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| Excerpt – Use of Humanitarian Assistance Data in Scenario Building:… | Shannon Patty | 2015 | Food crisis | Global | The following is an excerpt from Shannon’s report on the process of making humanitarian assumptions when analyzing potential food crises; it highlights the data sources, common problems… Read more | Leland Fellow | ||
| Poster – Opportunities for Transformative Change for Sustainable Development through… | Samantha Alvis | 2014 | Advocacy and Education, Higher Education in Agriculture | Morogoro, Tanzania | Samantha also created a poster that was presented at USAID Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) Meeting in November 2014. This poster highlights “Opportunities for Transformative Change … Read more | Leland Fellow | ||
| The Case for Strengthening Developing Nation Universities | Samantha Alvis | 2015 | Advocacy and Education, Higher Education in Agriculture, International Agricultural Development | Morogoro, Tanzania | Samantha Alvis developed The Case for Strengthening Developing Nation Universities. This piece was designed to support advocacy efforts on the Hill for increasing investments in higher… Read more | Leland Fellow | ||
| Blog series: Mercy Erhiawarien | Mercy Erhiawarien | 2015 | Advocacy and Education, Gender, International Agricultural Development, Maternal and child nutrition | Africa | Mercy authored several blogs in support of ONE’s advocacy for smallholder farmers, better nutrition and women’s empowerment in Africa. www.one.org/us/author/mercy-erhiawarien/… Read more | Leland Fellow | ||
| The Gender and Cocoa Livelihood Toolbox | Elizabeth Kiewisch | 2015 | Gender, International Agricultural Development | Cote d'Ivoire | This gender assessment tool was developed as part of the World Cocoa Foundation’s Cocoa Livelihoods Program (CLP). Within CLP, twelve cocoa companies have committed to improving outreach… Read more | Leland Fellow | ||
| The Business Case for Women’s Participation in Agricultural Cooperatives | Claire Clugston | 2015 | Gender, International Agricultural Development | Paraguay | The purpose of this paper is to present the ‘business case’ for increasing women’s participation in agricultural cooperatives. It is the result of research that was conducted … Read more | Leland Fellow | ||
| Hunger Forum Agenda and Executive Summary | CHC Staff and Ellen Vollinger (Food Research and Action Center) | 2004 | Advocacy and Education | Advocates (including legal advocates) | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Multiple Authors | |
| The Role of State Government in Ending Hunger | Sheri Steisel, Ann Morse (National Conference of State Legislatures) | 2004 | Advocacy and Education | Advocates (including legal advocates) | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| The Charitable Food Assistance System: The Sector’s Role in Ending… | Doug O'Brien, Errin Staley, Stephanie Uchima, Eleanor Thompson, Halley Torres Aldeen (America's Second Harvest) | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Food Pantries, Kids Cafes, Meal Sites | Advocates (including legal advocates), Emergency Food Recipients | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| Immigrant Access to Food Stamps and Nutrition Services: A Latino… | Marcella G. Urrutia (National Council of La Raza) | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Advocates (including legal advocates), Communities of Color, Immigrants | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| History of Commitment and Involvement of the Religious Community in… | Kay A. Bengston (Lutheran Office for Government Affairs) | 2004 | Advocacy and Education | Faith Communities | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| How Extensive is Childhood Obesity and What is Its Relationship… | Lynn Parker (Food Research and Action Center) | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Advocates (including legal advocates) | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| Hunger in America: The Definitions, Scope, Causes, History and Status… | Doug O'Brien, Halley Torres Aldeen, Stephanie Uchima, Eleanor Thompson, Erinn Staley (America's Second Harvest) | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Emergency Food Network | Advocates (including legal advocates) | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| Characteristics and Actions of Hunger Leaders Who are Not Directly… | Edward M. Cooney | 2012 | Advocacy and Education | Advocates (including legal advocates), Parents, School Staff, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic | The goal of ending childhood hunger can be furthered effectively through alliances of anti-hunger advocates and partners from the education community, nutrition and health organizations, labor unions,… Read more | Staff Member | Characteristics and Actions Hunger Leaders Who are Not Directly the Space Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center Washington hungercenterorg April The gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction mission most antihunger organizations fulfill President Obamas initiative end childhood hunger achieve notable goal will require active involvement many diverse groups that have unique some cases broader missions than ending With new unexpected allies forming alliances calls building shared objectives while finding ways work through differing goals perspectives purpose identify major actors education community nutritionhealth unions private sector food companies trade associations illustrate how they can play effective role still pursuing their own Are there crosssector between these allied created sustained address aiding effort meet Education Community with influence include National Parent Teacher Association PTA representing parents teachers largest volunteer child advocacy association America has over million members Teachers like NEA also key players NEAs focus making nations public schools possible School officials represented Elementary Secondary Principals American Superintendants These educators charged responsibility preparing our next generation leadersleaders who required live compete global marketplace While academic achievement youth development primary know relationship nutrition learning participation school breakfast lunch programs important all children but particularly lowincome Mary Hatwood Futrell former president said Growing numbers students coming burdened disadvantages More poor because poverty more illfed help succeed must not only high standards deal needs Children cannot learn malnourished too enough eat Parents principals superintendents vested interest ensuring access quality during day ready every Educators face daily challenges standardized tests Some years ago principal South Carolina announced his were likely perform better offered kids test able time convince him offering federal program approach increasing higher scores improving attendance student attention spans class builtin incentive sure nutritious meals Title funds source distributed formula based number free reducedprice served Members very interested childrens one involved Child Nutrition Reauthorization endorsed Institute Medicines recommendations regulations nutritional stress inclusion fruits vegetables serving whole grain products lowfat dairy changes reduce improve health status They particular importance rely upon lunches onethird half total nutrient intake efforts other rewarded publication improved meal Department Agriculture USDA generate comments proposed rule NutritionHealth Organizations Two main Society Behavior SNEB Academy Dietetics AND seeks enhance skill set policymakers about foods worlds organization professionals Science Public Interest CSPI policy group