Congressional Hunger Center

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Hunger Forum Participants List	CHC Staff				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 “Hunger Forum Participants List”	Multiple Authors	Participants Congressional Hunger CenterThe UPS Foundation National Forum Wednesday March The Keck Center the Academies Washington Kay Bengston Chair Food Policy Working Group Lutheran Office Govt Affairs ELCA Joel Berg Executive Director NYC Coalition Against Bill Bolling Atlanta Community Bank Steve Brady Senior Corporate Communications Sodexho Services Catherine Cecil Child Initiative Project Bread Kate Coler Deputy Under Secretary Nutrition Consumer Svcs USDA Theresa ConnorMcMahan Vice President Welfare Work Partnership Gary Cook Coordinator Presbyterian Program Cooney Evern Cooper Stacy Dean Analyst Budget and Priorities Amina Dickerson Contributions Kraft Foods North America William Dolan CEO Childrens Alliance Tony Eberhard Legislative Assistant Rep Ann Emerson Robert Egger Central Kitchen Honorable Member Congress House Representatives Jean Fairfax Civil Rights Leader Author Their Daily Farr APCO Worldwide Michael Flood Los Angeles Forney Americas Second Harvest Deborah Frank Grow Clinic for Children Boston Medical Jerry Friedman American Public Human Service Association Sandra Goodridge Manager Health Quality Life Urban League Ken Horne Society Andrew Jones RSI Division Library Research Eileen Kennedy Adjunct Professor School Epidemiology Columbia University Shiriki Kumanyika PhD Graduate Studies Pennsylvania Medicine Liam Leduc Clarke Strategies Marshall Matz Attorney Law Olsson Weeda Reverend James McDonald Programs World Institute McGovern Linda Meyers Staff Board Earline Middleton Agency Department Carolina Morna Miller Representative Sandy Levin Cecilia Munoz Advocacy Legislation Council Raza Nancy Murphy Doug OBrien Assemblyman Felix Ortiz Dst New York State General Assembly Hispanic Caucus Legislators Julie Paradis Counsel Lynn Parker Action Carlos Rodriguez Field Organizer Defense Fund Barry Sackin Eric Schockman MAZON Jewish Response Jessica Shahin Administrator Stamp Shore Share Our Strength Sheri Steisel Committee Conference Legislatures Keith Stern Stone Mary Toker Government Relations Mills Ellen Vollinger LegalFood Barbara Wallace RESULTS Jim Weill Jeremy White Associate Outreach FaithBased Initiatives Mark Winne Fellow CoFounder Security Margaret Zeigler Advisory
Hunger Forum Agenda and Executive Summary	CHC Staff and Ellen Vollinger (Food Research and Action Center)	Advocacy and Education	Special Reports & White Papers	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 “Hunger Forum Agenda and Executive Summary”	Multiple Authors
The Role of State Government in Ending Hunger	Sheri Steisel, Ann Morse (National Conference of State Legislatures)	Advocacy and Education	Special Reports & White Papers	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 “The Role of State Government in Ending Hunger”	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)	Advocacy and Education, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Food Pantries, Kids Cafes, Meal Sites	Special Reports & White Papers	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 “The Charitable Food Assistance System: The Sector’s Role in Ending Hunger in America”	Guest Author(s)
Immigrant Access to Food Stamps and Nutrition Services: A Latino…	Marcella G. Urrutia (National Council of La Raza)	Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps	Special Reports & White Papers	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 “Immigrant Access to Food Stamps and Nutrition Services: A Latino Perspective”	Guest Author(s)
History of Commitment and Involvement of the Religious Community in…	Kay A. Bengston (Lutheran Office for Government Affairs)	Advocacy and Education	Special Reports & White Papers	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 “History of Commitment and Involvement of the Religious Community in Ending Hunger”	Guest Author(s)
How Extensive is Childhood Obesity and What is Its Relationship…	Lynn Parker (Food Research and Action Center)	Advocacy and Education, Health, Nutrition and Hunger	Special Reports & White Papers	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 “How Extensive is Childhood Obesity and What is Its Relationship to Hunger?”	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)	Advocacy and Education, Emergency Food Network	Special Reports & White Papers	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 “Hunger in America: The Definitions, Scope, Causes, History and Status of the Problem of Hunger in the United States”	Guest Author(s)
Filling the Gap: Regional Anti-Hunger Advocacy in America	Linda Stone (Children's Alliance)	Advocacy and Education	Special Reports & White Papers		Domestic	On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more “Filling the Gap: Regional Anti-Hunger Advocacy in America”	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
Equality for Hungry Kids: The Importance of Maintaining National, Uniform,…	Edward M. Cooney					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 “Equality for Hungry Kids: The Importance of Maintaining National, Uniform, Minimum Standards of Eligibility and Nutrition for Child Nutrition Programs”	Staff Member
Ending Hunger in the United States: The Role of the…	Crystal Weedall FitzSimons, James D. Weill and Lynn Parker (Food Research and Action Center)	Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs	Special Reports & White Papers	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 “Ending Hunger in the United States: The Role of the Federal Nutrition Programs, National Advocacy Groups and their Networks”	Guest Author(s)
Community Food Security: Promoting Food Security and Building Healthy Food…	Mark Winne	Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture	Special Reports & White Papers	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 “Community Food Security: Promoting Food Security and Building Healthy Food Systems”	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)	Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs	Special Reports & White Papers		Domestic	On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more “Barriers that Prevent Low-Income People from Gaining Access to Food and Nutrition Programs”	Guest Author(s)
Overcoming Barriers to Access of Federal Food Programs	Robert Zager	Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access	Field Reports	Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Oregon, Portland	Overcoming Barriers to Access of Federal Food Programs is a report on the utilization of federal food programs and a corresponding set of fact sheets exploring barriers… Read more “Overcoming Barriers to Access of Federal Food Programs”	Emerson Fellow	Overcoming Barriers Access Federal Food Programs Highlights and Conclusions from Oregons Benton Clackamas Tillamook Counties Bob Zager Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Oregon Relief Task Force This paper highlights findings study access food programs three counties Over the course investigation interviews were conducted with people ranging stamp office managers social service agency program directors bank staff private citizens heavily involved community Focus groups gave current past clients opportunity critique their experience area voice ideas ways make future experiences better Data was collected state agencies that administer nutrition Departments Education Human Services detailed demographic economic data sources including Census Department Employment The varieties are intended give broad picture how numerous accessed these communities Ideally analysis this breadth will provide insight into overcome local barriers well present across federal revealed four major trends focus need reach immigrant ethnic through more extensive appropriate outreach for organizations engage frequent cooperation collaboration projects enhance deterrent effect prohibitively burdensome administrative procedures sponsorship especially Summer Service Program SFSP some potential sponsors strain quality client caused rapidly increasing caseloads static decreasing identified all Immigrants families face two accessing stamps First there much misinformation prevalent leads immigrants fear they immigration penalties deportation apply Stamps even children Second language cultural communication differences many usual methods ineffective population County Head Start employee who works stated believe using puts black mark against them means would never able get citizenship Civic faithbased play important role helping meet its needs There times however when task hand too great one organization tackle alone depend largely volunteer Their ability ensure adequate nutritious meals members increase greatly pool resources allow gather sufficient size stability run such sponsoring sites research shows sponsor school districts turned off perceived level paperwork restrictions associated most immediate action remedy Foods difficulties greater site navigate application setup process advising feasible longer term steps taken requirements other rules less number therefore receiving meal summer natural participation has become difficult few years like nation seen decreases available jobs thus rise eligible use rural once depended industries logging canning have experienced drastic job losses those areas individuals not yet found transition stable livingwage can regularly housing medical care child Oregonians recent offices managing cases corresponding increases numbers decreased Thus forced deal received training fair respectful manner turning also appear minimal targeted mobile populations already services leaving underinformed options help These without successes though Women Infants Children WIC generally regarded nonclients alike highly effective ensuring proper first crucial development Farmers markets serving seniors participate voucher been vendors enjoy additional revenue receive farmers market after beginning late season tremendous support draw agricultural healthy eat Fact sheets each county look Stamp After School Snack Meal Child Adult Care CACFP Whether concerned statewide hunger advocates encouraged find piece puzzle our neighbors see what others force welcomes your efforts invites you guide work Contact visit internet httpwwworegonhungerorg assistance Guide FEDERAL FOOD PROGRAMS TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY NEED Seen lot oflivelihood leave economy hit over along rest continuing trend loss sometimes replaced lowerpaying sector agriculture tourism contribute high seasonality looking during fall winter early spring Poverty Population pop FPL under Average Pay comparable poor but slightly near than whole percentage poverty age where half living gone way Demand lowincome increased Public struggled everincreasing limited Covered Jan Apr Jul Oct Month Employed employment expericences seasonal variation December March experiencing meager levels High cause cycle between eligibility noneligibility hungry may unknowingly temporarily CHILD NUTRITION any months fed Adding free childrens improve attendance giving kids chance stay active serves zero compared average reduced price year addition simply providing utilize place safe supervised environment day ends Total package value FFY packages distributed per Participating Approximately Based women participating Health Plan OHP approximately versus comparisons indicate lower rate certainly room expansion Number Slots Enrolled CCRR providers FCC homes USDA Level Breakfast Year Meals Served Free Reduced Paid Lunch STAMPS Immigrantsdont understand just could benefit expanded Hispanic Many false belief applying themselves detrimental status result Pride reason residents represents unacceptable failure ones selfreliant deterred Clients month Only potentially September IMPROVING PROGRAM ACCESS interest While interested developing main factors prevented doing