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| Leveraging Partner Agency Relationships to End Hunger on the Treasure… | Paige Shortsleeves, Meg Buckley | 2018 | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow, Multiple Authors | |||
| Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and… | Samantha Stevens | 2017 | Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | School Staff, Youth | Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the product of qualitative interviews with stakeholders in Santa Clara and San Mateo… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Better Together Optimizing Summer Meal Programs Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Samantha Stevens Emerson National Hunger Fellow May Second Harvest Food Bank Table Contents Executive Summary Acknowledgements Background Federal Nutrition Methodology Findings Families Programming Collaboration PromotionOutreach Staffing Duration Capacity SpaceMeal Environment Barriers Program Optimization Schools Libraries CommunityBased Organizations Recommendations for Further Research Addressing Government State Local Corporations Foundations Advocates Office Education School Districts Additional Resources Grants Appendix Sources Thousands children counties rely free reduced price meals during the school year meet their basic nutrition needs summer months these same students still need healthy meal programs this libraries communitybased organizations faithbased institutions government agencies can all host areas where percent more child population qualifies reducedprice sites any aged under receive California are administered Department federally funded While crucial they dramatically underutilized compared Lunch lunch participants were reached County Countyiii When vulnerable hunger higher risk experiencing learning loss Therefore has made expanding access new goal This report draws from three main sources interviews with stakeholders involved Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats SWOT analysis evaluation Pediatric Advocacy Stanford Medicine titled Library Community Based Approach Insecurityiii identifies barriers optimizing proposes recommendations how community better support critical Conclusions program often improve its reach through simple solutions For example site may only expanded educational programming attract consistent volunteers run smoothly The optimization largely solvable not problems have easy solution most challenges assuaged increased collaboration heightened awareness creative use existing resources communities ensure that throughout work together achieve ultimate increasing childrens prevent food insecurity but also disadvantage lowincome entire academic careers infinitely grateful who contributed First foremost would like thank Cindy McCown Vice President Engagement Policy oversaw completion ensured had information contacts necessary succeed Her immense talent developing Harvests relationships allowed interview individuals every corner Banks service area guidance advice project possible Marie Pfeiffer Manager Meals Team her insights time must CFPA Action Center FRAC Coalition detailed input directors librarians nonprofit leaders others graciously speak about face Their deep knowledge commitment feeding humbling observations foundation findings conclusions represented errors misrepresentations mine alone Finally you Congressional staff Jose Sincerely Bill Each millions than million ate NSLP However when ends home fall victim without FSNP combating Service SFSP Seamless Option SSO extension serves thousands hungry stateadministered provide eligible depend upon FSNPs assistance families struggle put table Through live charge local schools nonprofits other These located serve two day cost participates mealtime federal reimburses mealsv participated Locally participation rates cause concern utilized while number was lower percentvii viii numbers indicate over Cost High negatively impacts childs ability learn health immediately nutritious increase security effect long term outcomes critically important low income likely experience Because breakfast usually spend addition per month which significant financial strainix because susceptible slide higherincome peers refers happens schoolx compounded return classroom behind wealthier foodsecure classmatesxi xii reteach what lost around student each yearxiii compounds years contributing achievement gaps leave several grade levels peersxiv supports cognitive function brain development mitigate effects lossvx insecure less graduate high pursue education earnings later lifexvi Health associated costs colds migraines stomach achesxvii Children households iron deficient physical developmentxviii Furthermore obese causes multiple negative including hypertension diabetes cardiovascular diseasexix result medical strains care systemsxx Source Kid Hungry Share Our Strength clear close gap Deloitte conduced behalf Campaign included Impact Extrapolation imagine national impact connected many securexxii billion reteaching could conserved reallocated teaching informationxxiii With decrease improved annuallyxxiv there potentially hospitalized annuallyxxv difficult predict level positive economic why been working part regional coalition aimed will now take leadership role broadening scope improving utilization priority Strategic Plan Yet order progress understand fully optimized purpose explore investment opportunities growth end intended well religious elected officials aims shed light providers implementations About There All state allows feed using rules regulations administer surrounding qualify reducedpriced FRPM Many times used enrolled administering designed camps migrant Youth Sports wish act sponsorsxxvi Sites least one following criteria participating individually mostly reimbursed either maximum snack registered camp organization dayxxvii Once attendance eat groups Sponsor sponsor communicates CDE administers group manages Sponsors sports teams childrenxxviii Site location safe supervised Vendor vendor prepares forprofit agency United States Agriculture USDA standards Types Open open receives Any Enrolled called closed provides FRMP based qualitative Insecurity conducted collected quantitative methods evaluate library gathered data presented produce indepth portrait perspective people them she pronoun refer respondents regardless gender maintain confidentiality Interviews administration exploratory study faceto semistructured collect representing style gain insight into expansion oversee operation see Criteria Selection selected fiveyear trending shows served From sponsors experienced substantial increases decreases between chose therefore large reaches identified geographic perspectives both Four interviewed Services Directors Kitchen Staff Librarians Organization Leaders Recruitment recruited via email telephone They given explanation Several originally did reply emails phone calls took place November January City evaluates amongst explores accessing shares participant libraryxxix Analysis convened conduct Facilitators YMCA encouraged describe believed strengths weaknesses threats After discussion category equipment labor constraints make kidfriendly staying within budget reported preparation spaces vary drastically Some kitchens equipped cook scratch fast Fast combination processed such premade frozen chicken patty paired madefromscratch items fresh buns Other heating capacities arrives prepackaged precooked Similarly workers know warming skill sets capacity kitchen different abilities alter preferences Generally adapt likings offer wider variety options altering prepare limited repeated prefer hot choices entrees cold opted exclusively offered again eaten cheaper vendors Another director serving easier utensils seating another noted typically prepared due shortages purchase company Duringthe able nice found parents liked trusted foodxxx exceed Healthy Free Kids Act requirements offers artificial flavors colors preservatives fructose corn syrup follow guidelines eating onsite struggling extra waste strict department Best Practices Scratch allow flexibility meeting satisfying Purchasing commodity meats saves money allocate quality ingredients Maintaining gardens purchasing exposes foods opportunity teach surveys give feedback apply menus recipes alike healthier stated situation accompany permitted adult guardians unless pay parent varies charging some cannot always afford even problem Parents eatbut whole family hate explaining One lamented just want everyone targeted paid adults keeps fostered enjoyed felt strengthened bondsxxxi External funding stay bond More participate successful captive audience majority attending known Extended Year ESY coding literacy dance came additional believe lack deters plummets departments doors until begins Sometimes Boys Girls Clubs walk nearby very librarian explained You big difference intentionally scheduled draw combine maximized members listed strength Including way enrichment services tandem reduce Parks Recreation Club daycares delineating roles complicated cases lunchtime generally manage paperwork simply advantage bring attend especially beneficial transportation identify early February align goals New York collaborated our Laurie Tish Illumination Fund coordinated Notably effort mobile trucks fed summerxxxii Publicprivate partnerships flyers banners robocalls social media promote word mouth powerful tool spreading advertising reaching observed Nothing worked get come dont really Most feel marketing truly promotion campaign publicize newsletters underperforming restrictions Like strongest form cited getting out potential threat Radio ads newspaper robotexting effective Serving samples week before good remind Coordinated campaigns involving antihunger advocacy highly type coordination standardization messaging largescale pioneered postcard mailing disseminated cards posters materials familiesxxxiii general employees cafeteria behaved find sufficient shifts short schedules hours positions considered entrylevel yearround contracts Multiple mentioned challenge being forced Bay Area living available coupled decreasing enrollment whose squeezed makes financially viable populations declining resulting thus reimbursements Lower resulted custodial supervision limit reimbursement funds benefit willing outside typical interacting gives break daily routine Regular presentations importance buyin earlier tell fill vacancies Using youth empowerment employment help solve staffing begin Monday after August last programing weeks means few remain ended drops keep sessions first thirty minutes second dependent duration interested adding unsure incorporate held began weekends too expensive audiences mindful calendars schedule conflict events house longer durations control own Saturdays morning begun arrive weekend cafeterias outdoors covered uncomfortable Different space limitations hangout described weakness done rooms best locations investing picnic tables umbrellas efficacious Staggered ensures sit waves those already thorough became realizing divided challenging unique responses disposal central 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| Practical Nutrition for Homeless Youth | Margot Nitschke | 2017 | Food Access, Maternal and child nutrition | Field Reports | Childcare Providers, Children, Project implementers, School Staff | This workshop guide provides guidance for nutrition educators in facilitating nutrition workshops for homeless youth or groups with similar barriers to achieving nutrition goals. It can also… Read more |
Emerson Fellow | Practical Nutrition for Homeless Youth curriculum guide through harm reduction lens Created Margot Nitschke Emerson Hunger Fellow Contents Introduction Intended audience Population served Workshop structure development Using and developing this workshop Harm Reduction Lens Lessons Learned Guides CAN You Salsa leading cannedvegetable salsa nutrition Zip about satiety shelf stable snacks Fast Food eating fast food AND thinking health goals Worth the Wait Marinate baked recipe alternatives frying Portion Distortion portion size selfcontrol Expand Your Knowledge list further resources Sources Many youth experiencing homelessness have faced barriers trauma poverty loss which affected their ability develop maintain healthy habits This series was designed consideration these aims help clients skills The workshops identify practical strategies can use combat access they may face everyday life centering each specific clientidentified barrier works empower recognise act changes make own lives Audience provides guidance educators facilitating homeless groups with similar achieving also used model creating new structures frameworks Served Casa Norte serves families confronting run LCNs Corazon Solid Ground programs part structured skill times Initiated unaccompanied outreach engagement initiative dropin centers emergency overnight beds ages reserved pregnantparenting females founded Chicagos premier bilingual maleintentional supportive housing program transient client population Those who receive most meals shelters from community hot meal limited choices around types portions are sleep that not daytime storage space makes buying groceries especially requires refrigeration impractical Due service regulations many kitchen prepare Clients often spend large amounts time traveling public transportation services across city financial stave off hunger addition general lack cheap nutrient dense doesnt require preparation more stability has creates opportunity still purchase rely donations provided means experience consuming both had chronically been unstably housed several years Because previously mentioned other stressors finding employment place where traditional would feel relevant implemented form total attendance participants unduplicated participant Structure These were just but centered order provide information key components solution accompanying linked risks benefits important stand alone case able attend consecutive attended than one concepts reinforced Through trial error found interspersing into demonstration frequently switching topics demonstrations engaging Development built upon Education Toolkit developed Sabrina Hamm former bottom approach address needs Relationship building staff spent asking experiences direct content subject area Adapting Guide lessons specifically you adapting fit your find struggle whole different set useful however design borrowing central framework Nortes Philosophy Care employee handbook agencys described following Our every any positive change increased safety traditionally intervention style applied work substance users hold guiding principle all our particular only appropriate goal value ready consider suggestions might because accessing nutritious using meet inform decisions highlight Meeting making therefore practice did lots questions avoiding assumptions started process areas potential growth Whenever possible tried ask favorite foods ideas what recipes should bring future helped get buyin ensured wasnt imposing biases expected like made sure instruction same mentality There wide range previous knowledge interest Asking does anyone know happens when eat lot sodium before explaining acknowledge some already learn start decision directed tennant holding could pick choose put whenever became possibility avoided calling good bad effort shame allow Each paired envision how daily self Lastly highlighting aimed identified above difficult aim within constraints uses strengths based perspective Example practiced context While nutritionists say Eat less pizza greasy sound Pizza calcium cheese vitamin sauce high levels saturated fat heart disease blood pressure Does add fiber How Talking instead simply denouncing first example labels something power option offers sense learned Start Participants responded enthusiastically asked them giving Then explain fill gaps explanation needed experts everyone valuable contribute tangible Talk always entering talk assumption dont unhealthy wanted authority there tell talking grounded instructor personal deeply things rooted culture speaking statements connecting memories feelings sensitivity felt mindful identity intersected role Bring Share Sharing snack helpful keeping engaged Let Facts When canned prepackaged let facts back way avoid extensive research reading group Use relay Some serious inciting fear Page left intentionally blank formatting Barrier vegetables carry nutrients Even pantries cook Goals Learn vegetable rich out little equipment Practice fact reduce effects diet Time minute Prep min Materials Large bowl spoon opener knife Chips slices black beans low prefered pinto corn diced tomatoes Lemon juice Onion Optional Avocados cubed Chopped Cilantro Swap fresh available Instructions thought provoking discussion question What why discuss Tips links Health Risks Benefits relate step ingredient examples listed after instructions Drain rinse cans empty Mix optional ingredients share Squeeze lemon stir Ask Why pantry minimal appliances Rinsing helps added sugar contents Wipe lid opening best visual amount teaspoon table salt grams Lemons natural citric acid Adding acts preservative coronary diseaseheart attack failure stroke kidney osteoporosis stomach cancer headaches Ideal intake day American comes preprepared processed Sodiums impact bodys draws water vessels increasing volume hose over overstretch injure vessel walls Fats support cells give energy Fiber regulate digestion keep feeling full 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vitamins Depending include bananas apples chickpeas etc accessible without Restaurants warm hangout spot methodology chronic alternative fried french fries sweet potato recommended values action steps cardiac hour Oven baking sheets Russet potatoes Sweet Potatoes Olive oil Spices paprika chilli powder cumin onion restaurants Discussion Before copy chain popular flip side tray liner online Mark mind exchanged decrease much skipped sauces extra Demonstration cooking demo inspired Crispy Baked Garlic Matchstick Fries Minimalist Baker Preheat oven degrees Chop matchsticks quartering then cutting strips Line foil generously spray nonstick Add plus generous drizzle sea pepper garlic chili Toss coat Arrange single layer arent touching too crisp evenly Bake tossingflipping least once ensure even cool enjoy telling YOUR theirs Pass prepared Point specifics noticed translate trends apply notice tally calories swaps profile Small grilled electing fewer sweetened drink being Diets tooth decay body 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| Issue Brief II: Increasing Breastfeeding Rates for WIC Families Through… | Imani Marshall | 2017 | Childcare/Childcare Assistance, Complementary feeding, Maternal and child nutrition, Wellness | Field Reports | Children, Families, Mothers and children, Parents | Increasing Access to Food for Mothers, Infants and Children Receiving Benefits from WIC through Community Partnerships… Read more |
Emerson Fellow | Series Increasing Access Food for Mothers Infants and Children Receiving Benefits from WIC through Community Partnerships Issue Brief Breastfeeding Rates Families Through Innovative Imani Marshall Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Class Supervisor Victoria Williams LMSW Program Manager Market Umbrella February Overview promotion education has become increasingly prominent component the Special Supplemental Nutrition Women WICi Despite largescaled adoption breastfeeding policies like incentives peer counseling programs participants remain below state national rate benchmarks more communityintegrated approach may help improve efficacy increase rates The Low Although provides health benefits both mother child Americans continue fall behind Healthy People set Department Health Human Servicesii even further nation While nearly percent infants are breastfed some pointiii only approximately receiving ever see Figure There not any where comes close average benchmark also strong body research concluding that participation associated with lower breastfeed initiation duration exclusivityv Since than million peoplevi participate failing address this inequity leaves millions families Source Rasmussen Kathleen Marie Latulippe Ann Yaktine Review Packages Proposed Framework Revisions Interim Report Institute Medicine Committee Data Local Agency Agriculture Service Proportion who Ever Breastfed Objectives Total Population Participants HEALTHY PEOPLE OBJECTIVES BREASTFEEDING PREVALENCE Programs Division July httpswwwfnsusdagovsitesdefaultfileswicFYBFDLAReportpdf Racial Disparities case nationally there racial disparities amongst Examining ethnic distribution categories illuminates these Among African American mothers underrepresented post partum black Figures deficit social support can explain were State low communities Cultural stigma against due long history wetnursing targeted marketing formula industry ensured current generation have fewer aunts sisters experience knowledge positive opinions breastfeedingvii exacerbate Black likely receive feeding advice counselors white women while adviceviii Limited Conversely Hispanic Latino overrepresented about postpartum bix Nationally tend higher segments population Puerto Ricans Overall systems supportive breastfeedingx This explains among Indian Alaska Native Asian HawaiianPacific Islander White Two races Percent Distribution Postpartum Race Americ Hawaii Other Pacific Islande Partcipants Thorn Characteristics Final Office Policy Support November SocioEconomic income eligibility requirement federal poverty levelxi participant lowincome compared overall median household xii xiii still important think most socioeconomically vulnerable because increasing access underserved positively affect outcomes all xiv socioeconomic reflect trends Amongst mean incomes those less time off work dependent their earned bargaining power enforce right pump returning significant barrier familiesxvi These additional barriers need addressed order disadvantaged face will ensure Hisp Not Ethnicity resources needed facilitate Table III Current Promotion Policies Fighting Formula Incentive Researchers advocates effectively argued WICs free provision incentivized removing financial infant which otherwise would expensive Studies show instances program use double breastfeedxvii creates incentive inflates relative benefit particularly susceptible begun trying agencies now distributed nonmonetary nominal value initiating continuing packages Incentives include items breast pads microwave sterilization bags materials baby clothes blankets Most served offer valuexviii monetary proven effective participantsxix number improving changed its food package allocation exclusive providing fully comprehensive change had mixed effects According analysis records states Average Mean Income Median Participant Category Pregnant limited effect choice increased was choosing packagexx Still regional studies suggest changes durationxxi However failed take into consideration regardless study considered nonWIC control group concluded improvements could isolated new since similar increases seen womenxxii unclear Research suggests provide participating activities Flagstaff Arizona agency expectant assigned Caring Connection partners Compared received typical interventions without partner inclusion much despite prenatal intentions Improving extremely incidence especially true lack form donated prizes attracting programsxxiii Developing supporters groups Loving Peer Counseling USDA invested initiatives One such initiative expansion counselor when counsels planning durationxxiv enacted plan commitment xxv Sixtynine local operate peercounseling available clinic sitesxxvi heavily promising method promote Forrestal Sarah Ronette Briefel James Mabli Inventory January strongly supported impact clear did largely slightly better prevalence Sixtyfour initiated six ran months needs improvement Agencies Epstein Carter Collins Study Phase Followup Implement October shortcomings does seem opportunity diverse services racially ethnically representative entire guidance encourages pairs andor backgrounds Eighty require recommend same background speak language participantxxvii maximize peercounselings ensuring culturally sensitive essential certain excluded monitor enforcement recommendations evaluate cultural competency curriculum weeks womena Initiation Duration Participatnts LWAs Without Betsy Chrystine Tadler Nicole Huret Elaine Ayo Carole Trippe Michele Mendelson Kelly Lawrence Patlan Gabrielle Schwartz Vinh Tran Exhibit shows potential Ninetysix previous recipients Having outcomesxxviii When they share relatable experiences salient Again monitoring standard disparity realized Moreover should Paying matching able volunteer Yet paidxxix very establishing instead decrease individual burden Therefore costly encouraging HispanicLatino BlackAfrican RaceEthnicity With Served LWA incorporates components prioritizes contacts directly period breastfeedingxxx contact highest proportion occur week after hospital discharge between two four respectively other hand researchsupported characteristics working key family members babys father maternal grandmotherxxxi missing Additionally supporting alone clinical setting sufficient means outcomesxxxii Moving outside settings said threequarters made clinicsxxxiii Partnering community organizationsa model moving sessions out Changing content design combining offering nonclinical level data widely collected difficult measure different Collecting publishing populations begin filling information gap Recommendations Innovations existing allotted funds develop Alternatively organizations stake valuable goods lead innovation effort Innovation efforts following objectives connecting them competent peercounselors clinics collecting participantlevel Private institutionsespecially nonprofit organizationscan apply foundation funding pilot Organizations conduct focus surveys before implementation assess whether interested addresses appropriate administration administrators goals align confirm feasibility locally ensures proposed best utilize Case Farmers New Orleans organization located Louisiana runs Crescent City locations throughout city launched Mommas Club MMC each month attend conducted inform They found excited idea shopping farmers market eating healthy foods invited peerlearning nutrition classes markets focused amounts fruits vegetables eat confidence preparing fresh incorporate interactive cooking demos partnering held libraries cafes monthly conducting baseline followup report findings advocate necessary evaluates monetarily spend nonmonetarily events Conclusions well being children established creating strengthen Acknowledgements thank staff Your investing your challenging innovating sustainably deeply inspiring supervisor You leader trust inspired problems opportunities creative ways values Congressional Center Jonathan Wogman fellowship advisor been lifechanging Jon none possible References iii Card Chronic Disease Prevention Physical Activity Obesity vii Allers Kimberly Big Letdown How Business Feminism Undermine viii Jones Katherine Michael Power John Queenan Jay Schulkin Ethnic MEDICINE Eligibility Guidelines United States April httpswwwfnsusdagovwicwicincomeeligibilityguidelines Proctor Bernadette Jessica Semega Melissa Kollar Poverty September httpwwwcensusgovdatatablesdemoincomepovertyphtml xvi xvii Rose Donald Nicholas Bodor Mariana Chilton Has FormulaFeed Led Increase Overweight Journal xviii xix Sciacca David Dube Brenda Phipps Ratliff Education Effects Knowledge Attitudes xxi xxii xxiii xxiv Services Explanatory Notes Budget Analysis httpwwwobpausdagovfnsnotespdf xxvi xxvii xxviii McLaughlin Joan Nancy Burstein Fumiyo Tao Mary Kay Fox Intervention Design Assistance Evaluation August xxix xxx xxxi xxxii xxxiii |
| The Hidden Faces of Hunger: A Community Assessment of Senior… | NaShawn Johnson | 2017 | Food Access, Food Gaps, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Seniors | This community assessment aims to understand the barriers and best practices to alleviating food insecurity among the senior population in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Hidden Faces Hunger Community Assessment Senior Nutrition Los Angeles County NaShawn Johnson February Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Food Insecurity the III Background Older Americans Act OAA Programs Profile General Landscape Population Health Effects Seniors Existing and Promising Models Address Intergenerational Meals Education Incorporating Feedback Items Hospital Pantry For decades researchers policymakers practitioners have worked extensively eliminate food insecurity hunger Yet issue persists for millions people communities across country substantial body research has documented its effects children singleparent households which valid given significant presence these populations According Feeding America with especially headed single mothers had higher rates than national average percent respectively Even this proven difficult hurdle number vulnerable including seniors million aged over experienced addition faced threat defined marginal Poverty Facts Statistics Accessed January httpwwwfeedingamericaorghungerinamericaimpactofhungerhungerandpovertyhungerandpovertyfactsheethtmlreferrerhttpsAFFwwwgooglecomF Ziliak James Craig Gundersen State annual report Alexandria National Foundation End United States currently experiencing unprecedented demographic shift that will dramatically increase older population coming projected more double from adults increases years important consider economic social health implications presents impoverished color general are susceptible dietrelated chronic disease such diabetes heart hypertension reason critical they consume nutritious foods lower risk developing conditions Unfortunately not access adequate This true who black Latino disability live grandchild resident southern state community assessment aims understand barriers best practices alleviating among senior California most populous county contains largest estimated foodinsecure nearly approximately insecure While may seem relatively small compared whole time likely felt greater Preventative measures must taken ensure all backgrounds lead maintain independent healthy lifestyle Colby Sandra Jennifer Ortman Projections Size Composition Current Reports Census Bureau Washington Map Meal Gap Highlights Findings Overall Child httpwwwfeedingamericaorghungerinamericaourresearchmapthemealgapmapthemealgapexecsummpdf Rising Social Determinants Issue Department Public July stubbornly pervasive affecting overall wellbeing alone lived individuals very low security characterized multiple indications disrupted eating patterns reduced intake due lack money resources term can being without reliable sufficient quantity affordable Within definition there four components accentuate complexity availability affordability accessibility nutrition Although often put forefront discussions recognize acknowledge each whether separately combined play role shaping persons experiences That say certain 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intakes worse outcomes depression foodsecure fact impact severe younger age groups Much information relation derived data collected through Examination Survey NHANES examination were quantities key nutrients calcium magnesium iron protein These extremely deficiencies impairment physical function risks coronary Foodinsecure high cholesterol asthma gum many More specifically when insecureseniors attack congestive failure even Moreover their counterparts underscores detrimental effect Margaret Haist causes consequences future Lexington Center University Kentucky Gunderson Spotlight adverse executive summary httpwwwnfeshorgwpcontentuploadsSeniorLiteratureReportFinalDraftpdf May Evidence Retrieved gain better understanding overview policies programs attempted address established Congress passed worried about communitybased services available was first federal legislation aimed increasing service needs Not only did administer grants states fund planning spawned creation network intergovernmental agencies comprised Administration Aging AOA level Agencies Area local designated task providing essential support Funding allocated based percentage open meet requirement regardless income however still focus need lowincome Under Title provided nutritionrelated offered arguably successful program authorized under Elderly Program ENP provides congregate homedelivered free charge least meal daily five days per week Each provide minimum onethird Recommended Dietary Allowances RDAs comply Guidelines addressing inadequate helps prevent isolation promoting socialization funds screening education counseling outreach well promotion prevention significantly smaller amount goes areas Projected Growth Emergency Encounters continues persistent challenge despite existence been crucial improving enough completely problem Effectively require application several approaches supplement our current Here few existing models tackle use variety strategies collaboration feedback Iowa City 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| SNAP Keeps Louisiana Strong and Healthy During Difficult Times | Sakeenah Shabazz | 2017 | Food Access, Rural Food Access, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Policymakers, Project implementers, Researchers | This report will explore the prevalence and connectedness of food insecurity and poverty in Louisiana, the role of SNAP in addressing those issues, and the far-reaching impacts… Read more | Emerson Fellow | February SNAP Keeps Louisiana Strong and Healthy During Difficult Times Emerson Hunger Fellow Sakeenah Shabazz Economic Policy Specialist Jeanie Donovan Executive Summary food insecurity are real experiences that impact thousands households our state urban rural areas from north south too many families struggle afford steady nutritious diet the ranked household with percent population reporting lack adequate during year Food closely tied economic challenges including unemployment underemployment low wages leave Louisianans without enough money purchase for their throughout month The response banks pantries faithbased organizations plays significant role fighting hunger through providing emergency but they cannot distribute regular basis meet needs all struggling most effective tool address prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly known Stamp federally funded administered states Department Child Family Services DCFS Since programs inception late has had measurable overall health security United States especially women children elderly adults fiscal billion federal benefits were distributed Ninety those income below poverty line Despite SNAPs ability reach times hardship incomeeligible not receiving program data indicate roughly persons participating leaving more than Exploring ways connect these opportunity improve outcomes whole unique safety net because designed responsive periods downturn Its structure entitlement programmeaning anyone who meets eligibility requirements entitled receive benefitsallows rolls grow shrink trends Most recently participation increased substantially when experienced job loss reduced Great Recession extra protected never before relied government assistance destitution also demonstrable stabilization recovery local economies impacted recession Through temporary increase benefit levels eligible participants generated activity critical time short helped keep table kept flow dollars businesses Given proven track record reducing its current funding Throughout history misconceptions about ideological opposition have prompted proposals cut fundamentally change nature These often include turning into blockgrant otherwise capping funds given limit total spending Doing would eliminate respond downturns changes industry could lead tightened standards waiting lists need help Worst number people bed hungry night which experience simply should occur wealthiest nation world This report will explore prevalence connectedness addressing issues farreaching 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| NEW YEAR, NEW WAIVER: RECOMMENDATIONS for CONNECTING ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT… | Alysha Alani | ABAWD, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | ABAWDs, Advocates (including legal advocates) | This report will outline the impact of the waiver loss as well as two state-sponsored options available to ABAWDs to meet SNAP (Basic Food) work requirements: Workfare… Read more |
Emerson Fellow | NEW YEAR WAIVER February Alysha Alani Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow RECOMMENDATIONS for CONNECTING ABLEBODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS BASIC FOOD KING COUNTY CONTENTS Acknowledgements Executive Summary Background Satisfying the Work Requirements Data RISE Workfare County Waivers Basic Food Employment Training Appendix References and Further Reading Recommendations OnePager Massachusetts Exemption Supplement Nonprofit Guide including DSHS Volunteer Agreement Activity Report wwwUWKCorg United Way King organization working together build community where people have homes students graduate families are financially stable Second Avenue Seattle Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Fellows Program social justice program that trains inspires sustains leaders gain field experience fighting hunger poverty through placements based organizations across country policy Washington bridges communitybased efforts national public with particular emphasis racial equity wwwhungercenterorg North Capitol This report was prepared under supervision Lauren McGowan Director Financial Stability her mentorship encouragement insight Teamwork makes dream work Corinna Adams Manager State Department Social Health Services sharing knowledge expertise support Christina Wong Public Policy Northwest Harvest Sara Robbins Benefits Legal Assistance Solid Ground Luanne Serafin Staff Attorney Justice Project being generous their time feedback tirelessly improve lives opportunities ABAWDs Melissa Ford Shah PhD Senior Advisor accommodating many data requests Troy Burgess BFET Consultant Alice Fong Initiatives Albert Ramirez Congressional Center his guidance Apprentice Nontraditional Women Asian Counseling Referral Auburn Bank Cares Earthcorps Elizabeth Gregory House FareStart Intervention Issaquah Multiservice Neighborhoood Pike Market Port Jobs Puget Sound Labor Agency Goodwill Industries Initiative Snoqualmie Valley Hospital TRAC Associates Tukwila Pantry YWCA Special thanks Many staff participant following thoughts visions better ABAWD programming EXECUTIVE SUMMARY recent loss limit waiver threatened benefits thousands ablebodied adults without dependents will outline impact well two statesponsored options available meet SNAP requirements Additionally offer recommendations quantity quality accessibility these funding capacity building advocacy Expand Housing Ready Crisis Resilient AmeriCorps teams responsibilities include screening status requirement exemptions colleges Regional Access Points free tax preparation sites Connect programs placing trained members local offices make referrals Create resource service providers detailing offerings eligibility criteria employment outlook other factors more efficient appropriate individuals needs wants Support addition Comparable accepted form participation Fund collaborations between legal aid provide assistance vacating sealing process can clear criminal history records prospects legislation ban box increase reentry WikiComons Not only does help millions put food table positively impacts economy Over half been unemployed past months Unemployment itself decredentialing Studies show prospective employers favor consistent histories over similarly qualified applicants large gaps resumes quarter formerly incarcerated These join least million Americans who face additional barriers top employer discrimination like access business drivers license consequences incarceration disproportionately affect communities color making this issue Every leads economic activity order ensure continuity important understand unique challenges they securing living wages should actively towards maintaining expanding population whose recently Economic context Todays gig lends inconsistent hours unstable incomes not mention having bear front costs insurance expenses traditionally provided Such month variability results churning out which has destabilizing within household creates unnecessary tension longterm earned imperative meeting immediate immune such instability Some primarily Kings internal strategic direction alleviate insecurity aims preliminary exploratory analysis Workare see how could met one year after went into effect WHY MATTERS For example Personal Responsibility Opportunity Reconciliation Act PRWORA placed Supplemental Nutrition state period unless specific exemption Time Limit High unemployment rates years resulted states qualifying statewide waivers Even expired were eligible apply geographic January reintroduced first since before recession CBPP longer introduced part Mississippi South Carolina West Virginia elected impose even though still live adult age range physically mentally unable hoursweek average outside NOT disabled Muckleshoot Reservation pregnant chronically homeless cannot find unit minor children receiving care elderly person themselves enrolled high school college participate drug alcohol treatment applying disabilitybased SSI SSDI ABD Worker Comp etc Refugee Cash Matching Grant Funds source Budget Priorities FNS allocates use fit granted category used participants study informed began accruing given days notice losing due nonparticipation PIERCE SNOHOMISH YAKIMA Olympia WHATCOM OKANOGAN LEWIS SPOKANE CLALLAM MUCKLESHOOT RESERVATION Snohomish Pierce Counties except cities Lakewood Tacoma subject All counties exempt federal limits allows define WAs clock started did count any received allotted prior operates fixed frame same everyone Essentially means receive December Beginning slate wiped clean all reeligible another ALL from residents also satisfy combination ways WORK ENROLL PARTICIPATE volunteering nonprofit several approved training hoursmonth includes inkind goods services rental income actual number client works Resources Initiate Successful Programs Needs RSEN project Workforce Innovation WIOA Limited English Proficiency LEP Pathway SJI Division Vocational Rehabilitation See required calculated dividing benefit amount minimum wage hour EXCEPT Key may total full certain resets when cut off reapply regain applications remain open PROFILE Note Participating set recipients affected would March potentially lost beginning April THE NUMBERS Number participating Exempt old male included Gender female RaceEthnicity unavailable Total felony conviction Participation among Nonexempt September Types nonexempt satisfied ultimate goal financial independence skill acquisition personal responsibility gainful According provides education assisting clients attaining career technical noncollege CBO contractors exclusively Temporary Needy Families TANF WorkFirst FAP Assessment Case management Job readiness Education equivalency industryspecific search placement Participant reimbursements transportation child housing clothing skillwage progression CBOs Apprenticeship ANEW CARES Courage REACH Plus Reaching Employability Achieving Career Habits Neighborhood NHWA Office Immigrant ORIA PSTC Federation Service RFSC SGI World Relief funded thirdparty reimbursement model funds responsible finding match purpose explored Findings Challenges Providers Participants must enroll anyone terminated Eligibility Criteria confusing messaging about classification Transportation Messaging Communication forced comply motivated opportunity those voluntarily Required documentation tracking complicated consuming different funder Administratively heavy lack affordable rent utility Voluntold especially case managementheavy quarterly submit questions via general email address but response improved hard good interested industry comprehensive list Provider Network Additional Barriers basic life skills selected lottery end interviews There central location reference manager interviewed identified poor understanding barrier recruitment enrollment knowing satisfying possibly feeling compelled although there choose variety levels engagement job interview versus viewing solely educating bus passes gas cards Funding changes follow volunteer coordinators agencies exchange best practices advice directed explain why beneficial them Better outreach materials What need emergency rentutility transporation professional Top Mental health issues resume Longterm Formerly Refugees Substance abuse current Criminal record Limits industries retail healthcare childcare navigate market friendly Homelessness Outreach Placement notified starts reliant selfsufficiency optional Theory because didnt leaves increasing Qualifying They directly churn reasons falling short existing gaining survival puts just offs failing verification noted loses disappear eJAS database When again name reappear system disrupts able individual Reality Churning Cycle pilot dollar fully Agriculture designed target populations Eligible randomly assigned groups expected during Unlike place jobs flexible timeline focused reduction Strategies Success prepare Based Learning paid internships eventually path veteran limited proficiency noncustodial parent owing arrears fill 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immediately start However interim solution equates upon completion likely transition Iraqi Community New Horizons Helpline Peoples Harm Reduction Alliance Firstly cash Secondly little evidence increases showed increased per cent rate stretch imagine similar outcomes extrapolating While each site standard resources experiences transferable fact some shown reduce chances limiting think low length availability shifts rush get scheduling around ore sign Internet connection Scheduling Inconsistent Capacity Perceived Low ROI accept waiting Conflict Interest uncomfortable allowing own serve had less than background checks FAX AND HOPE FOR BEST member communication involved antihunger unaware new county becoming extension most common concern transparency expectations ready really hopefully thinking starting grocery store cashing cashiering havent worked Its nice Ive here paving way things Theres andor want explore race white gender intend findings above propose OUTREACH CAPACITY BUILDING conduct encourage nonprofits expand diversity identify prevent identifying lead targeted concerted effort reenroll previously Offices orientations draw crowds Conduct grantees partners Ways team informing soft cater interests RAPs Free Tax Preparation established relations institutions document navigating difficult details type offered guide fits useful ADVOCACY FUNDING Recommend adopt acceptable Relying refer requiring certification ahead allow approval volunteered choice religious congregations serving preapproved maintain coverage appealing trusted forth greater matching sets language abilities familiarity interest both made few reached schedule shift Continue invest rely continue Unrestricted collaborate providing particularly Vacating second biggest surpassed Provide small grants cover volunteers vouchers Given relatively investment preventing Join Workgroup campaigns Redesigning notification postcards sent mail using easy instructions Establish below Make experiencing homelessness easier CONTINUED APPENDIX Abramovitz Mimi Task Force Welfare Reform NYC Chapter Workers NonProfits Myths Realities Lee Helly Brief Law Bolen More Than Adults Will Lose Expire AbleBodied Without Dependents TacomaLakewood Source DSHSESAEMAPS Monthly ACES Warehouse October produced Overview Dept Administration Able Bodied Volunteering Limiting Under Federal rules Cited Crisp Richard Del Roy Fletcher comparative review workfare programmes States Canada Australia London Pensions Rate Management Kaz David Rick Krauss June Selected articles reports further reading Thomhave Kalena Bodies Empty Stomachs Serving Subject Timelimited USDA SNAPs ThreeMonth Implementation Toolkit August Stolmeier Cheyenne Identifying Losing Rosenbaum Dorothy Relationship Between Among LowIncome Households LowerBasch Meeting Activities DeRenzis Brooke Building Skills Lessons Learned Four Coalition Using Offer JobDriven May Justin Aleta Sprague Assault Stamps Misguided Black Rachel Sabeel Rahman Centering 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| Jersey City Healthy Corner Store Toolkit | De'Sean Weber | 2018 | Enterprise Development | Field Reports | Service Providers, Urban Communities | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Jersey City Healthy Corner Store Toolkit February This toolkit was prepared DeSean Weber with input from the Food and Nutrition Division Department Health Human Services community leaders corner store owners customers Trust healthy advocates nationwide Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center For more information contact him dweberhungercenterorg Contents Executive Summary Key Findings Introduction About this Overview Deserts Risks Associated Lack Access Poor What are Stores The Initiative Wider Landscape Farmers Markets Community Driven Projects Role Grocery Working Responsibilities JCDHHS Shared Roles Planning for Targeting Canvassing Implementation Phase One Inventory Changes Two Marketing Three Business Technical Trainings Four Buying Equipment Five Certification Programming Challenges Solutions Keys Success Conclusion Bibliography Resources Various Toolkits Appendices Appendix Evaluation Customer Survey Owner Interview Questions leader interview questions Script approaching Memorandum Understanding MOU example stores can crucial partners improving food access underserved communities throughout September began working New that started initiative seeks build relationships encourages make gradual changes increase support training provided addition programming features health screenings cooking demonstrations nutrition education supported minigrant trainings effort two Privilege Denisse Supermarket located Wards respectively has hosted ribbon cutting event Mayor Fulop progressed through various marketing earlier stages will have early Spring hopes pilot program coming years Cityspecific draws other toolkits while drawing out best practices gathered first five half months about relationship building Building both staff trust know you they likely They your champions storeencouraging come check newly stocked items Spend time getting effectively improve consistently express interest increasing concerned their However need see financial prudent opportunity public profile join varying degrees simple steps follow Each owner different carry amounts produce some own multiple locations important meet where provide sustainable efficacious change realistic when setting frame successful model availability works between With help these been compiled over course product Bill Fellowship field placement social justice give fellows experience fighting hunger poverty placements like combined policy Washington kickstarted led framework drawn efforts across country specific designed consider contextualized those who hope work one nations most diverse cities residents city Hudson County Hackensack River covers almost square miles land within York metropolitan region insecurity rate Ninetyfour percent below level meaning income eligible federal assistance home Hispanic Asian White Black growing largest comprised six wards Greenville West Side Journal Square Heights Downtown BergenLafayette which alternatively identified While very walkable there many options transportation PATH Bergen Light Rail Transit Buses Waterway Ferries Citi Bikes citizens use followed driving alone median household wealthiest census tract JCMAKEITYOURS Gundersen Dewey Crumbaugh Kato Engelhard Map Meal Gap Insecurity Child Estimates Level Ibid Census Bureau Figure Ward Source Google Maps earning lowest citizenship roughly lower than national average consequences local providing lack affordable problem Grabbing bag chips convenient grabbing fresh fruit limited lead serious problems concern Much would described desert USDA defines lowincome either substantial number share low supermarket large grocery defined least people levels family size surrounding areas Tracts qualify tracts persons population live mile definition does not fully encapsulate much particularly color 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| Community Advocates: An Approach to Constituent Engagement in Local Food… | Funke Aderonmu | 2018 | Community Food Assessments, Food Access | Field Reports | Urban Communities | An Approach to Constituent Engagement in Local Food Policy Activism in the District of Columbia details findings from the Community Advocates program which equips DC residents who … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Community Advocates Approach Constituent Engagement Local Food Policy and Activism the District Columbia Funke Aderonmu Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Greens Congressional Center February Contents Executive Summary Introduction Background Evaluation Methodology Findings Analysis Conclusion References Appendix access fresh healthy food determined more income level race than individual choice Currently there one full service grocery store for every residents DCs Ward wealthiest ward while poorest with majority African American populationthere Solutions This disparity known Grocery Gap has sparked number legislative marketbased nonprofit community initiatives address insecurity challenges many lowincome color face Yet these efforts have often lacked meaningful direct input from those most impacted encourage engagement between lived experience policy makers working issues local established program Over course six months provided group experiences advocacy training systems knowledge connections push policies programs that create equitable system Following inaugural cohort evaluation was conducted gauge impact uncover strategies improvement future cohorts report provides overview findings which consisted indepth interviews skills assessments five Among major were strength increasing about expanding their networks space The revealed helped advance development activists advocates through opportunities engage directly spaces among other areas well providing them sound grasp what looks like how operates also noted where could modified order bolster its efficacy These foundational entities such city council operate creating organizing within own neighborhoods making changes meetings are run increase efficiency initiative still nascent years serves case study can mechanisms centering elevating target constituents social change movements systemic inequities further this work seeks provide thought leadership scaling implementation cities howto guide set release spring organization based uses levers education justice nations capital Mission wwwdcgreensorg Accessed Feb national problem found corner United States different currently grapples gap focal point exists unequal affordable particularly segments citys low populations date households insecure meaning some during given year household cannot adequate all members due limited financial resources ColemanJensen compounds fullservice home predominantly population disparities evident poor health outcomes Wards two wards rates obesity diabetes significantly higher addition paucity stores puts strain largely who incur high transportation costs traveling For purposes defined business establishment minimum square feet primarily engaged retailing preparation consumption regularly following fruits eight types vegetables outside There broader economic SNAP recipients travel neighboring Maryland Virginia thereby spending dollars benefits resulting loss investment challenge garnered widespread attention variety government communityled include delivery farmers markets smaller emergency banks cooperatives others front FEED Act offers tax incentives qualifying located DCgov wwwplanningdcgov fallen short eliminating lacking details unique started manner centered Known builds meat dairy bread does not restaurants carryout establishments According USDA spent generates worth activity capacity effective action Rather depending solely elected officials created invest building power generate solutions Soon after finished assess Conducted series purpose answers insights considerations Whether able develop professional skill sets improved agents What sorts lessons perspective did gain result successfully built relationships accessadvocacy network Ways changed better equip needed Drawing key accomplishments involved helping expand platforms hearings trainings effectively things Some consist underresourced encouraging issue area expertise incorporating logistical beginning background history structure followed description process methodology next section presented along analysis themes strengths growth drawn Lastly concluding summarizes elucidates limitations final thoughts larger constituentbased launched designed amplify voices shaping supporting Six selected form participate seven month long employed part time basis Application Selection application interview eligible applicant must first foremost interest advancing equity position list qualifications available appendix Final decisions made taking into account both portions each went selecting included Ensuring representative populationsgeographic Choosing wellrounded vary regards age uncertain availability nutritionally safe foods ability acquire acceptable socially ways may mean you experienced lack live Advocate contribute learning environment potential understanding aligns Once acceptance letters sent out detailing expectations hours pay rate Candidates notified information external Program Overview AprilSeptember attended weekly led staff range topics related received briefings read materials discussion Council current problems strategy antiracism public speaking testimony writing sessions externally activism activities unreliable recipient TANF WIC Senior Plus boxes etc Defined Attending presenting select events Working leading agencies private businesses new just closely Specialist team projects Interviewing mediajournalism outlets Building care ensuring heard decision Components Budget Hearings HearingsHearingsHearings Justice Systems Training TrainingTrainingTrainingTraining Meetings 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historical sovereignty Have Expand under driving member dcgreensorg Each narrative broken down four sections comprise main view including Michael deepened his valued receiving spokesperson Produce housing Experience increased locally nationally injustices exist come recognize connection communitys welfare From values fellow considers testifying highlight enjoyed expanded selfawareness They help learn yourself here mentioned having concrete indicators names phone numbers sees call tap because seem same Advocacy Perspectives expressed dissatisfaction state funding particular frustrated inertia when comes forming market incentive administered coupon checks legislation tackle wishes move sense urgency end valuable share obstacles accessing canvassing Washington Legal Clinic focuses homelessness Post Plans Support instruction mapping cultivate allies movement find neighborhood recently moved wants empower people pressing informed Skills Assessment saw significant feels Beatrice Beatrices biggest gains she Medicare She efficient cutting checkin elderly rights takeaway her networking Spring Dig fundraiser hosted attending Advisory Neighborhood Commission Walk afforded meet regard felt too much devoted checkins personal life updates preferred place shorter limit allow ample agenda item idea focus school urban agriculture topic week reporting back learned believes ensure abreast without overwhelming schedules When addressing injustice frustration Commissions ANCs represent decisionmaking table only already superficial attempt dont even give know until fact should mobilize towards sustainable accessible marginalized communities motivated seeing empowering family blue collar workers lives disability accommodations apartment mainly occupied senior citizens neighbors being managers leverage alert councilmembers Committee Aging situation advise Federal respective bank alliance hopes remain touch updated confident will carry formed met One support grant proposal start need improvements Her attributes political now Ruth Ruths takeaways gaining deeper enhanced outreach accommodating schedule but laws surrounding empowered seek line never imagined lot listening growing over With design wanted outreachengagement mostly professionally necessarily interaction individuals groups disadvantaged inaccessibility challenging make slot finds way funds insufficient take measures subsidies While acknowledges panacea aims pushing think important none theyre little piece puzzle together Moving forward scientific research Union Concerned Scientists interested benefit play active office keep upcoming open sharing modest involvement BYP prior becoming memberbased olds came setting Octavia disenchanted response present greater professionalism become Roundtable event got validated success turn worked spread awareness wonder whos picking flyers Black queer feminist lens fight black liberation turnout great opportunity concerns audience inefficiencies discrimination users 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| Food as Medicine: Linking Hunger Relief with Healthcare | Laura Yepez | 2018 | Food as Medicine, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Emergency Food Recipients | Laura’s report outlines four ways in which emergency food programs can help end hunger by partnering with the medical field to provide their clients more services. Additionally, … Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Farm Bill Education and Policy Toolkit for Tribal Governments, Citizens,… | Sarah Goldman | 2018 | Food Access, Rural Food Access | Field Reports | Communities of Color | Sarah’s Hunger Free Community Report is an educational guide for Tribal governments, citizens and food producers. This guide explains the Farm Bill reauthorization process, and it also … Read more | Emerson Fellow | For Tribal Governments Citizens and Food Producers Created Sarah Goldman Emerson National Hunger Fellow Field Placement Indigenous Agriculture Initiative Farm Bill Educational Guide Acknowledgements The author would like thank several individuals organizations for their input into this guide the staff IFAI thoughtful direction project content editing assistance continued support mentorship Congressional Center leadership development throughout implementation Special thanks Colby Duren Policy Director Staff Attorney his encouragement Erin Shirl Research her insight agriculture policy research report Janie Hipp passion motivating words field site placement Jon Wogman Program unwavering commitment racial justice work Yuqi Wang incredibly comments advice meticulous Fellows social program that trains inspires sustains leaders gain experience fighting hunger poverty through placements communitybased across country months Washington bridges efforts national public fellows develop effective movement end Background about Fellowship Agricultures mission bolster health wellness Indian Country strategic planning technical youth empowering Native producers ranchers farmers businesses supports diversified economic honors traditional knowledge culture empowers food providing them legal framework analysis training they need grow operations improving access other resources education Site Table Contents Introduction History Farming Federal Assistance Development Profiles Regional Summaries Infographics Process Committees Government Departments involved Appropriations singlemost important piece legislation impacts federal nutrition farming ranching rural infrastructure policies United States most recent was passed Congress projected reauthorize next Analysis from Budget Office estimated will have billion spending over fiveyears nearly percent tribal citizens participate feeding programs certain American communities see more than participating Americans utilize million acres land production involvement process essential build vibrant systems healthy Yet despite utilization there still lack parity terms funding Nationally receive less average government monetary what producer receives Thus not only due many but also fact could expand inclusion remedy disparities stated Regaining Our Future provides allow People reach our goals quickly past This meant utilized educational during reauthorization rulemaking Page President Abraham Lincoln signed law act establishing Department USDA described department Peoples because time founded half population lived farms today live years after established Franklin Delano Roosevelt created first part New Deal response Great Depression Dust Bowl had three keep prices fair consumers ensure adequate supply protect sustain countrys vital natural Historically representation minimal However such Intertribal Council Indians agricultural has increased states socially disadvantaged made tremendous strides versions when you consider meager prior number participation rates some opportunities improved are poised take step turning people rebuilding locally regionally nationally internationally What clear language treaties explicitly intended peoples become ignored basic premise been ourselves within sustainable since immemorial Report concept changed intricately connected with history colonization between various Nations clearly show intent those executing assist pursuit employment instruct mode agricultu suited situation recognized duty farmer any standard definition one who cultivates feed him herself others around centuries But ways were known concert harmony lands water plants animals Today very Despite high unemployment Alaska Natives continue arduous producing According Census Fact Sheet Notes farm operators likely counterparts nationwide primary occupationto derive larger portion overall income farmingand own all operate occurs spite every region per same areas These regions both livestock crop Supplemental Nutrition SNAP began Stamp Act goal strengthening economy levels among lowincome households offers millions eligible families largest domestic safety net represents approximately total mandatory Fiscal Year received benefits averaging person month Distribution Reservations FDPIR incomeeligible located reservations residing approved near Oklahoma Many alternative easy offices authorized vendors Service agency administers level administered either Organization ITO State Agency ITOs provide local personnel administer purchase grown foods mandate unfunded engagement advocacy intertribal Association Programs Board additional allocation dedicated locallygrown now bison blue cornmeal traditionallyharvested wild rice frozen sockeye salmon fillets There tribes receiving under state agencies rose monthly participants Due location these rely heavily section outlines how reauthorized funded implemented does encapsulate entire overview gives general picture moved emphasis voices clarity ease understanding divides two phases shown following infographic adapted Sustainable Coalition ReauthorizationThe writing passage new Rulemaking rulewriting Adapted Reauthorization written revised Law happens Hearings Agricultural Committee Drafting MarkUp Full especially Senate House hold listening sessions hearings gather each draft version meetings markup debate amend eventually pass out Chambers Conference White Once chamber passes separate Bills goes smaller Members combine bills its final form requires negotiation can change then back voted NOTE Affairs conducting Hearing Agribusiness Advocacy Opportunities Advoc acy include talking before hearing conference committee Senators Representatives stages Revises proposed rule based Management suggestions Proposed rules developed Notice issued published Register usually open comment days contacting Relations submitting Rule Comment Period Rules Developed makes regulations Review Reviews Comments Final Issued Implemented reviews responds submitted period revises