Without Paul Haas Branden Born Washington would have been possible Cathy Moray Authority Rose Marcotte staff Partners Caring furthermore invaluable resources Thank you Lauren Fitzgerald Jie Gao Maja Hadlock Benedict Han Nhan HuynhThi Nguyen Donna Johnson Kara Martin Yang Zhao City Aging Disability Services Martha Berry Andy Chan Heidi Grant Masako Komiyama Margaret Kramer Tom Trolio Winnie Tsai King County Health Sharon Farmer James Krieger Amy Laurent Erin MacDougall Michael Smyser Lin Song Anna Corbett Errol Flagor John Forsyth Bruce Garberding Kathleen Harris Sonko Frankie Jake LeBlanc Marsh Jennifer Sinclair Linda Todd Maria Usura Ellen Ziontz Aileen Carr Shana McDavisConway Dara Cooper Jonathan Wogman Neighborhood House Nathan Buck Community Psychiatric Clinic Reading Timothy Stephens Ugochi Alams Buchman Jamiee English Nazim Haji Elizabeth Reed Hawk Cecile Henault Maureen Jones Alison Maynard Claire Leamy Michelle Lucas Mary Kay Olsen Amie Sauls Priscilla Septiany Kelly Ward LifeLong AIDS Alliance Ania BeszterdaAlyson Renita Woolford Unaffiliated Adrienne Alexander Dang ShiangYu Lee Bettie Luke Stephen Mak Nhuan Sae Park Dennis iii Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Linking Supportive Methodology Quasiexperimental Design Data Sources Measuring Impact RSDM EPD Analysis Discussion Comparison Outcomes Between Treatment Control Groups Grocery Users NonUsers Limitations Conclusions References Appendices Appendix Map SHA LIPH HighRise Communities Demographic Characteristics Group Survey Measures Which Evidence Programs was Found funds supportive communities through facilitate allow independent living three organizations received provide mental general translation Research Question What impacts examines impact design compares comparisons come proprietary survey conducted December January records critical incidents reports period respectively Study Highlights Major their proceedings tenant hisher unit proportion Cost most commonly cited barrier obtaining Onefifth shrinking portion sizes andor skipping meals obtain More than consume less half recommended daily fruits vegetables finds appropriately targets functional limitations users still struggle reduces increases vaccinated find evidence improve over several measures indicators However show experience inadequate Overall quality life live where available diminished according our examination paper examined five funding categories Federal Since has awarded threeyear grants authorities resident nonprofits around country These fund facilities fiscal year million city nonprofit recipients formerly Fremont Association All select highrise also receives EPPD SHAs Family Units amount Fiscal Year Organization Amount Source March provided intended Grants periods none provides similar focus medical help emphasis serving foreign languagespeaking primarily focuses its efforts illnesses concept linking new establishing Congregate Program CHSP Congress noted congregate coordinated offers innovative proven costeffective means enabling temporarily handicapped maintain dignity independence avoid costly unnecessary institutionalization Law currently contexts which under Coordinator SCP Coordinators replaces Whereas serves exclusively other serve nonelderly Government Accountability Office Despite claim firm research backing effectiveness upon review existing literature produces scant undergone evaluation but found studies onsite significant assisted goal helping them remain long Triangle Institute asked participants housework meal transportation inhome care homedelivered personal grooming majority indicated they satisfied pays salaries groceries Similar coordinators responsible connecting specific need continue independently KRA Corporation interviewed property managers whose buildings located determined positively physical emotional wellbeing access between reduced number required nursing home placements Sheehan more rigorous assessment coordinator model Her qualitative demonstration Connecticut Finance generally positive frail ability participation psychosocial twoyear made progress believe present first uses set strategies shown does reliance setting making position seemingly important connection thus contributes examining federal component parts before assessed sidebyside look Meals Assisted Living consists complexes scattered throughout See map approximate locations these highrises serviced October Bell Tower Jefferson Terrace Harvard Court Olive Ridge selected measured defined receiving excluding because organization resulting consisted matched each basis demographic characteristics Denny Capitol Cedarvale Lictonwood theorized affect outcome formed matches very language households racial composition While income normally considered differences controlled fact below level qualifying assistance Building size units selection yielding sized Lastly special nonROSS excluded consideration inclusion relied data sources primary Critical Incident Reports describe emergencies occurring eviction files collected Primary status preventative risk behaviors described availability presented Timeline Date Activity Time covered begins ends continues collection Evictions requested far back Client Files processes begun noncompliance violations governing behavior safety cleanliness nonpayment rent late payments notices issued given time request grievance hearing hearings officer may dismiss settle fails respond notice summons complaint served filed county court either proceeding legally repossess enter into agreement compliance Stipulations binding agreements offered discretion Information included type date issuance stipulation move out vacancy dismissal initiated recorded hand sometimes inconsistently employees occur involve damage injury death harmful dangerous situations could serious consequences Seattles Manual Operations measure incident obtained completeness questionable According reported Arrests Sexual assault Assault Shootingdrive Harassing Structural Bombexplosion Suicidesuicide threats Breakins Threats harm Death Vandalism DrugsAlcohol Vehicle accident Environmental spillsleaks Verbal abuse Firearson Vicious dog animal Homicide Weaponsdischarging firearm Injury Weapons work site Property page question designed modeled Interagency Forum Related Statistics Older Americans Key Indicators WellBeing see version translated Chinese Vietnamese Korean Spanish Polish after needs volunteer capacity Surveys distributed person boxes left Human Clear instructions how submit surveys posted lobby bulletin boards elevators retrieved Participation encouraged advertising eight gift cards local supermarket chain random drawings submitted returned henceforth variety levels Thus hypothesized might observable range stability Tests significance used establish statistically section details can summarized follows seem his her addition respondents difficulties whether variables did statistical reporting structures generated complete detailed yielded different vaccination part healthcare Indicator Access Healthy Foods diet essential maintaining good preventing onset diseases Agriculture Recent hunger reveals One third Gilmore said skip least some every month dont enough food insecure point builds asking what encountered overcome United States Agricultures definition insecurity uncertain unable acquire insufficient money lack Percentage encountering Barrier Pvalue None Cant walk Transportation cost greatest About both cite higher being able additional however difficulty small about using strategy Strategies Bus Chore worker Food Stamps Drive Ridecarpool Borrow familyfriends friends Shrinking Mitigation Skipping Other shrink order indication severity rely chore workers nine bank response Both same rates bus stamps ridecarpool borrow family Most driving carpooling just drive carpool difficult interpret understood exists contained table Diet Quality Poor major cause morbidity mortality People healthful disease including stroke cardiovascular diabetes cancers oral cavity pharynx larynx lung esophagus stomach colonrectum benefit recommend servings cups calorie consuming Daily Intake There difference consumes Moreover diets Social Interaction Bassuk engagement monthly visual contact relatives membership regular helps prevent cognitive decline Those ties six adjustment sex ethnicity education disability profile sensory impairment symptoms depression smoking alcohol use activity meeting building organized unorganized week frequency Frequency Rarelynever times rarely never appears neighbors almost meet Further old aged Chronic Conditions Sensory Impairments Oral prolonged nature illness pain suffering afflicted Cardiovascular heart cancer problems require They moreover factors developing Centers Disease Prevention Visual impairments often debilitating Measurements condition Condition Arthritis Asthma bronchitis emphysema Cancer Depression Diabetes Heart hypertension natural teeth Trouble seeing highneeds populations common trouble second arthritis pathways clear untreated Number indicating increase receive overall substantial only any Proceedings Eviction concern threatens immediate himselfherself puts jeopardy effect legal counseling baseline comparison during started resulted leaving Yes once forced lower must forceful sheriff vacating already engaged permitted stay entering Non connected whole extended compare nonusers should distinction valid Several operate Wheels Lifelong Alliances Chicken Soup Brigade Marys everyone qualifies limited Nonusers Compared indications correctly targeting non Even needy weekly fulfill nutritional supplement account Strategy With respect employ there usage except likely again probably causal Furthermore relatively equal mitigation surprising feed themselves indicate get worrisome fresh appear correlated say per Emergency Room Visits gone Once frequently decreases explained well Vaccination Against Influenza recommends place complications Committee notes highest hospitalization pneumonia influenzarelated hospitalizations last nonuser counterparts theorize Age Refining further Although Mammography detect breast early treatable stages Preventative Taskforce fair months strongest generalized facer highly effective increasing Tables when females screenings Again improving decreasing acknowledged limit generalizations regarding First purely duplicate legacy providers Saint Bank make Neither enthusiasm support daytoday Second hampered relating distribution instrument pretested usefulness surveying speakers languages known many translators Third assumed target isolated comparing suggests targeted focusing population better approach observing Finally began few elapsed Glass Berkman Disengagement Cognitive Decline CommunityDwelling Annals Internal Medicine Butler Davis Lewis Nelson Strauss Physical fitness Benefits exercise patient Geriatrics Report Surgeon General Atlanta Retrieved httpwwwcdcgovnccdphpsgrpdfsgrfullpdf httpwwwcdcgovtobaccodata_statisticssgrsgr_indexhtm Recommendations Advisory Immunization Practices ACIP Morbidity Mortality Weekly httpwwwcdcgovmmwRPDFrrrrpdf Overview httpwwwcdcgovNCCdphpoverviewhtm DeSalvo Bloser Reynolds Muntner Prediction Single SelfRated MetaAnalysis Journal Testimony David Wood httpwwwgaogovnewitemsdtpdf Author httpwwwagingstatsgovagingstatsdotnetMain_SiteData_DocumentsO A_pdf Residents Security Seniors Project Look Household lowincome httpsolidground orgProgramsNutritionResourcesDocumentsHungerFreeCommunityRe portpdf Evaluation Volume Findings httpwwwhuduserorgPublicationspdfHUDpdf Baseline HOPE Independence Demonstration httpwwwhuduserorgPublicationspdfBaselineCompRptpdf Offer Assistance httpwwwgaogovnewitemsdpdf Dietary Guidelines httpwwwhealthgovdietaryguidelinesdgadocumentpdfDGApdf announces selfsufficiency aid News release httpwwwhudgovnewsreleasecfmcontentprcfm nearly aimed aiding httpwwwfhasecuregovnewsreleasecfmcontentprcfm Announces Nearly Million Assist Disabled httpwwwhudgovofficespihprogramsphrossaboutcfm awards families Task Force Screening Breast Rationale Guide Clinical httpwwwahrqgovclinicrduspstfbreastcancerbrcanrrhtm Mean Median Total Years Very Foreign Language Households Caucasian Black African American Alaska Native Indian Asian Hawaiian Pacific Islander Blank bold immediately follow versions Was MeasureValues smoke engaging men others Less minutes poor excellent respondentassessed rating Fair Good Excellent spent night hospital staying Comparing North Street wwwsolidgroundorg Hall Suite wwwhungercenterorg Planning College Built Environments Avenue Gould wwwcaupwashingtoneduDeptsudpphp |
| Students Can Have Breakfast and Eat it Too: Expanding Breakfast… | Cristina Sepe | 2009 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | School Staff, Students | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Students Can Have Breakfast and Eat it Too: Expanding Breakfast in Maryland is a toolkit that showcases successful school breakfast programs, makes recommendations for overcoming challenges to… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Heat or Eat: Helping Each Other Gain Control Over Rising… | Michael Richardson | 2009 | Income, Expenses, and Hunger, Utilities/Energy Costs | Community Members | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Heat or Eat: Helping Each Other Gain Control Over Rising Utility Bills raises awareness and mobilizes communities around the high cost of utilities and its impact on… Read more | Emerson Fellow | utility bills Index Personal Storiespg Commentarypg Focus Utilitiespg Recommendationspg Written Michael Richardson and Don Everard Hope House Andrews New Orleans Louisiana For more information contact Brother michaelrichardsonyahoocom Media Provide coverage utilities issues particularly they affect low income people Publish programs that provide energy assistance efficiency conservation education Have series techniques the average person can their home Stories year old Keesha Smith has had rough attempting make things work here Trying raise her daughter fixed when father isnt around helping she struggles find way survive She children altogether but only cares for one them first was The others have been staying with mother ever since disasters Katrina oldest being SSI receiving month Her bedroom apartment once rented just recently went rent now pays leaving spend needs poor condition dangerous community counterproductive raising child any given day may someone selling drugs from front stoop does best cope environment When comes food tries not worry too much because receives stamps But stretching money hard growing little girl Facing daily wondering how lights will stay keep cell phone also deal battle fighting HIVAIDs found out about years ago luckily none are infected says health wise energized possible healthy care other than rarely thinks main worries lie making sure phones heat hates fact cant give Churches Non Profits Neighborhood Organizations your members constituents neighbors understanding Encourage get training help themselves use less electricity gas Organize support organizations like Alliance Affordable Energy pushing better policies Showing read meter during workshop City Council Continue push Entergy invest its resources weatherization rate payers Require report monthly number residential disconnections resulting nonpayment Make this data available public challenge budget cut rates Electric remain higher four areas reserved Gulf States sponsor regular town hall meetings answer questions hear voices communities service efficient ward everything wants tired looking wish list momma what want room look house Mentally emotionally stresses finds herself depressed would tends nervous paranoid always edge cause could turning off doesnt know going pay bill top next couple weeks wasnt able Its really disgusting sometimes wages same Cost living arent enough right months sees struggle strong spirit continues Willing anything power through tougher hardships faith percent win situation say prayer changes praying Low Lionel Baskins stranger his younger absent childrens lives left sons working three jobs Now age still giving man His loving heart passion makes him special very active currently official vocal musical instructor Recreational Department Well known talent opens nephews kids neighborhood teaching play different instruments letting record music computer time volunteer autistic local center charity willingness compensate lack ends meet two grandchild who suffers scoliosis fairly runs between taking half each which step ten dollars past With usually buys bread grits milk knows least meal lasts order bus picks transportation these expenses along Money tight economy explains passed away Soon after formed bad hypertension caused complications eyes soon became blind Although continued school system until suddenly ended due disaster hurricane After storm came back many attempted restart life takes pills per kidney failure must dialysis times week Congressional Leaders Look funds assist landlords rental units emergency assistant case natural such Gustav Maintain LIHEAP funding high allocated Recommendations sulin shots diabetes crisis spent impossible account basic necessities Such mid September Hurricane made unfriendly visit forced evacuate under horrible traveling conditions told Arkansas ending church Tennessee sleeping cold floor spending appropriate foods medicine sick later returned without family friends source states didnt harder become burden disgusted angry adjust cost leaves tough dont might eat steak everyday even some paid servant works himself midst maintain accepted live doing all Sylvania Moore woman born raised great city single son dreams college put damper financial where down increased Before never late paying devastating hold current period homeless fortunate transitional program provided housing periods save own place Getting into overcome encountered new keeping match Sylvia biggest light you thing then becomes important cook restaurant constantly hours trying lot those wait presents itself again checks come weekly used run helpful hints gone priority there somewhere lay heads conscious effort see accordingly check forcing fees accumulate often reach weatherize homes buy appliances They actions long term saving Environmental Concerns High reasons control our Scientists gravely concerned inefficient negative effects nature planet massive production carbon dioxide product oil coal gasoline causing This heating atmosphere causes cool affects weather leading powerful storms seasons crop sea levels coastal land loss availability price fish shrimp oysters etc using efficiently pointlessly improve Many elderly disabled modest incomes simply take effective action lower hire physically unable Family seniors offer kind well adults suffer respiratory diseases asthma cannot humid avoid asthmatic attacks need cooler warmer however afford Too frequently show doctors offices rooms lowincome households seek poorly maintained lacking insulation basically Landlords economic incentive tenants Renters neither nor legal significant upgrades while rents manage significantly Very homeowners similar having problems overall extremely stressful worrying Like battles free fun relax There leisure You try treat yourself every youre scared happen over country Commentary Tens Thousands People Risk individuals profiled beginning real fellow citizens Their stories touch hearts something bit easier representatives larger groups whom experiencing limitations ability thousands Moores struggling alone parent mothers Scott Baskin surviving limited social security disability small estimated Orleanians poverty That means Keisha situations theirs present recession deepens residents ways especially most vulnerable Utilities reason focus paper individually concert wasted individual household Setting thermostats warm difference Turning air conditioners heaters body clearly saves Simple covering spaces exterior doors windows filling walls floors closing Using fluorescent bulbs insulating water heater connection blame charging exorbitant prices understand begin shrink workshops awareness simple nocost access remains |
| Undoing Inequity: Boston’s EBT Farmers’ Market Initiative | Nico Quintana | 2009 | Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture, Urban Agriculture | Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Undoing Inequity: Boston’s EBT Farmers’ Market Initiative highlights the achievements of the new program and provides evidence that investing in urban farmers’ markets with EBT terminals is… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Economic Literacy Curriculum: A Facilitator’s Guide | Raquel Oriol | 2009 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, Families, Food Retailers, Students | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | The Economic Literacy Curriculum: A Facilitator’s Guide is a tool for community members and food bank staff for teaching family literacy classes and includes lesson outlines, sample… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Nutrition Support Programs in the Health Care Setting: A Prescription… | Morenike Mosuro | 2009 | Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Community Members, Service Providers, Urban Communities | 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 | |
| A Statewide Analysis of the Child and Adult Care Food… | Kelly Meredith | 2009 | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Childcare Providers, Children, Families | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | A Statewide Analysis of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Family Child Care Providers in Oregon examines declining CACFP enrollment rates and makes recommendations for… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Statewide Analysis the Child and Adult Care Food Program Family Providers Oregon This Report was prepared Kelly Meredith Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Development Coalition Acknowledgement would like thank all individuals who gave time energy make this report possible There are two important groups without which not have been First family child care providers warmly invited see experience life provider second CACFP sponsors only assisted data collection but provided valuable insight into also Department Education for their support willingness assist development project special thanks Azad Ratzki whose technical expertise made process analyze collected from Lastly those assistance editing revisions Donalda Dodson Carla Buetler Carolyn Morrison Zack Waterman Executive Summary Good teachers nutrition one most subjects Provider The federally funded program seeks increase childrens access nutritionally rich foods offering monthly reimbursement centers serve meals that meet USDA nutritional guidelines administered Given crucial role early childhood plays cognitive growth vital ensuring children opportunity grow strong live healthy productive lives Issue Recent has revealed state number participating decreased over past twelve years trend reflective nationwide enrollment declines Purpose following study initiated assess strengths limitations explore strategies increasing statewide participation rates Findings Data through series surveys indepth interviews suggests overwhelmingly satisfied with respondents said part recommend another participants identified three key Nutrition feel they better able nutritious believe gives them education materials Reimbursement helps cover rising cost serving keeps affordable parents Sponsors play essential personal guidance outside resources such workshops newsletters nonparticipants Paperwork Many current paperwork requirements cumbersome difficult comply given hectic nature schedules Unannounced visits create stress can establish relationships Rates Current reflect living Organization rules regulations always clearly explained easy follow Misconceptions misconceptions regarding qualifies participate faced administrative budget concerns indicating there were enough funds comfortably administer concerned declining customer satisfaction difficulties maintaining sponsorprovider while simultaneously implementing Strategies Based these findings recommendations presented highlighting Oregons brief overview below Improving Enrollment Invest Sponsor Organizations Ensure necessary properly Evaluate Federal unannounced ensure being implemented reinforcing rather than undermining Assess organization clarity effectiveness organizational structure sponsor level Conduct outreach look towards future Increase emphasis active recruitment new well improving image perceptions Conclusion created network organizations shown effectively improve quality With minimal investments infrastructure harness employ effective medium outcomes cant control what fed rest day know our give start INTRODUCTION Overview aims provide setting reimbursements childcare yearsi will ratesthus Introduction relationship between Early fundamental childii Over studies continued reveal consume variety nutrients during first perform school become healthier more adults iii Beyond supporting skills establishment eating patterns combating obesity promoting balanced lifestylev Meal Requirements claim maximum snack snacks meal per dayper Meals must