amount daunting small understaffed gotten together share load People want know often little coordination sense strong eager activities bring ingenuity gardens Unfortunately schools churches nonprofits coordinated making causing fewer might Possible Work start encouraging collaborate administration shared Continue expand understanding Seniors disables underreached target Support measures availability decrease expenses Look develop strengthen existing combat SOURCES Community Need Shelly Bowe CARE Debby Livingston Salvation Army OLMIS Wages Nutrition Resource Referral Network Monica Pyle Group Participant Improving Marlene Putman Commission Families Ave Suite Portland Feb Receiving CLACKAMAS shut home elderly disabled intermittently homeless down overall since low Almost households skipped incomplete problems lets out cannot upon breakfast lunch five days week Even student pockets summertoschool ratio negligible State among both For had merely served Alternative avenues distribution materials successful Staff Social done places Gladstone branch Post Office dropped isolated Efforts familiar easily accessible settings should continued possible Lack education information think wont qualify lack presence biggest Another barrier stigma treated differently grocery checkout SUGGESTED WAYS IMPROVE organizationshave motivation capacity infrastructure needed disconnect urban outlying antihunger unknown unmet Attempt boundary having submit forms andor pursue alternative qualification Consult possibilities Seek opportunities form urbanrural partnerships mutual issues facing John Coffey Betty Izumi University Extension BENTON isnt issue next door Especially substantial divide hightechhigher paying unaware scope nature problem Learning fellow schoolmates churchgoers always afford connection clearer act end moderately January February July being leanest combination rates above salaries indicates significant income gap
School Breakfast Models	Bi Vuong	Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP)	Field Reports	School Staff, Students	Domestic, Washington, DC	School Breakfast Models examines several approaches to School Breakfast Programs nationwide, such as Breakfast in the Classroom, Delayed Breakfast, and Provision 2 with analysis of each of… Read more “School Breakfast Models”	Emerson Fellow	MODEL SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS Compiled Vuong Congressional Hunger Center Bill Emerson National Fellow the Food Research and Action June Table Contents Program History Benefits Breakfast Classroom Maryland Department Education Muskogee Public Schools Oklahoma North Gem School Idaho Pennsylvania Nutrition Services Washington District Arizona Delayed Hall Multipurpose Room Burlington City Vermont Holly Colorado Kershaw County South Carolina Provision Glynn Georgia Hartford Connecticut Omaha Nebraska Glossary About FRAC CHC Acknowledgments The began twoyear pilot program designed provide nutritious meal children who might not otherwise receive one provided meals students day Today federal government spends approximately billion annually feeds more than million daily federally funded administered Service United States Agriculture USDA reimbursement rate per determined household income free breakfast must below poverty level For reduced price between Students from households with above paid breakfasts During school year schools were reimbursed funds for each served slightly higher severe need where qualify proven tool helping millions food insecure hungry variety other backgrounds much educational nutritional helps fight hunger reduce childhood obesity While has been called Americas hidden crisis declared epidemic Contrary conventional wisdom these two serious public health problems coexist many communities share some common roots Centers Disease Control estimated that adults aged years adolescents either overweight obese states have prevalence rates state reports over Fortunately recent study shown eating adolescent girls decrease their chances becoming Moreover east fruits drink milk consume less saturated fat those eat home words can act countervailing force against increasing trend cont Missing impairs learning which provides least all nutrients student needs grow develop does away morning foundation good nutrition under impair childrens ability fully utilize resources are available Researchers found when tested skip able distinguish among similar images show increased errors slower memory recall increases academic performance Studies increase math reading scores eaten perform better standardized tests alert focused after improves environment behavioral emotional prevalent Conversely before starting fewer discipline visit nurses offices often result spend time classroom participate miss days late THE CLASSROOM universal opportunity charge during class Breakfasts delivered consumed setting start MARYLAND DEPARTMENT EDUCATION MUSKOGEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OKLAHOMA NORTH GEM IDAHO PENNSYLVANIA NUTRITION SERVICES WASHINGTON DISTRICT ARIZONA BACKGROUND Initially private Meals Achievement MMFA six following expanded became threeyearpilot law lawmakers authorized amount status was removed making permanent Now offered across operates Marylands systems benefits providing through documented research conducted Harvard University They include improvement behavior referrals complaints headaches lunch improved attentiveness CHARACTERISTICS Grades Kindergarten grade Size requirements range rural urban small large Percentage funding population priced Facilities Kitchen facilities vary full kitchens stoves storage while others satellite warmer CHALLENGESBARRIERS Ensuring enough equipment successfully implement Gaining initial support legislature Collecting accurate participation data Expanding SOLUTIONS Many budgeted supply acquisition regular budgets purchased trolleys bags coolers same grants Dairy Council Poverty Solutions local advocacy antihunger antihomeless organization wished apply Initial came principals Principals dedication helped encourage staff members Currently generated largely peertopeer communication guidance counselors teachers colleagues thereby creating enthusiasm Utilizing results Educations proved positive effects State essential maintain Training service supervisors prior date help them learn how account accurately developed three collection procedures choose adopt flexibility own they approved Application packets sent eligible every kit also join DAYTODAY Items individually portioned child Depending structure labor capabilities items used being preportioned cafeteria Smaller generally use prepackaged foods Milks juices counted sorted stored refrigerators ready delivery next classrooms minutes arrive personnel parents older community credit When hang coats book select sit desks Teachers responsible sure count reimbursable record typically Trash collected container outside custodial removes trash immediately CONTACT INFORMATION Kimberly Kerry Community Outreach Specialist Baltimore Kim Shelton Director Child says reason implemented because there coming Monday had decent since Friday She noted families unable come cents required pay address challenge Since implementation lined doors get improve overall attendance addition allows bond utilized counseling sessions tutoring socializing Overall disciplinary started Elementary Whittier Irving Cherokee More All elementary Other walk take bus Encouraging reluctant addressing concerns regarding loss Transporting Establishing maintaining financial sustainability Established relationship then lent reminded best interest Purchased special rolling carts insulated juice containers There frozen inserts keep cold hand laundry baskets Applied grant costs including purchase balance purchasing Programs budget Implemented qualified high number such extra cost paying would normally close offset money made Cold cereal packed out rolled specific areas around hallway Designated pick having transport warm still designated form check off marking yes heavyduty picks unconsumed returned prepared Shirley Christensen supervisor she felt comfortable According first teacher longer ask her say This stay task worried about kitchen equipped prepare store reheat Rural Paying onetime Finding deliver Arranging convenient Limiting disruption efficiently Due size its body within allot part prepackaging However difficult find make deliveries Therefore now sends attendant One middle waits until very end his period organizes pack plastic packs lunchroom via email sheet informs therefore will both accountability accuracy goes carries back this sizes relatively After takes along any repackaged Lunch Supervisor Bancroft subsidiary Archdiocese Philadelphia serves five surrounding counties second added third February entire useful Anne Ayella Assistant Nutritional Development pleased changes Among average near combined enrollment Getting complete application determine Addressing encouraging Increasing Day Care Three preparation cooking quite old reheated Most emphasized importance counts especially direct connection generate faculty numbers reimbursements Additionally covers difference promoted sending information promotions included story pajama parties backwards teddy bear read encouraged wear pajamas clothes bring respectively manager sets counter hot Eighth graders assigned grades starts tote carry scan eighth sheets return everything almost case bins may accumulated usually David Caldwell informed district chosen districts USDAs Universal Pilot Project project allowed regardless familys chose suit significant impact lives done well remained flexible interacting turn percentage inception nearly doubled importantly points calmer change reflected survey report Some Preschoolers prepacked entrees dry goods produce cool Twelve treatment control programs run system Dealing negative social stigma attached Contending losing Allaying managers spills Provided startup site expenses carpet cleaning machines trashcans replace supplies Targeted order operating Yet Class possible cover even only Increased participated new participants effective way quell nurse stomach pains carpetcleaning machine Added campuses hold wet Upon reporting work red loads black onto Dry already cart Approximately employees overseeing Every Any placed leftover returns repacked refrigerator overnight Phoenix DELAYED HALL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM known First Period refers breaks periods BURLINGTON CITY VERMONT HOLLY COLORADO KESHAW COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA offer family access revenue according Doug Davis amazing broken down barriers just poor kids doing our sales received substantial comments heard unnecessary current working messiness fears scattered campus Providing Maintaining proactive superintendent went promote plans presented principal wanted Support administration push forward tailored particular Walkin larger few ways supplemented obtaining establishing centralized individual streamlining menu options option line set various components sometimes item grabandgo rush times monitored ensure correct taken head Note Individually identifying necessary using decide whether allow but located discard what cooler into keeps automatic exact accounted area explanation see page serving receiving junior highhigh adjacent allpurpose room Serving Balancing convenience Members considered changing beforeschool ease cleanup Stressing administrators remain financially stable important serve Feeding hour benefit schedules redesigned accommodate Reminding highrisk chance cook begin preparing additional cooks Junior attend different give identification punches computer Once finished waste Two process administrative assistant building van unloads laid table past records supervise Eunice Rivale Administrative Sally Gardner Coordinator test issues With smoothly fact recorded alike want traditional method huge success actually Camden Middle LugoffElgin Full Doing overwhelmed