needed discusses committees departments January members Chairman representing majority party Ranking Member minority direct action secured jurisdiction agriculturallyrelated subjects addition subcommittees Commodity Exchanges Energy Credit Conservation Forestry General Commodities Risk Biotechnology Horticulture Livestock Foreign preparation conducted series Conversations hear directly held February five Trade Rural Natural Resources Specialty Crops Marketing Security seven Perspectives plays role Tribes Voted permanent broad study unique problems Hawaiian propose alleviate difficulties issues limited management trust responsibilities care claims against All specifically pertains Hawaiians which Vice Minority impact allows introduce advocate oversight titled Breaking Ground John Hoeven opening statement remarks mentioned worked reduce regulatory burden growing industry agribusiness here discuss just examine capitalize Beyond authority drafting consideration introduction amendment Floor Affair together assess potential governments serve Senator Republican North Dakota Steve Daines Montana Heidi Heitkamp Democrat Tina Smith Minnesota Play Role Technical During much includes counsel representatives provided testimony Ann Hazlett Assistant Secretary Richard Davis Acting Administrator Housing Chadwick Parker Business Coo perative Christopher McLean Utilities September Past Direction June Successes Brandon Lipps Deputy Under Gil Harden Inspector Audit Gener Coffey Investigations Inspecto Tom Tidwell Chief Forest Jimmy Bramblett ograms Resource Misty Jones Environmental Sonny Ramaswamy Institute Chavonda JacobsYoung Bartuska Education Economics set principles share crafts page document stands ready strives efficient customerfocused Founded OTR serves single point contact works relevant understand accessible consultation constituents helps programmatic coordinate affect Perdue announced creation Public Partnerships Engagement office including make loans Services Bureau respon sible protecting interests system assets property proprietary treaty rights holds fiftysix reservation currently ownership Therefore Interior approve transactions selling leasing business complicates ability involve landuse coordination appropriations securing Though technically familiar See below information Subcommittees Input Appr opriations Draft ill full Differences drafts resolved once chambers sent sign Appropriation Funding Annual Some come money automatically year discretionary however require appropriators fund requests noncommittee legislators groups regional profiles used policymakers stakeholders interested resource status building summaries present findings expressed visual onepagers included covers sovereignty initiatives focuses data well statistics second size market value revenue highlights successful initiative collected analyzed please refer Appendix Federally Recognized rate double recipients unemployed Top crops produced forage vegetables flowers top products layers cattle horses Layers table egg type laying birds hatching meat types reported bantams sales totals coming recorded Nativerun ranches times subsistence integral component livelihood cultural expression Plains fourtimes thirty Plain represented corn grain winter wheat six perfarm payments Nebraska kota South Midwest Michigan Wisconsin soybeans slightly area Region Illinois Iowa Northeast York Missouri almost silage Northwest Idaho Oregon ashington California higher Pacific almonds sheep Rocky Mountain triple spring Wyoming Southeast Mississippi Carolina Southern Eastern Kansas Texas Southwest lamb Colorado Mexico Western cotton Arizona Nevada Utah actively engaged sector estimates age specific elements supported college university operative funds endowments institutional capacity grants community facilities extended landgrant colleges universities 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| Client Engagement Report 2018 | Jamila Cervantes | 2018 | Monitoring and Evaluation | Field Reports | Service Providers | Jamila is currently working at the Presbyterian Church (USA), Office of Public Witness. They are helping build leadership capacity amongst grassroots leaders in congregations across seven … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Introduction Oregon Food Bank OFB made organizationwide commitment equity work the spring following year all staff members received hours and inclusion training end compiled list issues that organization could address informed aforementioned Together decided needed prioritize clearing avenues for client engagement above other Many agreed involving clients decisionmaking processes would provide clientdriven solutions clientcentered service Staff initially considered expanding their efforts offering opportunity sit Board Directors BOD After some deliberation employees perhaps this was not most meaningful ways have engage antihunger were concerned best place gather feedback from nor did specific cultural feel appropriate engaging wide range Later more experiences they had advisory board ran parallel should defy dominant norms people power new fulltime position created Partnerships Programs department reaction phenomenon described One duties person Community Equity Coordinator CEC role assemble However coordinator left soon after accepting job offer solidarity with Standing Rock Sioux tribe who leading stop construction Dakota Access Pipeline The coordinators largely unfinished Shortly departure contract Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow tackle similar project September began fivemonth field site placement component month leadership program worked alongside Regional Network Development team Client Engagement executed differed formally done sense attempted answer larger abstract questions Rather than building goal understand various available integrate perspectives serving also can elevate opinions perceptions facing food insecurity are them ultimately better inform eventually eradicate hunger intended What aspects our existing keep banks doing around learning Which stakeholders need involved How merge internal used variety methods Ive listed structured interviews primary research method interviewed partner agency sites organizations focusing term strictly defined argue broad encompasses many which experiencing issue involve themselves problemsolving associated case participate antihungerantipoverty throughout document reference For nuances using alternatives see Reflections section found SAgency RelationsBranchesRegional TeamClient programs necessarily focused conducted quick two question survey gauge level participation regularly Furthermore relied preexisting data gathered Lastly heavily ethnographic observations agencies This report includes assessment current past overview being social sum reflections finally set recommendations executeall grounded OFBs strategic plan budget structure networks There methodological limitations instance during time here there Similarly only able interview three sitesall undocumented Latinx part interactions limited small minute conversations navigated through pantries guided 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Chicanao Mexican American bornraised United States descent refers group living community immigration statuses TPS recipient DACA resident citizen Overview Current Past Work provides description has pursued currently pursuing Factors Who Statewide When Present paper mailed out across biannually Pantry administer send back results expected demonstrate representative sample participants access According initiative tool uses demographic economic health related factors affect pantry intend guide programming design process Last participated study surveys completed Strengths allows check assumptions center get huge population once represented households entire state Opportunities administered elsewhere insecuritythe taxing English version seven pages long whereas Spanish eight literacy skills lower levels formal education less likely take including response rates Russian speaking communities too determine any confident understanding populations VOICES Advocacy Marketing Communications Sarah Flynn former employee initial purpose whether transition stamps EBT working explains main focus before mainly summarize synthesize legislators took over changed share stories Currently serves multitude purposes expressed voices into advocacy addressed suggest intends dispel myths utilizing visual media culturally responsible tell peoples bring awareness poverty centers platform demonstrating experience gain empathy video taps talent wisdom designed ongoing content geared towards donors marketing benefit groups fit agenda based needs From Report Reboot Guide Paper Plate Initiative another dropped off plates gave optional effects lives increase input streams specifically been communication campaigns attending Legislative Action Day event physical reminder constituents post website Thousands sent messages collected these individual breadth make digestible audiences agents model anonymity Clients fairly quickly lowbarrier practically anywhere just encourages creative expression big lobby 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| Agency Advocacy Toolkit | Alex Boyd | 2018 | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Philabundance Agency Advocacy Toolkit is a resource intended to enable food pantry, soup kitchen, and other direct service providers to effectively advocate on behalf of state and … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Agency Advocacy Toolkit Introduction The Purpose this This toolkit intended serve resource support Philabundances partner agencies their efforts fight hunger providing tools and tips about how effective antihunger advocate Each individual organization that Philabundance reaches through our work has unique perspective Some are volunteers some issues food insecurity the professional level many have personal histories tie channeling these different perspectives into advocacy can elevate voices people strive for fair equitable policies end community you any questions interested training opportunities your agency 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| Dead Ends: Assessing transportation barriers among the Able-Bodied Adults Without… | Maria Cristina Chicuén | 2018 | ABAWD, Income, Expenses, and Hunger, Transportation | Field Reports | ABAWDs, Urban Communities | Dead Ends: Assessing Transportation Barriers among the ABAWD Population in Illinois is the culmination of Maria Cristina’s work at the Illinois Hunger Coalition, where she spent her … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Assessing transportation barriers among the AbleBodied Adult Without Dependents ABAWDs population Illinois Dead Ends Hunger Free Community Report February Mara Cristina Chicun Emerson National Fellow Contact Information This report was prepared for Coalition part Chicuens fellowship with Congressional Center All information collected this gathered from September through For more about publications mentioned please contact directly you may email them mchicuenhungercenterorg Table Contents Executive summary Brief history and work requirement policy ABAWD shortcomings Transportation affecting Exploring alternative solutions Conclusion recommendations Work requirements recipients government assistance programs GAPs have long been fixture conservative public aid Improvements national state unemployment rates facilitated enactment welfaretowork specifically targeting ablebodied adults without dependents per United States Department Agricultures USDA Food Nutrition Services FNS person between ages who has not disabled certain such Supplemental Assistance Program SNAP must comply qualifying activities least hours month continue receiving benefits does fulfill they only receive months within year period are subject time limit experiencing labor surpluses above eligible waiver exempting list Labor Surplus Areas published DOL Part One Page Although data provided USDAFNS critical assessing each economic outlook conditions there other pieces that taken into consideration when granting Namely undiagnosed mental health issues nontraditional dependent care should factored heavily waivergranting process There interagency collaboration previously agencies DOT Health Human DHHS requests The these would capture nuances states create holistic picture complex following focuses Employment Training program based research conducted during focused primarily faced predominantly featuring Chicago Cook County areas intention highlighted offered found Two debate social circles dating back than years ago According recent New York Times article Whos Anyway Emily Badger Margot SangerKatz English lawmakers utilized terminology better classify deserving versus undeserving poor were people physically incapable supporting themselves those did impairments goes describe how community members church wardens parish overseers ones determining merited exemption extrinsic factors preventing working Today exemptions could include living surplus area being chronically homeless pregnant others communitybased assessment model longer existence replaced DHHSled taskforce frontline caseworkers Entrusting staff responsibility classifying potential task exacerbates arbitrary notions deserves means complying objective rules originally subjective viewpoints held decisionmaking power like positioned identify need due their daily facetoface interactions Frontline administrative capacity sit out make determinations which why format serve Regardless making judgment call polls shown general consensus regards across party lines Public opinion surveys show nationallyrepresentative sample agree That survey administered jointly American Enterprise Institute Los Angeles reflected percent said its require seek participate training able Almost twenty after passage Personal Responsibility Opportunity Reconciliation Act codified law sentiment opposing free riders still alive well Three Figure Question Survey Attitudes toward Poor Poverty Welfare August November granted specific counties met DuPage one locality qualify mandated beginning January served insightful case study given small size relative whose caseload nears tens thousands However timeframe enough analyze countys Nevertheless sources discuss overall effectiveness outcomes major takeaway can summarized way jobs nor employers hire searching Assuming imposition will translate meaningful sustainable employment considerably harmful incorrect presumption provide incentives nonABAWDs Even seeking willing guarantee find aligned Finding longterm further hindered nonvisible nonphysical having prior felony conviction disorder needing supportive services language interpretation decided focus most overwhelming barrier unequal inequitable access face host transportationrelated hinder ability attain maintain Ohios Franklin approximately residing lack valid drivers license reliable get Illinoisspecific issue conversations providers EPIC revealed similar trend stands opportunities Personalized Individualized Career planning Because pilot project funded researchcollection phase allowed overview giving details affect experimental nature released projects end Source Service Evaluation Pilots key point concern vicissitudes participants received subsidies ride Transit Authority CTA trains buses financial completion date own location rely shortterm fare help becomes greater considering close proximity nodes but actual hubs manufacturing construction outside accessible equitable visual Metropolitan Agency Planning CMAP highlights dissonance job centers accessibility Four Local transit availability evidenced map commuter southern portion traveling north lower both your home region where employed seen shaded white sharply contrasted teal display high numbers local suggested significant number live mostly congregated western sides county situation demonstrates individuals car otherwise consistent form keeping abiding unsurmountable challenge Policies strive move towards selfsufficiency assess structural inequality present heart infrastructure mandate else risk losing striving Five Despite system external exist ease burden Job Access Reverse Commute JARC implemented wave welfare reform taking Clinton administration mids reverse commute came result Government Accountability Office GAO several points tension inclusive findings ring true today despite old entrylevel retail wholesale sectors located suburbs quarter mile stop Some rails too expensive lowincome wage earners Shifts typically nonpeak added travel spatial mismatch additional impediment single mothers young children day represented highest northern same urban core jobstransit conundrum results vicious cycle inability arrive place visuals below detail companies funding grants initiatives facilitate workers commuting needs Walgreens particularly important because company purchased four passenger transport disabilities workforce Anderson South Carolina facility distribution center exhaustive solution figure pickup step forward ensuring unable independently progress deterred Brookings Institution poses question sustainability Programs cycles problems impacting often marginalized class While overhauling cities feasible option take upon ensure lowwage especially depending affordable respectable getting cannot simply private vehicle costs addition housing expenses claim families household income investments readily consider connectivity places promote equity needle favor BandAid applied systems adequate service coverage Recommendations Under Trump administrations directive slowly GAP first recently Medicaid Housing Urban Development announced imposing order These policies mantra aspire achieve Such however fall short persistence poverty prevent truly selfsufficient Instead cause trouble segment already struggling ends meet understand peoplecentered consistently left force systemic impeding Further worsen affected lose less money purchase food medicine secure stable Future away substitute improved vocational formerly incarcerated expanding limited disposable demanddriven deserts gaps 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| First Steps: Integrating Transformative Community Engagement at Martha’s Table | Amirio Freeman | 2018 | Food Access | Field Reports | Service Providers | First Steps: Integrating Transformative Community Engagement at Martha’s Table is a Martha’s Table-facing guide to understanding and practicing “transformative community engagement” (TCE)—a community outreach and engagement model … Read more | Emerson Fellow | FIRST STEPS Integrating Transformative Community Engagement Marthas Table guide understanding and practicing transformative community engagement Amirio Freeman Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow TABLE CONTENTS Introduction Literature Review Additional Information Case Studies Analysis Conclusion Appendices Resources INTRODUCTION Why explore integrating For nearly four decades believing that every child deserves the opportunity for brightest future deeply engaged family committed their success has been dedicated enriching childrens lives through providing quality educational programs support emergency relief services access healthy foods The organizations work historically taken place from its headquarters Street Corridoran area significantly transformed due enjoying benefits economic prosperity continue better serve communities have underserved underresourced generations not enjoyed positive impacts recent booms throughout will transitioning new space DCs Fort StantonHillsdale Ward while still maintaining satellite location Tables move involve organization respectfully adapting with dynamics navigate neighbors know form meaningful ties partnerships ensure development are authentic impactful longlasting imperative evaluate evolve present outreach strategies First Steps tool created intention facilitating such evaluation evolution TCE genre builds horizontal fully collaborative relationships between public bodies members considers models refer use successfully connect chapter offers potential model utilize Section summarizes relevant literature defines different types including explores barriers discusses how being used currently other Washington DCbased nonprofit provides SWOT analysis assess capacity adopt recommendations can begin Sections provide notes resources further exploring tenets LITERATURE REVIEW What shifts current must first develop robust interchangeably related terms civic life participation Fox context regeneration broadly interaction body defined established foremost objective redressing challenges faced Similarly Centers Disease Control Preventions Committee describes process working collaboratively groups people who affiliated geographic proximity special interests similar situations address issues affecting wellbeing those characterized single but rather may take various levels employ approaches ElChibini classifying business sectororiented situates along continuum includes three categories transactional translational Figure characteristics within organizationcommunity Holley Kip Principles Equitable Inclusive 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Final Recommendations Further Adopting Tier Making highlighted core explicitly reference robustly reflecting vision statement integrated overarching directly guiding missionits philosophy ethos constitutive fabricmust expanded TCEderived elevating identity made timeline beyond acknowledge without end comprehension Before even staffwide communitywide undergirding aids clearly assessing whether Priorities Educate feasibly Reinforce concept OPS purpose Mandate intradepartmental newly onboarded town halls staffs involvement Refer Playbook reinforcing Following having firm after furthers embeds materially detailed reconstructed conceptualized restructuring innovating introducing own advocacyfocused Whether extant foundations fresh ground essential measured evaluated upon truly engedering Pilot operational departmentspecific measuring evaluating piloted creation generation departmental departments individual attend least once month seats rotating conferences monthly dinners thoroughly ECE 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| CalFresh: The Most Vital Anti-Hunger Intervention in San Diego County | Rosa Rada | 2018 | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Students | CalFresh: The Most Vital Anti-Hunger Intervention in San Diego County provides an overview of food insecurity in San Diego County, highlighting issues unique to the region. Through … Read more | Emerson Fellow | CalFresh The Most Vital AntiHunger Intervention San Diego County Rosa Rada Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Coalition February Acknowledgements This report was written and prepared the Quantitative data for this with Research Director Heidi Gjertsen Qualitative form stories were made possible Coalitions partnerships Home Start State University Southwestern Community College Please note that views expressed are author not necessarily represent Congressional Center Ave Ste wwwsandiegohungercoalitionorg Suite Washington wwwhungercenterorg Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Overview Immigrants Refugees Native Americans Homeless iii Veterans Food Insecurity Insecure Population Rates Demographics Root Causes Living Wage Jobs Cost Time Transportation Policies Household Individual Characteristics Persistent Historical Inequality Reality III Numbers Assistance Sources Program SNAP Largest Federal Effective Safety Net Benefits Economy Fraud Negligible California Case Study Impact Students Student Stories Overall Themes FirstTime Applicants Alumni Conclusion known its yearround warm weather lengthy stretches beaches parks palmtreelined streets While vacation paradise many residents have enough food active healthy life insecurity serious problem disproportionately affects women people color singleparent households living disabilities result poor choices individuals but complex relationship between ability acquire maintain wage job cost time transportation assistance policies enduring historical inequalities county like staggeringly high limited availability affordable housing jobs often forgo pay other basic expenses federally Supplemental Nutrition formerly stamps largest most effective antihunger intervention Nationally there growing body research indicates highly safety net benefits economy while producing negligible amount fraud vital throughout Between kept Californians out poverty including children has provided tremendous economic well contributing about billion Californias However room efficient program reach more eligible far too who receiving because guidelines excessive paperwork lack awareness One powerful ways individual can break cycle contribute society through obtaining college degree facing rising costs education students experiencing alarming rates experienced previous days For these essential ensuring they focus their studies achieve academic success Ending all those insecure requires increased investment square mile encompassing City sits base Southern adjacent Mexico According American Survey estimates Countys population making nation Pacific Coastal boasts Its brings steady stream tourists competitive real estate market same home relatively large immigrants refugees homeless veterans diverse White Hispanic Asian refugee hub continues despite recent federal changes reduce number arrivals majority years been from Iraq Iran also Census approximately currently live comprising total immigrant largely comprised Philippines being second group only least one parent headed small reservations than any United States Due part countys experiences rate homelessness January counted Since unsheltered sheltered decreased naval military installations Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard contributes sizable nearly thirdhighest raw country Department Agriculture USDA defines consistent access person may need use emergency supplies eat less sufficient survive buy expensive foods order refers personal physical sensation discomfort arises existing uses measurements hunger paper will primarily term understanding equally concerning interrelated latest estimatesA indicate represents adults below Poverty Level always More lowincome half household Latino quarter Nearly single citizens noncitizensB Estimates determined August These reliable uptodate information exists They based analysis Health Interview CHIS administered UCLAs Policy Noncitizen includes without Citizenship Lawful Permanent Residents green card holders visa undocumented DemographicsCD men disabled noncitizens working employed fulltime defined hoursweek parttime |
| Community Champions Guide for Afterschool & Summer Youth Meals | Valery Martinez | 2018 | Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | Children | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Community Champions Guide for through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Programs AFTERSCHOOL SUMMER YOUTH MEALS TOOLKIT BECOMING COMMUNITY CHAMPION ARE YOU Looking ways help improve your community Passionate about ending child hunger Interested connecting youth group free afterschool summer meals you checked any all boxes above can become Champion make difference Anyone Become Parents guardians teachers students concerned members bring expand CACFP SFSP ages under The provides following information empower fight against implementing increasing access eligible program must provide care children after school weekends holidays vacations during year This operate where are reducedprice regularly scheduled enrichment educational activities homework tutoring music lessons arts crafts etc site supervision meal service throughout months when out June August also located Summer take place playgrounds parks churches recreation centers other places congregate For additional how organizations sponsor andor please refer toolkits that accompany San Diego Hunger Coalitions Free Kids Report Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Key Terms III Reducing Child Connecting with Local AfterschoolSummer Program Increasing Participation Meals Adding VII Additional Resources VIII Appendix Acknowledgments Endnotes guide was created Valery Martnez Emerson National Fellow Coalition Congressional Center EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Across more than million live food insecure households means family does not always have enough active healthy life Unfortunately number who County receiving FRPM Out enrolled them color addition physical socialemotional issues lack consistent nutritious impacts childs ability fully engaged focused daily Throughout day many these may depend served relieve their focus schoolwork However Whether its hours need foods ensure development Fortunately made possible Department Agriculture fill gap living underserved communities has developed two federal nutrition programs Adult Care supervise sheds light different get involved local encourage support reimbursable document stepby step determine neighborhood introduce into Lastly this highlights resources further champion Overall part collaborative research planning effort end report firstofitskind analysis regions implementation federally funded both districts nonprofits Ensuring especially important early years childhood Numerous studies show crucial Without risk developing anemia asthma weaker immune system among physicalrelated insecurity impact deteriorating mental health depression anxiety behavioral emotional problems INTRODUCTION KEY TERMS United States adults AtRisk Afterschool Meal type reimbursements snacks areas least CommunityBased Organization CBO Nonprofit groups work level residents person 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Click Filter Records zip code city Focus labeled RISK SITE ATR Types column Contact Name phone respond contacting MEAL TYPE WHEN PROVIDED DESCRIPTION Breakfast Reimbursable Includes Lunch Similar meat fruits Nutritional Only going operation communitybased Template posts template found HERE Hungrys Online dont forget Sample Facebook Post FREE friends fun Many kids teens staying spending XXXXXXXXX insert webpage Residents Twitter SummerMeals Find calling texting FOOD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ENDNOTES integrates provided leading national relief All included intended technical assistance seeking implement most promising solutions Share our Strengths Facts Retrieved February httpswwwnokidhungryorgwhowearehungerfacts httpswwwsandiegohungercoalitionorghungerfreekids Data Statistics httpswwwcdecagovds Health Impact Poverty Insecurity Poor WellBeing httpfracorgwpcontentuploads hungerhealthimpactpovertyfoodinsecurityhealthwellbeingpdf Study Social Policy Early Childhood 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| Beyond the Grocery Gap: Beyond the Grocery Gap: Strategies for… | Maggie You Ming Tsai | 2018 | Food Access | Field Reports | Rural Communities | Beyond the Grocery Gap: strategies to support rural and Indian Country communities through the Healthy Food Financing Initiative is an environmental scan of healthy food access projects… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Beyond the Grocery Gap Strategies for Supporting Rural and Indian Country Communities Through Healthy Food Financing Initiative Prepared REINVESTMENT FUND Published FEBRUARY RESEARCH CONDUCTED Maggie You Ming Tsai Emerson Hunger Fellow Reinvestment Fund Acknowledgements This report was supported careful editing input from staff Donna LeutchenNuccio Pat Smith Kavita Vijayan Amanda High Michael Norton Yuqi Wang alumni advisor class graciously provided Special thanks Jon Wogman other Congressional Center moral support throughout entire drafting process The National Fellows Program social justice program that trains inspires sustains leaders gain field experience fighting hunger poverty through placements communitybased organizations across country policy Washington bridges efforts national public fellows develop effective movement end supports diversity local approaches eliminate inequality particularly racism seeks craft successful mutually beneficial partnerships between partner while developing new generation federally certified community development financial institution CDFI integrates data strategic investments improve quality life lowincome neighborhoods puts resources communities greatest need manner achieves goodbecause everyone should have opportunity live diverse economically vibrant neighborhood Using analytical tools brings highquality grocery stores affordable housing schools health centers better accesscreating anchors attract investment over long term help families lead healthier more productive lives Table Contents Success story food system their Enhancing rural Investing retail cooperative reinvests adding value imperfect fruit Leadership training next growers Technology combining learning business Technical Assistance Strategic Cooperative Extension System partnering with specialized technical assistance jumpstart innovations Next steps Appendix grow regional systems past decade invest healthy fresh underserved hardtoreach has culminated allocation federal funds launching least nine state initiatives access such Beginning fiscal year Department Treasurys Community Development Financial Institutions Health Human Services Office awarded HFFI grants CDFIs corporations These leveraged billion financed nonretail projects including independent hubs farmers markets cooperatives coops incubators commercial kitchens states fight increase foods create jobs revitalize Building these successes Farm Bill established within United States Agriculture USDA modeled Pennsylvania Fresh which loans eligible aimed sustainably effectively allocate selected intermediary act USDAs 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| Jersey City Healthy Corner Store Toolkit | 2018 | Food Access, Food Retail | Field Reports | Food Retailers | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Jersey City Healthy Corner Store Toolkit February This toolkit was prepared DeSean Weber with input from the Food and Nutrition Division Department Health Human Services community leaders corner store owners customers Trust healthy advocates nationwide Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center For more information contact him dweberhungercenterorg Contents Executive Summary Key Findings Introduction About this Overview Deserts Risks Associated Lack Access Poor What are Stores The Initiative Wider Landscape Farmers Markets Community Driven Projects Role Grocery Working Responsibilities JCDHHS Shared Roles Planning for Targeting Canvassing Implementation Phase One Inventory Changes Two Marketing Three Business Technical Trainings Four Buying Equipment Five Certification Programming Challenges Solutions Keys Success Conclusion 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| Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and… | Samantha Stevens | 2017 | Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the product of qualitative interviews with stakeholders in Santa Clara and San Mateo… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Better Together Optimizing Summer Meal Programs Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Samantha Stevens Emerson National Hunger Fellow May Second Harvest Food Bank Table Contents Executive Summary Acknowledgements Background Federal Nutrition Methodology Findings Families Programming Collaboration PromotionOutreach Staffing Duration Capacity SpaceMeal Environment Barriers Program Optimization Schools Libraries CommunityBased Organizations Recommendations for Further Research Addressing Government State Local Corporations Foundations Advocates Office Education School Districts Additional Resources Grants Appendix Sources Thousands children counties rely free reduced price meals during the school year meet their basic nutrition needs summer months these same students still need healthy meal programs this libraries communitybased organizations faithbased institutions government agencies can all host areas where percent more child population qualifies reducedprice sites any aged under receive California are administered Department federally funded While crucial they dramatically underutilized compared Lunch lunch participants were reached County Countyiii When vulnerable hunger higher risk experiencing learning loss Therefore has made expanding access new goal This report draws from three main sources interviews with stakeholders involved Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats SWOT analysis evaluation Pediatric Advocacy Stanford Medicine titled Library Community Based Approach Insecurityiii identifies barriers optimizing proposes recommendations how community better support critical Conclusions program often improve its reach through simple solutions For example site may only expanded educational programming attract consistent volunteers run smoothly The optimization largely solvable not problems have easy solution most challenges assuaged increased collaboration heightened awareness creative use existing resources communities ensure that throughout work together achieve ultimate increasing childrens prevent food insecurity but also disadvantage lowincome entire academic careers infinitely grateful who contributed First foremost would like thank Cindy McCown Vice President Engagement Policy oversaw completion ensured had information contacts necessary succeed Her immense talent developing Harvests relationships allowed interview individuals every corner Banks service area guidance advice project possible Marie Pfeiffer Manager Meals Team her insights time must CFPA Action Center FRAC Coalition detailed input directors librarians nonprofit leaders others graciously speak about face Their deep knowledge commitment feeding humbling observations foundation findings conclusions represented errors misrepresentations mine alone Finally you Congressional staff Jose Sincerely Bill Each millions than million ate NSLP However when ends home fall victim without FSNP combating Service SFSP Seamless Option SSO extension serves thousands hungry stateadministered provide eligible depend upon FSNPs assistance families struggle put table Through live charge local schools nonprofits other These located serve two day cost participates mealtime federal reimburses mealsv participated Locally participation rates cause concern utilized while number was lower percentvii viii numbers indicate over Cost High negatively impacts childs ability learn health immediately nutritious increase security effect long term outcomes critically important low income likely experience Because breakfast usually spend addition per month which significant financial strainix because susceptible slide higherincome 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working part regional coalition aimed will now take leadership role broadening scope improving utilization priority Strategic Plan Yet order progress understand fully optimized purpose explore investment opportunities growth end intended well religious elected officials aims shed light providers implementations About There All state allows feed using rules regulations administer surrounding qualify reducedpriced FRPM Many times used enrolled administering designed camps migrant Youth Sports wish act sponsorsxxvi Sites least one following criteria participating individually mostly reimbursed either maximum snack registered camp organization dayxxvii Once attendance eat groups Sponsor sponsor communicates CDE administers group manages Sponsors sports teams childrenxxviii Site location safe supervised Vendor vendor prepares forprofit agency United States Agriculture USDA standards Types Open open receives Any Enrolled called closed provides FRMP based qualitative Insecurity conducted collected quantitative methods evaluate library gathered data presented produce indepth portrait perspective people them she pronoun refer respondents regardless gender maintain confidentiality Interviews administration exploratory study facetoface semistructured collect representing style gain insight into expansion oversee operation see Criteria Selection selected fiveyear trending shows served From sponsors experienced substantial increases decreases between chose therefore large reaches identified geographic perspectives both Four interviewed Services Directors Kitchen Staff Librarians Organization Leaders Recruitment recruited via email telephone They given explanation Several originally did reply emails phone calls took place November January City evaluates amongst explores accessing shares participant libraryxxix Analysis convened conduct Facilitators YMCA encouraged describe believed strengths weaknesses threats After discussion category equipment labor constraints make 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| Able Bodies, Empty Stomachs | Kalena Thomhave | 2016 | ABAWD, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Service Providers | Able Bodies, Empty Stomachs provides an analysis of the SNAP ABAWD policy, and includes strategies for advocates to reduce the policy’s impact on low-income communities. Pennsylvania’s experience… Read more | Emerson Fellow | ABLE BODIES EMPTY STOMACHS ANALYSIS THE SNAP ABAWD POLICY AND HOW LIMIT ITS IMPACT KALENA THOMHAVE EMERSON HUNGER FELLOW FEBRUARY CONTENTS GLOSSARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BRIEF HISTORY UNWORTHY POOR AMERICA PORTRAIT ABLEBODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS DIFFICULT LABOR MARKET FEDERAL REQUIREMENT EXEMPTIONS UNDER AGE OVER LIVING HOUSEHOLD WITH CHILD COMPLYING WORK REQUIREMENTS ANOTHER PROGRAM ALREADY WORKING MORE THAN HOURS WEEK PARTICIPATING DRUG ALCOHOL REHABILITATION STUDENTS ENROLLED LEAST HALF TIME PHYSICALLY MENTALLY UNFIT FOR EMPLOYMENT PREGNANT CARING DISABLED INCAPACITATED MEMBER APPLIED RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION MIGRANTSEASONAL FARMWORKER EXPECTED RETURN WITHIN DAYS STATE VICTIM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FULLTIME VISTA VOLUNTEERS TRAVEL TWO FROM TRAINING SITE GEOGRAPHIC WAIVERS REGAINING ELIGIBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS ADVOCATE CAN EVER ELIMINATED REFERENCES APPENDIX DHS SCREENING TOOL MEDICAL EXEMPTION FORM JUST HARVESTS FACT SHEET ONE PAGE CONDENSED CLIENTS LETTER POTENTIAL FOOD STAMP FURTHER READING Ablebodied adult without dependents Rule This policy limits ablebodied receiving food stamps for only three months threeyear period unless they are meeting work requirement this paper also refer rule the time limit simply The uses term denote anyone who does not have diagnosed mental physical disability and thus use throughout report However recognize that further stigmatizes those unable due disabilities though their bodies may still able Department Human Services Pennsylvanias state welfare agency FNS Food Nutrition Service Stamps Another benefits received from was called Program until PRWORA Personality Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act Supplemental Assistance formerly known largest federal assistance program country official measure unemployment more comprehensive than includes discouraged workers were searching but gave USDA United States Agriculture 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annually face variety barriers negatively affect job prospects even healthy reached prerecession health Like many deal inadequate access transportation education employable skills language criminal histories undiagnosed homelessness loses because increased hunger additional barrier There avenues recommend officials cut addition themselves take steps communities assist essential identify methods keep Identify notify likely Develop opportunities efficient ensure nonexempt locate build network slots volunteers Ensure disseminated simple understand easy spread consistent resources prioritize materials over electronic Starting early one million childless across lose commonly nation administered Agricultures reaches families Approximately households rely children remaining workingage Personal signed into law President Bill Clinton promised end know Ending knew meant ending entitlement replacing Aid Families Dependent Children AFDC Temporary Needy TANF fundamentally changing new imposed cash 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| Reaching Beyond Food | Martell Hesketh | 2016 | Emergency Food Network | Field Reports | Rural Communities, Service Providers | Reaching Beyond Food: A toolkit for engaging in grassroots community development to strengthen community wellness is a guide outlining the process of building a collaborative community development… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Page Reaching Beyond Food toolkit engage grassroots community development increase wellness Introduction How use this Why method Goals Overview process Step Scoping Purpose scoping The Before the interview During questions After Writing report Organizing and analyzing Planning Community Conversations Setting date Securing location Invitation example Facilitating Conversation Proposed agenda Agenda notes Detailed Materials preparation Followup after Reflection revision Participant followup Reporting suggestions Final words Appendix Outline participatory assessment models Additional resources Hello proposed audience for emergency food organization staff volunteers striving was developed specifically expanding support offered Bank Southern Arizona our rural agencies partners Cochise County purpose give one overview why how underwent organize first two meetings call Bisbee Sierra Vista This effort whole Agency Partnerships team during Fall work will continued throughout next three years beyond part Banks capacity partner resilience communities serve idea host informed other banks who already similar like Mid Ohio Oregon version adapted done five counties serves include description steps took documents created email templates used Examples things you find examples reports past surveys materials list just snapshot evolving there are still many aspects learning about improving would encourage same There right wrong way One can much little they adapt better fit any needs Best Martell Hesketh Capacity Training Fellow Emerson Hunger Class have chosen put time energy into ensuring that driven possible believe local provide direct service themselves know their own solutions best They experts assets lives challenges engaging with meant facilitate produces outcomes these most sustainable impactful positioned fund not prescribe them goals collective impact organizations individuals businesses working improve quality life Important Definitions Collective commitment group actors from different sectors common solving specific social problem using structured form collaboration Social capital value all networks knows tendencies may arise those within network favors each Each step works towards stated above cover intended addition share tools out existing current Analyzing place hold conversation vision action planning Supporting ongoing efforts result Learn has Gain understanding values barriers what connections exist Define learn related security happening through meeting asking set individual also attend learned speaking Through conversations gain important listen viewpoints opinions should addressed note points agreement disagreement identify leaders potential Like mentioned want only but doing Some aimed motivation ultimate leader hopes people motivated increasing health where others focused opportunities youth members shared awareness ideologies present future sense factions represented help define nor outsider qualified But defining necessary portion because order need invite key stakeholders least easier especially more spaced keep mind defined peoples profession neighborhood ethnic background between suggestion start loose definition specified continue adjust parameter Finally What does look been setting contacts ask range Below outline contact setup interviews Hear city Ask Try pick newspaper read news reporting Actively Interviewing interviewee week advance Explain information gathered Inform take minutes get organizationperson awesome Allow choose feel comfortable good somewhere quiet hear sit Sometimes nearby coffee shop conduct language feels conversing Plan ahead think require translator youre having trouble getting started your cold calls emails sample template below say when contacting folks sure alter make ________ name ______ recently partnered Legacy Foundation Southeastern address Currently reaching involved understand might able _____Explanation howwhere metwho recommended them____ coworker few trips visit ___ town___ dates ____dates plan visit___ meet talk partnership __town___ please let free hour days none schedule another Thank forward soon __________ introductions personal investment create opportunity human connection Mention dont taken topic gladly stop general format some beginning services ending visions Know prioritized case runs short priority bolded following page Leave such business card Make interviewer taking responses means expressing interest informant saying trying remain neutral balance actively listening remember said Notes reminder person found surprising impossible write down everything remind later Possible probing methods speak stimulus without putting yourself Silent Probe wait often happens busy writing finished Echo repeat last thing You transition question heard mention retaining encounter Uhhuh participant narrative making affirmative noises yes see uhhuh elaborate describe tell Pay attention running leave end transparency transparent Its recommend before begin fully explain project fits large picture misconceptions clarifying great role introduction script Intro Initial greetings Our main today here going goal gathering together antihunger discuss gather everyone hope eliminating hunger being Name Grants curriculum etc available pause then answer touch really informal its than Nothing published broadcast anywhere explicit permission okay startedwhy did currently offer From run programs Who biggest supporterscollaborators achieve stand now program assist else Any educational nutrition mins Immediately further written over additional observations made type cohesive story Follow Within send 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concerns ___name contact____ ___phone number_____ All _________________ located reside supporting outside convenience certain consider searching appropriate space logistical factors Number expected always expect Lay Are chairs Can stick flipchart paper wall Cost budget Ability copies plans spaces Center Hotel conference room Chamber Commerce event venues locked weeks brainstorming actual Dont Contact cafes restaurants prices catering events Normally price per notify allergies guests accommodated places plates silverware check caterer provides plastic ware bring Also refreshments juice tea water light crackers fruit corn nuts duration final basic Attached preferably perspective couple clientmemberguest served restrictions Where Floor Meeting Convention across Mining Museum Copper Queen Plaza Wednesday January Monday Jan employeecommunityfoodbankorg Networking Increasing Gaining root causes Spark new ideas renew Share Fostering Goal Familiarize bank fellow agreements Create intentionally collaborative respectful environment activity Practice sharing Break Challenge Mapping Have Action Encourage networking Closing Assigning facilitators assign aware which portions responsible leading activities cofacilitate Suggestions went accomplishing previous resource items reflect altered Set Arrive early suited Everyone side easily rearrange smaller beverages welcome entrance Sign sheets attended grant application Welcome letter explains purposeprocess tags Pensmarkers arrive settle Participants Pick explaining Conversationprocess Evaluation turn facilitated _______ Bathrooms accessibility Introduce Posted Icebreaker Going pair got Your back passions drives born small town Washington itching explore world Went university California larger amazing passion medicine rooted promoting volunteer internship discovered insecurity huge plaguing began study intersection justice decided issues graduation accepted postgraduate fellowship placed months Group Agreements Describe creating productive guided chart Assume intentions acknowledge Solicit recommendations clear Clearly accomplish participating pairs hoping away Guiding motivations attending record challenge sticky big bold letters Gather Facilitators feedback categories groupings examine brought discussion Identify trace problems web covering cause political historical upfront show selfselect piece poster Begin mapping map Anyone add _____________ Shift thinking Think innovative creative practical buy strategic partnerships solution stay switch interestsskillspassion Handout worksheet walk instructions reportback discussed comments photocopies photos completed copy review evaluation grabbing video Preparation Check catererperson providing bowls utensils cups napkins morning These bringing pens forgot tape hang walls Forms exception Audiovisual consent selected Lunch venuecaterer breakfast forksspoons blackblue flip charts easels markers butcher post signincontact audiovideo applications attendees RSVPd spend sign names correct missing signed left empty bottom persons title helps Were glad poverty worked closely never collectively collaboratively creatively doable identified Southeast mission change feeding hungry healthy hungerfree tomorrow areas largely distribution mobile sites However recognize isolated tied economy jobs policy access Hosting starting point addressing affect Will Throughout happened finds Wilcox April slated Douglas Benson Tombstone Building offering intent funds strengthen communityled initiatives projects aim relief dietrelated Grant rolling basis reviewed quarterly tandem catalyst funding contributing talent join Date________ Feedback Form Which _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ differently guest dignity board engagement outreach advocacy keeping ________________________________________________________________________ Reflecting move completing collaborate reflection debrief guide Start Stop Continue discussing overall moved onto implementation results item Feel utilized collected changes facilitator Note Use progress facing possibly lesser extent workshops extra Revise Shorter Bringing red mistake long timeline Local Welcoming even Discussing Offering updated addresses signin Therefore electronic tool allows paste instead typing including attachment considered month Creating since every volunteered coordinator encountering Long term challenging develop fruition worthy thought goes given tracking utilization track coordinators kept requirement accomplished section outlining outcome lets course answered attendance roles focus Least Though reflects Even alterations reflecting become familiar refining original inspired appendix FEAST Model hosted MidOhio provider provision alleviate exercise Brief modes assessments Handbook Participatory Assessments Key principles Assessment relationships Good communication direction developing owners headed Asset playersleaders Alameda Public Health Department gathers system intercommunity CFO highlights communitys act organizing must shortterm longterm Results instant realities celebration Main Diagnose readiness preliminary research Refer secondary data Poverty rate Coordinator Focus systems Explore Consider players Tips Supply farmers ranchers consumption Barriers accessing elderly POC farmworkers markets farmschool gardens education includes programming foods Whole Measures Systems oriented dialogue geared organizational broadest Aims elevate inform central truly matter Develop measure fields Justice fairness Strong Vibrant farms Healthy field PRACTICES correlate OUTCOMES Outcomes practices measurable observation Different types Scope Changing revisit negative promote Differences consensus Security Coalition Resources Consulted Other Education Agriculture Solutions Together agriculture toward build healthier equitable resilient httpwwworegonfoodbankorgourworkbuildingfoodsecuritycommunityprogramsfeast series uncover wisdom selforganizing Foodbank assess design implement centric strategies implemented county area strategy Franklin httpwwwmidohiofoodbankorgprogramsservicesourprograms Acknowledgements Dora Martinez Leona Davis Candace Weingart Bureau Applied Research Anthropology BARA University Dani Gilmour Alma Hernandez |
| Ensuring a Dignified Experience at Emergency Food Programs: Why and… | Dani Gilmour | 2016 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Service Providers | Ensuring a Dignified Experience: Why and How is a handbook for staff, board, volunteers, members and clients of emergency food programs with best practices for addressing the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Lifting 50K out of Poverty: Maximizing Income Supports and Community… | Daron Holman | 2016 | Advocacy and Education, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Economic Literacy, Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Policymakers | Lifting 50K out of Poverty: Maximizing Income Supports and Community Colleges in King County details the impact of tax refunds on United Way tax filers and describes… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Page Lifting Out Poverty Maximizing Income Supports and Community Colleges King County Daron Holman Emerson National Hunger Fellow February uwkcorg Acknowledgements This report was prepared United Way Seattle Washington supported advised Lauren McGowan Jenny Walden Albert Ramirez other staff from the Congressional About brings caring people together give volunteer take action help need solve our communitys toughest challenges uniquely positioned community bringing individuals leaders business philanthropy government media work for holistic solutions accomplish solid results because tight focus three priorities ending homelessness giving every child chance succeed meeting peoples basic needs launched new Family Stability priority The will childhood hunger increasing economic stability connecting crisis with resources Center CHC nonprofit that works make issues domestic international policymakers raise generation fight against poverty Its mission train inspire who end advocate public policies create food secure world Fellows Program social justice program trains inspires sustains supports diversity local national approaches eliminate inequality particularly racism gain field experience fighting through placements based organizations across country policy agencies Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INCOME SUPPORTS AND WORKING TAX CREDITS UKWC FREE PREPARATION CAMPAIGN DATA ANALYSIS Tax Filer Data Analysis TIME SAVINGS PILOT JOB TRAINING EDUCATION WORKFORCE PARTNERS NEW INITIATIVE CAREER INNOVATION SPECIALIST Pilot Partners Best Practices MOVING FORWARD WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION STEPS Recommendations Action Steps Job Training Education Greater area are experiencing tremendous amounts growth human geography distinguished highdensity urbanization along Puget Sound shores rural communities southeast remote towns Cascade foothills suburban east Lake But while many areas growing also being left behind While low unemployment has increased tremendously numerous often disproportionately impacting youth young adults percent residents approximately lived That number those under age disproportionate impact color rate BlackAfrican Americans households expanding gap opportunity devastating not only but greater nation income done close this multiple vantage points Over last decade designed tested innovative antipoverty tools supporting thousands lowincome asset building investing powerful job education placement programs Strategic Plan committed lifting out mobilizing initiatives pathways mobility including partnering colleges support college students Weve begun use data existing recommendations accelerate After implementing tax refund savings training during annual Free Preparation Campaign conducting research about effective interventions have synthesized following Expand EITC Single Adult Workers Create Computer Programming Initiatives Lowincome Adults Anneliese VanceSherman Profile httpsfortresswagovesdemploymentdatareportspublicationsregionalreportscountyprofileskingcountyprofile September Public Health httpwwwkingcountygovhealthserviceshealthdatamediahealthpublichealthdocumentsindicatorsDemographicsPovertyashx January Build Capacity Streamline Improve Benefits Access Tracking WorkforceBasic Skills Students Eliminating difficult means impossible task strategically partners can fulfill their educational goals inform stakeholders communitybased large scale alleviate divided into four sections Section describes current state various efforts free preparation UWKC currently leading provides overview Workforce variety leads list these information promising avenue case studies ideas put specific opportunities effectively leverage its role contribute Millions dont earn enough wages meet all fulltime minimum wage worker makes annually family live above line Many rely Federal assistance when unable security housing subsidies keep millions year addition two working credits Earned Credit Child CTC lifted million according Census using Supplemental Measure SPM takes account taxes noncash benefits measuring official measure counts cash result more accurate picture Research showed like employment rates longterm Support httpwwwchnorgissuesincomesupport children which later manifests higher earnings grow potential almost double These hold true State study Budget Policy Priorities found average were each included For critical keeping table roof overhead Countys part communitywide effort escape said analyzed 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considering provided created worksheet educates space calculate precise filer publicized outlined encouraged Buy Bond bonds securities issue Department Treasury considered one safest ways especially available purchase increments Bonds interest time person bought bond gift Split Deposit Account shown decide split deposit SaveYourRefund simple sweepstakes older Form enter promotion win prizes They photo contest grand prize combined incentive gamelike feel barrier entry best mix incentivize hosting competition between top relative celebration hub connects trainings return online sectors Major industry estimated jobs include professional health manufacturing due concentration technology industries isnt spread evenly masks significant example making least saw fully recover prerecession levels recession started incomes decrease Residents grappling prices dramatically workers pace bleaker marginalized Hispanic andor Latino African American Black respectively situation distressing address 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CountySnohomish Snohomish advance quality races faiths reduce violence equal YWCAs vision where safe economically empowered develop dignityfree discrimination Urban League Metropolitan Leagues provide underrepresented metropolitan Region experienced major organizational recently Most Improved award accomplishments Board Directors members budget special event revenue staffprogrammatic reorganizations layoffs unviable Among Ways Reconnecting Youth project raising seedfund expanded dropout reengagement emphasis reconnecting lack school credential equivalency enroll postsecondary programming complete requirements meant complement itself regard couple forms budgeting paid experiences development intermediary called Educurious parttime roughly supplement allocated match investment summer balance Were partner implementation Starbucks Initiative particular eventfair coming May idea Seattlearea employers starter level possess jobreadiness capabilities mentioned section had moved crucial needed 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Opt prescreening breaking down rules regulations Understanding perceptions Accelerated Study Associate ASAP Developmental CUNYs assists associate degrees within personalized advisement counseling tutoring tuition waivers MTA MetroCards additional defray textbooks offers class Derek Price Meg Long Sarah Singer Quast Jennifer McMaken Georgia Kioukis Evaluation scheduling get attend convenient blocks accommodate schedules approach receive transfer transition Manpower Demonstration Corporation beneficial main finding substantially improved outcomes nearly doubling drawn register blocked linked coursetake cohort Emergency loans cover gaps aid fees Other transportation textbook Two Generation Approach Parents attainment notably strong predictor twogeneration focuses both risk examples Prescriptions Success Tulsa combines care pharmaceutical technician certification Alliance Borough Manhattan enrolled Head Start adult enhanced early Susan Schrivener Michael Weiss Alyssa Ratledge Timonthy Rudd 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| Towards a More Accessible and Economically Just Chicago | Ashley Blackwell | 2016 | Advocacy and Education | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), People with Disabilities, Policymakers, Service Providers | Towards a More Accessible and Economically Just Chicago is a report that exploring barriers to employment for women with disabilities in the realms of economic development, education,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Towards More Accessible and Economically Just Chicago Ashley Blackwell Access Living Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow August February Introduction Support Structure for People with Disabilities Economic Development Education Government Housing Transportation Best Practices Innovative Policies Vision References Table Contents crossdisability nonprofit organization that governed staffed majority people disabilities leader advocating more inclusive society through programs services address barriers equip the tools advocate themselves The Empowered Fes advocacy group led women develop campaigns around issues facing such reproductive rights economic justice This report centers Justice Campaign specifically film illuminating employment focuses existing support structure navigate focusing five major sectors development education government housing transportation features interviews discussing their experiences navigating opportunities also includes representatives key stakeholders institutions redress create addition documents community events provide context developments across aforementioned provides holistic picture from multitude perspectives gaps Labor Force Participation Rate Annual Average Age Womens Bureau Department Women Disability Issue Brief Men Beyond structural framework both policies integral make voices lived central identifying within envisioning economically just accessible Within this focus groups well different are crossanalyzed order illuminate each recommendations qualitative analysis throughout reveal firsthand accounts successes drawbacks current system place These personal stories coupled institutional knowledge integrate experience research understanding uses these inform case studies best practices innovative Ultimately vision proposedbased found Raising awareness about marginalized critical move forward creating enables thrive know because you have disability doesnt mean cant anything want You can lot dont see thats what them Dont let nobody put box Karen Employers employees must attend trainings ableism how interact adapt situations when employee Rather than telling they not able employers should ask necessary demonstrate capabilities person unable perform task alternate tasks complete accommodations work Getting job ensure one financially independent power choice ones life Illinois out unemployed whereas only ablebodied For there countless keep getting Many businesses physically inaccessible which prevents being enter into access resources makes working Accommodations may need made upon hiring some companies view burden due perception expensive face additional workplace sexual harassment childcare maternity leave receive lower wages men lack transition youth school leaves without guidance needed successfully Even