Milk VegetableFruit GrainBread MeatMeat Alternate Breakfast Snack Choice components LunchSupper Brief History Homes xiii established Special Service Children SFSPFC Separation Summer included Licensing instituted CCFP permanent Dramatic increases homes enrolled Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act dramatic cuts continues million served Reduced Limited childday Lowered eligibility age became renamed ADULT started adult settings Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity changes food designed target recipients benefits Implementation Tier system Integrity introduced subsidized played critical providing young wholesome proper primary source especially significant done General Accounting Offices reported Because its unique combination training oversight experts vehicles reaching enhancing providevii electing enroll held accountable set standards encouraged use means habits Consequently measure among What does mean about spend portion Roughly receiving homeviii While programs safeguard adequate trends ten indicate need economic climate families struggling get coupled high unemployment many even basic necessities reveals insecurity rise Oregonix accordingly increasingly reliant upon fewer little assurance receive home caring unrelated other childs xii Trends Year Number Enrolled Chart For reasons great urgency seek address eliminate barriers preestablished greatly STUDY assessment specifically relates experiences Like states throughout country drastically since introduction Tiering late implementation integrity had approximately dwindled around Research Question How modify State endeavor capture opinions perspectives players acquire comprehensive understanding Careful attention paid specific questions Who dissatisfied how relate overall basis assessing From Insecurity refers lack fully needs times due financial PRWORA legislation attempt cut spending Until then reimbursed same rate called creation levels areas designated lowincome income poverty line eligible higher criteria lower based test xvi Local nonprofits recruit train monitor proposed decreasing Methodology order accurately performance evaluate sponsorsas participant levelfamily constraints inherent meant scientific analysis More preliminary aimed capturing wide attitudes administrators hold That every effort reach sample reflected views community whole Participants eleven Each contacted phone email interview discuss composed standard working Interviews conducted generally lasted hour length response documented written notes All actively survey available Spanish English thirteen multiple choices yesno free responses last question asked interested reviewed Dept various advocates After drafted sent check manner return submit beginning each month forwarded local compiled database mailed returned willing further Out sampling chosen represent range counties rural urban speakers took minutes complete Four person component NOT These taken Divisions list qualified five both out via account Best estimates suggest received hard exact count because addresses longer valid Approximately responded surveynearly entered Microsoft office coded compile results section III DATA ANALYSIS broken sections Part Glimpse Experience Pictures County Multnomah Years Level Why your housing gone way knowing kids house you Yes when here getting arent some things struggle lot different hours cleaning managing match increased Accountability holds watching away easier best Clackamas did decide worked preschools cares got pregnant half salary decided open own raise prices considerably wasnt fact monitors timethere turnover pay days consistentIts dont paycheck coming good help Extremely Ive literally didnt knew needed pick after full parental piece involved Especially until doing think should adjust checkins ask mentoring nice used Douglas join assumed huge mess bring types offer kinds fresh fruit veggiesI much werent fill could pencil people feeding enjoy wish scheduled plan sort sit down Its busy rush visit planned Respondents According Reimbursment Unknown Percentage according Less year Perecent total PART PROGRAM STRENGTHS Demographics Survey demographic information gathered resulted observations represented majority came western primarily centered population concentrationMultnomah Lane Jackson Marion Counties daily themselves par average See chart highest either examined Three gauged attitude base follows Assessement Satisfaction Have considered leaving Would You Recommend Another Benefits Reimbursements Support YES ever Only quantitative overwhelming encouraging moreover demonstrate importance numerous evaluation understand qualitative analyzed sources initial Interview opinion points within broader themes Nearly valued recognize appreciate respondent put allows basics main categories accountability teaches eat too junk taught helpful hints thought now true quantity value educational Whether techniques vegetables learning offers relevant prepares broad Better Providing appropriate stage foundation discussed earlier suffering nutrient deprivation furthermore confidence ability Nutritional maintain consistent might aware servingit keep ensures neither convenient nor option improves third element explanations why classified Helps costs Keeps low Allows greater feed anyway pass back already cited reason agreement tough economically makes continue despite turn ease burden situation expense otherwise lose business perspective suited compete market sacrificing advantageous Low consequently job security turmoil cooking whenever afford worry less items several price fruits lean proteins straining operating result required content least expensive prepare surveyed mentioned front lines foster administering success offered significance staff mentorteacher resource Mentor Teacher love She friendly informative her hear stories supervisor she leaves relative Successful rule enforcers mentors friends enthusiastic share helped tricks dealing misbehaving ideas recipes close oneonone blends professional creates where respected lady seem communicate worker problem call clarification intimidated alleviating confusion often accompanies reference point arise likely remain compliance Additionally selfassurance navigate Strong form successful resilient Discussion Strengths Quantitative wellreceived Educational indicated services Although showed participated Identifying dissatisfaction developing viable solutions LIMITATIONS twoTier triggered Thousands reconsidered dropped clear initially began remains continually elect Two sets dissatisfactions currently Percent Considered Leaving Did consider frustrations experienced elected quit holding constant variable ways differed side comparison group seven major variation Key differences twice express unrealistically really want okay government agencies pressure THE BEST observed predict yet interesting twist strictly expressed Though overrepresented July June ier Snacks additional Disagree Agree similar transcends divisions directly proportionate dollar amount Accordingly supported find may regardless whether Resources Among contrast never prior oftentimes alone satisfy indicates forms Additional includes classes meetings Offering aside incentive ideal monetary compensation Moreover facilitate networks creating common space successes encouragement Comment title change figure bars Maybe just looking menu attendance sheetI focus limited jot stuff spill trample itif switch wont anymore however confident Visits agree certified routine arrives attend come Going consuming disruptive felt honesty questioned concluded impromptu inspections fraud decrease certain proven stressful noted comments above dislike environment generate feelings distrust concerning allowable complicated confusing believed wellorganized Not work adapt concessions others takes long wrong later slow They efficient Evidence closely linked statistical previously Interestingly disorganized graph draw definitive conclusions evident correlation Perception Rules Does Too nearly When doesnt beyond manageable attain logical significantly identifiedpaperwork resourcespoint distinct weaknesses issues subset left Participating distributed gauge varied heard provides spectrum viewpoints Results familiar cannot break subgroups Group identify STOP Here Reasons Didnt interfering ith Stopped Felt asnt worth few treated having strict monitoring Other please specify paperw ork arose stay cared actually intersections voiced very records send misplaced happened chose programsponsor planning shopping preparation went garbagecost benefit stopped tired supposed menusprogram distinguishes complex interaction related Tieringetc factors root found successfully complying identifying parts withsuch efforts remedy example though congress federal receives easytouse worthwhile small Keeping equation enrolling NEVER acquired knowingly choose Presented Dont sign ouldnt joined ant havent signed Was told Thought ould illustrated answer commonly selected Responses category misconception examples daycare money Issues Peanut Butter Jellys everyday fine milk Parents conflicts charge principal perception thinks NonCACFP nevertheless decisions frequently rooted aligned complaints leave affect SPONSORS bridge establishing Increased FundingBudget Concerns Customer Decline Decrease Regulations under authority Programs sponsorship relatively decentralized flexibility implement instance booklets routines positions responsible hiring supervising steady dependent capacity satisfying Just ago double stricter guidelinesreferred regulationsmany unable sponsoring added manage regions deeper exploration struggles eight suggestions purpose note interviewed cumulatively CHANGES Reflections four occurred prevention paperworkall trying focusing Beginning procedures effect intention wellintentioned fell short expectations Since bogged overwhelmed concurrently enforce Some proved inefficient costly xiv Rapid lead Office released Operation Kiddie audits riddled abuse measures passed Agricultural Risk Protection strengthen brought affected Establishment homevisits Block Claiming reconciliations Household contacts Tighter regard funding central exists today block claimed recorded submitted any consecutive period claiming morning claims validate Day include facility fiveday reconciliation examine counts andor determine service reconcile numbers Focus moved documentationit Leads witnessed hand effects leading remaining proportional smaller yearly budgets One Our pretty tight backup fundswe tied execute vicious cycle surplus recruiting neglected Five decline recent particularly remember before changing frustrating inconvenient observation illustrates escalating correspondence loyal constituents persevered adapted inconveniences bitter sentiments correlated top BudgetingAdministrative Retaining Regulatory paperworkunannounced etc discussion consequences stresses signing stick delicate balance ingenuity Recommendations prominent elimination Suggestions Eliminate Claims Improve 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incurred enrolls Further research compilation widespread boosting CONCLUSION inception sound understated reaches sought introduce moving forward investment returns infants References Cooper Rachel Participation fracorg accessed Oct Norman Kretchmer John Beard Susan Carlson normal cognition American Journal Clinical January Glewwe Paul Hanan Jacoby Elizabeth King academic achievement longitudinal Public Economics wwwsciencedirectcom Dykman Roscoe Infancy adolescence term Learning Symposium Proceedings Washington United States Agriculture Center Policy Promotion Role Settings Obesity Prevention Story Mary Karen Kaphingst Simone French Future wwwfutureofchilldreorg Building Blocks Fun Healthy Services vii Promoting Quality wwwfracorg December viii Bureau FFY Fund Tables October httpwwwacfhhsgov Action Prevalence HouseholdLevel Very Security November refer Ribeiro Rosario Measuring Regional Importance Cornell Guide httpgovernmentccecornelledu ProgramLegislative wwwfnsusdagov Carr Deborah 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| The Afterschool Supper Program: An Oregon Case Study | Eileen Hyde | 2009 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Children, School Staff, Students | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | The Afterschool Supper Program: An Oregon Case Study examines the efficacy and impact of this federal pilot program in Oregon.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | This case study examines the efficacy Child and Adult Care Food Programs Afterschool Supper Program Oregon from perspective those who utilize program sponsor site enrichment level While not comprehensive this finds important component for success sustainability afterschool programs However integrally tied availability vitality quality programming also dependant infrastructural capacity existing andor potential sponsors staff provide serve meals The conclusion provides recommendations improving expanding Winter Case Study Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship project Congressional Center unique leadership development opportunity motivated individuals seeking make difference struggle eliminate hunger poverty Eileen Hyde spent first half her fellowship working other projects Relief Task Force Introduction Since Congress has allowed eight states conduct supper youth age through CACFP These are Delaware Illinois Michigan Missouri New York Pennsylvania West Virginia official name that runs these aforementioned AtRisk Meals Snacks many advocates operators know avoid ambiguity document will refer simply intention begin analyzing how operated since its inception Therefore sought perspectives implementing administering community analysis reflects opinions such meal coordinators hand operates paper outlines their reasoning including suppers with incorporates feedback Department Education state agency Kids statewide nonprofit advocating improvement expansion care authoritative report but rather utilizing quantitative qualitative methods investigate benefits challenges best practices operating Hopefully encourage inform more indepth future Background Overview allows located lowincome areas children better understand differ next section legislative timeline explaining evolution following sections give basic overview explain differences between all federal serving food Legislative Timeline list dates events national began providing snacks USDA History Retrieved www fnsusdagov Nutirtion Services FoodProgram Eligible States Federal Regsiter Public law established Special Service Children SFSPFC year pilot served two settings child summer separated CCFP Summer SFSP Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act lowered maximum participation years old Older Americans was amended allow certain functionally impaired adults Nutrition WIC Reauthorization officially changed authorized reimbursement Agriculture Risk Protection expanded six offering January offer November Rural Development Drug Administration Related Agencies Appropriations operate December became eligible receive School Lunch NSLP only school sponsored nonprofits government agencies well schools Local either prepare distribute sites Sites responsible keeping track while monitoring records managing process requirements eligibility For participate any they must meet activities local health safety inspections income some activity attending They licensed exempt licensing undergo There limitations participants vary each area used determine amount feeding method uses varies Individual Household Eligibility collect household information participant then varied rate based family Lowincome Area within attendance boundaries where students free reduced price highest eat Differences chart below four type which eating Table Meal Maximum can Basis Snack All Reimbursements procedure depends Reference rates July June Method individual tiered depending number individually qualify reimbursed snack determined childs need familys reimbursements accordingly FRAC Guide Nourish Their Minds Feed Bodies wwwfracorg every Reimbursement Nutritional Requirements provided nutritional guidelines set include out components milk fruitsvegetables grains meat alternate five servings Some may district service Operation Days Times during hours days after weekends holidays chooses both same day there three times waive time Rates Salem Free Family line cash lieu commodities applicable Reducedprice Paid above requirement necessary landscape before discussing little over Oregonian attended reported governments main provider Century grants fund funds support creation learning centers academic opportunities nonschool particularly attend highpoverty lowperforming nearly century notable presence large small organizations Examples Boys Girls Club YMCAs growing trend apartment complexes increase accessibility families Despite still great Currently third unsupervised afternoons Childhood Insecurity Poverty conceptualize role frequency insecurity among According First Oregons data book almost live Furthermore published Feeding America formerly known Americas Second Harvest found average were insecure commonly nutrition plays crucial fighting Given fill play when outside Alliance After Washington wwwafterschooallianceorg Reno Janet Richard Riley Working Families Safe Smart AfterSchool Darby DIANE Publishing Retrived Status County Data Book wwwcffoorg Cook United STatse Methodology utilized several examine impact includes look focused designed affects why started others have insight into growth implementation material derived surveys interviews observation source survey conducted distributed TriCounty Clackamas Multnomah counties chosen because region largest concentration comprised urban suburban rural communities Fortyfive return returned schoolbased communitybased second personal carried fall twentytwo inside Tricounty gain parts majority interviewed Clubs former Interviews ASK work across array Lastly observations occurred visits volunteering Even though explicitly mentioned another key formation limitation currently does require providers registered thus exist Consequently reflect input drawn comments current about face stopped participating Another major sample attempt attitudes towards snapshot emerging themes series prompts deeper holistic exploration ultimately Results Quantitative Analysis valuable introduction Graph displays using Prior even federally evident strong correlation increased introduced twice dramatically seven Between percent along When looking historical remember could qualified one option until extends Qualitative reveals decided start accessing glimpse gives explanation understanding barriers affecting continued Overall overwhelmingly positive response regarding results indicated feel made effective financially sustainable Clear highlighting quickly emerged asked affected responses took advantage kids hungry just isnt enough asking help Respondents noted attracts creates building decreases behavioral problems increases childrens focus encountered trends related issues preparation lack financial resources volunteers sustain Statewide shared thoughts difficulties marketing technical assistance concludes bringing forth operational would come room ask anything eatwe noticed happening lot watched walking around housing complex dinner snacking whatever get hands onsome uncooked ramen noodles crunchy thing Fran Weick Resident Manager Human Solutions affordable properties Both explained detail sheds light extended effects operation expressed yet taken Benefits Reasons Operating Students clear feed Several due busy schedules lunch early With ending late evening energy Mike Jezewski Director Police Activities League Portland dont home center night seen depend reason freak said middle high going corner store buy cheap filling junk him healthy accessible alternative Many access complete nutritious otherwise received needs parents didnt fending themeselves Rhonda Hoffine North Bend District wasnt sufficient especially older grade Dorie Vickery Adminstrator Extended Learning Central Offering previously paid budget Almost Complaints being pleas seconds common occurrences like drop bucket came jumped One specific ability teens Sondra Ross Building Healthy Enterprise emphasized absurd doesnt stop turns Interviewees cases actually whether choices throughout Jessica Whelan Springfield High arent stigma open highlighted fact larger appealing often got bored simple crackers greater variety foods turn makes healthier Organizations paying pocket hard purchase Stacy Simpson Coordinator Troutdale Apartments Before bought couldnt afford balanced really supplementing extra private Now complain anymore Sharon Tabor Eugene note beneficial indentified interviewees see directly helps part Providers wide range reasons appreciation making difficult find Fred Reyes Rogue Valley tremendous asset myself parent getting off net had ensures lives addition freeing Holly Lett Vose Elementary express approval balance portions cost Nearly most scenarios prior buying own higher incentive switch Michael Vetter losing having worry money Laura Lirette Former Site Arbor Glen our pulse what improvements Parents overwhelming pleased classes hot bus ride tell huge supports covering labor transportation breaking covers everything purchasing oftentimes already limited budgets frees invest education Shannon Wilson Harold Oliver Primary SUN pointed Schools priority uncommon providedhelps channel programmatic elements Sustainable funding becomes districts economic uncertainty described dollars freeze tough wouldnt able much needed without educators caregivers importance incorporating doing consistent way attract Shortly starting realized seeing numbers respondents saw student lost supplement kidsthe peanut butter jelly sandwiches werent consistently dependent preparing available ingredients Participation doubled now result coming dropin tutoring sessions mandatory been amazing referenced recruitment tool ties goal positively engaging reference Its nice recruiting definitely draw here instead streets possibly causing mischief saves tax payers long run engage group viewed vulnerable atrisk negative behaviors Fight Crime Invest peak commit crimes victims cause car crash smoke drink use drugs recommended decrease juvenile crime argument acknowledged continues propel create stated academically entices them pulling teeth Val Bako Supervisor Beaverton echoed Whalens sentiment asserting Aloha homework club Beyond door affect attention span behavior Over Choice Juvenile wwwfightcrimeorg helped carrot gets draws Test scores plain active impossible your met daily basis pathway engaged picture surveyed fewer benefit enhanced his choosing themselves promotes During facilitate Operators apartmentbased unanimously happened realmsamong mealtime consume interact coordinator apartments developed friendships replicate helping modeled interaction seemed communication contact managers developments stay touch neededit build brought together stable style teaching socialization skillsthe magic sitting down bond learn Debra Jones Housing Authority Lincoln Our want enhances mission safe space fullfill Michelle Jensen Challenges Logistical encountering logistical challenge touched upon theme emerge allowing everyone taking away too teachers position clean curriculum Larger sometimes than regular session usually multiple periods grouping infrastructure few gave examples equipment warmers pay Lynne Reinoso inspection fees big barrier sanitation Because place burden considering environments requires smoothly vending practice describe hire someone invite friends siblings frequently very Chilton Timmons Lynch Wood Community difficulities keep warm hardest connecting closest refused extend services recommend finding ways eaiser nontraditional scale cover final difficulty training rules regulations workdays nonfood turnover ongoing abreast recording properly staffing cant Small tend heavily smaller full person extremely supervise immediately acquiring longer existed clarifying funded intended self supporting possible discontinued adequate continue once granting period Training challengeit nature people expand different required aspect easy Beth Unverzagt Executive involved efforts improve manages administration Two inadequate issue revolved exceeds Educations effectively respond campaign always plan fullblown outreach administrative follow committed right foot ensure successful incredibly intensive summation roadblocks personnel demands created Best Practice partnering coordinate vend Funding wanted went administer distirct commented far easier previous experience knowledge Simply put business meets strategies skill running become soon Luckily Not partner recounts take new Often partnership successfully vacation exemplary models week Fridays ampm serves MarionPolk Share regional bank lunches receiving spring break Last SalemKeizer unable devote implemented duties director recently Francine Zandol Monmouth banks Marion Polk organize continuing becoming CONCLUSION 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| 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 | Food Retailers, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | 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 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| Growing a Healthy Food System in Southern Arizona | Eric Hoffman | 2009 | Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Community Members, Policymakers, Service Providers | 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 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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 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| You Are What You Eat: Community Food Education Guide | Kayleigh Gamble | 2009 | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | You Are What You Eat: Community Food Education Guide serves as a tool for community leaders to initiate a dialogue around healthy eating, educate community members about… Read more | Emerson Fellow | You Are What Eat Community Food Education Guide Facilitators Manual Farm alliance Louisville February Office Portland Avenue Phone Fax Frankfort Shelby Street produced Kayleigh Gamble Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Table Contents Introduction Short and Long Term Goals III The Role the Facilitator Organizer Presenter Presentation Part Diet Health VII Nutrition VIII Conclusion Planning Ahead Glossary References Thank you for taking active interest your own health wellbeing those around Initiating dialog healthy eating first step restoring our USDAs Dietary Guidelines Americans states more individual knows choices they have providing people with information about diet will better equipped make that contribute their families communities starting point building community food journey continues looking beyond habits examining system local state national even international level addition being aware foods eat recognize importance knowing where comes from how was grown harvested distributed Our concern not limited dinner table but includes treatment earth economic farmers city residents equal access many other components just facilitator encouraged continue process education empowerment asking her his critically examine current envision equitable production distribution consumption Alliances assessment Bridging Divide Growing SelfSufficiency Supply another valuable tool guide discussion insecurity identifying needs understanding past common vision future can rebuild family goal encourage think related should used initiate necessary audience memorize all presentation Rather meant diets different throughout day Through support individuals identify what are begin take steps transform way Although this introduces very basic nutrition also important emphasize participants learn focus solely include producers distributors fellow consumers nurtures grows Individual must seen interdependent urban rural generations When Locally Integrated Economy Kentucky which provides opportunity live sustainable lives While depends there external barriers hard nurture bodies fresh For some easily accessible others There might issues affordability quality andor variety offered All these due structural injustices within long term members explore become empowered works everyone Alliance serve resource who want build movement regain control Participants contact CFA find out get involved work action moving towards either independently help organize group agree participate Changes lifestyle require motivation bringing together has transforming Bringing creates space aspects racial socioeconomic inequalities exist face goals forward plan them closer himself familiar contents powerpoint presentations shehe prepared engage appropriately Many slides animation requires participation attention Going through its Slideshow format beforehand prepare interaction between This manual give guidance engaging facilitators creativity ideas Every lead differently welcomed equally interactive educational ask MANY QUESTIONS POSSIBLE may already know lot tap into audiences knowledge share each following notes suggestions Reading over useful organization reflect divided three parts discusses illnesses chronic diseases poor details morbidity mortality rates disparities segment illuminate relationship Groups according DASH meal USDA emphasis here balance among groups Specific given fruits vegetables less than half Metro recommended serving amount per week disparity most highlights having supportive changes required presents needed determine goes relationships grow key promoting real persons discuss ways one making gives Again presented main purpose strengthen 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obstacles overcome order things achieve rest environment person reach question address elements concept show something Have define when means Because element contributes look varieties options See read loud heard before How Remember try much possible start thinking overview included sizes taken Much compiled well resources online Once done sharing allow answers appear screen formatted specific animations introduced appropriate pace slide appears sees name image relating nutrients additional click adults examples size tips optimal slowly time adult difficulties right getting full choice adding Sometimes changing learning new experimenting recipes open tastes expand First After responding enjoy cooking never More especially reminder illness plate meals balanced helps ensure consumed preparing balancing lots flexibility overwhelmed brainstorm small dietary concerns foresee Awareness Encourage Balanced Plate Switching processed whole major change consumes Making planning readily smaller benefits plenty create negative consequences relying Processed offer short carry easier rely prepacked however longterm effects extremely detrimental Eating preparation outside exchange buying after Keep good Continue whenever link Whole provide essential Without vulnerable various deficiencies clearly understand choose Variety Vitamins Minerals likely deficient does unidentified why opposed nutritional supplements benefit vitamins minerals vitamin mineral functions merely photos encompass nutrient everyday volunteer reading revealing Reminder during every body compares Why Name topic complex systems free spend little Some desired Can industrial farm California transportation farming practices economies freshness pricing etc farmer economy justice deserve existing initiatives LIFE SmoketownShelby Park Farmers Market Victory Stone Soup Kitchen CLIFE Corner Stores Supporting Fresh Stops Urban Gardeners Guild check learned would now events activities problems healthier organizing created facilitate exploration CFAs Assessment historical framework Other ongoing projects Jefferson Country Chapter markets policy campaigns everyones putting energy imagination ground Animation text appearing disappearing accordance mouse spacebar forwardbackward arrows keyboard eaten general condition mind injury damage defect disease functioning properly refined additives Examples grains frozen unprocessed meats poultry fish act nourishment nourished using nourish Nutrients sources home processing integrated enhance social particular geographic location population Justice oppression discrimination inequality maintains ecosystems Sustainability ability maintain processes biodiversity productivity allows replenished life productive meaningful present Department Human Services Agriculture Finding Your Way Healthier Washington Government Printing Evaluation Status Report Wellness December Edition January | ||
| Healthy Corner Stores for Healthy New Orleans Neighborhoods | Sarah Custer | 2009 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Food Access, Food Retail | Community Members, Food Retailers, Service Providers | 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 | |
| Working Towards Wellness: An Assessment of the School Health Environment… | Veronica Conti | 2009 | Advocacy and Education, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, School Wellness Policies, Wellness | Children, School Staff, Students | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Working Towards Wellness: An Assessment of the School Health Environment at Ames Middle School raises awareness about the strengths and challenges of the school health environment in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Corner Store Program Possibilities in Louisville | Benjamin Bowman | 2009 | Food Access, Food Retail | Food Retailers, Urban Communities | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Corner Store Program Possibilities in Louisville explores the possibilities for and barriers to increasing healthy food access through partnerships with corner store owners.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Community Food Assessment of Bedford-Stuyvesant | Girmay Zahilay | 2010 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, New York, New York | Community Food Assessment of Bedford-Stuyvesant documents the severely limited access to healthy foods in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn and the effect this has on community health.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | COMMUNITY FOOD ASSESSMENT BEDSTUY Girmay Zahilay Community Partnerships City Harvest National Emerson Fellowship Congressional Hunger Center BEDFORDSTUYVESANT TABLE CONTENTS Acknowledgments Purpose Statement III Preface Introduction the CFA Why Needed Methodology Main Report Section Background and Profile Summary The Food Retail Environment Habits Awareness Closer Look Bodegas Existing Framework Key Recommendations Appendix Eighth Avenue Floor New York wwwcityharvestorg ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS one can tell you more about community issues faces than people who live Thus this Assessment would not have been possible without dedication input openness residents BedStuy Brooklyn thank all those that participated our surveys interviews programming also like bodega owners gave their time during business hours communitys eating habits Furthermore organizations were willing share knowledge for sake project Department Health Mental Hygeine District Public Office Coalition Against Rescue Mission Agape Social Services Council NYC Restoration Corporation Mayors Comprehensive Neighborhood Economic Development Trust Youthmarket Farm Share Macedonia Disciples Christ greatly appreciate two agencies Paran Baptist Church Open Door graciously allowing survey large groups clients while they used soup kitchens Finally was made vast number publications studies cited throughout every section them providing with thorough thoughtprovoking data informed much report primary staff worked planning facilitation writing include Fellow from Carla Kaiser Senior Manager Sheila Crowley Director Lam Intern Columbia University They following other members contributed various parts Keltus Campo Kristen Mancinelli Marianna Silfa Rosanna Campitiello Jenique Jones Cover photo obtained httpfarmstaticflickrcom_ffedfdjpg PURPOSE STATEMENT purpose create platform improve access demand availability healthy affordable food Identifying gaps perceived whereby are able Determining what research has done listening reactions leaders local activists ways resources expertise bridge Bed Stuys vision itself network public private based interested improving environment Providing menu funding opportunities support efforts affordability PREFACE INTRODUCTION CITY HARVEST rescue organization served Citys hungry over years saved millions pounds good going waste distributed need five boroughs addition its emergency programs pantries however strives address underlying hunger including foods low income because dietrelated illnesses tend concentrated areas where most frequently utilize partners understand tackle health problems Since inception expanded initiatives provide nutrition education increase produce build capacity works Healthy Neighborhoods multidepartmental initiative through aims four neighborhoods South Central Bronx BedfordStuyvesant Staten Islands North Shore Its goals working stimulate systems serve these communities achieves Assessments Nutrition Education Mobile Market distributions pilot projects Supported Agriculture Buying Clubs key partnerships iconic truck making way down Manhattan delivery THE program component seeks document reality available target learn perceptions experiences identifies obstacles well creates sustainable solutions overcome Overall sought identify both system enabling make healthier use Recognizing work facilitated specific neighborhood previously conducted additional added Staff WHY NEEDED Harvests targeting Bedford Stuyvesant high poverty rate incidence disease status desert This will vehicle gathering regarding subsequently determine how best further strengthen collaborative action results METHODOLOGY information collected combination preliminary outline written structure Table Contents each rolling basis Footnotes bottom any page cite sources secondary quotations Secondary Data Various Census Bureau Administration Childrens Headwaters Group provided very detailed Several maps charts graphs significant findings visual representations Primary SURVEYS surveying interviewing organizational Two Ralph Utica Kingston Throop subway stations along line Forty surveyed using free metro cards incentive respondents living excluded subsequent statistical analysis Survey Monkey second third round churches Because sitting lunch opposed rushing station extended three pages order gather Combined group achieved again non Field Surveys Total Completed See full INTERVIEWS While focused collecting quantitative largely compiling qualitative outlooks familiar certain aspects accomplished asking openended questions instead having respond multiple choice ranging kitchen volunteers government workers shared perspective Their anecdotes shaped general themes essential quotes importantly ideas could intersect ongoing Eighteen completed via face sessions phone discussions There sets designed fields tap into specialized interviewee For example there advocate advocates Greenmarket forth Interviews interview MAIN REPORT BACKGROUND AND PROFILE Issues October United States faced unemployment highest seen light economic downturn million Supplemental Assistance Program SNAP formerly known Stamps help put table August Americans seeking assistance testament devastatingly levels insecurity USDA defines times enough active life Current shows insecure households grew With spike many middle families found themselves unable reasons financial viability physical dearth options serious issue lead impairments growth cognitive development children concurrently producing diseases such diabetes 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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 | Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | 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 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| 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 | Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | 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 | |
| Strength in Numbers | Amber Roberts | 2010 | Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture | Communities of Color, Policymakers | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | Strength in Numbers documents the lack of sources for data analyzing food insecurity rates among Oregonians of color in a historical, demographic and policy-oriented context, while highlighting… Read more | Emerson Fellow | SSttrrenggtth iin Numberrss Opporrttuniittiiess tto IImprrovve Food SSeccurriittyy Daattaa Assssessss tthe Needss off Orreggoniiaanss Collorr February Amber Roberts Congressional Hunger Center Summary The Oregon Task Force has been charged with the responsibility conduct research regarding dimensions hungeri advocate for all hungry Oregonians improve access services and recommend policies that contribute ultimate goal eradicating hungerii That duty extends populations communities regardless size location challenges associated meeting need set out create Ending Before Begins Oregons Call Action plan inspire people diverse backgrounds from across state take action end food insecurity hunger integrity intention was preserved through collection information via statewide survey community forums interviews summit analyses data sets aims ensure needs underserved underrepresented are reflected its public policy agenda this objective mind intentionally incorporate voices input coloriii began engage members advocates service providers specific project team made attempts examine statelevel internal knowledge Preliminary inquiry indicated there insufficient sources make conclusive statements about current void represents untold experiences thousands This report examines better measures amongst color provides basic historical context some faced those proposes variety recommendations applications Background defined condition which one lacks enough income resources gain consistent maintain active healthy lifestyle number factors likelihood household will experience including unemployment renting home opposed owning having noncitizen headiv More often than not individuals who struggling their ends meet financially secondhighest percentage experiencing very low nationv result economic strain caused recent recession high rates cost living approximately had security These numbers remained despite fact households received emergency boxes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP benefitsvii most USDA only reflect American likely increased situation worsened United States linked various socioeconomic individual Race ethnicity two salient characteristics For past ten years Household Security Reports published Department Agriculture have shown nation more whitesviii consistency makes significant following tableix illustrates population breakdown race African Black Indian Alaska Native Asian Hawaiian Other Pacific Islander MultiRacial Persons Hispanic Latino origin White persons latest Ethnicity Progress Board shows becoming increasingly statex demographic composition transforms should evolve change where racial ethnic diversity intersection these circumstances demands attention Examination determinants insights into what might look like What Know designed Benchmarks measure states social wellbeingxi provide evidence disparities Latinos Americans indicators proof levels higher white counterparts However correlations between negative education financial status lead compounded disadvantage long runxii Some include Financial Stability whole exception Asians Islanders tend less stable counterpartsxiii means poverty lower homeownership While stability determinant studies show when rises fallxiv Health Insurance uninsured counterpartsxv Rising healthcare costs coupled lack coverage can prove debilitating unpredictable burden quickly leave money groceries Education Level college completion All school counterpartsxvi Educational achievement strongly correlated since earn workforce indications work done understand connection Contemporary scholarship relies upon blend statistical science define relationships Social outcomes andor ethnicities intervening practices impacted waysxvii causal variable without precise measurements analysts definitive understanding full impact certain groups Historical Context Themes Relevant Community Affairs Officers Federal Reserve Brookings Institute sponsored study profile concentrated country led existencexviii findings nuances themes emerge Below patterns particularly relevant accompanied thoughts expressed sentiments Displacement Populations Under Western Termination Act Klamath large Tribes governments abolished lands taken revoked NAYA Making Invisible Visible Even our strong equitably distributed There false perceptions longer exist chronic undercounts inaccurate stereotypes perpetuate misconception misunderstandings decisions limit other city live Visiblexix history riddled complicated contentious disputes land rights Many continue face institutional barriers legislation forcibly displaced poorer quality subsequently limited opportunity development servicesxx Gentrification Urban Communities When first moved here you could still find affordable housing area easy MAX neighbors were great feel Ive put down roots hereI realize dont see old anymore lot them Gresham farther rents cheaper Once get pushed your neighborhood theres place come together know connected once State Oregonxxi Discriminatory establishment characterized segregation Exclusionary zoning created racially distinct neighborhoods support networks Eventually found themselves disconnected urban renewal gentrified neighborhoodsxxii Barriers Access ForeignBorn Residents Were looking leadFor worst thing culture assistance codependency break pattern able leadership roles act refugees eight months federal they eightmonth window way life Most lowincome jobs would normally available immigrant refugee families economy Folks want They three Its pay just arent Street Roots West Meets Eastxxiii nations foreignborn tripled million immigrants arrive employment opportunities xxiv residents constitute disproportionately share poor complexities citizenship far too examined topographic cultural industrial dramatically demography over time indepth interaction further inform issue relates present Current Research Gaps use surveys Two commonly used Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Population Survey Supplement Both allow level sample sizes draw statistically general majority cannot conclusively surveyed small any inferences entire hiatus four provided profiles because cases respondents certify results being representative Bank monitors distribution but does collect recipients Human Services carefully participation monthly clients help period extent also noted sufficient Those unique comprised entirely nonwhites represent group merits Opportunities Improve Modify Data Collection Practices Incorporate Methods oversampling existing ascertain larger administrators selfidentified smaller margins error meaning Conduct metaanalysis methods identify best assessment allows researchers compare insight national Expand CommunityBased Participatory CBPR Members organization representatives collaborate enhance courses actionxxv establishes sense ownership stakeholders draws perspectives Case Studies Target personal narratives numerically Allocate Resources Establish forum scholars analyze regular basis Regular methodical discipline occupation creates trends new developments Provide funding Expansion requires implementation initiatives Moving Forward homogenous within imperative policymakers choose selfidentify belonging uniqueness regionally concerns may experienced Central example gather connections communitybased organizations leaders established extremely helpful Partnership collaboration necessary implement meaningful Relationship building essential developing approaches built sustained singular solution ending manifestation series different many central piece conversations concerning section Every source becomes immeasurable reducing Connections offices doing issues mentioned list exhaustive Adelante Mujeres wwwadelantemujeresorg Fund wwwbufororg Intercultural Organizing wwwinterculturalorganizingorg Ecumenical Ministries wwwemoregonorg Immigrant Refugee Organization wwwircoorg Mano Family wwwmanomanofamilycom Youth wwwnayapdxorg wwworegonactionorg Advocacy Commissions Office wwworegongovOAC Public Policy wwwocpporg League Minority Voters wwwOregonlmvorg University Extension Service wwwextensionoregonstateedu Portland wwwpdxeduprc wwwulpdxorg Notes uses language describe ranges Low reduced desirability diet little indication intake Very multiple disrupted eating Relief Revised Statutes ORS Formerly iii paper term refers nonwhite America black mixedrace descent ivBartfeld Dunifon Nord Carlson Factors Account StatetoState Differences EIB Economic November http wwwersusdagovpublicationsEIBeibpdf Mark Margaret Andrews Steven Home Page Web Feb Edwards Understand Insecurity Rural Fact Sheets Version Jan vii End viii ERSUSDA Briefing Room Recommended Readings Census Bureau QuickFacts County httpquickfactscensusgovqfdstateshtml accessed January Report Benchmark Biennial Publications httpwwworegongovDASOPBobm_pubsshtml_Race___Ethnicity_Report December httpwwworegongovDASOPBobmshtml_OBM_Update_Process xii Lin Ann Chih David Harris Colors Poverty Why Racial Ethnic Disparities Persist National Briefs httpwwwnpcumichedupublicationspolicy_briefsbriefindexphp xiii xiv Putting Table httpwwwersusdagovAmberwavesFebFeaturesPuttingFoodhtm xvi xvii Holland PThe linking causality Lessons standardized testing Rac Society xviii Offices Institution Enduring Challenge Concentrated Across San Francisco Development Consumer httpwwwfrbsforgcpreport xix Portlands Homepage wwwnayapdxorgimagesmakingtheinvisibledocumentVisibleCampaign proofpdf xxi StateofBlackOregon httpwwwulpdxorgStateofBlackOregonhtml xxii xxiii Who Cant Afford Free Speech httpstreetrootswordpresscomwestmeets 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| 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 | Advocates (including legal advocates), Policymakers, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | 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 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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 concentration tract category carry rebuild devastating suffer rent notes Distribution Sites Its culture narrative faithbased brochures Latino That parking mobile unit percentage Refer charts outline restrictive Documentation Required gross lunch Prove |
