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| Characteristics and Actions of Hunger Leaders Who are Not Directly… | Edward M. Cooney | 2012 | Special Reports & White Papers | Advocates (including legal advocates), Parents, School Staff, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic | The goal of ending childhood hunger can be furthered effectively through alliances of anti-hunger advocates and partners from the education community, nutrition and health organizations, labor unions,… Read more | Staff Member | Characteristics and Actions Hunger Leaders Who are Not Directly the Space Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center Washington hungercenterorg April The gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction mission most antihunger organizations fulfill President Obamas initiative end childhood hunger achieve notable goal will require active involvement many diverse groups that have unique some cases broader missions than ending With new unexpected allies forming alliances calls building shared objectives while finding ways work through differing goals perspectives purpose identify major actors education community nutritionhealth unions private sector food companies trade associations illustrate how they can play effective role still pursuing their own Are there crosssector between these allied created sustained address aiding effort meet Education Community with influence include National Parent Teacher Association PTA representing parents teachers largest volunteer child advocacy association America has over million members Teachers like NEA also key players NEAs focus making nations public schools possible School officials represented Elementary Secondary Principals American Superintendants These educators charged responsibility preparing our next generation leadersleaders who required live compete global marketplace While academic achievement youth development primary know relationship nutrition learning participation school breakfast lunch programs important all children but particularly lowincome Mary Hatwood Futrell former president said Growing numbers students coming burdened disadvantages More poor because poverty more illfed help succeed must not only high standards deal needs Children cannot learn malnourished too enough eat Parents principals superintendents vested interest ensuring access quality during day ready every Educators face daily challenges standardized tests Some years ago principal South Carolina announced his were likely perform better offered kids test able time convince him offering federal program approach increasing higher scores improving attendance student attention spans class builtin incentive sure nutritious meals Title funds source distributed formula based number free reducedprice served Members very interested childrens one involved Child Nutrition Reauthorization endorsed Institute Medicines recommendations regulations nutritional stress inclusion fruits vegetables serving whole grain products lowfat dairy changes reduce improve health status They particular importance rely upon lunches onethird half total nutrient intake efforts other rewarded publication improved meal Department Agriculture USDA generate comments proposed rule NutritionHealth Organizations Two main Society Behavior SNEB Academy Dietetics AND seeks enhance skill set policymakers about foods worlds organization professionals Science Public Interest CSPI policy group represents broad crosssection consumer Its newsletter subscribers advocates policies consistent scientific evidence Health Heart Pediatrics lead healthcare arena represent vast network including clinic directors nurses physicians registered dietitians All take part activities Forum national wellfunded wellmanaged Like substantial resources large local memberships Their andor population among see themselves may view desirable widely seen However been several joint initiatives both championed Medicine IOM Academies great catalyst inspiring cooperation concerned level its report Local Government Prevent Childhood Obesity recommended state assistance Special Supplemental Program Women Infants WIC Breakfast Lunch Programs Adult Care Food After Snacks Summer Service SNAP formerly known Stamp later made would increase amounts variety grains latter together namely thereby obesity participating produced amazing results This legislation raised reimbursements six cents adopted reportbased enhancing schoolchildren addition carte items beverages sold vending machines nationwide expansion afterschool supper same currently working proposals Farm Bill oppose block granting reducing benefits provide financial incentives participants purchase establish tax make supermarkets locate underserved areas available corner stores electronic benefit transfer EBT transactions farmers markets farm stands Unions union leader space Federation State County Municipal Employees AFSCME employees Other significant International Union SEIU United Commercial Workers UFCW fastest growing North workers staff under age any processing plants actively issues affecting therefore partner coalitions tend bread butter such wages hours Many low qualify systems employ them took issue membership paid sick leave ultimately included final bill representatives partners legislative agenda Thousands crucial securing per had increased except annual inflation adjustments since used helpful obtaining funding Coalition Preserve Choice Advocates seek strengthen opposing grant arguing against restrictions choices expand current changing basis allotment from Thrifty Plan Low Cost household purchasing power percent Private Sector Companies Trade Associations Historically reluctant positions controversial potential criticism supporting bottom line taken leadership Walmart Tyson General Mills Kraft others leading Marketing FMI Grocery Manufacturers GMA listed here realize billion market recognize wellnourished essential States maintain position increasingly competitive world possess political clout people vote various congressional districts states advising House Senate positive negative impact respective industries Major Research Action FRAC Feeding Share Our Strength SOS CHC formed coalition focused emerging limiting called debate care amendment drafted Centers Disease Control conjunction develop nationally approved list good bad result prohibited complexity creating administering process grocery introduced each year costly ineffective adverse stigmatizing drive families out believes best households sufficient economic healthy coupled information highest value money choose dietary Senator Kirsten Gillibrand New York Representative James McGovern Massachusetts draft replace monthly allotments change avoids stigmatization provides supportive pathway rather spending millions dollars system foodbad prohibiting Conclusion engaged corporations either entities distinct agendas willing commit challenge successfully attempts cut 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| Local School Wellness Plans: A Key to Improving Child Health | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Special Reports & White Papers | Advocates (including legal advocates), Families, Parents, Policymakers, School Staff, Students, Youth | Domestic | School wellness policies are a vital tool that parents, students, teachers, school food service staff, school administrators, and local communities can use to address children’s nutrition and… Read more | Staff Member | Local School Wellness Plans Key Improving Child Health Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Hunger Center hungercenterorg December The gratefully acknowledges the generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning and Development which this paper was prepared Introduction its report Bridging Evidence Gap Obesity Prevention Institute Medicine IOM National Academies cited data from Nutrition Examination Survey indicating that among children adolescents aged nearly percent were obese close overweight This epidemic costly childrens health nations budget Medical expenses attributed obesity overall population exceed billion yearly wellness policies are tool can used parents students teachers school food service staff administrators local communities address important nutrition crisis But legislative directive got off rocky start Background All child programs either part Lunch Act lunches covered breakfasts Normally Congress reauthorizes reviews updates these every five years These review but Senate Agriculture Committee House Education Workforce committees charged with conducting program unable find funding necessary improvements sought antihunger community delayed until Representative John Boehner then Chair decided commit approximately million unspent funds within his jurisdiction reauthorization decision made possible include section other Public Law WIC Reauthorization Section required all educational agencies participating meals establish policy year provision not bill leadership Chairman Ranking Member George Miller their Kate Houston Denise Forte inclusion seen education LEAs districts promoting student preventing reducing childhood providing assurance meal guidelines meet minimum federal standards initial legislation provided only Department USDA technical assistance implementing nationwide many officials somewhat skeptical potential impact However has turned out sleeper amendment piece minimal cost potentially dramatic improving CHC played role advancing final meeting Forum early dispute arose between Society Association regarding appropriate approach sound plan hosted parties interested groups worked compromise proposal submitted committee What Action Steps Did Require Educational Agencies Include Their Policy goals physical activity schoolbased activities foods available campus less restrictive than those set Secretary measuring implementation involving board members public development While most schools incorporated components actually compliance They had have Healthy Free Kids strengthened emphasizing need assessment promotion also saw foster more broadbased effective Hence new requirement establishing New partners could professionals Finally now measure progress periodically make including extent compares model attaining Each LEA must appoint official responsible ensure elements Components Quality Appendix reader will annotated list resources detailing where found how locate helpful national organizations expertise crafting websites Centers Disease Control CDC provide wealth information implement monitor welldesigned engages key players managers task developing Taking into consideration nutritious consume melting pot unique ethnic different religious backgrounds cultural eating preferences Successful incorporate reflect makeup bodies One mechanism buyin menu planning Long before innovative lunch directors established advisory met regularly discuss healthy they fellow would enjoy wellconstructed should beverages consistent recommendations quality Those being regulation require fruits vegetables whole grains lowfat dairy products Parents examine location consumed usually cafeteria environment relax time friends place poorly lit without cheerful decorations hustled little talk encourage maximize participation Nationally over participate Program eat breakfast special meaning lowincome may sufficient home nutritional needs Breakfast helps better interact classmates been shown increase academic performance Participation Summer Food help access round Yet currently eligible because sponsors offer offers afterschool There relationship learning hungry learn focus encouraged any requires increased consumption strong commitment Computer games street violence watching television conspire reduce childs opportunity get needed keep moving whether during day after Children least minutes each Physical classes enough exercise growing Teachers emphasize necessity lifelong demonstrate importance idea breaks sometimes Model Policies two described below developed illustrative what happen when entire works together improve environments See httpwwwschoolnutritionorgContentaspxid variety San Francisco California United District SFUSD interesting emphasis ensuring receive principals return applications top priority widely known millions reasons why some ranging fear stigmatized poor sudden loss income realizing application filed failure parent complete Ultimately suffers receiving lose revenue allows families multiple file one thereby paperwork increasing likelihood capturing employs direct certification procedures SNAP households automatically added Another aspect outreach migrant homeless runaway meets exceeds recommended calories fat saturated sugar salt Fruits served site sold Nondairy vegetarian offered weekly Whole wheat minimally processed favored using trans avoided unusual feature containing peanuts peanut residue arena improved choices communicate