Making enthusiastic Promoting pests shifts adequate month mentioned newsletters newspapers PTA meetings media garbage Using foot tables place dismissed minute intervals containing four cashier leftovers bag door custodians crates Each crate labeled name lay trays atop homeroom checks notes absent put uses originally allotted picking left receives TRADITIONAL UNIVERSAL PROVISION paperwork allowing collect applications once most exchange GLYNN GEORGIA HARTFORD CONNECTICUT OMAHA NEBRASKA Seen contribute education Marie Richardson believes consuming Children long rides too sleepy fend themselves like alone sees experiencing seen quicker reduction Mixture Managing lines Experiencing trying responsibility why should tax payers sustainable PROGRAM Adjusted Installed racks wrapped bowls rapidly Kept quick simple Reinforced Free busy arent initially wake adjusting buses Across straight getting half warmed roll several selections packaged Hot means 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Low Wages and Basic Needs in the City of Miami:…	Jeanine Valles	Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Workers (including farm workers)	Domestic, Florida, Miami	Low Wages and Basic Needs in the City of Miami: Facts for Advocates examines the extent of low wage work in Miami, and outlining local community and… Read more “Low Wages and Basic Needs in the City of Miami: Facts for Advocates”	Emerson Fellow	Low Wages and Basic Needs the City Miami Facts for Advocates Jeanine Valles Congressional Hunger Fellow Table Contents Introduction Background SelfSufficiency Standard Federal Poverty Guidelines Miamis Median Income National Minimum Wage Legislative Actions The Living Faith Community Response Leaders Quotes Works Cited Smith moved with her family because she heard that there were good jobs here After days living emergency shelter into transitional housing program She children have thrived this environment are now back school employed However problem after maximum months cannot find place live Her job barely pays above minimum wage childcare transportation numbers simply not add has been able move forward but moving community high market rate rents puts brink being homeless again Joe works construction site contracted temporary labor pool receives hour although gets nearly twice amount providing day laborers Occasionally bed one shelters more often sleeps street cant save enough money deposit rent advance room knows many food distribution places goes pantry Sundays when closed church service hes lucky hell take shower given clean clothes Unfortunately these scenarios typical low workers currently families cycling out system charity feeding programs These stories coincide image Magic looking through different lens reveals highest poverty rates lowest median household income nation outskirts infamous life lay its alter ego declared Most residents struggling make ends meet nations poorest largest city faces average unemployment remain poor Story written inserted permission Ben Burton Executive Director Coalition Homeless Name individual changed Written Sylvia Ospina who South Florida Interfaith Committee Worker Justice rights counselor Brookings Institution Center Urban Metropolitan Policy Bruce Katz Growing Middle Class Connecting All Residents Economic Opportunity Presentation Made October Jay Minus Glamour Fights Families Article included HSC Express publication Human Services MiamiDade County December New Times Best Greater Prosperity Campaign May One reason type employment createdlow among hundred cities almost half national households earning less than year addition ranked terms between examples can classified working term utilized within Labor Report State include individuals fall definition This figure increases Therefore envision visualize adults get each morning their work consistent hours Yet they receive paychecks faced choices which necessities afford purchasing may discarded luxury paper will offer basic outline relationship wages needs objective explain SSS onepage comparisons against demonstrates disparity cost current earnings Consequently forced supplement faithbased government support campaigns introduced legislative actions tackle both instances brief synopsis local statistics possible impacts organizations material provide context present four advocacy combating presented director organization perspectives insight how leaders view bring faith action hope increase understanding connection hunger motivate advocates Nissen Research Studies International University September Pearce Diana Jennifer Brooks Prepared wwwsixstrategiesorg collaboration such combat addressing systemic causeslow defined much needed composition adequately needswithout public private assistance determines required oneself dependents factoring particular area number age created twentyseven states shows according size hourly monthly annual estimates Type Size Family Hourly Monthly Annual Adult Preschooler School Age Two Adults per adult Source aspect analyzed why Self Sufficiency For example report compared ten proved second single lower only San Francisco method measurement examine indexes doing appears overall higher category groceries other comparison Seattle Indianapolis Milwaukee Denver Boston Las Vegas Washington Atlanta Baltimore had selfsufficiency standard including utilities health miscellaneous lacks adequate translates greater portion ones going towards like having own car opposed where accessible affordable offers was formulated detailing anticipated expenses determining relative percentage those costs part total table depicts allocation two types important note includes taxes Child Care Tax Credit subtracted from shown obtain value Breakdown Taxes Miscellaneous Health Transportation Food Housing Four consists preschooler child wwwbestplacesnet response apparent shortcomings criticisms broad range researchers argue governments 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years old emphasizes designed denote exact dollar rather general framework measured Rather urge users think adequacy ask close comparing governs clear obvious outlines disproportion Means Measurement Annually Deficit Children aged Rough estimate demonstrate considerations factored Very rough Individuals fulltime receiving does ensure According earn about annually But creates deficit Joan Tamen Sun Sentinel stated Even parents taken federal set Statistic trouble paying putting tableMany toiling liveat Instituting employer legally pay hisher employees state six NOT law therefore last raised enforceable businesses producing sales employ Working full time line Given inflation buying power reach peak today increased Since worker productivity risen percent while dropped adjusting pertains ALL twelve ranging Seven cover already covered Association Organizations Reform Now ACORN Floridians coalition together initiative indexed ballot Louise Peterson Feischer Study Pushes raising Floridas SunSentinel High Road Service wwwhighroadnoworg Sklar Holly Raw Deals Workers Anniversary wwwhigroadnoworg also assisted concept chairperson Raising help hundreds thousands across pockets stimulating our economy text amendment Americans entitled paid sufficient decent healthy protects unfair lowwage competition force rely taxpayerfunded services order avoid economic hardship requires signatures placed Ruiz organizer statewide goal collect thereby eliminating any question signature validity administration widelysupported Locally June county gathered attack root cause Miamilack resources use depending social gap reduced enacting next step yearjust doesnt writer article Deal released study Time Repair Floor concludes affect Quote Fleischer Constitutional Amendment Petition Form Comments Renee staff meeting requested gather Chapman Jeff PgwwwFloridiansforallorg million indirectly benefit decline due inaction president Congress significant negative impact over incomes counter neglect proposal modest research specified presents makeup affected workforce women Hispanic African Affected Directly Other Total Workforce Gender Male Female RaceEthnicity White Black older Industry Retail Trade Those Includes additional striking fact Contrary criticism primarily teenagers your teenager writes reality statement valid Nationally ages millions Americas lowestwage earners come humble ranks well adulthood survival Jack Herald Help PoorIncrease Josh Myles senior political coordinator Over meaning remaining turns means confirm primary source Finally concluded small augment concerns lead effects magnitude result losses affects major livelihood Poor Increase quoted Hike Sought Enacting Ordinances guideline initiatives become throughout country motivated initial common purpose raise Utilizing equal least extent coverage greatly varies ordinance whether enacted countywide Basically laws contractor tax abatements subsidies ordinances specify airports citycounty entity broadly determined July counties passed Chicago Los Angelesbut Hotly debated issues effect hiring layoffs actual Beyond purely Definition outreach brochure Phrase correspondence Researcher understand various Elmore Andrew Laws Communities Smarter Development Lower Than Expected Costs York Brennan NYU Law November Summary wwwbrennancenterorg ideological arguments too administrative huge contracts decrease wrong signal sent business discouraging investment summary his Impact Ordinance Examining retrospective studies dismiss majority arguable opposition resulting loss positive outlined sides argument Either way arguing VERY SMALL either nonexistent real hard detect conducted regarding first gradual January Preamble enactment companies did off contract bids EPI finding consistently burden AND successfully resulted stability Paragraph structured comments made turnover parttime seasonal automatically livable Project nationwide examining concentrated solely tangible First found budget especially times downturn stagnation some saved turning competitive bidding regard fear losing new projects invalid project terminated reiterate similar outcomes PERI accessed continually beneficial aspects When subsidized allowed payers end footing double bill subsidy then stamps medical require concerned Alexandria Berkeley Cambridge Hartford Hayward Madison Haven Pasadena Jose Warren Ypsilanti Township Duluth Angeles Minneapolis Oakland Toledo rejected httpwwwumasseduperiresearch Contract CCLW believes helping achieve adopting themselves minimally returns selfsufficient permissible results reliance driving behind campaign adopt comprised unions providers citizens justice began develop ties organized elements struggle jointly understood CCLWs efforts benefits without Indexed respectively accessing member Impacts quite substantial basis Beach Both continue rises future targeting securing letter commissioners expressing discontent stating disappointed progress professed adoption Sixteen signed vowing pursue httpwwwlivingwagecampaignorg Primary Secondary Effects Chapter book soon Deborah Figart Taken wwwlivingwagecampaignorg Commissioners Dated Sept active participant Through links Earned Stamps Program Kid careMedicaid Initiative extending underlying causes ranking seek reverse trends incorporate civic academia philanthropy approach reflected Daniella Levines Advocacy Providers Forum vital entice involvement around movement CoChair opinion focus grassroots organizing perform detailed emphasized expanded education history Wouldnt idea allow stabilize thrive Also show personnel benefiting Building Civic Engagement Dialogue Action wwwhscdadeorg nonprofit models responses SFICWJ People Acting Together PACT Farm Ministry NFWM Catholic Charities possess mission light distinct traditions craft objectives correlate beliefs organizational capacity theme permeates commitment respond communitys challenge correlation human dignity resonates observation interviewing directors gain changes structures create wwwsficwjorg religious ideally suited role hand bare brunt pressures needy moral authority