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| The Impact of Food Insecurity on the Development of Young… | Madina Agénor | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Childcare Providers, Children, Communities of Color | Domestic | The Impact of Food Insecurity on the Development of Young, Low-Income Black and Latino Children presents research findings from the Children’s Sentinel Nutrition Assistance Project (C-SNAP), linking… Read more “The Impact of Food Insecurity on the Development of Young Low-Income Black and Latino Children” | Emerson Fellow | Protecting the Health and Nutrition Young Children Color The Impact Assistance Income Support Programs Research Findings from Childrens Sentinel Assessment Program CSNAP Prepared for Joint Center Political Economic Studies Policy Institute MAY Food Insecurity Development LowIncome Black Latino Opinions expressed this publication not necessarily reflect views staff governing board Copyright Vermont Ave Suite Washington wwwjointcenterorg All rights reserved Printed United States Execu tive SummarY INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND ASSESSING THE PACT FOOD INSECURIT DEVELOPMENT LOWINCOME BLACK AND LATI CHILDREN CONCLUSION ABOUT AUTHORS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS APPENDIX ENDNOTES Summary PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS YOUNG COLOR PORT ANT FOR HISPANIC CHILDRENS HEALTH Insecurit Lati Protecti Nutriti CON TEN May EXECUTIVE SUMMARY link between food insecurity physical health children has been well documented however gap remains research impact young Analyses effects development infants toddlers have published date while only few studies specifically focused among black This report links child with specific focus under age three who are living lowincome households refers uncertain limited access enough all household members lead active healthy life deeply rooted poverty usually occurs result constrained financial resources experience disproportionately higher rates compared other racialethnic groups which turn places them increased risk both developmental impairments Poverty shown negatively affect through range complex pathways including lack learning home environment Child ways acquire skills domains memory cognition language gross fine motor social interaction behavior perception first years constitute rapid phase brain most vulnerable biological environmental socioeconomic threats optimal recent there much concern about pronounced achievement that exists white Whether impedes via previously evaluated study was conducted pediatric clinicians public specialists collects data sentinel sample attend urban emergency departments clinics serve large numbers families represent over percent total included particular analysis either had insurance received order assess concerns utilized Parents Evaluation Status PEDS parent screening instrument used detect birth eight reveals linked continuum risks delay one end disabilities color live foodinsecure more likely than their counterparts but foodsecure addition always visible Even after taking into account childs low birthweight current underweight status still associated several important implications First increases odds will develop difficulties functional areas such socioemotional These may jeopardize ability later succeed schoola finding great significance given students Second during persist adulthood significantly decrease future economic opportunities individuals early childhood thereby perpetuating cycle Lastly policymaking Federal antipoverty programs mitigate could play role decreasing ensuring wellbeing productivity INTRODUC TION Yet addressed educational attainment behavioral problems schoolage assessing analyses focusing remain scarce investigate Households due million were insecure some point year considerably higherincome For example five times prevalent lowerincome Level FPL According Department Human Services family four Between national rate blacks Latinos face profound inequalities arising high income lived below whites Similarly lowest median second highest might expected racial ethnic disparities therefore also exist opposed same raceethnicity without reported roughly twice any Table Rate Median Household RaceEthnicity Below White National Source DeNavasWalt Proctor Lee particularly experiencing time Underlying these elevated even Public number federal assistance providing cash inkind benefits policies promoting improving basic necessities housing education care Stamp Special Supplemental Women Infants WIC provide Temporary Needy Families TANF nations primary support program provides minimal meet needs Home Energy LIHEAP Subsidized Housing survival expenses heating cooling costs companion entitled improve outcomes less More growth Also whose receive stamps secure Over factors childrens cognitive emotional Recently researchers affects Figure With Without Nord Andrews Carlson functioning McLoyd found despite prominent context factor determining Recent show longterm substantially mediators Much scientific literature focuses familylevel characteristics quality instance BrooksGunn others noted lacks experiences necessary intellectual stimulation Furthermore her colleagues causing psychological distress hardship can parents increasing poor While appears significant relationship consider broader exposure violence conditions impaired competence light findings investigates presented pertain undergoing its nutrient Indeed according psychologist Piaget infancy unique transformations activity mobility knowledge world Thus appear severe persistent IMPAC INSECURITY DEVELOPMEN LOW INCOME TINO network mission intervene behalf individual conduct evidence policymakers combat hunger promote Since administered surveys caregivers seeking acute medical centers survey asks detailed questions demographics participation includes Agriculture USDA Security Scale sites major cities throughout Baltimore Boston Little Rock Los Angeles Minneapolis Philadelphia currently vast majority whom historically underrepresented datasets they July initiated assessment ages months overview differing June established samples selected caregiver often group indicated history did complete school Participation safety net differs two showing except Developmental answer ten whether following expressive receptive selfhelp responses recorded scored based presence absence agerelated identified Study Sites Medical coordinating site Hennepin County Marys University Arkansas Sciences Maryland Christophers Hospital HarborUCLA standardized demonstrated validity reliability accuracy meets American Academy Pediatrics standards proven largely unaffected sociodemographic geographic location parental educationemployment parentchild gender term mean designed identify potential Significant Differences Sample Characteristics Ages Months Pvalue Site | |