about like Menu indicateinitially liking eventual goal reaching Student voice through vending machines work best practices models value consuming impressive component live lives Elementary days while middle same period High higher limits evaluation process satisfaction survey completed biannually Manchester Connecticut Schools commits positively influences general well behaviors capacity ability succeed academically created standing Membership includes usual stakeholders such instructors representatives town recreation departments collaborate agency message sent age specifically establishes daily recess elementary highlights opportunities extracurricular sports group Afterschool enrichment promote periods moderate vigorous participants schoolchildren expected safety andor police safer easier walk bike adopts addition recommends limiting oilfried encourages recognize dietary concerns relating allergies Since influencing prohibited incentive reward good behavior Withholding snacks punishment strictly forbidden Service half nine months anywhere onethird onehalf total nutrients three low sponsor ideal kitchens recreational facilities provides real benefit responsibility evaluating aspects curriculum materials wwwnanacoalitionorg Alliance Activity NANA organization advocates website extensive specific suggestions under Federal Agency Support Team teamnutritionusdagovhealthywellnesspolicyhtml fnsusdagovtnHealthywellnesspolicyhtml initiative Programs training foodservice caregivers create evaluate fund Human Services HHS cdcgovhealthyyouthnpaowellnesshtm strongly believes plans fight Index SHI lists purposes engaging identify strengths weaknesses develop action Improvement Plan healthenhancing eight selfassessment your involves coming already doing Then unmet Nonprofit Organizations AFHK actionforhealthykidsorg committed undernourishment helping young ready arrive state profiles SNA schoolnutritionorg represents along readers examples states Research FRAC fracorg nationally recognized leader working end hunger undernutrition States leaders monitoring 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| The Role that the US Department of Agriculture Regulatory Process… | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Special Reports & White Papers | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | The Role that the Department Agriculture Regulatory Process Plays Reducing Childhood Hunger and Improving Nutrition How You Can Participate Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center April gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction Over next two years USDA will issuing series proposed regulations implementing changes Congress included Child Reauthorization CNR Healthy HungerFree Kids Act first rule raise nutrition standards School Lunch Breakfast meals time Keeping date critical improving health status nations children since nearly million eat lunch school breakfast most recent report food security found Americans including are insecuremeaning they lack consistent access our risk hunger also know there strong relationship between learning able compete global marketplace not receive nutritious This particularly important issue lowincome currently participate programs consume about percent their daily calories Senator George McGovern once pointed out federal represent one significant success stories government fight end childhood However must insure these available all need served have highest nutritional quality highlight major how antihunger groups service officials view list future program reader may wish comment upon present case scenario set rules were withdrawn reflecting comments received from general public review key stakeholderschildren families teachers nurses administrators workers industrycan play role process Proposed Standards Why Are Program Regulations Being Updated According current generally meet meal requirements provide nutrients substantial number fail primarily missing lower fat saturated Many today offer few whole grains starchy fried vegetables account disproportionate amount vegetable options menu would update menus greatly increase schoolchildren Secretary Tom Vilsack significantly fruit lunchmost students cup more per dayand both fruits double grain protein item breakfastpreviously schools could serve other substantiallycurrently requirement now half rich low nonfat milk with mealsschools can higher establish maximum minimum limits way address obesity place limitations trans fats gradual reduction sodiumthere limit sodium Comments due regulation based Institute Medicine IOM National Academies Meals Building Blocks Children response USDAs request study revised expert committee recommended adopt new variety reduce level addresses recommendations Additionally under required follow foodbased plan approach requires around foods rather than nutrient specific target vitamins note evaluate make needed final likely released January incorporate viewpoints expressed into pattern introduced during year While individuals many varied improve believe increasing amounts impact decreasing What Some Likely Stakeholders quite thrust But differing maximize student choice value plate waste allow some flexibility implementation One area concern while did cent reimbursements estimates suggest much cents order produce lunches meeting counters legislation has cost saving provisions offset increased production labor costs Association SNA represents local directors state child over members Several active participants strengthening Hence main findings seek inclusion greater various financial hurdles providing reimbursement but might submit recommend delaying until ensure adequate train staff secure necessary equipment change identify suppliers help adapt recommends giving incentive timely goal reducing concerned what unrealistic caps gradually content Initially presents problems getting adjust taste buds less commenters reductions simply They argue childs liking heshe therefore restriction counterproductive Therefore allowance naturally occurring like meat letters take opposed offering too young favor along fluid elementary been experience kindergarten through fourth grade entre drink full toss trash offered add regions country little supply products difference Food Drug Administration regarding define qualifies product supports standard should contain easing severe serving week prefer allowed green peas corn lima beans potatoes often restrict individual size prohibit deepfried preparation emphasize point well funded managed sound effective physical activity larger childrens lives epidemic addition argues given sufficient breakfasts atmosphere conducive relaxation classmates Currently periods minutes socialize Finally seeks assistance parents restaurant industry healthier items age appropriate portion sizes home consumed away Research Action FRAC Allied AntiHunger Groups statewide regional bank advocates education faithbased strongly flexible agrees rationale stated see page above healthy density intake participating organization believes choose want opposes requiring always lead among opportunity servings then try something encouragement create habits leading consumption Allowing them consuming apple later day very provides improvements points provided funding pay producing grow initial when fully implemented decrease willing afford separate Added sugars limited emphasized minimized wants fair thorough system certification enforce Free before eligible failing certificate such rural income communities identified early intensive takes position agencies exercise fiscal action sanctions against abide after agency technical corrective Science Public Interest Policy NANA Alliance Activity led These focus policy Members include Society Education American Dietetic Cancer United Fresh Produce training encourages proactively work collaboration partners within Centers Disease Control Defense All interest resources successful differ seeking stricter definition supporting gram sugar cereals possibly speed schedule needs factor readily limitation allowable contentwhile acceptable Women Infants WIC targeted nutritionally participantsis unnecessary eliminates otherwise cereal Future Opportunities Comment Important Competitive purchased vending machines carte line regulated gave authority controlling throughout indicated competitive essentially states competition dairy published December ComplianceCertification New Meal Patterns good news raised rates six billion expenditure expensive provision demonstrates serious get certified having complied rate spring Adult Care CACFP November issued patterns similar care centers family homes Matter former Deputy Special Programs Service Clinton jurisdiction assure matter read thought made example importance issuance known infamous KetchupasaVegetable Regulation Reagan embarked campaign entitlement reform Washington speak ending lowering terminating national eligibility benefits cut mainly guaranteeing retained exist reason only stakeholders wrote period forced withdrawal janitors commodity private sector companies disturbed actually going budgets cuts situation occur From September called RDAs Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA caught rock hard knew met decided things allowing certain condiments credited reimbursable produced onefourth quarter pound beef patty single slice white bread grapes french fries ounce glass York Times Post stating wanted save weeks again recently House Budget Committees Resolution contains proposal block grant SNAP cutbacks eliminate benefit levels sending your elected real whether accepted rejected Concerned Its Implementation prefers Federal eRulemaking portal httpwwwregulationgov Once site online instructions submitting Another mail hand delivery Julie Brewer Chief Branch Division Park Drive Room Alexandria Virginia Students you already Student Menu Review Committee interact fellow assisting planning attractive possible kind basis upcoming Parents wellness become determining types Schools encouraged suggestions developed examine being outside cafeteria Industry selling consider annual Symposium Legislative Conference Annual Meeting meetings conferences directly hot discover latest Nurses front preventing member Forum fosters policies legislative proposals materials leadership Teachers Administrators Both organizations designing strategies heard | |
| How to Engage Local and State Elected Officials in Support… | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Special Reports & White Papers | Advocates (including legal advocates), Children | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | How Engage Local and State Elected Officials Support Child Hunger Initiatives Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center September The gratefully acknowledges the generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction officials including mayors city council members selectmen county office holders are uniquely positioned assist advocates community groups shaping policies that reduce child hunger former Speaker House Representatives Tip ONeill once said all politics local These individuals closest political forces available citizens They run because they see needs believe can find solutions existing problems have power issue ordinances fund agencies manage operation governments legislators governors also ideal position impact affecting diverse roles policymaker consensus builder leader social justice issues such reducing their state communities But how advocacy organizations get access these leaders decisionmakers what some core messages would resonate with them This will review techniques effective highlight two successful models level Act End Oregon statenational model National Conference Legislators NCSL Legislatures Partnership Key Components Effective Advocacy Political action take many forms but direct contact elected one most ways influence decisions policymakers founding fathers thought concept important protected your right petition our government Constitution One first rules learning name area official governs helpful known focus expertise has education reform taxes energy fiscal policy etc tried true approach reaching through writing letter Linda Locke past president Adult Care Food Program CACFP Forum recommends letters should individual handwritten indicating from real person brief paragraphs length address only topic specific seek increased funding quality care insuring children healthy food include personal experiences importance recommendation affect you organization Face face meetings way broader agenda seeking then know Are licensed interest mention unlicensed may not provide adequate note operators programs pay gain attention increasing put together small group program sponsors providers educators religious business representatives Having Rotary Club member part gives credibility there relationship between nutrition having