hired daily basis coworkers questioning ability ADA Statistics With all theyre then shame shouldnt discrimination acceptable Alexis Recommendations Make buildings Provide comprehensive professional while competitive graduating Ensure equity terms gender race class orientation workshops counseling skills computer application processes applying jobs Public Schools largest nation students Over percent student population color lowincome backgrounds special Students likely drop high dropping dropout rate piece Below obstacles completing accessing afterwards budget cuts left classrooms overcrowded teacher aides ratio get inclassroom Counselors who guide careers low expectations post often suggesting stock shelves grocery stores retail other lowwage There before connect offer graduation continue pursue higher wellsupported colleges Centers School Data When big always fall behind certain things teachers would give assignments easy others but hard felt like oneonone did better got Marrcalya Increase counselors career path guideline based goals opposed imposing limitations achieve professionally Create pathways evaluate provided whether Center Use evaluations improvement Human Services Rehabilitation Mayors Office departments most visited attempt variety needs supported Social Security Income SSI among However demand limited amount staff funding Since reliance significant nearly receiving financial state acts aspect offered listed below segregated department subsection multiple forces constantly siloed referral met Offices understaffed handle cases Federal subsidy SSDI TANF SNAP etc operate standard federal poverty line fails meet individuals diversity yet same recipients board leadership roles residents creates between serviceproviders 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published White House RespectAbility examined states highest rates columns detailing status Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Recruiting Hiring Promoting Resource Guide Respectability First Planning Tool Banning practice subminimum Readiness Minors Supplemental PROMISE Grant works beneficiaries Insurance workforce Financial incentives vocational rehabilitation referrals Work Tax Credit financing Task fosters collaborations public private Project SEARCH internship Business Leadership Network educating supervisors general benefits ABLE Act level enabling save assistance Coalition Integrated outlawed SSISSDI tax credits available few apply fact Commerce Opportunitys Corporate Accountability even list relate accessibility employing corporations reports called tasked overseeing implementation was passed integrated first option implemented active recent years coalition mandated WIOA Administration Recipients Both State Progress Reports Legend Yet Started Considered Developing Steadily Toward Goal Meets Exceeds Exemplar Other States still security used example top conducting recruitment efforts employ lens issue unemployment external healthcare lives approach equipping viewed bare minimum any considering asking experts recommended experiencing table making decisions live above organized together workers campaigning transliberation movements employer own cooperatives align entrepreneurship rather solely setting expectation Supported priority received Vocational had goal intentiaonally every sector mass positions valued paying Equip Equality Blueprint sense purpose independence over contribute Focus Group Retrieved httpwwwadachicagoorgresources httpwwwtransitchicagocomrid ing_ ctaaccessibilityfaqaspx httpswwwwhitehousegovsitesdefaultfilesdocs employing_people_with_disabilities_toolkit_february___vpdf httpwwwequipforequalityorgissuesemploymentfirst Rental Market Against Who Are Deaf Wheelchairs Study Findings Urban 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| SNAP Time Limit: A Direct Service Organization’s Guide to ABAWD… | Thoa Hoang | 2016 | ABAWD, Advocacy and Education, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Policymakers, Service Providers | SNAP Time Limit: A Direct Service Organization’s Guide to ABAWD and Screening for Exemptions in Mississippi provides direct service organizations with a basic understanding of the SNAP… Read more | Emerson Fellow | SNAP Time Limit Direct Service Organizations Guide ABAWD and Screening for Exemptions Mississippi Thoa Hoang Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow TIME LIMIT DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS GUIDE AND SCREENING FOR EXEMPTIONS MISSISSIPPI FEBRUARY HUNGER FREE COMMUNITY REPORT WITH THE GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER JACKSON COALITION THOA HOANG BILL EMERSON NATIONAL FELLOW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This project would not possible without the incredible support guidance insight from following individuals Kathy Clem The Good Samaritan Center Albert Ramirez Congressional Matthew Williams Justice TABLE CONTENTS Introduction How Use Toolkit Background Month Childless Young Adults ABAWDS What Does Stand For Who Will Impacted can ABAWDs receiver more than months Exemption Snap Employment Training Work Requirements Requirement Track month Role Addressing Food Insecurity Conclusion Screen Recipients Chart Flow Additional Materials Handout about WIN Job Map Letter State Representative Contact Information Call your Script INTRODUCTION Free Jackson Coalition group plus likedminded organizations who came together address complex issue hunger metroJackson region coalition consists social service providers state officials farmers researchers community advocates are working leverage power collaboration serious often invisible mission lead efforts create change end our believes that collaborating building partnerships with innovative solutions great Metropolitan area purpose this report defined objectives provide direct basic understanding time limit requirements enforced tools materials unemployed childless adults may lose their benefits starting HOW USE THIS TOOLKIT strict will leave thousands Mississippians food insecure after allotted Many turn banks order fulfil nutritional needs toolkit introduce include resources help better meet clients participants aware available exemptions could allow them obtain three limits relaying information play key role screening prevent wrongful termination BACKGROUND MONTH CHILDLESS YOUNG ADULTS Starting January estimated young dependents limited stamps period Department Human Services estimates qualify exemption leaving risk losing because they any was established through Welfare Reform Act formally known Personal Responsibility Opportunity Reconciliation PRWORA However states persistently high unemployment rates apply waiver which exempt Since has received exempted statewide officially ended despite counties experiencing higher rate when first went under Security reports December were Without still national average have qualified another Governor Phil Bryant opted out struggling living nations most economically depressed assistance purchase WHAT DOES STAND Individuals between ages physically mentally fit work employment categorized Able Bodied Dependents must requirement only policy confirmed Public Records Request November Written explanations documents provided used primary source material throughout See Code Federal Regulations CFR There certain other well including pregnant those general see wwwfnsusdagovsnapablebodiedadultswithoutdependentsabawds WHO WILL IMPACTED According Budget Policy Priorities impacted women impact whose monthly income falls below federal poverty line Approximately Million Unemployed Lose Benefits Waivers Expire MAP Total Number County map shows distribution affected All data obtained via MCJ PRA request MDHS Jessica Shappley Hope Institute graciously created maps presented Less one Despite expected percentage CAN RECEIVE MORE THAN MONTHS USDA Nutrition waive county geographic unit either past year lacks sufficient number jobs historic seasonal over did subjected EXEMPTION option mitigate States allocated regardless whether applied maximum flexibility allocating however deemed necessary effectively Claiborne Holmes Humphreys Issaquena Jefferson Kemper Quitman Counties receive extension plans use reduce quality control error rather extending jobless impoverished EMPLOYMENT TRAINING participating program aims recipients place full steady Although way incentivize Governors office there enough WORK REQUIREMENTS Activities follows Working hours per week unpaid Participating example WIOA initiatives programs combination two least workfare Workfare organized nonprofit agencies compensation form households allotment wages Report Impact Reimposition Alternatively she meets qualifications FROM REQUIREMENT Being caregiver incapacitated person Students enrolled halftime school Regular participation drug alcohol rehabilitation employed selfemployed minimum weekly receiving insurance complying TANF responsible care child age six RECAP ways files eligible areas individual granted slots capacity satisfies listed above exception NOTE requires recertify every TRACK tracked using fixed clock measure Each recipient placed own sheet otherwise monitor each individually participant start stop date set starts application After passed reset worth already before applies submitted David Super Esq Professor Law Georgetown University Implementing ThreeMonth yearolds Civil ROLE ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY One five participated prevented approximately lowincome extreme Besides ensuring families afford groceries also supports local communities generates total generated million Mississippis economy upcoming experience economic repercussions cut off CONCLUSION reintroduction timerestriction disappear across Restricting access years severely affect security rely kind low means hundreds SNAPauthorized retailers many neighborhood grocery stores operating revenue distressed economies result reinstituted Reducing dependence increasing selfsufficiency important ideals but hungry achieve Fiscal Year Annual Supplemental Assistance Program Retrieved httpwwwcbpporgfilesAAfaMSpdf Hanson Kenneth InputOutput Multiplier FANIOM Model Stimulus Effects Washington Agriculture Economic Research Available httpwwwersusdagovPublicationsERRERRpdf Note effect measured whole vary location SCREEN RECIPIENTS you numbers assistanace sharing notified October letter sent confusing inaccessible Therefore ensure know rights explore options prescreening keep mind final decision upon caseworker Resources Office You learn confidential such names household members financial medical history while abide rules regulations reviewing ask Stamps Using chart determine Yes Pregnant Under older Responsible dependent Lives containing member exempts all just parents Physically unfit submit statement physician physicians assistant nurse practitioner representative licensed certified psychologist worker mental physical unfitness obvious Receive temporary permanent public private disability workers substance abuse treatment alcoholic regular does need resident center statecertified Must verified organization caretaker old qualifying job training activity Doing his her entity documentation receives benefit amount serve rounded down based wage Employed Combining Receiving Complying student part check ANY provision takes until April elapsed heshe entire ineligible persons Discourage saying Programs EPT Screeners should encourage applicants comply ETP come interview DHS disqualified regain Meet consecutive days Provide verification within due More reliable quantities nutritious Between kept addition helping during downturn new almost fiscal aggregate value nearly These revenues Take Effect lost Created Email Thoanghungercenterorg being students httpwwwcbpporgsitesdefaultfilesatomsfilesMSpdf Linkages General 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| The Community Eligibility Provision: Fueling the Future of Healthy Kids… | Emily Johnson | 2016 | Advocacy and Education, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Students | The Community Eligibility Provision: Fueling the Future of Healthy Kids in King County is a comprehensive guide to understanding the barriers, dispelling the misconceptions, and utilizing best… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Community Eligibility Provision Fueling the Future Healthy Kids King County Emily Johnson Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Acknowledgments This report was written and compiled while working United Way Seattle Washington information insight this would have not been possible without guidance staff including Lauren McGowan Director Family Stability Yuri Kim Impact Manager Many thanks Albert Ramirez other Congressional Center who provided great feedback questions during Free Report process Additional acknowledgements include Nutrition Directors State critical input into challenges barriers CEP implementation Linda Stone former Food Policy Childrens Alliance materials recommendations improve local state level Office Superintendent Public Instruction for their resources Research Action assistance mission UWKC bring caring people together give volunteer take action help need solve our communitys toughest has leader fight against childhood hunger set goal end child launched innovative Fuel Your campaign that utilizes AmeriCorps service members highneeds schools bolster student participation federally funded nutrition programs leverages partnerships with business government philanthropic organizations nonprofit meet community needs Fellowship Fellows Program social justice program through trains inspires sustains leaders supports diversity national approaches eliminate poverty oppression all kinds most notably racism also nurtures network creative inspiring change agents share vision just world first part fellowship focuses based efforts second portion allows fellows engage public policy Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Child Identified Student Percentages Benefits Current Dismantling Myths about Barriers Implementing Income Surveys Best Practices Results Financial Factors Consider Works Case Studies Recommended Next Steps Stakeholders School District OSPI Agency Legislative Education Leadership Partners Welfare Advocates Parents Process Take Timeline Consideration Application Simplified Survey Example Resources Focus Group Insight Universal Breakfast Programs Definitions continues persist throughout stark juxtaposition growing affluence tech sectors With over food insecure children county time implementing effective solutions feed more hungry kids one such solution game changer approach alleviating reduces stigma students receiving free reduced meals eliminates administrative burdens processing Reduced Meal streamlines meal services off school districts Percentage ISP which derived from amount are directly certified because families involvement like Basic TANF FDPIR they experiencing homelessness foster care migrant youth Schools implemented reimbursed served formula number important note eligibility Lunch FRL percentage traditional measurement adopted than since available nationwide Although led implement only currently translates four eligible taking advantage major underutilization stems lack awareness provision prolific misconceptions myths financial impact effect academic funding determining technical understanding There some exist these identified understood consideration widespread These low numbers potential losses However there several strategies substantially reduce states counties across country require key stakeholders Services agencies legislative educational leadership welfare advocates parents role play ensuring access healthy nutritious excellent tool achieve now gain act its successful USDA Planning Implementation Guidance tummy grumbles third grade class ten oclock morning Naomi Embarrassed her loud empty stomach sinks deeper chair got early playground mom headed work she didnt grab granola bar snack cupboard day row She qualifies but want get breakfast cafeteria friends already had home Now waits lunch daydreaming should concentrating mastering multiplication tables struggling affects learning focus ability classroom nearly five affordable culturally appropriate consistent basis Whats enrolled rely every daily especially highlight issues insecurity disproportionately affect color newly arrived immigrants refugees call Highneeds likely particularly Black Latin attend them compared lowneeds Additionally nationally three times White meaning affected associated accessing essential ensure adequate fuel cost full prices constraints allotted eating prevent many reimbursements widely underutilized slightly half lowincome ate average result combination thousands leaving millions federal dollars table good news new called created Congress can radically way For effects skipping visit Centers Learning handout Feeding America Map Gap Statistics Concentration Students Eligible ReducedPriced NCES Status Trends Racial Ethnic Minorities FRAC Scorecard Through HungerFree Act awesome address district too adopt contains reasons why well steps techniques adoption matter what kind stakeholder you significant supporting keep reading find out made huge strides towards bolstered improved HHFKA increased standards reimbursement levels introduced increase high percentages provide Instead focusing collecting paperwork qualify able utilize direct certification maximize funds Implemented incrementally years Year opportunity draw down streamline application districtlevel means fueled tackle perform better become adopting depends body represents familys Temporary Assistance Needy Families Distribution Indian Reservations Even Start Head Directly matching found dividing Direct Certification total then multiplying multiplier greater receives serve rate those effectiveness system place agency relatively benefits cut various Adopting Alleviates providing Reduces administration forms Increases streamlining line faster Removes around option revenues streamlined economies scale purchase preparation Maximizes transition alternative After Bell models All stronger where hungerfree happy impossible any learn when When really thats thing think You arent worried math anything Feed Because believe regardless income Not importance stigmas punished poor Parent Roxhill Elementary Quotes used document parent group series conducted Winter UWKCs list selected quotes section Snapshot States cannot understated select year highest million two participated using ranked amongst percent participating however lower Federal Renton were added make Highline Kent meant Out Budget Priorities Making High Poverty Participating CBPP Analysis OSPIs LEA being remain hesitant fully answer lies Myth lose money prominent concern exists serious loss true determine alterations still sources individual surveys collect family Some successfully distributing best practices surrounding Another related will longer receive paid enough Further worry calculating Paid Equity charge track accrued debt costs expected feeding probably mostly previously pay eat results More impacts located Impacts lot once start stuck does bit front comes data applying communicating completed significantly decreases Applications debts benefit operation Furthermore startup takes before One familiar different components whatever reason decides decide stop resume serving standard counting claiming procedures advantageous communicate stopping midyear contemplating notify immediately smooth occur brand waiting choice passage tested tried established arose overcome adaption Successful stories continue wait see know feasible applications fact may prove detrimental lock cycle increases always updated begin use previous did elect Particularly recent recovery after Great Recession transitioning Only few complicated large ones encompass often mix grouping districtwide complications understand how chosen officials incorrectly same dont frustrated Communication remains crucial principals determined rationale choosing others interest obviously sign support close informed could future another provisions instead Transfer transient populations complicate homeless live voiced certain experience movement changes rent living transportation cities accounts slight population locking Also seamlessly Remember even counted makes transferring example transfer nonCEP must fill within days attending delaying ultimately account aware price consumes explain both works form done disruption routine much going And shouldnt barely Neely Brien although insurmountable Increased success creating Numbers Arent Reflective Need difference between majority feeds problem measurements indications additional rates shows disconnect enrolling limits Essentially expect case enrollment therefore language South widevariety ethnic racial newlyarrived status face multiple fears negative repercussions Strategy Increase Target Outreach participate very targeted outreach specific capacity expertise launch own Therefore coordinated partners WithinReachs folks Such modeled presentation brainstorming discussion January Forum hosted WithinReach Awareness step promoting sole method Targeted communities needed partnership facilitated strategic Improve Methods strategy increasing lists systems thus removing burden vary barrier maximizing schoolage SNAP participants less WAs remained short target develop Continuous Improvement Plan included progress received improving reliable accurately reflected Progress Improving Will Help LowIncome Children Receive Meals Implement refining variations spelling utilizing matches reach household havent individually matched conducting capture regular training pulling strength expand certifying vulnerable households above applicable points tracked isnt relying perfect dates entered inconsistently files technique Medicaid match Six incorporated certifications announced initiative having submit proposal demonstration projects expanding concerned Losses Other substantial ERate discount telecommunications Internet Title extra highneed meeting per proxy discounts difficulty Address Funding Sources Use Data education adapted capturing highpoverty emerged challenge issued options Census aged measures compare distributed equitably examples particular please read Selected Requirements Under Similarly navigating seem challenging glance provides traditionally under multiplied capped Individual Collect flexible Board Bonus Funded Full Day Kindergarten each phased next highly recommended advocate Requiremetns Part Secondary Amended Advanced Placement test waivers athletic programming financed office required encouraged incentivized beginning along likelihood returned survey simple look Low Participation dissuade positive reached Just automatically mean integrate Transition Alternative Models easier Classroom Grab proven Share Our Strength rallied countywide Challenge promoted assisted starting sometimes deter Costs involving equipment carts coolers risky invest initial investments cover unsure gains Fortunately alleviate offered grants specifically convert model range depending Please guide frequent mentioned among distribution collection stated accepts distribute similar intended simpler They size names birthdays house signature contact sent coded correctly below CEDARS database necessary effectively listed return intentional strategizing Challenges confused told Complicated ask unnecessary confusing dependent filling come conduct Department difficult answers Processing hand effort software electronically gleaned directors Keeping asked Including clear succinct letter Translating languages spoken translators events Having online developed either Back nights conferences event Distributing packets Sending offering Teacher Organization meetings Open Houses Utilizing teachers interact encourage month follow Collection Robocalls reminding Incentivizing hold contest drawing grocery store gift card entry contestdrawing Recommendations Encourage establish baseline Employ code unreturned allow published synopsis April Document Section Check Sample simplified version California addition pieces consider prepared rise simply purchased claimed higher covered surpassed grows transitions reinvest revenue quality Economies Scale purchases Labor labor incur hours prep aspects offset saved incurred presented Cost winwin Equipment Facilities current storage normally operate small breakfasts due Most met exceeded positively impacted nation Highlights Starting nine pairing almost completes extremely thorough includes running name looking categorical siblings Reduce What Mary Asplund said perfectly helps worth elementary proved send back asking join advice Thomas Ogg calculations sure clearly December questionnaire simplifying ending harming pilot outcomes highlighted Districtwide socioeconomic Centralia Southwest six Since intensive weekly October turned yet claim adjust roles accommodate Overall Aberdeen Central seen reported plentiful Here Port Huron Michigan blog post grow doubled reimbursable overhead resulted overall Danville Virginia initially assumed analysis actually showed save expenses benefited reduction elimination unpaid charges postage Blog Win Fight Childhood GoDanRivercom Fewer became Each missing According Local Educational May Auburn Tukwila uptodate constantly changing Level Range Reimbursement lowest Number Total Specific advocacy involved basics order adequately combat players educate themselves general complex partner supportive bolstering gained accomplish Acquire Knowledge familiarize limited resource wellcreated presentations webinars helpful sheets reports leading research Seriously seriously move forward discuss champion policies relating utilized Promote Celebrate proper marketing Weve showcase maximum Signage traffic areas drop locations main flyers reiterate communication promotions antihunger groups tools celebrating successes media releases websites blogs inform Maryland Arkansas transitioned incorporate context Expand Collected Base Applicable Four Years identifying represent encouraging besides instituted gathered intervening establishing last allowing Perceived Facts decrease administering participates confusion occurs New incoming collected reflect Provide InDepth Technical Certified task quantify calculate workshops oneonone March pull Support Legislation legislation encourages environment legislators bill altered compensatory calculated prior smoother attention legislature given inclined Written Vocal create vocal governor representatives write sample encouragement Governor Bullock Montana boasting takeup Managing Webinar messaging push Bridge confidence backing governments 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| A Healthy Summer and Beyond | Amy Woehling | 2016 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Children, Communities of Color, Families, Youth | A Healthy Summer and Beyond dives into the collective story behind Summer EBT for Children and the 48,000 kids it reached in Oregon last summer. Through in-depth… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Our better future here sitting learning growing and exploring feeling safe protected practicing healthy eating physical activity support our futuremeans make growth exploration security into lifelong habits for all The Summer EBT Children makes that real ity thrivingfor nine months out the year Better Future Kidscertainly dont have any reason hungry just because theyre not school Amithyst Lebanon County SEBTCParticipant Executive Summary EBTfor program reduced hunger Total food expenditure fruit vegetable consumption families increased Financial barriers access were even eliminated Families spent less unhealthy items with long shelflives stable they receiving summer Access fresh fruits vegetablesmeant children able keep routines promoting development these With more nutritious foods being eaten than cheaper processed witnessed overall health during enjoyed opportunities physically active outside Kids had energy conveniency SEBTC lunches snacks onthego experience time genuine SEBTCfamilies happier stress tension worry over from chronic strain budgets while incomes remained constant This emotional balance was created significant improvements households financial stability consistent otherwise riddled nutritional deficits meet other obligations continuing positive cycle mental Furthermore this strengthened sense low income debilitating effects unanticipated costs such are usually one paycheck away devastation Finally SEBTCparticipants reported stronger tie their communities meant communal voiced care connection people places made possible Households actively sought ways give backWhether shopping local farmersmarkets bringing extra classrooms schools needed help taking stranger facing homelessness overwhelming majority expressed recognition benefits provided family way bring closer wasreally excitedwhen got thissummer wasa lot decided call you guysback thank ChancyMalheur All quotes unlessotherwise notedwere sharedwith Partnersfor HungerFreeOregon fromSEBTCparticipants acrossthe state Noted findingsfrominitial reportsare reference theUSDASummer ElectronicBenefitsTransfer DemonstrationEvaluation Findingsfor Third Implementation Year Report During students eligible Oregons FreeReducedPrice lunch Last only Food Service Program Kid Hungry Householdswith schoolage higher prevalence insecurity ratesof insecuritywere greater States fewer SFSPand summertimeNSLPmealsNord Romig gap coverage contributes Murray increase among order close alleviate risks associated heightened ashealth psychosocial behavioral problems poorer status Department Education Human Services received grant USDA begin pilot demonstration test others ensuring adequate nutrition session project studied extensively through findings indicate decreased SEBTCparticipating Introduction Overview Pilot Oregon httpswwwnokidhungryorgfilespdfSummerState_One_PagersOregonState_OnePagerpdf httpwwwmurraysenategovpublicindexcfmsummerhunger Through SNAPHybrid model matched states Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP database identified either new current participants sent notification SEBTCbenefits household already SNAPthey then informed additional would added card New Trail SNAPcard SEBTConly loaded each month thismodel researchers consistently achieving some highest redemption sites addition dramatic reduction report showed total expenditures Not purchasing but found ate servings vegetableswhole grains dairy sugars sugarsweetened beverages decreasing increasing Partners HungerFree set understand what data actually counties who After thorough review three published reports districts participated EBTpilot contacted outreach Individual helped identify SEBTChouseholds sending flyers home Interested completed brief survey confirm previous SEBTCparticipation before schedule indepth interview Turning focus those mostimpacted wealth knowledge paint amore holistic picture collective analysis thread emergent themes began weave together story reveal larger impact initial quantitative research capture stories experiences shared provide depth understanding influence especially rural portions Their voice reveals working ability choices looking forward prosperous where everyone ishealthy thriving Healthy Capacity Equity Oregonians poverty Poverty experienced degree minority groups across African Americans Native American Latino populations living disparities exist along racial lines also geographical areas around Several lived nearly population Hunger disproportionately takes root face insurmountable social economic has capacity remove serve tool promote equity within following highlights several reduce eliminate stateWith conscientious planning focused inclusion specifically SEBTCprogram step towards equitable Factsare sourced byUS CensusBureau Community Survey Estimates Health Wellbeing attribute cases removal interviewed knew which crucial eat grow lead lives two meals when exacerbated thus restricting 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buildingup appetite few favorite things playing soccer swimming Knight There monthswhere skip sure Somet imes oldest wait unt sister ful Thatsnoway live child anybody Unfortunately thats famil ies level ive moneys there Amys another Ive never luxury stamps Now get veggies ruit theyd gobbledup days reducing andor eliminating removed consistency free reducedprice SEBTCalso incentive nutritionallyvoid longlasting shelf life Together factors opportunity choose AccessConclusion Physical Act ivity noticed change levels fall Having nourishing snacksmore readily served safeguard against slide many requirements outdoor activities demandWith SEBTCparents guardians said encourage next weeks believed maintain nutrients round need SEBTCParticipantWallowa indirect effect funding exercise due flexibility itself having caretakers worked multiple service programs conducive mealsmost week transportation challenging factor extensive network SNAPretailers SFSPwas remarked readytogo water pack take them timeconsuming highenergy hiking Every chance accessibility enabled Rebecca SanchezWal lowa legal guardian granddaughter Samanthawho age looks endless outdoors Samantha small tourist town struggles come biggest concern Around hard Everything work cleaning houseswhen businesswith dad slow hurt foot earl ier injury insurance wouldnt cover surgery helpful grandbaby feed Its remendous kids hardly anythingWhen can buy boxes share class snack imeWe pick dif ferent ike helps ext ing much worried tel stop shes heavy anything confounding issues granddaughters needsRebecca always depend feeding Between well travel groceries revealed rely SEBTCand good everything thrive embrace flexible structure inhabits tailor purchases best fit needs More fostered Conclusion cared since born came four And know think deserves Emot ional Stabil SEBTChousehold situation remaining same earned often district area hurdle ended stagnant earnings sudden demand faced obstacles maintaining SEBTCstory recalled immense amount reality approached coming childrens high demandwhile collectively acknowledged malleable incentivizing parents Rent payments utility bills gas absolute necessities negotiatedThis coercion behind budgeting elicited rates frustration helplessness relief Alittle stressrelief Brenda Alvarez Umatilla SEBTCwas apprehension disquiet end reliability afforded peace mind Lane resident SEBTCmeant worryfree start When kiddos puts huge burden grocery bill amom its thing thought remembering summertime kidsas busy mom very difficult goes first foodmore did off worrying went say emotionally basis your back everybody healthier inadvertently improved didnt stash SEBTCtransformed battle creativity Heal Eat Habits committed standards elimination copays approval One mother difficulty getting try wasnt until his Headstart own morning expressing interest breakfast adhere ensured seamlessly reinforce beyond Directors creating rooted choice rout ineWhat learned practiced develop Cindy Badger Director BrookingsHarbor School District years personally Elementary love picking salad bar using salads grownupfor Christmas break piling missed Promoting futures daily routine will stay disruption making choicesmost noted inhibited fully establishing Alleviating allowed ingrain augment Jefferson firmly cultivate continued regular times yearAccess creates opportunityChoice garners individual buyinRout ine transforms habitual response SEBTCprovided foundation thousands AHealthyClassroom andBeyond pocket nearest supermarket minutes find laidoff familys fell fulltime paychecks described springtime process stockingup nonperishables prioritizing preparation upcoming hit You plan save sometimescomeslast electricandwater billsfor threemonthsand gasto Itseasy themoney Since paid September sometimesImpaying double billsbecause little harder third summermonth handy comewhen comes shop smart themost surprise youngest hoped different Battling selfesteem weight hopes becoming wasused frozen pizzamacaroni 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| La Alma-Lincoln Park Community Needs Assessment | Andy Kim | 2016 | Field Reports | The La Alma-Lincoln Park Community Needs Assessment presents data on the current state of hunger in the downtown Denver neighborhood, as well as recommendations to improve food… Read more | Emerson Fellow | RECOMMENDATIONS INCREASE FOOD ASSISTANCE Increase emergency food assistance during times shortage Expanding periods will provide timely support clients when insecurity most severe These include the middle end each month SNAP benefits typically run out and between October February because higher prices cold weather conditions which prevent many particularly disabled residents from walking local supermarket Hunger relief organizations should also identify what types are desired preferred hours operation best method communication including social media outlets Expand reach WIC other federal programs integrate outreach enrollment recertification efforts with existing Additionally more staff volunteers trained properly enroll eligible recipients All materials must available Spanish Somali Arabic Vietnamese further research conducted methods LPLA areas neighborhood that not being reached BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY Provide health nutrition financial education classes offer teach healthy eating cooking skills Existing can connect Cooking Matters SNAPEd Connection Integrated Nutrition Education Program Expanded Food hunger literacy how budget fixed income manage their money Organizations information would like learn prior collaborating any educational Strengthen capacity conducting developing infrastructure More around preferences affordability access before new initiated continuously receive training program assessments pantries increase refrigerated storage space accept produce greater selection quantity fresh foods SUPPORT COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Create for community concerns addressed service organize consistent residentaccessible forums develop responsive ecosystem listening addressing Crime lack transportation two large problems identified major barriers host Denver Police Community Resource Officer Parks Recreation hold sessions about factors influencing sense safety among elderly Lincoln Park advocate expanded routes van services RTD resources directly affected leaders Identify skillsbased funding communityled initiatives Considering experts interested organizing improve security supported Issues locallevel such improving customer DHS requesting accommodations buses national policies child reauthorization raising minimum wage PROFILE LINCOLN PARKLA ALMA CONTEXT Table experiencing poverty Percentage Persons Total persons Children under NonLatino Whites AfricanAmericans Latinos Native Americans Asian Pacific Islanders Source Facts Data Initiative The Piton Foundation Poverty prevalence rates people ACCESS PARTICIPATION AND People Eligible but enrolled Low low store Sources Colorado Department Human Services USDA Access Research Atlas nearest ERS BARRIERS ACCESSING top three accessing included enrolling staying pantry grocery Approximately surveyed risk according Vital Sign screener Always true Often Sometimes Never worried whether our got buy bought just didnt last have get Its too hard stay stamps doesnt want cannot afford PERSPECTIVES INSECURITY participated surveys interviews focus groups September December Service providers were interviewed understand perspectives availability ongoing potential solutions Below salient themes well provider RESIDENTS SERVICE PROVIDERS Availability Not enough Lack cheap convenience stores Shortage nutritious affordable accessible donations inconsistent limited efficiency Barriers Poor Limited incomes Unaware culturallyspecific needs assets used cope Accessing soup kitchens Watching sales King Soopers Learning through flyers word mouth Sharing friends neighbors gardens Mariposa complex Strong pride Numerous Proposed options Closer cheaper Better County Stronger wraparound vendors farmers market truck PROPOSED PLAN IMPROVE SECURITY TIMELINE FOR MONTHS YEARS Continue voice crime poor Collectively accuracy timelineness applications ORGANIZATIONS immediate Translate all Organize address Offer Integrate help direct across multiple strategies Evaluate HUNGER FREE COLORADO Train client expand Disseminate assessment report Connect evaluation trainers main process accurate case management participation Pantry Network Conduct ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This project been possible without kind constant Kathy Underhill Albert Ramirez entire Free Congressional Center Todd Clough Larry Martinez Inner City Parish Shaina Burkett Elizabeth Rumbel Lynne Picard Housing Authority Mingming Zhang Wendy Peters Moschetti LiveWell Caitlin Lowell importantly ParkLa Alma who graciously gave time energy share | ||
| Free The Land: Establishing a Community Land Trust in Jackson,… | Soad Mana | 2015 | Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Establishing a Community Land Trust in Jackson, Mississippi analyzes the housing cost burden on families in Jackson and the potential of community land trusts (CLTs) to address… Read more | Emerson Fellow | FREE THE LAND ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY TRUST JACKSON MISSISSIPPI Soad Mana Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow FEBRUARY HUNGER REPORT WITH CENTER FOR JUSTICE SOAD MANA BILL EMERSON NATIONAL FELLOW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Many thanks the following people for their incredible support and guidance throughout project Jon Wogman Congressional Center Advisor John Jopling Mississippi Justice Housing Noel Didla Cooperation Jackson Nia Umoja Cooperative Community New West Jan City TABLE CONTENTS Introduction Defining Land Trust Model Establishing Existing Conditions Administration oversight Case studies Athens Georgia Durham North Carolina Conclusion Endnotes LIST ACRONYMS ACS AMI CDBG CDC CLT COOP NWJ DCLT HAMFI HOME HUD American Survey Area Median Income Block Development Grant Corporation Trustees Inc Family Home Investments Partnerships Program Urban INTRODUCTION statewide coalition looking establish safe affordable decent housing every Mississippian The has been working establishing trust funds seeks explore other methods obtaining Two local community organizations are seeking have started land trusts city hunger fellow looked conditions potential provides opportunity communities take ownership build strong base action What makes model unique its commitment permanent affordability framing public good that benefits More importantly whereas many homeownership assistance programs exclude rental families CLTs own operate stock larger than portfolio According national survey portfolios included least some This gives ability adapt based needs individual shown owners homes weathered recent market meltdown much better nonCLT also role revitalizing stabilizing areas with weak markets high foreclosures where issues related gentrification may not overarching concern collected data through literature review around country person interviews demographic economic research Additional Network provided insight into nuanced approach must From this suggestions come light about how move forward sustain report illustrates two cities South being used models given they offer insights due regional geography purpose defined objectives outline conceptual create grassroots study successful parallels DEFINING private nonprofit corporation committed stewardship buildings uses benefit perpetuity They explicitly designed provide secure access residents Their focus enables them direct resources towards removing blight open space providing extremely low income populations Doing fill major gap population served prevailing help control over use reduce absentee promote resident keep future capture value investment longterm capturing done acquiring parcels targeted geographic area intention retaining long term then typically year lease agreements exclusive homeowners cooperative corporations developers entities nominal fee leaseholders sell structure but resale restrictions apply home truly same permanence security conventional buyer can way any homeowner Temkin Theodos Price found more lowincome first time homebuyers transition back renting within five years purchasing because unable mortgages cannot afford rising property taxes insurance fail plan unexpected repairs upkeep lower rates default foreclosure compared mortgage loan holders largely proponents claim these mechanisms facilitate development MODEL EXISTING CONDITIONS Despite largest state Jacksons steadily decreasing since alone declined With history white flight shrinking contributed vacancy abandoned properties rate amount available remains out reach most median household households earning below Renters comprise half rent burdened earn less classifier third total renters indicates large inequality Figure httpswwwindiegogocomprojectscoopnewwestjacksonacreativecommunitymodel Duvall Decker Architects Voice Calvary Ministries Planning Guidebook October httpswestjacksonfileswordpresscomwestjacksonplanningguidebookfinalpdf Limit Persons Extremely Low Very Bank Surplus Property Acquisition httpwwwjacksonmsgovindexaspxNID Secretary State Public Lands httplandssosstatemsustflapptfasp httpwwwsosmsgovApplicationsPagesSearchTaxForfeitedLandsaspx httpwwwsosmsgovPublicLandsDocumentsTFAPPPDF httpwwwathenslandtrustorgabout httpdcltorgaboutDCLTcfm | |
| Food Is Medicine: Understanding how Nutrition can Impact an Individual’s… | Tade Mengesha | 2015 | Chronic or Life Challenging Illness, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Wellness | Field Reports | Food is Medicine: Understanding how Nutritious Food can Impact an Individual’s Health evaluates Lifelong’s home delivered meals program and provides recommendations for improvement.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food MedicineFood Medicine Understanding how Nutrition can Impact Individuals Health Medically tailored home delivered meals improve health outcomes for individuals with chronic illnesses Tade Mengesha February This report was prepared Tadelech Emerson Hunger Fellow Lifelong Seattle Washington supported and advised Alison Mondi other CSB Staff community organization the largest AIDS service Pacific Northwest dedicated empowering people living risk HIVAIDS andor conditions lead healthier lives offers case management food nutrition services housing insurance support prevention education policy advocacy programs formed January through merger Chicken Soup Brigade Foundation two organizations that originally response emerging crisis Lifelongs program expanded its mission include serving homebound seniors addition The Congressional Center CHC nonprofit works make issues domestic international hunger priority policymakers government raise new generation leaders fight against poverty National Fellows Program social justice trains inspires sustains gain field experience fighting placements based across country supports diversity local national approaches eliminate inequality particularly racism partner development research evaluation outreach organizing projects Table Contents Executive Summary Background Purpose Study Methodology Results Limitations Conclusions Recommendations Appendices Appendix medicine Anecdotally phrase seems sensible provide nourishment good Yet mantra goes deeper than idea behind concept healthy alone heal decrease debilitating nature many diseases comprehensive designed not only feed but their livelihoods specializes medicallytailored rare chance lowincome obtain they need manage more successfully For example one meal plan meets guidelines set forth both American Heart Association Diabetes another specifically those kidney dialysis CSBs clients have specific challenges such HIV diabetes disease cancers disabling arthritis provides nutritious help stability increase medication adherence reduce hospital readmissions lower healthcare costs serves about each year datadriven results advances Thus this aims illustrate some ways which achieves proposed intended staff members stakeholders utilized quantitativequalitative approach gather While there emphasis quantitative analysis mixedmethods will capture trends details experiences Overall has made positive impact With most demographics seeing improvement indicators general client population achieved progress average experienced substantial change severity symptoms over course who were High category benchmark screen surveyed agreed strongly receiving from reduces stressworry having enough eat allowed become selfsufficient nutritiously stress all contributors insecurity still had overall effect selected One recommendation future work Screen updated picture status question concerning specified better understand reasons why are going Questions surrounding also addressed Furthermore should incorporate communitybased participation Consumer Advisory Panel launching point involving efforts Several known ensured getting sufficient That difference thousands nation qualitative sparked interest demonstrating medical value evidencebased strategies normative seeking measure efficacy analytic driven model strengthen philosophy nourish them involves medically culturally appropriate meet nutritional study stated above clear needs done reducing problems implementation Affordable Care Act underway governments state federal level while driving down Millions newly insured first time exhibiting ample opportunity transform our system into preventive carefirst Access affordable constitutes important facet care studies shown providing per day stay information order current forms Annual Client required clinical administered every individual personally Another annual form Survey voluntary online survey opinion review related topics consult Waters Pearl November Huffington Post Retrieved December httpwwwhuffingtonpostcomdavidwatersfoodismedicine_b_html asks questions pertaining body measurements metabolic then number calculated off assess wide range following chosen purposes reduction illness Data Review component involved retrospective data Medical Therapy Database MNT Once fill out reports several entered pertinent involve risks From list nine indicate manageable really bad Indicators symptom BMI stays others factor Clients Risk illustrates concern dieticians unique scale contains three different categories low medium any high particular importance further contacted Registered Dietitian Further ask prediabetes cardiovascular accurate useful carefully records would use used participated last five years since long screens received deliveries least once month Out approximately initial analyzed portion completely separate lists identical surveys limits focus Meals filled description demographic displayed graphs below graph displays majority live Central Region King County mostly comprised neighborhoods regions decided City zip codes assigned within geographic region North South Southwest East West More Regional Make Base Graph Communities Count httpwwwcommunitiescountorgindexphppageageregionethnicgender Number People Racial Makeup BaseThese true comparisons glimpse where exists aligns describes adults previous months sometimes often did indicated White Hispanics highest rates base less Hispanic shift color groups disproportionately burdened inaccessibility foods well moved move Georgetown southern neighborhood signifies aware shifts existing shifting plans types varying dietary preferences Healthy Standard Meal fat fiber sodium content overwhelmingly holds detailed found Dialysis Easy Digestion Vegetarian porkno beef gluten Change Types Plans pork Changed Under Unknown Age Populations THE INDIVIDUALS DATA REVIEW HAVE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE DURING THEIR SERVICE PERIOD DIABETES Around sample frozen usually geared towards elderly because addresses charts disaggregated analyze reported denoted various levels percent metrics whole amount pain decreased picked certain may face burdens ensure happening equitably These Race Type ImmigrantRefugee Identification table demonstrates these felt Plan saw However outliers much common clientfocused shall invested understanding increased among Asians Average Percent Decrease Symptom Severity Demographics Rating Multiple IndianAlaskan Native Asian Increased Black Latino Other Yes Total Population pertains lived multiple during whose type changed times refers combined insufficient numbers stand racial group Many populations Latinos experiencing Percentage Who Saw Reduction Benchmark Symptoms AND column includes stayed after targeted nutritionists receive routine checkups Demonstrating highrisk improving decreasing substantiates strong role vulnerable chart declined either Decreased Year Stayed Low participants There respondents diets ensures Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree allows self helps otherwise Receiving paper able record logistics correlational cannot show directly caused improvements control compare see affects factors ones process Without substantive interviews rigorous fully account seen solely stressors unemployment contribute healthrelated examine seek evaluate additional experimental method performance stringent does aggregate give way narratives instances few comparison rest thus affecting averages same Conclusion achieving target been expansion changes critical juncture must continue nourishes treatment statuses compared similar necessary monumental step Semistructured supplement Communitybased tandem achieve improved security asked awareness eating habits comfort responses widely helpful sense visits consist emergency room recognizes utilize Specific around especially prove beneficial distress stressful events Screens later personal illuminate difficulties Answers even gleaned departments prevent repetition detail impacts aspects involvement continues build relationships communities collaborate reflect assets serve cultural brokers immigrant Global Local shed light operations partnerships assist systematic processes recent pending what believe building incorporating input maintain communitydriven roots likelihood participate adhere medications search farms surplus produce collaboration allow continuously Funding always remain difficult obstacle nonprofits Launching enterprise initiative capacity dependence outside funders kitchen facility poised begin selling brand schools Community Servings Boston httpservingsorgprogramssold_mealscfm Along creating targets shortterm term routinely goals Different allotted depending outcome indicator breakout examples amongst hospitalizations regional considered Disparities between examined close gaps successful programming private entities roles previously reform obligates states innovate nourishing familiar just barely uncovered larger institutions Hospitals companies stake basic part funding nutritions investment drastic effects marginalized resources teaching hospitals fund working Medicaid Medicare urge expand benefits Collaborating researchers advance Categories List Literature literature limited available Much demonstrate insecuritys negative prevalence noticeable barrier accessing wellness insecure foodinsecure likely delay needed Emergency Department department patients putting pay needing choice buying means sick confirmed trend chronically ill costrelated underuse significantly direct correlation cause obesity greater women men Even adjusting socioeconomic weight demonstrated severely foodsecure Furthering connection admitted hypoglycemia end rather beginning pattern middle income attributed exhaustion budget problematic patterns poor glycemic difficulty affording diabetic diet vein consequences counts viral load worse access Kushel Margot Housing instability barriers Americans Journal General Internal Sullivan Ashley expenditures Berkowitz Seth Hilary Seligman Niteesh Choudhry Treat unmet Castillo Darleen Inconsistent cardiometabolic Current Cardiovascular Reports associated mellitus Examination NHANES Exhaustion budgets admissions Affairs Jacobs Lopez Sarkar Tschann Fernandez safety net Arch Intern Med pediatric homeless marginallyhoused HIVpositive San Francisco suppression showing undetectable insecurityrelated relatively slowly changing Georgia established statelevel dataset medicallyfocused aim existed decades little suggests Specifically clinically effective Kalichman Cherry Amaral Pope Macy implications insufficiency Atlanta Urban 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| Nutrition Hubs: Building Healthy, Hunger-Free Schools in King County, Washington | Rachel Aronson | 2015 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | Policymakers, School Staff | Nutrition Hubs: Building Hunger- Free Schools in King County is a guide for increasing students’ access to school meals that outlines a method of collaboration between AmeriCorps… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Building healthy hungerfree schools King County Washington Nutrition Hubs This report was prepared Rachel Aronson Emerson Hunger Fellow United Way Seattle February The supported and advised Lauren McGowan the staff many other community partners Background Structure Logic model Goals Vision AmeriCorps Recommendations Criteria for choosing Sample evaluation Training Daily Activities Sustainability School Choosing Schools Wellness Committees Outreach General Racial Equity Data Collection Focus Group Questions Community Partners Contents One five children State struggles with food insecurity Children struggling security are significantly disadvantaged part because they cannot focus learn Food insecure have increased behavioral challenges lower energy levels trouble focusing scores math tests permeates school classroom walls ways preventing from accessing good education Fortunately childhood hunger preventable Existing programs such National Lunch Program NSLP show that possible feed every child States nutritious meal makes students their classes ensures will receive hot day For homes this can important source stability However one during not enough meet needs Several antihunger including Breakfast Summer Service SFSP Child Adult Care CACFP Afterschool Snack Supper exist bring where live play these vastly underutilized nation utilization Additional work needed take full advantage benefits There number private nonprofit sector seek increase banks local organizations partner provide weekends breaks often called backpack nurses counselors keep snacks offices offer hungry Mentorship tutoring try ensure available through provisions Whats problem Hungry kids cant solutions hubs access nutrition improve learning outcomes families trying navigate complex landscape service providers challenging solution creation center Hub focused enhancing student draw collaborate existing structures health centers They connection resources general economic outline structure explain goals vision project working partnering collaborating collecting data how operate its pilot year Northwest Harvest Facts httpwwwnorthwestharvestorgwahungerfacts Kid our httpwwwnokidhungryorgpdfsNKH_TeachersReport_pdf ten across launch all grade encouraged apply hub staffing funding Each two members twenty total additional programming Two VISTAs stationed support evaluate program expand future years highneed contain supervised point person within could nurse teacher administrator counselor family coordinator collaboration administrators application specific what look like well plan reaching Ten fulltime administration Point services committee Grant dollars Federal Parent volunteers Resources Programs Partnership leadership INPUTS Members UWKC Funding Small startup grants After Bell summer meals sites Website information toolkits increasing Public policy engagement state federal level Marketing outreach ACTIVITIES minimum each team Create participation Promote breakfast supporting starting andor advertising Establish afterschool Host Collaborate nonprofits weekend break backpacks Offer after Participate wellness committees Communicate newsletter email social media OUTPUTS Team Recruit manage parent Serve Reduce least Conduct events partnerships strengthen Contributions create new ShortTerm Outcomes aware participate awareness impact eating Parents resource opportunity MediumTerm parents themselves progress Core group regularly LongTerm engaged fewer absences suspensions higher test allowing more graduate time hire basic Strong voice leading influence advocacy district knowledge CNP improved heightened academic achievement Increase schoollevel atrisk establishing Support establish Meals relevant Run three dedicated either another organization teaching relationship building collection Engage onsite SNAP free tax preparation first several forming relationships solidifying place These few highly experimental there should room different approaches see most effective Here some big picture revisited changed experience Expand high need South Hire stable assist them Encourage strong presence decisionmaking position Provide wraparound expanding include income supports housing assistance provision policies encourage environment gardens Picking criteria represent ideal qualities likely found candidate Form teams attempting cover understanding serves direct being neighbors alumni Targeted recruiting hiring happen achieve goal Experience Good systemic causes poverty districts teens methods techniques Nice friendly approachable Tips WABS Healthy Coalition Childrens Alliance applicants Ask coordinators recommend candidates Start UWKCs Resource Exchange CRE Free Tax Advertise unemployment AmeriCorp form shape Corps closely Though systems much based own initiative ability training essential success Evaluation Does applicant Interest system navigating complicated bureaucratic Teaching managing Qualitative interviews storytelling groups Quantitative surveys Relationship Understanding politics history What made successful were Systemic root strengths Managing Recruiting Other recruitment management Friendliness openness Recommended Topic Potential Apple PTA equity Race Show CorpsSolid Ground Volunteer VISTA Backpack emergency Education Health Project event planning Teen Engagement Youth Social Because yearlong turnover major concern any primarily staffed Along site supervisor sustainability beginning placement Every but aspects Carefully 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points collect Measurement assessments qualitative Note partnered collected complete partial Seek build instead replicating Survey contact ERS Security comprehensive WhyHunger Assessment Participation Appleseed use sharing agreement OSPI changing Number receiving freereduced weekendbreak WIC closest observations organize seeking here questions understand your concerns childs wellbeing favorite offered doesnt having believe barriers Secondary disciplinary incidents graduation rates visits impressions concentration methodology Wisconsin Impact prepost taking educators measure AppleCorp Department disaggregated race ethnicity Name Organization Description Collaboration CfY mentorship matches adult mentors youth close small individual addition core teenagers teen advisors input AppleCorps provides educate MyPlate integrated topics science literary standards Also demonstrated interest justice curriculum YMCA Sponsor North kinds mainly sponsor Action AFHK national focuses physical activity 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| The Health Center Project: Engaging Health Centers in Allegheny County… | Tina Tran | 2015 | Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Wellness | Field Reports | The Health Center Project is an assessment of the pilot project of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and seven community health centers in Allegheny County. The… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Health Center Project Engaging Centers Allegheny County Food Security Tina Tran PGH Bank Southwestern Partnership Acknowledgements author would first thank Chris West Karen Dreyer Albert Ramirez Aileen Carr and the rest CHC staff for their support guidance throughout this time Thank you your editing encouragement advice content humor wisdom along way also like specifically express gratitude health centers leadership tireless efforts past several months awe inspiring dedication patients community Background about Hunger Fellowship Bill Emerson National program month fellowship created Congressional develop leaders dedicated fighting poverty hunger Participants are placed field site somewhere work with local organization fellows range issues from SNAP WIC affordable housing tenant rights Then Fellows policy Washington national ranging child nutrition voters Field Site Pennsylvania was established initiative Greater Pittsburgh Community decrease number hungry individuals twelve counties focuses enrolling more eligible people into federal programs while conducts direct food distribution Together two entities tandem feed line shorten thus serving those need immediate conditions but working provide sustainable network Currently aims collaborative within three critical sectors employment This report details Partnerships engaging sector Its purpose evaluate pilot project give recommendations future collaboration between prepared ttranhungercenterorg Fellow Table Contents Introduction Overview Stages Methodology Results Training Session Vital Sign Resource Guides OverallWrapUp Conclusions Recommendations Bibliography Insecurity Fueled conviction that wellness early detection across multiple will dramatically lower healthcare costs most recent wave reform has encouraged increased preventative measures Around same emergency assistance networks saw opportunity connect clients not only resources better manage own response care providers have begun form unique partnerships explore connection security insecurity according Department Agriculture lack access times enough active healthy life all household members limited uncertain availability nutritionally adequate foods approximately population classified insecure many whom make difficult trade offs medical especially medication inadequate can take significant toll human body For example pregnant woman who poses risk herself maternal anemia chance infection well her newborn prematurity elevated birth defects low weight Children much likely developmental delays behavioral problems cause advent chronic deterioration mental adults Chronic Conditions growing literature reinforces sobering evidence insufficient greatly increase disease exacerbate preexisting condition survey conducted used Feeding Americas services found households had choose nearly reported having fair poor series studies emerged linking diabetes after adjusting socioeconomic factors were severely than foodsecure participants Low income vulnerable being overweight obese They subject influences other Americans sedentary lifestyles portion sizes challenges such cycles deprivation overeating due high levels stress These consequences place incredible burden economy State Philadelphia Coalition against state billion Most notably America Diabetes its partner banks bank screened monitored using checkins diabetic friendly boxes year preventable lost economic productivity educational attainment Inadequate undermines our best treat Therefore swift vigilant action needs taken order ensure vibrant One aspects vast organizations end From Just Harvest committed empowering obtain public benefits increasing engagement advocacy Grow promotes agriculture through others strong pantries service together these strengthen social safety net However residents still Furthermore large gaps remain delivered December estimated participating Supplemental Assistance Program Even startling statistic Summer Service lowincome children continue receive nutritious meals even when school session kids Much should done enhance awareness close Educational measured metrics performance standardized testing graduation rates percentage students seeking postsecondary opportunities formerly known Stamp developed out desire understand following knowledge There accessing contribute outcomes been examples successful models screening admitted room target issue helped build stronger case argument improving lead multitude exist designed help struggling supply strived answer question Could improve ability Better intervene relationship Enroll government Build link among professionals over span Oct January main components training Two questions incorporated patient process resource guide governmental charitable partnership Open Door Beverly Bootstraps Pantries Massachusetts Hospitals Lahey offered Prescription Bag which screens Patients identified given bag carefullyselected how pantry Within worried whether run before got money buy last bought just didnt answers often true sometimes one both they included information Federal eligibility requirements Produce People Calendar Banks fresh produce days region Info sheet contact numbers United Way Area Agency Aging Chart info located zip code Free reducedcost transportation complete collaborated seven East Liberty Family LincolnLemington Primary Care Services Inc Alma Illery Braddock Hazelwood Metro Swissvale Northside Christian Figure Locations half October each underwent onehour goal baseline understanding what prevalence connections offeredsupported Implementation roughly officially distributed guides folders booklets interested waiting area front desk checkin asked twoquestion tool adapted USDA Household Screening Assessment Childrens HealthWatch responded positively either Evaluation Survey Anecdotes Number referrals received Outreach Coordinator distributions Responses followup took Cost Analysis Exit predicted symbiotic yielding results section show Chief allowed assess assist shown center varied further explained methodology Followup gathered certain picked fill Feedback forms calls four locations major distinction implementation determine get usually informal manner leaving them checkout Group Questions Only Methods detailed account please refer Appendix responses Follow Wrap UpOverall analysis proved overall success because virtually gave positive comments addition during final discussion referred back citing crucial helping discern differences approach cited biggest away learning scale available Other common definition Many aware programsresourcesoptions now feel confident talking When equipped talk replied yes trainings effective introduce communicate goals energized secured interest familiarity point person right beginning Lincoln Lemington Question Total replies never Declined responds Risk surveyed NOTE While entire Electronic Medical Record system staffs paper surveys able catch small despite sample size troubling note respectively answered anecdotal feedback solicited Once figured ask super eager hand copy easier write down tell Were finding some longterm dealing know great something tangible going hotcakes astonished little ashamed admit really thought there clearly lot serve Another output measurement via total including printed facilities retained electronic demand reflects gauge usefulness keep track asking then contacted brief Altogether methods create picture utilized Overall learned Special Distributions department charge free around neighboring monthly basis coupon alternative coupons intended Seeing might cumbersome remember bring Three too short exact however important developing tracking Distributed use told friend booklet collected phone intentions mind learn individual least any new Six twenty planning did gotten relative Additionally filled next Partcipaton knew datestimes folder plan soon guidelines helpful daughter OverallWrap inexpensive capacity deal All below 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concurrently With energy directed promises lasting improvement lives though intervention level discerning atrisk enrolled timeframe scope follow sources First called Third interviewedmore culture language allows current appeal strongly prospective partners yielded strategies Coupled paved whole dimension Finally structure sustain may affect subsequent check usage Both very promising showing strategic points reach profile indirectly communities surround clear beneficial continued expand coordination investigated happens utilize improved respond long term add credence intertwined Ultimately decreased efficacy confidence address setting quality Next Steps Goals phase claim reduce concentrated always possibility collaborations does happen immediately labor constraints projects conclusion Future Staff Support minimum electronically permits parttime member periodic providing fulltime intentionally patientssuggested discussed Measuring Efficacy seek potential replicate hospital monitoring 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Longitudinal StudyKindergarten Cohort American Journal Public Research Practice November Vol Economic Success Reading Writing Hungry Consequences Nations Lee Issue Brief May httpwwwreadynationorgdocsresearchproject_foodinsecurity _briefpdf Impact httpfeedingamericaorghungerin americaimpactofhungeraspx Seligman Hilary Barbara Laraia Margot Kushel associated NHANES Nutrition httpdnwssxlglscloudfrontnetphillyhungerdefaultpageStateOfHunger_PA_FINALpdf Census Quick httpquickfactscensusgovqfdstateshtml Score Card httpswwwpittsburghfoodbankorgfoodpartnership Watch httpwwwchildrenshealthwatchorgwpcontentuploadsFINALHungerVitalSignpager_Page_jpg | |