represents broad crosssection consumer Its newsletter subscribers advocates policies consistent scientific evidence Health Heart Pediatrics lead healthcare arena represent vast network including clinic directors nurses physicians registered dietitians All take part activities Forum national wellfunded wellmanaged Like substantial resources large local memberships Their andor population among see themselves may view desirable widely seen However been several joint initiatives both championed Medicine IOM Academies great catalyst inspiring cooperation concerned level its report Local Government Prevent Childhood Obesity recommended state assistance Special Supplemental Program Women Infants WIC Breakfast Lunch Programs Adult Care Food After Snacks Summer Service SNAP formerly known Stamp later made would increase amounts variety grains latter together namely thereby obesity participating produced amazing results This legislation raised reimbursements six cents adopted reportbased enhancing schoolchildren addition carte items beverages sold vending machines nationwide expansion afterschool supper same currently working proposals Farm Bill oppose block granting reducing benefits provide financial incentives participants purchase establish tax make supermarkets locate underserved areas available corner stores electronic benefit transfer EBT transactions farmers markets farm stands Unions union leader space Federation State County Municipal Employees AFSCME employees Other significant International Union SEIU United Commercial Workers UFCW fastest growing North workers staff under age any processing plants actively issues affecting therefore partner coalitions tend bread butter such wages hours Many low qualify systems employ them took issue membership paid sick leave ultimately included final bill representatives partners legislative agenda Thousands crucial securing per had increased except annual inflation adjustments since used helpful obtaining funding Coalition Preserve Choice Advocates seek strengthen opposing grant arguing against restrictions choices expand current changing basis allotment from Thrifty Plan Low Cost household purchasing power percent Private Sector Companies Trade Associations Historically reluctant positions controversial potential criticism supporting bottom line taken leadership Walmart Tyson General Mills Kraft others leading Marketing FMI Grocery Manufacturers GMA listed here realize billion market recognize wellnourished essential States maintain position increasingly competitive world possess political clout people vote various congressional districts states advising House Senate positive negative impact respective industries Major Research Action FRAC Feeding Share Our Strength SOS CHC formed coalition focused emerging limiting called debate care amendment drafted Centers Disease Control conjunction develop nationally approved list good bad result prohibited complexity creating administering process grocery introduced each year costly ineffective adverse stigmatizing drive families out believes best households sufficient economic healthy coupled information highest value money choose dietary Senator Kirsten Gillibrand New York Representative James McGovern Massachusetts draft replace monthly allotments change avoids stigmatization provides supportive pathway rather spending millions dollars system foodbad prohibiting Conclusion engaged corporations either entities distinct agendas willing commit challenge successfully attempts cut weaken |
| Local School Wellness Plans: A Key to Improving Child Health | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, School Wellness Policies | Advocates (including legal advocates), Families, Parents, Policymakers, School Staff, Students, Youth | Domestic | School wellness policies are a vital tool that parents, students, teachers, school food service staff, school administrators, and local communities can use to address children’s nutrition and… Read more | Staff Member | Local School Wellness Plans Key Improving Child Health Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Hunger Center hungercenterorg December The gratefully acknowledges the generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning and Development which this paper was prepared Introduction its report Bridging Evidence Gap Obesity Prevention Institute Medicine IOM National Academies cited data from Nutrition Examination Survey indicating that among children adolescents aged nearly percent were obese close overweight This epidemic costly childrens health nations budget Medical expenses attributed obesity overall population exceed billion yearly wellness policies are tool can used parents students teachers school food service staff administrators local communities address important nutrition crisis But legislative directive got off rocky start Background All child programs either part Lunch Act lunches covered breakfasts Normally Congress reauthorizes reviews updates these every five years These review but Senate Agriculture Committee House Education Workforce committees charged with conducting program unable find funding necessary improvements sought antihunger community delayed until Representative John Boehner then Chair decided commit approximately million unspent funds within his jurisdiction reauthorization decision made possible include section other Public Law WIC Reauthorization Section required all educational agencies participating meals establish policy year provision not bill leadership Chairman Ranking Member George Miller their Kate Houston Denise Forte inclusion seen education LEAs districts promoting student preventing reducing childhood providing assurance meal guidelines meet minimum federal standards initial legislation provided only Department USDA technical assistance implementing nationwide many officials somewhat skeptical potential impact However has turned out sleeper amendment piece minimal cost potentially dramatic improving CHC played role advancing final meeting Forum early dispute arose between Society Association regarding appropriate approach sound plan hosted parties interested groups worked compromise proposal submitted committee What Action Steps Did Require Educational Agencies Include Their Policy goals physical activity schoolbased activities foods available campus less restrictive than those set Secretary measuring implementation involving board members public development While most schools incorporated components actually compliance They had have Healthy Free Kids strengthened emphasizing need assessment promotion also saw foster more broadbased effective Hence new requirement establishing New partners could professionals Finally now measure progress periodically make including extent compares model attaining Each LEA must appoint official responsible ensure elements Components Quality Appendix reader will annotated list resources detailing where found how locate helpful national organizations expertise crafting websites Centers Disease Control CDC provide wealth information implement monitor welldesigned engages key players managers task developing Taking into consideration nutritious consume melting pot unique ethnic different religious backgrounds cultural eating preferences Successful incorporate reflect makeup bodies One mechanism buyin menu planning Long before innovative lunch directors established advisory met regularly discuss healthy they fellow would enjoy wellconstructed should beverages consistent recommendations quality Those being regulation require fruits vegetables whole grains lowfat dairy products Parents examine location consumed usually cafeteria environment relax time friends place poorly lit without cheerful decorations hustled little talk encourage maximize