organize overcome Coordinator network clergy members diverse denominations whose educate involve improve begun NICWJ seeking instituted Rights WRI materials technical enable establish counseling Decent Jobs Poorest Miamians seeks enforcement tightening prevailing legislation publicly funded fair collaborates union dialogue variety interfaith activities Addressing Work Knowledge Enforcement sell weak voice speaking behalf Central formal agreement Labors Hour Division Counseling established Little Havana Kendall Haiti DowntownOvertown Cases Hours Prevailing Safety Compensation Pool Act right advocate fills client intake Fifty trained English Spanish Better none guiding philosophy thing listen They channel problems solutions left speaks Sunday several documented undocumented recuperated Many institutions see allows combine effective effort wwwmiamipactorg mandate stay prevent systems treating unimportant Aaron Dorfman congregations groups twenty Direct Training DART association Founded build injustices moderateincome communities process volunteers visit specifically asking gathering everyone vote agenda three topics occurs every Currently PACTs immigration care concentration determine holding officials accountable traditionally voiceless populations exert relation previously inaccessible Organizing Broadly decisions unbalance structural model success shape priorities rally improvements diversity strength change presence obstacle recognize home likely commit improving Rev Brown Banquet wwwnfwmorg want invisible visible exposed pervade awareness boycotts Erin Balleine Organizer supporting farm movements pesticides slave five regional offices focusing boycott Taco Bell Mount Olive Pickles fight pickers connections historic AgJobs Bill reform plight centralized key clothing giving presentations students picking Ultimately NFWMs main Boycotts purchase 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Creating a Hunger-Free Worcester County: Hunger and Food Security Profile…	Wick Ruehling	Community Food Assessments, Food Access	Field Reports	Community Members	Domestic, Massachusetts, Shrewsbury	Creating a Hunger-Free Worcester County: Hunger and Food Security Profile of Worcester County offers a detailed analysis and summary of hunger and food security in Worcester, including… Read more “Creating a Hunger-Free Worcester County: Hunger and Food Security Profile of Worcester County”	Emerson Fellow	Creating HungerFree Worcester County Profile Hunger and Food Security Massachusetts Byron Stewart Wick Ruehling Bill Emerson Congressional Fellows February Table Contents Section One Introduction Acknowledgments The Bank III Statement Purpose Methodology Two Quadrant Data VII VIII Three Analysis for Four Appendix Without the help number individuals this report never would have been possible First foremost everyone staff whose knowledge energy towards shared goal creating hungerfree reinvigorated our efforts each day particular Lois MaitlandPaire supervisor who shaped details project oversight kept ball rolling Jean McMurray leadership vast hunger issues antihunger community was invaluable resource also thank Kenneth Crater Board Directors Paula Buonomo Hon Jim McGovern hospitality made feel welcome Maureen Power State College Project Bread Rachels Network all advocates your cause noble realistic participation were vital aspects Last but not least like Center Kristin Anderson CHC her constant support Cooney John Kelly Aileen Carr other Established program Catholic Charities communitybased nonprofit organization mission engage educate lead food bank moved from its original location larger facility meet increased need residents Between became independent certified affiliate Americas Second Harvest form square foot new Shrewsbury This move greatly WCFBs capacity store distribute recruit volunteers expand programming purchased two trucks launched Serving Program acquire deliver perishable April construction onpremises Community Kitchen Nutrition Education completed kitchen serves home Fare Start preparation culinary arts training September celebrated first graduation seven student chefs addresses basic nutrition families living below poverty level Today carries out partnering with agencies including pantries neighborhood senior centers soup kitchens Central communities During fiscal year WCFB distributed pounds grocery product estimated that served over children women men following statement crafted March free step process deemed necessary indepth research developed implemented serving purpose analyzing security various parts county conjunction order identify available resources within different areas quadrants provides profile assets needs quadrant well itself includes Geographic Information Systems previously being utilized Clark University Finally expected establishment networks advisory councils corresponds overall engaging educating leading create using local several ways Engage current partners potential Educate about their address bring together information needed make informed decisions operationalizing Lead coordinating body best practices only distribution legislative advocacy very fundamental way hopes will establish baseline activities perspective hungerrelief corresponding strategies achieve exists complement studies such Harvests America has sustained network clearinghouse provide pursuing which serve same share coordinate Report kickoff advancing along continuum Networks genesis Advisory Councils wider setting framework Annual Countywide Conference integral part strategic plan longterm Once database continue work maintain updated thereby providing ongoing Based input Committee Advocacy committee sustain reports recommendations board advocate implementation Future hiring dedicated person enhance upon accomplished ensure ability Overview Free focuses what refers Green Card consider emergency primary thus far partnered are located outside boarders these surveyed represents approximately those survey consisted five sections designed elicit type agency interviewed see appendix section entitled Definition Need elicited severity problems agencys any obstacles might facing attempt second Identification Assets possession able bear either origin entities third Federal Programs assistance programs aware operated significant effort direct clients fourth Local similar garnered pertaining locally based instead final Long Term Questions Solutions satisfaction manner operates suggestions improving effectiveness andor potency relief operations whether believes feasible one Each classified pantry shelter some combination thereof Agencies primarily unprepared expect purchase prepared receive cafeteria addition offering them residence shelters harvested compiled analyzed basis Although division into political does believe theyve devised reflect reality certain regional differences countywide Map Subdivisions Estimates percentage persons residing near taken Census uses complicated set calculations known thresholds arrive figures Bureau updates used statistical purposes guidelines issued every Register Department Health Human Services simplification more amenable administrative determining financial eligibility federal However official statistics calculated For considered cutoff most HHS Poverty Guidelines Size Family Unit Contiguous States Alaska Hawaii additional add Emergency providers universal record keeping Therefore detail accuracy data varies significantly harvesting analogous had adopt broad units measure per month recorded terms Upon witnessing relatively close correlation between fraction reported received service aggregate average fractions category Unfortunately due limits imposed varying quality records accurate quantified they dispense monthly generally varied according classification Most responded how many brown bags banana boxes filled give meals prepare few mostly ones excellent respond four presented originate Survey chapter devoted solely presenting relative Informational chapters follow organizational paradigm Including Population Classification Location Number Partner Closest Farthest Average Distance Needs Percentage Individuals Living Below Line People Families Reported Served Simplified Responses Quantity Available Origin Not Distributions Clients Days Hours Operation Other Offered Besides Assistance Rate Referral Entities Administering Offering Locally Viewpoint LongTerm Blueprint Does proportion entering correspond Countys total population potentially answer question compared approximate conclusion drawn indeed overserved underserved greater than less assumed classes people principally compose seeking receiving Those live absolute line Are utilizing provided partner fullest determined composes throughout entire then underutilizing displaying enthusiasm use suffering underutilization surpasses How large reservoir much capita amount divided size mean derived reservoirs possessing tolerable intolerable Northwestern portion consists rural towns largest geographic area ranks last Gardner while smallest New Braintree entirety encompass miles densely populated town density mile Petersham comparison city currently ten numbered through Athol Rutland Barre Westminster Winchendon Eight pantrykitchen Agency Breakdown Town Pantries Kitchens Shelters KitchenShelter Pantry Total Ashburnham Hardwick Hubbardston Phillipston Princeton Oakham Royalston Templeton United Washington Commerce Ibid Street Atlas Third Edition Metro South Easton Arrow Inc closest site travel time minutes farthest hour subsist amounts regions seniors Furthermore household incomes representing nearly figure there acknowledge extra may require Overall boasts highest rate lowest Level Indiv Pov Children Age Quest Jan Transportation Because small largescale public transportation systems Only issue often prevents traveling All carpool find rides When said difficulty leaving trying carry bus Supply Distribution supply short unable keep growing demand Thus stated turn away client coming sources reaches levels low must decrease consistently These forced Infrastructure Resources infrastructure major storage space cited problem creates troubles because necessitates visits shortage needing money reliable vehicle having consistent Demographics described clientele typically young white minority mentioned tended Hispanic although Latino Severity Type increase Many numbers working poor increasing housing insurance costs decline industry factor affecting experienced deficit getting enough calorie both types characterized Client Options There consolidated six sixteen without options strict defined included surrounding aspect except Numbers indicating unit Month Quarterly Quarter dispatch native raise means auspices insecure access Sources Comes From Lbs FoodMonth Totals donations popular schools churches stores Stop Shop Hannafords CVS PepsiCo eggs farm asked when come response Among output ranged formal system Rather allow take makes difficult determine Bags Distributed Per hours operation open days week Seven fall during daylight workweek anytime twilight after however maintains responding calls can asses daytime nighttime weekend offer services range clothing individual case management NonFood Provided fuel Toys Tots clothes Medical transport elderly Twice Nice closet family alcohol youth nursing outreach Substance abuse counseling hospitals transitional Clothing Utility renal rental medical Individual None furniture educational parenting budgeting Experience Works Some state funded Stamps WIC Farmers Mkt National School Lunch Breakfast Summer Service Child Adult Care Meals Wheels Transitional offices nearest Greenfield Fitchburg depending study refer stamps DTA Office Nearest overlap North headquarters Franklin Quabbin NorthCentral Leominster Clinton office Shelburne Falls Orange Turners western According participants October Market Sites nearby Markets Holden vary FMNP Saturdays Name Season Monument Square Thursdays Common MayOctober Feb Agriculture Reduced Price did referral felt