| Fuel 4 School: Universal School Breakfast and Lunch Community Eligibility… | David Blount | 2015 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Field Reports | School Staff | Fuel 4 School assesses the impact of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) on food service in Allegheny County schools. Through focus groups with parents and interviews with school… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Terminal Way Pittsburgh Telephone Fax wwwjustharvestorg David Blount Emerson National Hunger Fellow February ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Just Harvest extends its profound thanks the many individuals and organizations who contributed their time expertise enthusiasm outreach research for this report appreciate generous support Giving Grow United Allegheny County making our efforts possible are also grateful parents youth school administrators offered feedback whose valuable insights will help advocate more effectively meet needs children throughout Finally thankful Congressional Center placing with during fall winter his work greatly value CHCs assistance over past decade Kenneth Regal Executive Director ABOUT JUST HARVEST Founded educates empowers mobilizes people eliminate hunger poverty economic injustice communities influencing public policy engaging advocacy connecting benefits guided understanding that symptom product social Rather than charity policies which respond these conditions lowincome best approaches elimination THE CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER The CHC nonprofit works make issues domestic international priority policymakers government raise new generation leaders fight against Its mission train inspire end create food secure world Fellows Program justice program trains inspires sustains supports diversity local national inequality particularly racism gain field experience fighting through placements community based across country Washington bridges communitybased fellows develop effective movement Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION CEP WHAT SCHOOLS SAY PARENTS CONCERNS ADDRESS ACTION STEPS Summary This Free Community Report provides assessment Eligibility Provision approach schools may take serve all students district cost families sought impact from districts service providers state members gathered information presents CEPs effect meal participation finances administrative workloads family households barriers limiting access meals explored intersection addressing child insecurity effects education With present action steps ensure able maximize increasing quality Overall partners those invested nutrition should provide into how using tool increase along challenges still wish address within points discussing resources actions needed successful implementation improving SCHOOL MEALS FOOD INSECURITY Recent has strengthened links between childhood health student performance During childs development hinder socioemotional cognitive contribute obesity future chronic higher absenteeism behavioral disturbances lower academic School have been nourishment healthy improve legislation led greater focus providing hope healthier productive was introduced Child Nutrition Reauthorization Healthy HungerFree Kids Act way low income high areas free breakfast lunch uses paperless process qualifying piloted states District Columbia before becoming available nationwide year Around eligible adopted universal FEEDBACK conducted phone interviews Using script asked reasons adopting about noticeable workload changes programming groups surveys participating home budgets satisfaction nutritional From informational six three charter networks two four standard emerged decision adopt Increased Decreased eliminating reduced applications Helped uncollectible debt served without reimbursementpayment seven fifty total responses questions Parents expressed increased less concern missing Students preventing them receiving concerns portions seen early success rising decreased they need Now can prevent any regression Recommendations include Nonparticipating CEPeligible consider Congress multiplier determining reimbursement Schools Department Education strengthen direct certification funding supporting alternative programs Introduction Role Federal Meal Programs Addressing Childhood Food Insecurity million live insecure harmful productivity For specifically could see inhibitions overall function mixed But researchers documented negative functionsiii Such circumstances irritable unresponsive behavior courses accumulation setting further behind peers Eighteen percent Countys concentrated corresponding brunt Five Pennsylvania highest concentrations Breakfast Lunch tools typical day participated Over Throughout ate breakfasts Thats per little half years worth same lunches both large proportion childrens intake educational career Knowing building block everyday prioritize part body shows underperformance findings includeiiiivv improves decrease risk protect protects outcomes prioritizing passed President Barack Obama signed law CNR includes plans expand Afterschool Summer enforce standards purposes one parts designed Under offers longer collect paper receives receive repayment federal majority full percentage Instead Illinois Kentucky Michigan were first pilot expanded New York Ohio West Virginia nearly doubled initial utilizing adding Florida Georgia Maryland Massachusetts became currently participate expected growth coming difference nonCEP widened well saw breakfastvii HOW DOES WORK Direct Certification important component when considering planning adoption number automatically enrolled Directly Certified least enrollment different takehome determine takes list matches State Human Services stating Through matching directly certified household SNAP Supplemental Assistance TANF Temporary Needy Families Medicaid FDPIR Distribution Indian Reservations homeless runaways migrant Head Start each serves reimbursements cover whole Once estimate amount money expect under calculate would certify multiply figure set calculated represents reimburse dollar remaining reimbursed studentpaid rate Therefore means other words financially advantageous numbers nine ranged Four Another EXPECTED BENEFITS All gets rid leading efficient operations Some revenues due climate alleviated FOR ALLEGHENY COUNTY around 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| Gentrification & Gender Expectations: Women in the Fruitvale | Georgina Jimenez | 2015 | Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Gentrification & Gender Expectations: Women in the Fruitvale explains the challenges that Latinas face as mothers, wives, immigrants, and victims of tenant harassment, and the importance of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Gentrification Gender Expectations Women the Fruitvale Georgina Aide Jimenez Causa Justa Just Cause Being active and organizing our own community makes have sense having control bad that happening around Latina Building member base with working class immigrant Latinas tremendously challenging for both potential members organizer because their time limitations The tenants should influencing decisionmakers when comes rights these are ones greatest understanding how dire inhabitable housing units When they become empowered leaders wants them will confidence tools inform about ignite passion others needed fight against system not allowing flourish That why vital continue recruitment women can catalyst change communities local government Immigrant Rights Campaigns goal aligned Causes vision goals provide necessary support training turn this grows CJJCs work leadership power Training would build capacity Tenant Clinic Oakland great resource but very limited There only one fulltime staff parttime volunteers who put hours week clinic open serve which residentsUS Census runs appointment based way make call main line leave voicemail wait get back from volunteer assesses case then refers out another organization schedules take place within next weeks assists deal tenancy issues example evictions repairs breach contract rent increase harassment illegal entry estoppel move outs deposits foreclosed properties Clinics counselors Princess Beverly Williams Chantal Garcia manage individual cases writing letters landlords California Civil Code requires habitable live prohibits retaliation ask landlord locks without proper eviction process Also Protection Ordinance defines what reiterates making unit form Mariela migrated Salvador she was three years old arrived did recognize her mother you home She aspires cosmetology school worked Macys makeup artist always has clients due talent CJJC believes people difference things uninhabitable unsafe Counselors give information client refer free reduced legal services Unlawful Detainers further actions land lords reports Once there leader apartment complex woman neighbors knowing tenant even undocumented After done outreach months part IRC team facilitating different trainings had opportunity sit down individuals attended oneonone Most interviewed were mothers strive better life themselves family obstacles come being impedes acquiring dreams Some like legally here learn speak English decent Even though husbands still need employed well since bay affordable long domestic employees janitors waitresses cooks cook help children homework sometimes childrens attend computer citizenship classes prepare day all over again Having add burden bed bugs cockroaches leaking pipes something unnecessary someone already overburdened systematic created capitalism patriarchy force physically arduous jobs places limiting professional growth amount opposed giving amnesty immigrants claim belong rearing upper middle families cooking meals cleaning restrooms restaurants where dont want pay real worth labor racism perpetuates continuation offering employment service hospitality sector American believe investing getting educated contribute society more return investment For grants DREAMers receive bachelors degree many rise above poverty chance Rosa every hour shift Aroma Caf cockroach rat infested house year sticky carpet falling apart reunited eldest until seen him grade His journey Acapulco Mexico took sleep complete night those love college knows difficult European Conquest Americas made negative consequences Latin today Recent migrants hold defined gender roles listening stories country origin United States proved strength resilience capability overcome any difficulty Yet feel smart enough felt permission husband invest outside daily tasks wife organizers letting know antigentrification Empowering capable positive task undo lifetime internalized oppression persistence continuous conversations strong allow fact forces into shadows fear immigration status These understand exist might extended knowledge exercise managers occurs threatening agent entities assist enforcing reporting raise City Hall papers prove residency intimidate dealing city officials Campaign under focuses educating population San Francisco Bay federal agencies new license Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals parents citizens Lawful Permanent Residents focused Spanish speaking Not notification translated could detrimental nonEnglish Speakers direct serious residents demand quality living Many just peeling paint faucets biggest ventilation kitchens causes problems mold parasite infestations Breathing air feces cause severe breathing allergies asthma According data available Alameda County third highest hospitalization rate among counties fixing behind wall management left hole rats percent higher than county nearly two half times Department Countys Asthma Start program proves inhome reported homes visited contained signs During All stress parent also bring financial visits medical insurance set thousands dollars visit responsibility care They either choose respond requests retaliate wanting evict matters hands leaks clean walls fumigate premises pocket income towards percentage raising But Landlords advantage widely usually does dispute Illegal days becomes valid challenges secure job creates domino effect phone disconnected evicted This lives challenge building relationship invite Know Your con monthly meeting sounded busy followup happened paying turned moved fed repair momentum dependent relationshipbuilding means communications builds barriers between resident important centers Speaking Citizen Foundation schools University Preparatory Academy door knocking larger buildings helps identifying rooted network reach spread Glendy coordinator UPA helped coordinating Trainings several topics DACA given flyers talking while doorknocking allowed met coordinated talk steps happen Steps Write letter state laws protect Send certified via USPS copy signatures Call Oaklands Codes Compliance report abuse Rent Adjustment Program reduction coordinate inspection authors vibrant culturally rich other organizations resources resilient Change needs systems powerful neighborhood right direction gentrification voices deep infestation hot water References Housing Health Habitability Retrieved httpwwwacphdorgmediahealthyhousing_factsheetpdf Fact Finder httpfactfindercensusgovfacestableservicesjsfpagesproductviewxhtmlpidACS__YR_SprodTypetable | |
| Integrating Food Access & Affordable Housing | Melanie Meisenheimer | 2015 | Community Food Security, Food Access, Food Justice, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture, Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Residents of Public Housing | Integrating Food Access & Affordable Housing is a resource guide for food access programming in affordable housing communities. It includes best practices and existing models for gardens,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Integrating Food Access Affordable Housing Melanie Meisenheimer Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Vermont Conservation Board February Foreword The work and partnerships the VHCB positions nexus states major local food affordable housing antihunger stakeholders With funds awarded from Community Foundation has undertaken Initiative explore what more can done either through policy programming improve access nutritious for all Vermonters focused three target regions Brattleboro Rutland Northeast Kingdom where regional gatherings were convened possibility new deeper collaborations address insecurity communities Executive Summary come pride itself upon its vibrant economy but percent who struggle with fresh remain out reach Some chief obstacles buying fruits vegetables lowerincome include cost transportation lack knowledge skills needed purchase store prepare foods Vermonts rural character exacerbate these making especially difficult service providers households vice versa sector that serves approximately individuals are uniquely positioned help bridge divide between partnering other groups their make accessible not only financial stability tenants also quality life health community This document offers recommendations resources related informed informational interviews working both systems conversations residents results brainstorming hosted Johnsbury includes Best practices well examples existing models around state different types including Gardens Edible Landscaping Cooking Nutrition Education Supported Agriculture CSA Farm Shares Recommendations reducing waste charitable received ensuring enhances justice guide index contacts organizations which may offer support collaborative Insecurity For looking key issue According Department Agricultures data insecure meaning they unable consistently provide themselves families sufficient figure stands jarring contrast statewide success increasing production consumption agriculture attention nationally internationally recent years due successful development communitybased highest per capita number farmers markets CSAs farm nation leads School programs school gardens VHCBs conservation efforts Forest Viability Program such Organic Farming Association Intervale Center Plate Strategic Plan have played vital roles locally grown Whether this produced actually available however subject poll University Rural Studies found income barriers about third there twotiered system diet based widely promoted ideal benefits remained exclusive those necessary produce readily lower incomes Why integrate There close connection security Both basic needs family must account two become competing priorities tight budget Foodbanks America report conducted partnership Feeding clients Foodbank forced choose paying rent mortgage least once month period measured Based served months amounts familys ability pay directly improving one will necessarily clearest obstacle meeting poverty sense problem because people dont enough money purchases obvious part solution When longer overburdened expenses However specific component play even larger role obtain hindered host Among most persistent identified difficulties obtaining then further complicated purchasing preparation preservation items sure conducive accessing participating options Each type overcome mentioned above course every option good fit abilities desires should always take precedence That being said discussed potential environments using Collaboration area ripe expansion While few currently partner like Meals Wheels coordinated Area Agencies Aging many could Ninetythree surveyed responded specifically targets members felt transferrable sites Those variety forms several possibilities following series best selection some prevalent promising edible landscaping cooking nutrition education shares interests site simultaneously build enhance control own require leadership reliable sustainable Communal Plots limited green space communal garden plot than individual plots would amount model lessen demands diffusing responsibility upkeep maintenance Complications arise example conflicts decisionmaking plants grow organic nonorganic methods distribution harvested Having agreement conflict resolution process place agreed wish participate smooth over issues helpful ensure team willing Individual Where level resident interest skill permits single household maximum degree selfsufficiency interested able care Structure Leadership reliant handful highlyinvested very vulnerable turnover Without consistent source thrive couple fall apart One avenue dependent just volunteers contract distribute responsibilities among participants smaller populations schools Boys Girls Clubs Practices engagement colleges broaden pool invested added benefit building connections wider Continuous bring into form leaders Gardening intimidating concept little experience growing therefore increase buyin lessening intimidation factor giving confidence tend ties need structure Leaders peertopeer within invaluable resource Additional educational Garden Network UVM Extenstions Master Gardener Composter Populationbased considerations demographics considered design projects serve primarily elderly disabled accessibility Raised beds minimize bending waist proximity physical units convenient walkways easily water sources factors incorporating activities engage children instill appreciation familiarity rest lives GROW workshop Barre City Elementary Photo courtesy GFGM What saying Enthusiasm gardening varies greatly important elicit feedback when considering project stated feel too much effort payoff did share time was others empowering activity gave them tenant explained difference doesnt lets feed ourselves mother remarked her teenage daughter consumed far since had started reactions makes clear input sought beforehand determine whether desire Tools Physical Resources Basic soil first steps planning arent tools supplies prohibitive Providing supply checked made during specified hours way reduce possible small grant funding equipment VCGN listed VCGNs website wwwvcgnorg Case Study Highgate Apartments Highgates program integrates closely tied classes offered Good Medicine Residents want join learn fundamental crops herbs supported environment After request contained bed installed backyard begin individually works Thanks integration same staff teaches integral serving location meals childrens summer cited property management having boosted curb appeal pairs topic covered incorporates herbalism addition came realization often know how use Lessons strong focus seasonality teaching maximize seasonal donated stores class curriculum flexible adapted whom suffer dietrelated conditions diabetes heart disease Recipes prepared lessons generally gleaned helps keep costs down Because yearround multiyear been peer leader diffuse impact Contact instructor Sandra Lory mandalabotanicalsgmailcom Social Services Coordinator Doug Hemmings dhemmingsmaloneypropertiescom information Note lot enthusiasm your nonprofits funders approached great already exists racebased concerns complex contentious From perspective ideally culturally appropriate cases mean conventional retailbased supermarkets rather stigma attached oppressed social racial Americas long history exploiting agricultural labor subjugation denial land credit thing afford buy supermarket market leisure whose negative histories hobby another establish paradigm cannot retail prices expected instead viable pursue careful rely heavily ultimately unsustainable ineffective ignores population Here questions consider Are included implementation sunlight Will lowermaintenance introducing onto grounds foodproducing landscape built home reliably producing established Since designs purpose ornamental ways lowhanging fruit Maintenance order perennials relatively lowmaintenance Examples incorporated apples pears blueberries raspberries blackberries Plants located live wellutilized planted watering Before installing ensured senior Addison County struggled originally later died still approach institutional longstanding Landscapes developing Toolkit toolkit research set guidelines implement trees berry bushes etc Would full advantage properly maintained see useful opportunity stuff referring Another participates regularly pointed she gained better taking prescription drugs seen empowerment stating gives you try things think outside box crucial any initiative folks incorporate regular eating habits true experiencing intergenerational These adults likely relying processed historically characterized government aid exposure paired virtually helping complement strengthen each Location common concern voiced educators faced simply getting attend workshops Considering preexisting claims surest attendance gather spaces kitchens hosting learning Easier yet events draw attempting get signup obligation meal coffee hour gathering taste testing interactive lesson Duration curriculums short durations certain advantages Shortterm sixweek Free Learning Kitchen requires less instructors easier commitment parties involved year round ongoing longterm interact consistency greater impacts arguably Seasonality allows add diets lowest producers Incentives participation incentives tailored appealing providing bag ingredients recreate demonstrated recipe homes dual encourages while practice learned step toward translated Other provision vouchers stand promise snack kitchen otherwise lacking PopulationBased Considerations matter used responsive accomplished formally surveys informally continued open dialogue Many seniors emphasis managing healthrelated dietary restrictions lowsodium lowsugar preparing easy chew Families lowcost healthy snacks kids Curriculum illiteracy effective reaching illiterate Smaller participatory Childcare involvement parents designed replicable locations Participants meet weekly basis fundamentals tips balanced dish group put Classes organized middleschool age young lowincome organization organize provides aids cover demonstrations worthwhile raise additional send Partnerships formerly known Authority recently eight participated Property Manager Chelsea Nunez says loved labels healthier decisions grocery collaborated Memorial Hospitals Health Team Blueprint Nancy Schaefer Coach explains certainly anything wasnt partially heatandserve positive noted increased occurrence shared ideas recipes friends neighbors held receive involving unique Reactions although allow became apparent speaking women free woman wonderful stipulated Half didnt push connect movement inclusive terms interchangeably general refer shareholders subscription fee farmer beginning season anticipation duration onesizefitsall vary fairly adaptable characteristics Cost Payment Method drawback traditional reliance upfront payments seasons costprohibitive living finding alternative payment Currently NOFAVT subsidized qualify reducedprice incomeeligible burden installments SquaresVT EBT pointofsale POS machine receipt schedule arranged grower low growers offering bargain lowercost subsidizing contributions higherincome Others instituted sliding Delivery seeking consideration delivered dropoff scattered point neighboring properties current services coordinator pickup deliver Level Choice Traditional preselected assortment fields choice find choices aspects maximizing attractive dignity allowing shop picking quantities framework provided voucher redeemed dollar variable reflect question quantity limitations arthritis dental problems slice Growers limit vitamin Krich greens interfere anticoagulants commonly prescribed Recipients tastes preferences taken formal informal facilitated coordinate higher diminish familiar card storage simple Lowerincome agency Boardman Hill Farms Senior Share Bardwell House particular takes Houses Downtown Farmers Market issued across street lasts weeks save Winter harder tighter Greg Cox owner act his respect Greatest Generation finds extra expanding natural next him nocost thanks subsidies USDAs picked eliminates coordination away charity trip physically socially stimulating Resident Sherri DurginCampbell stipulates contact coxveghotmailcom sharonepmanagementcom Connects Neighborhood choicebased threetiered pricing Fullpriced subsidize Five farms pick size Payments asked week advance losses Additionally opt Hanna Jenkins summerlong understand sort challenging hinder enrolling distributed marketstyle format coming Green Street pickout central meant afternoon spend chatting theneighborhoodmarketgmailcom near Could bringing gleaning divert excess wasted foodinsecure mobility special hurdle comes nature extensive recipients influence eventually improvements room advancement previously closing gaps coordinators seems frequently significant portion goes reasons case item Produce sometimes large before bad donating communicate delivery tip sheets advice developed along unmanageable lightly sliced bagged frozen perhaps extend begun tastetesting demonstration member pantries encourage inform abundance Distribution someone association Decreasing Waste Charitable manageable task bags potatoes slicing unmanageably cabbages half Small tipsheets processing donations future strides underserved harnessing potentially Support Home SASH pilot Through arrange drops bulk semicharitable brought Lunchbox mobile operated Mountain GMFTS Bus Shrewsbury Institute Agricultural SAGE run Act Universal Recycling Law allies pursuit Preventing entering stream becoming priority Its opportunities light fact incentive consequently disposal Does does promote Just Rather everyone eat seeks selfreliance prioritizes authority dismantle rooted oppression expects solutions equitable communitydriven addresses driven listening leading authorities antipoverty understanding face integrated Related previous voice heard structural race gender grapple root human right recognize United States produces American ask why Structural inequalities shaped colonization continue peoples relationship today indigenous color customary inferior unavailable Recognizing break barrier Ensuring Programming Promotes Justice cultural appropriateness context designing honor traditions assimilating version Making indicates persons independence position fulfill Projects shift dependence Emergency assistance components fighting relied primary Independence overlapping intertwined world confusing navigate without background collaboration Reaching Out affiliated expertise seek connecting Simply sending email brief explanation eligibility determined required start conversation Explanation Eligibility Median Income AMI annually Urban Development HUD Depending publicly funded restricted earn median Nonprofit All earning projectbased rental accompanying pays monthly utilities minds thinking Guide Working Providers They managed nonprofit forprofit company Servicesupported Provides coordinates independently frailty mental illness Supportive intended wellness counseling employment maintain managers oversee multiple concerned public Their facilities Not wellbeing supportive liaison companies exclusively exception Family wellpositioned liaisons demographic Staff critical ally longevity online Finance Agencys Directory Rental DoARH httpwwwhousingdataorgdoarh reserved Directories county httpsashvtorg Offers technical gardenbased outreach farmtoschool Jess Hyman jessvcgnorg Extension Gardeners Certified trained horticulture volunteer Heather Carrington heathercarringtonuvmedu Composters composting Works install agroecosystems facilitate end Meghan Giroux meghanvermontediblelandscapescom homeopathic remedies handson balancing Anna Kaufman akaufmanhungerfreevtorg Contacts ExtensionExpanded EFNEP eligible caregivers expecting mothers teens httpwwwuvmeduextensionfoodefnep State Amy Davidson amydavidsonuvmedu Harvest Month Includes storing promoting Website httpwwwvermontharvestofthemonthorg Becca Mitchell rmitchellgmftsorg NOFAVTs links Michael michaelnofavtorg Erin Buckwalter erinnofavtorg Brattleboroarea Mobile Kitchens Operated converted bus travels throughout organically Joan Aleshire joanaleshirevermontelnet Schools Northern brings foodbased northern Kathryn Hansis khansisgmftsorg distributions partnered Alex Bornstein abornsteinvtfoodbankorg Gleaning Distributes shelves centers Michelle Wallace mwallacevtfoodbankorg Regional offices wwwvermontseniorsorg HelpLine Formerly cnunezbrattleborohousingorg Lorelei Morissette lmorrissettebrattleborohousingorg Christine Hazzard chazzardbrattleborohousingorg Continuum Care Collaborative players homelessness Joshua Davis jdavismorningsideshelterorg Emily Clever emilywindstonproutyorg Morningside Shelter Director Lee Trapeni ltrapenimorningsideshelterorg Stewart Management Crawford West Dover Vernon ncrawfordstewartpropertynet Mike Kemp Bellows Falls Westminster mkempstewartpropertynet WindhamWindsor Trust Deb Zak Asset dzakwwhtorg Tim Callahan tcallahanwwhtorg Homeless Prevention Deborah Hall Deborahhpcvtorg Dismas Valerie Page CoDirector Valeriedismasofvermontorg Elisabeth Kulas ekulashousingrutlandorg Laura McIvor lmcivorhousingrutlandorg Mandala Transitional Cheryl McKenzie Camgmailcom Alicia Malay aliciambgmailcom Carol Keefe ckeeferhavtorg Gail Gorruso ggorrusorhavtorg Meagher Occupancy Assistant cmeagherstewartpropertynet Alliance Terri Sunderman Lamoille Hardwick terriapmvtcom Covered Bridge Irasburg Steve Clark sclarkcoveredbridgeorg Partnership Jim Lovinsky jimlamoillehousingorg Maxine Adams Maxinelamoillehousingorg Action NEKCA Joe Patrissi jpatrissinekcavtorg Brooke Brittell Associate Outreach bbrittellnekcavtorg CaledoniaEssex Jan Rossier jrossiernekcavtorg Orleans Kathy Metras kmetrasnekcavtorg Edge Trisha Ingalls Relations Special CEO trishairuraledgeorg Dan Haycook Engagement Specialist danhruraledgeorg Robin Burnash Caledonia 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| The Harvest Process: Maximizing Local Food Infrastructure to Benefit the… | Nora Leccese | 2015 | Emergency Food Network, Environment and Natural Resources, Food Banks, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Service Providers | The Harvest Process catalogues case studies of processing projects within charitable food organizations around the country. Nora synthesized the information from the case studies and identified recommendations… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Harvest Process Maximizing Local Food Infrastructure Benefit the Charitable System Vermont Nora Leccese Emerson Hunger Fellow Table Contents Introduction Chapter Barriers and Opportunities for Case Studies Strategies Appropriate Recommendations For Processing Partnership Between VTFB CAE Acknowledgements Center Agricultural Economy Foodbank Congressional Free NOFA FEED Housing Conservation Board Ben Jerrys Foundation Community Chris Meehan Michelle Wallace Bryn Oakleaf Lisa Pitcher Paul Costello Farm Plate Network Theresa Snow Tina Bevington Bruce Mullen Laurel Ferland Andrea Solazzo Maggie Riley Bethany Dunbar Connor Gorham Annie Rowell Alissa Mathews Ruby Dale Brown Kyle Gilbert Hardwick Dinner parents Kathleen McCormick Michael Special thanks Sarah Waring indispensible mentorship friendship Jon Wogman wise words intrepid field site partner Melanie Meisenheimer Shine You mission engage public building regenerative locally based healthy food system through collaboration opportunities access hunger relief educational outreach providing infrastructure houses Venture which multiuse processing facility offers business incubation support services such recipe process development copacking valueadded farms Through these VFVCs job creation strengthen Vermonts local network further build agricultural economy February nleccesehungercenterorg undertook this research fall discover how could benefit charitable determine foster between two sectors flourishing movement Specifically they sought understand expand minimally surplus They invited role National with conduct exploratory project produce set recommendations part fellowship work Over course five months interviewed pantry clients coordinators attended congregate meals conducted indepth case studies projects around state country produced analysis existing value chain resources within found that CAEs also accomplished affordably careful planning product creative partnerships provide labor This report catalogues findings connect available networks create more just equitable all discusses farm surpluses needs barriers lowincome Vermonters presents strategies help mitigate cost minimal highlights specific supporting foodprocessing partnership Matching Surplus Need produces worldclass signs rich line highways farmers markets grocery store shelves across midst bounty can easy overlook fact not have enough meet their basic one children experiences hardship According estimates Salvation Farms there are million pounds each year quarter captured statewide gleaning efforts Given information action enhance capture distribution practical well moral imperative billion output composed dairy products supply milk cheese lamb root crops sweet corn pumpkin apples honey maple syrupmore than items feed ourselves though must rely imports fulfill remainder our commodity There wholesale businesses pair small ventures critical mass make resilient intricate has been clear need only fresh but simple accessible prepare eat Minimal light diminishes cooking serving Simply put industrial preparation packaging consumption later date foremost laborsaving measure secondarily method preservation While most people associate rise popularity availability processed rising obesity rates artificial ingredients act simply aggregating raw preparing scale efficient individual Facts wwwhungerfreevtorglearnwhatistheissue Strategic Plan Year Sustainable Jobs Fund Updated May Consumption Individuals informal interviews managers meal participants identified main addressed Cost Fresh often expensive budget largely inaccessible insecure families Familiarity different varieties Receiving already packaged increased likelihood will select initial trials package labels include recipes Preparation time Prepackaged reduces takes healthful typically difficult task working other responsibilities constraints Access kitchen facilities Some prepared microwave consumed making easier without stove cutting board pots pans Physical ability Processed Produce Pilot spring many elders said due arthritis health conditions cut large cabbages squash Providing prepackaged senior populations would undoubtedly increase themselves Distribution Pantries pantries experience several direct purchase outlined Chart Partners surveyed had monthly allow them additional either give something else able cannot afford any price considering greater note points Agency Natural Resources inquiry Nina Gauge summer did adequate refrigeration freezer storage may faced tradeoff storing protein vegetables limited space constraint secondary overcome running drive outfit survey partners October catalogue assets sites regarding were highly interested from Senior Meal Sites federally subsidized thus guaranteed budgets prize consistency because plan menus least month advance Their challenge order bulk regional national companies offer Although interest supervisors place orders Reinhart similar company third entity incorporate logistical barrier prevented using Opportunity Substitute purchased retail outlets Currently respondents source Hannaford WalMart distributors like Foods All willing substitute canned fruits buy alternate bank especially comparable convenient demand point below Senator Sanders Photo courtesy sanderssenategov expanded focused was estimated aggregate per among primary concern both three factors adjusted keep costs low when materials maintaining some flexibility areas outlook very promising combination discussed following chapters adaptable scalable financially solvent model Hierarchy Objectives Increase lowering objective corresponds Goal Maximize capabilities Manage Decrease waste Note publication levels management priority Estimate Demand From And derived series ten California Cairo should noted rare world restrictive These selected represent broad range models relevant Innovative responses highlighted along novel funding capacity accomplish nearly tasks Key Findings programs use volunteer donated opposed market rate located suburban towns successful key forprofit publicsector offered Only Regional Bank Oklahoma operated funded venture entirely independently Seven used exclusively material input complimentary inputs Most regular crew dedicated volunteers increases efficiency less needed orient crews consistently those cases days week Mural Good Shepherd Spectrum Generations Auburn httpwwwgsfborg httpwwwspectrumgenerationsorg Two years ago created organization called community center thriving culture Maine Area Aging engaged Meals Wheels money catering employ fulltime staff person When reached out see done processes seven hours day cadre sheriffs department alternative school over past contracting Feeding Mainers program itself shipments couldnt distribute rapidly prevent spoilage recognized entities about finding banks First looked tomato marinara sauce proved too timeconsuming therefore prohibitively then Walmart prices applesauce frozen broccoli realized reach complex required Together decided paid cents pound cover pay buying far flown tomatoes zucchini surges manager recently invested vacuum sealer brought down production One accommodate pallet puts cap eager continue finetune Strategy Choose Raw Material Around diverse sources foods military dry goods gleaned makes sense prioritize before More specifically item find abundant efficiently VFVC Charge Value Added Fee fee VAP common tool processors means charges into added usually resold steady buyer Just Peachy Salsa South Jersey Pennsauken Township wwwfbsjorg looking unconventional revenue streams focusing connected peach copacker near discovered peaches going cosmetically imperfect Additionally dumping fees dispose nutritious arranged salsa sold bring funds operations Campbells Soup Company got wind expertise pitter peeler outfitted rest operation employees gathered weekends label box jars Each jar retailers region Initial Recovery Project University Arkansas School Law suggests indeed legal destined protections Samaritan Act might remain intact pumps eliminates boon provides Create Revenue Generating Product currently annually cows ranks nationally states greatest high indicate capturing producer cobranded stream distributed Cheese advantageous pilot pasteurization repackage hard fluid Dairy producers donate minimize own losses individually brand potential byproducts diary example skim manufacture ice cream pasteurizers Align prominent flagship innovative nutrition want share enthusiastic donating Finding strong reality given climate generosity strategy seems good fit mutual goals Morrisville salvationfarmsorg redistribution Central extensive vision resilience sovereignty saw addition pack lightly volumes absorbed immediately East State Correctional Facility potatoes winter bags pallets originally old outbuilding formerly sawmill repurposed barn sorting bagging station inmate staffs packing six men sort Inmates hour packed culled imperfections future renovate loading doc longterm clearing house hopes creating autonomous Creative Labor Partnerships optimized vegetable full eighthour Due hiring possible However new thorough protocol orientation offset unfamiliarity environment workforce organizations training during Packed corrections Courtesy Preserve Second Middle Tennessee Nashville httpsecondharvestmidtnorg operates cookchill manufacturing boilinabag USDAinspected ensuring agencies nutritional traypack solutions dual oven placed microwavesafe compartmental trays sealed freshness Tray ideal MealsOn daycare feeding Mobile Pantry drypack sloppy joe mix sells although wonderful does fly off shipping exploring preserving chiefly green beans crop area run difficulty yet permission glean experimenting sit liquid Extra Helpings City wwwregionalfoodbankorg dehydrated fiberrich four kinds dinners including chili soup proteinrich Textured Vegetable Protein sodium fiber shelf stable declining appeal customers spice sell hold brings resourceintensive wellreceived Banks Make Part Budget intention distributing free fundraise acquire grant who negligible funders sustainability heavier focus Model Comparison Lay Groundwork Clear Communication Designate qualitycontrol calls arrangements transportation decision cancel Carefully Select variety undervalued suited carrots efficiencies come specialized attachment processor carrot sticks preexisting standard operating procedures familiarity mixed Green popular Root unpopular believe better received intensive ordering greens Using framework first pursue Squash peeled cubed cooked maximize life Ensure Strict Quality Control ensure yield final volume yields drop spoiled spent kitchens get discouraged lose enthusiasm Meet Minimum Quantities eight ninehour workday scheduled proportion setting cleaning shrinks number worked With recommended quantities Efficiency manages host discount schedule same amount clean threehour session sevenhour Filling allows smaller rental causes Consistency valuable prescheduled weekend Build Production experienced familiar another Because prohibitive marketrate corporate groups necessary opportunity entering develop gain ideas connections career service Northeast Kingdom expressed single devote however relationships Bulk round coop shopping list packages finished second once runs smoothly individuals enormous Funding effective charged front recoup committed paying Aggregate option seeking subsidize size highlight centralize seek long ambitious cobranding significant contribution Conclusion become reason prevalent banking side presented hope simplify logistics sustainable intuitive complementary strengths table vital reliable comprehensive foundation social safety net exists incubate agile non profit organizational risk larger hub its kind leader endeavor divert options income inclusive |
| SNAP Outreach in the Magnolia State: A Resource for Social… | Madeline Becker | 2015 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | SNAP Outreach in the Magnolia State is a toolkit for social service providers in the Jackson metropolitan area interested in conducting SNAP outreach at their organization. Based… Read more | Emerson Fellow | SNAPOutreachintheMagnoliaState AResourceforSocialServiceProviders CreatedbyMadelineBeckerstClassEmersonFellowforsocial serviceagenciesfightinghungerintheJacksonmetroareaandfor theCongressionalHungerCenter MadelinewouldliketothanktheentirestaffoftheGoodSamaritanCenterin JacksonMississippifortheirvaluableinsightsguidanceandsupportaswellasthe organizationsclientswhocontributedtheirpersonalstoriestothisproject DearCommunityPartner ThankyouforyourinterestinSNAPFoodStampOutreach AsasocialserviceproviderinthestateofMississippiyouunderstandtheimpactof hungerinourcommunitiesTheSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgramorSNAP formerlyknownasfoodstampsisoneimportanttoolinthefightagainsthungerSNAP providesahungersafetynettomillionsofAmericanswhoneedanextrahandevery monthThisresourcewhichincludesinformationaboutSNAPinMississippiandtools socialserviceorganizationscanusetoincorporateSNAPoutreachintotheirworkis designedtogiveasecondhandtosocialserviceproviderswhoregularlyassistSNAPD eligiblepersonsTheresourceincludesthreesections IWhyWeNeedSNAPOutreach IIUnderstandingBarrierstoSNAPinMississippi IIIMississippiSNAPOutreachToolkit SectiononegivesanupdateonSNAPparticipationinMississippiandoutlinesthe programsrolefightingpovertystatewideSectiontwowhichincludessurveyresponses fromSNAPrecipientsandfromfoodpantriesprovidesanoverviewofthechallenges facedbySNAPapplicantsandofferssuggestionsforsimplifyingtheapplicationprocess throughtheextensionofcurrentSNAPoutreachorthroughtheincorporationofnew SNAPoutreachefforts FinallythetoolkitinsectionthreewillempowerMississippianslikeyouwhoare interestedinSNAPoutreachThetoolkitincludesfliersaSNAPapplicationinstruction bookletandotherresourcesbuiltspecificallytoaddressthebarriersdescribedin sectiontwo AlthoughcreatedbyandforpeoplelivinginJacksonMississippithistoolkitcanbe tailoredtoothercommunitiesacrossthecountryworkingtoincreaseaccesstoSNAP ThankyouagainforjoiningusinthiseffortTogetherwecanworktoreducehungerin ourcommunitiesthroughSNAPoutreach Sincerely Madeline Becker MadelineBecker BillEmersonHungerFellow stClassD TableofContents OverviewoftheSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram ImportanceofSNAPinMississippicommunities WhatbarriersdoMississippiansfaceinapplyingforSNAP DIntroductiontotheSNAPrecipientsurvey DResultsoftheSNAPrecipientsurvey HowcanwehelpclientsovercomebarrierstoSNAP DSNAPoutreachforsocialserviceproviders DResultsofthesocialserviceprovidersurvey IntroductiontotheToolkit ToolkitContents DSectionGuidetoAssistingClients DHelpingYourClientsisaSNAP DSectionSNAPoutreachfliers DBuyingGoodFoodisaSNAP DDoYouQualifyforSNAP DNutritiousfoodflier DEconomicbenefitsflier DSectionAdditionalMaterials DSNAPcrosswordandkey DSNAPapplication DMDHSlocationsnearJackson IVAppendix SampleSNAPrecipientsurvey Samplesocialserviceprovidersurvey Demographicinformation Fullsurveyresults AcrossthenationovermillionAmericanscurrentlyparticipateintheSupplemental NutritionAssistanceProgramSNAPConsideredthenationsmostimportantantiA hungerprogramSNAPprovideslowAincomeAmericanswithahungersafetynet Eligiblehouseholdsreceivemonthlybenefitsthatcanbeusedtopurchasefoodata licensedretailerwithsomeexceptionsTodaybenefitsareaccessedonanElectronic BenefitsTransferEBTcardratherthanthroughpaperstampswhichhasincreasedthe integrityofSNAPbyreducingtraffickinganderrorrates AccordingtotheCenteronBudgetandPolicyPrioritiesSNAPkeptmillion AmericansincludingmillionchildrenoutofpovertyinByensuringthey havemoneytopurchasefoodSNAPfreesupresourcesforindividualsandfamiliesto spendonothernecessitiessuchasmedicineortransportation SNAPisespeciallycriticalinMississippiwhichcurrentlyranksthinthenationinfood securityInoneinfiveMississippiansparticipatedinSNAPcomparedwithonein sevenpeopleintheUnitedStatesasawholeMostSNAPrecipienthouseholdsin MississippiincludeachildinfactinofSNAPrecipientsinMississippiwere childrenthemselves BecausethefederalgovernmentfundstheprogramanincreaseinSNAPbenefits providesaneconomicstimulusforstateswherethebenefitsarespentThestimulusis quicktooestimatesfromtheCenteronBudgetandPolicyPrioritiessuggestmost householdsspendabouthalfoftheirbenefitswithinaweekofreceivingthemmaking theprogramanefficientandreliableboosttolocalbusinesseseachmonthItis estimatedthatinaweakeconomyeveryadditionaldollarinSNAPbenefitscan generateuptoineconomicactivityInforexampleSNAPbenefitsadded aboutmilliontoMississippiseconomyForcomparisontheMississippistate FoodResearchandActionCenterSNAPFoodStampParticipationRetrievedfromhttpfracorgreportsAandresourcessnapfoodA stampAmonthlyAparticipationAdata HotfoodsfoodsintendedtobeeateninAstorevitaminspetfoodsalcoholicbeveragestobaccoandothernonAfooditemsmaynotbepurchased usingSNAPbenefits RosenbaumDSNAPErrorRatesatAll |
| The Dallas Summer Meals Sponsor Council: a Collaborative Approach to… | Julia Kortrey | 2015 | Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | The Dallas Summer Meals Sponsor Council: a Collaborative Approach to Summer Meals is a case study on the development and efficacy of Dallas’s sponsor coalition. The report… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Dallas County Summer Meals Sponsor Council Collaborative Approach Texas Hunger Initiative Julia Kortrey Emerson National Fellow February DALLAS COUNTY SUMMER MEALS SPONSOR COUNCIL Khasjflkassss Call the Table Ending Washington Sydney Fang Bill KEY TERMS Food Service Program SFSP Also referred summer feeding federal nutrition program that provides free nutritious meals children lowerincome areas during summertime when school not session breakfast lunch snack supper ages and under Seamless Option SSO continuation School Lunch NSLP Breakfast SBP schools can run time This follows slightly different rules for meal requirements reimbursement rates per but functions with same purpose known Contracting Entity sponsors are heart USDA Meal sponsor contracts directly State agency overall management operations one more sites also called While responsible operation must ensure access available eligible their communities nonprofit organization unit local municipal county tribal government Site site physical location approved where served supervised period Sites located recreation centers playgrounds parks churches community day camps housing projects complexes migrant Indian reservations Department Agriculture TDA administrator Sponsors contract programs Vendor vendor thirdparty food service company prepares from follow strict guidelines own selfprep act Average Daily Participation ADP average number participating each calculated level state help measure impact INTRODUCTION During year millions receive reduced priced through But out seeks fill this gap providing throughout However only about qualify nationwide participate Several barriers prevent kids accessing these such awareness safety social stigma Local states have been working overcome challenges coordinated efforts nonprofits districts agencies Programs united close participation child goes hungry Through shared vision eliminating hunger area Baylor Universitys THI United Way Metropolitan UWMD convened fall Composed works diligently increase efficiency effectiveness order healthy every reducing increasing capacity serve greater ensuring has meaningful positive experience After months research strategic planning first met November sponsordriven programming focuses following objectives Continuously improve childs training support operational success including marketing promotion increased coverage information youth engagement volunteer recruitment fundraising Actively collaborate share best practices Focus mission less timeconsuming administrative tasks will liaison collective concerns streamlining dialogue simplify processes reduce complexities Map Gap Feeding America Web Feb Now starting its second building off lessons learned seeking establish sustainable structure region Based feedback Councils focusing four key focus coming years outreach quality cost excellence advocacy document insight work opportunities ending how fighting Data Source North Bank TheHungerCenterofNorthTexas researchnbDataSources TexasDepartmentofAgriculture CaliperCorporaon Poverty Although may land opportunity many poverty remain serious challenge rate since while population grown Moreover disproportionately affected people color Hispanics African Americans NonHispanic Whites ranks worst cities over million now With than facing insecurity there wait they need Mayors Taskforce Briefing City Hall Aug Ibid insecure live YEAR DEVELOPING UNIFIED PLATFORM FOR AREA SPONSORS Why had before creation exceptionally high serving landscape faced relating duplicitous competition possessed few resources foster found highly competitive environment competing still struggling meet needs atrisk Hence needed unified approach all could Recognizing potential robust diverse employed other collaborative models like Milwaukees meeting Development coalition fulfill interests benchmarking organizations identifying two developed Working Dallasbased Bain Consultings Inspire team surveyed council provide would engaged within respondents were interested both addressing well growing full believing next felt advertising Ultimately creating effectively come table goal Launched supports currently Goals Objectives HIGHLIGHTS accomplished great deal our targeted timely deliverables event Below overview some most exciting accomplishments TDAUSDA Presentation Session part strategy build stronger partnership between hosted regional representatives January provided ask questions address Mapping Analysis performed mapping analysis unmet helped enabling make informed decision grow Marketing Outreach customizable flyers yard signs Labeled Free Available Here English Spanish bright orange simple message was effective reused Handout Representatives answering members Yard posted CONTINUED Power Created given develop depth These books activity guides engage curriculum requiring little equipment KickOff Events campaign supported kickoff events week hosting sporting hulahoops basketballs additional materials media volunteers Timeline Year Kids playing Kickoff Event BUILDING CAPACITY AND PROVIDING TARGETED SUPPORT came August reconvened evaluate efficacy plan future wanted what worked did longterm process interviewed approximately inform drive METHODOLOGY Interview Design interview designed conducted inperson implementer take minutes administer divided into three sections sought answer overarching How What running summation responses identify engages meaningfully Additionally interviews ways leadership consistent meetings Examining Part survey delve further numerous asked basic regards staffing types national surveys recognized unique sheer necessitated closer examination understand nuances learning tailor complement Identifying preparation designing compiled various publications reference successful approaches typically activities financial menu costs incorporated successes SFSPSSO Likewise used assess extent which implementing any employing them Finally compiling assessing among allowed examine whether relevant feasible Determining For III inaugural determine involvement value added interest collaborating conjunction parts section enabled connections organizational structures groups TABLE Interviewed All Representation Number Served Demographics Using list who active invited representing see communitybased nonschool chiefly CACFPSFSP church Figure Among coinciding Great Recession numbers similarly reflect composition sizes according data FIGURE ORGANIZATION TYPE Districts SFSPCACFP Only Government Agency Other Community Organizations Church FINDINGS HOW RUN THEIR PROGRAMS operate variety ranging type paid employees having least once tended sporadic volunteered specific integral components insufficient replacements staff primarily assigned nonessential roles greeting packing delivery vehicles Types operated district sponsored public Outside almost Boys Girls Clubs FREQUENCY TYPES SITES SCHOOL NONSCHOOL Frequency Schools Centers Parks FaithBased Camps Housing Complexes NonSchool apartments half faithbased ends drops instance virtually whole spans weeks exclusively length long noted continued CACFP several expressing expansion offered snacks hot days citing preference vended indicated lower primary reasons cited large size scale reason SERVED Snacks Percentage Programming Some frequently apartment very satisfied somewhat neither nor unsatisfied Growth intended continue being unsure expressed levels new maintain desire daily surpassed current decrease change stayed decreased WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES OPPORTUNITIES RUNNING Depending scope achieved range rated past either excellent good fair growth lack issues unforeseen summers Barriers substantial presented getting Lack followed congregate heat accessibility locating appropriate due especially challenging excessive Transportation stated major Challenges When biggest onethird greatest Specifically unclear communication inconsistent directives arduous audit included turnover coordinator compliance general logistics finance budgeting Successes Despite BARRIERS INDICATED PARTICIPATION Awareness Congregate Stigma Safety Operational Issues Partnerships Managing Costs costmanagement essential component doing keep costeffective Overwhelmingly managing higher limited ability Many using donations offset covered Planning manage CAN HELP attended helpful GREATEST Staffing Financial SUCCESSES Increase Quality Logistics Learning networking benefits interviewees attendance often speak helpfulness attend Future Support BENEFITS Signs Flyers Meeting Networking Best Practices FUTURE DESIRED FROM Advertising Expansion Advocacy Workshops Training Collaboration Response common theme Over receiving wanting workshops trainings sharing relationships andor strengthening advocate Interest expected willingness topics willing schoolrelated particularly INTEREST COLLABORATION RESEARCH SUMMARY NEXT STEPS Overall view valuable resource improving particular desired tailored considered adjusted sponsorspecific together From evaluating diving deeper threepronged steps expanded sponsorled First continuing includes Second expanding impactful novice experienced Third supporting solutions collaborations get create strategies identified effort connect recognize making strives created Recognition outline reinforce FOCUS MARKETING OUTREACH Strategy Continued dissemination promote Continue Promote calling texting find nearest Expanded Provide begins allow finetune Use body Advertise radio farreaching channels Redouble July mitigate drop Develop distribute material Conduct leaders highneed SponsorLed Coordinate District Group direct students after waive closest FOOD COST QUALITY Help Create distribution rating database Yelp satisfaction places procure decisions buy Identify yeararound model Cost Harness buying power foodbuying club central points enjoying wearing Kid Hungry sunglasses PROGRAMMING helping strengthen guide navigate options indepth Playworks teaches settings enable catering difficult Bounce houses playtime OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE ADVOCACY interface platforms Share webinars Adopt include mock feel prepared audits visits Nutrition Departments TDAapproved items RECOGNITION PROGRAM recognition Modeled FRACs Standards Excellence system recognizes overcoming possible optin Gold Silver Bronze use reputation Participating recruit retain previous Whether ratings grant eliminate Process consist visit set conduct brief note observations checklist evaluated criteria related Mesquite ISD proclamation mayor Defining Ratings shapes fits Our earn towards regulations engaging should bronze awarded above give TDAs minimum offer welcoming exceed They demonstrate commitment offering significant surpass silver highest education extensive targeting Guidelines Area Level Must posters banners distributed aware Hosts coordinators Employs specifically older Visits surrounding neighborhood tell families Promoted Menu appealing manner Offers fresh fruits raw vegetables multiple times Serves main entree monthly Holds foodtasting learn want eat servings entrees meat alternates Opportunities everyday Operates Receives score excelllent CONCLUSION childhood requires committed grows strengthens adapt facilitate expand reinforcing kid CONTACT Loretta Landry Child Specialist Regional Office Email loretta_landrybayloredu Jessica Galleshaw Director Health Impact Initiatives jgalleshawunitedwaydallasorg | |