participation Nationally over participate Program eat breakfast special meaning lowincome may sufficient home nutritional needs Breakfast helps better interact classmates been shown increase academic performance Participation Summer Food help access round Yet currently eligible because sponsors offer offers afterschool There relationship learning hungry learn focus encouraged any requires increased consumption strong commitment Computer games street violence watching television conspire reduce childs opportunity get needed keep moving whether during day after Children least minutes each Physical classes enough exercise growing Teachers emphasize necessity lifelong demonstrate importance idea breaks sometimes Model Policies two described below developed illustrative what happen when entire works together improve environments See httpwwwschoolnutritionorgContentaspxid variety San Francisco California United District SFUSD interesting emphasis ensuring receive principals return applications top priority widely known millions reasons why some ranging fear stigmatized poor sudden loss income realizing application filed failure parent complete Ultimately suffers receiving lose revenue allows families multiple file one thereby paperwork increasing likelihood capturing employs direct certification procedures SNAP households automatically added Another aspect outreach migrant homeless runaway meets exceeds recommended calories fat saturated sugar salt Fruits served site sold Nondairy vegetarian offered weekly Whole wheat minimally processed favored using trans avoided unusual feature containing peanuts peanut residue arena improved choices communicate about like Menu indicateinitially liking eventual goal reaching Student voice through vending machines work best practices models value consuming impressive component live lives Elementary days while middle same period High higher limits evaluation process satisfaction survey completed biannually Manchester Connecticut Schools commits positively influences general well behaviors capacity ability succeed academically created standing Membership includes usual stakeholders such instructors representatives town recreation departments collaborate agency message sent age specifically establishes daily recess elementary highlights opportunities extracurricular sports group Afterschool enrichment promote periods moderate vigorous participants schoolchildren expected safety andor police safer easier walk bike adopts addition recommends limiting oilfried encourages recognize dietary concerns relating allergies Since influencing prohibited incentive reward good behavior Withholding snacks punishment strictly forbidden Service half nine months anywhere onethird onehalf total nutrients three low sponsor ideal kitchens recreational facilities provides real benefit responsibility evaluating aspects curriculum materials wwwnanacoalitionorg Alliance Activity NANA organization advocates website extensive specific suggestions under Federal Agency Support Team teamnutritionusdagovhealthywellnesspolicyhtml fnsusdagovtnHealthywellnesspolicyhtml initiative Programs training foodservice caregivers create evaluate fund Human Services HHS cdcgovhealthyyouthnpaowellnesshtm strongly believes plans fight Index SHI lists purposes engaging identify strengths weaknesses develop action Improvement Plan healthenhancing eight selfassessment your involves coming already doing Then unmet Nonprofit Organizations AFHK actionforhealthykidsorg committed undernourishment helping young ready arrive state profiles SNA schoolnutritionorg represents along readers examples states Research FRAC fracorg nationally recognized leader working end hunger undernutrition States leaders monitoring 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| The Role that the US Department of Agriculture Regulatory Process… | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | The Role that the Department Agriculture Regulatory Process Plays Reducing Childhood Hunger and Improving Nutrition How You Can Participate Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center April gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction Over next two years USDA will issuing series proposed regulations implementing changes Congress included Child Reauthorization CNR Healthy HungerFree Kids Act first rule raise nutrition standards School Lunch Breakfast meals time Keeping date critical improving health status nations children since nearly million eat lunch school breakfast most recent report food security found Americans including are insecuremeaning they lack consistent access our risk hunger also know there strong relationship between learning able compete global marketplace not receive nutritious This particularly important issue lowincome currently participate programs consume about percent their daily calories Senator George McGovern once pointed out federal represent one significant success stories government fight end childhood However must insure these available all need served have highest nutritional quality highlight major how antihunger groups service officials view list future program reader may wish comment upon present case scenario set rules were withdrawn reflecting comments received from general public review key stakeholderschildren families teachers nurses administrators workers industrycan play role process Proposed Standards Why Are Program Regulations Being Updated According current generally meet meal requirements provide nutrients substantial number fail primarily missing lower fat saturated Many today offer few whole grains starchy fried vegetables account disproportionate amount vegetable options menu would update menus greatly increase schoolchildren Secretary Tom Vilsack significantly fruit lunchmost students cup more per dayand both fruits double grain protein item breakfastpreviously schools could serve other substantiallycurrently requirement now half rich low nonfat milk with mealsschools can higher establish maximum minimum limits way address obesity place limitations trans fats gradual reduction sodiumthere limit sodium Comments due regulation based Institute Medicine IOM National Academies Meals Building Blocks Children response USDAs request study revised expert committee recommended adopt new variety reduce level addresses recommendations Additionally under required follow foodbased plan approach requires around foods rather than nutrient specific target vitamins note evaluate make needed final likely released January incorporate viewpoints expressed into pattern introduced during year While individuals many varied improve believe increasing amounts impact decreasing What Some Likely Stakeholders quite thrust But differing maximize student choice value plate waste allow some flexibility implementation One area concern while did cent reimbursements estimates suggest much cents order produce lunches meeting counters legislation has cost saving provisions offset increased production labor costs Association SNA represents local directors state child over members Several active participants strengthening Hence main findings seek inclusion greater various financial hurdles providing reimbursement but might submit recommend delaying until ensure adequate train staff secure necessary equipment change identify suppliers help adapt recommends giving incentive timely goal reducing concerned what unrealistic caps gradually content Initially presents problems getting adjust taste buds less commenters reductions simply They argue childs liking heshe therefore restriction counterproductive Therefore allowance naturally occurring like meat letters take opposed offering too young favor along fluid elementary been experience kindergarten through fourth grade entre drink full toss