students participate Students Receiving Schools three sites Site House Peace Bonnie Brae Day Camp Fresh Air Fund Putnam exist therefore themselves preparing homeless Nevertheless contains provisions Boston District AtholRoyalston Regional Dist Narragansett Reg Sch sometimes function Gardens gardens dont Cooperatives Serve England recently closed lack Despite nine interest starting member operate sort offers warm regular include Bethany Baptist Church Monday nights Holy Rosary Beth Lutheran Elder Chestnut Methodist holds Fellowship Thursday meal Goals questions changes procedures better contribute addressed Should branches change modify uprgrade administration facilities further collaboration someone willing conferences formed you Feedback Distribute More Establish Branches Recruit Modify Participate HFC Possible Yes Northeastern urban suburban Berlin Its twentyone Lancaster Sixteen Northeaster KitchenShelters PantryKitchens Bolton Harvard Lunenburg Sterling distance reside Seniors QII Avg settings established Montachusett Transit Authority Lunenberg shuttle Council Aging came seek running forcing limit similarity indicates tend httpwwwmontachusettrtaorg refrigeration lacked shelving finding adequate ship lost lot jobs faced variety exposed hidden seeing among serious noted havent eaten Others situation severe jobless victimized social making job tremendously Like steadily evenly though FitchburgLeominster neighboring highly concentrated indicated Taken banking That Additional aid Boy Girls Scouts Way contributions post police departments Corporate supermarkets personal Units LBS Boxes reporting evening wide nonfood Support groups education Case bilingual rent loans utility expenses legal HIV testings substance Rent testing prevention health care Repair delapidated income mental referrals English language preventon applications english blood pressure screening thrift Main referred covered main another mobile farmers market Wallace Civic Spring Tuesdays Fridays Participation Enroll FRAPPS RDAPPS PCTEnroll Public Worceter Participant They Sponsor Address SiteCity Open Closed Caldwell Playground Coolidge PoolJohn Fitch Hwy Pearl Crocker Park High Richardson Road Goodrich GoodrichBoutelle Greens Corner GreenNorth Lowe Elm Parkhill Beech Phillips Salem Spanish American Cntr Riverside Village implementing CACFP Growing GGP funds grow cooperative MOC thirteen constitute citys suburbs West Boylston fifty Auburn Grafton Leicester Millbury Northborough Southborough Spencer Westborough Fortytwo kitchenshelter Paxton under governments definition accounting QIII surprise high concentration WRTA Brookfield Oxford Webster Their convenient comfortable safe costeffective mobility contributing economic vitality region Existing outskirts overwhelming responses describing feed runs smaller seem doing prevented maintaining steady lacking run trouble great diverse differs ask Unlike cater focusing locality AIDS positive patients veterans abused battered extremely destitute nutritional supplement Out choose linked deficits obesity substitute quantity pressures homelessness addiction overcoming escalated since ethnicities ages Nine respectively distributing organizations thousands dollars worth grants statewide Campaign Development Club Cross CROP walk Feinstein Foundation Knights Columbus Rotary complaints drives declined postmen longer collect Money settlement involving drug companies policy libraries forgive fines exchange donation banks receives annual Applefest Quick Facts organized poundage Twelve reasons unique circumstances extreme variance habits retain detailed cooperation combined contact maintained weekday accounted offered foster Afterschool child summer Action Counseling Referrals Call Interfaith Hospitality Head recreational Crisis intervention clinic dental vocational search development developmental delay events deficiencies Assist cost medicine Bus fare Rental Fuel school supplies tax voter registration notary stamp Walnut Framingham Milford Southbridge fairly Locater weekends Library JuneOctober Grange Hall Tuesday Evening Damon Wilikers Restaurant City Side Foley Stadium Mon Wed already knew Enrollment Reduce East Wachusett fifteen sponsoring Fourteen sponsors aged eligible reduced prices lunch Friendly Autumn Woods Housing Upland Garden Emmanuel Gbv Gymnasium Extension Freedom Brook Valley Constitution Ave IslandCrampton Canton Lakeside Neighborhood Garland Performing Arts mley Laurel Quinsigamond Comm Ctr Greenwood Neigh Stratton Hill Apartments Mountain Youth Chandler Worester Lincoln Country Blvd Carmel Mulberry Opportunities Upheld Rainbow Dev TreasValley Reservation likely minor neither Being urbanized seems advantage garden smallscale enjoy participating frequently UGROW Urban Environmental reached supports existing composed 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warrants consumption approximations comparative suggest anomaly compounded sole beneficiary enters mitigating Persons evidenced usage quite scope declare secure isnt USDA prudent devote attention severely face barriers race inferior reinforces populous displays almost souls twice others surprising prosperous forgotten forsaken tan equates lbs scant Moreover merely unwilling accesses Unwillingness arise scarcity resulting devaluation costsbenefits analysis trip consumed procuring After rational actor decide productive expenditure Inability obliviousness inspire ignorance exit suspect bother sharespread course stigma always Reservoir Solely Addendum Due Contributions POV LbsPerson Entering Eligible Residents Estimated Relief Difference Citing Calorie Deficit Both Issues Able Consistently With Consistent Shortage Amount Resource Cited Storage Space Volunteers Vehicle Stamp national application traditionally involves meeting caseworker applicants taking why should widely success 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consolidation specific equally important Numerous directors complaining selection trek anything suitable officials inefficiencies Expansion crucial achieved recruiting incentives redemption incentive practice adopted certify rather enable accept nonWIC expanding diversifying allowing back unclaimed toward recipient Similarly leave drive Hopefully insight resolved send parent kids regardless warrant underutilized understood qualify reimbursements apply Knowledge disseminated cooperatives strain present exhibited tremendous degree hungry formerly Needy purchases land plant cultivate harvest vegetables done members Hopkinton Holliston Brigham Farm exPresdient his wife Peg Ferraro directly delivered given Suggestions suggestion initiatives pursue intriguing listed stigmatized reluctant commercials convince alright programsinitiatives Help comprehend enrollment federalstate deters applying Tape cooking show play television tape highlight recipes value whatever gain Mission Society works 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Eliminate Hunger: A Guide to Filling Empty Cupboards in Your…	Bridget Purdue	Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, Los Angeles	Eliminate Hunger: A Guide to Filling Empty Cupboards in Your Region is a resource guide for Los Angeles County food pantries highlighting food stamp application procedures, welfare… Read more “Eliminate Hunger: A Guide to Filling Empty Cupboards in Your Region”	Emerson Fellow	Eliminate Hunger Guide Filling Empty Cupboards Your Region This resource guide intended for use food pantries that serve clients Los Angeles County have included information about useful programs and services within each the eight geographic areas county referred Service Planning Areas SPAs hope this you four ways clarify facts Food Stamp Program help locate DPSS District Offices welfare offices near your pantry can easily refer stamps other public benefits know contact elected officials advocate budget legislative changes will affect connect with local order better coordinate share ideas work together The provided handbook divided into two sections First contains several general pieces action steps hunger relief advocacy opportunities list resources may referring Second provides specific shown below are used divide regions grouping health districts Organizing SPA allows providers manage efficiently Stamps Can Fill Gap Why should priority directors across identified major barriers providing adequate their lack funding expansion donations insuffiecient meet needs ever increasing lines Regional Bank realize never nutritional our community Luckily place fill need severely underutilized begin alleviate eligible them free assist keeping families fed What exactly federallyfunded program helps lowincome people buy they good For most households only part average person monthly addition supplement whose exceed capabilities such special dietary You all human consumption seeds plants grow household Who able get low income Work full parttime Are unemployed Receive assistance elderly disabled homeless not receive Supplemental Security Income SSI look like more paper EBT which stands Electronic Benefit Transfer new way andor cash Instead waiting checks come mail going pick office electronically put account set just items grocery store Golden State Advantage Card above commonly called card similar credit debit FACTS talking emergency realized myths circulating preventing from applying Below these demystified pass common misconceptions rest pay back children stamp deported knows undocumented Applying eligibility becoming permanent resident Citizen both parents family still qualify provide nutrition already receiving WIC CalWorks Having bank does disqualify Owning reliable car own home Receiving chances getting Section housing senior citizen apply foods USborn taken away time There enough everyone who qualifies charge Five Easy Ways Pantry Strengthen Relief Efforts Community Connect Visit Get staff district director deputy liaison important contacts These working relationship make less intimidating Attend meeting Locations found next page Recognize reward strong particular workers Participate Outreach agencies increase targeted outreach efforts effective target toward underserved populations seniors immigrants Promote rather than Many negative impression because inaccurately believe system With introduction California making easier changing utilized purpose Bring directly Consider partnering organizations bring worker onsite many transportation barrier reaching successful pilot currently exists SOVA Tarzana connecting once week site thinking expanding Encouragement interest willing host very helpful bringing along needed change Participating responsible physical location take applications Join coalition area one exist think starting Meeting groups Benefits regularly advocates include Coordination distribution times client iii Share frustrations solutions problems involved positive Split costs truck rental small nearby Office Meetings East West Valley Tuesday Month Glendale Every month Paz Cruz San Fernando Monte Gabriel Last Wednesday every Debbie Heinemann Pasadena Thursday except July August November December Silvia Gonzales Pomona Susanne Portillo Wilshire Special Metro North June September Bernice Westbury Elizabeth Becerra Rancho Park Held Americo Garza South Central Florence alternating locations between Melva Rogers Southwest Family Red Cross Eucalyptus Inglewood Marnette Haynes Barbara Thomas Quad Exposition Civic Center held among Contact Cheryl Sanders call Admin Desk any Belvedere Lincoln Heights Location rotates three Alice Andrade Compton Paramount Long Beach Dominguez Tues Charlie Arce beginning April Advocacy another eliminate simply means speaking voice heard sharing stories 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Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent…	Rebekah Park	Community Food Assessments, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP)	Field Reports	Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Seattle, Washington	Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent Hunger Problem outlines six solutions to reduce hunger, including increasing participation in School Lunch, Breakfast, and Summer… Read more “Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent Hunger Problem”	Emerson Fellow	Unnoticed Unaddressed Unacceptable Revealing Attacking Washingtons Persistent Hunger Problem Report Produced and Released Washington Citizen Action Acknowledgements Thank you Brett Houghton for her supervision collaboration the report Aileen Carr Bill Monto Bob Cooper Linda Stone Dana Warn Barb Flye Tom Vasquez their editing Shawn Connolly Chesapeake Press layout design printing Table contents Executive summary page Explaining hunger rate Food Stamp Program School Meal programs are solution Basic changes Simplified Reporting Transitional Benefits Alternative TBA Expanded Categorical Eligibility ECE Fairness Child adolescent nutrition initiatives Breakfast Lunch Summer Conclusion Endnotes million people went hungry United States one top five states highest has been past eight years widespread pervasive among working families but little action being taken curb high rates There four factors that exacerbate unemployment healthcare costs unaffordable rent lack living wage jobs After paying car insurance utilities many have few resources left buy food when unexpected illness such cancer occurs suddenly find themselves worrying about both medical bills groceries pantries soup kitchens doing best especially during holiday season they simply not enough They can provide meals leave wondering where next meal will come from The increase stamp participation school federal government pays benefits administration Unlike banks feeding stamps stimulate economy edging closer longterm solutions allow access with dignity most effective way reach children With all paid schools only need facility six state easily make significantly reduce barriers expand thousands Implement automatic fivemonth receipt otherwise known transition cash assistance work Streamline reporting requirements eligible cut down error Institute Congressional options value allowable vehicles under poverty level Restore eligibility who served drug felony sentences Mandate federally funded elementary guarantee every child right eat Require summer time program more free reducedprice offer breakfast andor lunch open site USDA Service Seamless Feeding Waiver these accessible then impact severely diminished Many drop out even apply because frequent tedious amount paperwork 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creates nearly ten worth total activity logical economical reform existing offered Farm targeted fact households senior disabled individual More half recipients experienced major change introduction Electronic Transfer EBT cards Recipients longer use coupons traded sold purchase products dont replace family budget cuts support Half participants receive nine months less two addition good farmers business stimulus caused overall supporting grocery stores increasing monthly spending power Center Budget Policy Priorities showed without some lowincome neighborhoods rural communities would likely recessions causing further loss making shopping difficult area depth severity When President Bush signed law added billion new improve small owner bakery butcher shops During winter businesses like mine survive agricultural industry able crops harvested September there apple harvest Now seven People this dramatic effect Yakima Valley strong based apples grapes pears cherries hops struggling larger 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Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program	Amaliya Morgan-Brown	Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP)	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), School Staff, Students	Connecticut, Domestic, Hartford	Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program reports teachers experiences with the School Breakfast Program (SBP) in Connecticut, provides a basic overview of the SBP, offers steps… Read more “Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program”	Emerson Fellow	Feeding Children Expanding the School Breakfast Program Connecticut toolkit End Hunger Hungerford Street Hartford wwwendhungerctorg Written Amaliya MorganBrown Bill Emerson National Fellow tool kit _____________________________________________Executive Summary The SBP federally funded program that functions federal level part United States Department Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services managed state Education run local individual school food authorities provides funding schools enable them provide safe nutritious breakfast students goal this basic understanding encourage people campaign for their communities introduction identifies different models providing highlights some benefits brief overview goes discuss solutions four main obstacles expanding These were identified during series interviews with Service Directors include finances bus schedules low student participation nonsupport administrators Finally there action plan steps various groups can take promote expand legislators teachersadministrators boards parent associationscommunity organizations service directors second section resource guide includes list nonparticipating severe need parents other use identify which target efforts also number fact sheets individuals garner support entitled additional resources tools created used advocate work towards expansion improvement Currently less than half offer only free reducedprice qualifying participate every Lunch This not result lack State 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Bondi Wethersfield Lonnie Burt Manchester Jerry Davis Plainfield Central Lyn Gandolf Memorial Mark Levanto Tom ODonnell New Haven Richard Sandman East Linda Shultz Kathy Zartun Meriden Table Content Introduction Many Faces Traditional Grab Classroom After Period Bus Universal Benefits Health Academic Behavioral Obstacles Solutions Boards TeachersPrincipals Community Organizations Resource Guide Resources Tools Target Schools Nonparticipating Fact Sheets Frequently asked questions Success Answers Critics ____________________________________________________Introduction nutrition assistance operated designed anyone interested advocating wanting better summary types methods serving including Cafeteria Inclassroom behavioral Solution administrator improve highlighting developed severeneed was collaborative between Fellows based research conducted worked September February from both rural urban __________________________________The purpose cash enabling started pilot large numbers working 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Urban Agriculture in Hartford	Shana McDavis-Conway	Food Systems and Agriculture, Urban Agriculture	Field Reports	Community Members, Policymakers, Service Providers	Connecticut, Domestic, Hartford	Urban Agriculture in Hartford is a multi-component presentation on the benefits, challenges, and potential of urban agriculture, including specific recommendations for the city of Hartford, that is… Read more “Urban Agriculture in Hartford”	Emerson Fellow	Farming the City Urban Agriculture Hartford presentation Shana McDavisConway Emerson National Hunger Fellow Food System What Neighbors turning vacant lot into community garden apartment dweller growing cherry tomatoes their window Children planting vegetable school Greenhouses filled with gourmet herbs sold restaurants rooftop plants gardener selling her peppers farmers market families buying food that was grown less than mile away Growing and other plant animal products around city Producing processing marketing response demand urban consumers uses intensive production methods recycles wastes resources Added Values Red Hook Farmers Market Can for Provide jobs job training economic development Increase access fresh vegetables fruits few supermarkets Enable lowincome grow own minimal cost local Encourage pride provide space outdoor gatherings revitalize neighborhoods safe place exercise play Else Make more beautiful livable Community Recycle waste foster environmentalism Prevent Crime service opportunities nonviolent offenders Bring new residents visitors Reduce blight contaminated lots Nuestras Raices gardeners bringing crops Why builds Hartfords strengths while helping solve many challenges Assets Active welldefined Ethnic diversity The Park Connecticut Rivers Residents immigrants agricultural knowledge experience wealth past present Open Space Innovative nature programs Annie Fisher Mary Hooker Schools More Existing Gardens Dynamic experienced organizations Some remaining regional agriculture infrastructure focus 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Benefits Outreach Resources	Rajiv Magge	Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger	Field Reports	Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Chicago, Domestic, Illinois	Benefits Outreach Resources, an online resource library, assists organizations in designing outreach initiatives that link work support programs (such as Food Stamps and energy assistance) with the… Read more “Benefits Outreach Resources”	Emerson Fellow
Serving up Solutions: A Guide To Customer Service And Expanding…	Rachel Lopez	Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps	Field Reports	Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, Los Angeles	Serving up Solutions: A Guide To Customer Service And Expanding Access To The Los Angeles County Food Stamp Program is a report and presentation designed to assist… Read more “Serving up Solutions: A Guide To Customer Service And Expanding Access To The Los Angeles County Food Stamp Program”	Emerson Fellow
Developing Leaders in a Community Group	Lori Leibowitz	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), Community Members	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Developing Leaders in a Community Group is a comprehensive guide to developing community leaders designed to assist community groups, including instructions on how to plan and run… Read more “Developing Leaders in a Community Group”	Emerson Fellow	Welcome One the most important things you can organizer community group develop and educate leaders Better make for more sustainable educated members stronger successful This guide meant help process educating developing based experiences Emerson National Hunger Fellow Lori Leibowitz who worked starting communitybased advocacy called Voices Against Task Force manual includes lessons she learned resources used workshops facilitated 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Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County	Elizabeth Whelan	Community Food Assessments, Community Food Security, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Access, Food Systems and Agriculture	Field Reports	Community Members	Arizona, Domestic, Tucson	Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County is a complete website exploring the diverse and unique array of food security resources in the Tucson area, including… Read more “Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County”	Emerson Fellow