| The Family Garden Demonstration Project Evaluation | Wendy Ortiz | 2015 | Community Food Security, Monitoring and Evaluation | Field Reports | The Family Garden Demonstration Project Evaluation is an assessment of the fall demonstration garden project which highlights the strengths, challenges, best practices and potential future directions of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | FAMILY GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT EVALUATION Updated February Evaluation and Report Completed Wendy Ortiz Emerson National Hunger Fellow GardenSoxx Kit Contents Tubes Care Guide Garden Fresh Recipe Book Vegetable Seed Packets Watering Can Photo taken Brother Bills Helping Hand WesleyRankin Community Center ______________________ Every day felt like new adventure for waiting see what would sprout This project has really inspired While searching the internet discovered that there are all kinds modern ways keep garden small space with limited amounts time looking forward getting more involved growing food The Butler Family Introduction Collaboration Initiative Faith Solutions Action Team Dallas Coalition Issues Solution Demonstration Project Purpose Methods Statistical Results Demographics Participants Maintenance Experiences Practices Challenges Yield How Gardening Experience Planting Date Affected Discussion Goal Assess And Much Improved Food Insecurity Determine Best For Growing Vegetables Northern Texas Climate Analyze Impact Had Families Relationship With Their Host Orgnaization Recommendations Visions Future TABLE CONTENTS Pebbles Apartment Week September nine interfaith organizations congregations came together pilot local effort address insecurity among lowincome families greater area uses gardens make vegetables accessible access healthy were developed faithdriven organization based Ohio supplement intake equip them gardening education live out Gospel Christ through community outreach successfully implemented throughout expanded their programming nationwide internationally whose mission empower faithbased combat hunger within communities contacted bring After months development faith participated first Participating hoped duplicate goals successful results previous projects empowering lowresourced improve nutrition own homes County creation direct response high rates experienced Texans Department Agriculture defines uncertain availability nutritious foods ability these due lack resources national rate whereas state insecure Texan children Get Fed North Bank Web Jan counties along TexasMexico border suffer highest almost double average remaining follow same trajectory widespread residents experience higher than Countys population struggling seniors had choose between medical care paying heatutilities Physical emotional spiritual health too often compromised when poverty daily reality this can cause increased physical stressors since symptoms larger sociopolitical structure upholds institutional racism classism color intersects exacerbated poor economic neighborhoods lowfunded schools underemployment mental concerns immigration status insurance intersection circumstances poses greatest risks threats Insufficient nonnutritious puts risk demonstrate developmental growth exhibit behavioral social challenges living fixed income while facing mobility issues forces meeting dietary needs other basic necessities such medicine Federal Local Nutrition Programs Households above line eligible fewer federal programs SNAP reduced priced lunches because eligibility ceilings typically closer household Furthermore one three states takes personal assets into account applying benefits criteria decreases subsidized thousands increases reliance efforts end banks nonprofit churches distribute Child Rate Healthy Ford Richard Why Poor Stay New York Times Mar Feb Feeding America Expanding Access Research basis However expansive may they relegated providing temporary relief not root causes Though provide immediate measures replace need regional expansion safety net including preventative adequate affordable housing quality livable wage working people model communitybased households Five participating already operate weekly pantry however congregation members tools knowledge grow designed simple convenient way who highdensity soil whom traditional inground impractical kits which financially sponsored distributed Each family received full kit was comprised different vegetable seeds watering selfcontained raised bed system organic compost filled variety pesticidefree solidify stronger relationships well analyze how impacted participation HLPE Social protection security report High Level Panel Experts Security Committee World Rome tubes placed existing Northlake Baptist ChurchGarland member Methodology yielding substantial Michigan Pennsylvania established success evaluating evaluation intended much improved best practices climate impact host final list ConferenceUnited Methodist Church Feed Lake Highlands Garland Presbyterian Childrens Home City International Temple EmanuEl Cliff Sharing Life Outreach Data gathered Conducting biweekly contacts via email phone home visits Information included maintenance overall impressions use Receiving monthly emails about each general experiences survey administered fall season collected detailed information demographics participants Demographic following demographic data Participation diverse ethnicity age although largest segment recipients Ethnic Breakdown Recipients Age Head Household Percentage interviewed some ranging from selftaught skills rural farming thus having extensive expressed selfinterests primary motivators Figure interviews planted scheduled planting did water twice insects rodents bugs eating especially lettuce spinach noted stagnant used date only after weeks later liked choice planned plant spring assistance friends neighbors organiz organizneighbors ation caring gardenfor said have wanted but receive any never chart demonstrates many able harvest picked radishes Radishes proved easiest pick cilantro bush beans yielded cup cabbage cucumbers Collards Spinach Tomatoes Only harvested less collards tomatoes unable Number Type Yes Figures illustrate affected yield number leaf doubled illustrates Adhering two gallons factor terms hopes robust eager determine made supplementing most per cupfull during entire seemed undeterred minimal conveyed genuine interest replanting associated continued praised program giving opportunity Learn techniques Demonstrating prerequisite provided explore alternative urban method without likely every type those Mrs Gonzalez her process land training regardless desire support Teach production responsibility young activity could participate example Reed child helped tend Along demonstrating parents teach produce taking organisms gives sustenance life Grow miniscule intrigued better Low apartments little also grocery stores robs opportunities buy Placing selfcontainable surface try unconventional spaces Reconnect historical familial There significant They recalled memories tending harvesting appreciated enabling continuity traditions outside upbringings Well resident took ownership reminiscent his grandparents These unintended yet positive impacts supersede disappointment indicated great potential future plantings engaging Member talks requires analysis factors contributed seasons ExperienceSufficient Support Needed Per Although simplicity easy override sufficient consistent eliminates toxicity faced related placement troubleshooting multiple methods gardeners needed mentors guiders foster productive learning environment meant went unused findings validate persontoperson entirety optimize amount grown valuable Twice Day Two Full Cans Standard years implementation standard cans optimal specific automatically drains mesh Over half recommended nonexistent exception Plant According Recommended Schedule last week August means official least late consequently shortened timeline total hit freezing temperatures early November drastically decreasing several master expert according fully produced nearly enough anyones learned watered schedule Nonetheless followed still low further seed relationship tool create across racial lines stated contact regular followthrough initial commitment check familiesthrough partly inability foresee going led setting vaguevaguevague expectations ofexpectations both andboth volunteers charge supporting always lingu linguof tically culturally ethnically ethnicallytically economically representative withrepresentative findingAn finding PebblesPebbles Apartments where volunteervolunteer volunteer EmanuTemple Emanu checkgarden checkins ins integral part case management meetings Gardens ApartmentsPebbles significantly steadygardens steady survived longer gardenssurvived Templeassistance TempleEmanuEmanu presented rewards recommendations interested carrying narratives research sponsoring implementing barriers capitalize Commitment Potential Gardeners Supporters Laying groundwork includes buyin key supporters Ensure energy develop implement level expertmaster Steps Starting American Association Build Through Strategic Engagement EngagementEngagement building goal projectprimary andand receiv receiving ing Below guidelines gardense Include shared focused feel input valued engaged sense over voice learn skill shares Develop monthlybiweekly workshops ith encourage share ask relevant questions troubleshoot updates Consistent will expand set another formal Realistic About Your Organizations Capacity Making assessment capacityMaking capacity help long upport term Form planning committee wellorganized reliable your commit group experts devote Consider gardensterm Prioritize passion maintain gardenpassion Tap Into Resources needFamilies Establishing rapport allow organizationallow supportive Identify Are andor landscaping What exist Contact neighborhood agricultural extension offices botanical horticultural societies main lead tenance gardensworkshops Choice Master firsttime growers crops appropriate probability Choose plants herbs decide ideal using transplants difficult calculate seasonal considerations Optimize cutting holes pattern Cutting tube Eco Friendly Techniques Place receptacle hold excess reuse minimize bills Use rain barrels collect wheel barrel consider placing transport sunlight match buying nonGMO viable comes left options regards direction unlikely ever Therefore purpose should redefined reflect outcomes redefinition indicators begin conversations move focusing wellbeing referred holistic ministry calls upon political work word action approach does happen overnight complex understanding creating structures uphold Regardless lay become sites justice impede shift focus ending Holistic Ministry ESA capitalizing put concern types structural change Relief charitable ventures homeless shelters clothes drives emergency services Development empowerment cohesion encouraging values collective Finally engage legislative advocacy policies positively motivated religious antipoverty relieving central decisionmaking enacting suggestions outlined section difference lies decisions being themselves table representing interests equal Most importantly inviting its inception sends message lives opinions voices matter forefront cohesive truly Moving important demonstration headed Caucasian leaders strategic built around nuanced class Reframing inclusion rather charity realities refocus Another issue worthy mention organizers ensure strategically outreaching AfricanAmerican Latino Asian lot Giving scarce reconnect cultural lost spaceconstrained participatory turn nourish strengthen enhance meaning reciprocal sharing natural integrate deeply Ultimately add arsenal selfdetermining tactics build fulfill our quest | |
| The Power of Community Engagement: Increasing Community Involvement in Anti-Hunger… | Erika Inwald | 2015 | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates) | The Power of Community Engagement is a report on methods for increasing community engagement in a coalition focused on hunger and issues of food access. It also… Read more | Emerson Fellow | THE POWER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Increasing Community Involvement AntiHunger Networks Erika Inwald February TABLE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION NORTHWEST FOOD PARTNERS NETWORK PROJECT LESSONS LEARNED OUTREACH ATTENDANCE AGENDA POTENTIAL IMPACT ENGAGED APPENDIX MEMBER AGENCIES SESSION NOTES The Northwest Food Partners Network NFPN coalition over twenty emergency food providers and local businesses that collaborate end hunger improve nutrition empower community members build their own security Historically the has mainly addressed two parts its mission Emergency programs provide relief for families northwest area Chicago every day week help support our participating drives donating waste Aveggies Nutrition Puppet Show program free cooking wellness classes pantry demos all increase education communities one aspect not been fully though empowerment Although this tenet yet focus there are significant advantages shifting emphasis network engaging empowering Many sustained volunteer work This reality means those who involved pantries hot meals often strapped time always need more people contribute efforts When searching ways capacity through coordinators overlook most valuable resource they have available them serve experiencing foremost experts issue much solving problem empowered get with initiatives fight access then based organizations can new current Empowering does only result building also leads long lasting change Most will tell you see same month after coming distributions Even these providing muchneeded service feeding hungry necessarily addressing reason exist address root problems insecurity comprehensive solutions needed truly following report documents project engagement begin first part gives context background information describes history explains goals components Engagement Project second highlights methods how lessons learned from divided into three subsections outreach attendance agenda section includes example meeting sample sessions Both feature comments explain best practices writing agendas last briefly few potential impacts Casa Norte use inform decisions develop Initiatives Department Other might find useful determining leadership issues Build Create twelve coalitions health Chicagoland collectively Greater Depository GCFD formed because saw antihunger similar ones other city which basically bank organized Humboldt Park Logan Square West Town Belmont Cragin neighborhoods set shared ending Trust approached lead agency communitybased organization provides youth confronting homelessness services stable housing Since used funding hire coordinator helped participation organize such Vine home garden quarterly distribution partners Figure Map Neighborhoods ThoughtFood Life Justice Conference among others Currently comprised member include Southside Alliance Bronzeville Englewood PullmanRoseland Hope Response Coalition Northside South Suburban Resource Hunger Southeast Hand Westside Providers See appendix full list was created realization essential were Increase awareness Strengthen involvement partner agencies Determine consisted Visits out visited gain better understanding each worked meet volunteers reengage leaders Sessions Four meetings centered held interested December January Organizing facilitating visiting led development fostered Visit UCC San Lucas All notes located Appendix LESSON Facetoface further Phone calls helpful doing but facetoface allow organizer relationships Building allows participant cultivate mutual accountability Through becomes than another person asking task demonstrate investment desire selfinterest email sometimes quicker method communication effective way directors easy computer check frequently There technological generational divide younger purpose inclusive types Relying emails primary mostly targets professionals opposed unpaid may exclude many important before sites coffee shops homes One main party feels comfortable relationship built Emphasize value meetingdo take answer must believe whomever she inviting consequently clear reflects interests values recognize benefit convening busy coordinating working job taking care Communicating increasing stakeholders session key called say could make due event his church accepted going come instead told him attend showed night sharp Know what discuss conduct effectively when idea discussed next content future should derive previous conversations participants former attendees likely return Outreach involve discussion steps initiative thereby reinforcing necessity attending Meetings Meeting September First announcement Email reminder Personal Sharon Carmen both ended November least Week phone Day Calls group call Friday previously confirmed reminders again Two weeks personalized table demonstrates difference Confirm confirm possible confirmations give her concrete Who dictate firm count even expected days beforehand Ideally hopes surprised about whether hisher core cannot without less continuity accomplished Persistence Knowing Purpose Successful Repeated conirmation Quality quantity planning target roles projects want continue targeted toward expressed interest Measurement thus connected quality term invite parties focused specific discussing came different represented besides Majority had majority did Only nonguest speakers largest excluding cochairs total comparison Focus For successful continuously themduring between returning gathering become active Attendance emphasize making sure success type assessment attendee valued She volunteering loved helping wanted learn challenging managers paid staff pressed They running limit amount Pantries however discussions concern meal input director representative goes strong committed Quantity Continuity representatives Include Accountability know start talking Forming encourage hold accountable These easier encourages complete helps feel Talking experiences importance together introduces notion collective 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participated drive EDs spotlight rotating location Guest trainings Shared GFCD Announcements Sharing Counting Sorting TBD difficult connection Wednesday Library Troy Street Dinner min Name Pantryorganizationcommunity terms your worst moment III Conversation Pairs things hope power whatever would Group Discussion Debrief New Brainstorm Future Monday needs structured ample inclusion dinner pair Attendees larger tasked bringing thought Closing gap versus filling innovative simply fill great deal closing feed themselves four closes served space where determine stronger Before opportunity conversation directed express dissatisfaction received appreciated appropriate particular population frequents culturally being distributed grocery store cater live places Additionally supporters neighborhood Involving allowed decide additional decision note significance face society wealth influence apparent average little PasquiniSalazar Security Matrix Our View Banks Treat Symptoms Real Disease October Portland Press Herald httpwwwpressheraldcomourviewfoodbankstreatonlysymptomsofrealdisease improving shortening lines just Daniel found environmental scan charitable godsend overreliance donated points poverty economic stability lives Throughout visits sense felt positive impossible lifes realize move component Local Business Partnership Campaign clients engage Thus derived goal Key leader distributes fresh produce Onward House Pantry Member Agencies Bridges Dream Christopher Greenhouse CAWC Dinners European American Association Bethlehem Lutheran Church Not Bombs Iglesia Evangelica Emmanuel McCormick Tribune YMCA Mission Christ Warming Center Northwestern Settlement Pine Avenue United Lukes Elijahs Marks Sylvesters Stanislaw Kostka Turkey Chop Vision Celestial How think youre Concentric circle activity Onetoone Find someone didnt prior here afraid Whats story training onetoones organizingengagement Proposed date Come ideas around DECEMBER MEETING Drew Rindfleisch Cassie Price FloresRance Ramon Echevarria Theodora HouseCommon Jessica Surma LCN Michael Webb Herlinda Hernandez Leticia Gonzalez Irma Negroz Services SNAP Helps receive foodLINK Produce mobile Donations People Employeesprofessionals Gives jobs Referrals Donors moneyfood Getting motivated Networking Members Taking sustain Power analysis controls resources Leaders Berta Requisna Latasha Melton Things Want LearnDiscuss operate safe spaces administration governor elect Bruce Rauner affect system relevant seniors homeless latino populations etcie thats Too canned goods Change Home foreclosures Living wages Mentalities Cutting down liquor stores items given having strict limits times Mass incarceration Cuts stamps Violence Addictions Training Better children adults etc Mentors Hygiene Identifying ProgramsProjects Surveys across surveys describe Classesworkshops Topic soft skills listen clinics hygiene Good Procurement Adult mentoring Workshops some sort orientation certain Trainings compassion role playing handbook Time Antonio Illinois Cris Rosita Ricky Pastor Jeremy PetersOnward Jenna Angel Aniki thing excited aboutto year Statement Explanation Policy brown paper tickets invitation httpwwwbrownpaperticketscomevent Advisory Summit FREE Temple Washington ampm RSVP via CommunityEngagementNutritionInitiativesmin University Extension existing Expansion Working Businesses Oneonone Best Practices Pair debrief Frequently Asked Questions Role Plays Example Play Paired Practice iii Front NextStepsmin Five pursue JANUARY Alexandria Boutros DePaul Lusi Collazo Jonathan Contreas Puerto Rican Cultural perseverant keep trying Talk manager Let Present yourself well Bring official materialswritten proof Use personal connections Say taxes disposal confident smile brochure written letter Send thank events right figure respectful dont per pay off run creative tax numberbenefits partnership kind wantIs onetime Will sued gets sick five approach Target Lightfoot Mental Health Contreras Emily Duma List Pursue Action Plan Integration Stay touch jessicaslacasanorteorg ext Ramn Echevarra Laura Bass Amber Zook Dill Pickle Coop Ally Young Neighborhood Stores Approach Tonys Finer Foods Central Diversey Fullerton corner JewelOsco Brickyard Mall Fresh Market Place Western Palmer Carniceras Jimenez North Keeler Rico Armitage Walgreens Cermak Washtenaw Smart Francisco Milwaukee Kimball Sultans Hoyne Buffet Restaurants Costco Clybourn Damen Del Monte Jettos Halsted Dollar Tree Walmart Knox Narragansett Paulina Panera breads Boulevard Elston Farmers pride Grand Monticello Family Division Stanleys Fruits Vegetables Amish Healthy Cortez Aldis Kilpatrick Leavitt Adrians Lawndale Plenty Grocer Kedzie Letizias Natural California Maplewood Supermercado Municipal Rockwell Panderia Califonia Estrella Spaulding Canasta Sunrise Sawyer Get contact Contact Aldermen aldermen Invite Have locations Recruit Set schedule done Keep Louis | |
| Funding for Parent Engagement in Illinois: a Critical Component for… | Emily Duma | 2015 | Advocacy and Education | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates) | Funding for Parent Engagement in Illinois: A Critical Component for School Success is a resource for advocates working to strengthen parent engagement work in Illinois. The report… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Funding for Parent Engagement Illinois Critical Component School Success Emily Duma Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Logan Square Neighborhood Association INTRODUCTION Across all sectors society parent engagement recognized critical component school success Teachers principals researchers foundations federal state and local governments community organizations point over years steadily accumulating evidence lived experience that shows when families are engaged children have stronger cognitive social emotional development from birth through adolescence addition these benefits seen family its best can lead increased parental leadership communities Although clear case has been made the need effective meaningful funding patchworked inconsistent worst nonexistent The State unique investment nationallyrecognized Statewide Mentor Initiative However meet needs students build status innovator this field there number steps should taken including maintaining important program developing long term strategies continuing develop advisory structures accountability innovation This paper begins shared definition then details current sources reflects commitment explores other states focuses concludes with series recommendations how record national leader DEFINITION PARENT ENGAGEMENT Effective deliberate focused intentional develops responsibility learning process between student also builds capacity parents schools while supporting order discuss must first define Definitions drawn research frameworks compiled Figure below Both Board Education ISBE Department developed respectively detailing their expectations Images depicting included right Figures increasingly priority across several each contains own specifics There focus intention behind will not just happen built well Unfortunately currently exists our often does support Soo Hong author Cord Three Strands New Approach Schools writes place greater emphasis academic defined increasing standardized test scores singularly instructional practices inside classrooms produce results consulted educate them about ways they agendai She goes name greatest hits which widespread open house teacher conferences weekly newsletters although Principles Family Educations Dual CapacityBuilding Framework FamilySchool Partnerships twoway partnership dual central Developing initiatives take into account building report Partners released Southwest Educational Development Laboratory both staff engage partnerships detail why model points wrong assumption underlies many mandates educators charged home already possess requisite skills knowledge confidence belief systems implement sustain relationships Principals teachers receive little training engaging feeling underprepared despite valuing Parents meanwhileparticularly lowincome limitedEnglish parentsface multiple barriers lacking access capital understanding system necessary action behalf Without attention intentioned efforts fall flat Rather than promoting equal systemic level default oneway communication random acts such poorly attended nightsii Another dimension intentionality definitions listed mention some element whether decision making coconstruction trust None things without wide variety tasks demanding convening force bring people table Chicago Appleseed Fund improving involvement clearly Community groups given trustworthiness keen challenges uniquely positioned serve bridge resource advocacyiii way strengths facing brought more fully work together only but neighborhoods organizing slow patient transformative relationship district officials organizers different pave collaborative collective Considering broader opportunities form intentionally schoolsiv summary understood vast majority standards proven sustained placed convened based move beyond truly CURRENT SOURCES FUNDING FOR positive engagements statewide large inadequate named law rarely backed minimum requirements allocations levels primary investing block grant disbursed examples districts taking initiative around needed understand models could replicable broad scale Below breakdown significant provisions affect public FEDERAL mentioned prioritized legislation mandated million Title directly facilitate seems like amount approximately low income equates Federal comes grants control funds allocated certain set stone policy Elementary Secondary Actv known Child Left Behind Act section Section provides high numbers percentages help ensure challenging Specifically regards ability participate receiving districtlevel explain andor involve implementation policies plans least one annual meeting offer flexible meetings review opportunity involved ongoing manner planning improvement programs Within plan giving information notices uniform understandable format extent practicable language Each schoolparent compact outlines responsibilities party improved achievement address particular provide quality curriculum instruction Ways responsible childs monitoring attendance homework completion volunteering classroom extracurricular time ParentTeacher specifically progress reports annually mandatory received used government means was required towards going commended mandating tip iceberg what For example Public CPS expects under Approximately qualify discretionary receives dependent factors total were broken down evenly qualifying would Portions money dispersal remainder Parental Advisory Committees actual participation One deduce useful likely enough create parentsvi parts ESEA assumed being utilized purpose grappling education services Other emphasize Part Migrant Program requires migrant SYvii III addresses English Language Learners ELLs relation acquisition outreach ELL Century Learning Centers enrichment designed particularly those highpoverty areas who attend lowperforming additional youth activities technology counseling art music etc offerings related literacy educational Grantees applying indicate CCLC promote describe partnering service agencies colleges universities employed according ISBEs evaluation challenge elementary middle sub grantees indicating poor involvementviii funded McKinneyVento Homeless Assistance parentsguardians homeless include rights assistance navigating provided childrens experiencing homelessness rural limited resources allows noted reauthorization may change makes sense frequently studentschool any sections McKinney Vento importance every year per now Coalition demonstrates half getting require remove enrollment free breakfast lunch basic waivers fees full transportation assistanceix intentions Individuals Disabilities Actx accordance spending requirement Additionally annuallyrenewable two federallyfunded Training Information part American Recovery Reinvestment Investing Innovation created since Consolidated Appropriations fund projects providing innovative solutions common engagementxi STATE Beyond few statelevel acknowledge most directed highly specific subsets population search budget line items arise Autism Illinoisxii names autism Philip Rock Center Schoolxiii deafblind allocation nationally deep lasting Run Institute comprised Organizing Project combined administering via private operates nationwide country implementing PEI uses Programs train mentor replicate organization partners neighborhood recruit assist hours day Before entering mentors weeklong assigned where mentored oneonone small After reaching volunteer stipend Since began trained Featured publications television profiled books again effectiveness relatively simple They Building early grades preK extra Providing much eyes ears hands helps better connect culture Offering intensive insider strengthening throughout ripple effect become share neighbors pathway teaching careers strong administrators These platform collaboration improve draw otherwise might see unfriendly vibrant center begin use adult word spread asked Currently using strengthen meets above regular actively 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warrants further Expand held Councils Youth Committee outputs CONCLUSION Through bold desired expand following demonstrate NOTES accessed httpwwwhfrporgfamilyinvolvementpublications resourcesreframingfamilyinvolvementineducationsupportingfamiliestosupport educationalequity httpwwwedgovdocumentsfamilycommunitypartners educationpdf iii httpchicagoappleseedorgwp contentuploadsimproving_parental_involvementpdf three strands page More found website detailed here httpwwwedgovpolicyelseclegeseaindexhtml httpcpseduAbout_CPSAtaglancePagesStats_and_factsaspx httpcpsedufybudgetPagesschoolsandnetworksaspx vii Data viii See Plan httpwwwisbenetcclcPDFstCCLC_state_planpdf Gaps Support Students Feb Individual httpideaedgov httpwwwedgovprogramsinnovationindexhtml xii httptheautismprogramorgaboutus xiii httpwwwphiliprockcenterorgphilipjrockcenterandschool xiv Connecticutbased httpwwwafcamporgcalendar httpaspiraorgbookaspiraparentsexcellenceapex httpwwwcdestatecoussacpie xvi httpwwwwafamilyengagementorg 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| Bulk Buying Club Toolkit: A Guide to Starting a Neighborhood… | Leila Malow | 2015 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Security, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Rural Communities, Urban Communities | Bulk Buying Club Toolkit: A Guide to Starting a Neighborhood Bulk Buying Club provides tips and resources for groups launching bulk buying clubs in their communities. The… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Bulk Buying Club Toolkit Guide Starting Neighborhood Leila Malow Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Field Placement Adelante Development ACKNOWLEDGMENTS would like thank Janet PageReeves and Molly Bleecker from the Office for Community Health University New Mexico whose guidance was integral development Fiestas Grocery Thank you providing with resources staff assistance that supported work Albuquerque also express sincerest gratitude Steve Paternoster owner Scalo restaurant his generous donation Second Presbyterian Church allowing use its space Lastly success this project not possible without leadership contributions Carol Krause Jeanie Romero welcoming into your community Your commitment helping Santa Barbara Martinez Town residents has truly been inspiration TABLE CONTENTS Acknowledgments ____________________________________ Introduction _________________________________________ Information ___________________________________ Benefits __________________________ First Steps __________________________________________ Key Decisions _______________________________________ Logistics ___________________________________________ Recruiting Members _________________________________ Member Engagement ________________________________ Additional Resources Links __________________________________ Appendix References INTRODUCTION During Fall began working womens food security initiative Albuquerques SBMT neighborhood develop bulk buying club With one three families struggling insecurity women had come together start strategy help afford household staples When joined several factors favor There strong interest local entrepreneur pledged financially assist Nonetheless inception next five months exciting but challenging journey The emerged out twoyear communityengaged study investigated particularly focusing lived experiences provide their households From researchers collaborated examined issues relating access health found high well low more than twothirds having leave find affordable nutritious For many these statistics translated stress shame everyday lives they tried cope harsh realities hunger While are common were battling secrecy because sense failure stigma associated enough even hiding circumstances those closest them order who involved discuss findings held events allowed socialize exchange ideas result determined projects improve supportive relationships Considerable grew around creating platform neighbors pool money wholesale discounts basic goods vision behind participated save necessities while opportunity foster connections people Today after overcoming challenges organize members set logistics happy report successfully launched third month operation doubled number track participants hundreds dollars over course year Most importantly which managed operated now serves avenue connect make difference This toolkit created guide individuals groups organizations interested starting tips information featured draw lessons learned review existing publications best practices developed address affordability contains useful material variety goals meant reference each should adapt contained fit unique context BULK BUYING CLUBS group join purchase Typically increase purchasing power pay lower price items others Some clubs offer specialty otherwise readily available communities such can key benefit easily nearby stores addition offering products great forge new build FIRST STEPS Spread Word Once have decided begin spreading word might participating include relatives friends other programs Inform about potential benefits doing note successful city elsewhere let know feasible idea goal here generate receive early input buyer what want buy Get People Involved spread plans organizing serve coordinators launching Invite shown take active role developing Additionally consider tapping engaged demonstrated organization skills coordinate Explain how support could positively impact simultaneously easier recruit already affairs much beneficial allow especially unengaged past will need initial efforts goes eventually operating plan hire coordinator manage all aspects still valuable get advise startup process Research conduct cursory research prospective suppliers details sell topic selecting sourcing covered later section purpose explore options Start identifying does definitive list consult final selection Next determine You there criteria needs meet particular supplier KEY DECISIONS covers series significant decisions prior These range figuring organized Goals What hope accomplish Identify mentioned previously reasons Regardless refer back multiple prioritized example same time strives producers across situation lowest desired good offered nonlocal source Which takes priority understanding navigate types dilemmas Membership Who Decide establish membership requirements simple being resident ask specific commitments placing minimum orders yearly volunteering hours Another matter whether cap continue welcome expands Organization How organizational structure influences made tasks carried significantly sustainability Structure ways incorporate voices decisionmaking Furthermore carry operational ensuring responsibilities shared fairly Below two Coordinator Owned model own means oversee operations They may choose obligated Coordinators compensated through dues volunteer sorting Benefit Decisionmaking only consulted enjoy effort Challenge feel burnout buyers owners ensure fair manner compensating elect require certain amount Potentially hold accountable voice Responsibility widely Coordination coordinated chart below outlines filled Assign roles strengths schedules Consider assigning effectively Financial Tracking expenses budget Bookkeeping Preparing receipts refunds Relations Keeping updated contact orienting Communicating news developments Handling complaints Order Management Updating ordering Collecting Researching Placing vendor Packaging Delivery Overseeing proper packaging ordered Ensuring pick offers delivery deliveries Products Offering quality wellpriced heart attracting Follow steps decide Survey formal conducting survey appeal informal talking thus far see outlined first done some give Suppliers After gathering collect Create spreadsheet allows compare various inquire quantities sold packaged cereal box smaller bags inside type becomes important when split record both package sticker per unit item cost liter ounce pound etc calculated dividing quantity prices See comparison inquiring Perhaps where produced learn Include Based gathered narrow Purchasing Many account place researching Ask fees commonly Wholesale warehouse Warehouse Sams Costco groceries compared regular grocery market substantial typically general public small fee shop considering store online phone Inquire delivers pull off shelves ready pickup none designated Food distributors better option looking organic foods national area Find send catalog grant copy United Natural Foods Inc frequently tools tailored Check Farms dry however wants fresh produce farms vendors interests relationship farm regularly fruits vegetables solely another depends capacity chooses someone most likely bring site LOGISTICS Securing Funding cover costs limited Account Fees Costs setting Equipment Supplies Items scales markers cash receipt book handling supplies cleaning printing Inventory Clubs maintain extra funding emergencies lost damaged used fill evenly case purchases share resells collecting above before able Thus avenues raise funds fundraising pitch Hone story Why words why exactly donations identify partners donate inkind Possible funders civic businesses faith Focus any andor related way nonprofit secure grants Unless incorporated qualify partnering apply reaching holding utilizing crowdfunding platforms GoFundMecom cause Given chance different strategies obtain Location operate home arrange outside getting individual Depending size nature appropriate facility meetings sort distribute Ideally within close Make facilities house activity Potential locations centers Senior Faith Schools Nonprofit spaces look following features sizable Countertops tables Access fridge stay cool during utensils equipment cups kitchen eliminate Available storage inventory sink handwashing suitable location hopes mention sites Establishing Ordering Schedule schedule picking often Will quarterly monthly biweekly date payments due expect Try convenient Orders Payment comfortable using internet system via email free tool Google Doc Forms software designed featuring cannot Internet physical form phonein sample Payments payment based method accept advance point However avoid opens loss willing designate person handle Always paid Sorting Organize efficient assigned task day Scale Markers Scissors Cups bowls separating sheets Gloves Cash measuring One pulling assign Hand weighing repackaging beans sheet lists member write contain name compile bag Each labeled Arrange boxes alphabetical locate compiling Every check arrive verify received right RECRUITING MEMBERS Recruitment challenge jumpstart center running activities Contact seek hubs associations churches schools outreach open Search boards advertise Wordofmouth powerful recruiting few Encourage invite socialcircle joining invited trust recruitment Discounts savings Date MEMBER ENGAGEMENT satisfied committed vital engage further opportunities Welcome Input Maintain channel understand quickly troubleshoot problems semiannual evaluation feedback experience evaluations procedure receiving dealing Foster Connections Communication streamlined communicate print newsletter blasts website thing Building Plan managing possibilities endless host potluck game night recipe shares informally Whatever decides room connecting fun Recognition Running rewarding recognize Doing makes valued demonstrates hard leaves LINKS RESOURCES Best Practices Organizations Newfoundland Labrador Security Network Found wwwfoodsecuritynewscomPublications Bulk_Buying_Club_Best_Practices_Toolkitpdf FoodBuying Yes Can Collaborative wwwwkkforgmediaCDEBBEashx Run Friends Neighbors CoFED httpwwwfoodsecuritynewscomPublications Coop Workbook Handbook wwwunitedbuyingclubscomCOORDINATORFormsCoop HandbookWorkbookpdf APPENDIX Dear XXX partnership between highly desirable our provides homes excited possibility establishing letter Proposed Time repackage every second Tuesday event January subsequently Space seeks containers scoops closet Use care keep duration times return condition comply applicable rules processes maintained forward discussing again REFERENCES Pimentel Garcia Apodaca Page Reeves Report Scott Moffett always wanting never really Womens Quotidian Struggles Insecurity Hispanic Journal Environmental Nutrition |
| Just Eats Community Cooking Program: A facilitator’s guide to developing,… | Elizabeth Cooper | 2015 | Advocacy and Education, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Service Providers | Just Eats is an adaptable toolkit for individuals and communities interested in staging community cooking classes. The toolkit includes a full five week class curriculum, best practice… Read more | Emerson Fellow | JUST EATS COMMUNITY COOKING PROGRAM facilitators guide developing organizing and implementing community cooking classes Elizabeth Cooper Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Office for Community Health University New Mexico Congressional Center February Acknowledgments The author would like express gratitude the numerous individuals organizations who contributed this toolkit Fiestas Cooking Program Janet PageReeves Molly Bleeker their program collaboration tireless support Reverend Robert Woodruff Beverly Chavez Second Presbyterian Church Albuquerque generosity connections Nutrition Education department energetic students served Krista Kelley exceptional staff Adelante Development endless encouragement direction resources invaluable insight recommendations Leila Malow photography Odacrem Coffee Carol Glassheim Viola Morris Deborah Krichels Steve Paternoster championing from beginning all loaned nutrition budgeting expertise over course specifically thank Kraus Jeannie Romero entire Santa Barbara Martinez Town welcoming into participating Table Contents Project Partner Background Introduction Case Toolkit Preparing Classes Access Your Communitys Needs Resources Outreach Staging Facilitating Curriculum Week One Lessons Two Three Four Five Concluding Evaluation Tools Sustainability Gratitude References Appendices This was developed proposed strategy addressing food insecurity through research project run FIESTAS two year that explored topic security historic led head researcher found while vibrant reality within neighborhood many families reported experiencing hunger Women collaborated with researchers several strategies improve access consumption affordable health Amongst call focused realization work suggestions participants THE launched fall Taking place kitchen church class utilized curriculum successfully five pilot clas ses set begin second series March BILL EMERSON NATIONAL HUNGER FELLOWSHIP Fellowship long which trains promising leaders dedicated alleviating domestic poverty fellowship created consists six month placements one solutions ending policylevel fellow during placement Welcome congratulations taking first step towards discussing improving your adaptable built premise should able afford cook enjoy nutritious delicious culturally appropriate meals provided free charge educators interested engaging communities conversations healthy eating Within you will find weeks covering topics ranging portion sizes knife skills importance whole grains information presented based combination academic literature successful programs Most lessons are supported supplementary learning aids have been deliberately crafted preferences needs staging belief guiding since identical either collected recipes handouts starting points combine use discard them what best meet has written aim being participatory fun not lectures but rather designed utilize build upon existing knowledge Understanding real teachers crucial running Organize adapt employ any way proves beneficial about building capacity encouraging adoption behaviors With million people United States annually suffering education may glance seem too simple solution such complex problem however when implemented appropriately consistently shown following section details aspects make STRONG FOUNDATION structure determines how effective altering While there innumerable studies indicate important commonalities First foremost due variety populations need well large range does onesizefit model Effective structured population services Secondly focuses behavior modification attainment most know fundamentals tools inspiration necessary changes lives can provide those motivation Third voluntary activity must involve active participation Individuals engaged order modify Fourth finally incorporate feedback evaluation remain dynamic Populations constant transformation responsive these shifts continued next page PEOPLE FOR product Studies suggest fruitful incorporates where When claims ownership benefits often exceed indicated goals Since consist shared experiences potential serve only educational social groups partners accountability Peer both shortterm longterm durations increase likelihood meeting maintaining Further keeping allows increased individual feelings selfefficacy agency works rooted ENTIRE PICTURE According socioecological persons result more than choices Numerous factors resides friends family accessibility grocery stores cost influence selection take account challenges face living craft alternatives ability different makes presents realistic adoptable RESULTS SPEAK providing tailored specific functioning reacting environmental proven Research shows low income women preparation half likely foodinsecure peers lack other indicates participate fruit vegetable intake why Because Class Before multiple questions coordinator consider subsequent sections offer practices tailor ASSESS YOUR COMMUNITYS NEEDS AND RESOURCES deciding implement assess state already available Does organization offering Can partner organize scratch type programming interest level before moving forward experience poor nutritional Would benefit skeptical above further proceeding clear Funding financing prove challenging Costs vary depending location number costs funding coming considered SAVINGS SUGGESTIONS Substitute seasonal produce expensive item called Explore frozen canned foods These items less fresh counterparts equally Make tasters instead full last lesson potluck everyone brings favorite dish Save printing sending electronically supply budgets meant prepared limited budget feel cut wherever setting remember good creativity goes requires financial might asking local businesses Crowdsourcing websites GoFundMe Kickstarter great fundraising though noted small percentage donations acquired coordinators initially hesitant ask worst answer get Appendix request template modified fit Location personal formal institute depends motivations sponsoring space looking Often schools churches civic spaces they willing loan activities Depending size could finalizing yourself adequate mingle meal Will backup Are safety conditions labeled exits fire extinguisher aid kit OUTREACH Partners sponsored established require logistical Draw relationships Churches senior centers recreational seeking new mutually Try contacting youth childcare Remember put You dont involved unless Participants obviously function without always focus Recruiting cycle some instances higher chance success according interests keep barriers attendance Craft Specific calls adaptation Consider target recruitment accordingly Focused mothers recruiting preschools incorporating picky eaters older connecting sodium versions wont reach focusing adapting youll Addressing Barriers Attendance convince return weekly ensure Ensure taken care emphasize Schedule day week time convenient majority Ask commit attending penalize cant commitment bottom line want possible Facilitators Early planning process determine explore outside volunteers Students college university institution option Another seek out industry professionals few hours includes volunteer advertisement easily adapted STAGING CLASSES Tailoring purposefully vague encourage helpful Length Structure original hour period adding removing components constraints Take recipe lengths Prior component Many prepare instructional pieces Other end eat leave Regardless select sure ample finish planned elements Each contains three smaller Though organized matched together deem functions independently thus desired Recipes ones recreate own homes Regional cultural realities participant Enlightened key ensuring remains Supplies minimal supplies inexpensive easy bought dollar ordered online distribution For calling chart paper markers environmentally friendly dry erase board suggested basics skillet sauce pan etc never specialty equipment goal made household Shopping Best shopping done advance pick missing ensures purchase proper quantity How guests sharing portions certain reused larger Planning allow strategic sample check list PrepDetail Responsibilities Any implementation prep working spend recording thoughts delineating responsibilities outline single length notice given defined allotted each separately timeline Note assigned tasks detailed instructions basic FACILITATING Facilitation Style Recommendations responsibility comfortable teacherstudent offers Healthy Classics Goal introduced format create classic whilst demonstrating techniques Activity Introductions minutes _______________________________ Responsible Person Kitchen Food Safety Steps ___________________________________________________ Skills Knife Basics _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recipe Suggested Chicken Nopales Tacos _______________________________________________ NOTES CLASS 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| A Guide to Farm to Preschool in Home-Based Child Care… | Yuqi Wang | 2014 | Farm to School | Field Reports | Childcare Providers | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Guide Farm Preschool Homebased Child Care Sites created Yuqi Wang Emerson National Hunger Fellow for Community Health Improvement Partners and Congressional Center Acknowledgements Background about the Fellowship The author would like thank several individuals organizations their input into this guide CHIP CHC staff strategic direction editing assistance advice content continued support encouragement five Lemon Grove childcare providers implementing sites friendship collaboration during pilots months period YMCA Resources resources supplies guidance Cuyamaca College Intergenerational Garden demonstrating what successful looks Marianne West her Gardening Club providing knowledge expertise section all whose were used consulted making you your specially acknowledge Occidental Colleges Urban Environmental Policy Institute Los Angeles Their Program began twoyear pilot program continuing expand was designed influence early childhood eating habits farm school network programs bring fresh foods range child care preschool underserved areas San Diego counties Its model has been adapted other states with multiple cultures Bill month fellowship emerging leaders that are dedicated fighting poverty hunger participants first placed field site working local organization then policy national both fellows carry out specific antihunger antipoverty work based nonprofit healthcare systems hospitals community clinics insurers physicians universities County together assess address priority health needs different communities utilizes welldocumented collective impact traditional nontraditional partners develop common understanding complex problems root causes joint approach solve them Field Site Introduction About Toolkit Assessing Opportunities Your Outreach First Meeting Future Meetings Ensuring Sustainability Providing Technical Assistance Funding Physical Activity Picky Eaters Parent Engagement Time Constraints Case Study Reports Onika Rita Katie Darishma Appendices Table Contents HEAL Zone project facilitated funding Kaiser Permanente collaborative residents stakeholders using systemsbased focus environmental changes build city where people eat better move more part daily life Drawing from CHIPs brings representatives business faith government media schools service implement healthy active living projects According data gathered Healthy ONES studyi funded percent obese second highest obesity rate Childhood rates just high students grades overweight Disease Control promoting physical activity show interventions encouraging very young children often most successfulii Improving food environments settings especially homebased among public advocates because many spend much time there Zones Early sector seeks positively environment Groves licensed including centerbased sitesiii This improve outcomes homes Implementation private centers but not described toolkit curriculum All contents unless otherwise indicated drawn lessons learned best practices utilized which elected incorporate activities conducted between September February purpose publication serve nutrition educators own respectively assists initial process identifying contacting interested starting implementation when encounter challenges limiting Preschools effectiveness offers how identify contact case study reports technical overcoming unique home such engaging parents constraints increasing ageappropriate gardening works connect education preschools Head Start districts family producers objectives serving locallygrown improving related educational opportunities expose fruits vegetables thereby influencing while preferences still forming Other goals include creating lifestyles through good experiential access within preschoolers members well Goals incorporating locally grown farmers markets meals snacks age culturallyappropriate curricula includes Harvest Month taste tests cooking demonstrations trips farms Discovery Labs workshop series can help increase childrens consumption also issue For information visit httpwwwuepioxyeduourprojectsfarmtopreschool programming httpwwwfarmtopreschoolorg initially California broader effort targeted lowincome Recognizing value Department Public adopted launching statewide standardized costeffective replicable available httpwwwharvestofthemonthcdphcagov term coined set motor skills reasoning handling touching weighing measuring produce sample Lab please refer Appendix start ask question already have who willing stay read find yes next Finding step area total number simple google search list might fruitful searching resource services helpful Another referral agency located every state locate httpchildcareawareorg Childcare Resource Service CRS had long relationship its department able provide Searching website charge Adult Food CACFP enrollment could Sometimes will enrolled Once addresses begin pare down each get sense need survey asks type they operating method paring Questions served single style minutes getting day important questions reference replication NAPSACC English Spanish Best Practice Tip response surveys challenge Adding incentives completing Small soccer ball hoola hoop tools seed packets whatever else think provider enhance effective contribute seek addition sending consider adding introductory letter following Explanation Goal initiating Purpose Providers role responsibility given Deadline responses Incentives any provided Link online copy use send packet via Mail sent along prepaid envelope return label addressed Email Provide letters body email link did one Following Follow weeks prior deadline Reiterate again followed electronic receive follow completed equipment hoops balls bouncy turned invited received participated select end under outdoor Serving sugarsweetened beverages energy drinks sports andor 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| Pantry Assessment | Hiram Lopez | 2012 | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Pantry Assessment TABLE CONTENTS Background Food Insecurity Community Profile Northwest Partners Network Methodology Results Analysis Conclusion Appendix Works Cited pantries are traditionally operated private charity organizations churches etc and known for giving grocery items people need Typically clients receive few bags groceries given period can limited their choice Most food open the public while others only cater particular clientele Funds obtained from several sources including individual donations banks government grants rely greatly funding most often allvolunteer staff keep flowing Nevertheless even with shortages make effort help deal insecurity hunger According Biggerstaff emergency system has provided nourishment poor hungry past years During early Reagan administrations policies drastically reduced social safety net programs tightening eligibility assisted which turn forced many insecure Americans more heavily charitable sector provide adequate supply consistent basis Bhattarai Coupled realities high unemployment underemployment excessive shelter costs inadequate assistance expanded exponentially Poppendieck The biggest example this trend formation Feeding America helped move nations network informal improvised solution permanent response Daponte Bade idea using became popular that politicians also encouraged local rather than federal responses placed heavier responsibility upon resources meet needs number remains receiving benefits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP formerly Stamps getting larger December million received USDAs USDA This highest enrollment since its inception experts diverse professional disciplines claim sharp increase been partly triggered ongoing economic recession Since widely recognized first line defense against millions Chicagoans enroll alarming rates Despite research shows nutrition like WIC costefficient current 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| Scattered Site Food Assessment | Hiram Lopez | 2012 | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Scattered Site Food Assessment site friend TABLE CONTENTS Introduction Methodology Resource Findings Nutritional Intake Security Status Key Points Discussion Conclusion Appendix III Works Cited Casa Nortes LCN mission serve youth and families confronting homelessness provides access stable housing delivers comprehensive services that act catalyst transform lives communities One LCNs core programs the Supportive Housing Program The permanent supportive chronically homeless domestic violence victims their This program resources needed achieve economic self sufficiency stability Clients are recruited from referrals extensive community partnerships well walkin clients seeking Coordinator conducts intake determines eligibility units available house perspective client All seventeen living this receive financial assistance for secure case management Individual therapy workshops therapist mental health counseling address depression anxiety other issues can impact Case Managers work with help them identify strengths goals barriers Norte marshals internal partners assist accomplishing outlined individual service plans Internal include transportation limited emergency rent furnishing range specialized also provided support job readiness skills such resume writing interview professionalism workplace search practices basic computer proficiency attain employment Many who participate struggle food insecurity nutrition Fortunately there government private members LINK pantries purpose project determine what related needs among participants improve links between existing inform future development efforts security order establish trust households accompanied managers several mandatory visits Once was developed professional relationship flourished introduced administered collected surveys Surveys were voluntary English Spanish heads asked but only fourteen agreed survey Upon completion used Microsoft Excel analyze data supplement conducted using same module questionnaire Census Bureaus Current Population Survey CPS uses status addition through guidebook Guide Measuring Household Bickel which standard procedures measuring hunger statuses calculated Core Module designed Illinois version Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP See use national local groups wanting prevalence extent within own technically grounded tested method produce estimates comparable benchmark figures household statistics presented analysis based measure responses eighteen questions about conditions behaviors characterize when they having difficulty meeting ColemanJensen Each question asks whether condition behavior occurred any time during previous twelve months specifies lack money obtain reason assigned number foodinsecure reported measured study respondents perceptions able enough meet does not specifically sufficient active healthy Demographics Thirteen single mothers least one child average children participant her partner two Eight HispanicLatino six African AmericanBlack age education level varies five have High School Diploma GED attended college earned Associates Degree Participants live across ten different Chicago zip codes For gross monthly income another reports earnings Programming Although currently pantry gives stamps application providers sporadic deliveries bagsbaskets encounter severe cases Conventional wisdom says important keep bodys immune system prevent chronic diseases However persons daily nutritional difficult task Therefore purposes United States Department Agriculture recommendations will Using USDA calorie dietary guidelines servings grains sixtoeight serving equates slice bread fourtofive vegetables fruits fatfree lowfat milk products twotothree cup less lean meats poultry fish ounce cooked General Education equivalent individuals total personal before taking taxes deductions into account 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| Solid Ground Food Assessment | Hiram Lopez | 2012 | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Solid Ground Food Assessment TABLE CONTENTS Introduction Eating Behaviors Findings Nutritional Intake Key Points Discussion Recommendations Conclusion Appendix Survey Casa Nortes LCN mission serve youth and families confronting homelessness provides access stable housing delivers comprehensive services that act catalyst transform lives communities One LCNs core programs Supportive Housing Program safe for sixteen male between the ages years old Residents benefit from case management focusing holistic strengthbased approach well educational vocational training support Youth this program move along continuum stability they receive develop new skills gain complete additional education employment increase selfesteem personal supports necessary maintain Each resident develops individual service plan with manager These plans include addressing issue life planning The each private room combined common kitchen community technology center offices meeting space social recently coupled beautiful garden back duration varies but are eligible reside two until their birthday Grounds setup similar most home kitchens appliances stove oven microwave several refrigerators freezers sink cabinets dish washer addition household amenities residents share all kitchenware dinning allowed store food area Under current provision model responsible cooking cleaningup after themselves used can either purchased primarily acquired greater Chicago Depository GCFD includes raw ingredients canned nonperishables precooked items meats breads dairy produce fruits vegetables Methodology This analysis snapshot eating behaviors nutritional intake completed submitted surveys were available both English Spanish Surveys administered during mandatory house meetings purpose project assess habits consumption Furthermore insights about nutrition may helpful making related improvements Current Programming summer organic was started backyard charities Through initiative learned how plant introduced more healthy With local faithbased organization What Cooking which enables learn prepare meals once week professional cook Inspiration Corporation successfully learning basics culinary arts Chicagos bank nonprofit distribution providing hungry people while striving end hunger skillspecific job including proper knife handling basic methods Additionally has been various nutritious February fourteen classes have taken place total twentyfour granted Recently awarded grant Matters resources purchase tasty affordable foods Shopping guided grocery tour helps individuals make shopping choices During tours participants practice key like buying vegetable budget comparing unit prices reading labels identifying whole grain Tours facilitated wide range volunteers who work dietitians educators professionals staff agencies serving need played role Vine Northwest Partners Network NFPN pilot connected Humboldt Park neighborhood means grow portion own large tomato container three smaller buckets other trained Specialists went out into set gardens teach maintenance benefits type gardening continues provide supportive assistance stamps application privilege having frequently them using bringing special events often incorporate collaborate desired lead ongoing informal discussions Demographics Ten African AmericanBlack six HispanicLatino attend college parttime Two fulltime enrolled GEDESL Four only four highschool another attends takes looking Another Nutrition Conventional wisdom says important help keep bodys immune system prevent chronic diseases However measuring persons daily difficult task Therefore purposes study United States Department Agriculture recommendations will standard measure level Using average USDA calorie dietary guidelines servings grains sixtoeight one equates slice bread fourtofive fatfree lowfat milk products twotothree cup less lean poultry fish ounce cooked alliance 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create book section fast delicious made encourage bulk save Schedule fieldtrips supermarkets list fresh campaign Plan speaker series nutritionists advocates fitness trainers film wealth useful practical effort understand decisions right invite representative Greater facilitate workshop diets purchasing year round Organize collective chance get enhance creating sharing shop improving cards Facilitate club Assist comprise early risers committed balance group eachother lifestyle Create Assign per workshift allow spend table Support sit assigned Specialist amounts weekly chart Doing same habit doubt exceptional positive futures spirit collaboratively integrate components prepared raise awareness patterns flush impact programming Organic Whats tool hoping engage empower choose options concept essential progress towards seen eager nutritionally many ways living oasis activity identified desert findings clearly emphasize challenges involved reality Engaging centered activities allows culture counter experience outside identify barriers conflicting schedules tastes fellow quantity must considered when developing Ultimately regardless chooses implement reiterates importance engaged treated collaborators process specifically suggest Norte evaluate order determine types meet needs report meant starting point Security Team development proposal suggested Part Patterns you usually Yes snacks YES _____ why circle friends eatout dont feel medical Other__________________________________ lack school Lack warm eatingout Other___________________________________ How Twice Once Never Rank your ____Cook ____Have ____Eat nonfast ____Carryout ____Prepare sandwiches ____Buy snacksfood gas stationcorner ____Microwave Cooked Microwaved Prepared Purchased stationconvenience stores ____ Often Sometimes Less NEVER differently getalong Other_____________________________ StampsSNAP approximately much _________ Please specify ______________________________________ Where come Other convenient participate created designated staffmember specify______________________________________ More None Everyday days Almost brown wheat tortillas cereal flakes crackers beef ham lamb pork veal black beans yogurt milkbased desserts want ____________________________________ haveCircle apply Have Prepare _________________________________________ Does regular basisCircle Healthy easily accessible McDonalds Burger King describe ate ________________________________________________________________________ Attending Working Taking Looking prevents good lunchdinner Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Hiram LopezLandin Coordinator Daniel PasquiniSalazar | ||