trash offered add regions country little supply products difference Food Drug Administration regarding define qualifies product supports standard should contain easing severe serving week prefer allowed green peas corn lima beans potatoes often restrict individual size prohibit deepfried preparation emphasize point well funded managed sound effective physical activity larger childrens lives epidemic addition argues given sufficient breakfasts atmosphere conducive relaxation classmates Currently periods minutes socialize Finally seeks assistance parents restaurant industry healthier items age appropriate portion sizes home consumed away Research Action FRAC Allied AntiHunger Groups statewide regional bank advocates education faithbased strongly flexible agrees rationale stated see page above healthy density intake participating organization believes choose want opposes requiring always lead among opportunity servings then try something encouragement create habits leading consumption Allowing them consuming apple later day very provides improvements points provided funding pay producing grow initial when fully implemented decrease willing afford separate Added sugars limited emphasized minimized wants fair thorough system certification enforce Free before eligible failing certificate such rural income communities identified early intensive takes position agencies exercise fiscal action sanctions against abide after agency technical corrective Science Public Interest Policy NANA Alliance Activity led These focus policy Members include Society Education American Dietetic Cancer United Fresh Produce training encourages proactively work collaboration partners within Centers Disease Control Defense All interest resources successful differ seeking stricter definition supporting gram sugar cereals possibly speed schedule needs factor readily limitation allowable contentwhile acceptable Women Infants WIC targeted nutritionally participantsis unnecessary eliminates otherwise cereal Future Opportunities Comment Important Competitive purchased vending machines carte line regulated gave authority controlling throughout indicated competitive essentially states competition dairy published December ComplianceCertification New Meal Patterns good news raised rates six billion expenditure expensive provision demonstrates serious get certified having complied rate spring Adult Care CACFP November issued patterns similar care centers family homes Matter former Deputy Special Programs Service Clinton jurisdiction assure matter read thought made example importance issuance known infamous KetchupasaVegetable Regulation Reagan embarked campaign entitlement reform Washington speak ending lowering terminating national eligibility benefits cut mainly guaranteeing retained exist reason only stakeholders wrote period forced withdrawal janitors commodity private sector companies disturbed actually going budgets cuts situation occur From September called RDAs Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA caught rock hard knew met decided things allowing certain condiments credited reimbursable produced onefourth quarter pound beef patty single slice white bread grapes french fries ounce glass York Times Post stating wanted save weeks again recently House Budget Committees Resolution contains proposal block grant SNAP cutbacks eliminate benefit levels sending your elected real whether accepted rejected Concerned Its Implementation prefers Federal eRulemaking portal httpwwwregulationgov Once site online instructions submitting Another mail hand delivery Julie Brewer Chief Branch Division Park Drive Room Alexandria Virginia Students you already Student Menu Review Committee interact fellow assisting planning attractive possible kind basis upcoming Parents wellness become determining types Schools encouraged suggestions developed examine being outside cafeteria Industry selling consider annual Symposium Legislative Conference Annual Meeting meetings conferences directly hot discover latest Nurses front preventing member Forum fosters policies legislative proposals materials leadership Teachers Administrators Both organizations designing strategies heard | |
| How to Engage Local and State Elected Officials in Support… | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Advocates (including legal advocates), Children | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | How Engage Local and State Elected Officials Support Child Hunger Initiatives Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center September The gratefully acknowledges the generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction officials including mayors city council members selectmen county office holders are uniquely positioned assist advocates community groups shaping policies that reduce child hunger former Speaker House Representatives Tip ONeill once said all politics local These individuals closest political forces available citizens They run because they see needs believe can find solutions existing problems have power issue ordinances fund agencies manage operation governments legislators governors also ideal position impact affecting diverse roles policymaker consensus builder leader social justice issues such reducing their state communities But how advocacy organizations get access these leaders decisionmakers what some core messages would resonate with them This will review techniques effective highlight two successful models level Act End Oregon statenational model National Conference Legislators NCSL Legislatures Partnership Key Components Effective Advocacy Political action take many forms but direct contact elected one most ways influence decisions policymakers founding fathers thought concept important protected your right petition our government Constitution One first rules learning name area official governs helpful known focus expertise has education reform taxes energy fiscal policy etc tried true approach reaching through writing letter Linda Locke past president Adult Care Food Program CACFP Forum recommends letters should individual handwritten indicating from real person brief paragraphs length address only topic specific seek increased funding quality care insuring children healthy food include personal experiences importance recommendation affect you organization Face face meetings way broader agenda seeking then know Are licensed interest mention unlicensed may not provide adequate note operators programs pay gain attention increasing put together small group program sponsors providers educators religious business representatives Having Rotary Club member part gives credibility there relationship between nutrition having teacher familiar component participate meeting very clergy adds moral dimension usually give high regard respected Some found success focusing general public print media oped editor more indirect route suggestions outlined above regarding followed Practitioners had skilled type communication Core Messages levels inundated requests assistance numerous topics taken who legislature strategy Education Committee Appropriation request acted committees help Your message clear powerful allows develop building blocks later school life significant indicator meals parents work knowing safe severely underfunded supported hard data relevant surveys studies research projects demonstrate shortfall funds summarized presented Successful Models Engaging Relief Task Force win battle against togethergovernment nonprofits faith every Governor Ted Kulongoski announcing Harvest week October held Summit interested finding set out five years make difference inspired number terms according Department Agriculture moved middle pack implementing its plan strategic designed allies anti well Oregonians