| Harnessing Youth Voice in the Fight Against Hunger: The Role… | Megan Mills-Novoa | 2010 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP) | School Staff, Students, Youth | Albuquerque, Domestic, New Mexico | Harnessing Youth Voice in the Fight Against Hunger: The Role of Youth in Evaluating Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs Within Albuquerque Public Schools provides an overview of Albuquerque… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Harnessing Youth Voice the Fight Against Hunger The role youth evaluating federal nutrition assistance programs within Albuquerque Public Schools Taylor Cyr Grade Megan MillsNovoa Bill Emerson National Fellow New Mexico Community Foundation Elev Acknowledgments would like thank students who participated some aspect this project Specifically Samuel Ochoa Alex Rodriguez Cinthia Salazar Paolo Perez Isabella Perales Alfredo Perea LaVette Martinez Shyann Cordero Brianna Williams involved Initiative and advisory class Tamara Lopez for sharing their thoughts ideas Daniel Lau immeasurable support editorial contributions also Lindsay Theo Nora Chavez Parry Silcox Martha Sousa Lastly Kathy Sullivan Shana McDavis Conway mentorship guidance Miriam Passman Jessica Sayers Table Contents Executive Summary Childhood Food Security Insecurity Experiences with Methods Defining Interviews School Breakfast Program Lunch Translating Feedback into Positive Change Conclusion Notes Purpose Study This report seeks highlight importance voices focusing majority evaluative processes used USDA Nutrition Service school districts assess serving are quantitative measures meals served program participation rates These assessment tools not incorporate student perceptions these ontheground efficacy discusses engaging consulting when assessing mechanisms gathering such data objective provide staff district administrators schoollevel cafeteria managers organizers working environment resource advocating incorporation voice well example how can collected interpreted Key Findings interviewed identified hunger significant problem community that affects ability peers themselves learn develop Students three main causes joblessness family instability lack access nutritious foods expressed breakfast was important learning though perception did correlate need utilizing highlighted issues associated contribute underutilization eligible stigma low food quality inconvenience universally felt lunch better serve more had free reduced systems Child recession deepened unemployment continued rise insecurity reached its highest levels since began collecting national security Children have been disproportionately affected current all children were insecure compared household average alarmingly high rate among jeopardizes future Numerous studies shown higher risk health developmental problemsiii Christy Bird Federal Women Infants WIC Supplemental Assistance SNAP NSLP Adult Care CACFP SBP work insure throughout able caloric nutritional needs met Through millions American they otherwise unable receive however reach due implementation outreach Sydney Sandoval order identify ways which essential provided space present perspectives around them young communities identifying areas improvement seldom included evaluation exclusion from disservice nation rely fulfill Mexican households experienced hardshipiv hardship defined Research Action Center FRAC money buy Poverty key cause living poverty averagev means roughly one quarter under line Recent two times needed meet familys basic meaning even than becoming experiencing hardshipvi Floripa Olguin evident number presence utilization component insuring Approximately third population lives making largest city state Due prevalence especially crucial based effective providing public nonprofit schools residential childcare institutions commodities reimbursement snacks guidelines Free below Reduced between linevii year enrolled APS those through NSLPviii most elements Isabell Stephenson inclusion element understanding successes shortcomings effort engage diverse experience variety strategies preparing group approximately hundred invited participate photovoice focused everyday relationship teenagers photos presented images Nazhoni Cunejo Additionally four focus groups held middle discussions what things done help part writing definition large piece paper placed classroom activity called Popular Knowledge allowed share personal popular definitions way understand Scott Schrader followed oneonone interviews about has suggestions could Particularly relevant excerpts interview transcripts organized follow themes Following each theme short analysis feedback What does mean sometimes having enough wanting where you might hungry empty stomach Being Want Need eat When want Not something your growls Because tells Going without sometime eating Sarah Marzulli think issue because parents kids dont job someone People maybe dad left home divorce Diego Reyes Karem Malagon happening often now there jobs There anybody here going affect grow older They growing people but stop much junk healthier That probably why keep getting hungrier Junk doesnt really fill will tastes good poor lot live stuff then Our human body survive wont healthy wouldnt life ERROR stackunderflow OFFENDING COMMAND STACK |
| Considering the Costs of Senior Hunger and the Benefits of… | Meisha McDaniel | 2010 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Seniors, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Domestic, Washington, DC | Considering the Costs of Senior Hunger and the Benefits of Federal Nutrition Programs explores factors affecting the food security of older D.C. residents and the impact of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Considering the Costs Senior Hunger and Benefits Federal Nutrition Programs Washington Why Investment Food More Important Now Than Ever February Meisha McDaniel Bill Emerson National Fellow Table Contents Executive Summary Acknowledgements Findings Part Call ActionConsidering Insecurity Introduction What How Many Seniors Are atRisk Being Insecure Health Outcomes Associated with Characteristics Put for InsecureError Bookmark not defined There Connection between Income Error Trends Projections HungerError Response Elderly SNAP Participation Stamp ReceiptError III Survival FittestEconomic Security among Extent Distribution DCError Methodology Financial Factors Preventing Older Adults from Acquiring Erosion Retirement Savings Gaps Care The Cost Housing Price Transportation Access Related District Connections Community Consumption Patterns Household Chronic DiseaseError Obesity Diabetes Economic Impact Columbia CommunityBased Available Supplemental Assistance Program SNAPFood Stamps Commodity CSFP Farmers Market SFMNP ENP Congregate Meals Friends HomeDelivered HDMs NonGovernmental Strategic Outreach Can Relieve Improve Households Coordinate Expand Leveraging Existing Resources Conclusion recognition food insecuritycommonly known hungerhas been forefront public dialogue nation struggles recover rising unemployment rates mass foreclosures prices Anecdotal accounts swelling lines soup kitchens pantries offices across were confirmed when United States Department Agricultures Research Service ERS released its annual survey domestic hunger found that insecurity had peaked demonstrated highest reported since report was first developed two landmark studies Wheels Association America Foundation MOWAAF highlighting prevalence trends consequences individuals older prompting initiate own campaign end senior Using information provided within this investigation roughly million people age estimated have experienced some form based national patterns figure actually expected much higher date application led inquiry how overlapping effects recent economic crisis aging Baby Boomers reaching Medicare eligibility budgetary crunch facing government agencies would impact now Districts near future This aims uncover connections sociological causes limited access Washingtonians development nutritionrelated chronic illnesses potential savings garnered investing seniorserving nutrition programs paperless benefits administration developing system nutritional assessment referral address needs elderly clients who are increasingly choosing remain community after retirement place Testimony Long Term Ombudsman Committee Whole which charged affairs claimed convinced seriously focused ready meet upcoming demand current service network July noted declining participation there lot work left done hungry adults made possible generous support technical assistance staff Congressional Center CHC Solutions DCHS Action FRAC like extend gratitude volunteers following organizations shared their time knowledge Arthur Capper sites Carver Terrace East Capitol Street Aging Iona Services Special thanks out invaluable feedback encouragement guidance well field research informed Alexandra Ashbrook Dara Cooper Rachel Robert Egger Wanda Flibbonds Gregory Foy Amy Johnson Kimberly Perry Joni Podschun Kristin Roberts Katie Vinopal Ayanna Williams Selected Facts tied Mississippi poverty rate least residents Hispanic employed rent tend than percent average all ages Local observing show certain groupsAfricanAmericans females widows did complete high schooltend disproportionately impacted half spent more income level used determine affordable housing oneinten lack health insurance Residents Wards live areas grocery stores purveyors fresh Body Mass Index diabetes levels rest city spend six times care same excellent very good annually total costs seniors diseases particularly cardiovascular disease prevalent general adult population predicted cost approximately dollars respectively rapid technological innovation eradication life expectancy steadily increasing men women years longer born ago However millions struggling acquire satisfies fruits difficult reap over five citizens atrisk later problems cohort coupled fuel many especially those living fixed incomes demands being able quality nutritious spans beyond palpable such obesity undernutrition can also lead depression affected premature displacement inflict excessive burdens make significant proportion emergency recipients but historically underrepresented summary explore demographics often overlooked characteristics associated heightened vulnerability President American Society UCLA Professor Fernando TorresGil ultimately felt everyone Malnutrition exacerbating disability decreasing resistance infection extending hospital stays caregivers worry caregiving entire country pays related increase complication mortality light substantial expansion coming escalating impetus proactive addressing thus preventable utilization both urgent essential For purposes observed along continuum ranging having rely socially unacceptable methods acquiring stealing scavenging obtaining services feeling anxious about deprived due limitations exhibiting involuntary recurrent prolonged disrupted eating because household lacks necessary resources Agriculture UDSA uses term describe condition scarcity intermittently terminology replaced phrase though applicable apt describing physical pain deficiencies resulting experience Throughout variety terms will diminished interchangeably USDA has usage acknowledging availability households Reviews See Holben concept definition relationship httpwwwnationalacademiesorgcnstatConcept_and_Definition_of_Hunger_Paperpdf further explanation topic measurement different ERSUSDA Measuring httpwwwersusdagovBriefingFoodSecuritymeasurementhtm High securityHouseholds anxiety consistently accessing adequate Marginal quantity intake substantially reduced Low securityat risk hungerHouseholds desirability diets normal Very low securityAt during year one members lacked money other data Current Population Survey CPS Core Module groundbreaking reports revealed depth severity Over describes periods where supply uncertain these sampled suffered According updated study analyzed incidence rose markedly relies Ziliak Gunderson Causes Consequences Future Prepared Poverty University Kentucky Inc available httpDocumentDocid Differences Rural Urban Areas httpwwwmowaaorgDocumentDocid decade progressed additional security bringing estimation around three Although purport less vulnerable likely secure nonelderly highly diverse dynamic example yaxis Figure portrays although growth decline societal factors generation recession consistent actual number depicted right Source Excerpted Nord Persons Family Economics Review Issue httpwwwcnppusdagovPublicationsFENRVnfenrvnpdf inadequate include immune response impairment function institutionalization activity risks coronary heart Even marginally category indicating severe face threats increased likelihood poor fair greater activities daily chances suffering energy lower intakes major vitamins Nationally most insecure white NonHispanic under retired disabled metro receive grandchild home All remaining constant increases attributes below line AfricanAmerican Latino never completed school unemployed divorced separated renting isolated holds liquid wealth net worth unique groups tends evident demographic categories These note social isolation 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| Re-imagining Bodegas: Stories of Community Involvement in the Healthy Bodegas… | Sarah Lyons | 2010 | Food Access, Food Retail | Community Members, Food Retailers | Domestic, New York, New York | Re-Imagining Bodegas: Stories of Community Involvement in the Healthy Bodegas Initiative describes the Adopt-a-Bodega process and offers three case studies illustrating the successes and challenges of the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Stories community involvement the Sarah Lyons Class Emerson Hunger Fellow Free Community Report Field Site The Healthy Bodegas Initiative New York City Department Health and Mental Hygiene Table Contents Introduction What AdoptaBodega Adoption Process Case Studies Brooklyn Franklin Lane High School East Harlem Manhattan Center for Science Mathematics South Bronx Womens Housing Economic Development Corporation WhedCo Metropolitan Next Steps Conclusion Keys Success Appendix Toolkit Instore Survey Training Guide notion that bodega stocks little more than chips soda cigarettes deeply ingrained minds many Yorkers People commonly assume bodegas corner stores just dont offer healthy options period This assumption reinforced every time Yorker goes sees one sad looking apple enormous candy selection doesnt ask store owner stock fresh produce are extremely common food source fact project which began September empowerment model geared towards increasing buyin building relationships stimulating demand healthier foods NYC part DOHMH name often elicits comments such Isnt oxymoron goal not help lowfat milk but also challenge understanding where when how whom can accessed only encourages owners begin introducing items invites members reimagine what role plays their lives program serves springboard communitys collective imagination future instead being considered will understood natural secure started has worked directly with over across Neighborhoods these three areas targeted because they face highest rates chronic disease heart high blood pressure diabetes obesity disparities among wealthier stunning For example there supermarkets per Wallis Philyaw Ellis Tirado Clarke Bedell Food Assessment Board Unpublished Raw Data Cover people Upper Side compared Central apples oranges bananas most fruit available adults overweight obese Currently working Star campaign Bodega intensive approach Approximately recruited participate month long cycle During outreach staff develops helping them promote past found would say sell whatever buy fruits vegetables sentiment led creation designed increase other Through organization choose nearby adopt encourage make changes think beneficial strives sustainability partnering school currently have effort connect schools organizations already through programs Wellness Council Eat Well Play Hard Move Improve Bucks sites even District Public Offices DPHOs own thus serving rest communities Putting out Feelers first created script use approaching While groups approached had some familiarity DOH heard was helpful writing introductory emails making initial phone calls average took schedule meeting any given Three attempted meet did work end met total communitybased CBOs were easy sells meaning idea resonated strongly individuals spoke main obstacle Gordon Chai Purciel Talwalkar Goodman Eating How Available Graham Kaufman Novoa Karpati Out Access North entral Matte Selenic Young Deitcher Obesity Look Across Generations overworked busy important possible dates flexible asked reschedule First Meetings accompanied Outreach Coordinator group within target area always traveled CBO giving background generally talk about history outcome Cycle then introduce supports review individual discussed vision students current ways incorporate into framework start asking shop suggest activities from toolkit might well emphasize ability customize fit needs Second Date second various forms harder meetings One presentation parents preschool another visit health teacher third tableing fair small yet recreation center between two six weeks get Strangely scheduled soonest ended trailing off could after believe contact person director she responsibilities while interested adopting pushed bottom her list liked pursue this site aggressively let therefore priority seems lag symptomatic slow pace challenging find balance persistence patience trying move process forward keep mind reliant resources motivation Alyssa Ruiz garden near manage your contacts carefully close touch necessary realize lack control ultimate Sustainable Relationships able sustain strong each our varied few days These become Two who Corps actually partnership both Jessica Anders Audrey Castillo DPHO Jenny Ninyo original Kerry McLean now together interesting different looks shape evolution adoption year its intention reconnecting relationship GCepin located blocks Last show like look They organized game Bingo answered questions eating access issues wanted build energy demonstrated last bring beyond walls hoped local option amongst classmates attended knew coordinators teaching fell After short HealthCorps national service peer mentoring initiative Coordinators empower teens underserved populations simple lifestyle enhance wellbeing resilience take message friends families neighbors all exchanged information emailed day later seeming excited possibility set couple went Patricia further having adopted however gearing Fair November thought best afterward She agreed Foray Scene served initiate conversations Students eat means talked Some responded everyday less Using poster pictures divided categories Try Instead recognized ate frequently Many pointed cakes yogurt opposite side mentioned wheat crackers baked cant why left better choice snack Most replied fat sugar effective technique engage felt right energized hyper tired sleepy easytoanswer question segue talking sugars give you away burn quickly leaving feeling sluggish suggested nuts whole fiber protein vitamins stop table minerals longer awake 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least backup event complicated gang incident resulted told leave Fortunately strangely stayed participated Jonathon leader discussing video deli There creative ideas focused connecting immediate action taken namely creating placing signs highlight choices okay putting Interestingly come farthest adoptabodega awkwardly Like emailing backandforth overcome confusion Jennys zone Despite minor setback things moving scheduling early October completing described cited supportive principal complement curriculum back demonstration impressed calm demeanor willingness steps Looking qualities partners should cultivate Dugeidy Ortiz trooped Pleasant Mini Market majority seem recruit Walking tiny underwhelmed sat nowhere Chips assaulted eye Felix joy affectionately known Papito listened interest smile explained hopes involve Papitos scavenger hunt carries open genuine connection His personal philosophy confided emphasis especially accessibility quality his native Dominican Republic disconnect views 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attending Lissa Dodington English opportunity resident assessment via unclear actual going grow invested term security wondered achieve objectives goals consisted presenting four advisory classes interactive PowerPoint explanation announced blockbyblock surveys proved parties achieved respective map resource develop specific pave earn required exploring hopefully empowered change visited twice hold surveying trainings mens womens much experience selfselected attend training although women engaged evident male difficult rowdy difficulties Jaclyn broke Chevonne Cato instore Four particular tags Tshirts clipboards walked streets recording places restaurants vendors etc Taking photo using disposable cameras recorded maps indicating completed assessed quantity availability interviewed gain challenges conducting field insights mini markets delis combinations grocery stand alone looked dirty didnt smell noted ads sugarsweetened beverages Arizona Iced Tea stood displayed window front teams 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| An Assessment of the Child & Adult Care Food Program… | Donna Leuchten | 2010 | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Families, School Staff, Students | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | An Assessment of the Child & Adult Care Food Program After-School Supper in Milwaukee Public Schools examines the impact of the supper meal on students, families, and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Assessment the CACFP Supper Program Milwaukee Public Schools Donna Leuchten Congressional Hunger Fellow February Page Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND History Federal Regulations AfterSchool Suppers Importance Activities Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act CNR METHODOLOGY RESULTS Meals Served and Demographics Typical Day MPS Site Meal Logistics Plate Waste Observation Opinions Food Impact Students Behavior Programming Families Staff Usefulness Knowledge Kohls Sponsorship OutofState Models AMPS Model MAJOR FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Executive Summary The Adult Care focuses providing meals low income children elderly adults while care facilities Through all afterschool providers have ability serve snacks enrolled enrichment programs students under years old select states meal are able began utilizing program suppers when piloted four supper sites pilot served free charge required additional funding succeed Since then has expanded schools Also October Wisconsin was added number Task Force assessed determine its impact stakeholders Afterschool Community Learning Center staff kitchen employees building service workers parents were included assessment also considered financial well summary various outofstate models major findings this include regulations requiring components including sides may contribute waste option saves many lowincome families money majority positive opinions Building perform tasks due but not receiving time complete current federal reimbursement rate does cover costs for some city governments become sponsors maximizing atrisk participation their communities Introduction According United States Department Agriculture USDA percent American million households experienced food insecurity methodology uses measure hunger report that fall into very security category meaning they multiple indicators reduced intake disruptive eating patterns Many those experiencing President Obama Vice Biden announced during campaign ending childhood priority May press release recognized link childrens development negative effects childs health behavior physical strategy utilizes antipoverty plan commitments build upon nutrition achieve goal During recession unemployment reached nationally more been relying than ever before Enrollment Supplemental Assistance SNAP formerly titled Stamps seen great increases enrollment with close benefits Participation Women Infants Children WIC increased over one since total individuals Schoolbased trends show need National School Lunch increase who qualify price which now make lunch Breakfast serving Although benefiting millions school hours stop summer enables across country eligible after This essential meet Obamas ensure receive healthy snack lets out day Services Economic Research Household Security Report httpwwwfnsusdagovcgaPressReleasesPRhtm FNSUSDAgov accessed December For America Tackling Domestic httpobamacdnnetcbfdeee_xumbnnupdf BarackObamacom Ibid Overview ERSUDSAgov