| Assessing Impact: A Toolkit for Outcome Measurement in Community Food… | Jenny Rempel, Brian Shobe | 2014 | Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Spring Community Food Bank Southern Arizona Assessing Impact Toolkit for Outcome Measurement Security Programs Brian Shobe and Jenny Rempel Emerson National Hunger Fellows TableofContents Backgroundvi HowtoUsetheToolkitvi SlidesandPresenterNotes CFRCProgramandAssessmentTimeline ThistimelineoffersahistoricalcontexttothistoolkitThetimelineshowswhenkeyCFRCprogramsbegan andwhenvariousprogramassessmentstookplace DefinitionofOutcomeMeasurement Theseslidesclarifythedefinitionofoutcomemeasurementpayingparticularattentiontothedifference betweenoutputsandoutcomes OverviewoftheOutcomeMeasurementProcess Thisslidediscussestheninemainstepsinoutcomemeasurementfromdefiningthescopeofthe measurementtoreportingoutfindings OutcomeMeasurementWalkthroughs Thefollowingtwosectionstakereadersstepbystepthroughourprogramspecificoutcomemeasurement designprocessesTheslidesintroducetheprogramsdescribeourmethodsandexplainsomeofourmain toolsegthelogicmodels TheHomeGardenCooperative LasMilpitasdeCottonwoodCommunityFarm ValueofOutcomeMeasurementtoStakeholders Thefollowingsectionsexplainhowoutcomemeasurementhasalreadybeenusefultoavarietyof stakeholdersintheprogramsaswellashowitwillbevaluablegoingforward ProgramParticipants ProgramStaff DevelopmentStaff OrganizationalManagement BoardMembers KeyTakeaways Thisslidesharesthethreemostimportantinsightswegainedaboutoutcomemeasurementthroughour work OutcomeMeasurementToolsfortheHomeGardenCooperative SimplifiedLogicModel ThischartillustratesthekeycomponentsofalogicmodelwithoutdistractingreaderswithdetailReaders newtooutcomemeasurementmaywanttostartbyreviewingthesimplifiedlogicmodelbeforethefull logicmodelSimplifiedlogicmodelsareusefulforexternalcommunication LogicModel The logic model depicts the theory assumptions underlying program linking programs activitiestoitsvisionthroughasequenceofshorttermmidtermandlongtermoutcomesLogicmodels are primarily useful programlevel staff decision making though they can easily modified communication with external audiences This logicmodel specific Home Garden Cooperative Program but inputs activities outputs outcomes depicted here may other organizationsbeginningtodeveloplogicmodelsfortheirprograms OutcomesUIndicatorsUToolsChart chart lists indicators metrics data collection tools used measure each outcome Readerswhohavedevelopedtheirownlogicmodelsmayfindthemetricsandtoolspresentedhereuseful indevelopingsystemstotracktheirownoutcomes GardenRecordUKeepingForms Theseformsprimarilyserveaseducationaltoolsforgardenersbyhelpingthemtosystematicallyobserve theirgardenlearnfromtheirobservationsandremembertheirlearningsforfutureseasonsTheforms also serve gathering gathered these forms measures gardeners progress three listed increased gardening skills environmental conservation income will help identify best practicescommonproblemsandimprovetheireducationalworkshops GardenMap gardenmap helps plan their garden keep track where planted seeds identifyplantsintheirearlystagesandrememberwhattheyplantedfromyeartoyearThemap provides staffwith quickway assess total square footage cultivation typesofvegetablesgrownandtheuseofappropriatespacingandcompanionplanting PlantTracker plant tracker record planting dates days germination first harvest andany observations related plants growthhealth productionThe varieties vegetables that particularlywell uniqueclimateandsoil WaterInsectandSoilTracker Thewaterinsectandsoiltrackerremindsgardenerstocheckandadjusttheirwateringobserve andlearnaboutinsectsintheirgardenmaintainahealthycompostsystemamendtheirsoiluse frostclothshadeclothandverticalstructureswhenappropriateandrecordtheirexperiments andlearningsfromtheseasonThetrackerhelpsprogramstafftroubleshootgardenersproblems common watering pest soil problems which improve educationalworkshops HarvestLog log includinghow often andhowmuch harvestedaswellaswhattheylikedtoeatandhowtheyprepareditThelogprovidesprogram away tomeasure quantity estimate value being produced gardenersplots PrePostSurvey prepost surveymeasures consumption producephysicalhealth selfefficacymental iii healthandsocialcapitalaswellasanumberofdemographiccharacteristicsThesurveyisadministered tonewgardenersattheprogramsorientationandthenagainaftertwogardeningseasonsThesurvey canbetakeninhardcopyoronlinethroughSurveyMonkeyUsingSurveyMonkeyandExcelresultscan becrosstabulatedinanumberofdifferentwaystoanalyzegrowthwithinindividualsorcompareresults acrossgroupsReadersinterestedintrackingsimilaroutcomesfortheirprogramparticipantswillfindthe questionsusefulindevelopingtheirownsurveys OutcomeMeasurementToolsforLasMilpitasCommunityFarm SeasonalGardenerSurvey TheseasonalgardenersurveyisthemostimportantoutcomemeasurementtoolatLasMilpitasbecauseit capturesthemostoutcomesinthelogicmodelThissurveymeasuresgardenersproduceconsumption physicalhealthselfefficacyenvironmentalstewardshipfoodsecuritysenseofcommunityand leadershipaswellasanumberofdemographiccharacteristicsStaffadministersthesurveyusingeither hardcopiesorlaptopsduringPlantingDaypartiesatthebeginningofeachseasonInTucsonsdesert climatetherearetwogrowingseasonssogardenerscompletethissurveytwiceayearStaffuse SurveyMonkeyandExceltocrosstabulateresultsandmeasurechangeovertimewithinindividualsor acrossbreakoutgroupsIndepthstatisticaldataanalysiswilloccureveryyearsReadersinterestedin trackingsimilaroutcomesfortheirprogramparticipantswillfindthequestionsusefultodevelopingtheir ownsurveys GardenerSurveyGuide ThisguidedescribesthesourcesandusesforeachquestionintheseasonalgardenersurveyReaders interestedinanindepthunderstandingofthegardenersurveymaywanttoreviewthisdocumentto betterunderstandtherationalebehindeachquestionandtoreviewthesuggestionsfordataanalysisand reporting AdministrativeSurveys Programstaffuseadministrativesurveystomonitorprogramoutputsandmeasureoutcomesthatdonot necessitategardenerinputsuchasincreasedbiodiversityandimprovedsoilqualityMilpitasstaffusethe followingsurveysfordataentryandthenstorethedatainanExcelWorkbookReadersinterestedin developingoutputtrackingsystemstoaccompanytheiroutcomemeasurementsystemsmayfindthese surveysparticularlyuseful MonthlyAdministrativeSurvey Thissurveyhelpsstafftrackoutputsbestmeasuredonamonthbymonthbasissuchasgallons ofwaterusednumberofvolunteersnumberofworkshopattendeesyardsofcompostproduced andpoundsoffoodsoldSeveralquestionsalsoprovidedatathatisusefulinmeasuringprogress towardrelevantoutcomessuchasincreasedpeertopeerlearning SeasonalAdministrativeSurvey Thissurveyhelpsstafftrackoutputsbestmeasuredonaseasonalbasissuchasnumberof transplantsgrownandgallonsofhoneyproducedSeveralquestionsalsoprovidedatathatis usefulinmeasuringprogresstowardrelevantoutcomessuchasincreasedgardenerleadership AnnualAdministrativeSurvey Thissurveyhelpsstafftrackoutputsbestmeasuredonanannualbasissuchasnumberof beehivesnumberofchickensandnumberofinternsSeveralquestionsalsoprovidedatathatis usefulinmeasuringprogresstowardrelevantoutcomessuchasincreasedbiodiversity AdministrativeDataLogs Programstaffusethesedatalogstorecordinformationthatwilleventuallybeenteredintothe administrativesurveysforanalysisandreportingTheselogsattempttocapturedatawithminimalburden onstafftimeReviewingthetoolscreatedforMilpitasmaybeusefultoreadersinterestedindeveloping similardatacollectiontoolsfortheirprograms EggLog TheegglogrecordstheamountofandintendeduseforeggsproducedatthefarmAgardener collectsthisdataandstaffmembersenterinformationfromtheegglogintothemonthly administrativesurvey HoneyLog ThehoneylogrecordstheamountofandintendeduseforhoneyproducedatthefarmStaff recordthisdataandenteritintotheseasonaladministrativesurvey LasMilpitasSignUInSheet TheMilpitaseventlogrecordsthenumberofpeopleattendingMilpitasmeetingsandeventsThe logisprimarilyusedasasigninsheetatLasMilpitasCommunityOrganizationmeetingsfor whichthenotessectionisimportanttotrackgardenerleaderscivicengagementStaffor gardenerscollectthisdataandstaffmembersenterinformationfromthedatalogintothe monthlyadministrativesurvey CompostingToiletLog ThisloghelpsprogramstafftrackusageofthecompostingtoiletatMilpitastounderstand annualwatersavingsStaffaffixthissheettothedoorofthecompostingtoiletanduseittoruna monthlongsurveyofbathroomusageStaffcanthentabulatethegallonsofwatersavedper yearandrecordthisvalueintheannualadministrativesurvey TransplantLog Staffusethetransplantlogtorecordthetotalnumberandvarietyoftransplantsgrownand distributedtogardenersStafflaterenterthisdataintotheseasonaladministrativedata PostUWorkshopSurvey Staffadministerthissurveyafterfarmworkshopstomeasurechangesinattendeesgardeningskillsand knowledgeaboutenvironmentalstewardshipaswellasthenumberofintergenerationalandcross culturalsocialinteractionsStaffreviewthequantitativedataimmediatelyfollowingtheworkshopand thensavethesesheetsforfutureindepthanalysisbyadatainternThequalitativedatainthesurvey capturesattendeeslearningsandhelpstaffunderstandhowtheycanimprovefutureworkshopstobetter meetattendeesneedsReadersmayfindthistoolusefulforthinkingabouthowqualitativedatacanbe incorporatedintoprogramassessmentprocessesandhowcertainformsofquantitativedatamaybe recordedandsavedforfutureuseinoutcomemeasurement VolunteerSignUInSheet Staffusethissigninsheettotrackoutputsnumberofvolunteersandnumberofvolunteerhoursandto trackquantitativedataaboutoutcomesieincreasedgardeningskillsincreasedknowledgeabout environmentalstewardshipandincreasedqualityandquantityofsocialinteractionsStaffreviewsignin sheetsmonthlyandthensavethesesheetsforfutureindepthanalysisbyadatainternReadersmayfind thistoolusefultothinkingabouthowexistingdatacollectionsourceslikesigninsheetscanbemodified tocollectdataforuseinoutcomemeasurement DotSurveyInstructions Stickerdotsurveysareafunanonymouswayforstafftocollectdataatcommunityeventsaboutwhoisat thefarmwhytheycameandwhattheyrelearningandexperiencingTheseinstructionsdescribehowto administeradotsurveyatcommunityeventsthisguidealsoincludesphotosquestionsandresponse categoriesasexamplesofthisdatacollectiontoolsuseReadersinterestedincollectingdataatlarge eventswillfindtheseinstructionsusefulfordevelopinginteractiveeventsurveys Background TheCommunityFoodBankofSouthernArizonaCFBSAlocatedinTucsonArizonahasbeenbuilding healthy hungerUfree communities since After focusing many years exclusively emergency food distribution CFBSA added Resource Center CFRC improves community security demonstrating promoting collaboratively building equitable regional system Because CFBSAs innovative communityfoodsecurityprogramstheCFBSAisanationalleaderamongfoodbanks part ongoing effort better understand impact its partneredwiththeCongressionalHungerCentertodevelopoutcomemeasurementsystemsfortwoof six Las Milpitas Cottonwood CommunityFarmAsEmersonHungerFellowsJennyRempelandBrianShobedevelopedmetricstools andstrategiesforprogramUlevelstafftotrackprogresstowardtheirgoalsregularlyandsystematically HowtoUsetheToolkit this measurement toolkit contains slides presenter notes introduceoutcomemeasurementwalkthroughtheapplicationofoutcomemeasurementtothetwo programsanddemonstratethevalueofthisprocesstoallstakeholdersfromprogramparticipantsto boardmembersThe secondpartof toolkitconsistsof twoprogramUspecificsections contain thetoolsdevelopedforoutcomemeasurementThesesectionsincludelogicmodelsmetricchartsand multipledatacollectiontools For those interested understanding impacts improving toolkitoffersanintroductiontocasestudiesofandadvancedtoolsforoutcomemeasurement operated shoestring budget Increased funding five ago enabled formalize Since then have expanded started attract national attention led think about how Communities Putting Prevention Work grant assessment relationships University Arizonas School Public Health Geography Bureau Applied Research Anthropology partnered Congressional create assessments Farmers Market FarmtoChild year again invested partnership brought two develop strategies Farm challenge all far has been very few banks United States developed systematic techniques Before delve into specifics our processes next clarify what not well nonprofit institutions regular results services Its focused short answer question did say was going happen actually Answering decisions effectiveness available resources Outcomes distinct from Outputs immediate products composting bin output example changes knowledge attitudes beliefs values andor behaviors Healthier shopping habits children examples There main steps process Step define scope determine include valuable different levels level compare occur higher such departmental institutional organization intentionally sets framework mission objectives answering key questions seek use achieve who target audience seeks step important hold meetings clients stakeholders desired variety viewpoints Once identified helpful prioritize them select measuring Indicators numerical measurements indicate toward your fruits indicator might eating more servings day you methods customer surveys client questionnaires administrative breakouts conditions under successful unsuccessful occurring These demographic characteristics race gender primary language organizational unit geography schools farmers market locations Steps through pretty selfexplanatory once place collect analyze report back make according met whom Weve laid out linearly any given moment multiple because iterative enables continue assessing over time gives developing already One designed does things teaches workshops demonstrates practices demonstration designs builds home gardens folks qualify lowincome conducted interviews members asked Why participate Whats most change thats happened life result Interviewees Logic models relate walks shortterm midterm longterm address driving root causes hunger Pima County complicated decisionmaking simplified tool following paragraphs demonstrate narrate increasing get excited leads eat produce whether comes Gardening welldocumented mental health benefits counts physical exercise combination positive long term reduced healthcare costs rates dietrelated diseases Literally reaping sow psychologically rewarding experience tends greater selfefficacy confidence ones abilities goals overcome tend see incorporating family teaching showing off course cooking together That ability plus closer friends continually sharing both others effectively multiplying And moments social capital some early technical support able enough significantly reduce expenses particularly entrepreneurial begin selling local economic stimulation poverty Finally teach principles equip compost systems greywater become stewards ecosystem conserving water even biodiversity know participants But much First had come Here Change score Stamp Fruit Vegetable Checklist USDA scale asks accomplish various tasks solve Some borrowed directly established research modify slightly accommodate burden With settled survey take before installed seasons later little gardeningspecific encourage learning own created recordkeeping Were using monkey store basic analysis likely need future interns indepth volume becomes robust point only small amount predata farm input every began were currently expanding acres Our increase foster development capacity anyone active outreach residents Santa Cruz Southwest neighborhood Providing educational opportunities production leadership plot managers mind multistakeholder participatory relevant informal volunteers management tracking held focus group gardener leaders What like would changed incorporated prioritized necessary however matter rather than readily version below describe now one phrases bold maintaining growing space providing advice increases communitys turn sense agency subjective awareness initiating executing controlling volitional actions world confident individuals taught voice society believe follow another line installing ramadas donated childrens playground equipment neighborhoods Gardeners just hang number improved quality interactions engage peertopeer build When combines power civic engagement pass policies end conversations having big dont yet really programming resource extent realizing simple activity Indicator hours spent required literature reviews pull appropriate academic governmental Sense Score brief index questionnaire allow seasonal twice attendees general events Fall Festival Monsoon Updated volunteer signin sheets onetime everything transplants theyve distributed retention structures interest walk creating weve way growth ways reminding critically observe pests learn encouraging feedback especially new perceived after worked incorporate recruit farms series visioning aspirations investments accordingly Second several Interviews revealed Though wont necessarily motivations connect installations originally conceived form became apparent could Now site visits systematically components discussing realized wed themselves share decided train advanced spaces overwhelming demand booked within announcing clearly defining immediately designing retreat holding ourselves accountable weekly Identifying want areas greenhouse washing stations invest trainings youth Drafting helped shifting theres staffer hand least evening week offer Third team quotes numbers writing grants potential donors presurvey Januarys orientation reaching population approximately insecure addition surveying surveyed alumni came represents limited sample kind information graphics shows nutritional measured months creation generated stories applications quote illustrates second suggests effects third fourth emphasizes emerged Fourth CEO clarifies communicate regards double argue triple bottom Tools clear compelling narratives board representatives larger articulate vital mobilizing public leveraging reach OutcomeMeasurementToolsforthe HomeGardenCooperative Model Activities ShortTerm MidTerm LongTerm Teach Design Demonstrate Distribute supplies Workshops offered Gardens built Supplies Participants Healthy diet Mental Selfefficacy Family cohesion Physical Sharing Reduced obesity diabetes Social Economic Local Inputs Staff labor facilities Volunteers land Inkind donations Prepare promote host Recruit install Coordinate Maintain seed library Raise distribute worms Start materials Buy consultants people curricular shared worm bins network yards secure Mission Improve advocating supports strengthens Improved stewardship neighbors Assumptions families fresh grow reduces stress instills control Knowledgeable encourages gradually Definitions emotional bonding capable performing order attain certain connections exist between norms behavior enable mutually beneficial cooperation Chart Source frequency eaten snacks fruit per vegetable veggies meal selfreported rating healthiness Veggie Prepost Survey Modified scales suggested Bandura feelings peacefulness cheerfulness satisfaction Compiled above proxy overall CDC considers past reported lasting skipping cutting size meals afford ERS Questionnaire proportion coop season RecordKeeping Forms estimated harvested Data Map Season ______________________ Year _________________ Total Square Footage Gardens___________ Plant Tracker Date Seed Planted Germination Transplanted Harvest Notes Example broccoli Waltham lots side shoots Water Insect Soil Bugs look appear disappear Are insects deal green ate holes cabbage fall disappeared winter picked mornings Watering Schedule Did handwater drip irrigation How minutes deep REMINDER Even surface dry getting Check moisture pressing fingers inches ground November times moist feet December January February March April Have noticed significant bills Amendments add anything castings mulch Where beds parts buckets east bed didnt remember experiment Worm Compost Moisture Bedding should feel wrung sponge too wet bedding Feeding recommend feeding burying scraps Harvesting Castings ready when fine coffee grounds dark brown black uniform particles Frost Cloth Shade Trellises frost cloth there warnings shade during summer trellises vining peas cucumbers Log Vegetables Much pounds plastic grocery bags Taste preparecook heads good steamed salt pepper Harvested___________________________ Thank taking complete purpose partners Your answers confidential right wrong ask honest Please free comments always appreciate thoughts suggestions please contact mmundtcommunityfoodbankorg call name last initial Maria Todays date prior becoming involved progam Introduction YYYY Last Yes lot none yes else gardened spend usually About Eating Fruits Every Almost Less Comments hour Other Others rate someone member friend neighbor etc live household Never sometimes everyday including corn potatoes Excellent Good Fair Poor month encouraged check apply agreement statements mile sells travel location buy Strongly disagree Disagree Mildly Neutral agree Agree connected effect Access Affordability attend prefer true Often Sometimes bought money couldnt skipped cut wasnt Wellness almost boxes pantry assistance Soup kitchen SNAP known stamps Nutrition Assistance WIC Plus chronic condition heart disease arthritis asthma experienced Feelings calm Confidence Not applicable Diabetes Heart Disease Arthritis Asthma optional They ensure Which category includes age yourself parent guardian Fairly Confident Very young Choose Weed maintain grown Solve arise Share Continue Demographic Information Under older regularly provide care speak languages English Spanish specify None Female Male White Black African American Latino Hispanic Asian Hawaiian Pacific Islander Native Indian highest education completed households approximate monthly responses Happy schooling less Nursery kindergarten elementary grades High school degree graduate GED college Associates occupational degrees Bachelors Graduate Optional sources OutcomeMeasurementToolsfor LasMilpitasdeCottonwood CommunityFarm LasMilpitasLogicModel Acvies Gardento ProduceFood Recruitand Train HostWeekly Meengsand Seasonal Events Conserve Resources Creaonof Gathering Space EggsHoney andFresh LocalProduce Trained Skills Consumpon Acvity Stress Interacons Leadership Senseof PeerJtoJPeer Learning Gardener SelfJefficacy Smulaon Capital Civic Engagement Household AHealthyHungerJFree LasMilpitasFarmLogicModel Staffknowledgetime Volunteerandgardener knowledgetimelabor Fundingforstafffacilities andsupplies Transportation Landandwater Recruitandconduct outreachtoprogram Maintainfarmegplots rowsirrigationsystem greenhousebeeschickens compostingtoiletfences IPMetc Buystoreanddistribute suppliesegseedstools forfoodproduction Startanddistribute Gardentoproducefood Divertwastebycreating Preparepromoteandhost onIfarmworkshopsabout foodproductionmarketing andsales Communicatefarm activitiesviamonthly newsletter Buildrelationshipswithand providetechnicalassistance togardeners OrganizeandhostLas MilpitasCommunity OrganizationLMCO meetingsfarmevents Facilitatecapacitybuilding andleadership Coordinateactivitiesand suppliesforvolunteer groups Supervisefarminterns Coordinatefarmstrategic planning Sellfood Acresofcommunitygreen Squarefeetofwildlife habitat Creationofcommunity gatheringspace Nooftransplantsgrown Noofyardsofcompost Noofeggs Gallonsofhoney Noofeducational Noofparticipantsin Noofplotmanagers Noofplots NoofCommunity Cultivators Noofrows Noofvolunteers Noofvolunteerhours Nooffarmtours Nooffarmnewsletters Noofsocialmediaposts Nooffarminternships Poundsofcompostfrom toilet Squarefeetofrooftopfor rainwatercatchment Poundsofhealthy affordableproducegrown forlocalconsumption Improvedmentalhealth Improvedphysicalhealth Increasedsenseofagency IncreasedselfI efficacy Senseofcommunityat Increasedcollective communityefficacy IncreasedpeerItoIpeer Increasedgardener Increasedgreenjob readiness Increasedenvironmental ShorttermOutcomes MidtermOutcomes Gardeningincreases individualsandfamilies consumptionoffruitsand Increasedconsumptionof freshproducecombined withincreasedphysical activityleadstoimproved familyhealthoutcomes Gardeningreducesstress andincreasesgardeners positivementalaffect senseofagencyand Creatingacommunity gatheringspaceand improvingthenumberand qualityofsocial interactionsleadstoa senseofcommunitywhich contributestoincreased socialcapitalandcivic Traininginleadershipskills andopportunitiestouse thoseskillsleadsto increasedleadership Attendingfarmworkshops increasesindividuals knowledgeabout Improvedhouseholdfood Improvedhousehold healthoutcomes Increasedgardenersocial Increasedgardenercivic Decreasedneighborhood povertyrate Localeconomic LongtermOutcomes Increasedgardeningskills fruitsandvegetables Increasedfoodsharing Increasedphysicalactivity Reducedstress Increasednumberof intergenerationaland crossIculturalsocial Improvedqualityof Increasedleadershipskills leadershipopportunities incomefromsalesof produceeggsandhoney Increasedfarmincome fromproducesalesat farmersmarkets Improvedsoilquality Increasedknowledge aboutenvironmental Increasedbiodiversity LasMilpitas CFRCMissionImprovecommunityfoodsecurityforthepeopleofSouthernArizonabypromotingdemonstratingadvocatingforand collaborativelybuildinganequitableandregionalfoodsystemwhichsupportsfoodproductionandstrengthenscommunities ImpactAhealthyhungerfreecommunity Senseofcommunitytheperceptionofsimilaritytoothers anacknowledgedinterdependencebygivingtoordoingfor otherswhatoneexpectsfromthemthefeelingthatoneis partofalargerdependableandstablestructureSarason Senseofagencythebeliefthatonesactionshavean Selfefficacytheextenttowhichpeoplebelievetheyare capableofperformingspecificbehaviorsinordertoattain certaingoals Socialcapitalthenetworkofsocialconnectionsthatexist betweenpeopleandtheirsharedvaluesandnormsof behaviorwhichenableandencouragemutuallybeneficial OutcomesIndicatorsToolsChart Increasedgardenskills WorkshopskillsTowhatextentquestion VolunteersigninYesNoquestion Changeinselfreportedselfefficacyforgardening WorkshopEvaluations VolunteerSignIn GardenerSurvey freshproduce Changeineatingbehaviorsrelatedtofreshproduce Changeinselfreportedfoodsharing Changeinnumberofhoursspentgardening Changeinstressstoryqualitative crossculturalsocial DotsurveyYesNoquestion WorkshopevalTowhatextentquestion DotSurvey NotprioritizedtomeasurecapturedqualitativelythroughBARAinterviewsandethnographicfilm Notmeasuring Leadershipselfefficacyindexincludingchangeinselfreportedabilitytospeakinpublicfacilitate meetingsspeaktoelectedofficialsmotivateothersempathizeproblemsolveandmakedecisions ofLMCOmeetingsorotherfarmmeetingsofLMCOorganizedeventsfarmstandsfestivals ProgramData Changeingardenersselfreportingfoodsales gardenersconsigningandearnedpergardenerfromconsignmentsales ProgramDataMktTeam Farmincomefrom producesalesatfarmers markets Changeinearnedfrommarketsales Changeinindexofrelevantsoilqualityindicators ProgramDatafromoutside evaluator WorkshopsTowhatextentquestion DotsurveyYesNoquestionaboutlearning Changeinbirddiversityabundancespprichnessasproxyforoverallbiodiversity Annualchangeinbeehives Annualchangeinchickens Staffestimateofvegetatedareaonfarm cropsgrown ProgramDataAudobon Changeinselfreportedoverallhealthwithoptionforqualitativeresponse ChangeinagencysubquestiononmodifiedBriefSenseofCommunityScale Increasedselfefficacy Changeinselfreportedselfefficacyforgardeningusedasproxyforoverallchangeinselfefficacy ChangeinselfreportedsenseofcommunityonmodifiedBriefSenseofCommunityScale Changeinperceivedcollectivecommunityefficacy Increasedpeertopeer SurveyChangeinselfreportedsharingofgardenknowledge Programdataworkshopsledbycommunitymembers ProgramdataLMCOmembershiplevelsturnoverandorlengthofparticipation httpdornsifeusceduassetssitesdocstransactions_transformations_translations_webpdf BecausetheCultivatorProgramhasyettodevelopagreenjobskillstrainingprogramwerenot currentlymeasuringthisaspirationaloutcomeShouldsuchatrainingprogramdevelopMilpitas staffcouldstartadministeringamodifiedversionofthissurvey httpnesfporgsitesdefaultfilesresourcesannual_assessement_for_farmer_and_staffpdf Notcurrentlymeasuring OptionCultivatorSurvey SurveyChangeinofproenvironmentalbehaviorsreported Changeinsqfeetofrooftopareacollectedforrainwaterharvesting Changeinannualconsumptionofwateruse Changeinsqfootageoffarmlotareathatcouldpotentiallygrowfoodallarableland includingcovercroppedland Changeinsqfootageoffarmlotareaactuallyusedtogrowfood ChangeinhouseholdfoodsecuritystatusmeasuredbyERSfoodsecuritysurvey Improvedfamilyhealth CouldbemeasuredusingCDCdataasappropriate Increasedsocialcapital Notprioritizedtomeasure Increasedcivic LMCOmemberswhoattendcommunityorganizationmeetings LMCOmemberswhoattendmunicipalcountyregionalstateornationalevents Couldbemeasuredusingcensusdataasappropriate enter birth starting havent coming statement Knowledge Produce Shared something learned Sold youve eggs honey save Care Earth Rarely Use familys Recycle tanks energy Bus carpool bike kitchens affected wellbeing working whole Important Somewhat Prefer fulfill needs goes Help personal Make attended Organization meeting attending speaking facilitating elected officials motivate act issues fellow Estates Silverlake Verde Plaza old Nepali current employment status Questions Employed full Unemployed looking Student Homemaker Retired hopes More access places preparing animals campground athletic courts play jobs sell Meet Both myself Chris Lowen Mazzarella MilpitasGardenerSurveyResource QuestionExplanationsSuggestionsforDataAnalysisandSuggestionsforReportOuts SurveyQuestions Thisallowsustotrackprogramparticipantsforprepoststylepairedanalyses Usefulfortrackingindividualsthroughtime BreakoutQLengthoftimeinprogramUsefulforfutureanalysisbreakoutsbasedontimein DataanalysissuggestionsComparedtonewgardenersdogardenerswhove participatedlongerreportmorelesschangeintermsofgardeningskillsconsumption ofproducefoodsharingstressimprovedmentalhealthleadershipskillssenseof communitypeertopeerlearningcommunityefficacyhouseholdfoodsecurity BreakoutQPriorgardeningexperienceThiswillhelpustodeterminehowpriorgardening experiencemayaffectonesoutcomesandmoreaccuratelyassesshowtheprogramaffects someonecompletelynewtogardening DataanalysissuggestionsComparedtonewgardenersdogardenerswhohadprior gardeningexperiencereportmorelesschangeintermsofgardeningskills consumptionofproducefoodsharingstressimprovedmentalhealthleadership skillssenseofcommunitypeertopeerlearningcommunityefficacyhouseholdfood securityfamilyhealthoutcomes StaffknowledgelowpriorityreportoutandlowprioritybreakoutQsPhysicalactivity gardeningtimeQuestionsandshouldhelptherespondentbetteranswerbuttheyalso havevalueoftheirownForexamplespendingminutesafewdaysormoreinaweekin thegardenisequivalenttorecommendedlevelsofweeklyexercise Dataanalysissuggestionstafftakeaquicklooktoseehowoftenandhowlong gardenersareatthefarm DataanalysissuggestionveryverylowpriorityforreportoutIfwedesiremore resolutionthanquestionwecouldcounthowmanypeoplespendminutesor moreseveraldaysaweek DataanalysissuggestionBreakoutgroupComparedtogardenerswhorarelycometo Milpitasdogardenerswhocomealmosteverydayreportmorelesschangeintermsof gardeningskillsconsumptionofproduceFoodsharingStressimprovedmental healthLeadershipskillsSenseofcommunityPeertopeerlearningCommunity efficacyHouseholdfoodsecurityFamilyhealthoutcomes Seeabove PotentialreportoutandlowprioritybreakoutQPhysicalactivityThisquestionwillbethe simplesttoreportoutasaproxyforexerciseandwillgiveusasenseofthetimecostof gardeningandifandhowthatdifferswithexperienceorotherfactors ReportoutdataanalysisorofgardenersspendhoursgardeningatMilpitas eachweekGardeninghelpsprogramparticipantsmeettheCDCphysicalactivity guidelinethatadultsspendormoredaysaweekdoingmusclestrengthening BreakoutsareusefulwhenwewanttocompareoutcomesbycategoriesSeeexamplesabove IuseortosuggestasimpleanalysisEithercountthenumberofgardenerswhoreportxorcountanddividebythe totalnumberofsurveyrespondentstogetapercentage httpwwwcdcgovphysicalactivityeveryoneguidelinesadultshtmlMusclestrength eningtechnicallyonlyheavygardeningdiggingshovelingcountssothismaybe misleading StaffknowledgequickreportoutlongerdataanalysisPeertopeereducationproduce sharingandfoodsalesinorderofthethreestatements Quickreportoutprompt DataanalysisCouldsumallresponsesexceptnevertogetorof gardenersengageinpeertopeergardeningeducation OptionItcouldbephrasedeitherSharedsomethingyoulearned aboutgardeningwithsomeoneelseorSharedsomethingyoulearned atMilpitaswithsomeoneelseThefirstgetsatgardeningspecificpeer topeereducationwhilethesecondgetsatgeneralpeertopeer StaffknowledgeIfstaffdecidetoprioritizemorepeertopeerworkshopsit mightbeinterestingtoanalyzewhetherfolksreportachangeinhowfrequently theyshareknowledge gardenerssharetheirproducewithothers gardenerssellfoodproducedatMilpitasAlternatephrasingorof gardenersareabletosellsomethefoodtheyproduceatMilpitas LongerdataanalysisWecouldmeasurechangeovertimebyindividualtoseeif individualsaresharingknowledgeandproduceandorsellingfoodmoreorless frequentlyaftermoretimeatthefarmItdalsobeinterestingtoseehowsharing correlateswithsenseofcommunityandpurposeforbeingatMilpitas EastreportoutFinancialsavingsonfood NoteThoughusefulforquickreportoutsthisisnotthebestsurveyquestionitsa leadingstatementthatbiasesgardenerstowardrespondingagreeStillifavast majorityofgardenersreportsavingmoneyitmakesforareallyquicksimplereport outwhichcouldbeusefulbeforeadatainternarrives ReportoutorofgardenersreportthatgardeningatMilpitashelpsthemsave moneyonfood StaffknowledgelowpriorityreportoutSelfefficacyforgardeningModifiedfromBandura httpwwwravansanjiirfilesravansanjiirbanduraguidepdf QuickdataanalysissuggestionStaffcanlookatthesepromptsindividuallytoseeif gardenersneedworkshopstobuildconfidenceandskillsinparticularareas LongtermdataanalysissuggestionEachresponsehasanumericalvaluesowecan aggregatetheresponsesintoasumselfefficacyscoreindexWecouldwatchfor changeovertimeintheaggregategardeningselfefficacyscoreindex Quickreportoutorofgardenersarenowconfidentintheirabilitytoinsert phrasesimplesumorpercentageoffairlyconfidentconfidentandvery Longtermdataanalysisreportoutsuggestionyoucouldseeiftheresbeenchange overtimeintheresponsesolveproblemsandifsoreportoutsomethinglikeor ofgardenershavegreaterconfidenceintheirproblemsolvingabilitiessincestarting atMilpitas StaffknowledgelowpriorityreportoutEnvironmentalstewardshipmeasuringpro environmentalbehaviors StaffknowledgeIfgardenersarentdoingcertainthingsstaffcouldleadaworkshopin recyclingetc SimplereportouteliminatingtheNeveroptionorofgardenersusethe compostingtoiletcompostrecycleetc LongtermdataanalysisYoucouldanalyzechangeovertimebyindividualdofolks reportdoingmoreofthesethingsordoingthemmorefrequentlyYoucouldevaluate eachbehaviorindividuallyoryoucouldcreateanaggregateproenvironmental behaviorscaleindexandanalyzepairedprepostdatawiththat StaffknowledgehighpriorityreportoutlongerdataanalysisFruitandvegetable consumptionQuestionsmodifiedfromUCDavisTownsendLabsurveysforusebytheUSDA SNAPprogramhttptownsendlabucdaviseduPDF_filesFVFSP_FV_bookpdfand httptownsendlabucdaviseduPDF_filesFSPFSP_FBC_singlepdf StaffknowledgeStaffcouldofferworkshopsonfruitsandveggiesassnackscooking withfreshproducerecipeexchangesetcifthisappearstobeaneed QuickstaffdataanalysisCreateacrosstabonofseasonsatMilpitastoseeiffolks whovegardenedlongerreporthigherfruitandveggieconsumptionthannewer gardenersNotethisisnotstatisticallycrediblewithoutapairedprepostanalysisbut itcouldstillbecompellingThisisntstatisticallycrediblebecausefolkswhove gardenedlongermighthavealreadybeeneatingmorefruitsandveggieswhenthey startedgardeningatMilpitaswhichiswhyitsimportanttotrackindividualschange overtime DataanalysisThesecouldbeturnedintoanaggregateindexoffruitandvegetable consumptionIndexvaluescouldbecomparedbyindividualovertimetoseeif gardenersreporthigherfruitandveggieconsumptionaftermoretimegardening Simplereportoutorofgardenerseatfruitsorvegetablesassnackseatmore thanonekindoffruiteachdayetctocalculatesumthethreeyesanswersfor andcompareyestononeveranswersfor StaffknowledgelongerdataanalysisOveralldietQuestionfrom StaffdataanalysisCoulddoacrosstabtocompareaggregatemeanmediansfornew gardenersvlongtimegardenerstoseeiflongertermgardenersselfreportbetter diets DataanalysisCouldcheckforchangefollowingindividualsovertimeCouldalso compareaggregatemeanmediansfornewgardenersvlongtimegardenerstoseeif longertermgardenersselfreportbetterdietsCouldalsoanalyzeaggregate meanmediancomparisonsbyanybreakoutquestionegracegenderincome QualitativedataforquotesstoriesEatingbehavior Dataanalysisandreportoutstaffcanskimtoimprovetheirunderstandingtoseeif therearequotesthatmightresonatewithboardfundersandtoseeifthereareany quotesworthfollowinguponperhapstodoaninterviewandgetalongerstoryfrom thespecificgardener StaffknowledgepotentialreportoutpotentiallongertermdataanalysisFoodassistance Staffknowledgegoodtoknowtohaveabetterunderstandingofgardenerslives Reportoutorofgardenersusefoodboxesfoodpantryassistanceetc NotebecarefulinusingthisreportoutbecausesomeFoodBankboardand managementfolksmightconsiderMilpitasafailureifgardenersarestill receivingSNAPbenefitsandfoodboxeswhilegardeningatthefarmId stronglydisagreewiththisinterpretationofthedatabutIcanseehowfolks mightusethisinformationtodecreasefundingsupportforMilpitas LongertermdataanalysisWecouldfollowfolksthroughtimetoseeiftheirusageof governmentandorFoodBankassistanceschangesovertimewhiletheyreatMilpitas StaffknowledgehighpriorityreportoutlongertermdataanalysisHouseholdfoodsecurity ThesearethreeofthetenstandardUSDAERSfoodinsecurityquestionssee httpwwwersusdagovtopicsfoodnutritionassistancefoodsecurityintheussurvey toolsaspxUvBRDtwoIntheinterestofgardenerstimeweonlyaskedthreephrases whichwethoughtwouldbeenoughtogiveusagoodsenseofgardenersrelativefood insecurity Fastreportoutorofgardenersreportedthatinsertspecificprompt whovegardenedlongerreporthigherfoodsecuritythannewergardenersNotethisis notstatisticallycrediblewithoutapairedprepostanalysisbutitcouldstillbe compellingThisisntstatisticallycrediblebecausefolkswhovegardenedlongermight havealreadybeenmorefoodsecurewhentheystartedgardeningatMilpitaswhichis whyitsimportanttotrackindividualschangeovertime LongertermdataanalysisWecouldcreateafoodinsecurityindexbysummingthe responsevaluesintoanaggregatescoreWecouldmeasureindividualschangeover timeintermsoftheirindividualresponsesandtheiraggregatefoodinsecurityWecould alsocomparetheaggregatefoodinsecurityofnewgardenersfrommultipledata collectionpointstothatoffolkswhovebeenatMilpitaslongerSeethenoteinc Couldalsoanalyzeaggregatemeanmediancomparisonsbyanybreakout questionegracegenderincome StaffknowledgelongertermdataanalysisOverallhealth QuickstaffdataanalysisCouldcreateacrosstabonofseasonsatMilpitastoseeif folkswhovegardenedlongerreporthigherfoodsecuritythannewergardenersNote thisisnotstatisticallycrediblewithoutapairedprepostanalysisbutitcouldstillbe alreadyhavereportedhigherhealthratingswhentheystartedgardeningatMilpitas whichiswhyitsimportanttotrackindividualschangeovertime LongertermdataanalysiscouldtrackchangeovertimebyindividualCouldalsolookat aggregatemeanmedianofnewgardenersandfolkswhovegardenedatMilpitas longerCouldalsoanalyzemeanmediancomparisonsbyanybreakoutquestioneg racegenderincome StaffknowledgequickanalysislongertermdataanalysisChronichealthconditions Staffknowledgegoodtoknowifgardenersarelivingwithchronichealthconditionsto providedaytodayadviceaboutgardeningtomeettheirneeds Quickanalysisstaffcouldseeiffolkschronichealthconditionsgoawayafterseveral seasonsofgardeningToanalyzestaffwouldhavetotrackbynamegardeners reportingchronichealthconditionsandthenseeiftheconditiongoesawayseveral seasonslaterIfstaffseethisitdbegoodtoaskifthegardenerwantstoshareastory abouttheirhealth StaffknowledgenoanalysisreportoutStressandmentalhealth ReportoutIfinterestingstoriesoranecdotesgetsharedstaffmightfollowupwith gardenerstoseeiftheyrewillingtosharealongernarrativewithfoodbank managementboardandorfunders LMCOknowledgequickanalysislongertermanalysispotentialreportoutwithsenseof LMCOknowledgeWhencombinedwithquestionthisquestioncanhelpLMCO membersknowwhichgardenersareandarenotinterestedinbuildingcommunityThis couldhelpLMCOmemberstargetoutreachtogardenerswhoarelessinvolvedonthe whovegardenedlongerreportthatitsmoreorlessimportanttofeelasenseof communitythannewergardenersYoucouldalsocrosstabbyraceandgendertosee howthesevariablesaffectinterestinbuildingcommunityatMilpitasNotethisisnot statisticallycrediblewithoutapairedprepostanalysisbutitcouldstillbecompelling LongertermdataanalysisThisquestionquestionareamodifiedBriefSenseof CommunityScaleBSCSPetersonPleasereviewtheliteratureontheBSCStoget thebestdataanalysissuggestionsforcombinedIthinkyoumightbeableto excludefolksreportingnotveryimportantorlessonwhenanalyzingsince folkswhodontwanttobemembersofacommunitywillprobablynotreportavery highsenseofcommunity FurthersuggestionsMyinitialguessfromwhatIrememberoftheBSCSisthat youcouldcreateamodifiedsenseofcommunityindexbysummingthe responsevaluestointoanaggregatescoreYoucouldmeasureindividuals changeovertimeintermsoftheirindividualresponsesandtheiraggregate senseofcommunityItwouldalsobegoodtomoreformallyanalyzetherace andlengthoftimeatMilpitasvariablesoutlinedinb Staffquickanalysislongertermanalysisreportoutsenseofcommunityseetoo whovegardenedlongerreportagreaterorlessersenseofcommunitythannewer gardenersYoucouldalsocrosstabbyraceandgendertoseehowthesevariablesaffect senseofcommunityatMilpitasNotethisisnotstatisticallycrediblewithoutapaired prepostanalysisbutitcouldstillbecompelling thebestdataanalysissuggestionsforcombinedNoteThismightchangeifthe surveychangesafterIleavebutasofthelastpromptinisnotaffiliatedwith theBSCSbutisinsteadincludedheretomeasuresenseofcommunityinthe neighborhoodaswellasthefarmIthinkyoumightbeabletoexcludefolksreporting notveryimportantorlessonwhenanalyzingsincefolkswhodontwantto bemembersofacommunitywillprobablynotreportaveryhighsenseofcommunity andlengthoftimeatMilpitasvariablesoutlinedina ReportoutDependingontheindexyouuseyoucouldsaysomethinglikeorof gardenersreportasenseofcommunityatMilpitasOrorofgardenersreport feelingconnectedtotheirneighborhood MorecomplexreportoutGardenerssenseofcommunityhasincreasedsincejoining MilpitasOrGardenerswhovebeenatMilpitaslongerreportagreatersenseof communitythannewgardeners ReportoutofthelastpromptonGardenerswhovebeenatMilpitaslongerreport agreatersenseofcommunityintheirneighborhoodthannewgardeners LongertermanalysisandreportoutCollectivecommunityefficacybasedonBandura Longertermdataanalysisyoucouldcreateacollectivecommunityefficacyindexby summingtheresponsevaluesintoanaggregatescoreYoucouldmeasureindividuals changeovertimeintermsoftheirindividualresponsesandtheiraggregateindexscore Itwouldbegoodtoseehowresponsestothisquestionvarywithallthebreakout groupsmentionedinthisdocumentegdemographicslengthoftimeatMilpitas Simplereportoutorofgardenersareconfidenttheycanhelpeachotherachieve theirpersonalgoalswhichsuggestscollectivecommunityefficacyexistsatMilpitas Sumallfolkswhoareatleastalittleconfident Simplereportoutorofgardenersareconfidenttheycanmakedecisionsfor MilpitaswhichsuggestscollectivecommunityefficacyexistsatMilpitasSumallfolks whoareatleastalittleconfident Staffquickanalysislongertermanalysisreportoutleadership DemographicQuestions Thesewillbeusefulbreakoutsforanalyzingvariousgroupsprogresstowardtheoutcomesaddressed inthepreviousquestionsHeresaquicksummary Residencyespimportantforsenseofcommunityquestions CommunityOrganizationmembership Age Householdsize Childcare Language Gender Race Educationproxyforclassstatus Employmentstatusproxyforclassstatus Incomeproxyforclassstatus OptionalQuestions VisionforMilpitasTheoptionshererepresenttheaspirationssharedbymembersofthe CommunityOrganizationinOctoberThisquestioncouldhelpCommunityOrganization membersandfarmstaffinthebudgetingprocess QualitativedescriptionofwhyfolksparticipateUsefulforstaffandCommunityOrganizationin understandingwhatmotivatesfolkstobepartofMilpitas WhyparticipateatMilpitasThisquestionwassuggestedbytheCommunityOrganizationfor useunderstandingwhowantstobuildcommunityatthefarmandwhodoesntThismighthelp themtailortheiroutreachtofolkswhoareinterestedinbuildingcommunityratherthanfolks whocometothegardenprimarilyasanopportunityforsolitarygardening Qualitativequestionforstaff QualitativequestionforstaffandCommunityOrganization NoteAnycommentscanbeusedasqualitativedatabuttheyshouldonlybesharedwithotherswith consentfromthegardenerQuotescanbeusedbythemselvesortheycancuestafftofollowupwitha specificgardenertoseeiftheydbewillingtowritealongerstoryevenjustaparagraphabout whatevertheydescribedQuotesandstoriescouldbeusefulinsolicitinginternalandexternalsupport attheFoodBank Page Monthly Administrative beginning entry Youll Markets sales Active Admin Binder handy LMCO egg Month entering Number official workshop titles partner organizationsgroups volunteering Count visit instance Semillas teachers City Manzo students counted organizations Intro sum across Average participated association municipal county broader See tally WhereHow Leave blank peerled Include windchimes Sunday Funday CFBrun topics LMCOorganized Fundays stands festivals Dont count either tabulated taken 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| The After School Meals Program: Bridging the Meals Gap and… | H Kapp-Klote | 2014 | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | After School Meals Feeding Kids the Bell Rings Table Contents Introduction Assessing Need Tiffanie Panagakos Boys and Girls Club Southern Maine Why Serve Snacks Frequently Asked Questions SFSF Afterschool NSLP CACFP Application Progress Ron Adams Portland Nutrition Department Process Sponsor Site Independent Center Which One Readiness Centers Sponsors Sites Maintenance Running Your Program Smoothly Building Community Sonia Noble KidsCare Lincoln Managing Paperwork TOC Continued Food Preparation Advocacy Strategies for Enhancing Snack Going Extra Mile Jay Lyons YMCA Effective Outreach Making Work Throughout Fundraising Resources This toolkit collaborative effort was built with assistance number community partners Thanks Kate Sims Signe Anderson resources Action Resource FRAC Lyn Ludington Coordinator State Jenna Whitson Child Advocate Hunger Free Vermont Network Executive Director Lynn McGrath Opportunity Alliance Whats Name The also referred AtRisk use term this reduce stigma brevitys sake Unit RivertonSagamore Riverton Park after school program provides enriching activities her students Clubs location districts where more than receive free reduced lunch Many attending are from food insecure households Lots these kids getting maybe some rice when they get home that Busy running both Sagamore programs still has time provide snacks However even part national organization like budgeting only goes far usually end buying things animals crackers juice cookies says meal Fridays children added support will able feed plus snack With can she serves need stay energized focused When asks Who wants healthy meals every hand room went cheered who nutritious most ensures have meet nutrition important antihunger work Summer Service National Lunch Breakfast been priority Initiative our passage Healthy Act access new exciting way qualify which would increase educational programming across state Also known atrisk federal reimbursement designed make available low income areas guide intended help those interested implement cost effective efficient reaches many possible What MHI foremost advocacy Unity strength pantries Increased Supplement Implementation such Research best practices Strong partnerships statewide organizations membership regional local coalitions Opportunities empowerment people poverty Raise awareness create solutions problems hunger Insecurity highest rate insecurity nation without secure Kid Hungry Campaign live over age eligible Education particularly challenging Mainers living rural Overall face significant challenges their ability regular basis Filling Meal Gap Children may not eat day ended parents nonstandard hours families Urban Institute Nonstandard Schedules Wellbeing LowIncome Families stable environments vital combating According Childrens Health Watch lead difficulties concentrating anxiety knowledge retention Even Very Low Levels Found Harm serious disadvantage terms completing schoolwork ensuring achieve success classroom beyond enrolled participants order ensure pleasant sociable experience USDA Handbook afterschool Benefits makes huge difference quality life your funding helps run smoother same participate drawn constructive safe while fuel fully back next according per child year alone Operating find providing engage conversations about preparation health positive supportive ways Complement Other Federal Programs relatively fills gap childs district together other stakeholders sure region all round implementing FAQ should serve Serving beneficial you overall Adequate key concentrate retain information well physical development but necessary benefits benefit greatly working prepare enjoy types become accessible interesting otherwise content within Shouldnt eating dinner attend since last there guarantee Since irregular another fill choose high energy components required 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| Linking Emergency Food Providers to Community Gardening and Urban Agriculture… | Rosana Carranza | 2014 | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Linking Emergency Food Providers Community Gardening and Urban Agriculture the City Chicago Figure Image Monarch Garden retrieved from httpwwwflickrcomphotosN About Casa Norte LCN nonprofit organization based LCNs mission serve youth families confronting homelessness provide access stable housing deliver comprehensive services that act catalyst transform lives communities While Humboldt Park serves clients over Chicagoland zip codes The provides array programs including emergency transitional scattered site permanent supportive well case management advocacy various support engages outreach who are homeless risk Their vision statement dreams world where all people have dignity thrive everyone belongs Northwest Partners Network NFPN coalition different food providers other organizations northwest neighborhoods Logan Square Hermosa Avondale West Town Belmont Cragin works three main levels building between community residents policy research direct service programming EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report investigates gardening urban agriculture models city effort better link local sources tackle central problem insecurity overall poverty Based indepth this discloses both challenges possibilities come with partnering gardens farms specifically tailored EFPs want Furthermore since takes into account needs tackling Analysis provided following recommendations for Set clear volunteer coordination schedule Coordinate gleaning efforts Develop Communicate client feedback leaders Remember educational potential honest reflexive about limitations Make easy possible get involved Indepth analysis body goes more detail Similarly six Recognize emphasis many sales jobs referral system Find untapped resources donations farmers maintain antiracism framework Lead example when comes promoting healthy eating among relevant social justice movements Further found Lastly staff input included gauge internal interest level participants future Staff reflected currently faces busy schedules transportation However also how severe some Therefore still crucial address need Client interviews great cooking program while was not popular Prior investing time gardeningagriculture must first regauge before beginning its own INTRODUCTION THE PROBLEMS insecurityX essentially knowing your next meal coming fromX alarming United States According Department USDA there two distinctions within First low security which includes reports reduced quality variety desirability diet little indication intake More severely very characterized multiple indications disrupted patterns total million Americans lived insecure households those individuals live Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP largest federal addresses Previously known stamps administered reaches around only eligible Many thus utilize meet their dietary include pantries sites can canned goods hot meals sometimes even fresh produce Illinois state population clearly resonates supplement use source Cook County alone estimates show relied People kinds backgrounds necessarily definitely large constituent name implies work immediate nature EFP timeconsuming speedy under pressure rely greatly nonperishable like sparking criticism handing out unsaleable unfavorable items indeed deal distribute RESPONSE GARDENING AND AGRICULTURE Some taking difficult task linking Local supply Beyond paths toward sovereign sovereignty particular rights define safe manner regulate production choose selfreliance rather than these being set larger national international important ensure members ones making decisions they consume PURPOSE RELEVANCE Given generally any insofar problems Simply isnt end goal itself gardensurban but response economic environmental racial injusticeXits lose sight Allen Wilson argue tend move solutions without cause potentially landing them position reinscribing advancing privilege though intention Thus involvement neglect fact partnerships developed greater systemic face Any rooted deeper empowerment Additionally aligned core values belief opportunities power create change themselves aims find latent benefits beyond mainly yielding hold development For garden might tool children employment previously incarcerated helps rethink collection GOALS THIS REPORT Provide comparison analyze what each has offer forward projects expands Include opinions take perspectives ANTIRACISM FRAMEWORK Slocum notes Preliminary evidence reveals organizational identify corporate object struggle comfort moreover concepts class much higher racism movement received fairly lack engagement questions race disconnect becomes lucid one most largely color south west sides AfricanAmerican Latino rates considerably Block argues just because locally produced does mean ethically control may simply reinforce existing divisions especially issue necessary assure gardeners arent reinforcing systems oppression METHODOLOGY informed primarily Those interviewed were asked history structure participates manual primary donation applicable populations Whenever conducted onsite actually see layout farm Since already established relationships such Glencoe prioritized remaining selected presented side They differ however approach will demonstrate exists solicited through interview process during personal intersection Youth gave focus group style Every person signed consent form order PART COMMUNITY URBAN ANALYSIS GARDENS Chicagos Office Housing Economic Development difference follows typically owned managed public entities civic communitybased maintained volunteers Plants grown intended charity beautification purposes grow sold either forprofit basis Due commercial purpose require business license considerable differences always cut shows adhere strict definition others follow combinations discussion DEPTH CHICAGO represented Parquito McCormickTribune YMCA WEFARM America Enlace sections shared information respective views engaging vary sample attest located California Avenue comprised plots throughout childrens full sunflowers part center member Laura Oliver began project aimed look impact lowincome Hispanic high metabolic disorders Metabolic diabetes disorder highest longer medical nonetheless maintains dedication lease plot applicants small radius You basically you able walk bike here said organized giveaways made white rock programXa way salvage hands idea borrowed Robert Nevel KAM Isaiah Israel Hyde held together informal run charge When particularly could become adds Wed gardeningKit ability assigned role With regards working voiced barriers arise huge barrier limited stability Indeed leasing requires regular maintenance addition yearly contribution smaller Financial needed gardenXsomething conflict Nortes did suggest strategies Sometimes aware theyre passionate something she tells repetitive Connecting continuously exposing engage arena Richmond Street unique theres fence surrounding every open fourth growing season Currently active loose according Tanja Deshida positive negative our beekeeping says But organizing terms thats dont passive ownership space explains respect folks explained long brought discuss Weve had wanted partner board meetings didnt then proactive reaching preferably workdays Saturdays Sundays along Green Bay Trail neat picturesque lowered disabled initiative Shalom temple year anniversary Through partnership Union Church now running Most church Rebecca Anderson manager minister Gardens model differs donated leased kept individual Produce gets distributed Ark Just Harvest distribution Whats ongoing develop These waste once harvested donates conflicts crop selection uncommon getting likes greens assessing recipients enjoy eat continued trying vegetables course subjective good quantity amount Crop another concern donate GCFD Greater Depository give too pantry drop off inbetween size makes McCormick Tribune Metro Lawndale Adriana Stanovici Health Wellness Manager shares sense recently invested green back facilityX grant BlueCrossBlueShield used tactile Its function yield leasers teach visiting groups accommodations visitors wants accessible new possibly stages plant things raw andor preparation fits beds expressed put workshops help shape noted She suggested means ask planning leadership possibility planting outdoor stage events offers venue learn strong commitment stakeholder started years ago build infrastructure One Margaret Catania neither nor cooperative runs WEFARMs office Exchange Diversey land Monticello improving soil areas heavily polluted lot clean Maggie remediation lengthy crops indicated doesnt donating Black Oats past dedicated transforming target That How Eerie Family Center Little Village Harding predominately workingclass neighborhood southwest avenues division Maria Herrera pay Gardeners rent traditional fee promote try Were using nutrition education coincidence focused empowering DISCUSSION Overall led inhibit participation capacity compensation should overlooked greatest strengths interested allows remain inhibits formal would limitation taken consideration component mentioned care varying requirement hindrance Similar coordinate partners developing ties accommodating express openness indicates During harvest gives weekly LCNXa benefit beneficial question plenty yet hard Assessing wellliked managers receptive conversations regarding less far been varies producing aspect brings processed foods disconnected necessitates intent foster collect transparent given issues grassroots selfreflexive Being sustainability mirror starting exemplary inclusion RECOMMENDATIONS setting outside Gleaning owners receive Have Having cohesion unity intentions deciding intermediary preferences communicated doing lead spread thin financial commitments There hindrances instability constant constraints easily Farm Growing Home Heartland Alliance FarmWorks Power Botanic Windy Pedro Albizu Campos High Schools greenhouse Each section job training Resource few corner Perry Washington David Durstewitz uninhabited cant really organic advocates calls square mile looking locallyX famous area responded sort keep tally Collards turnips mustard big tomatoes okra remains majority businesses sale sell restaurants usually onions kale beets sent indicating somewhat money seconds free best offering sustainable added resource anyone willing someone regularly Offering parttime ways contributing administrative Clark Wood Englewood produces Timothy Murakami incarceration substance abuse opportunity allow transition workforce From identified think talk separately speaking Homes distinct farming Workers same standards deadlines attendance attitude relationship late Team drafted Quality Life plan district goals facing point geared dealing Now say Homeless previous etc moved solely broader marginalized workers referred agencies connect economy antipoverty headquarters grew Travelers Aid assisted travelers times traveling harder Dave Schneider Specifically Farmworks cohorts ten weeks Everyone agency emphasize referrals glamorous drawn decisionmaking behind practicality shelfstable potatoes cabbage beans radishes sweet cucumber zucchiniX spinach convenient Marillac House prevent whether know East Garfield refer candidly Our fulltime quit love Enough Powers Iron citys Bridgeport Milwaukee Wisconsin Will early dismantling systemXan Lauralyn Clawson coordinator pretty edge entrepreneurial direction going selfempowerment Corps Internship pipelines bring students recruitment teens selfrecruitment word mouth Fostering warm environment welcoming paramount Past recruiters Transportation probably biggest participate Because compensate stipend super value gains growth realm linked Lake Road location miles north Loop reasons Patsy Benveniste Vice President Education Programs tell rich suburb away make Metra car reason horticulture her department educators wellbeing strongly called school industry tends lenient hiring prison Another Colleges formerly Angela Mason worked accreditation sixmonth coursetraining followed threemonth internship qualified Workforce Reinvestment Act WIA covered tuition geographic Kelly Larsen mix middle Pilsen endure childcare yes moving whom weve giving pass recipes theyve picked WCH uses straight talkX communications Project Boston Especially age communication skills Communication stronger conclusion Kellys colleague Rosario Maldonado experiences engaged Rosarios suggestions natural Add pasta dinners nice Take exampleXand mentorship School Division right heart Paseo Boricua corridor home vibrant Puerto Rican having cafeterias roof spent entire quarter Yamini Bala science teacher CSA coop canasta basica last sofrito base markets nails dirty Interest points Ive noticed whole plants bed careXbut strategy Certainly across teachers four months turnover term teaching Boys Girls Club visits afterschool figured easier after hours Like relates hire temporary employees distance present utilizes extremely culture HomeXbeing forthXserves start note strongest staying providing refrigeration wilts quickly described Alliances recruiting generation exactly fitting fit geographically detached accredited instruction professional available Maldonados integrating cooked Her suggestion essential relate men curriculum curricula distributing scale receives notice advance measures considered Keep mind equally Developing Connections specialist market selling shouldnt antiracist practice lens contextualize dynamic acknowledge knowledge experts certain reflect neglects discourse related separated activism tackles forms injustice STAFF CLIENT FEEDBACK INPUT FOOD PROGRAMMING current programing Responses varied depending Notwithstanding underscores importance thoughts offered Shanavia Stevens Beds overnight shelter ages falafel wouldnt cookoff incentive understand reward encourage Beatriz Albelo Scattered Site suburbs culturally appropriate Ethnic prefer dried never presents challenge visit event Steve Zupin Rapid ReHousing connects rental assistance locating Coordinator qualify income Nonetheless Clients complaining basket settled homes Alex Diaz delegating locator finding banks reasonable prices buy likely Something gift card helpful else useful regard his Before house debrief responsibilities tenant unsure explaining cook debriefing facilitate Jodi Knafelc Corazon DropIn spend day former unhealthy habit subtly depends walls guards kind bus cards exchange completing chores maybe happen poignant story hunger dropin fun activity baseball game enjoyable werent Cubs hungry reality confront Jessica Jeremiah Advocacy team experiencing Children Services DCFS wasnt turn neighboring anything LINK expensive Kayla Cormier Technology Employment Specialist exemplified technology directly resumes computer interviewing thought asking specific per background friendly speaks English heavy envisions month experience resume havent eaten Jodis reflects harsh ABOUT Staffs perception inform coordinators departments concerns overwhelmingly flexibility movein place stay TAKEAWAYS Interviews All welcome baskets situated Explaining receiving prepare successful Subtly overbearing Accommodations interests often INTEREST utilizing North respectively surveyed likelihood surveys locations expansion plans fruits communicate growers Lack Likes Favorite Strawberries pineapple bananas apples grapes Carrots broccoli Pineapple watermelon mangoes Broccoli carrots theyd came nearly implications youths architectural cafeteaching kitchen demonstrations share expertise remember honor wisdom collaboration IMAGES CENTER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT agents preparing learningsharing listed enjoyed fruit farmsorchards capitalize funding guaranteed looks Crisis expose referring channeling preferred subsequent Readministering survey Hunger Fellow CONCLUSION empower combination employmenteducational Particularly revealed disclosed showed further data attests imperative regardless status interestcapabilities stakeholders Such ENDNOTES Who Are Retrieved httpwwwlacasanorteorgwhoweare Ibid Definitions Security httpwwwersusdagovtopicsfoodnutritionassistancefoodsecurityintheusdefinitionsoffoodsecurityaspxUtcgGNJDuSo Key Statistics Graphics httpwwwersusdagovtopicsfoodnutritionassistancefoodsecurityintheuskeystatisticsgraphicsaspxUtcgOdJDuSo Number Persons Participating httpwwwfnsusdagovpdsnapcurrpphtm Stamps Facts Myths Realities httpfeedingamericaorghowwefighthungerprogramsandservicespublicassistanceprogramssupplementalnutritionassistanceprogramsnapmythsrealitiesaspx Banks httpfeedingamericaorgfoodbankresultsaspxstateIL Profile httpwwwchicagosfoodbankorgsitePageServerpagenamehungerstudy Pine Souza Including Voices Communities Insecurity Research Empowermentbased Agenda Scholarship Journal Systems contemplating connections examples Human Values Agrifood Inequalities Globalization Localization Antiracist Practice Work Organizations Antipode Studies httpwwwchicagosfoodbankorgsitePageServerpagenamehunger_research FAQs httpwwwcityofchicagoorgcityendeptsdcdsupp_infourban_agriculturefaqhtml Diabetes Prevalance Ten httpwwwsuhichicagoorgfilesFigure_DiabetesPrevalenceinTenCommunitiespagepdf | ||