| Sustenance Spring 2006 | CHC Staff | Newsletters | Sustenance, the CHC newsletter, features articles that highlight the work of Emerson and Leland Hunger Fellows’ experiences in the field and during the policy portion of… Read more “Sustenance Spring 2006” | Multiple Authors | ||||
| Sustenance Fall 2006 | CHC Staff | Newsletters | Sustenance, the CHC newsletter, features articles that highlight the work of Emerson and Leland Hunger Fellows’ experiences in the field and during the policy portion of… Read more “Sustenance Fall 2006” | Multiple Authors | ||||
| Annual Report 2006 | CHC Staff | Annual Reports | The Congressional Hunger Center publishes an annual report as a summary of CHC’s yearly activities and to report our fiscal year revenue and expenditures.… Read more “Annual Report 2006” | Multiple Authors | ||||
| Evaluation of the 2005-2006 Provision 2 Pilot in Milwaukee Public… | Karen Wong | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Field Reports | Children, School Staff, Students | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Evaluation of the 2005-2006 Provision 2 Pilot in Milwaukee Public Schools highlights key findings from the evaluation of Milwaukee’s Provision 2 pilot and is used to inform… Read more “Evaluation of the 2005-2006 Provision 2 Pilot in Milwaukee Public Schools” | Emerson Fellow | EVALUATION THE PROVISION PILOT MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Karen Wong Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow And Task Force February EXECUTIVE SUMMARY only Milwaukee Public School students ate school breakfast even though qualified for free and reduced price lunch Provision option under the national programs that can potentially benefit schools districts with high poverty levels low participation Under meals are served all regardless their income Schools approved implementation program six pilot year agreed evaluate impact these order inform future considerations regarding expansion universal This report details findings from evaluation There great need level support Ninety percent staff parents reported extremely important get Ninetytwo highly entire district positively affects families children attending More than indicate time stress financial burdens greatly influences student behavior learning health socialization least positive impacts variables decreased according members previous heard complain hunger occasionally Breakfast was limited new start tardiness Participation increased significantly two marginally classroom increases doubled where Quantitative measures changes attendance proved inconclusive Attendance nurse visits test scores will revisited during Although meal application outreach efforts labor intensive they were successful applications returned INTRODUCTION The MPS has deep roots local community lobbying public policy change Womens Alliance requested permission Board serve soup lunches government established National Lunch Program enabling receive federal reimbursement establishing services sustainable operation Congress followed introducing first initiated experimental provide morning nutritionally needy Locally group called Citizens Central City which later became petitioned well Three elementary sites Today years offer spite diligent establish programming current availability within District very few eat participated same period state Wisconsin ranked last nation despite improvement numbers Evidence abounds proving serious problem most common reason calls resource referral phone hotline request information obtain food assistance Furthermore network pantries congregate monthly average hot kitchens additional households receiving emergency pantry Federal nutrition further indicates residents County received stamps comprising states stamp recipients Childhood also prevalent Summer vacation periods when not reducedprice Through Fueling Young Minds Meals Initiative Child Nutrition Report Only who qualify compared nationally FRAC Card Impact Sign Times Community Copyright DHFS httpdhfswisconsingovemrsdatarecipientsbycyfsrecipientscyxls During Free available below translates per family three Reducedprice incomes between requirements qualifying existence indisputable With younger living child particularly daunting Milwaukees symptom Also contributing issues including unemployment housing costs wages rate concern Department Housing Urban Development reports expenses should total more individuals but fair market rent single individual Wisconsins minimum wage hour could afford this unless she worked hours week Besides cost utilities poses burden povertystricken city Electric rates expected increase about months January customers largest utility company Moreover warmer weather winter companies expect natural gas prices past seasons prompting Journal Sentinel predict far expensive heating season situation does bode seventh poorest fourth UNIVERSAL FREE MEALS Low among participate cause plethora research demonstrated importance showing eating correlated less behavioral problems improved math grades standardized absences Census Bureau American Survey Workforce httpdwdwisconsingovoeaunemploy_rates_labor_statshtm Out Reach Income Coalition httpwwwnlihcorgoor Content Thomas Rise Heating Costs Easing Held August Murphy Pagano Nachmani Sperling Kane Kleinman Relationship Psychosocial Academic Functioning Archives Pediatric Adolescent Medicine USDA shown associated higher consumption grains fruit milk However specifically indicators diet quality may fact held accountable guidelines outline required amounts vitamins minerals limits fat content Despite benefits have money opportunity nutritious home especially true lowincome Research demonstrates