httpwwwersusdagovBriefingSNAP httpwwwfnsusdagovpdwicmainhtm Data important task One three lives poverty With large urban district largest where approximately priced Beginning Fall help Stores twentyfive study identify best practices areas possible programming improvement Current observed interviews conducted Census Survey Censusgov httpwwwcensusgovacswwwProductsindexhtml Instruction Statistics Programs dpiwigov httpdpiwigovfnsprogstathtml Background dates back Congress established Special Service SFSPFC Law created threeyear extended another supplied grants provide outside both child Throughout history amended greatly notable changes separated CCFP Summer growing Omnibus Budget Reconciliation made cuts age limited eligibility Eligible adult cares Older Americans Two later name changed reflect addition allowing still excluded consider passed Healthy first group high rates violence drug alcohol abuse Under extension could reimbursements however denied Agricultural Risk Protection named two reimburses Connecticut Delaware Illinois Maryland Michigan Missouri Nevada New York Oregon Pennsylvania Vermont West Virginia District Columbia became most recently Legislative httpwwwfnsusdagovcndCareRegsPolicyLegislationhistoryhtm FRAC Resource FRACorg httpwwwfracorgafterschoolsuppershtml overseen FNS administered state departments DPI responsible monitoring visiting provides centers homeless shelters nutritious these must criteria having qualifying Reimbursement vary determined paid adjusted yearly inflation component every Snacks July through June Rates LunchSupper Snack Free Reducedprice Paid requirements set guidelines require following milk servings fruits andor vegetables grains protein Fact Sheet httpdpiwigovfnscacfphtml entirety unlike take offered them policy designed needed Boys Girls Clubs CLC order bought prepared However only covered Club agreed pay remaining successful year growth provided expensive disqualified aged fell Outside although reimbursed sliding scale based how categorized granted subsidize equipment purchase vending machines dispensing approved foods used reimburse purchases assistance locations throughout Rural Development Drug Administration Related Agencies Appropriations signed law full each located map below shows site displays percentage living census tract line level makes Open All Legislation OpenCongressorg wwwopencongressorgbillall January DRAFT After extremely keep safe constructive environment believed associated higher academic achievement greater interest education improved self image attendance risktaking especially middle Each involved includes Out Greater members likely graduate from less drink proficient math compared other youth volunteer give community revisits legislation five reauthorize improve ensures proper necessary lead scheduled expire September six month new deadline moved March Three bills introduced would directly affect Association Administrators Educationcom wwweducationcom Brian Scharfenberger email Bill Name Number Description Flexibility Expand Allows instead incentive encourage participate Ensuring Yearround EASY Access round Balancing Expands within bill allow eliminating allows breakfast III Methodology impacts gather information surveyed face person had sharing anecdote about inperson beginning end accompany observations surveys data collected student demographic Finally advocates department contacted currently AtRisk Waiver phone completed between winter Approximately totaling Questions focused liked favorite least habits survey parental consent form distributed visit available English Spanish allowed request see copy Student Parental Consent Appendices pages asked representing completing regarding effect work Worker input bilingual commented impacted family Parent Appendix page surveying observation procedure records entire process method checkout estimated wait documented Remaining items seven amount main course wasted leftover worker interviewed either unwillingness temporary substitute unable answer questions accurately shared get better sense exact demographics categories being younger ages assessing looked Six chosen waiver operate results constraints per subjective nature derived reporting half sampling convenience limitations useful feedback key MPSs supported value document difficulties implementing glimpse cities successfully implement Results broken sections section will depth detail operated Details plate discussed second present different assess utilize risk why impactful others levels Figure breakdown Income Breakdown Enrolled same cost whose earn months reports These billed grant reimbursable structured similar ways Below timeline typical bell rings brought cafeteria grade say computer grab handed graders depending walk enter digit PIN called throw trash helpers start picking wiping down tables benches received filling ready concentrate hour homework enjoy gym art game room Most shortly activity engage activities typically counted claimed purchasing inputted FastLane point match record Because gives extra energy nourish brains power methods sold older use assigned Some yet memorized numbers selling popular search software last Other searching homeroom classroom creating cheat sheet names PINs swipe cards Not scanner can scanned goes inputs computers using rosters found efficient fit participating stagger times class come avoid long little waiting example lined roster easier quicker larger expedite count electronically communicated office night Those reformatted format entered DPIs website operating difficult They rank indicating easy extreme difficulty lot kids wouldnt want eat because dont realize got excited Kitchen Staffs Opinion Reporting Process Very Easy Neutral Difficult create administrative prepare counts formatted claim Higher anecdotally said learning developing nutritional intended standards offer That case means refuse part even like restricts leaving Anecdotal evidence suggests policies raise concerns decided much eaten When trays left Fully Eaten consumed Partially Wasted did consume any consumption pattern Total Consumption Trends fully Thirty eight partially often Main Course Containing meat cheese peanut butter source Twenty Side sometimes starch Only mean scenarios completely given giving reduce Milk white chocolate strawberry Fortyfive Unopened cartons disposed Besides should share thought flexibility Likability menu consists rotating schedule sample know prefer Parents terms score parent strongly disliked neutral represent ratings gave Like Strongly Dislike reported feel ranked likability Anecdotally handful suggested coordinated particular side next there lack variety believe likes presents rankings answers Eight responses ones you never always illustrates What your Favorite Foods top chicken nuggets mozzarella pizza dippers Least Chicken Nuggets Mozzarella Pizza Dippers Cheese Hamburger Macaroni Quesadilla Peanut Butter Jelly Uncrustable Hot Ham Sandwich Pepperoni Stuffed Grilled chose jelly uncrustables item hot ham sandwiches Nutritional Value substantial Both think Similar rating system asking indicate respondent felt met needs Overwhelmingly response Meets Needs meets Twelve ranking staffs opinion Forty Slightly quarter scores Quantity meant enough satisfy too produce Again represents perfect Amount Enough Perfect Too Much believes youngest slightly oldest overall good compromise ideal question quantity resemble Sixtytwo size appropriate few hungry preferred sma ller mea sch ool satisfying noticed change comments comfortable answering home takes away Workers Observations Comments Being Hungry More Same answered fewer Twentyone hearing indicated examined suitable options positively affected Eighty negatively measurable Ninetyeight Overall noticeable difference Attention Attendance Decreased Change Increased attention shown saw guarantee necessity ate usually energize controlled Answers Having Another Night Will tonight receives lighter Based leave fill gap Does save Saves Family Money saving benefit Even though eats again Thank arguably factor adding load possibly sizeable welcomed entering supervising ensuring clean cleaning duty Hours How Thirteen decreased routine burden adds working employee preparing wipe Unlike decrease worked helpful floor dinner understand thirds Workload taking closer look comparison visible responded workload While rush worried considering affects usefulness utilized Useful kid respondents find Responses greatest Eleven without towards early media inform support Television radio online print advertisements aware knew role unaware informed making Fewer sponsorship looking Forces marketing occurred jumped dramatically played State model districts opportunity sponsor maximum closely spends production adequately Costs Cost Labor Rate Loss loss losses averages City Chicago conjunction dependent open budget approvals principals cold starting rather NSLP type projected Baltimore League local nonprofit contracts private vender deliver delivered daily smaller independently Kansas Neighborhood groups faith organizations purchased Harvesters bank Kids Caf onethird settings modeled preparation Delivered comes public organization chooses submit paperwork Louis Human vendor covers administration Albany Feeding Cafs organized existing churches etc Principals Cold prepackaged staffed Reimbursements Tax Levy Fund Philadelphia surrounding counties Archdiocese Sites agencies menus partners vendors warehousing distributing company central warehouse assembled files Education listed identified exist types nonprofits government speaking raised administer sources lower cases Major Findings Recommendations evaluate schedules Outofstate researched expand focus staffing Advocates examine regard References httpwwwfnsusdagovcndCareRegs PolicyLegislationhistoryhtm ______________________________ Never Sometimes Always ______ ___________________________ Yes Did morning yes Form Dear participates purpose requesting Your anonymous personal repercussions contact Emerson reason please return bottom returned cooperation Sincerely NOT _______________________________________________ Signature___________________________________________ Date_____________________ _______________________________ _________ Positive Negative None what paying _________________________________________ Work _____ There About School_____________________________________ _____________________________________ Justice Poster ________ olds __________ InLine Start time_______ End _______ Timenumber Wait Purchase Methods Check apply ___________ Swipe Cards Cheat sheets Rosters Sell homerooms _____________________ ideas Todays Menu ________________ Sides _____________________________ Key |
| Hungry Souls, Richly Nourished | Daniel Lau | 2010 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program (NSLP) | Children, School Staff, Students | Albuquerque, Domestic, New Mexico | Hungry Souls, Richly Nourished provides policy and programmatic recommendations to increase student access, enrollment and participation in the National School Lunch Program in Albuquerque within the confines… Read more | Emerson Fellow | HUNGRY SOULS RICHLY NOURISHED The Economic Feasibility Increasing Student Participation School Lunches Albuquerque New Mexico Daniel Lau Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS would like take this opportunity thank all those who were involved the development and completion research report Tom Scharmen for your census database expertise willingness share Kathy Sullivan Nancy Pope Naomi Post Frank Mirabal time consultation various aspects design Liz Stefanics Patricia Anders advice help data collection strategies Megan MillsNovoa best field site partner fellow could ask Community Foundation staff office providing with resources complete study muchneeded breaks And Kim Zamarin guidance support through unpredictable challenging process Cover page photo credit Sydney Sandoval Wilson Middle Grade TABLE CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY Grant RESULTS DISCUSSION High Clusters Analysis Plan Public Schools OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Tables Children hunger knowledge striving understand impact world around them Their souls crave challenges inspiration ingenuity They strive excellence classroom But order their endeavors nourish must first food nutrition This emerged from growing population students experience insecurity For many these school assurance receive least one meal during day imperative that meals nutritious fulfilling nourishing given focus learn excel designed conducted collected aimed achieve very goal increase student access federal programs However current dire economic climate was important keep mind financial feasibility sustainability district recommendations reflect importance identifying reduce cost maximize reimbursements One main goals determine number eligible not enrolled National Lunch Program NSLP estimate eligibility used proxy usage led flawed methodologies suffering lack correlation between geographic areas years grouping age ranges Based results participation while maintaining are Create more comparable standardized service SSAs APS make efforts redesign attendance boundaries regions legislators improve accountability transparency government decreasing fraud increasing services Lower threshold Provision policy lower feed children claim encourage fiscal responsibility its schools shift seamless efficient Utilize Medicaid monthly direct certification matches Including allow even lunch income guidelines same Conduct targeted outreach specific communities tracts higher percentages living below FPL nonProvision near districtdetermined levels nonTitle Summer Food Service SFSP sites enrollment History federally assisted program provides nutritionally balanced lowcost free attending nonprofit public educational institutions founded enactment Act NSLA measure national security Congress passed enacted legislation response investigation demonstrating physical deficiencies childhood malnutrition young men rejected World War draft Prior passage operated yeartoyear appropriations without any continuity funds ensured permanent status necessary sustain operations Over past further amendments have shaped These include Child Nutrition CNA Healthy Meals Americans WIC Reauthorization legislative acts expanded revised modified NSLPs components requirements well addressed nutritional underprivileged childrens accessibility Overview over nonprivate residential child care serving than million each administered level FNS United States Department Agriculture USDA works education agencies state which turn operate local authorities serve institution participate districts individual cash subsidies donated commodities they return lunches meet reduced offered qualify follow Dietary Guidelines adherence can provide percent individuals calories fat saturated addition onethird Recommended Allowance RDA protein calcium iron Vitamins reimbursable Research Action Center FRAC available httpwwwfracorghtmlfederal_food_programsprogramsnslphtml last visited January Gordon Gunderson Background Development httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchProgramHistory_htmAmended Jennifer Ramo Appleseed Full Stomachs Minds How Can Feed More Less Money Fact Sheet httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchNSLPFactSheetpdf Programs httpwwwersusdagovBriefingChildNutritionlunchhtm July June basic less follows Table Reimbursement Rates Type rate Free Reducedprice Paid reducedprice come households Households Federal Poverty Level incomes example year household four annual qualifies Other different sizes listed Annual Income Eligibility Household Size Each authority establishes methods determining practices three beginning every distributes paper applications families inquiring about size completed application returned cafeteria then forwarded Services Within ten days reviews determines Applications continue filled out turned throughout andor change also submitted online automatically enrolls shared information State Human agency manages assistance stamp automatic known Direct receiving Temporary Register Vol March httpwwwfnsusdagovcndGovernancenoticesiegsIEGspdf Family Application Year httpswwwfsedocsapsedulfserveraczfcazxfxxx Assistance Needy Families TANF Supplemental SNAP formerly stamps benefits fill December NMHSD announced begin conducting Previously onceayear two utilize under universal operates cycles Throughout served regardless base distributed categories paid counts totaled cycle reimbursement rates based off category found end may using decide collect again new advantageous high certain mandated but determined becomes financially viable eliminate overhead costs associated counting collecting processing comparison other words administrative savings loss Currently November within has total Enrollment Total Enrolled Reduced prices Works Get Kids Press release Retrieved httpwwwhsdstatenmuspdfnewsroomnrDirectCertificationNRpdf Guidance Breakfast httpwwwfnsusdagovcndgovernanceprovprovguidancepdf Education Approved Status Meal httpapsfacilitiesorgnutritionwhats_happeningnu_pro_eli Prices Elementary MiddleHigh Regular typical week contains variety foods seen calendar taken Last Month FEBRUARY MAIN MENU Next Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday English Muffin wSausage Orange Chicken Chow Mein Noodles Asian Rice Mixed Vegetable Mandarin Oranges Brownie Burrito Corn Chip Pie Salad wDressing Applesauce Cinnamon Twist French Toast wSyrup Tenders Crunchy Veggies wDip Dinner Roll Apple BBQ Sauce Pizza Macaroni Cheese Pretzel Stick Green Beans Fruit Cup Omelet Tortilla Dog Smiley Potato Faces Smiles KetchupMustard SUPER BOWL FRIDAY Unique nationally limits times charge onto account Enacted elementary middle five Once reached limit will alternative consisting cheese sandwich beverage until repay charged contain when October had budget worth unpaid cafeterias painful sensation stomach contractions experienced nutrients quantify defined sufficient safe maintain active healthy life insecure Budget Office Location Summary httpwwwapsedudepartmentsbudgetofficedocumentsLocationandDepartmentSummarypdf Charging Policy Effective Jan Students Will Limited Number Charge httpapsfacilitiesorgnutritionpdfs _New_Charge_Policypdf Mark Nord Security httpwwwersusdagovpublicationsfanrrfanrrbpdf delineated into low meeting foodinsecure conditions having cut portions skip entire losing weight Some avoid participating accessing emergency community pantries banks ranks most severe states survey places experiencing Collaboration End Hungers NMCEH plan published Mexicans does know where next comes translating seniors Description Purpose demonstrate hungry malnourished capacity pay attention class absorb retain manner nourished fed effective approach combating achievement implementing way increases debt leaves unclaimed money unfed particularly troubling parents jobs budgets continually being purpose analysis ensure affordable additional case feeding economically feasible sustainable get Using quantitative evaluate identify outline utilization Specifically aims Identify Quantify amount Five developed implemented perform strategy outlined area clusters composed methodologys procedures followed discussion points before moving methodology Survey Tools httpwwwersusdagovBriefingFoodSecuritysurveytoolshtmhousehold Prevalence HouseholdLevel Insecurity Very Low Average httpfracorgpdffoodinsecurity__rankpdf httpendnmhungerorgNewMexicoPlan_Janpdf Unit chosen pilot several reasons Elev fullservice statewide initiative Resource FRC focuses enhancing relief assists conduct Design assess fall Grants identified divided block groups approximately composing tract Census group poverty regarding ownership median percentage ages outside accessed extracted analyzed utilized inform mapping software Google Earth acquired wwwcensusgov Data Collection visuals Figure Attendance Area Tracts shows brown purple location yellow pushpin Initiatives About httpwwwnmcforgpage_id calculated averages assigned average Block priority communicated subsequently geocoded matched family addresses directed With increased resulting From labeled Please refer table Appendix point assignments determination included home visits phoning team among provided completing prioritized approved demonstrated existence method leading successful there blocks hypothesized extends beyond Although likely equally situation needs larger scale needed done systemic made NOTE unit performed cluster Therefore purposes explaining analyses tables description expand obtain fuller perspective neighborhoods comprise second denoted feeder part Highland Cueva Valley West Mesa studied attain diversity raceethnicity geography difference actual versus estimated compared Ratios GeoLytics commercial demographic applied projection subtracted numbers obtained PED compiled together added informed sample Two plans Estimation Population ratio note NOT olds schoolage populations attend such isolated Procedure Steps examples procedure detailed notes green represents Wilsons outlines represent Note eligibles respective type multiplied totals Geolytics projections Tract AGES YEARS Projection Add CTs All TOTALS Finally find Results full Following HIGHLAND CLUSTER Totals Bandelier Hawthorne Kirtland Manzano Twain Sandia Base Wherry Whittier Hayes Van Buren values greater picture ALL CLUSTERS estimates translated dollar amounts leaving Dollar UNCLAIMED FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS costday per costyear left dollars due visual section completely There some almost lie boundary fairly evenly split only small portion serves Consequently 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| Boston Bounty Bucks: Increasing Access to and Affordability of Fresh… | Gina Kim | 2010 | Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture | Community Members, Food Retailers, Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Boston Bounty Bucks: Increasing Access to an Affordability of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for SNAP Participants is a program evaluation of a city government-led initiative promoting SNAP… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Boston Bounty Bucks Increasing Access and Affordability Fresh Fruits Vegetables for SNAP Participants Prepared Gina Kim Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow For The Food Project February SECTION Executive Summary Overview program III Importance Produce LowIncome Communities Accessibility Farmers Market Profiles North Dorchester South East Mattapan Roslindale Jamaica Plain Mission Hill Methodology VII Findings Customer Community Awareness Program Implementation Impact VIII Accomplishments Recommendations Season Appendix Sales Data WIC Senior FMNP Coupon Redemption Directory Markets Questionnaires DIRT Questionnaire Example Promotional Materials History Demographics Neighborhoods EBTFarmers Resources TERMS BBB DTA Department Transitional Assistance EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer debit card that used redeem benefits Nutrition FNS Service the division USDA dedicated federal food nutrition POS Point Sale system central terminal use all vendors market SFMNP Supplemental formally known Stamps TFP United States Agriculture Special Women Infants Children Piloted increases access fresh fruits vegetables lowand mixedincome neighborhoods City provides both new existing urban farmers markets with wireless terminals accept formerly covers costs customer service transaction fees offers training support participating managers Additionally purchases made using are matched dollar total spending power helping improve working towards outcome where families can have local affordable prices distribution healthy foods lowerincome financially sustainable Results from season show making positive difference participants Massachusetts who sell assists customers changing their behavior include more produce diets these turn provide revenue stream Highlights second year Increased affordability underserved Two opened successfully accepted All also offered double voucher coupons match could purchase farm eight six days week Meeting demand supporting economy were times during matching sales totaled SNAPBBB represent income was not available prior installation technology Similar directly benefit consumers producers Suffolk County potential source consumption surveyed reported consuming because said Very Important factor facilitating respondents increased they would continue consume even without assistance Change purchasing increase monthly mean number per due part increasing repeat throughout indicating patterns weekly totals did linearly but varied fairly regular pattern two weeks high numbers followed lower Although difficult months appear highest third lagging few behind This suggests when may sufficient last entire month Improved functionality fewer technical difficulties processing than accomplished through comprehensive preseason creation manual distributed Presence staff youth key troubleshooting education opening Simplification Implemented sole scrip make transactions easier easy success following recommendations suggested Expand Given impact recommended expand Equipping