teacher familiar component participate meeting very clergy adds moral dimension usually give high regard respected Some found success focusing general public print media oped editor more indirect route suggestions outlined above regarding followed Practitioners had skilled type communication Core Messages levels inundated requests assistance numerous topics taken who legislature strategy Education Committee Appropriation request acted committees help Your message clear powerful allows develop building blocks later school life significant indicator meals parents work knowing safe severely underfunded supported hard data relevant surveys studies research projects demonstrate shortfall funds summarized presented Successful Models Engaging Relief Task Force win battle against togethergovernment nonprofits faith every Governor Ted Kulongoski announcing Harvest week October held Summit interested finding set out five years make difference inspired number terms according Department Agriculture moved middle pack implementing its plan strategic designed allies anti well Oregonians guide eliminate essence proposals concrete steps ensure family economic stability security establishing close working relations saw progress motion activities complete entire published report highlighting succeeded enhancing developing living wage opportunities assisting lowincome pursuit college educations strengthening getting increase Oregons Affordable Housing Tax Credit protecting low workers making Income permanently refundable creating safety net those unable TANF supports detailed Policy Council providing vehicle new fight bonus dollars use SNAP benefits farmers markets Women Infants Children WIC Senior Farmers Market Voucher highlighted engaged creative campaigns when exciting thing about collaborative ACT END HUNGER already actions Even though thousands still struggle keep table families now tax credits other services tough times Working does May Now carrying end pursuing strategies preserve where possible expand emergency distribution breakfast summer Farm Head Start Day After School Meal Snack affordable housing remain priorities Through achieve goal Legislature invited several major companies three leading national antihunger join states raise visibility America offer innovative lasting year long initiative connect private sectors improve availability hungry According Agricultures USDA recent record million Americans experienced insecurity included means nearly risk numbers simply unacceptable country financial resources commitment need publicprivate partnership established currently great capitalize federal nonprofit initiatives combat Corporate mobilize counter sliding into poverty Under Secretary Nutrition Consumer Service FNCS Kevin Concannon annual Louisville States really partners delivering administering feeding nations line defense ending needed staff reports legislatures directly sector produced legislation Arkansas passed calling appropriation Financial Administration grants Alliance relief efforts throughout amounting Colorado enacted requiring Human Services promote awareness Supplemental Assistance counties barriers costs accessing Massachusetts statewide purpose recommendations advance production Massachusettsgrown deliver foods residents protect land water required sustained Another training retention recruitment continued viability Texas grant obesity nutritional met AARP American Beverage Association Cargill Marketing Institute General Mills Mead Johnson Nestl USA Walmart Yum Brands advisory Feeding Research Action Phoenix Arizona NCSLs Fall December identified second session Boston April Spring went site visit youth teens trained become creation sustainable system greater Audrey Rowe Administrator Deborah Frank Grow Clinic spoke role health proving Margaret McKenna President Ellen Luger educated corporate foundations addressing final San Antonio Legislative Bring Table Panelists JoAnn Jenkins Laura Melillo Global Community Relations reviewed practices veterans elderly discussion based upon publication Bringing Addressing PublicPrivate Partnerships written Marie Lawrence participant Centers Bill Emerson Fellows placed toured Bank focuses selected approaches outreach application retailers accept improving after meal examples healthier items locally grown Conclusion greatly enhances likelihood |
| How is the Federal Government Organized with Respect to Influencing… | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Special Reports & White Papers | Advocates (including legal advocates), Children | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | How the Federal Government Organized with Respect Influencing Child Hunger Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center April The gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning and Development which this paper was prepared Introduction Background What Role Addressing Hubert Humphrey once said moral test government how treats those who are dawn life children twilight elderly shadows sick disabled handicapped This viewpoint captures Congress Branch few notable exceptions have viewed their role addressing child hunger through latter part early century America has rich bipartisan tradition needs its poor hungry people Perhaps President Nixon captured essence paradox existing nation great wealth compassion when dont know just many Americans actually suffer from malnutrition eats enough doesnt eat right things But that there too both categories can argue extent exists severity but plain fact not eating well sustain health White House Conference Food Nutrition Health major factor creation Women Infants Children nutrition legislation WIC Program also reason why ultimately removed purchase requirement Stamp Prior lowincome participants were required pay cash front food stamps result million eligible program unable participate since they had insufficient reserves Historic events including citizen action led convening CBS documentary significant wakeup call about nature poverty Field sponsored Physicians Tour rural southern states found widespread cases report Citizen Board Inquiry into Malnutrition Poor Peoples March Washington same year difference today approximately where live question remains what going ending condition childhood Many People United States Experience Department Agriculture USDA lead federal agency charged tracks studies recommends strategies address impact population Most families households consistent reliable access active healthy living considers such secure Anti advocates prefer classify adequate limited lack money other resources whereas classifies insecure any case monitors insecurity meaning risk some point during annual nationally representative survey carried out Census Bureau Respondents answer battery questions availability throughout then issues security expenditures use assistance programs According USDAs most recent record high experienced number included means nearly Since substantial relationship between learning finding alarming governments plan Obama Administrations Pledge End Childhood During campaign candidate Barack pledged end Administration organized achieve noble goal steps been taken implement first step takes presidential initiative select his management team nominated Senate confirmed Tom Vilsack former governor Iowa Secretary member cabinet top political appointee responsible implementing administrations policy strategy selected while improving expand nutritional quality all assignment very seriously leadership testifying before making presentations antihunger conferences meeting these groups using bully pulpit national media get informative pieces aired second key Under Consumer Services FNCS Kevin Concannon Secretarys Office stop public private sector activist lobbyist interested influencing one highly regarded appointees memory held senior positions Maine Oregon state good listener savvy administrator uses humor dispel tension every possible moment These qualities likely act positively recommendation makes man see Ordinarily Administrator Service FNS closely tied development However Julie Paradis background Feeding she played advising initiatives legislative decisions Audrey Rowe replaced She long thought career SNAP work will player arena There distinct subdivisions within look rely upon developing solutions regarding Some include Research Analysis ORA office conducts analysis assessments inform For example research skills staff ERS Economic would called wanted benefits increased month Faithbased Neighborhood Initiatives agencies created executive order George Bush supports mission continued operation recognition faithbased vital partners fight against current focus working leaders Hispanic community increasing participation underutilized Summer works Corporation National based Strategic Partnerships Outreach seeks partnerships linking local officials nonprofit enrollment formed operates Advisory Committee members come organizations companies Extensive outreach materials buys made remarkable selection distribution Free Community Grants Ultimately must respond interact two players namely Domestic Policy Council DPC Management Budget OMB coordinates domestic policymaking process offers advice supervises execution represents Presidents priorities Melody Barnes serves adviser position Martha Coven Sam Kass joining budget analyst Priorities frequent trainer Centers CHC Emerson Fellowships Assistant Chef Coordinator gave commencement class Fellows All approved road begins usually ends control over Jack Lew head final decisionmaking authority proposals contained Request Decisions Robert Gordon Associate Previously director Kerry Presidential Fellow CAP American Progress income maintenance education labor does Structure Actually Work Recovery Reinvestment ACT ARRA Reauthorization CNR Act December Organizations NAHO met Transition Team recommendations stimulus bill became pledge improve ability healthier foods Among Action Share Our Strength Raza recommended immediate billion increase Such provide average household additional each could more better Staff present facilities able information need meet full make benefit should agreed fund assigned important roles West Wing joint East First Ladys offered opportunity take achieving childrens seeking proposal expanded decrease status nations time saw pursue several objectives reducing obesity Lets Move Campaign engaged overall reduce pillars empower parents caregivers options home enhance meals school affordable communities physical activity priority Antihunger meetings interactions nonparticipating Recommendations presented discussed ways preschool Senior Visack Special David Lazarus resulted new funding representing anti Forum rights Alliance Activity Working Group religious denominations requested pleased least used after breakfast summer funds give establish standards available outside vending machines actively pursuing provided less than half proposed version expansion School Breakfast Care Programs dropped did contain suppers noncost improvements Also request contains replace help finance meal reimbursement rate cents schools now competitive Played Governmental Quasi Agencies quasigovernmental frequently guidance CBO Library CRS General Accountability GAO independent chartered entities Academies Institute Medicine IOM Association Chairman Miller Education Labor seek actual cost compared receive arbiter estimates Obamas conduct fruits vegetables whole grains incorporated responds requests individual offices done Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT systems Farmers Markets staffs enormous ended They still HouseSenate conference committee decide disputed remain passed bills |