| The Way Breakfast Should Be: Best Practices for Serving Breakfast… | Laura Renaud | 2014 | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | The way breakfast should Tool Kit for Food Service Directors Best practices serving more maine students best Maine Hunger Initiative Acknowledgements would like thank all those school and community partners who helped inform this tool kit Portland Public Schools Ron Adams Debbie Migneault Staff Lake Region School District Andy Madura Tonya Arnold Deb Howard Barbara Nichols Westbrook Martha Spencer South Madeline Levin Research Action Center Courtney Kennedy Good Sheppard Bank special you the many their families These efforts are dedicated Contents Introduction Why increase participation Financial viability expansion Gaining support administration food service Support Teachers Spreading Word Students Parents Letter Template Flyer Postcards Example Student FreeReduced Application Outreach Sheet Important Contacts Breakfast Health Fall 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| Keep Chicago Renting: Grassroots Implementation of a Chicago City Ordinance | Tadeo Melean | 2014 | Housing | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Keep Chicago Renting Grassroots Implementation City Ordinance Resource Guide Tadeo Melean Table Contents Introduction Part and Foreclosure Logan Square Avondale Hermosa Displacement Maps Protecting Tenants Foreclosed Rental Property Outline Explanation Shortcomings Recommendations KCRO Resources The Need for Direct General Outreach Public Awareness Door Knocking Data Storage Spreadsheet GIS Media Advisories Press Releases Communication Key Figures Partners Institutions Properties Search Tools Conclusion Appendix Letter Spanish English Questions Advisory Example Release Services Flyer All components this document are intended serve sources information those who will work ensure that tenants especially aware their rights can advocate themselves families neighbors communities This resource guide revolves around the new need its implementation grassroots level includes stepbystep list door knocking process along with corresponding documents offer volunteers interns staff method complete task overview ordinance given aid understanding portions yet interpreted court due ambiguous language addition ordinances main weaknesses listed potential solutions depicting historical set foreclosure sales recent prime targets included give spatial crisis order maximize outreach Ive some notes best practices when dealing media outlets advisories press releases well tips how communicate promote events desk editors For also individual cases KCROeligible not have organizations LSNA find understand particular properties using government websites carrying out important there exists strong link between organizing direct service One cannot conduct first step empowering you willing case she knocks must provide but other referral system Once systematically reach community take responsibility ensuring access resources allow them speak LSNAs active areas yellow green purple Blue Line Red CTA subway routes office location Due building purchases rising rates rental past decade neighborhood square has experienced high displacement members section provides snapshot demographic foreclosed unit changes whole then more granularly where data context led Ordinances passage three Rehab Networks Affordable Housing Fact Sheets httpwwwchicagorehaborg Lawyers Committee Better Housings Annual Report httpwwwlcbhorg Institute Studies State Cook County httpwwwhousingstudiesorg Demographic Changes provided Network demonstrates African American residents increasingly leaving combination market forces gentrification increasing rent levels general According from lost population percentage was foreign born dropped decrease overall poverty increased Looking race ethnicity following drop White increase Asian Latino Thus see accurately being displaced reasons behind complex report gap low income households widened number household making less than incomes Additionally saw renters cost burdened spending above numbers demonstrate city struggling maintain enough affordable housing amidst significant now turn percent reflects only small part demographics analysis rest viewed online Latinos Americans reflected indicative aggressive taking place signifies replacement Overall experiencing drastic through decreased could indicate such directly south However expected next hotspot near future meaning once again either periphery completely suburbs seeing middle static introduction present perhaps because crept far north Loop downtown believe experience similar continues creep route east farther away unclear whether family seen geographic line otherwise slightly different shifts While influx exodus color remained probably two remains change Renters LCBH since beginning smallest filings apartment buildings coincides reports Chicagos stock recovered slowly major cities entered total units all foreclosures were filed five financial institutions including Morgan Chase Bank America Wells Fargo Deutsche large result bank ownership impetus alone problem these entities typically interested property management landlords displayed readiness vacate soon possible conducted survey clients found findings forced leave homes had pay higher rents paid additional per month Children serious educational consequences Over half switch schools resulting inability concentrate required tasks difficulty finding home Half surveyed temporary months time shelter doubling consider homeless These consistent they expensive area leads uprooting may lived considerable amount conducive thriving below maps shaded markers representing took over span one year right before went into effect Image image shows proximity Subway blue red dots July June Condominiums displays condominium Condos least affected Single Family Homes single Apartment Buildings Many would qualified protections source Since reached sale Out condominiums therefore likely eligible still early stages working guidelines followed owners commonly called response mortgage outlined previous full text amendment Municipal Code September product Coalition composed various Neighborhood Association Albany Park Council passed overwhelming support vote favor discuss notice requirements eligibility relocation assistance registration penalties enforcement Notice Requirements Section specifies owner announcing within days becoming said determining identity Until delivered collect years older mailed posted primary entrance each presented Polish Chinese holds version website translated versions remaining languages Eligibility technical definitions pertinent most follows Bona fide thirdparty purchaser refers any person armslength transaction Armslength which buyer seller relationship prevent coordination among real estate actors violation spirit law When individuals purchase auctions rather theyre longer does apply Qualified tenant purposes lives bona lease leaserental agreement considered related occurred substantially fair rate Relocation Assistance contains core mechanism helps options fee option renew extend current annual note make decision refuses becomes ineligible Finally states abide until sold Registration outlines register form httpwwwcityofchicagoorg There Were notify Commissioner Penalties comply receive damages equal twice explains bring private cause action sections occur Enforcement administration drafting rules regulations fall upon Business Affairs Consumer Protection Other laws pertaining include Illinois Mortgage Law IMFL Act PTFA recommendations amalgamation ideas experiences originating minds Some originate accompanying while others come extrapolated legal thinking hypothetical situations Tracking should tracking ascertain effective fulfilling original purpose namely keep stands today calls completed Recommendation specifically ask theyve decided renewextend primarily extending leases providing fees both Building power under affect procedural add simple question deem beneficial continue displace even expense might require depending interest involved parties funds personnel manage update database hold component Currently call sophisticated That means forms reviewed monitored assigned simply placed drawer somewhere Department paper wanted investigate effectiveness recommendation adopted necessitate burdensome Market Rate Gray Area qualify significantly clarifies portion what stated determine possibility example Hyde calculated entire neighborhoods Assuming equitable formula developed used needs formulas mean certain difference across board much discerned courts appear Private Cause Action With poor nonexistent imperative increases presence role instead relying driving force allows citizens suspect lack compliance obtain engaging requires cultural social economic capital many possess residing eviction tactics intimidate scare intimidated procedures differences create hurdles unlikely Notices Follow particularly big banks get ahead develop standard protocol uneven inconsistent regards notices creating necessary New stay payment address reasonable Zombie Unresolved Foreclosures Patterns Woodstock establishes zombie exist servicer files legally places state limbo maintenance tenantlandlord relationships owned entity thus servicers upkeep discouraged residencies negatively prolonged lazy Members prepping conference day Photo Marcelo Ferrer severely curb relies heavily knowing able churches alderman commit necessitates grassrootslevel currently undertakes writing knocked approximately conducting school church workshops spoken materials worked awareness prevention just starting fruits our labor coming contact proper notification renewal pro bono expand aimed improving reliance ability Through itself developing implementing public campaign biggest tactical questions centered degree targeted opposed benefits shortcomings approaches determined involves specific nature situation manner selected depends 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appears activity date hope importantly experts build existing knowledge neither nor Ideally content superfluous already permeate communitys brilliant dedicated sign true empowerment collecting analyzing legislation empower Lets begin think MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO ILLINOIS PHONE FAX wwwlsnanet Date _________ Dear Resident _________________ records been auction stopped living formally known Chapter asked confirms residence written wants IMPORTANT offers renting refuse fail violate fails enjoy protection counselor Even Federal remain remainder dont respected voices heard charge advice referrals strongly encourage ext tmeleanlsnanet Sincerely Fecha Querido Residente _____________ acuerdo con publicos este edificio fue vendido remate embargo hipotecario tal vez tenga nuevo dueno visitamos hoy para proveerle informacion sobre nuevas protecciones legales inquilinos viviendo propiedades bajo ingles nueva ley Manteniendo Rentando formalmente conocida como Ordenanza Protegiendo Inquilinos Viviendo Propiedades Bajo Embargo Hipotecario Codigo Capitulo Estas puede ayudarle familia permanecer hogar proveerles asistencia mudarse que piden vaya Despues corte confirme venta residencia pueden protegerlo usted estas Usted debe recibir aviso escrito del cambio Este dira quien propietario tiene derecho colectar renta administrar pueda renovar extender contrato quiere posible financiera muy IMPORTANTE entender ofrece continuar rentandole rechaza oferta elegible paga viola sea cumple los requisitos mencionadas obedece llevarlo importante entienda esta ordenanza proteja Aunque cumpla talvez federal dejarlo hasta termine dias salir propiedad trabajado por muchos anos asegurar sus derechos son respetados voces escuchadas cobra consejo preguntas Sugerimos llame mande hablar situacion Sinceramente ____________________ Unit _______ _____________________ ___________________ Email___________________ vacant YES Sabe Are familiar inquilino long rented here Cuanto tiempo rentado aqui Que tipo end verbalwritten length Cuando termina types phone visits notificaciones cartas llamadas visitas recibido Have offered cash keys han ofrecido dinero casa pronto Alguien ayuda extension una Mantiene contacto Did live Vivio anterior Does Vive corriente throughout period collected saved estado pagando durante lawyer Tiene abogado paying utilities eso incluye agua luz gas trouble tenido problemas manteniendo prendido bedrooms Cuantos cuartos apartamento kids attend hijos escuela van ellos Cuantas unidades hay Conoce otros deberia anything else youd like share Hay algo mas quisiera contarnos Despite Heavy Opposition Projected Numerous Families Limit Vacant Destroying Announce Makes Largest Country Protect WHO Alderman twelve policy WHAT Conference Announcing Also Known WHEN WHERE Temple Pierce Hall Basement Level Washington WHY Highlighting Renter Protections Will Their Increasing Amount highlighted destructive employed bypass boarding offering sums money turning off referred protecting Upon foreclosing third party finds foreclosurerelated face burdens tight pushing shelters untenable fact suggests pushed children permanent stability Visuals solidarity renter advocates supporting speakers interview Best bankowned protect Aldermen want Citys Tuesday Ald Ray Suarez chairman Councils Real Estate announcement accompanied Joe Moreno Walter Burnett Deborah Mell coalition groups unions prompted officially makes second largest Los Angeles enact protects rentpaying lawabiding thousands trends estimated according move Patricia Fron relatives became faced displacing vacancies hurt surrounding noted disaster block values instability onto And theres reason policies unfair push payments happened actually inside utilize educate Diane Limas leader calling elected officials join efforts works way Employees International Union SEIU IllinoisIndiana UNITEHERE encouraged Emerson National Hunger Fellow organizer February Citywide seeking | |
| The Share Table: Engaging Partners Around the Summer Food Service… | Maryam Adamu | 2014 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Southwestern Pennsylvania Food Security Partnership THE SHARE TABLE ENGAGING PARTNERS AROUND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM ALLEGHENY COUNTY Maryam Adamu Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow The Share Table WELCOME There unmistakable community atmosphere around ending childhood food insecurity Allegheny County For instance late April collection South Middle School students along with representatives from Pittsburgh Cares and Greater Community Bank gathered discuss issue that was affecting their preparation for schools canned drive the decorated picnic table would drop site asked question participating same service learning project country were asking What Will You Bring Elsewhere summer feeding sites across kids use Tables These are places where can offer whole uneaten parts meal peers perhaps exchange them something they like better apple orange example friend This report focuses positive impact Summer Service Program what has already been accomplished City large more key stakeholders bring share work end INTRODUCTION CHILDHOOD INSECURITY years following Great Recession many Americans found themselves without gainful employment dollars being stretched absolute thinnest Department Agriculture reported households experienced stretch some point during year Compare experiencing becomes clear past few have especially tough families condition having limited uncertain availability nutritionally adequate safe foods ability acquire acceptable low paying job lack access transportation sometimes gap between reaching security Unfortunately these circumstances disproportionately affect children Fully every United States insecure Much evergrowing body research points devastating health education economic outcomes associated several times likely underperform academically behavioral issues require special andor repeat grade Our best efforts preparing healthy prosperous future often undercut when child too hungry stressed learn cycles poverty persist Put simply providing nutritious today first step ensuring robust workforceready society tomorrow SECURITY Within there exists incredible network individuals programs organizations working together help alleviate hunger area Banks partner distribution gardens Farmers Markets accept SNAP WIC benefits Still over living those homeless period time last That number jumps preschool age factored More must done take care one most vulnerable segments our population Partnershipan initiative Bankwas developed significantly reduce Working hope feed line shorten While primarily direct works get people enrolled federal nutrition which eligible thereby shortening emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Formerly known stamps program assists lowincome purchasing grocery stores farmers markets supermarkets Women Infants Children through states supplemental mothers infants five Breakfast Lunch Programs constant source school However not session SFSP administered Education helps provide free meals this different levels involved SPONSORS government agencies nonprofits generally assume responsibility running including training supervisors filing reimbursements regulations VENDORS production component Sponsors capacity tend contract companies culinary prepare SITES physical location congregate receive parksplaygrounds houses worship centers OPEN districts wherein least reduced neighborhoods qualify open offered any prior registration required making valuable resource communities Outside roles delineated grow presence recruiting serve volunteerbased seek out OUTREACH flyers other outreach materials Though everyone able participate level recognize importance spreading word about helpful SITE SUPERVISORS who attend then responsible taking tallies temperatures pointperson particular Several will person spearheading but alternate cosite available spread VOLUNTEERS programming requirement participation tends much higher activities also offeredrecreation reading groups Essentially requires quite bit organizing particularly two barriers keep facilitating relationships ensure all entities need started each Additionally Human Services DHS Parks Recreation developing sponsored CitiParks total sponsors served snacks Each day nearly participated county ranging Vacation Bible Schools recreation camps pools under WHERE WORKS Below map Feeding ran Blue squares indicate red half registered lunch ideal environment within walking distance home SOUTHEASTERN NORTHEASTERN BIGGER needed decrease shows areas rampant scarce Clairton Wilkinsburg McKeesport Homewood target neighborhoodsboroughs recruitment great untapped resources could really champion Houses should existing operating high identify potential summers And just participants benefit greatly close proximity serviced Sponsor part Finding administrative coordinate unique understanding specific needs paramount Earthen Vessels Outreach East Liberty Lawrenceville Similarly Ministry took borough Having greater manageable gives opportunity closely develop its highest STARTUP EXPANSION Potential Many inkind donations Businesses host equipment drives outdoor donate refrigerator oven indoor Foundations grants hoping start mobile rural pockets Workforce Investment Boards set teenagers adults skills Site Supervisor One difficult aspects builtin disseminates partners robocalls universal channel communicated Offices elected officials district superintendents active role constituency Whether mail hosting kickoff events encourage utilize dial find nearest system place courtesy Way begin new vendors Kitchens Springboard Lutheran Society Both workforcetraining such criminal backgrounds homelessness offering life Their market secure industry Not only prison recidivism waste rescuing ripe used next helping prepared plates means definite recognition Over hopes harness energy increase amount roughly bringing projected totals reach goals support businesses owe thousands Chris West Regional Coordinator Office Email cwestpittsburghfoodbankorg Karen Dreyer Director kdreyerpittsburghfoodbankorg FEEDING PARTICIPANTS TOUCHING FAMILIES INC NUTRITION GROUP CATHOLIC CHARITIES PGH HOW DEPT AGRICULTURE PARTNERSHIP SOUTHWESTERN SPONSOR VENDOR PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION Child Reauthorization Act Administered stage agency Local sponsor teens eat average APPROX CHILDREN Comes Congress | |
| Fresh Food, Fresh Access | Adrien Schless-Meier | 2014 | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Terminal Way Pittsburgh telephone fax wwwjustharvestorg FRESH FOOD ACCESS EVALUATION JUST HARVESTS EBT FARMERS MARKETS PROGRAM FEBRUARY Adrien SchlessMeier Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Page ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Just Harvest extends its profound thanks the many individuals and organizations who contributed their time expertise enthusiasm first year Fresh Access this report appreciate work our partners Citiparks Food Policy Council for collaboration generous support Motorola Foundation Pennsylvania Department Agriculture Heinz Endowments Summer Youth Philanthropy Project making program possible are also grateful customers vendors offered feedback whose valuable insights will help grow coming seasons serve more members greater community Finally thankful Congressional Center placing with during fall winter her greatly value CHCs assistance over past decade Kenneth Regal Executive Director ABOUT HARVEST Founded educates empowers mobilizes people eliminate hunger poverty economic injustice communities influencing public policy engaging advocacy connecting benefits guided understanding that symptom product social Rather than charity policies which respond these conditions needs lowincome best approaches elimination THE CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER The CHC nonprofit works make issues domestic international priority policymakers government raise new generation leaders fight against Its mission train inspire end advocate create food secure world Fellows Program justice trains inspires sustains supports diversity local national inequality particularly racism gain field experience fighting through placements based across country Washington bridges communitybased efforts fellows develop effective movement CONTENTS Summary Introduction Health Disparities Why Matters Overview Where Operates How Works Who Uses Advertising Promotion Methods Market locations Achievements Customers Vendors Challenges Recommendations Plans Improvement Appendix Glossary References EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This evaluates enables residents use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP formerly stamps well credit debit cards buy fresh foods six farmers markets PFPC launched two largest East Liberty Northside May expanded ahead schedule four additional Southside Carrick Bloomfield Beechview August Data evaluation come from customer satisfaction surveys focus groups vendor endofseason meeting rapid market assessments overall sales information received financial programs administrative operational costs supported promote all WHY Research shows strong link between inability health like obesity diabetes Nearly half unable affordable healthy own neighborhoods percent Additionally approximately twothirds adults qualify overweight obese have been diagnosed type entire region when reliable access makes buying easier accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer hold users destigmatizes creating central point sale shoppers using alike boosts regional activity small business owners would otherwise shop HOW WORKS has booth each participating decide how much they want spend then wooden tokens denominations creditdebit Having distinct comply USDA regulations regarding SNAPeligible Shoppers can until season ends turn any spent booths record days reimburse week electronic ACCOMPLISHMENTS Our results success achieved total volume transactions accounted These highlight peoples purchasing power economy GLANCE CUSTOMERS had impact ability purchase fruits vegetables boosted consumption produce among participants Among survey respondents rated very important surveyed reported eating since started findings suggest positive step forward mitigating some Pittsburghs dietrelated disparities VENDORS Farmers participated were overwhelmingly satisfied noting increases number made having higher because noticed RECOMMENDATIONS vast majority including partner Nonetheless identified ways improve strengthen Below three primary recommendations Increase targeted promotion Most heard about onsite wordofmouth should increasing marketing draw Create implement incentive recipients Focus group emphasized strategy get increase Creating system where receive free them stretch budgets further lessens severe cuts such those found Farm Bill Public stakeholders sponsors ensure continues enable Pittsburghers control choices contributing stability integrating into operations indicate one promising solution address limited recommend ongoing sectors strategies consistent resources customersX used once INTRODUCTION Even slowly begins recover recession began millions Americans still struggle meet known assists million families nations most critical defense Allegheny County householdsXnearly familiesXreceive bringing federal nutrition funds every month While strongly significant lives recognize only factor affects vibrancy Menu Justice nearly live supermarket LSA areas Seventyone provide issue locally produced meats cheese eggs bread baked goods near During regularly took place operated Despite prevalence not equipped process mechanism dispersed Historically stamp could paper coupons beginning was implemented statewide shift occurred without effort effectively cutting off source allows debits manages longstanding neighborhood other single entity excellent candidate kind partnership models crosssector leading antihunger organization Southwestern committed ensuring full range affluent peers shopping With goal practical accessible friendly aim destigmatize offering think production benefit area opening revenue streams promoting both demand supply November offers expand HEALTH DISPARITIES PITTSBURGH MATTERS Recent studies paint grim picture regions outcomes qualified eleven More recent data urban often fare worse outside city limits twice likely rate fair poor suburban counterparts less care able afford emergency medical concerns note color disproportionately negative Black white Better correlated incomes though diagnoses decrease income education levels rise race independent effects significantly lower median underscores correlation indicators negatively impacts linked diseases heart disease Increasing already seen projects ShopnSave Hill District demonstrate thrives governments nonprofits hospitals together healthier everyone prepares second continue push continued investment communitydriven deepest inequities Figure staff sell OVERVIEW researchers College Carnegie Mellon University evaluated several accept metropolitan Based CMUs applied license Service currently processes grant funding launch cover daytoday awarded advertising plan addition PFPCs roles implementing operates provides stall space location WHERE OPERATES opened exception closed early September available late detailed map Table Days operation counts estimates All take Daylight Savings Time thereafter Vendor observations Customer RMAs did estimate Day Sales Monday Friday Tuesday 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| A Call to the Table: Ending Summer Hunger in Washington | Sydney Fang | 2014 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Khasjflkassss February Call the Table Ending Summer Hunger Washington Sydney Fang Bill Emerson National Fellow United Way King County The mission UWKC bring caring people together give volunteer and take action help need solve our communitys toughest challenges has been leader fight against childhood hunger since works with business government media nonprofit organizations meet community needs Fellowship Fellows Program social justice program that trains inspires sustains leaders supports diversity local national approaches eliminate poverty oppression nurture innovative network creative inspiring change agents who share vision just world seeks craft successful mutually beneficial partnerships between Partner Organizations while developing new generation About Author Originally from San Francisco Bay Area graduated University California Berkeley degree public health minor policy also organized monolingual Chinese homecare workers served commissioner City Berkeleys Community Health Commission She was Public Policy International Affairs Greenlining Institute conducted foundational research around increasing transparency accountability upstream investment benefit spending among notforprofit hospitals Lauren McGowan Associate Director Homelessness provided content editing support for this report Please contact any questions SFANGhungercenterorg LMCGOWANUWKCorg ContentsTable Contents Executive Summary Introduction Funding Collaboration Coordination Local Cohesion Outreach Engagement Conclusion Roadmaps Pierce Snohomish Yakima Glossary WashingtonEnding When summer starts thousands lowincome youth lose access school breakfast lunch snacks they depend when session Food Service SFSP meals federal nutrition meets children under age are eligible free reduced which administered Office Superintendent Instruction OSPI relies schools act meal sponsors sites Unfortunately only reached students Now time stakeholders come fill gap While efforts Washingtons antihunger advocates partners increase some most wellplanned nation must steps make these even better Childhood manifestation source many other problems such economic instability poor strategic mobilization different corners address communitywide issue School districts elected officials funders families all something valuable table Five Opportunities Growth outlined can inform strategies moving forward participation Meals barrier operating especially lack startup funds rural programs cannot afford transportation reimbursement rate should enough sustain funding enrichment growth New hospital could complex problem intersection issues requires collaboration Workgroup strengthen existing reach communities unique entry points statewide housing parentteacher associations strong relationships color participate discussions planning Each partner brings expertise responsibilities resources Clear deliberate coordination critical making best use plan offer direction provide benchmark evaluation key commit concrete actions will move cohesion success depends ability step respond connected both networks responding already Action Partnership CAP agencies Advocates identify champions maintain sustained yearround measure progress coordinate highneed engagement more widespread targeted outreach ensure receive frequent consistent messaging familiar credible sources Low awareness continues persistent addition increased information reflects meant serve Localities understand integrate them into learn why may not participating This kind feedback inclusion become invested develop stronger trust ultimately Schools initiate avenues through surveys part Lunch application meetings work reducedpriced Meal ranks states District Columbia accessi improving imperative because hungriest stateii Statewide leaves over kids vulnerable during summeriii Losing comes great cost detrimental effects powerful opportunity combat learning loss food security promote cognitive developmentiv advance positive outcomes adopt necessitates sectors towards solution Purpose Methods highlights five opportunities Interviews throughout insight their limitations effective Research sharing recommendations collaborative Work Group well high offers target profiles counties Counties resource These demonstrate county present goals improvement what effort significant Funders grant dollars state much needed largely unaware education active peer Out philanthropic eal Existing makers YMCA Dairy Council sustainability assessment similar Partners HungerFree Oregon grantees tool promotes benchmarks cultural competency strategy provides standards strive Grant individualized sponsor easier evaluate strengths included Resource Toolkit Professionals Notforprofit return taxexempt status operate budget devoted promoting often associated happens within walls dictated where live play Addressing providing activities crucial contributions longterm Antihunger investments improve technical assistance added guidance One Million Campaign example how have amplify expansion spearheaded twoyear campaign countywide incorporated Grants fund costs staffing Corps members highschool collegeaged staff Targeted neighborhoods impact its first includes Significant gains grantee Des Moines Bank saw percent Intervention online guide centralizes running toolkit maintained WithinReach found here philanthropy advocacy emergency agency administers Involving association groups Housing Nutrition Association etc involved level agendas potentially initiatives legislation capacity administration consider What State WSPHA engage organizational include departments Migrant Centers Their encourage Authorities AWHA platform authorities connections site recruitment WSNA directors Connecting hosts workshops direct way vendors Parent Teacher WSPTA maintains regional contacts Associations partnership build PTAs another voice nuanced approach Healthy Lifestyles collaborate Engaging leadership governors office greater leverage Indiana Department Education began reading initiative programming offered DOE accompany potential stakeholder Governors connect Student Achievement whose attention academic combine ensuring mentioned establish clear items assign end each meeting followthrough discussion Develop pilot comprehensive after ambitious measurable facilitates Youth Alliance goal create year Afterschool CACFP developed piloted evaluated Deeper recruiting important States Agriculture Federal USDA FNS encourages facilitate superintendents governments sends out letters emails deeper followup OSPIs email list made rest workgroup follow via phone calls inperson urgency additional combined recruit multiple angles aside service continue specific regions libraries parent teacher centers migrant coordinators Vermont invitations principals managers administrativefinances Consistent contract preapproval flexibility Some elect Social marketing Developing advertising materials Executing events child field alternative models practices Florida regionalized makes logistically available concerns Regional forums Sponsors feel comfortable asking about operates environment enable Field same round good sense circumstances model enabled NSLP able communicate director directly Wisconsin team ensures communication Staff interact Assigned visits training place approve sponsorship candidates ask consultants encouragement coupled openness looking requests guidelines retention Specialists topics reinforce visit trainees might responsible Individual initiated sure knowledge run brief overview specialists show websites forms helpful website hourlong call assigned one For solicit regarding Sponsor reviews areas focus Training teach rules Summit Kickoff interested returning builds excitement exposure Minnesota had engaged experiences building mentorship kickoff advice Successful identified establishing formal mentorships old connecting partnered Impact two alongside attendees presents united front introduce full range Video conference technology simultaneous those arent attend view later updated factsheets wellconnected roadmaps set snapshot listing number days open workgroups coordinating reducing competition convener dedicated robust convened Taskforce Milwaukee region convening composed providers daycare coordinates They location reduce duplication gaps find ways close there redirect During numbers weekly hires intern look paperwork submit invoices supper distributes Kohls remain August privatelyfunded recruits volunteers activity equipment checks cooler procedures schedules accommodate preferences After interviewing area lacking alike priority getting door simply outreaching times limited reaching Stakeholders accessible relevant than ever speak Increasing means sensitive predominately English proficiencyv Cultural linguistic barriers keep receiving adequate effectiveness cases higher representation eligiblevi risk suffering insecurity outcomesvii challengesviii fighting trend Furthermore midst demographic transition todays being colorix exception populations shift Formal required collect Site Sites staffed trusts relationshipbuilding factor improves located mean language skills suited data accessing optional small response rates incentives prize punch card back completed survey Surveys beyond answers Why dont your friends enjoy you like Needs Assessment including dealing Child member Gleaners diverse touch services were backpack allowed surveyors parents every young person months However low nearly unable possible affected plays role disparities educational future Strategic ending but CountyKing Gap feed average daily attendance estimate per day longer practice recommended Center length consistency long serving lengthening sustainable Number less Race Ethnicity Data languages South double Communities now majority special consideration grades Year Percentage Total Latino races American Indian Alaskan Native Asian Black African Hawaiian Pacific Islander White Two More Races Populations Color December October EthnicityRace Enrollment Reports Level Seattle Times Shifting Changes Retrieved httpseattletimescomhtmllocalnews_censussouthkingmhtml Roadmap Project Our Region httpwwwroadmapprojectorgtheprojectourregion Goal Serve How Opportunity Strategy Timeline Require complete Raise FebruaryMarch Connect across See below FebruaryApril next three years clearly delegate Maintain hub order supportive AmeriCorps VISTAs ideal reporting system measurement All Communitybased accommodates finder widget administer host FebruaryMay Employment Resources likely plug OMM recruiter Corp Adult train want Consortium SNAC Promotora trusted using Benefits alleviating implementation GroupHealth vendor Centro Raza constituency Centros Para Los Ninos utilize conduct Sea Mar particularly WIC users Reach Soccer HealthCorps ACRS clients referrals bank Horn Africa Services CountyPierce Free Reduced true proficiency Special add snack UWKCUnited Greater Tacoma Foundation Metropolitan Development MDC Connections department consists Tahoma champion Authority developments Francis Hospital communitybuilding TacomaPierce Increased involvement aligns Improvement Plan Relevant Built Environment House refugees immigrants speaking adults several teens Asia APCC organization past constituents shapes CountySnohomish | |
| Co-op Grocery Stores: More than Food | Building a Self-Determined… | Shaka Clark | 2014 | Community Food Security, Food Access, Food Justice, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Communities of Color | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Coop Grocery Stores More than Food Building SelfDetermined Community Detroits North End Hallie Clark Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Field Site Detroit Black Security Network February Purpose not food desert issue does come from lack physical stores rooted unequal racial and economic system that produces the necessity for selfdetermined communities The DBCFSN black justice spearheading development squarefoot consumer cooperative grocery store neighborhood This project particularly important majority where residents own retail almost African American has high concentration party liquor convenience serving substitutes with affordable quality products area also shows effect government disinvestment proof current land grab remnants war drugs Though Ends context history demonstrates promise alternative creative solutions encourage secure report will examine how ideal place coop present appropriate infrastructure specifically addresses twofold ownership availability offers brief have used business model strategy addressing inequality injustice plans push are consistently dislocating masses participation discusses businesses can largescale privatized incurring city limits Gentrification grabs continue rapidly change experiences center Therefore community organizations must actively work towards self determined DBCFSNs principles solution provide blueprint other neighborhoods country Selfdetermined selfdetermination term many people color For this determination idea right define control benefit systems their geographically located west side Woodward Avenue southern border being East Grand Boulevard eastern northern Arden Park Blvd Land Grab defined large acquisition facilitated governing corporate elite describes more accessible often subsidized noncorporate entities War Drugs Drug most recently recaptured Michelle Alexander her critically acclaimed book New Jim Crow Mass Incarceration Age Colorblindness refers deliberate funneling into working class subsequent rise police presence incarceration rates TABLE CONTENTS PURPOSE INTRODUCTION CHAPTERS FOOD BUSINESS USUAL HISTORY THE NORTH END COOPERATIVES FOR JUSTICE GROWING COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP AROUND COOP RECOMMENDATIONS ENGAGEMENT AND BLACK DETROIT CONCLUSION APPENDIXES BIBLIOGRAPHY Data Driven reported over full existed along hundreds fringe like sell items urban only consumers laborers local economy power dynamic led decline options retailers within example see dollars spent circulated Organizations remain forefront highlighting injustices Uprooting Racism Planting Justice Task Force Feedom Freedom Growers Eastern Michigan Environmental Advocacy Council been instrumental incorporating focus issues following Many Detroiters mile homes Fast practically replaced home cooked meals households population dependent others feed situation encourages activist answers address insecurity created bustling renowned farm garden movement currently gardens Colasanti Litjens Hamm acres publicly owned vacant some arguing enough produce substantial amount farmgarden displays complexities interactions between race Given exponential growth agricultural what ways controlled could manifest Garden courtesy started Ujamaa Buying Club way promote economics through monthly collective online purchasing completed feasibility detailing desire members stakeholders began meet spring summer decided open brick mortar main corridor two major highways cultural Midtown still seems unlikely choice found white college towns suburbs affluent Michigans twenty predominantly educated middle localities But cooperatives exist nonwhite spaces vision space similar efforts across organizers Oakland Atlanta Orleans Albuquerque Philadelphia identified possibilities projects positioned response exclusionary gentrification occurring these same tool resiliency since Reconstruction era WEB DuBois sites least functioning coops turn twentieth Map century utilize smaller scale Currently looking during time unprecedented hardships During great recession Americans lost half wealth connected predatory loan epidemic With questions guide understanding successful Can serve guarantee effective building period uncertainty Will initiatives daily political realities consumption strong What bolster challenge possibly even new adopted begin gather support existence bidirectional benefits rich challenges leadership highlights show best utilized when needed apart longer historical trajectory movements Quilting Bee York Foundation CHAPTER When look citys tax base say bring sorry but mean cant just poor prosper George Jackson Economic Growth Corporation May structure reinforces need privately highlight inequities Coalition nonDetroit Yakini serves Joyce therefore exasperated intensified racialized around housing transportation schools employment etc portion problem Policy DFPC gap describing Although hundred square footage average shopper compared cities Pothukuchi underlying Metro Foodland continues Midwest Goodwells small natural foods market caf Both exception rule populations whim nonNative nonBlack storeowners comes prices reports approximate million leakage each year loses revenue yearly due lacking Outside chains identify possible profit having James Hooks every Wayne County which Garry total spending outside Social Compact past years Whole Foods Meijers attempting inequalities lower priced selection left out meaningful thriving agreement after already finalized operational decisions trend Mutuma try organize disappointment dont intentionally opportunity bandage larger profoundly Nembhard Efforts revitalize effects loans devastated profound landscape product countrys recent lending pervasiveness gut resources Gottesdiener Corporate Americas purchase 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| Collective Impact: Improving Collaborations to End Child Hunger in King… | Albert Ramirez | 2014 | Field Reports | Collective Impact: Improving Collaborations to End Child Hunger in King County, WA introduces and contextualizes the Collective Impact model for anti-hunger partners’ work in King County. The… Read more | Emerson Fellow | COLLECTIVE IMPACT IMPROVING COLLABORATIONS END CHILD HUNGER KING COUNTY UNITED WAY PAGE This report was prepared Albert Ramirez Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow ARamirezHungerCenterorg collaboration with Lauren McGowan United Way King County LMcGowanUWKCorg INTRODUCTION Key partners working alleviate child hunger provide essential relief thousands families every day recent years organizations across sectors have collaborated better meet these critical needs Childrens Alliance developed their End Childhood Washington point plan released its Relief Now reduce and since Connection support from the Melinda Gates Foundation other funders has worked streamline access Basic Food program public benefits All along way emergency food system hard communities state Through initiatives gained they need participation rates among eligible individuals are alltime high However persists kids risk hungriest country ranks Federal School Breakfast Program Summer Service around understaffed underfunded antihunger leaders stretched thin programs underutilized existing collaborations lack tools resources overall bandwidth efficiently effectively move needle banks schools proximity children feel urgency magnitude problem but often required manage all various approaches meeting Advocates find themselves recruit retain summer after school meals sponsors sites diminishing ability focus efforts advancing change policy level Community vying for same limited pool funds creating unintended consequences competition fragmentation much potential lost because there easy organized communicate work together complex issue solvable Strategies address must organization depth scope ensure that basic root causes eliminate gaps highly structured longterm approach needed harness unique skills partner while build new partnerships funding streams well Finally more structural bring cohesion rigor such entity could offer coordination leadership helping develop guide shared vision strategy establishing measurement practices building will mobilizing Collective Impact model framework set forth Stanford Social Innovation Review different commit common agenda share heightened vigilance which come solve specific social These rules individual key scale impactful paper introduces viable option improving effectiveness builds platform may assess feasibility implementation States Department Agriculture Economic Research security data households file Retrieved httpwwwersusdagovtopicsfoodnutritionassistancefoodsecurityintheusaspxUoicGTXTc Kania Kramer impact PROBLEM January Readiness Survey interviews were conducted over representing end Across board number challenges emerged Appendix Insufficient not believe enough being allocated areas federal nutrition assistance increasing healthy Exacerbating this compete creates isolation between Organizations spread play many roles addition leading own part multiple covering intervention strategies Existing lacking adequate andor processes place Different understandings understanding leads priorities solving While operate awareness one anothers activities make decisions within spheres influence results disjointed worse redundancy Lack toawareness too meant help them aware first Alongside findings indicate some consensus exists following Child Shared Urgency changing approached Call local publicprivate should align financially initiative focuses government nonprofit entities improve upon positives explicitly highlighted able live learn fullest SOLUTION Too defensive remedial position bank lines continue grow decrease each passing legislative compromise systematized effort provides broad honoring becomes increasingly urgent Individual granular knowledge trust necessary inform use outlined above face technical preclude daily operations More done enable message remains clear ending require than fixes increased towards interventions can very real today sophisticated rigorous simultaneously prevent before emerge light exist delineation democratic creation delegation intentional maintaining open communication capable adapting emerging ensuring met advocating policies economic involve centralized infrastructure dedicated staff process development continuous mutually reinforcing participants Those elements five conditions collective backbone ideas already components universal commitment groups makes viewed checklist rather guiding principles might aspire order effective organizational regional discussion few pertain follows COMMON AGENDA including joint through agreed actions contribute diverse experiences hungry developmental lives identified fuels accomplish goal situate collaboratively built examines systemwide perpetuate worsen addresses head united What happens differing perspectives political ideologies govern chosen guidelines then formulating where acknowledge differences respect philosophies fuel goals would remiss opinions about respective charity private sector thing status quo simply good cannot reasonably expect Emergency providers important providing immediate struggling alone given particular mission area necessarily committing result primed tackle kind adaptive solutions truly The serve democratize voices participating engender greater inclusivity moves forward difficult successful venue nuanced barriers impede progress personal lenses value systems view reflect honor variety whether justice community health advocacy organizing empowerment Action plans seem infinite shelf life There vast difference having wellwritten action wellimplemented Director Initiative California significant opportunity synthesize past road maps defining moving One example steering committee comprised advocates formulated swift response recession distinguishes addressing faced identifying utilization underserved populations longitudinal consistent prevention adopts statelevel published Share Our Strength field Interviews practitioners revealed sentiment remarkably long Whether 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aligns small fulltime guidance Six Core Functions Backbone Organization HanleyBrown Channeling Making Palo Alto THE SIX CORE FUNCTIONS Guide Support Establish Build Advance Mobilize SSIR TYPES ORGANIZATIONS utilized types auxiliary best suited implement typically depends hand landscape Robert Albright FSG describes four categories drawbacks FunderBased Private corporate convene securing startup last vital Funders convening extra care Example Calgary Homeless Alberta Canada New invest nonprofits neutrality infancy however depending arise Center Education Nonprofits regarded function others perceive neutrally credibility facilitates terms sufficiently prioritizing Opportunity Chicago Government governments utilizing sources Shape Somerville Boston supported city Somervilles department also partnering Tufts University Governmentsupported benefit attract constraints experts suggest begin smoothly fulfill single functions diminish wariness hierarchy seems Blog 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| Hunger and Health: An assessment of social service models integrating… | Julianna Lord | 2014 | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | |||
| The Politics of Community Engagement: How to Involve Community in… | Brenda Mutuma | 2014 | Advocacy and Education, Food Policy Councils/Coalitions | Field Reports | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Politics Community Engagement How Involve Needed Food Policy Reform Brenda Mutuma Detroit Council Emerson Hunger Fellow Class ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This big thank you all who helped the creation this report special thanks supervisor Cheryl Simon never failed nurture growth here pick when buses were running late And current and former council members interviewed Suzette Olaker Charity Hicks Betti Wiggins Malik Yakini Phil Jones Ashley Atkinson Kathryn Underwood for granting bit your time ounce insight wave brilliance addition want acknowledge openness Minnesota Charter lead Maggie Adamek Oakland coordinator Esperanza Pallana Joel Batterman Coordinator MOSES Their efforts help better understand how food policy reform interacts with community different parts country showed important leadership development intercouncil relations are movement communityfocused organizations have also played large role shaping belief Councils potential Finally family greatness has left believing power others right wrongs turn bad into good change things that seem unchangeable resiliently transcend transform love even such task gets tremendously difficult key humanity heart work very comes from place dedicate kind struggle Table Contents Section Introduction Preface Value History Background Founding Land Access Achievements Public Education III Case Studies Recommendations General Strategies Members Pertaining Moving Forward Conclusion Month Process Engaging Input Work Citations Resources Within past five years number councils grown more stakeholders citizens become interested playing larger directing their system through city adopted its own Security What makes Detroits than most however unique founding political economic climate under which currently exists dissolving school districts financial dispossession high unemployment elimination basic welfare public resources list goes Despite these issues strives advocate inner Detroiters created advise make foodsecure healthy equitable environment following offers strategies increase engagement decisions Involving those impacted our broken meaningful educational dialogue essential creating fortified Plan Research Method National was placed September February focused enhancing DFPC education assessed effectiveness efficient use partnerships similar After studying history researching coalitions interviewing numerous board two cases outreach methods United States will address needs provide recommendations increasing regularly used define group people generally something common can determined geographic location shared interest identity compilation describes broad range interactions between There many ways engage folks whether consultation collaboration informal town hall meetings information delivery advocacy Putting words together having planned process specific purpose working identified groups These share interact variety With improved would sense affecting residents gain towards security within juncture only voter turnout elect mayor Mike Dugan federally appointed emergency manager pushing file bankruptcy disenchantment electorate local government alltime not ignoring fact been facing around employment transportation land access decades Uplifting discussion allow communities learn about contribute shape affect lives while enabling accomplish goals should take apathy nor real clear hand granted ideal moment significant changes reason must intentional pertinent persistent strength lies ability locally relevant focus continue grow influence notability heavy input participation side Once strong involvement established higher level making health improve Purpose Obligation bodies representatives come diverse sectors resolve build awareness given regional statewide often governing educate Oftentimes dealt divisive fashion departments dealing nutrition nonprofits hunger alone rectify divisiveness facilitate way players table collaborative manner Furthermore translators they responsible figuring out then translating certain policies systems programming equally advocating same officials Brief Officially beginning November founded activistcentered terms empowerment racial equity transformation wellness spearheaded Black Network DBCFSN grassroots organization principles selfdetermination selfreliance sovereignty justice founder executive director leading Speaking him discovered conditions suffering results disinvestment inequities white flight middle class widespread poverty drugs poor schools shortsighted sometimes corrupt cocreator Justice Task Force member worked researched diligently compose unanimously approved serve advisory stated earlier what instead municipal university body vision grounded vibrant hungerfree populace easy fresh produce other choices educating relationship them think context dedicated ensuring regards obtained surrounded urban agriculture rights sure City implemented monitored producing distributing annual System Report born accomplished founders set hoping greatest accomplishments agricultural turmoil developed habit looking outward inward solutions Such practice services tarnished low diminished any chances consistent conversation combat practices keep opinions values involved possible When received news planning sell cityowned lots business corporation rate initially cheaper faster had ever seen stepped one biggest yet sponsored listening session July allowed gentrification transpire partnered Riverfront Eastside Congregational Initiative Gleaners Bank Fitness Collaborative came series along statement behalf Advocating fair just transparent purchase owned resulting controversy pushed create Urban Agricultural Sale Deputy Director Planning Development Department Marja Winters served representative led new application uses Although didnt recommendationsfor hope get purposesit first made obvious effort concerns Even before feat still Commission revise regulations like AdoptALot permit allows pieces year Agriculture Ordinance ordinance protecting being penalized engaging living area Advocates conduct three sessions allowing revisions now applies farm animals private Another goal disseminate assess state citys systemincluding activities production distribution consumption waste generation composting assistance program innovative programs released reports period existence offered throughout summit primary method last four focuses highlighting achievements visibility promoting foodfocused opportunity involve projects conference themes every although main summits titled Powering gaging where stood involving opportunities feedback gathered considered highest priorities third there greater collaborating EarthWorks Restaurant Opportunities CenterMichigan ROCMI Institute Population Health Keep Growing RECI run collaborations happened form workshops facilitators speakers experience course average attendees ranges over day subjects covered included Healthy Schools Institutions theme race plays accesssovereignty studies center aspiring underscore importance base tool but nothing gathering approach internal external forms effective numbers partnering consistently mainly building partners rooted organizationsthe HOPE Peoples Grocery People Better Life PUEBLOall social organizing closely peoples wellbeing Alone compiled agencies based offer training youth tangible plague helps organize forums townhall gage priority explained reach aforementioned conducts surveys ensure aligned wants because academia enough especially affected hardships economics interesting part her related Initially she heard headytrippy Headtrippy defined term describe academic tendency research writingfocused attempting understandable heavily informed data civil servant civilian interaction distrust follow reflect less wills need cultures human behavior intimidating thing voices transformed molded both doesnt She said achieving getting operating standpoint rewarding aspects OFPC able effectively handle move forward strengthen publicity Alameda County governance successful stay perfect start thinks feels next step Where convening involves present physical space takes anothermore virtuallevel charter enable affairs Using consulting firm fifteen steering committee online capable quantifying documenting thoughts suggestions inquiries injustice Heavy strategic went carried today Figure spoke Maggi principle agency heading project broke down implementation after internet Events held order gather ground colleagues structured worksheets combining close endedranked openended questions focusing barriers fill composed connections connected via Eating already leaders nearly events enabled identify great deal specificity addressing equal could bring healthier environmental designed offering workshop anyone willing intention pulling 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indeed originally From recent guide progress highly commended Cheryls hard One boards usually provided guidance Board decide balance reached You dont chase remember volunteering stafffacilitators put agenda person leave feel each coming projectsa fieldand providing volunteer students sponsors locationspace etc Perhaps credits per semester service hours empower job Training All personal levels retreat intensive facilitation Fierce Allies privilege fiercely honest wellrounded responsibilities Many advocated antiracism Antiracism Because mention operate frame mind agree everything experiences Comprehensive likely best contexts impacting Understanding taking personally Working Michigan Roundtable Change Survival Beyond during push Instead trying attend hosted idea transformations perhaps solely growing Other Abide ByLaws legitimate constitution bylaws respected breaks rules penalty applied enforced motions passed flow Tangible Monthly Goals Built Into Strategic finishing plan slow month steadily morale sustainable attendance councilcommunity recommended doing significantly Fundraising fundraising techniques Hawaiian philosophy spent remarkable celebrated fundraisers aimed evident presenceresults dinner nights chefs cooks movie showing movies speak provision snacks teachins howto cooking teachouts kids parents plenty gardeners kinds name foster accountability among smaller happen times yearly Offering Educational Tools cater ongoing hub hotline call whenever encounter expiredlow items convenient stores connect caller bank alternative store near callers Resembling HelpLine qualify SNAP TANF visit Publishing brochurepamphlet multiple using map gardens located bankssoup kitchens markets sold booklet extremely saw poster inside office listed farmers accepted bridgeEBT cards market openingclosing symbols experiencing negative occurrence lot Posting Robert Linn Mapping Strait DPFC nexus antihunger isnt readily available obtaining abiding injustices handing volunteers upcoming ahead Below suggested Implementation New answered framework March Preparation Annual Summit brainstorming logistics Publicize expertise preferred April Conduct pilot adults learning aboutimproving importantEvent May Collaborate Platform hold face surveyEvent including Renee Wallace Soup stops liquor Everyone Thats why youre June Have hired seats filled TrainingRetreat Continue surveylaunch allpreviously collected CheckInWhere helping outcollect surveysand yes Dinner Movie Night watching foodie LibraryEvent Express event Seek Academy Youth endbeginning film Explain attendeesby giving August progression hit target does say thus else Whose hearing functioning incorporate attended night Resource bookletpamphlet shows lists grocery farms started official Hot Line trouble expiredbad individual fastconnect track convenientgrocery reported either OctoberNovember Visioning summitlook trend Possible tabling Harvest Festival exhibit tangibility festival commit somehow original DFPCEvent Continuation December midend busy found Winter Reception Colors again Invite invite attending meetingsEvent JanuaryFebruary AntiRacism evaluate post solidify response letting visioning months manages active ready find otherwise direction guided Reflecting incredible obtain Connecting creativity connection seeing embraces empowering Why Important Wellbeing httpguelphwellbeingca Lura Interactive Studio Web Jan Kleinsorge Jaime Tag Httpwwwcommunitycommonsorg Commons Aug Harper Alethea Eric HoltJimenez Alison Alkon Frances Lambrick Lessons Learned Rep First State Government Victoria Environment Primary Industries Apr Feb Borron Sarah CouncilsPractice Possibility httpwwwhungercenterorg MacRae Rod Kendal Donahue Municipal Entrepreneurs Preliminary Analysis Canadian Cities Regional Districts Are Involved Httpwwwjhsphedu Three Years View Inside Citizen Nov DREM Resisting Rate Individuals Census Tract Bureau Networks Establishment Structure Functioning DBSFSN Pothukuchi PhD Kami Annette 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| A Primer on the Restaurant Meals Program in California, Preventing… | Samantha Hodges | 2012 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates) | A Primer on the Restaurant Meals Program in California, Preventing Hunger Among the Elderly, Disabled & Homeless in the Golden State is a report that aims to… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Primer the Restaurant Meals Program California Preventing Hunger Among Elderly Disabled Homeless Golden State Samantha Hodges Bill Emerson National Fellow February This primer was created partnership with following organizations Western Center Law and Poverty httpwwwwclporg leads fight courts counties capital secure housing healthcare strong safety net for lowincome Californians opened its doors midst nations War joint legal clinic USC UCLA Loyola Schools Congress cut off federal financial support programs like Today Centers cutting edge advocacy litigation educational work are supported private donations foundation grants attorney fee awards receives funding Sacramento Housing Alliance httpsachousingallianceorg The SHA formed incorporated advocates services amenities communities color homeless people Originally focused homelessness has long worked range issues including transit food access redevelopment community banking other serves metropolitan region Yolo Sutter Yuba Placer Dorado Counties works make more affordable families advocating mixed income educating about providing technical assistance developments forefront greater promote policies that create eliminate barriers production Congressional httpwwwhungercenterorg CHC nonprofit domestic international hunger priority policymakers government raise new generation leaders against poverty Our mission train inspire who end advocate public world strive leader movement ensure basic human right all nurture innovative inspiring act change agents bridging gap between grassroots efforts national policy provide nutritious culturally appropriate accomplish this through our coalition two leadership development Fellows Mickey Leland International Dear Allies Fight Against proud release which will improve understanding implementation Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs SNAP restaurant meals option vision began when came under attack Spring state legislation proposed ban use Though not successful program still largely misunderstood underutilized tool reducing among most vulnerable RMP longstanding federally approved enables elderly disabled only members these groups their benefits they already qualify lowcost restaurants authorized address special needs often find difficult impossible store prepare home have place safely implemented states discretion encouragement USDA Food Services Region Office early implementer recipients just rest Americans struggle daily smart dietary selections small budget For some challenge complicated inability carry heavy bags groceries open jars knife stand periods complete tasks preparing own seem mundane burden can even refrigeration healthy foods sanitary increases options achieving goal doesnt reduce publicprivate very unique population finding increasingly serve traditional charitable Some critics object citing available purchase low nutritional value However criticism ignores apply participate meet certain criteria unable meal unacceptable alternative adopted cannot overcome forced miss unhealthy anyone They choice purchasing prepared where beginning menu labeling laws tools help them select Throughout misrepresented effort expand claim intended Its important set record straight gross below line time many struggling put table should extolling virtues prevent expansion hope toolkit helps others understand encourages into Sincerely Jessica Bartholow represents hard expertise commitment entire antihunger Without generosity knowledge would been able document Special Thanks Adrienne Yancey County San Diego Health Human Agency wwwsdcountycagovhhsa Anastasia Dodson Welfare Directors Association wwwcwdaorg Andrea Bricker Beth Sloane Department Aging wwwagingcagov Colleen Rivecca Anthony Foundation wwwstanthonysforg Daniel Conway wwwcalrestorg Ecaterina Burton Alameda Community Bank wwwaccfborg Edith Martinez River City wwwrivercityfoodbankorg Elena Berman Carol Johnson Marys Oakland wwwstmaryscenterorg Frank Tamborello Action Los Angeles wwwhungeractionlaorg Jamie Almanza Bay Area wwwbayareacsorg Jennifer Tracy Coalition wwwsandiegohungercoalitionorg Jeremy Rosen Homelessness wwwnlchporg Amelia Birtwhistle wwwwclporg Kara Bush Grocers wwwcagrocerscom Katherine Buckovetz Michelle Greenwood Dana McQuary Santa Clara Social Svcs wwwsccgovorg Lilia Erviti Lino Rios Public wwwladpssorg Lotta ClementeTorres Leo OFarrell Francisco wwwsfgovorg Paula Jones Policy Council Manager wwwsfdphorg Rapone Anderson Mike Papin wwwcdsscagov Rosanne Stephenson wwwcdphcagov Sabrina Hamm Class Sheila DanehyOakes wwwalamedasocialservicesorg Stephanie Nishio Banks wwwcafoodbanksorg Susan Clark Columbia wwwcolumbiaorg Steve Diaz Network wwwcangressorg Vicki OBrien Nancy Scheiber wwwdhawebsaccountynet Kendra Bridges Tyrone Buckley Bob Erlenbusch Sandra Hamameh wwwsachousingallianceorg Most valuable thoughtfulness countless Cal Fresh interviewed during research whose voices opinions included throughout information contact jbartholowwclporg shodgeshungercenterorg explore ending experiencing country Director jrosennlchporg Table Contents Introduction Option That Reduces Insecurity Participation History Meal Populations Limits Charitable Feeding Skipped Emergency Providers Stretched Limit Loaves Fishes Dining Room Implementation Restaurants CalFresh Recipients Advocates VII Conclusion Appendices Note piece contain client stories guide offer comprehensive account several from vantage point various stakeholders review regulations inform 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| A Portrait of Self Determination: the Detroit Black Community Food… | Tavia Benjamin | 2012 | Community Food Security, Food Access, Food Retail, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Communities of Color | A Portrait of Self Determination: the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network’s Efforts to Start a Food Cooperative in the city of Detroit describes the emergence of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Portrait SelfSelfSelfDeterminationDeterminationDetermination The Detroit Black Community Food Security Networks Efforts Start Cooperative Table Contents Executive Summary View the Present Landscape Revolution Unapologetically and Green Resolution Creating Solution for Ourselves Whats Next Methodology Acknowledgements Some things life are inescapable one them Everybody has eat survive making food integral part Not only does sustain but serves important role creating sustaining culture tradition community strong link that connects binds another intricate ways influence widespread Production distribution acquisition consumption intersects many systems disciplines people very complex industry This mammoth ties our lives livelihoods with those across state nation even world Unfortunately this farreaching system broken symptoms present When trying maintain healthy access fresh nutritious highquality must available reality not true Detroiters Many would describe desert term coined study Mari Gallagher deserts areas where residents have travel more than twice far reach fullservice grocer alternative often less supplier said insecure live these types over bulk their purchase fringe retailers includes gas stations party stores liquor Limited high quality culminated when Farmer Jack last major chain left city Although there vast need greater from hopeless Communitybased initiatives rise largely working security framework which emphasizes social justice intentionally sustainable meet needs Network DBCFSN brief reports will looks evolution then focus current projects feasibility full service grocery cooperative they like open report give history progress project mostly serve vehicle storytelling features three profiles members who active see _______________ Fresh Access Initiative Report Taskforce Findings August Monica White PhD DTown Farm African American Resistance Insecurity Transformation Environmental Practice December Emerson Fellow Workplan Glance Deroiters authorized stamp National insecurity was percent Policy Council estimated rate There number gardens citys population AfricanAmericanBlack blackowned store were neighborhood farmers markets mobile farm stands sponsored Eastern Market locations Metro increase eligible SNAP received benefits projected acres could fulfill Detroits vegetable supply its fruit publicly owned vacant land preexisting data obtained System prepared Kami Pothukuchi May Detrtoit Economic Growth Corporation Unequal Two Tiers Safety Sanitation Corner Grocery Stores Doing Development Differently Restaurants Opportunities Center Michigan Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength formed February Malik Yakini Director convened meeting about Star Bookstore These all some gardeners raw foodist health practitioners Everyone came together discuss how raise awareness around issues find grow within Now six years later continued carry out mission day through Influencing public policy seen drafting comprehensive unanimously adopted City instrumental Promoting Urban Agriculture acre urban Rogue Park Encouraging buying Ujamaa Buying Club Coop monthly club eating habits various events such Dinner lecture series Facilitating mutual support collective action among young pursue careers agriculture other related fields youth program called Warriors focuses nutrition education knowledge comes helps become actors movement Information Website detroitblackfoodsecurityorg personal communication staff during time Ebony Roberts Member since inception Serves Treasurer First heard Nsoroma closely school 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due racism specifically deals majority communitys times still voiceless account systemically distracted having proper participate issue forefront concern simply Wallace Healthy Enterprise Grant fund expanded Full Service Store Thus qualitative collection grant completed process analyzed Overall surveys collected conducted total participants Preliminary Analysis Survey survey created shopping satisfaction receptivity Demographics Climate next Focus Group sharing landscape Cooperatives maps red arrows depicting blue depict shop Female Male reported zip code lived AfricanAmerican Caucasian MultiEthnic Asian Pacific Islander HispanicLatinoa Native Knew coop Wasnt Sure Didnt Would sure Willingness developing Yes Julie Far Eastside MIFar Shops Trader Joes Costco Natural Patch Various supermarkets Southwest Shopping Julies eyes desperate car drive half hour near market edge suburb hard try businesses hate suburbs sad get OUT Memories Cass Corridor liked rich profit loved motto People Iknew 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Currently analyzing March now moving aspect continue encourage hopefully host listening sessions future educate cooperatives Research Process Creation Hunger Free During months designed instrument gauge overall After spearheading training member Kennedy drafted Moderator Guide guide Coordinator Assistants Between January closed surveyed timeline fellowship creation couldnt feature collect heavily decided perspective concerning venture minute interviews recorded chose poignant quotes expressed unique viewpoints Most pictures background taken rest Page thank allowing past woul dlike Staff tha tmade office enjoyable featured whether amazing Congressional givng opportunity Tavia Benjamin originally WinstonSalem graduated University Carolina Chapel Hill Bachelors Arts Global Studies Anthropology old enjoy discussing racial economic love |