guide eliminate essence proposals concrete steps ensure family economic stability security establishing close working relations saw progress motion activities complete entire published report highlighting succeeded enhancing developing living wage opportunities assisting lowincome pursuit college educations strengthening getting increase Oregons Affordable Housing Tax Credit protecting low workers making Income permanently refundable creating safety net those unable TANF supports detailed Policy Council providing vehicle new fight bonus dollars use SNAP benefits farmers markets Women Infants Children WIC Senior Farmers Market Voucher highlighted engaged creative campaigns when exciting thing about collaborative ACT END HUNGER already actions Even though thousands still struggle keep table families now tax credits other services tough times Working does May Now carrying end pursuing strategies preserve where possible expand emergency distribution breakfast summer Farm Head Start Day After School Meal Snack affordable housing remain priorities Through achieve goal Legislature invited several major companies three leading national antihunger join states raise visibility America offer innovative lasting year long initiative connect private sectors improve availability hungry According Agricultures USDA recent record million Americans experienced insecurity included means nearly risk numbers simply unacceptable country financial resources commitment need publicprivate partnership established currently great capitalize federal nonprofit initiatives combat Corporate mobilize counter sliding into poverty Under Secretary Nutrition Consumer Service FNCS Kevin Concannon annual Louisville States really partners delivering administering feeding nations line defense ending needed staff reports legislatures directly sector produced legislation Arkansas passed calling appropriation Financial Administration grants Alliance relief efforts throughout amounting Colorado enacted requiring Human Services promote awareness Supplemental Assistance counties barriers costs accessing Massachusetts statewide purpose recommendations advance production Massachusettsgrown deliver foods residents protect land water required sustained Another training retention recruitment continued viability Texas grant obesity nutritional met AARP American Beverage Association Cargill Marketing Institute General Mills Mead Johnson Nestl USA Walmart Yum Brands advisory Feeding Research Action Phoenix Arizona NCSLs Fall December identified second session Boston April Spring went site visit youth teens trained become creation sustainable system greater Audrey Rowe Administrator Deborah Frank Grow Clinic spoke role health proving Margaret McKenna President Ellen Luger educated corporate foundations addressing final San Antonio Legislative Bring Table Panelists JoAnn Jenkins Laura Melillo Global Community Relations reviewed practices veterans elderly discussion based upon publication Bringing Addressing PublicPrivate Partnerships written Marie Lawrence participant Centers Bill Emerson Fellows placed toured Bank focuses selected approaches outreach application retailers accept improving after meal examples healthier items locally grown Conclusion greatly enhances likelihood |
| How is the Federal Government Organized with Respect to Influencing… | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Advocates (including legal advocates), Children | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | How the Federal Government Organized with Respect Influencing Child Hunger Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center April The gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning and Development which this paper was prepared Introduction Background What Role Addressing Hubert Humphrey once said moral test government how treats those who are dawn life children twilight elderly shadows sick disabled handicapped This viewpoint captures Congress Branch few notable exceptions have viewed their role addressing child hunger through latter part early century America has rich bipartisan tradition needs its poor hungry people Perhaps President Nixon captured essence paradox existing nation great wealth compassion when dont know just many Americans actually suffer from malnutrition eats enough doesnt eat right things But that there too both categories can argue extent exists severity but plain fact not eating well sustain health White House Conference Food Nutrition Health major factor creation Women Infants Children nutrition legislation WIC Program also reason why ultimately removed purchase requirement Stamp Prior lowincome participants were required pay cash front food stamps result million eligible program unable participate since they had insufficient reserves Historic events including citizen action led convening CBS documentary significant wakeup call about nature poverty Field sponsored Physicians Tour rural southern states found widespread cases report Citizen Board Inquiry into Malnutrition Poor Peoples March Washington same year difference today approximately where live question remains what going ending condition childhood Many People United States Experience Department Agriculture USDA lead federal agency charged tracks studies recommends strategies address impact population Most families households consistent reliable access active healthy living considers such secure Anti advocates prefer classify adequate limited lack money other resources whereas classifies insecure any case monitors insecurity meaning risk some point during annual nationally representative survey carried out Census Bureau Respondents answer battery questions availability throughout then issues security expenditures use assistance programs According USDAs most recent record high experienced number included means nearly Since substantial relationship between learning finding alarming governments plan Obama Administrations Pledge End Childhood During campaign candidate Barack pledged end Administration organized achieve noble goal steps been taken implement first step takes presidential initiative select his management team nominated Senate confirmed Tom Vilsack former governor Iowa Secretary member cabinet top political appointee responsible implementing administrations policy strategy selected while improving expand nutritional quality all assignment very seriously leadership testifying before making presentations antihunger conferences meeting these groups using bully pulpit national media get informative pieces aired second key Under Consumer Services FNCS Kevin Concannon Secretarys Office stop public private sector activist lobbyist interested influencing one highly regarded appointees memory held senior positions Maine Oregon state good listener savvy administrator uses humor dispel tension every possible moment These qualities likely act positively recommendation makes man see Ordinarily Administrator Service FNS closely tied development However Julie Paradis background Feeding she played advising initiatives legislative decisions Audrey Rowe replaced She long thought career SNAP work will player arena There distinct subdivisions within look rely upon developing solutions regarding Some include Research Analysis ORA office conducts analysis assessments inform For example research skills staff ERS Economic would called wanted benefits increased month Faithbased Neighborhood Initiatives agencies created executive order George Bush supports mission continued operation recognition faithbased vital partners fight against current focus working leaders Hispanic community increasing participation underutilized Summer works Corporation National based Strategic Partnerships Outreach seeks partnerships linking local officials nonprofit