The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County	Katherine Gigliotti	Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Childcare/Childcare Assistance, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Income, Expenses, and Hunger	Field Reports	Childcare Providers, Children	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County provides a comprehensive assessment of CACFP utilization in Milwaukee County, including results of a survey project of… Read more “The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County”	Emerson Fellow	THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM MILWAUKEE COUNTY Katherine Gigliotti Emerson National Hunger Fellow Jon Janowski Director Advocacy Task Force Inc February Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction III Background Research Methodology Survey Interview Mapping Project Results Family Home Daycare Group Childcare Centers AfterSchool Programs Emergency Shelters Adult Conclusions General SettingSpecific VII Recommendations Changing Policies Simplifying the Program Reaching Out Providers VIII Further Appendices The Child and Care Food CACFP federal entitlement program that reimburses care providers for serving nutritious meals snacks children adults their used five settings family home daycare centers group childcare including Head Start sites afterschool programs emergency shelters adult During fall conducted assessment Milwaukee County Anecdotal evidence had suggested was greatly underutilized participation decreasing Full implementation could lead decrease prevalence hunger affecting nearly under age living poverty comprehensive use would inform direct Forces advocacy outreach work related this important child nutrition which when wellutilized can effectively plug gaps our food system not covered other study consisted survey project participants center Surveys were sent percent responded Conducting over interviews with administrators from all mapping depicting participating Programwide findings include
Understanding Hunger in Washington	Yesenia Garcia	Food Access, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger		Families	Domestic, Seattle, Washington	Understanding Hunger in Washington is a story bank based on interviews with families who relied on assistance outside their own incomes in order to put food on… Read more “Understanding Hunger in Washington”	Emerson Fellow	Story Bank Understanding Hunger Washington Interviews with Washingtons Hungry not here cause want for kids Mother food bank Spokane Yesenia Garcia Bill Emerson National Fellow Childrens Alliance Seattle February Table Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Whos Lack Affordable Housing Stories Families Share their Struggles Unemployment are Discouraged With the Job Market Health Issues Mental Illness and Care Poor Proves Barrier The Hoops Lines Loss Dignity Hope Conclusion Endnotes would like give thanks all women men children who devoted time share story Their openness willingness help unconditionally was inspiring grateful wonderful staff volunteers let through doors showed interest this project special Valley Pantry Mead Women Free Restaurant Salvation Army Yakima OIC Sunnyside North Helpline Food University District Lastly huge warm thank you Shelley Curtis served great resource support friend during process see hunger school some people work too much Working mother two According statebystate study recently conducted United States Department Agriculture ranks fifth hungriest state nation This fact continues shock many Washingtonians disbelief that families struggle put table everyday difficult believe such plentiful households experience insecure These facts challenge stereotypes prejudices cultivate toward what perceive hungry often think issue far away removed from associate war famine destruction places forth But invisible dont know whom happening where likely person least expect Perhaps harsh reality makes accept exists our own communities can happen anyone effort understand barriers keep accessing affording sufficient diets began interviewing relied assistance outside incomes order interviews were part took place banks meals programs over course four months individuals recruited interview met simply requirements they could rely income had under age years old persons interviewed ranged sex raceethnicity levels participation public Each one distinct brought them meal program each other For first stepping foot into others more regular occurrence However common sentiment shared amongst really wanted there Once completed few themes became extremely evident Amongst face have nutritional three consistently referred lack affordable housing unemployment health issueshealthcare Other touched upon included insufficient stamps hoops jump qualify domestic violence awareness knowledge regarding federal nutrition language immigration status kinship care etc most these usually becomes last priority when faced laundry list bills including rent 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abundance never suck buck grandkids Kinship caregiver her parent People theyre ill reasons why visiting nobody says government run anybody foundation problem temporary since October That day patrons start inches snow business crisis valley temporaryseasonal summer neither wife nor receive energyfood assistances something almost Now rentlighttelephone battle They wont even orthopedic chair his sit desk residents uninsured equivalent Tacoma Bellevue combinedx Despite massive several cuts results loss coverage approximately immigrantsxi reduction dental copayments Basic eligibility visual Administrative increased stay plans example legislative session required reapply instead asked provide paperwork insurancexii ever impose monthly premiums thousands Medicaid major threat childrens Premium amounts poverty level FPL Washingtonxiii Twentyfour affordxiv expected decisions kept stories comfortably changed matter minutes combination change lifestyle difficulty mentalphysical stress forced 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quit choice parttime better life six bedtime degraded office wish doesnt dishes worthless hopeless changing Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome suffers Attention Deficit HyperActivity Disorder Dealing issues ADHD PTSD figure successful succeed experiences told fears hope What follows range criticisms feels desperation faith higher concerns nutritious always belief sure God growing mom basically outlook ostracized watching potato chips pancakes looked punishment else asking ladder happy concern hold weve struggled alot good happens malnourished Father honey plus utilities Without wouldnt pampers days wait next pregnant offer hole mud bottom while lucky thrown lifeline rope climb dig learned bigger Youve folks watch turn skeletons struggling physical paperless One vehicle copy title asset hiding documentation prove stocks bonds mutual funds IRAs point check account Yeah Them sometimes calling kinds appointments miss works hear commenting she applied pull grueling apply booklet blood basic becoming scared application tortillas without eating responsibility Theyre proud happened realizing stuck together strugglin perfect completing thirtyfive variety touring cities wants dependent Every individual spoke throw highlight particular State adequate facing efficiency comprehensiveness discrimination racism pride accomplish reminding ending visited agencies safety nets utmost appreciation counseling holding fulfilling freedom advocating behalf whether media policy grassroots listen voices experienced inside holds antihunger advocates involves compassion towards provides USDA Data Confirms TopFive Place November Studies Nations Cambridge Harvard iii Tapogna John Allison Suter Explaining Variations Rates Portland ECONorthwest represent generally accepted standard Out Reach Americas Wage Climbs Low CoalitionLIHIS Feb httpwwwnlihcorgoordataphpgetstateonstateBDWA Employment Situation Summary Bureau Statistics httpwwwblsgovnewsreleaseempsitnrhtm Metropolitan Areas 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Hungry in Florida: Three Options in the Food Stamp Program…	Sean Coffey	Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps	Field Reports	Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Florida, Miami	Hungry in Florida: Three Options in the Food Stamp Program to Help Alleviate Poverty and Improve Food Security examines three federal options that Florida can adopt to… Read more “Hungry in Florida: Three Options in the Food Stamp Program to Help Alleviate Poverty and Improve Food Security”	Emerson Fellow	Hungry Florida Three Options the Food Stamp Program Help Alleviate Poverty and Improve Security Sean Coffey Congressional Hunger Fellow Placed The Human Services Coalition Dade County Inc Following Organizations Provided Invaluable Input Assistance With This Report Loren Daniel Daniella Levine Center Budget Policy Priorities Dottie Rosenbaum Stacy Dean Legal Valory Greenfield Cindy Huddelton Impact Debra Susie Research Action Ellen Vollinger John Kelly Executive Summary America has been well documented United States Department Agriculture USDA one way ensure that Floridians throughout state are receiving enough eat Unfortunately research found eligible not participating program can make positive changes will encourage more people who need Stamps participate may qualify receive bonuses from federal government Farm Bill offered states number options improve their Programs Children Families DCF which administers already adopted some bill However three additional would dramatically First align its vehicle rule with TANF childcare rules Currently allows clients own car worth but any value over counts toward asset limit adopting longer consider vehicles determining whether person for policy change allow reliable Floridas current restrictive than other Second automatically provide five months transitional benefits when they leave thus making transition welfare work much smoother California estimated this bring million funding into Third sanctions head household sanctioned meeting education requirements then entire Instead withholding adult children could only identified direct link between access food during childhood persons success school health social interaction others productivity Keeping good public Making these does require legislative approval simply notifies regional office Atlanta desire implement polices demonstrate firm commitment thousands including benefit economy also millions dollars enter because Insecurity State Floridahttp wwwflimpactorgpovertystatshtmTABLEONEFLORIDAFOODINSECURITYN umberofHouseholds Sate Participation Rates Dec httpwwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticipationReachingpdf Justification Review Economic SelfSufficiency Performance Mixed Improvements Could Yield Federal Bonuses October httpwwwoppagastateflusmonitorreportspdfrptpdf httpwwwfnsusdagovfsprulesMemoSupportState_Optionsthirdstateoptionsfinalpdf Temporary Needy replaced Aid Dependent AFDC under Welfare Reform passed New Vehicle Rule Jan httpwwwcbpporgfspdf Save Money Cut Act httpwwwcfpanet Statement Link Between Nutrition Cognitive Development httpwwwcenteronhungerorgcognitivehtmlintro Yalila single mother her two live Miami works full time American citizen yet denied application Being employed what prevented surprisingly how gets did uses Nissan Sentra accidents drive every day While enables makes ineligible valued exceeded counted towards she had assets putting like too many forced decide owning Introduction Real life stories such Yalilas illustrate contradictions emphasize drastic desperately needed there several policies act barriers especially those working report examines issue Americans currently experiencing welldocumented problem contributes getting andor skipping meals indicated households were insecure words point have all members due lack resources survey released Conference Mayors average percent requests emergency assistance gone unmet last year For families alone 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past allowed Owning obtaining increases percentage points Thus thereby increasing using effect TWO TRANSITIONAL FOOD STAMP BENEFITS Transitional going Governor Jeb Bush supports idea acknowledged obstacles process Speaking off rolls was start address remain coming One most having buy ensures able transitioning Part contact Those disqualified Most unaware want complete paperwork know Unpublished Press Release Oct httpsundmsstatefluseog_neweoglibraryreleasesoctoberwelfaretowork_ html Section Provisions affecting httpwwwfnsusdagovcga_Farm_Billfood_stampshtml Letter commissioners leaves reasons possible moved Johns close calculate certified end wants continue recertify Ten moving announcing York Pataki said providing extension