| Closing the Gap: Enhancing the Client Experience at Food Banks | Christina Martinez | 2012 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks | Field Reports | Closing the Gap: Enhancing the Client Experience at Food Banks is a toolkit that provides best practices and recommendations to help Food Banks in Arizona ensure their… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Closing the Gap Enhancing Client Experience Food Banks Christina Martnez Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Association Arizona Table Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Background Survey Results Analysis Best Practices and Tool Kit BankAgency Relations Customer Service Latinos Frequently Used Terms Acronyms End Notes This report was created with help support countless individuals organizations offer special thanks Ginny Hildebrand Brian Simpson Virginia Skinner entire staff for sharing their wealth knowledge experience while providing invaluable guidance Nico Quintana Congressional Center his insight encouragement Sarah Bagge Community Action hours would also like express sincere appreciation all that contributed this project condition anonymity experiences not have been possible without from following Agua Fria Bank All Faith Services Department Economic Security CARE Partnerships Cesar Chavez Elementary School Human Resources Agency Southern Cultural Cup Desert Mission Feeding America Rockies Golden Gate Mountain Park Health Neighborhood Ministries Rio Vista Salvation Army San Antonio Seventh Day Adventist Marys Alliance Tempe United West Valley Yuma The goal deliver recommendations improving client food banks findings research are presented four parts first section explores hunger insecurity bank use among general population focus Latino community second includes results survey conducted throughout Maricopa County relating customer service agencies third compilation best practices tool kit materials three topics agency relations breaking down barriers face accessing emergency last set derived information collected during conversations groups surveys meetings different partners more Americans lived poverty than ever recorded particular faced some highest rates country More Arizonans compared nationiii While same they closely related people living ability buy often called into jeopardy being upon make ends meet five member distributed million boxes state AAFB statewide organization serves regional reaching need nearly sites including pantries after school programs congregate meal etc collectively serve fifteen counties works DES other impact ending through advocacy direct Within communities disproportionally affected economic recession experiencing higher rate povertyiiiiv addition increasingly hostile social political climate exacerbated strict immigration legislation important note heterogeneous diverse terms national origin language culture citizenship Additionally immigrant issues connected one should conscious confuse them Emergency Face banking relatively new operation States opened mid Phoenix thereafter now know evolved network when many factors converged current systemv Since then industry has rapidly grown attempt needs coordinate equitable distribution coordinates cooperative purchases solicits donations provides technical promoting public awareness education about advocating policy aid alleviate only increased almost Boxes EFBs were increase just two years according Americas Report turned away due lack According clients predominantly female most likely children between ages six seventeen majority followed nonLatino White However demographics frequent Poverty Insecurity below federal level whereas increasing much faster populationvi Arizonas impacted unique recent passing House Senate requires any city government employee believe undocumented Immigration Customs Enforcementvii makes failure carry documents crime gives local police power detain anyone suspect illegallyviii Sources these bills 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| Healthy Children, Healthy Lives: Barriers to Participation in the At-Risk… | Montae Langston | 2012 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Field Reports | Healthy Children, Healthy Lives: Barriers to Participation in the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program in Washington State presents the obstacles that current and potential non-profit sponsors face in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Healthy Children Lives Barriers Participation the AtRisk Afterschool Meals Program Washington State Report Author Montae Langston This report examines obstacles that current and potential nonprofit organizations sponsor level face their effort participate program While limited its scope seeks identify areas would benefit from targeted attention state agencies documenting experiences sponsors via qualitative interviews Findings illustrate lack organizational capacity administrative barriers are most limiting factors for Near end this key programmatic policy recommendations proposed seek both address these expand participation statewide The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows month fellowship created Congressional Center emerging leaders dedicated fighting poverty hunger Fellowship participants placed into local well national where they carry out specific antihunger antipoverty work has been Childrens Alliance Seattle working Risk other related projects nonpartisan multiissue child advocacy organization Their mission improve wellbeing children effecting positive changes public policies priorities programs Acknowledgements benefited immensely who participated author also gives special thanks individuals Office Superintendent Public Instruction California Food Policy Advocates contributions Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Background Issues Overview Programmatic Elements Capacity Combat Insecurity Racial Disparities Landscape Rates Programs among Goals Methodology Constraints Results Qualitative Interviews Recommendations Conclusion References Appendixes expansion brings new 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law things expanded eligibility atrisk states one recently eligible began administering upon Although policymakers advocates alike expressed widespread enthusiasm support viability administrators provides examination component Child Adult Care Throughout course perspectives community analyzed authoritative findings intended establish foundation target Toward help encountered federal reimbursements located lowincome communities estimated percent living families insecure nationally households see incredible opportunity strides insecurity Many Nutrition Association Implementation Free Accessed httpwwwschoolnutritionorgcontentaspxid Hungry wwwwsahncorgHungry_in_Washington_FINALpdf note particularly combat obesity school aged promote healthy lifestyle Nevertheless faces such New range insufficient outreach campaigns grants cover startup costs grappling inadequate technical assistance Another issue affects newly whether will necessary given budget shortfalls battles over debt deficit issues 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| Lower Food Security in Upper Manhattan?: A Survey of Residents… | Thomas Furstenberg-Carroll | 2012 | Field Reports | Lower Food Security in Upper Manhattan?: A Survey of Residents of Washington Heights and Inwood presents the findings from 290+ resident surveys conducted in Washington Heights and… Read more | Lower Food Security Upper Manhattan survey residents Washington Heights and Inwood Summary City Harvest conducted resident part Community Assessment CFA The collected information about food security eating habits barriers healthy the neighborhoods Northern New York staff community volunteers administered surveys targeted receiving emergency seniors general indicated high rates insecurity especially among recipients Further results reveal that all target populations face while shopping for their location Affordability was reported greatest barrier Based data from neighborhood are need better access foods affordable price Emergency have experience level rate encountering when Responses demand desire majority total population groups eats sufficient fruits vegetables diet Although there clear they meet healthier options can address these providing with nutrition education programming transportation supermarkets collaborating existing providers offer Introduction exists end hunger communities throughout does this through rescue distribution other practical innovative solutions helps feed Yorkers each week rescuing highquality surplus distributing network over soup kitchens pantries programs addition immediate relief help gain local nutritious goal creating sustained longterm Harvests Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative provides additional services Programming includes assessments retail partnerships courses school interventions agency capacity building marketing campaigns also operates Mobile Market program which distributes fresh produce combined cooking demonstrations markets occur twice month Stapleton Staten Island Melrose Bronx BedStuy Brooklyn HeightsInwood will add fifth site Queens first step HeightInwood Neighborhood conduct order document reality available knowledge objective use communitybased research understand beliefs behaviors around begin establish meaningful trust within enables work identify obstacles well create sustainable overcome them assessment were minute long designed understanding landscape two Residents experts own Therefore one best most effective methods gaining main goals bring light both real perceived how improve Methods questions informed preliminary environmental scan done past CFAs completed USDA Tool Kit consisted gathering demographic reading health studies related researching partnering based organizations resources learn more its This important because allowed construct relevant Through brief interviews leaders established areas Southern East Draft then tested several times different parts various They ESL classes street field test adjusted higher poverty compared rest whole After identifying preliminarly 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| The Homeless Nutrition Education Toolkit | Sabrina Hamm | 2012 | Advocacy and Education, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | The Homeless Nutrition Education Toolkit provides homeless service agencies with best practices and lesson plans for nutrition education courses specifically targeted to homeless populations.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Resource for Nutrition Educators and Emergency Food Providers Homeless Education Toolkit Sabrina Hamm Emerson National Hunger Fellow Table Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Using the toolkit Limitations Considerations Lessons from Pilot Healthy Eating Fact Label Reading Safety Smart Shopping Options Without Kitchen Workshops Solar Cooking Portable Garden Materials Provider Resources Additional List Local Directory Advocacy Appendix Many people organizations have helped develop Their hard work guidance greatly appreciated Hawely Allen Nutritional Consultant Margie Erwin Program Coordinator Center AIDS Research Serviced CARES Clinic Paula Lomazzi Sacramento Organizing Committee Eileen Thomas Executive Director RiverCity Bank Jessica Bartholow Legislative Advocate Western Law Poverty Sister Libby Fernandez RSM Loaves Fishes Helen Magnuson MPH Rosanne Stevenson MPA Chief Development California Department Public Health Shana McDavisConway CoDirector Fellows Congressional Lisa Gunderson PhD Professor Psychology Leading through Change Initiative City College Behavioral Social Science Edith Martinez CalFresh Outreach Dawn Dunlap Alexander Hamana Dietetic Assistant Pauls All Inclusive Care Elderly PACE Stephanie Nishio Programs Association Banks Bob Erlenbusch Housing Alliance Eric Kintzel Family Services Tracie RiceBailey Notes Members Steering The Coalition project surveyed homeless during Connect event May results survey indicated need nutrition education showed basic knowledge understanding but barriers access affordability prevent them eating healthy has full derived findings this main focus guide educators 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| How Much Does it Cost to Eat Healthy? | Jasmine Mickens | 2012 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | How Much Does it Cost to Eat Healthy? analyzes the cost of healthy groceries in the District of Columbia’s grocery stores. The report includes quantitative analysis of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Acknowledgements like express appreciation the wonderful people who have provided support and believed potential would first thank Congressional Hunger Center Emerson Staff especially for fostering activist spirit dedication social justice through research enlightenment addition greatly appreciate their decision place Food Research Action where been welcomed with open arms warm smiles also show gratitude supervisors Kristin Roberts Alexandra Ashbrook whom nurtured had faith since day one They great remarkable mentors This project not possible without expertise work Amanda Breen PhD Rachel Meeks Cahill Drexel University deeply indebted constant eagerness help make this influential theirs made time took efforts provide answers resources grateful another dynamic duo researchers Cooper Heather HartlineGrafton DrPH guided every step way carrying out independent quantitative Thanks them was able conduct thorough methodology data analysis acknowledge volunteers from various groups affiliations within that volunteered energy trained visit stores record food prices across city Last but means least fellow Fellows always checking offering encouragement advice humor Thank you all accompanying personal intellectual journey Families are becoming increasingly susceptible insecurity many households suffering job loss declining incomes home foreclosures million Americans slipped into poverty totaling living below official line highest level All more economically fragile minority communities hit hardest Blacks experienced rate Hispanics rose For Whites live Asians were unchanged Accordingly SNAP responding increased need participation program has grown January than October Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program largest nutrition assistance administered United States Department Agriculture existence Stamp Act goal alleviate hunger malnutrition increasing purchasing power eligible apply large while seven receive still estimated four left unserved Nationally benefiting disproportionately affected grocery gap resulting deserts result families must spend money traveling long distances get store Conversely they lack travel forced rely small corner convenient which tend higher less healthy items Hence grossly exacerbates poses barrier lowincome effectively purchase groceries lowest cost recipients often particularly problematic reliance undercuts programs aim supplemental depletes economics value monthly benefits Prior created basic plans moderate satisfying flavor contained adequate nutrients Great Depression specific different The Restricted Plan Emergency Use Minimum Cost Moderate Liberal used replaced Low evolved Thrifty hereafter TFP later become basis maximum stamp allotment boost during economic climate post American Recovery Reinvestment raised subsequently helped protect last updated contains total fall six main categories Grains Vegetables Fruits Milk Products Meats Beans Other Foods such condiments oils soups Mathematical calculations intake dietary recommendations consumptions patterns age group gender composition price information determine weekly quantities costs See FIGURE Researchers Childrens Health Watch conducted two studies investigating diet defined Agricultures whether reasonable receiving Boston study discovered average shopping list represented shortfall benefit second Philadelphia showed overall deficient family although ARRA increase affordable remained insufficient Nonetheless find themselves even threatening hardship Project Overview Based District Columbia examined accessibility availability using standard meal plan Objectives TRUE market basket medium throughout eight wards evaluate Methods PreData Collection After construction survey tool selected collection Wards widest gaps warranted most attention thus fullservice those remaining full service located farthest away sum sampled randomly each ward NOTE omitted conclusions due Data Entry Analysis From November entry assigned lowet Weekly well numbers missing per calculated other similar sized advised USDA Community Security Assessment Tool Kit available similarly next closest size Results THE BIG PICTURE PART shows clear disconnect estimate Thus unaffordable vulnerable disenfranchised receives short date adjusted regional variation does reflect realities facing today included half Many whole grain flours breads pastas rice fresh frozen vegetables fruits lean meats disadvantaged may carry these buy refined grains fats sweets greater lower just ends meet While high calorie attainable dense when consumed daily can lead malnourishment overconsumption deprives body sufficient protein vitamins minerals detriment poor cause health impaired cognitive development stunted growth chain beans significant concern because three inopportunely providing only slight alternative combined frequently options wheat pasta brown sugar national nutritional guidelines stipulate recommended form rather processed bread cereal popcorn etc commonly challenge corresponding chains therefore integral familys ability access CLOSER LOOK EACH WARD III likely Ward Districts wealthiest among accounted notable difference spices explained brands carried number poorest Fresh Overall remain larger healthier could represent FOOD DESERTS lowestincome populations found mediumsized attributed operating laborcapital Moreover inventory decreasing product holds true variety brand surveyed Figure Average Percent Missing Items Limitations limitations collected times days week period fluctuations stock controlled include discounts sale actual particular actually set item Also reflects sample residents consumer behaviors choose shop Recommendations should accurately changes More funding ensure comprehensive implementation FEED create incentive allow join Healthy Corner Stores permanent its expiration Despite beneficial Sources | |
| Room to Grow: A Guide to School Gardening in Illinois | Ariana de Leña | 2012 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Room to Grow: A Guide to School Gardening in Illinois is a comprehensive guide for teachers that includes tools and information for planning, developing, and maintaining school… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Room Grow Guide School Gardening Illinois Growing Power South Iron Chicago Produced for Street January transforms communities supporting people from diverse backgrounds and the environments which they live through development Community Food Systems These systems provide highquality safe healthy affordable food all residents community develops Centers key component training active demonstration outreach technical assistance learn more please visit our website wwwgrowingpowerorg Market Basket Program have market basket sites including own Farm these neighbors can pick fresh produce share farmers bounty Different Supported Agriculture CSA offers variety local smallscale wholesalers create onestop pickup set site near you contact infogrowingpowerorg Farmers Markets From May December get your one markets The following list where delicious greens hardy vegetables Woodlawn Saturdays Lights Urban River North Green City Lincoln Park Wednesdays Bridgeport Altgeld Ellis Thursdays Youth Teens work after school during summer urban farm partnerships with After Matters Housing Authority awarded stipends teens that got their hands dirty working thriving neighborhood farms Our activities integrate handson agriculture curriculum beekeeping composting justice name few Powers Corps program seeks give youth tangible job skills will encourage them pursue jobs within system Garden Support Winter launching its support gardens workshops help educators design plan maintain make gardening approachable sustainable practice become indispensable holistic source learning also conducts tours schools opens space garden education Tours take place Tuesdays There suggested minimum donation For information about Erica Hougland ericahouglandgrowingpowerorg Basics Establishing Successful Checklist Layout Tips Children Recruiting Volunteers Curriculum Designing Planning Your Building Healthy Soil Bed Preparation Seeding Planting Developing Calendar Basic Succession Companion Watering Maintenance Harvesting End Year Clean Lesson Plan Seasonality Seed Starting Seeds Eat Composting Compost Ratios Vermiculture Worm Senses Mushrooms What System Spring Summer Taste Test Fall Plans Cultivating Security Graphing Resources wonderful outdoor lab students engage interdisciplinary best allow core concepts while gaining both physical really comes ground not grocery store incredible amount attention desired outcomes Before install many factors must Below questions should considered before created Who interested creating teachers parents know approve using part Does administration project Will members involved How engaged there volunteer coordinator are maintaining kind time commitment offer seasonal months when out available clean end season Where located water hose volunteers tools fundraise location secure need fence dimensions size appropriate those Are challenges growing sunny shady slant crops grown given Have children sign This gives instant ownership Engage contest conduct survey each class kids write down favorite vegetable Leave behind notions perfect rows something engaging magical maybe even little wild Create circle spiral rainbow salsa crackerjack pizza salad goals dictate theme want grow cafeteria traditional intensive production needed Start small That way wont overwhelm Keep chore sessions short Make weeding game keep limited minutes Help successful doing homework Choose good spot order whom fun well maintained lush Let leaders You may pull weeds but check awesome bug Take things look teachable moment Fun creative art journaling crafts stories measuring sunflowers etc Remember youre Use kidsized planting digging safety mind consider soil contaminants poisonous plants start Step One Creating Committee Begin starting consists Ideally this committee becomes institutionalized ParentTeacher Association renewed annually giving new ability input Identify Fundraise Set calendar events Design layout Recruit Master Gardener extension expertise Two crucial making mixture ideal combination When recruiting remember manageable demanding too much scare off suggestions Buddy beginning show what planted how correctly weed looks like spring establish sense Ask onehour weekly April June August fall October Splitting period helps everyone checkin evaluate relationship schedule insist folks pairs buddy accountability means individuals recruit friends easy sell hang pair decide who responsible watering Both tasks completed allotted eight recruited four days week number two spending least hour every day Cocoordinators cocoordinate maintenance would other sure gets done areas most Three major reason why essential recruitment ease succession important doesnt wane yeartoyear high especially leaving year transition seamless aggregate disseminate teaches importance connects everyday experiences Throughout guide sample lessons use coming years hope resource developing fill matrix below compile dynamic plantbased arranged according state standards Common Core State Standards CCSS Mathematics Language Arts Ownership free touch smell play say Sign developed Scale Depending scale vary used oriented tasting intimate Culturally Appropriate eat Consider home try reflect foods break into Developmental Level age developmental level designing Aesthetics drawn attractive spaces Incorporate looking Color lots bright color Look seed catalogs find funky colors orange purple carrot drama Landscape Elements Add squash teepee height bean tunnel elements All participation activity Water Pick Fence Not come flying balls vandals ascetically pleasing perhaps living inviting protecting based Catherine Eberbachs research interact ornamental Organic gardeners nature environment tend heart organic methods natural ecosystems fertility constantly replenished breakdown plant materials worms microorganisms synthetic fertilizers humancreated ecosystem gardener replicates process adding compost feed soilbuilding organisms Just person less susceptible catching cold insects disease Plants matter rich stable supply nutrients moisture necessary minimize stress acts sponge holding future low does technique building beds quick accessible nearly anywhere Using wood chips foundational twofoot layer then directly top method construction costs extremely very contaminated first capped clay bed shape flat surface gentle sloping sides hand reshape has rained above chip paths sloped angle allows maximize retention erosion cycle such lettuce replaced peppers add dont obtain instructions ways direct seeding transplanting Some lettuces great Most harvest root form seeded spinach swiss chard Draw finger drop seeds distance recommended packet Later thin snapping ones spindly strongest bear fruit tomatoes eggplant flourish transplanted Transplants purchased nursery classroom window light Dig hole transplant bury enough fullgrown Extensive encouraged disturbs strata Regardless recommend cover material increase yield reduce frequency since exposed evaporates quickly than only types varieties kinds difficult manage example makes experience Plant onions cilantro Round some herbs edible flowers beautification insect deterrent Record taste lot families Each another couple basic weather throughout With shift Perhaps piece having abide once cultivate Sometimes helpful focus type butterfly yearround around Other involve allowing determine Cool Weather SeptemberNovember prefer cooler temperatures weeks last frost meaning others started inside reach reasonable Flowers early include pansies sweet peas Warm warm just date being indoors Hot cannot tolerate cool chart effectively different phases Wellorganized several same plot successionplanting relays split second third groups turns teams specific rotate rule thumb reseed threeweeks purchasing depending heat Slow bolting JulyAugust teach symbiotic relationships better known examples companion putting marigolds repel legumes nitrogen Sisters corn pole combinations needs tended three times per though harsh Regular soakings spray cuts Erosion occurs dry been cared properly Check staff advice Schools success preferably detention programs coordinate administrators Pull remove dead regular basis maximizes productivity fruiting continue picked biological goal contained shuts mature already vine because believes met Therefore produces harvesting peak habit Lettuces trimmed Workshop successfully Since vacation productive develop Its included outside advantage student investment grade leave positive note next graduate graders moving High graduation ceremony choose along encouragement care snow hits bins bring bin Store any tomato stakes stored pass packets group back package listed Germination Amount sprout Depth measurement far placed Distance apart Maturation required ripe Sun preferences conditions sun shade reviewed ask farmgarden happen ignored without knowing anything could didnt proper depth washed away rain crowded nearby vulnerable pests wind Why require Now lets pretend Which crop expect germinate fastest thinks germination Whose says table big sheets paper record ACTUALLY Once ready List Name predict deep month filled priority interactive lesson index card Based gleaned themselves particular possible follow Learning Extensions indepth exploration moist towel put Ziploc bag observe long takes Students SunShade maps observing periods visual map typically seasons might talk holidays Christmas July Halloween whiteboard large think fruits ripen characteristics Explain concept Provide midsummer late Group cards names code mark correct Midwest blackboard Review answers Discuss differences between relatively shorter changes certain obvious hard winter critically either thrive suffer kale harsher cells ruptured forced thicker hardier cell walls discussed front room rearrange planning Knowing skill colder climates jumpstart incorporate levels Ideas Classroom science experiment tests potting watered liquids varying amounts seedlings begin discuss Darwins theory evolution competition apply selecting Native American history saving trip heirloom Extract save ahead Part collect recycled containers prior Prepare samples Pour clear plastic cup Write full bottom Save havent page Give Questions worksheet station texture feel Try guess cucumbers watermelon grows explored discovered Pass see additional recognize function disperse genetic reproduce offspring unique flower pollinated fertilized young embryo usually outer coat general air warmth push seedsplants anyone knows common potato pumpkins ever backyard biodiversity over potatoes did variability lives 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Bin smells sour eggshells fluffy compact fertilizer collected pour house liquid anaerobic harvested Put screen love bananas Periodically Introduction Select okay blindfolded title hear describes observations assigned tell rest observation versus inference participants earlier Simply inferences Observations description senses Inferences conclusion iHave call clarify TASTING Setting Experiment noticed upward toward Can generate test hypothesis question experiments run answer findings Encourage predictions teammates today precautions testing somewhere visible Briefly understanding Always health taking misting iii longer puddle stretch poke smash fry Groups notebooks lined Share Post critical survive found conjectures Light movement hasnt affected guesses explain difference benefit decompose veggies addresses initial Did vertical indoor mushrooms reproductive organs mycelium fungal organism intricately woven mats whiteish threads mat observed underneath bark substrates coir fiber coconut husks mycelia colonize rapidly Mycelia housed bags glass jars logs sold eaten dried Mushroom Jars Straw Large sterile trash barrel Scrap chicken wire mesh Masons lime spawn buy ours Field Forest wwwfieldforestnet Mason quart Hammer Nail Permanent marker Chop bale pieces scissors weedwhacking gallons diluted mildly caustic careful Soak hours pasteurize tea herbicide dispose gloves handle arrange slightly elevated drain until squeeze fistful Pack jar drained fills onethird Sprinkle teaspoon mushroom Repeat packed tight Screw hammer nail inoculation phase species substrate experimenting dark approximately move lids eating While introduce discussing broader issues connect discussions Adapted Heifer Internationals French Fries trace route embark trail called definition Definition interconnection economic social cultural technological distribution consumption Show seen was sticker task took imaginary realistically places explore Mapping Mileage simultaneous figure traveled estimate mileage originally came Mark post stickers string represent Finally indicate corresponds Tracing Route story accompanies Pretend journey handled Challenge resources regionally apple ago todays brainstorm getting apples brainstorming consumer producer Think players conventional ideas sheet prepared present stack listing side namerole flipside brief role Hopefully sooner direction classmates calculated tanks gas truck plane were family suppose travel bus Mercado bought Their responsibility trade realistic Reflection Comparing Models asking researched impressions insights equal models responses arise noted towards recognizing Summarize negatives Ultimately healthier fresher equitable greater portion dollar sustain Conventional Local travels further sometimes airplane regions distances region states counties Many Less Farmer left thus money percentage paid goes farmer shipped processed arrive higher content produced pesticides organically IPM processes More Adaptation older thth roles independently recorded player brainstormed selected Lets demonstrate chain Another trucker transports truckers Role Cards folding Supplier Company inputs fuel machinery Producer fishery Processor Takes raw product converts Distributor Buys quantities various producers sells contractual agreement warehouse Trucker sector transportation processor distributor RetailerStore supermarkets final Consumer buys uses exciting life setting procedures letting Allowing involvement later divide owners brand real celebration prizes pizzas winning hook whats amendments products Example fertilize alone Within receives keeping track accordingly data germinated average weight experimented fertilizing trying compare parts recording draws close tally yields summary detailing differently generally challenge rewarding hardest draw solve problem hosting extracurricular potlucks tackle hold potluck auction plots adopt playful seem enjoyable rather arent energy vitamins minerals bodies easily sick tired concentrate felt affect Today items choosing carefully Note exercise point adult together spread world origins prepare fact still cultivated thousands During moved Over Nowadays trucks trains planes chopped wash theyve kidfriendly knives chop plates remaining bowl dressing scratch mixing oil vinegar salt pepper Dress serve Enjoy Extension tastiest salads vote enjoyed again ultimately wrap Leap right establishing security Those pretty familiar words anybody Definitions sufficient nutritious culturally acceptable meets dietary obtained dignified manner environmentally sound socially insecure Answers car pay stamps grasp course frequently calculate hypothetical town population World Health Organization Jan Network Newfoundland Labrador Feb specifications mean spacing sow dates comfortable finding estimated cost attain intake determined entire calculations backwards Chart proposal details report reflection relevant actual Calculating somewhat inaccurate graph marking degree twine rope tape yaxis stay quadrant scaled units mapping yard unit marked axes cross distinctive confused multiple stationary objects copy handout Generate slope equation line letter represents Slope rise divided Handout sticks predetermined locate coordinates treasure hunt devices written sprouting nearest slopes extend mapped intersects calculating reportback Information Programs Seven Generations Ahead Chicagobased organization promoting farmtoschool Fresh Resource Center programmatic curricular wwwsevengenerationsaheadorg Gardeners lend httpwebextensionillinoisedumg Mother Earth News Interactive wwwmotherearthnewscomgardenplannervegetablegardenplanneraspx trial subscribe classes GardenBased California wwwcsgnorgpagephpid National Environmental Education Week Curricula curricula ranging themed wwweeweekorgresourcesgarden_curriculahtm waterCAMPws Waterrelated Science studying wwwwatercampwsuiuceduwaterclearlabsindexhtm Activities Adventures Herman English Spanish httpurbanextillinoiseduworms 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| Education Works: Strengthening Vocational Education and Training in Mississippi’s TANF… | Amarillys Rodriguez | 2013 | Advocacy and Education | Field Reports | Education Works: Strengthening Vocational Education and Training in Mississippi’s TANF Program offers recommendations for policy changes aimed at expanding access, encouraging participation, and improving credential attainment and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Education Works Strengthening Vocational and Training Mississippis TANF Program About the Mississippi Economic Policy Center The MEPC nonprofit nonpartisan organization that conducts independent research public policy issues affecting working Mississippians Through outreach efforts maker education engaging media uses its analysis ensure needs low moderateincome particular are considered development implementation with ultimate goal improving access economic opportunity managed Hope Enterprise Corporation HOPE regional financial institution community intermediary dedicated strengthening communities building assets lives economically distressed areas MidSouth read more about wwwmepconlineorg wwwhopeecorg Acknowledgements receives crucial support from Mott Foundation Ford Open Society Institute Kellogg Additional provided collaboratively through national Working Poor Families Project Annie Casey Kresge Joyce Foundations Instate for Low Income Child Care Initiative Womens Fund addition organizations across state member State Fiscal Analysis Budget Priorities Research Network grateful insights program participants caseworkers educators administrators who shared their experiences during process this brief author would particularly like thank Sarah Welker Sivak thoughtful guidance throughout project Table Contents Executive Summary iii Introduction Why Meeting WPR Not Enough Focus How Currently Delivered What Areas Improvement Regional Models Best Practices Arkansas Career Pathways CPI Kentuckys Ready Work RTW Key Takeaways Recommendations References Boxes Tables Figures Box Caseload Numbers Glance Length Sanction Occurrence Noncompliance Figure Smaller Share Receiving Aid under Higher Improves Security Majority Adults have Postsecondary Experience Spending has Declined Represented Smallest Certificates Degrees Awarded Yields Earnings All adults need attain postsecondary educational credentials which enhance ability find quality employment secure wellbeing families This important those being served Temporary Assistance Needy often lack work experience necessary stable jobs can lift out poverty too however recipients encounter obstacles prevent them completing studies indicating improve better equip these individuals success vocational training help vulnerable transition off government assistance onto sustainable paths selfsufficiency skills learning improved labor market competitiveness approach also benefits overall complementing workforce strategies boost worker productivity attract businesses foster growth Achieving task will require shifting priorities make investments recognizing flaws Participation Rate performance measure while still allowing continue meeting federally mandated obligations promoting report discusses potential places greater emphasis offers following recommendations action Foster statewide culture encouraging achievement among viewing activities complementary workfirst provide institutional new programs based successful models include collaboration colleges Strengthen allocating dollars workrelated category Develop practices inform available opportunities train hire oncampus staff students effectively navigate Bolster services address any hardships identified barrier screening completion likely Rethink states sanctions policies ease hardship children allow recover faster enforcing compliance With expand encourage increased participation outcomes continuing meet workparticipation rate upholding value known welfare federal provides timelimited cash poor aiming selfsufficient primarily run Department Human Services funds implement designed reach four goals intended strengthen reduce needy cared own homes relatives promote job preparation marriage may track outofwedlock pregnancies formation maintenance twoparent focus second emphasizes because exists utilize within utilizing security lowincome receive was created Personal Responsibility Opportunity Reconciliation Act PRWORA transformed predecessor Dependent Children AFDC entitlement into current block grant format Along change law instituted requirements defined categories core noncore including must adhere order remain eligible share subject involved activity achieving These changes were part framework advocated immediate best way gain lead longterm dependency aid While reforms wellintentioned design evaluated led troubling trends First meant less funding able guaranteed However structure allotted capped level set limiting respond fluctuations inadequately reflecting cost providing pay difference Thus inflation eroded real grants since leaving rely reduced purchasing power despite living costs fact falls below line all one where than month family three annually Another trend been declining caseloads due varied left such restrictive eligibility thresholds tougher numerous prioritizing case closures Changes implementing caseload reduction credit rewards decreased target exchange reductions incentivize stringently penalize failing comply administrative rules close cases regardless status time easiest serve they educated systems place Studies only recently begun distinguish between leavers longer involuntarily limits other reasons shown latter group tends face barriers lower levels social capital material higher incidence mental physical health problems domestic violence Unfortunately when cut former tend rates hours earn much counterparts employed closure prolonged deeper bouts Furthermore regulations difficult position making harder limitations what kinds participate counted towards pursue primary months After completed participating once limit distinction try different methods moving people They viable variety but not limited attainment safe adequate childcare housing transportation Recipients placed fulfill requirement certification chosen field especially needing basic remedial Should exceed without doing forced stop pursuit resources demanded another loss Without technical certificate credential search increasingly demands environment accept career livable wages Taken together weakening TANFs role safety net most unlike does according changing conditions struggle times declined irrespective participated every calls TANFtopoverty ratio figure represents decrease received falling number some experts question whether evaluate perform well says little reaching overarching becoming Indeed few met exceeded standard Experts testified before Congress matter achieved percent single mothers ten lowest country For unemployed there just Moreover high least serving very contributed significant increases deeply removed greatest caring sick disabled child might seem positive noted above versus now noteworthy substantial advance gains regard provision faced lasting affords yet redirect remainder necessarily count related leveraging strong constraints increase complements first promotes Increasing ensuring needed succeed benefit both Workers competitive todays nation midst slow recovery illustrated school diploma equivalent nearly bachelors degree Similarly workers earnings Those made median weekly compared associate college certificates certain indemand fields degrees timeeffective option stepping stone earning employability keep productive healthy Improving returns investment strategy includes supporting beneficial connections local flexibility responsive employers teach industries others metropolitan hold experienced over had similar Beyond civic estimated translated Focusing around clear path Programs mixed combining resulted terms stability either alone Too bent counterproductive helping maintain meaningful Often upon hard successfully juggle classes parenting overcoming challenges home Due complications balancing many unable coursework thus lose individual becomes even considering sectors concentrations healthcare manufacturing retail trade leisure hospitality food next several years business take advantage prepared targeted required growing occupations data shows force gotten last decade population remains average significantly figures starker focusing disparities exist white AfricanAmerican workingage overwhelming majority Most young women Finding implications raised emotional cognitive academic developmental negatively impact life When later negative expenses attracting parents older Given know quo winwin economy picture reveals combination offices partners network could form system each entity operates procedures complicated Finishing facing various described lacking exposure Despite complete instructors become frustrated remedy frustration There practice PRIORITY SHIFTING AWAY FROM WORKFIRST Plan favors means transitioning rolls introduction fulltime private sector unsubsidized ablebodied problematic given likelihood wage supports Directing detrimental overwhelms pushes prospects advancement narrows vision depending December unemployment ranking highest shift alike SPENDING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Second look spending indicates strengthened occasional generally fallen five spends represented approximately representing small portion bonus maximum week discontinued summer unpaid helped cover meals supplemented necessities utilities resource contribute unfeasible income IMPLEMENT MORE FLEXIBLE STATE POLICY PARENTS CAN PURSUE BEYOND MONTHS allowable countable poses obstacle trying obtain account circumstances Take example story Crystal mother her pursuing She previously earned cosmetology struggled finding consistent returned associates she discovered courses essential became course study risk losing continued withdraw Crystals demonstrates how enough Such restricts incompatible DEDICATE RESOURCES COMPREHENSIVE CLIENT SUPPORT common thread reported thorough substantive followup regarding acceptance Barrier reveal affect indicate done management client clients struggling RECONSIDER SANCTION STRUCTURE Sanctions partial losses imposed violations abuse future sanction burden potentially risks inflexible fit adult two excused absences assigned possibility reasonable multiple attend simple infractions slightly late appointment caseworker incomplete paperwork seventeen fullfamily meaning recipient noncompliance long result permanent disqualification occurrence lasts specified until back whichever correct quickly endure minimum length makes excessively punitive good faith fault parent sanctioned mistake error pressed let ends Violation Penalty Permanent Kentucky ReadytoWork examples represent skill key components educationcentered respective agencies profiles describe consider contextual differences similarities bode adaptation capitalize existing strengths wellrecognized ties initiatives integrated scratch model compete livingwage move develop enable highdemand Interested regular admissions standards twentytwo careers centers offered Once Readiness Certificate learned then select list compiled Throughout specially trained onsite counselors tutors unique commonly firstgeneration student registration progress works agency identify coordinate care Struggling individualized instruction fill gaps retain after resume writing workshops counseling Created legislature Cabinet Health Family Community Technical College System helps focuses subsidized workstudy placements hallmark feature opposed paid valuable hour per placement counts year Students begin learn assignments aligned interests use supplement tuition dependence loans highlighted bars illustrate added manifest contributing robust subprogram called Learn geared toward GED forming bridge Incorporating lessons frameworks Success Clear Flexible pathways entry points incumbent lost looking retrain nocredit forcredit smoothly want immediately achieve term modularized curriculum boosts motivation step pathway leads tangible outcome Study Can Expand Access Achievement innovative complement periods arrangement allows employable otherwise allowed Integrated Onsite Student Both familiar campus members recruit connect Guidance kind understanding keeping enrollment retention Informed Choose requires informed agencywide facilitates transitions recruiting ABEGED component exposing confidence developing longerterm pool prime Rigorous Evaluation Increases Accountability Support established measures found effective independently reviewed annual recent semester longitudinal vast starting did findings garner officials improvement tying results partner schools incentivized vitality information shortcomings raise importance alternatives delivery here outline aimed expanding RECOMMENDATION put reflect decisionmaking One direct excess modeled coreactivity past using maintaining strength enact should prioritize near easier maximizing agreement breadth incentive reward numbers start targeting shaping Allocate purposes reinstating stipends possible Investing Placing priority contradictory rather centered Investment reap short attractive Facilitate encouragement partly indepth organic plan EDP guide trust translate ladder enhanced communication equipped excellent attention comprehensive addressing beyond identification inadequate unstable unsafe inconsistent overcome objectives homeless service providers transitional supportive childfriendly facilities Reform recognize Rather join enforce against familys thereby protecting household age flexible requiring lengths beginning Tennessee reinstates days triggers align Any actions situations control threaten fragile build inflict hunger get sooner fall behind alternative apply | |
| SNAP Outreach Initiative in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Daniel Valverde | 2013 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | SNAP Outreach Initiative in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a best practices report for anti-hunger advocates in Pittsburgh to utilize undersubscribed government programs for underserved communities. … Read more | Emerson Fellow | SNAP OUTREACH INITIATIVE Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Written Daniel Valverde Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow This training manual offers recommendations and best practices for outreach based off experiences working with the Southwestern Food Security Partnership Included are how approach agencies techniques followup proposals frequently asked questions Introduction significant problem United States million people considered food insecure Department Agriculture USDA this has cumulative impact individuals leading chronic diseases health impairments which deters growth development children The state over family farms acres land dedicated agriculture home two worlds largest companies Heinz Hersheys Corporation Despite risk hunger according Within county region that makes southwestern percent population live poverty Allegheny County alone more than eligible Stamps not receiving benefits due challenges system Feeding America Partnerships goal significantly reduce counties effectively utilizing government nonprofit organizations increase federal nutrition programs close gap number hungry nearly society will have lasting influence who lack adequate see stunted brain slowed physical impairment Children face insecurity likely hospitalized their lifetime require longer inpatient stays families further prone problems such obesity they alternate between cycles binge eating scarcity correlation was once oxymoronic now apparent modern Issues reliable transportation low quality supermarkets exacerbate epidemic According Research Action Agency make matters worse when healthy available often expensive lowincome neighborhoods compared suburban one estimate cost our roughly per year complications poor education employee absences underperformance costs charitable efforts address whereas national average billion Greater Bank advocates ensure access mitigate effects SPFSP completing fiveyear commitment crisis includes Lawrence Butler Beaver Greene Fayette Somerset Cambria Indiana Armstrong Washington Westmoreland work With help from local community leaders partnering created task force These committees were comprised including educators healthcare workers forprofit entities within structure steering committee research communications advocacy summer Population Receiving Benefits committed ending increasing stamps WIC Summer School Breakfast Federal Nutrition offer assistance adults seniors alleviate Without these forced difficult decisions choosing rent medication gas typically takes back seat other necessitates suffer consequences relying high calorie cheap Highly successful provides additional resources nutritious foods also allows ability bills medicine awareness while improving effectiveness distribution plan identified goals Increase use public private Build broad engagement reducing Advocate strong policy improve relief Collaborate social services providers needs associated Ensure efficient administration antihunger systems main objective utilize under subscribed Lunch collaborative essential part sharing accessing end effective way Programs COMPASS ran program Public Welfare apply online Applying reduces stress stigma accompanies long lines hours waiting welfare offices comprehensive application many applying but several barriers flaws can lead being denied simple clerical errors might arise identify imperfections train organization troubleshoot assisting applicants focused three interns connecting incorporate into daily regiment February affiliated connect trusted deeply rooted them Training empower overcome helping produce applications free responsible shouldering heavy caseloads accounting new existing recruiting willing adopt activities burden sign week years there would Every agency diverse its own nature operates willingness certain dedicate personnel become proficient allow reach need Best Practices Contacting Agencies Our job support partner different suited immediately began contacting meet then set dates Here some learned through time specialist After conducting post results showed met facetoface prior had higher rate success importance meeting cannot understated asking lot already strained take responsibility adding regimen came four parts contact initial followups offering Contact email phone call start conversation informing what encountered attempting first included period response easy dismissal most method requesting next step having oneonone staff Meetings let personal level stressed clients Individual meetings important overarching affect knowledge about expected during after Human Services sent out mass behalf hundreds nonprofits around generate interest produced flood emails calls immediate couple days doubled amount trained influx positive experience since could newest discovered slight predicament arose responses Fist noticed minor fall below waistline Second experienced great deal miscommunication led trainees little information Third rates When occurred increased less confusion employees employers opportunity express significance expectations skipped lump both FAQs limit receive you remain qualified How times reapply months insure your finical situation changed still vehicle Yes One household matter value does count against second resource greater Should fill all chances roommate put wants know even any Can save finish input eform password resume where left Why should Adding Social Number esign signature chose personally mail documents send Sustainability Outreach measure progress involves sustainability imperative shows dedication ensuring enthusiastic component gaps fully properly closing operating providing dispersing navigating participants five collectively loop intend communication constant guaranteeing continue crucial making sure accurately report signups data recording easily tracks each process creating monthly news letter congratulates participation awarding others outstanding Offering awards affirmation boost reminding Recommendations Face participated reconnecting shown Personal trainers pass explaining provide foreseeable future assure Facetoface likelihood interagency dramatically sustainable skip individual Immersion immersion incredibly understanding laws requirements regarding involved obtaining Maneuvering complicated well informed greatly accompanied obligated learn everything regulations very confusing inconsistencies continually recommendation completely immersed filling mock dealing special circumstances scenarios appear read articles stay top legislation affects inevitably sessions Another aspect find answers session uncovered knowledgeable Making contacts Just Harvest Urban League dispensing valuable assets rely clarify trainings Cultivating relationships able pick get correct answer quick manner assist Stay connected Staying reporting accurate numbers seen Accurately political Remaining whenever arises Correctly solving determining factor swaying commit energy direct Certain understand especially clientele rapid pressure Interns discretion isnt dependence want solely instead promote independence Volunteering facilitating predetermined signup before hand guaranteed attendance Directly signing though present unique trainer wellrounded instructor Once month remind There reminders itself remember retrieve every calling behind kindly Work create cover hood missing documentation capability extra mile fax required nearby office choose creative ways Suggesting sample stating proper packet probability mistakes biggest encounter grounds doublecheck paperwork receives beneficial requires effort practice Conclusion entering third half made massive push alleviating place Connecting Meals burdened Spreading numerous successfully thus reaching Working been illuminating movement inspiring encouraging doubt Bibliography Meal Gap Child Insecurity Retrieved httpfeedingamericaorghungerinamericahungerstudiesmapthemealgapmediaFilesresearchmapmeal gapChildFoodInsecurity_ExecutiveSummaryashx LowIncome Insecure People Are Vulnerable Overweight Obesity february FRAC Web site httpfracorginitiativeshungerandobesitywhyarelowincomeandfoodinsecurepeoplevulnerabletoobesity Comprehensive Plan For Closing httpwwwpittsburghfoodbankorgfoodpartnershipwpcontentuploadsCompPlanPhaseExecSummpdf August About PDA httpwwwagriculturestatepausportalserverptgatewayPTARGS______AgWebsitePageaspxnameAboutPDAnavidparentnavidpageid | |
| SNAP Into Action: Idaho’s SNAP Outreach Plan by The Idaho… | Gemma Donofrio | 2013 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | SNAP Into Action: Idaho’s SNAP Outreach Plan by The Idaho SNAP Advisory Network provides a framework for partner organizations throughout Idaho to unite around a cohesive SNAP… Read more | Emerson Fellow | SNAP Into Action Idahos Outreach Plan The Idaho Advisory Network Gemma Donofrio Emerson National Hunger Fellow Relief Task Force February Table Contents Acknowledgements Purpose Background Case for Celebrating Successes Opportunities Growth Organizing Targeted Needs Next Steps Potential Activities Partners Sustainability Conclusion Summary Recommendations Appendices Flier Train the Trainer Orientation Toolkit Module This outreach plan would not have been possible without support several individuals and organizations like offer special thanks Kathy Gardner Director her guidance throughout field placement Cathy McDougall Associate State AARP inspiration antihunger advocate Nico Quintana Fellowship Advisor Congressional Center his insightful feedback Breland Draper coordinator Cultivate with Heather Luff AmeriCorps VISTA their assistance curriculum MarieTherese Senecal continual help encouragement members following contributed much appreciated this Community Partnership Association Area Agencies Aging Blaine County Coalition Nez Perce Tribe Magic Valley Food Stamp Program Department Health Welfare Women Infants Children Child Nutrition Programs Education Agriculture Interfaith Roundtable Against Foodbank Retired Senior Volunteer Council Governments Eat Smart formerly University Extension Emmett Friendship Tables Hope Boys Girls Club Ada Catholic Charities Supplement Assistance known frontline program fighting hunger food insecurity United States today provides essential nutrition serves vital work lowincome families has shown improve access promote economic growth yet only about eligible Americans are currently participating Though participation rate slightly higher than national average residents state receive stamps gap between those represents striking failure alleviate dramatically health livelihoods tens thousands Idahoans millions closing both potential recipients offices products efforts can provide knowledge resources needed participate such mailings advertisements that deliver information how individual apply Additionally activities lessen workload For instance prescreening tools application increase number applications complete when submitted review caseworker making easier faster process Services FNS division USDA recognizes gravity encourages means which reduce fact offers states considerable funding office reimbursement its administrative costs associated submitting approval each year addition providing vehicle monetary compensation invaluable resource promotes 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| Midtown Senior Health Assessment and Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a… | Jeremiah Lowery | 2013 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Midtown Senior Health Assessment and Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Meal, Health and Wellness Program conducts an assessment of poverty, food access and health of seniors in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Midtown Senior Health Assessment and StepByStep Guide Creating Meal Wellness Program Jeremiah Lowery Author This guide was prepared Emerson National Hunger Fellow the Congressional Center For his field placement during fellowship placed Partners Inc Jackson Contact contact author email Jeremiahalowerygmailcom Acknowledgements Special thanks Mary Evans Elizabeth former Director Community Economic Development Phillip Brown head chef Mrs Toosheyah Chapman professional wellness instructor staff board members Jonathan Wogman Coordinator Staff Harvey Johnson Mayor Mississippi Milicent Crosby Dietitian Food Network Cassandra Guess Programs Manager Bolton Kirchner Student Millsaps College Fellows senior meal participants Tabl |