capability permit Mayor Meninos office launch citywide campaign promote Continue most experienced this there should each spring Training how process authorization vouchers which enable regardless whether machine functioning Provide clear instructions usage clearly stamped redeemable only name instructed check before accepting them payment Signage must redeemed issuing printed displayed pamphlet similarly informative document created multiple languages stating works stepbystep format Simplify reimbursement standardized invoice form included manager efficient accounting Invoices bimonthly predesignated dates order stay updated address complications quickly well track ongoing Target advertising enlist community Advertising promotion efforts facilitate awareness Promotion outreach targeted specifically identify Liaison participant help focus group conducted determine effective language promoting Involve students interns trained mission objectives operation serve resources Internships public relationsmarketingbusiness college advertise Publicity materials provided organizations low middleincome populations offices ABCD housing complexes health centers other identified Make CSA shares accessible CSAs beneficial model modification schedule payments instead one lump sum beginning necessary reach out explore opportunities operate pickup work offer paid basis Match funds Matching explored lowincome pregnant women mothers elderly require additional nutritional needs especially extra Conduct research pricing There perception expensive our surveys indicate main deterrent shopping More systematic needed around price comparison conventional grocery stores Sustained Bostons population sustained funding required Permanent mandatory incentive programs state levels will able consistent encourage free any committed serving clients strives city shortterm goal decisions longterm objective outcomes aims accessibility farmfresh products among economic viability small vending communities importance essential diet However many ready Urban deserts defined regions absent found fastfood restaurants convenience prevalent supermarkets stands issue has gone unnoticed mobilizing One ways been areas When paired becoming increasingly important residents involves having neighborhood monetary Federal such individuals Congress established recipients extended seniors creating receive authorized between Benjamin Fried Health boost prospects wholesome Oct Rachel Wench National Incentives Brining Healthy Local Foods With Reach Feb about three million people limited solution reports over Americans children half Currently Prior adoption electronic distributing paper stamp switched cards equipment take result users shut lost connection Even supplemental ensure subsidies often come higher tag processed tend subsidized commodity crops Government change habits Consumption hunger inequalities serious problems Collaborative Fitness BCFF funded Kellogg Foundation fitness assessment Six Public Commission rates chronic disease obesity studied Roxbury Residents asked prevalence showed eat daily home regards fruit reporting interviewed across household had affected recently rising Current Participation Persons skipped meals served recent skip Focus groups Mendelsohn Gittleman Associates revealed cars commuting buy quality Real Cost Diet communitybased security study Medical Center Philadelphia Grow Drexel University primary budget equal maximum allotment while fulfilling guidelines Thrifty Plan consists lists menu plans national standard nutritious lowest possible cost costspecific plan guides policy determining allotments providing developing poverty thresholds revisions first time since modified consumer information databases including average households basic items recognize data does capture regional variation generally cities goods investigated purchased current researchers translated USDAs April into list collected availability respective four large corner calculated store receiving afford size family Lowincome spend follow commonly missing some healthiest whole grains lowfat dairy fish lean meats Since completed risen dramatically same period stretch dollars cover unpublished Julie Thayer Coming Short High Outstrip Stamp Benefits approximately participated These piloted Allston BowdoinGeneva Dudley Town Common House reVision Farm Stand Codman Square Family Inc newly formed AshmontPeabody Servings brief summary demographics located please refer according Census Population Housing Reports Neighborhood began initiative Hood committee Bowdoin Street business owners agencies interested Located parking lot sponsoring organization occurred Thursdays pmpm July October vendor Flats Mentor sold operating stand Combined amount amounted See Table BMC organized BMCs Life NFL inside Menino Pavilion took place Fridays ampm Most hospital employees although strategies getting patients shop pantry within shared Farmer Daves reimbursing end Buck SEASON TRANSACTIONS MATCH TOTALS Ashmont Tuesday Thursday reVIsion started members Marks Area Main Streets Vendors Spring Brook Big Sky Bread Cedar Grove Gardens nursery collaboration artists Arts Collective Dot Art ran past Odwin Learning Avenue move plaza adjacent station effort given artist designed colorful posters signs handbills nearby businesses amounting Council developed survey assess results enthusiastic recognized need resource Sponsored FAMILY Fathers And Mothers eLders Youth held Commons Washington Talbot Ave June Teens BOLD Breath youthled focused environmental social justice assisted Silverbrook During its being MultiService Tuesdays partnered nonprofit agriculture missions host Serving Ourselves vocational homeless men Long Island Shelter Harbor conjunction shelter young While location back patient easily visible street sandwich boards sidewalk directing featured display cases Multiservice Vietnamese Fields Corner English bilingual staffed stamps table secondyear Including Recognizing mids selling grown sites blocks away TFPs school grow harvest diverse wide array culturally appropriate shelling beans collard greens tomatillos variety peppers surprising capacity Fabyan StreetreVision operated near Blue integrates aquaculture enterprise teach transferable practical job skills significant challenges unable They approval until very issues arose classified opportunity get operational returned Sage winter servicing function properly however despite full strength signal farmstand Instead chose give aggressively pursue repaired West Broadway next Municipal Front Mondays May November ranged seven years Frietas crafts handmade aprons textiles employs separate flyers related events Baby Basics diaper parenting classes etc booklets giveaways bag holders baby bibs August educators UMass extension visited child summer lunch instance reader inputted manually adversely ability Central allowed become fixture visiting sponsored Centers Lets Get Movin LGM lifestyle Substantial EBNHC integrated parents sizeable Hispanic census publicity Spanish closed day alone River Church Holy Spirit Saturdays Coalition physical ages lies boundaries rate Brookwood Powisset farms participation grants reduced expected problem might called Mars mistakenly attributed Cash AllstonBrighton intersection Harvard Western Dining Services Development Group Lanni Orchards Dragonfly Farms Silvia Orchard Mamadous Artisan Bakery Baked mostly empty plenty space park set maintaining email what recipes names randomly chosen gift certificate themes blood pressure screenings cooking demonstrations arts festival fallthemed closing kids wore Halloween costumes baking contest judges contracted different provider then rest Having fared much better Adams Park MacArthur rotating baked cheeses specialty Village open play cultural programming live music childrens activities maintained detailed website volunteers RVMS schools conduct counts continued experience didnt midAugust after became entirely reliable brought Marbury Terrace Sundays Octber road Stonybrook Millbrook Breads Greenest Bean Earthworks Pie fundraiser Brigham Circle Huntington Tremont Garys Too eggs pies jams MHMS tshirts reusable bags sale Many Womens Hospital doubled EBTBBB occasional weak signals replaced Assessment based interviews postseason meeting vendorfarmer site visits addition several gauge familiarity spent Haitian Creole Questions demographic gender age zip code cash ratings selection rating learned suggestions improvement administered voluntary way contingent upon answering questions mangers informal topics discussion focusing characteristics base versus discussed greater detail general strengthening Nine sent feedback responded administration informally fall Projects Dynamic Intelligent Responsible Teenagers crew project shopped aware specific knowledge stationing teams bussubway outside Hall close Passersby participate fivequestion questionnaire Survey below Profile majority female median Over listed codes sample answered question How you hear off saw sign walking Another friends remaining retirement homes newsletters Bulletin Gazette Globe ads buses transportation Purchasing utilized visit another Twentyone percent worth though received Only less looking suggest things level advantage Some willing beyond percentage motivated unprocessed misrepresent frequency excess limit review exceeded came recorded see just September dropped slightly cooler 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| Testimonial Truths: Food Insecurity in Washington, D.C. from the Community… | Amy Johnson | 2010 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Policymakers, Service Providers, Urban Communities | 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 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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 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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 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| State of Child Care in Oregon | Lindsay Guge | 2010 | Childcare/Childcare Assistance, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Childcare Providers, Children, Families, Parents | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | State of Child Care in Oregon examines the impact of the 2008-2009 recession on the child care industry in Oregon, assessing how families with young children and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The State Child Care Oregon Impact the Economic Recession Industry Development Coalition Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Methodology Survey Results Why Vacancies CACFP Sponsors and CCRRs Relevant Policies Conclusion summary child care industry overlooked but vital part Oregons economy High quality programs not only provide developmentally appropriate for children also serve strong workforce support enabling thousands parents work outside home employs Oregonians year injects millions dollars spending back into local communities state had substantially negative impact with many providers seeing significant loss revenue This stems from high unemployment rates that have forced families withdraw their seek more affordable alternatives Because rising cost expenses fact are unemployed underemployed often unaffordable working For compared income prohibitively could push otherwise middleclass family poverty workers suffer when businesses bring enough pay own bills they make compromises services But ultimately young who must bear real longterm costs associated poor Children need start ensure enter school healthy happy ready learn Policymakers employers all recognize importance growth prosperity both now generations come solutions critical oftenoverlooked than under age reside either single parent households two thus potentially least portion day while Quality crucial economic wellbeing our community plays three important roles supporting development promoter well being Wellbeing essential proper Early childhood education shapes prepares sets foundation later success ensures cared safe environment promotes cognitive academic fosters social emotional Furthermore spend waking hours They eat most meals interact staff multiple Some rely institutions supply majority nutrition calories consume every program then works childrens nutritional needs met adequately trained ageappropriate activities such those participate Adult Food Program federal aimed promoting can seen source early defense against food insecurity obesity malnutrition Workforce Support Families allows Oregonian These earn billion wages Without would unable cannot afford one difficult situations stay household thereby lessening earning power leave alone which dangerous detrimental childs assistance service ends meet tax already overburdened safety net system Census Bureau American Community Phillips McCartney Scarr ChildCare Childrens Social Developmental Psychology Burchinal Kainz Cai Tout Zaslow MartinezBeck Rathgab Educational Outcomes OPRE ResearchtoPolicy Brief PeisnerFeinberg Clifford Culkin Howes Kagan Yazejian Relation Preschool Cognitive Trajectories through Second Grade Division Department Education published cited OSU Extension Service data Ibid Important viable its right individuals generates million annual per nature brings economies creates jobs employment force Additionally number low moderate women may chance pursue higher gain specialized skills within field centers offer financial flexible employees seeking degree Further scholarships exist want obtain advanced certification types incentives increase individual help raise some middle class further strengthening Despite benefits receives negligible attention lawmakers media Indeed able other around perhaps even friends neighbors Ensuring access highquality themselves mobility allow people weather recession create additional search youngest citizens nurtured given successful eventual contributing members httpwwwblsgovococgcgshtm Who surveyed how With this mind OCDC conducted survey assess effects wide range organizations were included specific questions developed different target groups referred homes limited larger formalized setting sponsor Resource Referral Agencies downturn angles possible these does involve direct nine across monitor administer USDA Since sponsors close connection routinely visit monitoring requirements firsthand knowledge affecting daily basis Similarly agencies communitybased position understand dealing tough times observe using find profit nonprofit did include meanstested Head Start Meanstested grant incomeeligible free lowcost reducing risk enrolled having affordability issues due circumstances link online was sent email populations response sample geographically demographically representative Responses received center directors What happening Low enrollment numbers dramatically reduce Although provides wealthgenerating career charge what Across paid few Many generate much rather out slightly ahead margins bit survival biggest losses slot vacancies operate model requires slots filled order them break turn provider results indicate point running below half capacity Graph FCCPs Slot All percentages rounded nearest whole you vacanciesopenings your business full Yes slight vacant between less Centers Unfilled lead declines alike responded report noticing decline over past noting has gone down lot reported respondents noted See graph Revenue Trends Past Year stayed relatively same Gone Stayed little havent really noticedfelt Family ways coping While say thinking about process closing been cut employing variety strategies keep afloat When asked following financially reduced eliminated materials books toys equipment put off canceled making needed purchases improvements extended evenings weekends holidays during nontraditional extras nonnecessities like trips special outings plans attend classes training seminars Spending Adjustments Cope Lost any cope declining Choose apply Cut things Put structural Eliminated Changedput trainings Extended mornings andor Day similarly cuts Due Center taken measures maintain stability nonstaff related lay teachers stopped paying staffteacher Cuts provided necessary concerns lowered means establish relationships trust Parents discuss matters especially forcing changes living standards leaving reason why cares common operating major longer teacherstaff providing Expanded Reduced wagesbenefits Laid staffteachers labor frequently new second frequent heard general lack money yes cause Lack jobno Trying Finding expensive Having older siblingrelativefamily friend Reasons Client Loss Clearly underemployment job significantly contribute familys inability reporting relying alternative forms become trying survive receive untrained certified placed sorts makeshift substandard arrangements Besides losing once filling late nonexistent payments still accommodations adjustments allowed time nearly fees clients skip payment kept tardy Have Late Payments made anything differently because childfamily missedlate adjustedreduced clientsfamilies paymentallowed adjusted schedule Coping Strategies too concessions unlike whom familychild missing rolls missed Nearly quarter accommodate prevent fee schedules resource referral mirror surveys area somewhat echoes doors quite yet said fewer backs worker almost unanimously agreed noticed childrenfamilies needing Providers mentioned Comments Number Seeking Services CCRR contact affording large showed substantial caregivers remove Over small coming offices Help Affording directly tied finding declined Big Picture Recap study telling Both struggling profitable without cutting considering carerelated remain Such however potential run lowering experience simply babysitting component shaping should considered just receiving medical nurturing corners lower ones instead place tenuous neighbor sibling negatively impacted One respondent suffered Most relatives looking adequate enrichment found eliminate charged rate month December pulling affects personal Thus httpwwwblsgovnewsreleaselausnrhtm httpwwwqualityinfoorgolmisjOlmisZine problem lose take situation manage mothers feed stated beginning present challenges immune similar selfemployed Several Other layoff decrease demand ownerdirector wrote saying she herself salary short causes serious difficulties near cycle continues talked her hurt life stuff curriculum everything else Cable phones dont etc done truly effective approach address crisis multifaceted There solution policy initiative will successfully mediate Rather tandem strengthen desperately policies Subsidies Employment Related ERDC several policymakers leaders residents subsidies called reserved level shows lowest Health Human considers expense exceed ten percent sort figure reality infant fourteen median twoparent four percentage points above suggested singleparent headed fortyfour Neither meets definition female overall places hardworking necessities shelter utility employ options subsidy eligibility limits raised compromise 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Credit lowincome Dependent Earned Income Businesses advantage breaks levels credit total amount spent wonderful promote sound handful incentive taxpayers efforts Contribution Unfortunately refunds underutilized underutilization owners directed towards Free preparation volunteers knowledgeable Wage Supports terms precious lives shape worst Federation Teachers Worthy May educators activists try highlight recognized wage website boldly declares human rights violated goes vast workersearly color societal role keeping Labor Statistics hourly earnings nonsupervisory meaning where oversea others skilled educated fields average weekly httpwwworegongovEMPLOYCCDdocsfamilyTaxpdfpdf httpwwworegongovEMPLOYCCDtaxcreditsshtml httpwwwccworgindexphpoptioncom_contenttaskviewidItemid httpworthywagedayorg private Regardless factors influence thing remains true deserve hard previously nurture speaks systemic radar seeks WAGE lowpaid caring centerbased settings supplement based continuing continuity renewed coursework facility supplemental achievement dedication mission behind creation stable relationship rewarding current furthering expertise certificate started North Carolina turnover salaries among since great implemented Florida Kansas positive handinhand another designed TEACH Childhood project degrees college courses way wellqualified fairly sister WAGES date examples statelevel httpwwwchildcareservicesorgindexhtml Projects Annual Making Case Compensation Association recognition dedicated whose players obvious elected officials craft play use good practices licensed registered credentials enrolling highest publicize information interested Nutrition promotion shown aid preventing serves wageincome tool assists serving nutritious foods reasonable ODE actively recruit best Friends Neighbors relative market casual optimal goal improve informal step protecting resources accept DHS vouchers sure upper whether grandchildren donate fund educate representatives Salem Washington interest set solid developmental foundations tomorrow Promoting years Our nations forecast bleak ago tight Now act diligently develop physically mentally security creating learning Caregivers hunger antisocial behavior disabilities functioning continued Acknowledgements give thanks Donalda Donaldson Carla Beutler Patsy White Aileen Carr Joel Luanne Guge insight encouragement editing thank hundreds participated Bill Emerson Hunger Fellowship Congressional unique yearlong leadership trains emerging fight fellowship motivated difference effort America wwwhungercenterorg largest networks improving dynamic advocacy embrace catalyst wwwocdcnet |