enrollment formed operates Advisory Committee members come organizations companies Extensive outreach materials buys made remarkable selection distribution Free Community Grants Ultimately must respond interact two players namely Domestic Policy Council DPC Management Budget OMB coordinates domestic policymaking process offers advice supervises execution represents Presidents priorities Melody Barnes serves adviser position Martha Coven Sam Kass joining budget analyst Priorities frequent trainer Centers CHC Emerson Fellowships Assistant Chef Coordinator gave commencement class Fellows All approved road begins usually ends control over Jack Lew head final decisionmaking authority proposals contained Request Decisions Robert Gordon Associate Previously director Kerry Presidential Fellow CAP American Progress income maintenance education labor does Structure Actually Work Recovery Reinvestment ACT ARRA Reauthorization CNR Act December Organizations NAHO met Transition Team recommendations stimulus bill became pledge improve ability healthier foods Among Action Share Our Strength Raza recommended immediate billion increase Such provide average household additional each could more better Staff present facilities able information need meet full make benefit should agreed fund assigned important roles West Wing joint East First Ladys offered opportunity take achieving childrens seeking proposal expanded decrease status nations time saw pursue several objectives reducing obesity Lets Move Campaign engaged overall reduce pillars empower parents caregivers options home enhance meals school affordable communities physical activity priority Antihunger meetings interactions nonparticipating Recommendations presented discussed ways preschool Senior Visack Special David Lazarus resulted new funding representing anti Forum rights Alliance Activity Working Group religious denominations requested pleased least used after breakfast summer funds give establish standards available outside vending machines actively pursuing provided less than half proposed version expansion School Breakfast Care Programs dropped did contain suppers noncost improvements Also request contains replace help finance meal reimbursement rate cents schools now competitive Played Governmental Quasi Agencies quasigovernmental frequently guidance CBO Library CRS General Accountability GAO independent chartered entities Academies Institute Medicine IOM Association Chairman Miller Education Labor seek actual cost compared receive arbiter estimates Obamas conduct fruits vegetables whole grains incorporated responds requests individual offices done Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT systems Farmers Markets staffs enormous ended They still HouseSenate conference committee decide disputed remain passed bills |
| How Can Public-Private Partnerships Impact Public Policy? | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Advocates (including legal advocates) | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | How Can PublicPrivate Partnerships Impact Public Policy Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Hunger Center August The gratefully acknowledges the generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning and Development which this paper was prepared Introduction todays politically charged atmosphere many observers legislative process have raised question what most effective way engage Administration Congress formulating public policy decisions that will benefit nutrition health status Americas children families welltimed press release thoughtful personal letter inspiring oped pointed editor All these activities merit occasion lead important action officials purpose demonstrate how publicprivate partnerships can significant long lasting impact One example highly successful partnership Child Nutrition Forum CNF CNFs Statement Purpose provides platform from organizations with widely divergent purposes interests express unified voice their adequately funded federal programs Specifically embraces chief objectives National School Lunch Act These are safeguard well being Nations encourage domestic consumption nutritious agricultural foods meets whenever issues national affecting arise particularly during reauthorizations child History Senator George McGovern convened group antihunger major producers commodity groups discussion future concerned then Health Education Welfare HEW Secretary Abe Ribicoff had expressed viewpoint perhaps expansion like Breakfast would enhanced program transferred strong believer view all should keep ties agriculture Department Agriculture USDA maximum effectiveness political protection Susan Friday Milk Producers Federation asked head coalition order protect them few members supported Reagan Administrations proposals cut benefits immediately terminated Geoff Becker writer Community Institute newsletter suggested remaining could perform service becoming where sides discussed debated solutions presented Food Research Action FRAC Marshall Matz Association were elected cochairs Ellen Teller replaced cochair Over next several years held forums universal free school lunch breakfast block grant competitive food regulatory management topics authored publication entitled Doing More Less This booklet distributed every district advised local districts save money through improved labormanagement agreements creative use donated commodities direct marketing farm products schools participation meals Members There approximately over million including American Administrators PTA Elementary Principals Academy Pediatrics Dietetic Society Private Sector International Dairy United Egg Fresh Produce Elected Officials League Cities Conference Mayors Unions State County Municipal Employees Service Union Commercial Workers AntiHunger Bread World Feeding America Share Our Strength When there new andor positions revised ended However rare occasions victory arena permanent make designed nations such withdrawal now infamous Ketchup Vegetable Regulation proposed regulation withdrawn because intervention member Its still felt today Background administration adopted budget cuts reducing expenditures billion per cent account Student dropped childrenIn attempt offset true cents less reimbursements produce meal meeting current standards under legislation decided credit certain items qualified famous those ketchup vegetable although other changes included reductions portion sizes fruits vegetables milk protein grains making good faith effort assist faced drastic cutbacks funds But effect actually lower quantity quality lunches standing standard lunchesthat each time served onethird Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA effectively lowered onefourth Had been implemented indeed reputation Program permanently damaged fellow launched massive relations campaign raise awareness about its likely negative Within two weeks comments uniformly opposed lowering labeling received result Why Proposed Withdrawn nature depth education illadvised combined opposition nutritionhealth private sector unions active memberships state level created power base willing meet listen began realize town city has parents vote simple became potent issue believed childrens ability learn threatened also representation community civil rights women religious very positive decisionmaking they able leadership consensus present position forceful but respectful manner one covered news stories latter part century Thanks developed staff detailing potential released September story appeared day top front page New York Times Soon after Washington Post print outlet filed generally pointing out harmful simply unAmerican Cartoonists Gary Trudeau field cartoons attacking wisdom publishing NBC Evening News experimenting