Yorkers valuable move recognized significant client reduces certification All left fivemonth calculated taking stamp removing budget right clarifies although wish likely common misconception among Finally perhaps importantly offering show assisting demonstrates after 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Assessment of Food Security in Ward 8	Rachel Clay	Community Food Assessments, Food Access	Field Reports	Communities of Color, Community Members	Domestic, Washington, DC	Assessment of Food Security in Ward 8 identifies the problems an inadequate food system brings to the residents of this historically underserved area of Washington, D.C. and… Read more “Assessment of Food Security in Ward 8”	Emerson Fellow	The Road food Security___________________________Recommendations Farmers Markets are great way bridge the gap between growers and community they provide fresher alternatives for produce than typical grocery stores which ship from hundreds sometime thousands miles away However Ward farmers markets there not thriving other around city These few suggested improvements that could made address issue AFM moved more prominent location such further Anacostia near big chair perhaps nearer hightraffic area metro station This would attract passersby who otherwise had planned come market but stop anyway out curiosity surveyed all agreed problem negatively affecting business Consider changing days Both operate Saturdays only early morning until afternoon Changing day weekday contributes passerby element People work weekends suggestion supported some Increase advertising both within outside Many people simply dont know about Community Gardens should consider crossmarketing effort Brochures Urban Oasis info Barry Farms available shoppers Likewise roughly volunteers may interested supporting same neighborhood another fresh alternative even lesser known residents most name single garden They were familiar with them Promote start gardens Recruit churches youth groups after school programs possibly schools their own through suggestions Explore possible partnerships CAFB Julie Adkisson has talked encouraging kids caf sites projects Mobilize Allies Food Security good place Inform just couple hours enjoyable gardening piece Puzzlea puzzle missing lot pieces City Officials need recognize security this ward years since Safeway closed its doors have been courted fill void now six later happened point creative thinking needs take What independent Currently discussing option beginning stages plan government involvement Youth Although survey sample study was small clearly demonstrated better nutrition From foods consuming getting nutrients integrating agriculture science local public combining curriculums Students can learn first hand sustainable proper balance fruits vegetables skipped meals addressed district offer freereduced breakfast basis lunch however suggests many students taking advantage program Further done topic due concerns safety kinds offered Perhaps focus choice eating habits reveal useful information Appendices______________________________________________________ Appendix Governing Congressional Representation Eleanor Holmes Norton DDC congressional representation Congresswoman House Representatives She full speaking rights house floor she cannot vote Cong 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Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual	Allegra Cira	Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps	Field Reports	Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Chicago, Domestic, Illinois	Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual is a curriculum for training volunteers to incorporate screenings for food stamps and children’s health insurance into existing free tax preparation… Read more “Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual”	Emerson Fellow	The Intake Coordinator Training Manual work product the Tax Counseling Project project Center for Economic Progress and cannot used reproduced distributed without express written consent East Madison Suite Chicago Copyright January contents this publication were created Allegra Cira Emerson National Hunger Fellow Fellowship program Congressional Page Coordinating 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The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County:…	Roxanne Caines	Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC)	Field Reports	Emergency Food Recipients, Food Retailers, Workers (including farm workers)	Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh	The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future identifies challenges that prevent utilization of the FMNP… Read more “The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future”	Emerson Fellow
Advocacy Retooled	Sarah Garrett, Patience Peabody	Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members	Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh	Advocacy Retooled is an innovative anti-hunger and poverty advocacy toolkit targeted at community level anti-hunger leaders designed to communicate the importance of advocacy work in eradicating hunger… Read more “Advocacy Retooled”	Emerson Fellow	Advocacy Retooled When you imagine movement for social change picture the faces inspiring leaders Martin Luther King Nelson Mandela hold mirror see your own reflection Social movements are made millions ordinary people trying live with meaning and solidarity world that does its best drum message Look out Number One Many small acts make The who engage these actions tell themselves they need something although know this one particular act may not immediate difference Standing post office Peace 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Five Year Strategic Plan to Stamp out Hunger	Corina Bullock, Heather Axford	Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers, Service Providers	Domestic, Florida, Tallahassee	Five Year Strategic Plan to Stamp out Hunger is a report for Florida’s Food Security Team, a coalition of state agencies that administer USDA nutrition programs and… Read more “Five Year Strategic Plan to Stamp out Hunger”	Emerson Fellow	FFFLLLOOORRRIIDDDAAASSS FFFIIIVVVEEE YYYEEEAAARRR SSSTTTRRRAAATTTEEEGGGIIICCC PPPLLLAAANNN_____________________________________________________________________________ STAMP OUT HUNGER Executive Summary Highlights Fact Sheet Stamp Out Hunger Team Members Grassroots Organizations Introduction and Background Development Floridas Five Year Strategic Plan The Living Document Conclusion Appendix Program Descriptions State Agency Performance Targets from Nutrition Outreach Campaigns Florida Farm Security Rural Investment Act Relevant Sections _____________________________________________________________________________ Report Impact Prepared Heather Axford Corina Bullock Congressional Fellows Updated Annual Update MGT America Inc ________________________________EXECUTIVE SUMMARY______________________________ creating comprehensive approach ending hunger among children lowincome people through unprecedented partnership between several state agencies communitybased grassroots organizations Department Agriculture Consumer Services Children Families Education Elder Affairs the Health formed Food September begin development FiveYear Acknowledging importance collaborative efforts public private sectors such Association Banks Panhandle Area Migrant Center Community Action play active role considers its living document that continues evolve new ideas are incorporated plan outlined this represents most current updates established October Below summary goals objectives included Goal Improve awareness food insecurity available resources reduce problem Objective Increase use information about assistance programs clients Expand participation eligible populations program insecure National School Lunch Breakfast Programs Summer Special Milk Child Care including After Snack Homeless WIC Adult availability Farmers Market FMNP sites percentage elderly population with access nutritious amount delivered serve needy Encourage healthy eating habits participants Strengthen nutrition education activities job referrals providing stamp households Close gaps Assistance Identify Reduce administrative barriers networking partnerships their respective both have taken USDA challenge seriously become unified fight This records progress made during past year well since inception partner will continue effort address strategies set forth end _____________________________ HIGHLIGHTS FACT SHEET_________________________ With approval Service FNS DCF has implemented simplified reporting waiver for recertified every six months Participants report only household changes result income exceeding federal poverty level size prescreening software individuals can call get prescreened over phone also online Resource Directory Impacts Helpline had received calls already increase total who applied stamps them Pilot provided application process seniors Gadsden Leon Counties worked Secretary Jerry Regier service announcement regarding those called then Average monthly July June was baseline counties issued coupons payments increased data exceeded target goal increasing number SFSP using CACFP school districts sponsoring Seamless developed tools ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________STAMP TEAM MEMBERS____________________ Location Member Email Address Winewood Blvd Bldg Tallahassee Fax Steve Peacock Barbara Oti Gary Scott Steve_Peacockdcfstateflus Barbara_Otidcfstateflus Gary_Scottdcfstateflus District North Monroe Street Janice Miller Janice_Millerdcfstateflus Bureau Distribution Calhoun Mayo Building Suite Gloria Van Treese vantregdoacsstateflus Physical Esplanade Way Mailing Bald Cypress Bin Phil Reeves Ellen Farrell phil_reevesdohstateflus ellen_Farrelldohstateflus Debbie Eibeck Mary Ann Patterson debbie_eibeckdohstateflus maryann_pattersondohstateflus Chronic Disease Prevention HSFCD ext Wes Payne Manager Day Coordinator Wes_paynedohstateflus _________________STAMP MEMBERS continued________________ Management West Gaines Room Jackie Jackiewestmaildoestateflus Linda Miles mileslbelderaffairsorg Division Housing Shumard Oak Boulevard Hilda Frazier Susan Lawrence hildafrazierdcastateflus susanlawrencedcastateflus Centre Pointe Penny Walker Bos Fred Seamon pbosmgtamercom fseamonmgtamercom Bronough John Butler Dorinda George Doug Perry johnbutlerfnsusdagov dorindageorgefnsusdagov dougperryfnsusdagov Place Box Gainesville Freddie Hickmon freddiehickmonflusdagov Representative Southeast Region Forsyth Atlanta Phone Kirk Farquharson Charlie Simmons kirkfarquharsonfnsusdagov charliesimmonsfnsusdagov _____________________________STAMP HUNGER___________________________ GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS Organization Contact EMail Key Quincy Maria Pouncey pounceympaecorg Research FRAC Connecticut Ave Washington Geraldine Henchy Vollinger ghenchyfracorg emvaolcom Share Krome City Patricia Robbins patriciafarmshareorg Human Coalition Dade County Terrace Miami Melissa Buckner melissabhscdadeorg FACA Park Avenue Wilma McKay Wilmafacaorg South Recovery Jule Littman ssffraolcom East Colonial Orlando Greg Mellowe flahomelesscoalmindspringcom Magnolia Drive Debra Susie dsusieflimpactorg Petersburg Free Clinic Ext Rose Marcelin rosespfcyahoocom Salem Court Judy Laster jlasterfsfsaorg SHARE Second Tampa Nagle lnaglesharefloridacom Americans Harvest Bank Big Bend Northwest Passage Cindy Wagner representing cwagnersecondharvestorg Catholic Conference Sheila Hopkins Mike McCarron shopkinsflacathconforg mccarronflacathconforg ________________________INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND________________________ History persistence United States trouble advocates general However coordinating degree May Administrator challenged southeastern states meet urged form all administering USDAfunded direct need three critical components reaching

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