| How Can Public-Private Partnerships Impact Public Policy? | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Special Reports & White Papers | Advocates (including legal advocates) | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | How Can PublicPrivate Partnerships Impact Public Policy Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Hunger Center August The gratefully acknowledges the generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning and Development which this paper was prepared Introduction todays politically charged atmosphere many observers legislative process have raised question what most effective way engage Administration Congress formulating public policy decisions that will benefit nutrition health status Americas children families welltimed press release thoughtful personal letter inspiring oped pointed editor All these activities merit occasion lead important action officials purpose demonstrate how publicprivate partnerships can significant long lasting impact One example highly successful partnership Child Nutrition Forum CNF CNFs Statement Purpose provides platform from organizations with widely divergent purposes interests express unified voice their adequately funded federal programs Specifically embraces chief objectives National School Lunch Act These are safeguard well being Nations encourage domestic consumption nutritious agricultural foods meets whenever issues national affecting arise particularly during reauthorizations child History Senator George McGovern convened group antihunger major producers commodity groups discussion future concerned then Health Education Welfare HEW Secretary Abe Ribicoff had expressed viewpoint perhaps expansion like Breakfast would enhanced program transferred strong believer view all should keep ties agriculture Department Agriculture USDA maximum effectiveness political protection Susan Friday Milk Producers Federation asked head coalition order protect them few members supported Reagan Administrations proposals cut benefits immediately terminated Geoff Becker writer Community Institute newsletter suggested remaining could perform service becoming where sides discussed debated solutions presented Food Research Action FRAC Marshall Matz Association were elected cochairs Ellen Teller replaced cochair Over next several years held forums universal free school lunch breakfast block grant competitive food regulatory management topics authored publication entitled Doing More Less This booklet distributed every district advised local districts save money through improved labormanagement agreements creative use donated commodities direct marketing farm products schools participation meals Members There approximately over million including American Administrators PTA Elementary Principals Academy Pediatrics Dietetic Society Private Sector International Dairy United Egg Fresh Produce Elected Officials League Cities Conference Mayors Unions State County Municipal Employees Service Union Commercial Workers AntiHunger Bread World Feeding America Share Our Strength When there new andor positions revised ended However rare occasions victory arena permanent make designed nations such withdrawal now infamous Ketchup Vegetable Regulation proposed regulation withdrawn because intervention member Its still felt today Background administration adopted budget cuts reducing expenditures billion per cent account Student dropped childrenIn attempt offset true cents less reimbursements produce meal meeting current standards under legislation decided credit certain items qualified famous those ketchup vegetable although other changes included reductions portion sizes fruits vegetables milk protein grains making good faith effort assist faced drastic cutbacks funds But effect actually lower quantity quality lunches standing standard lunchesthat each time served onethird Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA effectively lowered onefourth Had been implemented indeed reputation Program permanently damaged fellow launched massive relations campaign raise awareness about its likely negative Within two weeks comments uniformly opposed lowering labeling received result Why Proposed Withdrawn nature depth education illadvised combined opposition nutritionhealth private sector unions active memberships state level created power base willing meet listen began realize town city has parents vote simple became potent issue believed childrens ability learn threatened also representation community civil rights women religious very positive decisionmaking they able leadership consensus present position forceful but respectful manner one covered news stories latter part century Thanks developed staff detailing potential released September story appeared day top front page New York Times Soon after Washington Post print outlet filed generally pointing out harmful simply unAmerican Cartoonists Gary Trudeau field cartoons attacking wisdom publishing NBC Evening News experimenting technology graphics showed picture farmer watching ounces literally disappearing his screen reduced required serving daily Farmers across nation left imagine drinking days year leaving lifelong feeling consuming right seeking immediate regulations Fruit Cattlemens Beef Wheat Growers quickly followed dairy farmers led strongly providing within along Nation got attention Governors Legislatures efforts partners resulted misguided decision Withdraw Affected Time not possible overestimate since forced rule principle vitally learning tinker peril survives Here some debates between lessons learned factors outcome Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole testifies before House Labor Committee Federalism returned states thereby eliminating entitlement removing subsequently rejected supports requiring Guideline Americans enacted Speaker Newt Gingrich announces Contract contains proposal ending Chair Richard Lugar President Clinton urging reject Clintons creating snacks Obamas expand supper nationwide Summer Adult Care passes agree low moderateincome debt ceiling debate decide exclude any believe did wish repeat mistakes Archives exhibit government research campaigns policies affected grow purchase eat Whats Cooking Uncle Sam central feature Senators Byrd Leahy reimbursable consisted single slice white bread small French fries grapes ounce glass Conclusion number methods concerning mechanisms implementing progressive form broad based |
| Policies for Effective Development: Rethinking the Role of NGOs in… | Sonia Lee | 2011 | Policy Reports | Global, Haiti, Latin America | Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) have a crucial role to play in the development of Haiti. NGOs deliver much-needed services to the population, including health care, education, food assistance… Read more | Leland Fellow | Policies for Effective Development Rethinking the Role NGOs Haiti Sonia Lee Leland International Hunger Fellow Policy Paper June Executive Summary Nongovernmental Organizations have crucial role play development deliver muchneeded services Haitian population including health care education food assistance and microfinance While work has undoubtedly provided relief support people presence also negative impacts they often larger capacity more resources than government inadvertently created parallel system which better resourced executed public The established their abundance country resulted being frequently called Republic However are left operate with little oversight accountability fragmented uncoordinated Further foreign donors giving funds directly over due fears corruption political crises Thus gained leverage how efforts shaped implemented Yet activities may not always align countrys priorities Given its limited weak institutions lack State inevitably reliant provide that able continued reliance indisputably impedes sustainable sovereignty caught cycle impairs longterm needs order address immediate recent events January earthquake flooding current cholera epidemic shown effective requires For redefined new strategies must devised coordinating NGO aligning renewing aid effectiveness building sector should focus solutions centered strengthening supporting Appropriate international domestic policies needed guide regulate function Foreign designed ensure major shifted Haitis With renewed global attention promised there great opportunity now rebuild smarter way respects increases own ability improve lives research purposes refer mainly organizations Local exist but same scope level funding United States Institute Peace Brief Recommendations following recommendations can most effectively together NonGovernmental Require engagement Government program design implementation Conduct reassessment strategy Donors Develop policy strengthens partner countries Comply Paris Declaration Aid Effectiveness Accra Agenda Action Reduce channeled expense GoH national Establish mechanism participatory transparent process identifying POLICIES FOR EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT RETHINKING THE ROLE HAITI Introduction some cases providing technical budget Consequently viewed adept large number particularly those living impoverished conditions relies heavily them essential social This further exacerbates low confidence local partners whole continually undermines rather investing would encourage strong leadership selfsufficiency ownership sustainability Furthermore citing reasons bypassed given But meet objectives respective end been criticized taking stronger monitoring struggles rethinking about develop include forging equitable partnerships engaging programmatic financial National Budget coordinated monitored avoid duplication wasting both developed changed central goal influx into scaling existing immense promises community devastation these consecutive contributed already difficult situation yet presents implement remain important part recovery true could lessen creates Background Country Context poorest Western Hemisphere one worst human indicators Latin AmericaCaribbean region Since independence wracked instability coup dtats two occupations brutal dictatorship military regimes all deterioration infrastructure widespread poverty held first democratic presidential elections democraticallyelected president was overthrown times coups detat Eighty percent under line incredible inequality income distribution nations wealth concentrated among just Massive deforestation loss agricultural isolated rural led urban migration denselypopulated slums vulnerable disease ill violence high unemployment Traditionally agrarian society farming served primary source livelihoods production response donor pressure globalize from producing foods export reducing tariffs imports UNDP Human Indicators Retrieved httphdrstatsundporgencountriesprofilesHTIhtml CIA World Factbook Economy httpswwwciagovlibrarypublicationstheworldfactbookgeoshahtml Pan American Health Organization PAHO Population Assessment Prior Earthquake result flooded USsubsidized such rice had devastating effect Presently constitutes gross product GDP whereas made half fact former President Bill Clinton told Senate Relations Committee March forcing reduction import good farmers Arkansas worked mistakethe lost produce crop feed peoplebecause what did Additionally loans InterAmerican Bank IMF imposed required privatization utilities highly productive state resource generated billion dollars annually costsaving measures reduced many decades directed used service external debt done majority poor although cancelled Heavily Indebted Poor Countries HIPC still faces Predictably dependent Stategenerated revenues remains rampant problem within Remittances serve informal contributor economy economic crisis impacted Diaspora affected amount remittances were sent back home leaving ever Following reconstruction costs estimated pledged though money reach Effect operating ranges second highest per capita world groups fourfifths account NYU School Law Center Rights Global Justice Partners RFK Zanmi Lasante Sak Vid Kanpe Impact Food CHRGJ PIH DemocracyNow Made Devils Bargain Fmr Apologizes Trade Destroyed Rice Farming Broadcast April httpwwwdemocracynoworgclinton_rice Schuller Mark CCI Tail Wagging Dog httpwwwhaitianalysiscomeconomyhaiti percentE percentsccithetailwaggingthedog Over received during dictatorships Duvalier fatherson From Jubilee USA Debt Cancellation httpwwwjubileeusaorgjubileeacthaitidebtcancellationresolutionresourcesonhaitisdebthtml Monetary Fund Statistics Support httpwwwimforgexternalnpcountryhtm Under IDB agreed write off million pay remainder USIP much quarter well job creation Inadvertently Despite various Although technically authority because generally unmonitored know where coordination leads less will collaborate certain project sit Ministry oversee coordinate projects institution NGOfunded staffed programs departments Inevitably issues between arise jealousy resentment staff come lacking compared Another brain drain recruit welleducated Haitians offering functioning wellresourced systems higher paying jobs highlybureaucratic resourcelimited setting apparent case doctors who trained choosing practice medicine hardtoreach areas workforce invested educating training workers especially ultimately suffers enough professionals available internal weakens institutional perpetuating continue channel direct USAID spent through single entire ministry Most recently postearthquake nearly Cordoba Jose Spawns Backlash Wall Street Journal November this years clear fight working partnership build govern reinforcing transparency Political channeling example longapproved blocked veto disputed parliamentary three totaling intended improvement reform potable water enhancement road rehabilitation seven parliamentarians question stepped down embargo placed humanitarian crippled putting significant impact diminished trust concern long time evident continues deteriorate cost rises unable basic lacks lifesaving constantly addressing create challenging necessarily show quantifiable results undermine take incentive change uncertainty whether genuinely chance transition wellfunctioning accountable III Recent