technology graphics showed picture farmer watching ounces literally disappearing his screen reduced required serving daily Farmers across nation left imagine drinking days year leaving lifelong feeling consuming right seeking immediate regulations Fruit Cattlemens Beef Wheat Growers quickly followed dairy farmers led strongly providing within along Nation got attention Governors Legislatures efforts partners resulted misguided decision Withdraw Affected Time not possible overestimate since forced rule principle vitally learning tinker peril survives Here some debates between lessons learned factors outcome Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole testifies before House Labor Committee Federalism returned states thereby eliminating entitlement removing subsequently rejected supports requiring Guideline Americans enacted Speaker Newt Gingrich announces Contract contains proposal ending Chair Richard Lugar President Clinton urging reject Clintons creating snacks Obamas expand supper nationwide Summer Adult Care passes agree low moderateincome debt ceiling debate decide exclude any believe did wish repeat mistakes Archives exhibit government research campaigns policies affected grow purchase eat Whats Cooking Uncle Sam central feature Senators Byrd Leahy reimbursable consisted single slice white bread small French fries grapes ounce glass Conclusion number methods concerning mechanisms implementing progressive form broad based |
| Filling the Gap: Regional Anti-Hunger Advocacy in America | Linda Stone (Children's Alliance) | 2004 | Advocacy and Education | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | Filling the Gap Regional AntiHunger Advocacy America Linda Stone February Childrens Alliance Washington Across there are small savvy scrappy and underfunded organizations seeking insure that hunger not forgotten issue state houses governors mansions almost all capitals These groups exist because country have put together resources will end fact some even admit exists Without these adding their voices emergency food providers national antihunger faithbased others persistent message right one person hungry our wealthy nation continue resonate media public dialogue policy operate vastly different settings with challenges Some focus only responses part distribution associations banks multifocus cases they alone states leaders They receive information encouragement tools marching orders from depending upon them organize support local communities spotlight issues faces give feedback what works doesnt statelevel pretty well portray effectively community spark legislation reports recruit grassroots members build engage volunteers alert networks influence administrative decisions deliver positive change for families But lack peer access great ideas similar nearby hatch develop common ground grapple key way move makers advocates increased sense urgency around face across borders west this where WRAHC Western Region Consortium has added value both efforts building strong effective regional sister organization Northeast NERAHN Network created its own form networking produces same outcomes This paper outlines why important critical time capacity strengthen address Why Organizing Important States assumed greater role determining how nutrition programs reach needy developed needs observed over but addressed government voluntary sector federal were into place sidestep need movement corresponded civil rights However response stalled Funding cuts including stamps child shifted burden addressing back The broad network now see American began State major Boeing Corporation layoffs late continued persisted early advocacy had taken roles four areas Keeping before through education campaigns Insuring operated level ways most take best advantage Pushing fill gaps leverage funding strategic use Linking initiatives safety net Over past decade described above importance passage Personal Responsibility Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act welfare reform decision making program made like summer meals kids Again new systems filling Farm Bill billion stamp ten years deferred implementation many reforms options New opportunities children out school also depend For reasons organizing gained Unfortunately outlined was realization led formation development other besides still operating Background Networks came discussions between California Food Policy Advocates two among western While CFPA grew action Community Nutrition Program work result Governors Task Force Hunger report Both records bipartisan legislative outreach promotion Each ability analyze policies apply aggressive did further risk convinced decisionmaking going shift would accomplishing goals influencing Looking saw focusing initial meeting representatives eight make USDAs region occurred FRAC conference Attendees discussed benefits having forum share borrow materials strategies each discuss communicate concern Common facing included large geographic failing resourcebased industries timber fisheries migrant farmworker populations cultural language diversity feeling isolation debates With help funders Kraft Foods MAZON Jewish Response organized meetings bring locations One per year held Bay Area could meet staff USDA Office San Francisco Coordination functions moved National Center Budget Priorities expertise discussion Other regions followed example obtaining funds sources developing MidWest very active several sponsoring conferences bringing experts thoughts Southeast met group today coordinated Project Bread Boston Benefits Impacts offer clear examples can environments basic boxes next page Outcomes Forging Positive Relationships Offices unique relationship officials turn innovative reducing advocated changes office practices York Stamp Workgroup includes Massachusetts task force agencies chaired Administrator increase enrollment matching client data Founded Fiscal agent Member Maine Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut Total number member plus Research Action Meetings Every month oneday Crossing Organizational Lines Bring Together Divergent Groups Focus Problems determined directors allies achieving Reauthorization debate proactively joint commonissues agenda Two determine priority second representative association Public Human Services Association attended step momentum alliance APHSA Americas Second Harvest announcement priorities taking bold helped achieve concrete victories restoration legal immigrants Working Insure Makers Understand Issues drafted statement guiding principles policymakers consider reviewed Child designed ontheground schools worked provide nutritious young recruited endorsements individuals delivered Northeasts Congressional Delegation briefing November Members Congress Patrick Leahy reauthorization Seattle Arizona Utah Nevada Oregon Idaho Hawaii Montana Alaska involvement World Twice days short calls Developing Leaders Movement When first three statewide leading West Banks course WRACH Conducting training sharing shopping providing technical assistance Designing biannual input topics relevant engaging presenters emerging Bank North Cherie Jamason cutting edge expand afterschool snacks Northern Kim Wade pioneering Thomas model integrating aspects bank lowincome speaking Feedback enthusiastic participation words provides easily comprehensible analysis advice enables personal connections contacts colleagues Thanks able Department Education establish Anchorage School District then last sites instrumental helping Campaign End Childhood get involved Outreach From doing prior full engaged activity simplifying home try Its train been helpful getting affect Relief valuable Worcester County people levels stay informed about whats planning impact peoples nutritional wonderful