| The State of Food: A Snapshot of Food Access in… | Kate Geronemus | 2010 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Community Members, Policymakers, Urban Communities | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | The State of Food: A Snapshot of Food Access in Louisville is a literature review of food access and food policy in Louisville that examines where disparities… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The State Food Snapshot Access Louisville Special thanks Kate Geronemus and the Congressional Hunger Center for preparing this report Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION FOOD RETAIL DESERTS FARMERS MARKETS THE EMERGENCY SYSTEM LOCAL INITIATIVES POLICY EFFORTS CONCLUSION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WIC CLIENTS ZIP CODE STAMP SNAP REDEMPTION JEFFERSON COUNTY Why Does Matter OUR COMMON GROUND UNIVERSAL EXPERIENCE JAMES BEARD There are few things human life that more essential than food However there enormous differences ways purchase prepare access system incredibly complex web cause effect impacted all levels from farmer produces consumer who shops local supermarket deconstructing addressing cracks forming new initiatives creating solutions address inequities currently exist This intended highlight important characteristics our using metaanalysis number studies explore opportunities barriers Louisvillians have accessing authored Neighborhoods FiN committee group nonprofit organizations public health advocates government officials farmers concerned citizens Formed under Mayors Healthy Hometown Movement MHHM began convergence between Security Task Force MHHMs Family Communities Committee Essentially healthy foods Metro residents through community engagement economic development evaluation mission sync with strategies outlined Kids grant awarded Dept Public Health Wellness Robert Wood Johnson Foundation signature program aimed reducing childhood obesity Community too ignored allowed operate without critical input alike demand about billion year Apart being huge engine effects consumption vast national trends show increase dietrelated disease illnesses such type diabetes heart many these same problems plague West area considered one Louisvilles deserts having high blood pressure overweight obese Lifestyle behavioral risk factors cannot explain statistics alone most cases choices make shaped Market Ventures Inc Building Local Economy Strategies increasing Kentucky farm income expanded sales Government Economic Development Department Portland IncKarp Resources Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Report Office Policy Planning Education Retail Deserts Where stores located What they sell sold different neighborhoods has direct impact individual mere presence communities correlates lower rates better Beyond retail represents tremendous portion economy where dollars spent impacts city large you live very determinant terms what can Mari Gallagher research consultant concludes environment worst mainstream grocers exists Farm Alliance CFA found average only fullservice grocer per compared Jefferson County wide ratio every East Downtown was also grossly underserved supermarkets grocery problem compounded fact both areas least vehicle Existing points out oversaturated fastfood restaurants corner mostly unhealthy items while These create known desert Emergency conversation must include some discussion extensive banking clear inadequate general let fresh Dare Care capacity membership charities altogether distributed pounds Harvest other largest emergency provider rescue organization which distributes approximately million annually donated caterers manufacturers retailers Although network offers necessary support families its size highlights failing Farmers Markets rapidly growing markets were operating throughout open Four existing generally lack produce Smoketown Gray Street Phoenix Hill Victory Park California Neighborhood City although disparities still striking Bridging Divide Growing SelfSufficiency Our Supply Initiatives spite because aforementioned inequalities groups working innovative involved Supported Agriculture CSA supplied over shares weekly consumers Similarly New Roots Fresh Stop Project individuals opportunity box affordable served hopes expand next season movement pushing towards Schools expressed interest expanding their locally grown but requirement incentive date Grasshoppers distribution company selling exclusively offering payment EBT works connect providers institutions preferred methods production gardens great way participate together Cooperative Extension manages citys garden ten One Breaking Grounds composting looks provide nutritious sustainable jobs Young Money students neighborhood managing Hurry Corner Store Initiative launched aims providing technical financial low Dollar Plus participating store Equity YMCA broaden initiative citywide Stone Soup Kitchen expands provides education collectively cooking dinner available attend help cook people participated not including events work done Literacy Oxmoor farmbased experiential entrepreneurial youth programs bring fieldtofork experiences Efforts Other regards related policies Representative Kelly Flood Senator Denise HarperAngel example plans propose menu labeling legislation General Assembly Studies shown customers tend order fewer calories when posted could therefore issue artificial trans fat December since developed Trans Fat further study February will deliver Board recommendations how best Additionally been countywide Buy Ordinance would mandate agencies dedicate purchases fiscal Kentuckygrown agricultural products past three years crucial significantly reports produced relating security seeks examine key findings those understand discrepancies holes Through compiling act resource information impetus needed following publications serve main basis Produced Available httpwwwcommunityfarmallianceorgBridgingTheDividepdf auspices Working Group longer generate discourse connection nutrition race lowincome itself according focuses cooperation urban rural result quality livelihoods small family addition taking particular benefits Study Strategy firm hired httpwwwlouisvillekygovNRrdonlyresFCFBDAACBDFCRetailMarketStudyFinalsmallpdf goal investigate goods services infrastructure regional communitywide comes perspective frequently utilizes gaps signify iii Annapolis unmet surplus mean certain population lives httpwwfarmlandinfoorgdocumentsFarmersMarketFeasibilityStudyFINALpdf set explicitly identify effectively businesses mainly benefit Key Sections Central Imbalanced Research Consulting contracted CourierJournal newspaper httpmarigallaghercomsite_mediadynamicproject_filesCourJourLouvl_FdAcBrfpdf first level analysis locations groceries Past isolated little likely die prematurely suffer diseases review current literature shows already wealth knowledge considers importance banks well exploring grassroots Chicago Ibid GROCERY STORE WEST LOUISVILLE For purposes questions consider examining types among state According April American Journal Preventative Medicine associated prevalence convenience higher incidence published black Americans fruit vegetable intake increased each additional census tract issues indicated reason take place majority athome making particularly get them agree lowest form long strip west closely balance easy difficult choose fringe location Wing Morland Diez Roux Supermarkets Stores Obesity Atherosclerosis November Contextual Effect Environment Residents Diets establishment described opposite either fast restaurant contends establishments inherently bad primary source then diets land use patterns dramatically quantifying reality used theory foodimbalanced CFAs echoes adds superstores full service goes indicate natural entirely absent SUPERMARKET AND SUPERSTORE ACCESS FROM BRIDGING DIVIDE speaks concerns concluding abundant come troubling Fringe like charge prices nearly any carry poor nutritional value amount indicates along Broadway runs total mile stretch highest concentration Interestingly even finds tier chains less parts whole households Ray Yeager MPH candidate University continued his practicum project uses GIS mapping examines proximity versus nonnutritious into account His data based inspection compiled various Census defines variety packaged fruits vegetables map page preliminary ranks score red represent options Conversely green FAST LOCATIONS BROADWAY Yeagers disparity Finally commissioned determine whether financially divides five zones conduct Dixie Zone glance appears contradictory counting Clearly need difference may understood simply defining Appendix defined Any line dry canned nonfood plus perishable merely largely much availability refers count Email correspondence does find however northern needs Also two neighboring zip codes DuValle response recommendation developer procure unnamed ongoing strategy Mayor Jerry Abramsons COOL Corridors Opportunity headed enhance developing shopping commercial corridors helped 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Opportunities Barriers Clients Use Their Benefits Coalition DARE CARE DISTRIBUTION SITE KIDS CAFE consideration prominent feeding recently released profiles Cares results utterly staggering estimated shocking Bank DTCFB clients paying utilities had rent means daily lifes basic necessities survive DTCFBs vulnerable children age USDAs Assistance donations Terminal Gordon Foodservice Distribution center accounts pantries soup kitchens shelters Caf nations meal free prepared Second Banks never purchased directly planned budget specifically America Unlike Each distribute volunteer run volunteers own transportation pick donors Panera Bread Tyson Yum Thorntons especially remains unclear existence overall looking end hunger insecurity httpdaretocareorgpage_id apparent section describe several led list exhaustive paint picture improve CSAs eight farms supplying time cost share estimate doubling cites labor lifestyle reasons reached room wwwLouisvillecsacom created potential accessible formed 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horticultural practices demonstration maintained Master Gardeners refugee Somalia Russia Rwanda harvest party held late October celebrate gardening upon ideas encompass approaches systems describes transforms waste soil creates built compost bins composted organic projected tons Just construct hoop house during cooler months Another comprised producing Brandeis Apartments Collaborative conjunction NeighborWorks clean vacant lots caring remark positive young launch active interested relatively promising evaluating Information via email Peterson Agent httpbreakingnewgroundsorg Whats Good Hood Video httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvhGKZ_YKnCdg SMOKETOWN DOLLAR PLUS OWNER JULIE KADER WITH MEYZEEK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS entitled Evaluation assess beyond chosen below poverty respondents reported purchasing inception vegetableson monthly hardly ever Overall suffered revenue losses should selfsustaining continue suggest advertising aim owners graph changes July drastic illuminates policy change 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around range meant impression complete Menu Labeling half Americas consumed outside home States Generally speaking eat eating body weight risks bill successful proposes chain calorie boards drive windows saturated sodium carbohydrates request registers Fats councilman Dan District introduced proposed ordinance banned After intense debate regarding ban Council passed Resolution called campaign inform harmful dangers consuming contain possible regulatory action resolution meetings stakeholders solicited feedback forums task force conducted actions municipalities decisions caused heading buys proposing possibility appropriate standards require Some begun protocol KRS modified shall vendor applicable pricing requirements agency BuyLocal taken FAQs blog httpwwwcommunityfarmallianceblogspotcom Additional leave stranded enough nourishing loved ones And sadly case nation reach Michelle Obama indicative complicated challenges exciting prospects document spark filling building continuing 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| Food Access in Three New Orleans Neighborhoods | Amara Foster | 2010 | Food Access, Food Retail | Communities of Color, Food Retailers | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Food Access in Three New Orleans Neighborhoods documents the limited food retail options and resulting lack of access to healthy food in 3 low-income communities of color… Read more | Emerson Fellow | ReStoring the Crescent City Food Access Three New Orleans Neighborhoods Amara Foster Nicholas Bodor Vanessa Ulmer and Diego Rose Summary Research shows that lowincome minority communities are most often affected poor access supermarkets other stores sell fresh fruits vegetables Such disparities healthy affordable food exist problem which was worsened aftermath Hurricane Katrina Using data number type well shelf space information produce snack foods Prevention Center Tulane University has mapped environment three neighborhoods Central Hollygrove Lower Ward Communities support lifestyles should provide through any retail outlets including small farmers markets While have one more not all equal Small corner can fill this gap offering quick convenient However unlike offer large selection neighborhood generally carry limited items make their money from alcohol tobacco highcalorie snacks sugarsweetened beverages Not only play central role promoting diet but they also help prevent obesity become major public health concern Too many people live where hard find making challenging eat maintain body weight active lifestyle Improving important especially color tend least nutritious highest rates dietrelated diseases illustrating with maps charts tables Storing aims local groups turn improvements community security The report examines predominantlyAfrican American Ninth presenting accessibility availability compared highcalories begins description our methodology then illustrates each concludes discussion importance development Illustrating Neighborhood Environment illustrate mean located within two kilometer mile radius surrounding center Looking fall area provides snapshot what ground looks like Indicators median income levels car distance nearest supermarket helps paint picture suggesting types may sold residents ease traveling among factors Data sources analysis This presents store collected analyzed PRC demographic estimates obtained Environmental Systems Institute ESRI Information Parish gathered researchers initially InfoUSA commercial market firm listing Source Greater Community shaded blue included grocery convenience Since accurate sent twoperson teams out verify these driving down every street census tract counting additional were identified process Instore shelfspace measurements calculated based sampling Availability predefined set energydense salty cookies crackers doughnuts pastries candies carbonated categories canned frozen Each includes map streets boundaries outlined black These show mediumsized presented for include geographic closest estimate total footage devoted More specifically because made tracts figures summing example particular dividing Because some larger population than others given value calculation explains fractions Additionally present average described above indicators took simple indicator represents Supermarkets define fullservice annual sales greater million dollars Examples would Rouses WinnDixie Whole Foods assets providing groceries economy jobs wide variety prices plays supporting Mediumsized less Many family owned played strong generations Corner Unlike found across city presence felt without abundance sodas option Farmers require permanent structure setup relative Perhaps there growing throughout helping easy Though shown note location hours examine Fast fast inexpensive meals Regular consumption however been associated several studies Balance balance heavily weighted toward unhealthy healthier options being Shelf tell about Supermarket Map Stores Demographics Population Geographic land Total density popmi households Average household per capita Race White Black Hispanic Market Farm Olive Street open Tuesday noon Saturday available wwwhollygrovemarketcom Distances Variable Distance Number Two built near Hollygove after Roberts Fresh selling locally grown presently days week Both proximity means resident travels reach while miles hand SavALot before remained closed since storm numerous those rest mostly similar striking difference absence Miles Markets Sankofa Marketplace intersection Caffin Claude Avenue month httpwwwsankofamarketplaceorg Our School Blair Grocery operates weekly Sunday rotates churches httpschoolatblairgroceryblogspotcom lack Out examined lowest There here travel greatest distances half third amount fruit vegetable communityled efforts increase begun building crucial redeveloping potential attract spur lacks growers sells monthly basis agricultural academic program holds gardens developed expanded rebuilding even Salty etc Haley Boulevard distinguished its relatively high twice four times accessiblethe them same level far phenomenon intensified concentration referred swamp choices both policy implications Discussion postKatrina continues affect differently Disparities resources involvement variables lead different outcomes citizens involved issues might still struggling repopulate inconsistency reflected citys environmentsome areas seen new waiting see old return Efforts create equitable citywide will cooperation part government Cities around country think how York implemented NYC FRESH initiative aimed reducing inequality innovative zoning financial incentives locate Any wants participate must square feet Pennsylvania Financing Initiative state administered Reinvestment Fund Trust works underserved statewide proposed Retail Incentive Program loans forgivable grants improve visitor knows place rich traditions moves forward just overlook roles continue social physical landscape Paying special attention redevelopment previously preKatrina ensure fair 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| Empowering Families Affected by Domestic Violence: Optimizing Financial Stability Through… | Linda Edouard | 2010 | Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Advocates (including legal advocates), Domestic Violence Survivors, Families | Boston, Massachusetts | Empowering Families Affected by Domestic Violence: Optimizing Financial Stability Through Medical-Legal Partnerships examines the various regulatory and abuse-related barriers that domestic violence survivors face when trying to… Read more | Emerson Fellow | MedicalLegal Partnership Boston Empowering Families Impacted Domestic Violence Optimizing Financial Stability through Partnerships given year millions individuals the United States are impacted directly indirectly domestic violence Nearly three out four Americans personally know someone who has been abused instability stemming from economic abuse often major barrier safety The current downturn exacerbated risk financial intensifying family disputes over money Survivors wish flee have less opportunity transition selfsufficiency during recession Given recent increase for survivors critical that those seeking advocate understand connection between income supports and This report seeks highlight role medicallegal partnership can play promoting stability lowincome Two actual cases experience Medical Legal MLP illustrative power crossdisciplinary collaboration above illustrate partnerships uniquely situated offer legal support both holistic preventive nature Every day seek medical treatment hospitals doctors offices throughout country Their various needs however unrecognized overlooked survivor her health care professionals due more pressing concerns regarding emotional physical wellbeing Medicallegal regularly train healthcare screen unmet routine appointments refer vulnerable patients staff appropriate advocacy able provide focused understanding all may rather than just related preventing crisis will require complex lengthy stressful Additionally such environment with which client familiar promotes easy access mental services ensure Perhaps context capacity apparent addressing demonstrate essential ensuring continued result practice Founding Site national network disrupt insufficient meaningful families public benefits system training providers special protections available working obtain evidence identify resolve issues around before they become requiring emergency intervention Bostons advocates assists sets providing wellinformed comprehensive continue focus relationship means highlighting ways professions enhance provided traditional aid institutions SURVIVORS STORY Mrs struggling single mother two recently fled abusive Recognizing were exacerbating depression doctor refers After meeting analyzing determines eligible cash food stamps informs right apply Several weeks later still not applied Trained empowerment model makes assumptions why did instead continues supply additional information resources Days therapist contacts secured permission speak case wishes but afraid local welfare office because perpetrator his live neighborhood unit state permits different where she feels safe end receive assistance living paycheck She suddenly heart attack unable work several Her condition does qualify any disability currently basic second child deemed cap baby under TANF federal regulations thus cannot counted household little Even after children sensitively presents exceptions rule inquires whether them situation discloses was conceived rape reluctant share trauma suffers each retelling familys asks might feel comfortable discussing further explains needed prepare affidavit waive requirement agrees requests present construct submit request waiver rules basis reviews approves this receives maximum Client Empowerment Model Spotlight Economic Abuse Although forms leave financially especially detrimental impact Perpetrators gain control array tactics seizing harassing job forcing allowing controlling how spent withholding clothing medication stealing identity credit property Public Health Crisis global phenomenon affecting sexes across boundaries race class origin For purposes document term using sexual andor psychological maintain intimate partners Women primary targets nearly women experiencing some point lifetime More isolated incidents pattern gains victims life These shown Power Control Wheel together reinforce perpetrators economically dependent Indeed employment insecurity found most immediate deterrents leaving Leaving mean homeless forced herself possibly lose custody reason independent source significant indicator woman permanently abuser SPOTLIGHT ECONOMIC ABUSE Source Intervention Project Duluth Missouri Coalition Against Sexual Jefferson City deploy clientempowerment practices specifically designed prevent replication dynamics creation dependency retraumatization process engages activities reduce powerlessness resulted helps exert greater influence their personal professional lives gives express agency make informed decisions about what wants own wheel depicts charge Tips COMMUNICATING WITH SURVIVOR Remember remind strengths expert Support self determination even when you agree conscious your facial expressions body language tone ultimate made knows behavior best Present options decision Let common problems escaping Show genuinely interested telling PROGRAMMATIC PRACTICES Incorporate questions standard intake minimize stigma encourage disclosure Train agencies develop skills Make sure programs referred fit unique circumstances Reassess update program policies interfere advancement Have hotline number Holistic Advocacy Effective certainly involves areas law restraining order also includes Housing losing housing damage inflicts withholds rentalmortgageutility payments need securing affordable FoodNutrition safely accessing nutritional WIC pantries Healthcare Access dissuaded insurance listed Consumer Protection ascertaining rights damaged score other consumer laws Advocating Leveraging Interdisciplinary trainings frequently confronted these MLPpartnered settings knowledge ability consult direct Likewise effects traumathus teaching recognize signs posttraumatic stress disorder implement communication strategies accommodate Anticipating crises occur Frequently many challenges face daily until reached focuses early reach conserves time energy well being ensures handle Often rely therapists assist coping suffered Unfortunately requires traumatic experiences partnering behalf empowers exercise while maintaining Obtaining clinical claims place letter MLPtrained indepth relevant equipped Ultimately avoid proceedings |
| Making the Leap to West Louisville: EBT at Grasshoppers Distribution | Daniel Burke | 2010 | Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Systems and Agriculture, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Community Members, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Kentucky, Louisville | Making the Leap to West Louisville: EBT at Grasshoppers Distribution is a guide for Community Supported Agriculture programs seeking to accept SNAP/food stamp benefits that explores strategies… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Making the Leap West Louisville EBT Grasshoppers Distribution Danny Burke Emerson National Hunger Fellow Prepared for Community Farm Alliance February Table Contents Summary and Purpose The Case Accepting Economic Basics What community food security CSAs role CSA model Objectives Strategies Activities achieve objectives Building Partnerships Why outreach important Who will doing outreaching Structure plan Current status New Directions Housing Corporation Connections Network Bon Air Neighborhood Association Expressions You Coffee Shop Presbyterian Center Fresh access survey Concerns about Pricing Options Shares Basic box Grant Donations Sliding scale Thoughts determining pricing structure Funding FMPP from USDA funding Defining Roles CFA Conclusion Meat Bundle Tables Purchases Jefferson County Fiscal Year Potential Items Included Box Winter Staples Appendix Approaching Corporate Sponsorship Examples Contacts Food Access Survey Notes This document meant serve guide potential partners during program development contains both qualitative quantitative evidence that demonstrates need also explores logistical considerations such examining case studies existing CSAtype programs targeted meet needs lowincome communities hopefully best practices other organizations interested starting offers local significant portion any offering ensuring affordable Thus large this dedicated developing analyzing strategies make highquality recipients weekly produce not then simply work Outside form grant one way reduce cost share That said protocol approaching corporate sponsorship provides proposal hand presents reliant outside whatsoever can financially selfsustaining most essential component Louisvilles must assessed rather than prescribed Every aspect documents stresses importance consulting After all residents neighborhood are experts able provide information feasible task asking what wants overlooked Through presentation partnerships represents beginning conversation between nearly every piece concerning progression September allow move forward with should springboard much needed renewed commitment justice defined condition which obtain safe culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate diet through system maximizes selfreliance social insecure meaning they have healthy High quality fresh enhances life while processed deficient negatively affects health easy fruits vegetables overall Considering consequences lack foods human increase availability high becomes apparent Eating protects against cardiovascular disease cancer Type diabetes consumption contents fat salt sugar may cause obesity related problems Four ten leading causes death United States chronic diseases major risk factor farmerowned distribution company oasis desert truckloads farm Kentucky family farmers arriving daily Portland Avenue However who live where center located been due affordability issues One improve Electronic Benefits Transfer ability accept formerly called stamps purchase basis With capabilities ensure accessible people benefits farreaching benefit eaters users increased revenue sales Local money spent stay economy support spring available purchasing option its shares partnership has excellent opportunity become leader push Theoretical moral ethical arguments asides really just makes economic sense following accepting purely terms America million receive population Canada