highlighted poorly vulnerability discussions around need reassess devise ways successfully Coordination becomes Farmer Smith Fawzi Nevil Unjust Lancet unsustainable does require another positive Aligning Priorities Often focused differ engage aligns clearly defined key stakeholders understand comprehensive identified reflects agreements endorsed signatories call offer framework designing Code Ethics adopted applied These codes guidance greater Capacity Building takes meantime expertise fields Collaborations 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| Not Just Building Houses: Reforming the Reconstruction and Development Program… | Lindsay Dozoretz | 2011 | Policy Reports | Africa, Global, South Africa | This paper offers policy recommendations for reforming the South African RDP Housing policy to shift away from a mindset focused on delivery of numbers (the construction of… Read more | Leland Fellow | Lindsay Dozoretz Title Not Just Building Houses Reforming the Reconstruction and Development Program RDP Housing Policy South African Cities Move Beyond Shelter Provision Towards Creation Food Secure Sustainable Urban Settlements Executive Summary Moving into second decade this century Africa ever keen incorporating development buzz words like food security green sustainable its policy directives yet much rhetoric remains bound lofty cursive politician speech writing while outdated programs such continue drudge seeming eternity everbuilding houses for everincreasing population shelterless not stopping reevaluate immense laudable effort truly creating desired building blocks nation wants The responding primary demand Freedom Charter comfort has built over million date intending establish basic conditions alleviating poverty starter house typically set track rows along cleared stretches periurban land step from haphazard shantytown dwellings typical townships but does really achieve objectives alleviation overturning legacy Apartheid Does type construction support social reforms touted create blueprint longterm sustainability This paper will offer recommendations reforming shift away mindset focused delivery numbers many possible shortest amount time towards actions that settlements promote better quality life can provide specifically focus urban settlement design environmental suggestions designing future housing nations cities both comprehensive holistic accounts human needs beyond singular goal providing shelter also examine opportunity cost budget allocation other why critical government point premise Nation 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| Filling the Gap: Regional Anti-Hunger Advocacy in America | Linda Stone (Children's Alliance) | 2004 | Special Reports & White Papers | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | Filling the Gap Regional AntiHunger Advocacy America Linda Stone February Childrens Alliance Washington Across there are small savvy scrappy and underfunded organizations seeking insure that hunger not forgotten issue state houses governors mansions almost all capitals These groups exist because country have put together resources will end fact some even admit exists Without these adding their voices emergency food providers national antihunger faithbased others persistent message right one person hungry our wealthy nation continue resonate media public dialogue policy operate vastly different settings with challenges Some focus only responses part distribution associations banks multifocus cases they alone states leaders They receive information encouragement tools marching orders from depending upon them organize support local communities spotlight issues faces give feedback what works doesnt statelevel pretty well portray effectively community spark legislation reports recruit grassroots members build engage volunteers alert networks influence administrative decisions deliver positive change for families But lack peer access great ideas similar nearby hatch develop common ground grapple key way move makers advocates increased sense urgency around face across borders west this where WRAHC Western Region Consortium has added value both efforts building strong effective regional sister organization Northeast NERAHN Network created its own form networking produces same outcomes This paper outlines why important critical time capacity strengthen address Why Organizing Important States assumed greater role determining how nutrition programs reach needy developed needs observed over but addressed government voluntary sector federal were into place sidestep need movement corresponded civil rights However response stalled Funding cuts including stamps child shifted burden addressing back The broad network now see American began State major Boeing Corporation layoffs late continued persisted early advocacy had taken roles four areas Keeping before through education campaigns Insuring operated level ways most take best advantage Pushing fill gaps leverage funding strategic use Linking initiatives safety net Over past decade described above importance passage Personal Responsibility Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act welfare reform decision making program made like summer meals kids Again new systems filling Farm Bill billion stamp ten years deferred implementation many reforms options New opportunities children out school also depend For reasons organizing gained Unfortunately outlined was realization led formation 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moved National Center Budget Priorities expertise discussion Other regions followed example obtaining funds sources developing MidWest very active several sponsoring conferences bringing experts thoughts Southeast met group today coordinated Project Bread Boston Benefits Impacts offer clear examples can environments basic boxes next page Outcomes Forging Positive Relationships Offices unique relationship officials turn innovative reducing advocated changes office practices York Stamp Workgroup includes Massachusetts task force agencies chaired Administrator increase enrollment matching client data Founded Fiscal agent Member Maine Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut Total number member plus Research Action Meetings Every month oneday Crossing Organizational Lines Bring Together Divergent Groups Focus Problems determined directors allies achieving Reauthorization debate proactively joint commonissues agenda Two determine priority second representative association Public Human 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applications released issued followup stating pilots harder minicommunications plan newspapers winter PostIntelligencer Sacramento Bee Chronicle published articles editorials columns illuminated fears drive maker Senators Cantwell Murray letter Senate Agriculture Committee expressing meal eligibility Outcome discussing percentage verified districts fourfold considerably workload administrators After release study push eased off Although expect may call unlikely exceed half target does mean case relaying unintended consequences poor resulted opinion cannot sole credit Many keep front WRAHCs achievements under final six months staffing guided mutuallydeveloped lends Steps Building Organizations outside interested mirror Primary stumbling blocks include shortages Resources operations Help startup reasonable expectations Supportive relationships which evaluate effectiveness fiveyear gap Phasedin MidAtlantic South East Midwest Mountain Plains Startup Start Technical creating atmosphere 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| Additional Sources of Nutritious, Affordable Food | CHC Staff | 2005 | Brochures & Fliers | People with Chronic Illness | As part of the 2005 Food as Medicine Campaign… Read more supported by The UPS Foundation, CHC worked in partnership with the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), Feeding | Multiple Authors | WHAT SOURCES LOCALLY AVAILABLE FOOD MIGHT EXIST COMMUNITY Farmers Markets and Farm Stands With more than farmers markets throughout the United States your community may have market farm stand that allows you buy produce directly from local farmer These seasonal fresh fruits vegetables like juicy ripe tomatoes curly green kale succulent peaches fragrant herbs are available for purchase just hours after being harvested Many also accept food stamps Market Nutrition Program FMNP coupons eligible senior WIC qualified mother Visit wwwlocalharvestorg farmersmarkets find wwwfnsusdagovwicSeniorFMNP SeniorFMNPoverviewhtm learn about Senior wwwfnsusdagovwicFMNPFMNPfaqshtm Your library can help with these web searches Community Supported Agriculture CSA Programs When join share harvest receive box every week Most CSAs offer but many include fruit milk bread honey eggs transportation difficult some delivery options which might dropping house central pickup location neighborhood Payment front usually expected though pricing payments over time work shares slidingscale prices based income Some sell foodassistance agencies banks pantries Remember The only products ready eat selection healthy For information locating visit wwwlocalharvestorgcsa Gardens Are interested knowing exactly whats miss vegetable ate child longer grocery store want bit exercise outside sun air Then perhaps garden Joining excellent way get affordable nutritious often grown organically One study estimates gardening add worth per year households diet Consider joining own friend nurture small wwwcommunitygardenorg UPick Farms communities guidesmaps allow easy access farms including opportunity pick page state department agriculture wwwpickyourownorg Food Banks distribute billions pounds around country Working recovery organizations nutrition services other antihunger groups education cooking classes vegetablesoften through bank operated gardens example Washington Capital Area Bank operates grows distributes chemicalfree underserved Metro Atlanta supports grow gardeners partner near wwwsecondharvestorg Grocery Store Did know there locally section Check manager area USDA Agricultural Marketing Service FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAMWHY SHOULD INTERESTED FOODS medicine WHO CAN CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION This publication was created Association Services Agencies Congressional Hunger Center part Medicine campaign funded UPS Foundation Shopping variety high fiber vitamins nutrients contain artificial ingredients They give flexibility decide what looks good tastes best fits into ADDITIONAL NUTRITIOUS AFFORDABLE research suggests freshly picked eaten those traveled miles reach plate lot people think distributed foods better tasting priced reasonably lack fullservice this true used shopping corner stores bodegas convenience locations charge higher supermarkets not provide make positive changes Accessing sources such listed below dietary choices recommendations Doctor Registered Dietician Locally growing network resources exist will assist accessing addition presented here consider looking Policy Council vehicle important things happen communitylike increasing number Councils wwwstatefoodpolicyorg Another helpful resource Security Coalition wwwfoodsecurityorg Prammer Anita Growing Health How Industrial Production Handling Impacts Nutritional Quality Institute Trade Summer | |
| SNAP Policy Demystified: The Tennessee Advocate’s Guide to SNAP | Tammie Smith | 2011 | Field Reports | 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 | Field Reports | 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 | Field Reports | 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 | Field Reports | 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 | |
| The Calfresh (SNAP/Food Stamp) Toolkit and Resource Guide | Jessica Luna | 2011 | Field Reports | 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 | |