platform collective voice always come away doable steps tangible missing piece happy exception Would AND heads thrive smaller connected leadership circles Essential Elements Successful succeeded mutual benefit Yet failed What essential elements needed successful must feel add prioritize working Lead available sufficient scheduling travel website maintenance exchange communications etc overly burdened participating recent survey revealed subsidize bear dues Linkages insuring good committed participants trainings encouraging idea Meeting schedules duration location should flexible enough bimonthly northeast biyearly agendas realistic focused link reinventing issuespecific Moving Next Level experience received grant David Lucile Packard Foundation purpose period reauthorizing grants allowed contract Media design print transfer done partners Among activities project visits briefings Packets News stories illustrating commissioned built definite And learned much more communication solutions problem advanced system cut chase alerts who joined Alert Messages start tailored audiences often detailed explanations summarize actions quickly knowing already Case Study currently delayed Last particularly effort clearly outline impacts proposals paperwork Lunch research conclude receiving subsidized means than Indications lead eligible plans asked conclusions being drawn valid wrote series pointing flaws reviewing potential results pilot studies increasing verification lunch applications released issued followup stating pilots harder minicommunications plan newspapers winter PostIntelligencer Sacramento Bee Chronicle published articles editorials columns illuminated fears drive maker Senators Cantwell Murray letter Senate Agriculture Committee expressing meal eligibility Outcome discussing percentage verified districts fourfold considerably workload administrators After release study push eased off Although expect may call unlikely exceed half target does mean case relaying unintended consequences poor resulted opinion cannot sole credit Many keep front WRAHCs achievements under final six months staffing guided mutuallydeveloped lends Steps Building Organizations outside interested mirror Primary stumbling blocks include shortages Resources operations Help startup reasonable expectations Supportive relationships which evaluate effectiveness fiveyear gap Phasedin MidAtlantic South East Midwest Mountain Plains Startup Start Technical creating atmosphere evaluation protocols Development Continued exploring stronger Stabilization explore stafftime coordination Yeartoyear phases strategy Potential Investment Efforts Ultimately desired outcome reduce private measured reduction household insecurity Additional Stronger Models combine Better utilization More due Faster enormous collaborative There excellent models interest enthusiasm smarter strategically fighting Box Spokane Lindachildrensallianceorg wwwwrahcorg | |
| Ending Hunger in the United States: The Role of the… | Crystal Weedall FitzSimons, James D. Weill and Lynn Parker (Food Research and Action Center) | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Advocates (including legal advocates), Service Providers | Domestic, Washington, DC | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| Community Food Security: Promoting Food Security and Building Healthy Food… | Mark Winne | 2004 | Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture | Community Members | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | |
| Barriers that Prevent Low-Income People from Gaining Access to Food… | Crystal Weedal FitzSimons, James D. Weill, Lynn Parker (Food Research and Action Center) | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Domestic | On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more | Guest Author(s) | ||
| Guatemala Country Policy Study | CHC Staff | 2009 | Global, Guatemala | In March 2009, the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows traveled to Guatemala for a Country Policy Study (CPS) to learn firsthand from Guatemalan government officials and policymakers, … Read more |
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| Emerson Program Anti-racism Report | CHC Staff | 2009 | The Emerson Program has been steadily working to incorporate an anti-racist approach to all aspects of our work. What began with an effort to have more racially… Read more | Multiple Authors | Special Report Emerson Program Antiracism Initiatives The has been steadily working for the last years incorporate antiracist approach all aspects our work What began with effort have more racially and economically diverse classes fellows evolved over into what now strong programmatic commitment antiracism This also foundation current future establish broader antioppression framework including other forms oppression such sexism classism homophobia practice identifying challenging preventing eliminating changing values structures policies programs practices behaviors that perpetuate racism Why very intentional about addressing root causes hunger poverty eradicating social Oppression inequality permeate parts society must commit can are ever truly successful creating just povertyfree Therefore cultivating understanding both history manifestations racial critical Hunger Fellows effective their field policy placements important address issues within community themselves group young leaders provide space explore how impact each Fellow class whole order build learning become hallmark How Over program examined components recruitment selection sites training curriculum advising administration determine where could make changes would ensure communities color thoughtful way providing any race ethnicity gender sexual orientation place learn thrive contribute reflect this needed significant internal systems Below highlight select moving toward anti goals Field Policy Sites focus site recruiting efforts shifted building relationships organizations urban areas high rates New Orleans York City Chicago Boston Los Angeles Oakland increased number projects specifically focused intersections between Examples from Class include Michael Richardsons RESULTS recruit volunteer groups around country organize daylong diversity annual conference Sarah Custers health disparities increase access healthy food Nico Quintanas report discrimination injustice against lesbian gay bisexual transgender people impacts those Center American Progress established new partnerships focusing justice Joint Economic Studies National Council Raza Migrant Legal Action encourage internally which they technical assistance resources Some strategies partners included Changing applications gain information applying host Redesigning meetings supervisors discussions importance openly shared best doing Recruiting leadership positions ensuring made some fellow developed intensive integrated componentsincluding retreat professional development daysand begun expand views voices who experienced incorporated sessions series exploring identity privilege woven throughout year develop own ongoing analysis Other share implementation plan designed apply Administration final area change administer staff team its Fellowship advisors required experience dealing helpful fellowship beyond Finally living stipend reasonable level personal likely andor able participate had tremendous far Half most applicant pool Congressional incoming supported alongside end encouraged great but may not fully these find common ground part significantly Most importantly provided Fellowsthe emerging antihunger antipoverty workto together begin developing ways lives next will continue deepen please call Aileen Carr Shana McDavisConway Dara Cooper Jon Wogman Source Strategic Framework British Columbia Multicultural Advisory |