means more entire over eight Americans receives ratio American children receiving even higher four All these numbers point increasing use stamp expanding reach new everyday stigma once associated federal assistance fading quickly There longer prototypical recipient ever existed first place times points out there range struggling basic They include single mothers married couples newly jobless chronically poor longtime welfare checks workers whose reduced hours slender wages leave pantries bare situation different probably found living Highlands well End households Kentuckians statewide average monthly received Kentuckian was fiscal year total amount dollars state power supplying chart top next page breakdown purchases Data obtained Office Nutrition Services making sponsorships markets initiatives capture market annually adapt everincreasing businesses From standpoint sound business age stimulus might effective ways revitalize study North Carolina Budget Tax estimates billion activity generated Additionally dollar SNAPFood Stamps generates These cannot captured EBTready impetus enough Clearly like concerted effort attract customers stores Kroger Walmart but demonstrate warrant ETB PURCHASES FISCAL YEAR JEFFERSON COUNTY Store Total Stores Purchase Amount Specialty BakeryBread Combination Grocery Convenience Delivery Route Multistall Farmers Market Large Products Medium Small Supermarket Super TOTAL within boundaries southern Indiana supply infrastructure solve frames proposed larger movement documenting governmental ties into According Mike Hamm Anne Bellows appropriate economically environmentally sustainable promotes Any project included seek Develop diverse systems Meet everyone including low incomes Promote good nutrition Revitalize build collaboration Foster strengthen regional Link consumers familyscale farming working conditions livelihoods Change policies institutions goals Honor celebrate cultures traditions Enhance dignity joy growing preparing eating Build capacity create change education empowerment supported agricultures Supported Agriculture connects growers mutually beneficial relationship Consumers harvest each season risks bounties Growers distributed shareholders products learning seasonal agriculture secure their crops parties having personal connection wishes Provisions slidingscale fees acceptance donation process andor payment plans Educational preparation events days opportunities building skill Feedback loops incorporate ideas planning extra feed hungry improvised traditional offer multifarm allnatural organically grown beef chicken pork milk cheese eggs Many farms own sell outlets them stable fair prices additional creating another stream income levels Each individually priced customer design her basket choose egg protein combination Produce without chemicals pesticides meat dairy animals raised pasture antibiotic steroid hormonefree newsletter tells items came recipes particular weeks three overarching Connect limited entrepreneurial address 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| Breaking Bread: Engaging Religiously Diverse Youth in the Nashville Food… | Jennifer Bailey | 2010 | Food Access, Food Justice | Faith Communities, Youth | Nashville, Tennessee | Breaking Bread: Engaging Religiously Diverse Youth in the Nashville Food Justice Movement is a resource manual that provides food security organizations with tools and strategies to connect… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Breaking Bread Engaging Religiously Diverse Youth the Nashville Food Justice Movement Compiled Jennifer Bailey Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow MannaFood Security Partners February Resource Manual Introduction About Program Overview Key Terms Chapter One Religious Communities FaithBased Community Organizing Strategy for Social Change Interfaith Examples Partnerships King Gandhi Heschel and Hahn The Role Practice World Religions Reframing Conversation from Charity Combating Missionary Complex Word Allyship Working with Points Remember Two Basics Cycle Engagement Adults Allies Three Tools Public Narrative Writing Exercises Example Photovoice Tool Advocacy Planning Day Action Facilitating Meaningful Dialogue Appendix Additional Resources Table Contents initiative ReStoring campaign that seeks engage religiously diverse youth dialogue action goal building more just equitable food system Middle Tennessee program MannaFSP launched grassroots movement ensure ALL Nashvillians have access affordable healthy foods partnership communities faith working reduce health risks including obesity facing residents Nashvilles identified deserts East NashvilleCayce Homes Edgehill North NashvilleCharlotte Ave has three overarching goals Helping create direct public transportation routes existing grocery stores underserved areas Developing tax zoning incentives bring neighborhoods without them Creating understanding about entire city making sure work together solve problem Why Young people historically played central role facilitation forward progression social movements United States leadership was integral civil rights liberation struggles American Indian Black Liberation Chicano Womens Martin Luther only years old when led Montgomery Bus Boycott which served catalyst Civil Rights Beginning early urban across country witnessed birth nonprofit organizations programs dedicated expanding organizing activism among prompting what become field Concurrently environmental justice undergoing shifts young leading way challenging notion who expert Through continue this legacy providing next generation organizers skills tools they need enact positive change their environments known Buckle Bible Belt provides rare opportunity actively learn build relationships peers different faiths around common theme religious QuirozMartinez Pei Zimmerman ReGeneration People Shaping Environmental Oakland Center Daniel Hosang Today New York Funders Collaborative traditionsfood Our reframe conversation hunger charity charge divided into major programmatic initiatives each reflecting levels commitment Days Leadership Institute Council are service events sponsored partners introduce community gardens soup kitchens banks will leave first hand experiences how produced exposure barriers exist achieving BBLI intensive fourweek training session high school students fundamentals advocacy Using interfaith partnerships lens evaluate these topics participants gain needed facilitate own projects while final Understand civic engagement Have broad knowledge policy basics Build communication media Received systems oppression dismantling racism equipped Develop specific one another Topics Dismantling Systems Oppression Media Training Access physical proximity availability asserts should live enough because economic constraints inequalities reframes lack sources poor human issue approach communitys needs truly advance self reliance placing solutions address disparities within our society large Brahm Ahmadi security condition all obtain safe culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate diet through sustainable maximizes selfreliance democratic decisionmaking Mike Hamm Anne Bellows flagship development empowering teens agents individual institutional group meet biweekly develop project culminating forum created members order eligible must successfully completed This great new mankind inherited big house world black white Easterners Westerners Gentiles Jews Catholics Protestants Moslem Hindu family unduly separated ideas culture interests can never again other somehow Nobel Lecture December most nation Over past shifting patterns observance immigration contributed changing landscape encounter diversity longer look travel books films but see jobs ours childrens schools Every day traditions interact peacefully Now than ever there opportunities capitalize Building shared values found begin addresses What process power based defining problems wish pursue methods use accomplish principles Direct Win real immediate concrete improvements peoples lives Help recognize Alter 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Hanh Southeast Asia Buddhist monk using nonviolence stop war Vietnam especially could remain silent face They heal founded School Services Saigon relief organization rebuilt bombed villages set medical centers resettled homeless families organized agricultural cooperatives built against nominated Peace Prize MLK Service Curriculum Buddhism dietary rules fasting feasting holidays Buddhists believe reincarnation possibility humans being reborn animals viceversa Consequently harm creatures vegetarians However meat completely forbidden doctrines eaten small quantities countries maritime fish seafood generally accepted valuable protein killing rationalized merely removed Some Mahayana China avoid eating strongsmelling plants onions garlic chives shallots leeks believing strong flavors vegetables may excite senses present challenge seeking control desires ricegrowing Asian practiced rituals reflects rhythms production scarcity abundance year rites mark changes status serving temporal 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| Strength in Numbers: Opportunities to Improve Food Security Data &… | Amber Roberts | 2010 | Advocacy and Education | Communities of Color | Domestic, Oregon | Strength in Numbers… Read more documents the lack of sources for data analyzing food insecurity rates among Oregonians of color in a historical, demographic and policy-oriented context, while highlighting | Emerson Fellow | SSttrrenggtth iin Numberrss Opporrttuniittiiess tto IImprrovve Food SSeccurriittyy Daattaa Assssessss tthe Needss off Orreggoniiaanss Collorr February Amber Roberts Congressional Hunger Center Summary The Oregon Task Force has been charged with the responsibility conduct research regarding dimensions hungeri advocate for all hungry Oregonians improve access services and recommend policies that contribute ultimate goal eradicating hungerii That duty extends populations communities regardless size location challenges associated meeting need set out create Ending Before Begins Oregons Call Action plan inspire people diverse backgrounds from across state take action end food insecurity hunger integrity intention was preserved through collection information via statewide survey community forums interviews summit analyses data sets aims ensure needs underserved underrepresented are reflected its public policy agenda this objective mind intentionally incorporate voices input coloriii began engage members advocates service providers specific project team made attempts examine statelevel internal knowledge Preliminary inquiry indicated there insufficient sources make conclusive statements about current void represents untold experiences thousands This report examines better measures amongst color provides basic historical context some faced those proposes variety recommendations applications Background defined condition which one lacks enough income resources gain consistent maintain active healthy lifestyle number factors likelihood household will experience including unemployment renting home opposed owning having noncitizen headiv More often than not individuals who struggling their ends meet financially secondhighest percentage experiencing very low nationv result economic strain caused recent recession high rates cost living approximately had security These numbers remained despite fact households received emergency boxes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP benefitsvii most USDA only reflect American likely increased situation worsened United States linked various socioeconomic individual Race ethnicity two salient characteristics For past ten years Household Security Reports published Department Agriculture have shown nation more whitesviii consistency makes significant following tableix illustrates population breakdown race African Black Indian Alaska Native Asian Hawaiian Other Pacific Islander MultiRacial Persons Hispanic Latino origin White persons latest Ethnicity Progress Board shows becoming increasingly statex demographic composition transforms should evolve change where racial ethnic diversity intersection these circumstances demands attention Examination determinants insights into what might look like What Know designed Benchmarks measure states social wellbeingxi provide evidence disparities Latinos Americans indicators proof levels higher white counterparts However correlations between negative education financial status lead compounded disadvantage long runxii Some include Financial Stability whole exception Asians Islanders tend less stable counterpartsxiii means poverty lower homeownership While stability determinant studies show when rises fallxiv Health Insurance uninsured counterpartsxv Rising healthcare costs coupled lack coverage can prove debilitating unpredictable burden quickly leave money groceries Education Level college completion All school counterpartsxvi Educational achievement strongly correlated since earn workforce indications work done understand connection Contemporary scholarship relies upon blend statistical science define relationships Social outcomes andor ethnicities intervening practices impacted waysxvii causal variable without precise measurements analysts definitive understanding full impact certain groups Historical Context Themes Relevant Community Affairs Officers Federal Reserve Brookings Institute sponsored study profile concentrated country led existencexviii findings nuances themes emerge Below patterns particularly relevant accompanied thoughts expressed sentiments Displacement Populations Under Western Termination Act Klamath large Tribes governments abolished lands taken revoked NAYA Making Invisible Visible Even our strong equitably distributed There false perceptions longer exist chronic undercounts inaccurate stereotypes perpetuate misconception misunderstandings decisions limit other city live Visiblexix history riddled complicated contentious disputes land rights Many continue face institutional barriers legislation forcibly displaced poorer quality subsequently limited opportunity development servicesxx Gentrification Urban Communities When first moved here you could still find affordable housing area easy MAX neighbors were great feel Ive put down roots hereI realize dont see old anymore lot them Gresham farther rents cheaper Once get pushed your neighborhood theres place come together know connected once State Oregonxxi Discriminatory establishment characterized segregation Exclusionary zoning created racially distinct neighborhoods support networks Eventually found themselves disconnected urban renewal gentrified neighborhoodsxxii Barriers Access ForeignBorn Residents Were looking leadFor worst thing culture assistance codependency break pattern able leadership roles act refugees eight months federal they eightmonth window way life Most lowincome jobs would normally available immigrant refugee families economy Folks want They three Its pay just arent Street Roots West Meets Eastxxiii nations foreignborn tripled million immigrants arrive employment opportunities xxiv residents constitute disproportionately share poor complexities citizenship far too examined topographic cultural industrial dramatically demography over time indepth interaction further inform issue relates present Current Research Gaps use surveys Two commonly used Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Population Survey Supplement Both allow level sample sizes draw statistically general majority cannot conclusively surveyed small any inferences entire hiatus four provided profiles because cases respondents certify results being representative Bank monitors distribution but does collect recipients Human Services carefully participation monthly clients help period extent also noted sufficient Those unique comprised entirely nonwhites represent group merits Opportunities Improve Modify Data Collection Practices Incorporate Methods oversampling existing ascertain larger administrators selfidentified smaller margins error meaning 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Every source becomes immeasurable reducing Connections offices doing issues mentioned list exhaustive Adelante Mujeres wwwadelantemujeresorg Fund wwwbufororg Intercultural Organizing wwwinterculturalorganizingorg Ecumenical Ministries wwwemoregonorg Immigrant Refugee Organization wwwircoorg Mano Family wwwmanomanofamilycom Youth wwwnayapdxorg wwworegonactionorg Advocacy Commissions Office wwworegongovOAC Public Policy wwwocpporg League Minority Voters wwwOregonlmvorg University Extension Service wwwextensionoregonstateedu Portland wwwpdxeduprc wwwulpdxorg Notes uses language describe ranges Low reduced desirability diet little indication intake Very multiple disrupted eating Relief Revised Statutes ORS Formerly iii paper term refers nonwhite America black mixedrace descent ivBartfeld Dunifon Nord Carlson Factors Account StatetoState Differences EIB Economic November http wwwersusdagovpublicationsEIBeibpdf Mark Margaret Andrews Steven Home Page Web Feb Edwards Understand Insecurity Rural Fact Sheets Version Jan vii End viii ERSUSDA Briefing Room Recommended Readings Census Bureau QuickFacts County httpquickfactscensusgovqfdstateshtml accessed January Report Benchmark Biennial Publications httpwwworegongovDASOPBobm_pubsshtml_Race___Ethnicity_Report December httpwwworegongovDASOPBobmshtml_OBM_Update_Process xii Lin Ann Chih David Harris Colors Poverty Why Racial Ethnic Disparities Persist National Briefs httpwwwnpcumichedupublicationspolicy_briefsbriefindexphp xiii xiv Putting Table httpwwwersusdagovAmberwavesFebFeaturesPuttingFoodhtm xvi xvii Holland PThe linking causality Lessons standardized testing Rac Society xviii Offices Institution Enduring Challenge Concentrated Across San Francisco Development Consumer httpwwwfrbsforgcpreport xix Portlands Homepage wwwnayapdxorgimagesmakingtheinvisibledocumentVisibleCampaign proofpdf xxi StateofBlackOregon httpwwwulpdxorgStateofBlackOregonhtml xxii xxiii Who Cant Afford Free Speech httpstreetrootswordpresscomwestmeets 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| In Perspective: An Assessment of Milwaukee County Food Pantry Clients | Tasha Askew | 2010 | Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Children, Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, Families, Seniors, Urban Communities | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | In Perspective: An Assessment of Milwaukee County Food Pantry Clients is a comprehensive report describing the impact of the economic downturn on the eating habits of more than… Read more | Emerson Fellow | report prepared for Hunger Task Force February Tasha Askew Bill Emerson National Fellow Congressional Center Table Contents Executive Summary and Poverty Context III Methodology Survey Results Demographics Education Age Employment Finances Housing Transportation Assistance FoodShare Food Pantry Bag Service Findings Recommendations VII Voices Milwaukee VIII Appendices English version Spanish Sites Map Works Cited This study provides snapshot County food pantry clients during economic recession The purpose this assess what extent the downturn has impacted household eating habits from different pantries within Forces emergency feeding network Specifically examined Surveys interviews were conducted order compile data demographics hunger usage federal nutrition assistance programs Furthermore humanizes voices behind action steps help these difficult times Major are hungry Despite monthly visits substantial number skipping meals less dependents several days out month due shortages majority not receive Fiftysix percent respondents benefits promotion ACCESS website individuals applying person Sixtyeight applied either Coggs Building Robles Only ten using apply allocations insufficient Sixtynine say their only last two three weeks lack employment contributes need Eightytwo they unemployed Fortytwo seeking high new users Twentysix than months Nineteen between six Unemployment underutilized Although receiving unemployment generally like customer service Fiftytwo believe quality fresh nutritious Eightyseven that feel respected welcomed visit Word mouth most popular method finding about Sixtythree discovered through family friends versus Impact have basic amenities Over stoves refrigerators Eightyfour microwaves Some eligible About onefifth because think ineligible Most allotments longer Fiftyeight lasting week more During able preserve commodities supplementing with provisions Scope Recently skyrocketed households insecure least some time year highest recorded rate insecurity since when first national security survey was USDA defines access enough active healthy life injustice exacerbating health conditions children throughout nation well million lived foodinsecure Among those very low response July President Barack Obama committed point strategy end childhood According nationwide adults obtained higher December used almost every but remaining one classified secure There correlation poverty short leads people being unable afford hence Americans living Census Bureau October surged its been years Department Labor Local scope local perspective residents City addition peaked Gassman comparison city Milwaukees ranks second worst among largest cities participation increased September November participated history Roberta result backlog application processing caused applicants wait over Quest card purchase rejection More waited answer request MilwaukeeWisconsin Journal Sentinel circumstances violate SNAP individual approved should received date filed qualifies expedited income file performed Childrens Health Watch draws subsidized housing decreases Wisconsin concludes nearly under age renters bedroom Fair Market Rent annual needed Public Policy Forum public subsidy extremely renter vast renting private market without any direct government Several child aid youth From Fueling Young Minds summer collaboration HarleyDavidson Foundation saw increase served younger school School students qualified free reduced price Even Universal Free Breakfast sites participating schools Child Adult Care Program CACFP key source support serving snacks care centers homes Head Start afterschool shelters adult day Until program provided kids Serving Supper Kids created supplement funding feed twentyfive Community Learning Centers Suppers partnership Kohls Stores fiscal experienced record demand Milwaukeearea pounds distributed organizations Seventytwo TEFAP Emergency helps diets lowincome needy persons including elderly providing them utilized affiliated same One hundred staff reported compared Approximately large Ninetyfive attributed visitors frequent larger will determine who why Data collection based specifically look use effects economy Moreover provide research recommendations improve ultimately community summarizes responses gathered random sampling thirtyfive adhere Standards Excellence reflect countywide geographic representation selected All located Cudahy Franklin Oak Creek South Wauwatosa Paperbased surveys offered languages collect administered attempt made personally administer few requested complete independently Clients encouraged honest feedback apprised comments would hinder continuation services form facetoface interview modification instrument conduct assessment actual fourpage item questionnaire see structured quantitatively qualitative techniques also employed structure allowed gain insight into personal experiences proved add dimension indepth stories collected randomly agency hours operation Participating prerequisite interviewed completed while waiting intake process Others around after sample size determined achieve confidence level total set guidelines best practices rates HTF scale lowest four Fellowship project yearlong leadership development designed interested working eliminate httpwwwhungercenterorg results limited voluntary nature surveying tool fully questions answered choice thus certain findings may representative entire convenience spoke limitation Russian Hmong Arabic speakers included future exploratory studies area information presented allinclusive Rather all viewed current Future necessary remain abreast how affects copy available Appendix page disparities racial groups relative Figure compare African Americansblack percentage Americanblack county twice Similarly whites underrepresented population contrast white Respondents asked indicate education Due interpretations question slightly skewed Many indicated achieved grade category college Explanations listed other include Masters degree Doctorate Trade technical HSED High Equivalency Diploma Grade GED Other Educational Attainment ages third old older many each group supported reflects composition Household Population Group Number per None Total Children Adults Seniors chart does respondent live young cite status following recipients full jobs parttime multiple temporary Employed Unemployed Status illustrates extracted work onefourth where job Characteristics Personal First much money Then themselves amount spend half needing How you charts 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