| Rights & Resources Guide for Job-Seekers and Employees | Corbin Laedlein | 2011 | Field Reports | 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 hiring decisions based what they see Internet Wages minimum wage Mississippi 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| Outreach and Application Assistance: Case Studies of California SNAP Outreach… | Lisa Hahn | 2011 | Field Reports | 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 program support doing OnSite Visits Interviews via Telephone Email Conducted September oers twolevel twice year taught county Social Program Specialist Each lasts two hours covers basics eligibility determining household composition filling out complex issues such senior disabled clients drug felons immigrants homelessness quarterly reporting include booklet that includes PowerPoint overview fliers multiple languages Francisco nonprofit performance development organization links people learning social justice annually threeday twonight residential Skills Network Healthy subcontractors skillsbased follows threesection sequential model where participants advance next sequence every manual covering all topics well additional prescreening negotiating tools containing these resources more also given provides directly dedicated contact trainees twoday oered onsite cover process strategies scenarios nutrition education reference guide Nutritional Education content its first with independent overthephone contract agencies throughout conduct when potential call informational hotline fourhour lecture 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successful underserved Asian communities trained Associate Programs department conducts events Associates oer referrals other government programs WIC July used tool ShareFile submit applications electronically secured server Department nine average households Cantonese English Mandarin Spanish Vietnamese Structure twopart any individual interested long beginners second specialized meant taken after Both parts Fall SeptemberOctober Spring AprilMay conducted format encouraged presentation built into schedule end reflects nature eorts Together SSA work bridge coordinating aspects providing meeting space bringing together members grown than eight years gratefully thank you participating Stamp CommunityBased Organizations hope information contained will knowledge your own apply benefits audience open attended anyone Attendees comprised serving For example Sacramento Yolo were represented RSVP required limited free Refreshments provided attendees dier according whether book Manual Agencies 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| Tasteful Change: Lessons in Healthier Vending from U.S. Cities | Stefani Cox | 2011 | Field Reports | 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 Policy Councils: Practice and Possibility | Sarah Borron | 2003 | Field Reports | 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 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| Community Food Security 101: What’s the Food System Got To… | Bridget Murphy, Amy Matthews | 2003 | Field Reports | 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 State Office Garland Family Farm Galaxy Corporate Center Jolly Fresh 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| Become an Anti-Hunger Advocate | Ebony Walden | 2003 | Field Reports | 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 | |
| Low Wages and Basic Needs in the City of Miami:… | Jeanine Valles | 2004 | Field Reports | 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 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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 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| Eliminate Hunger: A Guide to Filling Empty Cupboards in Your… | Bridget Purdue | 2004 | Field Reports | 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 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| Developing Leaders in a Community Group | Lori Leibowitz | 2004 | Field Reports | 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 are several ways which use this You learn about leadership development reading entire notebook specific tasks like planning workshop keeping track 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| Advocacy Retooled | Sarah Garrett, Patience Butler | 2004 | Field Reports | 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 board concept tailored specific audience Included points each slide Fighting Hunger 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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 Consider refreshments supposed mail envelope separately allies add numbers legislator smile 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Powell Secretary issued release saying plans Chicken Egg Cut Legislature decide balance light million deficit predicted Significant Safety likely crisis had prevent crises Write legislature handouts included Chose Point bigger structural again Delegate draft emphasizing Submit March Cuts Communitys result superintendents willing Share base news plus seem dry too exercise numbercrunching gave legislatures ten breaks wealthy finally presenting PAST DUE ground major politics reason everyones succeed School vulnerable dropout rate Dropping direct relation insecurity domestic violence crime leaving English language Students disabilities lowerincome sexual minorities superintendent communicationspublic relations size today Will endangered citizens Try soon learned Brainstorm digest budgets interview alliance business partnerships businesses corporations respective Businessnonprofit mutually beneficial mission enhance employees customers seen kinder gentler definitely winwin situation 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| Five Year Strategic Plan to Stamp out Hunger | Corina Bullock, Heather Axford | 2004 | Field Reports | 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 |
| Advocating for Change | David Pedulla | 2005 | Field Reports | 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 | Field Reports | 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 appropriate section given find necessary address 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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 education involved themselves become educators 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| Hunger in Florida: Five-Year Partnership Improves Food Security | Dan Murphy, Andrea Matsuoka | 2005 | Field Reports | 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 |
| The Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger Manual | Erin Hoekstra | 2005 | Field Reports | 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 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| Sharing a Common Goal: A Qualitative Study on the Challenges… | Mariestella Fisher-Vélez | 2005 | Field Reports | 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 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| Children and Their Food Practices | Chandra Kring, Barrett Ebright | 2005 | Field Reports | 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 | Field Reports | 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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especially driving one roundtrip day least once week into natives hungry themwithout highways drive price gas today costs per trip Were volunteers salaries fun live prices different theyre higher homesteads idea land easy making enough pay electricity money extreme conditions think probably big bucks First rent twobedroom home bought mobile lease Even hard little Out bush horror poor villages without facilities toilets bathing Its sad oilwise native corporations invested things tribes suffering You either fly ship boat transportation expensive stuff send needs mosquitoes Caesar Nunivak Island raised Lived until years old Theres Chemewa Indian School Salem Oregon stayed Portland four back while joined Army enjoyed service gonna retire booted lived wintertime summer bad high school janitorial island spend grocery store since Here gotta survive car ever cane knee messed scar forehead eyeball angry asking questions around Beans Caf eat breakfast lunch stamps youre days shelter your dinner 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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 |
| Food Stamp Outreach Toolkit for the District of Columbia | P.J. Andrews | 2005 | Field Reports | 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 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| Community Food Assessment Map Project | 2006 | Field Reports | 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 | |
| Connecting People to Power: How to Establish a Citizen’s Advocacy… | Matthew Lewis | 2006 | Field Reports | 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 our those each offer advocating initiate progress equality Willhite member February Now few 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| The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual | Shijuade Kadree | 2006 | Field Reports | 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 |
| Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness… | Natalie Valpiani | 2006 | Field Reports | 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 Women Infants popularly known safeguard supplemental nutrition counseling education referrals social services pregnant breastfeeding nonbreastfeeding postpartum infants age who found nutritionally atrisk month used vouchers purchase nutritious merchants nationwide supplement operated achieve goals First enhances package enabling qualified recipients Second supports customer base partnership government funds Federal cash grants cover costs administrative make total cost pay State governments must match remaining Thus states entire States choose exceed matching amount order expand agriculture distribute coupons redeem unprepared herbs approved received They benefiting authorized accept United Services September October less years old increasing participated generated revenue grant worth current funding Kentuckys able participate operates cooperation Branch Cabinet Family component during consultations Division Distribution within coordinates reimburses administration equaled approximately appropriated Additional met determines wishes whether will distributed family units individual participant During season issued full benefited minimum however spent means probably far impacted Which Counties Participate Current levels too low every county took part administrators determine receive According coordinator geography influences money allocated across following Web Telephone interview December And gained Jefferson County seventyseven does could gain opportunity through list serviced httpwwwkyagrcomcons_psfoodprogramsFMNPcountymarketareinhtm Individual apply without satisfy preliminary set criteria being registered legal entity Secretary office person willing collect reimburse meets conditions number factors See page evaluate applying Case Study largest population any operating area impetus Nearly benefit enhanced However coordinators unable greater last official explained cannot fund its budget nothing left rest Expanding reach prove highly beneficial bolster members strong availability focus situation potentially currently numbers here pertain framework finding similar connections cities making organize Smallscale residents areas limited uses study CFA statewide grassroots organization works importance familyscale worked since efforts creating urbanrural underserved building establish Portland neighborhood accepts Electronic Based Transfer EBT cards public summer Smoketown Shelby Park began assessment look demographic data system These projects frustrations struggle feed quality near homes When personal examined combination high rates socioeconomic difficulties face demonstrate action help groups unique Shawnee Markets conduct pilot gauge results along organizers merged city inhabitants mayor now serves head twentysix form Council For remainder referred short focuses child rate averages compared countywide time census median household averaged tracts hovered around some parts drops below live zip codes trends specifically among visit clinics located grocery concludes explanation circumstances Census Bureau Survey Office Data Profile June November Median Household Income Dollars File FactFinder January Personal Graph Dept battles distressing sweeping nation Assessment reveals numerous categories risk reduced proper weapon battle diseases discussed Furthermore supporting growth consumption men but deserts Deadly Diseases Chronic preventable exercise behavior choices leading killers impact heart lung cancer stroke top causes death People Objectives objectives designed identify threats create plans aim annual deaths reached reported Goals due exceeds Goal Overlapping contribute development include smoking blood pressure cholesterols diabetes diet Unless otherwise noted figures taken Status Report produced Government Policy Planning Evaluation Being your having type cites major contributing Coronary Heart Disease CHD link makes sense individuals cholesterol reflects Surgeon Generals Call Action associated soon rival cigarette cause premature disability Distressing Disparities worrisome nonHispanic populations countys minority even Metros comprises Because Americans threefourths nonWhite gives detailed comparisons higher mortality Particularly important discussion plays key role gathered reports see graph above causal reflect While almost identical respectively percentage much reminds readers prevent complications existing Yet just eats recommended cited Patricia Crawford Can Californians Overweight Hungry California httpcaliforniaagricultureucopeduJFMpdfsobesitypdf Probably our enough get fruit juices Nutritionist Fruit vegetable males surveyed daily did whom reaching goal fell behind parents fail properly dietary recommendations combined those piece disparity such Patients Fare Worse Vegetable Consumption show lower independent interviews working different believe fully mostly targeted Vitamins diets supplied cite heavy factor rising encountering gaining pound whereas toddler should pounds lbs turn Some kids diabetic ten Staff another clinic TypeII adultonset typically affect already developed Where drink juice quantity variety favorite eaten Ball Dena Greer Sharry Mallory Most say potatoes corn greens green beans few mentioned clients body varied ensure gets range nutrients sometimes challenge broccoli cauliflower sweet Why Arent Well treat why vast majority broader complex answer question includes fall outside scope taste preferences hectic lifestyles requiring preparation loss knowledge prepare whole Arguably meet fiveaday themselves deadly spoke inability mark Many either singleparent where long hours ends chop cook energy after Also leave older care younger ones hesitate let cut watch siblings choking Prepackaged prepared easier routine Lack against ensuring requirements All interviewed like know what mandatory cooking skills hold demonstrations offer recipe expose customers simple ways Vendors claim significantly item cooked demonstrating value educational take put Despite obstacles readily outlines barriers Toddlers insecure twice history hospitalization times Child Sentinel Stake Future Our inadequate consequence childs physical psychological problems Childrens CSNAP network 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| Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah | Cecilia Cárdenas-Navia, Larisa Bowman | 2006 | Field Reports | 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 counts longtime supporter former board member Recently perspective obligation addressing eat very concerned because pediatric dietitian parent believes feel dreams heavier appearance know impacts ability well living professional national reflects changing inability prioritize education following trend younger puts serious diabetes asthma orthopedic problems during blood pressure heart disease types cancer earlier adulthood introduces unnecessary fairly population nationwide Would describe testing paradigm fitness scores unwise fluff something NSLP strategy teach principles good prevention Right makes positive impact worthwhile teaching believe depends district guidelines analyzed per week others variety fruit vegetable selection Also acquiesced fast teens nuggets pizza burgers burritos accepted there agricultural preferences Can speculate color suffer higher nonHispanic white Well economics certainly play recent immigrants knowledge American content acculturate factors Safety perceived concern allowed options Other marketing inexpensive speed changed traditional diet supersized should cant anytime issue obligated essential considered vital part 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middle labor force outworking rest Response YRS Apart statistical sabor permeates Ethnic grocery experience carrying items nopales papaya appeal Latin trying capture flavors ambiance Ritas Bakery pool mirrors citywide Almost America arriving Mexico illustrates immigration eleven twenty Only emigrated prior Accounts substantiate scale speaking required hire translators Second Language ESL courses accommodating influx speaks emphasis sensitivity Tenochtitlan Mercado Herrera smells sounds street market industry Prices Maceys Albertsons exchanges conducted Various taquerias tamale stations fixtures corners mobile wheels exemplary entrepreneurship indications suggest readily adapting SURVEYED LATINOA YEARS USA You pick copy Hispanic yellow pages tune KSGO Radio Fiesta listen HEALTHY STUDENTS ARE SMART DISTRICT diversity strength enrichment wouldnt world looks concluded mother finished recounting turned unrecognizable unappetizing mush Her attentive listeners nodded agreement product effect four multipronged plaguing positively whom minority meaning minorities predominantly nonWhite represent vulnerable populations stand benefit allinclusive shy Debbie Hefner said director Thus strides Child Nutrition Programs sixty accordance swimming facilities opened afterschool includes coordinate medical print simplified drafted controlled Each establish council carried councils autonomy wellnessrelated activities undertake fairs walktoschool days experienced firsthand winning formula thorough answer gather let opinions argue respectfully compromise importantly lose sight goal handouts maintaining proper preparing easytodo Hilda brings maternal nourishing explains stepbystep lost enthusiasm job seen miracles happen altered spending behavior learned teacher accomplishment wonderful literacy skills thirteen oldest Its somewhat expansion realm natural progression original mission enrich specialized preschool curriculum Graduate Equivalency Degree GED complete Starts dedication enables 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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 |
| The Outreach Aisle: A Showcase of Cost-Effectiveness in Food Stamp… | Brigit Adamus | 2006 | Field Reports | 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 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| Farmworker Justice: Select Tools for Allies of the Coalition of… | Kathleen Wood, Kate Mitchell-Tombras | 2007 | Field Reports | 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 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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 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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 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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 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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 |
| Putting the Pieces Together: A Component Design for a Community… | J.P. Howard | 2007 | Field Reports | 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 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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 |
| Hunger Crisis in Allegheny County: Increasing Access to the Federal… | Corey Yarbrough | 2008 | Field Reports | 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 | |
| Identifying Best Practices in Diabetes Prevention | David Tian, Lindsey Baker | 2008 | Field Reports | 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 | Field Reports | 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 | Field Reports | 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 |
| Fighting Hunger with Policy: A Model for Establishing a Food… | Adrienne Alexander | 2008 | Field Reports | 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 manner listen receptive Organization key Note when contact response etc Continuously update numbers disconnected email might easier thorough places religious advocates agriculture extension agents operators gardeners retailers representatives just outside type diverse stakeholders dominated body moves forward seek elected Naturally types time voice recommending surely affect proposes legislators You invited attend Security Please join brainstorming session RSVP Email questions aalexanderhungercenterorg Saturday January Way Pinhook cordially ACADIANA CONFERENCE SIGNIN Name Title Phone EMail Don Juanita Knutson Nicholas Justice Executive Director Darla Castille Christian Service Center Christian_ service_centeryaho ocom Gerald Romero Loreauville Baptist Romyahoocom Diann Boast Life Kitchen Manager Liz Touchet Faith Care Coordinator liztouchetyahoocom Angela Morrison Chief Program Officer angela morrisonunitedwayo facadianaorg Wendy Signorelli Clinic acadiaclinicbellsouthnet Kristi Faulk Carlene Seomor Catholic Joseph Diner cseomoraucyahoocom Joan Stear Garden Market EarthShare Gardens jstearlouisianaedu Brett Thibideux Kleinpeter Dairy Sales Marketing Simone Camel Nicholls State JoAnn LeJune Diocese joanndollouisianaorg Gautreaux Helen |
| Students Can Have Breakfast and Eat it Too: Expanding Breakfast… | Cristina Sepe | 2009 | Field Reports | 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 | |
| The Economic Literacy Curriculum: A Facilitator’s Guide | Raquel Oriol | 2009 | Field Reports | 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 | |
| Healthy Corner Stores for Healthy New Orleans Neighborhoods | Sarah Custer | 2009 | Field Reports | 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 | Field Reports | 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 | |
| The Food Stamp Resource Guide | Sarah Shubitowski | 2010 | Field Reports | 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 paying essentials known small amount buy afford Because entitlement card called Transfer Other wont slide machine just debit credit most major groceries sell They some farmers markets including specific vendors Farmers Market cannot items toilet paper detergent cigarettes alcohol depends family DHS thinks enough basic within days any should process begins filling application pick Human located Ave North NashvilleDavidson County ways well accessing internet Just look link says forms left hand side obtain either calling After schedule interview letter telling date time transportation issues see copies verification identification fax drop off Recertification happens months case answer questions monitor Make sure update caseworker let him her change Sometimes Contacting require persistent times leaving messages until regarding disagree made Know money Thank very much based monthly gross looks shelter prepare together Check chart below how lists maximum each Gross makes taxes things deducted Use NOTE SOMEONE THE HOUSEHOLD OVER DISABLED THEY MAY ABLE GET STAMPS EVEN THEIR INCOME HIGHER olderor membermay vehicles think Another option worksheet following page Worker screen requirement ablebodied adults nonworking adult three during period younger specifics take Manual httpwwwtennesseegovhumanservadfamfsmanpdf Prescreening website httpsfabenefitsdhstngovvipwebsitesignupservletpagenamehomepage Monthly Earned Add Size Max Subtract Expense Deduction Net Standard size totexp exp Medical Expenses Dependent Care Costs Child Support Payments Adjusted Find Total Shelter Rent Mortgage Fire Home Property Tax Telephone homeless enter standard deduction Utility Allowance max proven greater SUA instead heating cooling included pays water sewage rents separate apartment larger residence contributes common utility bill EXCESS SHELTER COSTS Take Figure Excess cap full found step figuring least MONTHLY NET Compare Chart Multiply round next dollar form figures Allotment Maximum ALLOTMENT minimum figure shown negative depending begin uses Competence competence refers understand interact diverse backgrounds Diversity means different nationalities ethnic religious includes gender living disabilities extent integrated mainstream American culture Steps Being Culturally Sensitive Application Process professional development training frontline staff diversity cultural linguistic Share articles materials Emphasize customer service courtesy Accurate provided respectful timely manner Ensure everyone aware outside exist appropriate Develop written handling situations procedural nature such TTY languageline services interpreters Tips Communicating With Clients heart learning communicate effectively Here few tried true suggestions yourself put own personal biases aside Keep open mind conclusions speaks accent nativeborn citizen learn speaking demonstrates respect understanding competency Establish rapport cultures establish type relationship discussing business Taking extra moments individual hisher enormous difference run While developing refrain topics relationships behaviors misinterpreted practice avoid jokes displaying questionable posters artwork workspace what native language Speak document httpwwwfnsusdagovfspoutreachtranslationshtm languages words Give clients point speak spot Respect space meet potential sit feel comfortable allow choose distance Similarly casually tapping touching perceived too familiar Identify maker influential parties decisions discuss members Send message serve conduits received schoolfor instance summer programs However caution must parent brings meeting interpreter informally convey casual conversation government meaning technical Also front Ask listen answers Asking shows really interested say his perspectives But interrupt client try mouth reluctant authority Explain asking clarification acceptable follow correctly understood openended ensure adequately Learn greetings titles commonly encounter Write down People confuse spoken Eight Common Mistakes Avoid Disrupting schedules conducting education activities Dismissing preferences customs traditions health Assuming others perceive same socializing matters Conducting interviews setting better discussed behind closed doors Misreading silence confusion lack knowledge Allow short reflection Rather probe Ignoring importance factors position Making assumptions stereotypes Examples Hispanic surname She arrives communitysponsored workshop she approaches signin table gives name promptly asked wait moment slowly loud voice immediately knows assumes gone bilingual Although pleased translators wishes AfricanAmerican stops booth citywide festival asks notices lives predominately section town location area infuriates live correct Doing Communities Color Elderly Individuals Living Disabilities These Are similar willing address could inlanguage fully Has research conducted highlights effective reaching population Can rely give insights Taken Competency Dash Medley Ideas Immigrants Refugees Policy group noncitizens noncitizen Noncitizens outright without having immigrant normal Noncitizen nationals born Samoa Swains Island Indians Canada Members Indian tribes Section SelfDetermination Education Act Hmong Highland Laotian helped military Vietnam era legally spouses surviving dependent Qualified waiting above fit criteria Granted asylum Immigration Naturalization INA admitted Deportation withheld Cuban Haitian entrant Amerasian Foreign Operations Export Financing Related Appropriations Lawful Permanent Resident LPR connection veteran active duty spouse after qualified belong heshe otherwise earned credited quarters status Paroled conditional entry effect prior Battered battered petition pending Oct Continuing once reaches conditions Lawfully Aug payments disability blindness Project httpwwwfoodstampshelporgfactsimmigrationaspx Remove Copy Looking YOUR HOME YOU account Usted puede ser elegible para recibir estampillas comida usted contesta las siguientes preguntas residente del condado |
| Empowering Families Affected by Domestic Violence: Optimizing Financial Stability Through… | Linda Edouard | 2010 | Field Reports | 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 |
| Strength in Numbers: Opportunities to Improve Food Security Data &… | Amber Roberts | 2010 | Field Reports | 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 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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| NAHO Roadmap to End Childhood Hunger in America by 2015 | National Anti-Hunger Organizations | 2009 | Policy Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates) | Domestic | The NAHO vision is that by the end of 2015, every child in the United States will be food secure, and every family with children will have… Read more | Multiple Authors | NAHO Roadmap End Childhood Hunger America PreseNted OUR VISION the Year million American childrennearly one fourlive households that not have access enough nutritious food lead active healthy livesi The vision end every child United States will secure and family with children they need thrive This generation breaks hunger cycle essence promise Presidents goal grow but bigger than ensuring Americas nutrition become productive citizens are fulfilling all stronger With investment leadership resources can lift into security eliminate once for INTRODUCTION President Obama has set ambitious ending percent experiencing insecurityiii repercussions echoing across our society this critically important For nation wealthy ours also achievable pROblem CAN lONgeR IgNORe worlds wealthiest risk They live lack provide foods These found according Department Agricultures report Household Food Security many fit image Americans Over half percentof those reporting incomes limited above poverty line Nearly percentlive families headed married couple six outside major metropolitan areas Child unacceptable ensure kids program them adequate While was significant problem before recession most recent data released November strongly indicates making worse percentage living foodinsecure rose from More reported insecurity any year since USDA began national survey Separately fivecity sample Childrens HealthWatch saw more increase among lowincome young largest yeartoyear change Other indicators support concern about growing Increases unemployment demand assistance last suggest rates continue rise Unemployment risen double digits December Poverty rate reached percentthe highest age groupand represented vii Demand emergency increased banks average service between summers viii eNDINg ChIlDhOOD hUNgeR STReNgTheNS AmeRICA past ten years researchers confirmed what educators caregivers healthcare professionals know through observation When dont get fall behind physically cognitively NAhO ROADmAp eND Source Agriculture Economic Research Service FOOD INSeCURITy AmONg AmeRICAS ChIlDReN Total number thousands academically emotionally socially their communities country suffer lifelong consequences these reduced outcomes Adults who experienced lower levels educational technical skills Illprepared perform effectively todays jobs create workforce less competitiveix xii xiii Ending childhood contribute significantly solving pressing longlasting problems education competitiveness ultimately economic weakness improve health its people while reducing short longterm costs elevate status help regain strength reversing like listed below benefits far beyond individual Foodinsecure sick often recover slowly likely hospitalized cost per pediatric stayxiv experience headaches stomachaches colds ear infections fatiguexvi Children insecure susceptible obesity harmful adultsxvii Cognition Academics Undernourished cannot learn much fast well because condition changes fundamental architecture brain central nervous systemxviii xix Lack impairs childs ability concentrate schoolxx xxi xxii xxiii Nutritionally atrisk negative effects skipping breakfast think learnxxiv Conversely eat score better tests show improved learning memory retention tardiness absenteeismxxv emotional Social Wellbeing regularly higher behavioral academic problemsxxvi aggression anxietyxxvii Teens see psychologist suspended school difficulty getting along other childrenxxviii Teachers hyperactivity absenteeism eatxxix Hungry energy handle complex social interactions adapt environmental stressesxxx xxxi xxxii make now generations come NINe eSSeNTIAl STepS recommends nine steps collectively solution requires opportunity income supports nutritional safety net propose approach involves multiple federal state local agencies nonprofits private efforts reasons believe free even bad times programs already place strong build upon wisdom put new initiatives strategically Financing some proposals require tough choices That why Administrations critical success both effect policy necessary achieve way governments sector Create growth provides thriving economy wellpaying been effective weapon against Jobs offer financial independence enable themselves Even millions working faced daily struggle part due stagnating wages lowerpaid workers work out essential strategy include equitable meet basic needs future pursuing fiscal policies sustainable recovery creates Increase minimum wage What job straightforward decent standard must maintain keeps pace rising reflects value Without sufficient cover housing care transportation nutritionfamilies shift budget necessities increasing sacrifice another level should indexed inflation never again falls needed establish tax system helps pay allow there ways hands Tax credits designed including Expanding additional serve ends keep fed retaining permanent current temporary expansions continuing refundable credit Key Credit Earned Income Improve key take time lifes basics And history teaches when weakens scarce parents disability caring disabled spouse face special challenges which turn affect familys Until attain selfsufficiency employment strengthening Make affordable needy particularly voucher Strengthen Temporary Assistance Needy Families lowwage Implement reforms insurance open low parttime Protect individuals disabilities RECOMMENDATIONS quality Escalating heavy burden too choose medical treatments household Frequently immediate win over compound Unexpected illness expenses send spiraling control afford participation three meals table day without sacrificing offered Federal weave enables Unfortunately eligible receive barriers Nutrition could reduce simply reaching supporting such Simplifying enrollment administration outreach Supporting flexibility innovations alternatives Increasing availability where operations expand eligibility reach Many qualify under existing rules especially underserved restoring Supplemental Program SNAP immigrants lawfully residing encouraging states use options raise gross asset improving area thresholds only diet throughout month Far benefit includes wholesome selections each group fruits vegetables home places congregate basing realistic Thrifty Plan adjusting reimbursement structures lunch afterschool summer grocery stores produce markets farmtoschool connect required his Administration order implement outlined here Congress enact legislation outlook poor government first biggest solely responsibility Much implementation done schools community groups faithbased organizations successful encourage strategic collaborating departments leverage toward meeting businesses engage antihunger ReCOmmeNDATIONS facts Labor Statistics Current Population Survey Bureau UNemplOymeNT RATeS DeCembeR CURReNT January February March April May June July August September October exISTINg FeDeRAl NUTRITION pROgRAmS Special Women Infants WIC Adult Care CACFP National School Lunch Breakfast Programs NSLP SBP Summer SFSP Emergency TEFAP FACTS gApS SySTem reducedprice One seven still Only ate during regular participated were did participate Sources Summary Action Center Scorecard Doesnt Take Vacation Status Report Trends Participation Rates pARTICIpATION SUpplemeNTAl ASSISTANCe pROgRAm Annual figures represent monthly Monthly Data Million persons Estimated hOW WIll KNOW hAve eNDeD Our There least two measure progress towards achievement annually essentially zero ultimate State public Measuring points pubic programsat levelswill details how Local metrics available utilized Additionally range used demonstrate qualitative affordability vary jurisdiction may developed Together measures whether single NATIONAl SOlUTION NeeDeD Government response best position programmatic solutions addition investing recommendations made document respond fully leveraged Close collaboration nonprofit faith business labor Finally play role focus volunteer MEASUREMENTS ROLES REFERENCES Nord Andrews Carlson ERR Biden Tackling Domestic iii Policy Brief Insecurity Rise Steeply Recession Health Insurance Coverage Census Feeding Impact Victora Adair Fall Hallal Martorell Richter Sachdev Maternal undernutrition adult human capital Lancet Jan Cook Frank Human Development Annals New York Academy Sciences Online Early Articles doi annals httpwwwblackwellsynergycomdoifullannalscookieSet Palfrey HauserCram Bronson Warfield Sirin Chan Brookline Education Project Followup Study FamilyCentered Intervention Pediatrics Cunha Heckman evolution cognitive noncognitive life Prepared AEA Conference Chicago Committee httpwwwcedorgimageslibraryreportseconomyreport_ltgrowthpdf How economies CED perspective raising xiv Berkowitz Black Casey Cutts Meyers Zaldivar Skalicky Levenson Heeren Associated Adverse Outcomes Among Toddlers Nutr doiannals xvi Alaimo Olson Frongillo Briefel insufficiency preschool schoolaged Journal Public xvii Szeto Robbins Stuff Connel Gossett Simpson HealthRelated Quality Life Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med xviii Council Institute Medicine From Neurons Neighborhoods Science Integrating Jack Shonkoff Deborah Phillips eds Board Youth Commission Behavioral Washington Press Jyoti Jones Affects Academic Performance Weight Gain Skills Dec Insufficiency SchoolAged Cognitive Psychosocial Kleinman Murphy Little Pagano Wheler Regal Jellinek Potential Emotional Correlates xxiv Learning Promotion xxv Updated Review Vol xxvi xxvii Correlate xxviii childrens psychosocial development xxix Student Volume Issue xxx Pollitt Chair Golub Gorman GranthamMcGregor Levitsky Schrch Strupp Wachs Reconceptualization Effects Undernutrition Biological Society httpwwwsrcdorgindexphpoptioncom_ docmantaskdoc_viewgidItemid About tHE NAtIoNAL ANtIHuNGER oRGANIZAtIoNS coalition leading secular dedicated sound eight worked collaboratively strengthen awareness published Millennium Declaration Blueprint following assisted Bill Ayers World George Braley Cooney Congressional Stacy Dean Budget Priorities Tony Hall Alliance Caryn Long Sophie Milam Bread Pat Nicklin Share Strength Cate Puzo Eric Schockman MAZON Ellen Vollinger Jim Weill wwwfoodsecurityorg wwwfeedingamericaorg wwwresultsorg wwwelcaorg wwwmowaaorg wwwalliancetoendhungerorg wwwansanutritionorg wwwhungercenterorg wwwendhungerorg wwwendhungercom wwwstrengthorg wwwbreadorg wwwcbpporg wwwmazonorg wwwwhyhungerorg wwwfracorg |
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