providing feeds bodies minds succeed academically OVERVIEW One means address through regulatory set forth different eligibility why term sometimes used interchangeably standard submit every fullprice based household contrast base still fill out screened however after collected again Thus works fouryear cycle end collect extension Meal vital because basis reimbursing determines percentages categories dollars distributed Maryland Achievement Year III Final Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Cook OhriVachaspati Kelly Evaluation UniversallyFree Demonstration Project Falls Rhode Island Center Poverty Policy Tufts University Medford Promotion Insights Eating Greatly Improves Schoolchildrens Diet Quality December Specifically breakfasts must respectively daily Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA includes calcium protein iron Vitamins calories come saturated reimbursements percentage maximize number highest amount financially feasible large poor once processed beginning Money longer line nor teachers service call remind them childs pay overdue bills forward four BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS reduces paperwork administrative since annual lessens managers balance accounts everyone receives Another potential thereby remove social stigma Students ordinarily faced choosing paying resources Struggling formerly paid then spend clothing medical eliminated barrier Some embarrassed seen necessary truly fear being labeled standing other simply identified full third allows alternatives serving cafeteria been take verify categorical counts healthy day limitation requires collecting those fare there little incentive turn whether turned special made encourage plan creative ways motivate andor raise awareness best Higher coming too warrant HISTORY PROGRAM After Act expanded authority include HTF saw improve began researching summer fall met officials discuss examples Midwest offered advocate starting Numerous interest groups supported campaign Council PTA Dietetic Association Jewish Children Families Teachers Education SEIU Local Interfaith Conference Greater Health result fiscal budget released April Superintendent William Andrekopolous proposed proposal included cover pilots Following series board hearings input gathered outlined coordinate publicize September volunteers chosen several reasons All had indication strong infrastructures AllenField Mary McLeod Bethune Academy known Street George Washington Carver Longfellow Phillis Wheatley Elementary Two population combination Garfield Palmer did attend either south side north While differ method rest finds times differences depending particular Further specifics each observed Figure Serving Methods Enrollment Method Reduced Eligibility Classroom Allen Field Cafeteria METHODOLOGY assessment completed Written oral surveys quantitative data subjects see member surveyed nurses duty one teacher grade except interviewed due larger size randomly selected People Surveyed Respondents Parents Staff Teacher Principal Social Worker Nurse Building Engineer Food Service Manager Employee Nutritionist Chief Financial Officer Oral interviews recorded Originally researchers sought interview principals prefer setting Instead pulled class individually short minutes answer survey questions promptly sent back inperson took place convenience Compared pencil paper chance expand upon answers raised itself description studys some comments addressed any question These anecdotal responses synthesized themes Parent opinions methods gather handouts events backpack distribution postal Surveys open houses parent meetings classes parentteacher conferences occurred Accompanying letter signed principal explaining asked envelope return thus eliminating extra step mail anything Returned mailers comprised while reach confidence interval another random sample results would plus minus surpassed compare initially unavailable inconsistencies obtaining Services both break obtained assess effect databases profiles describe implemented Finally descriptions operations FINDINGS FROM discussed broad explore Stated Operations Application Process STATED NEED SUPPORT FOR STAFF PERSPECTIVES illustrated overwhelming expressed workers Similarly employees building engineers kids How your Not Important Extremely When gave five main Student access face uncertainty fed freereducedprice difficulty turmoil acutely aware pilotschool Since believe many explained theyre concerned next algebra founding fathers insecurity seeing ketchup outside healthful belief observations bringing junk Hot Cheetos soda donuts lollipops candy bars foods bring beliefs what regard dinner relieves hungry worried given difficulties They today Tomorrow way For moms insurance someone gets sick use Migrant factory always work Forms dont into consideration payment life Other just above cutoff struggle make ends meet explain doing otherwise Usually Knowing its puts ease smart enough know stops might chips juice without fortyfive grace eligible show prove case away peanut butter jelly sandwich rather menu serves described experience traumatic manager happens matter you tears fits From account tease sandwiches say treated equally stand internally publicly inferred felt piece evidence indicated appreciation idea Several excitement find her stating Its thing our like continued affected happy world difference Especially lot kid nutritionist superintendent think portrayed much try identifies whose Still around become selfconscious computer removes Yes moderate doesnt noted sentiment responsibility feed Theres learn cant produce highlighted connections remarking proper ensure Then textbooks PARENT views lower rated focusing Responses myself earn able overall reactions stated good lack give multiple difficult affording early left alone tend Like opinion getting express offering Sometimes buy groceries relief provides working mother takes big off having IMPACT STUDENTS FAMILIES second finding focused alleviates conducted insight SCHOOL BREAKFAST introduction reducing Considerations aside extent convincing Over enormous Effect Small Moderate Large Enormous Total Amount Stress needs Convincing hard making sure things Specific note respondents concerns lives onefifth responded factors via selfselecting actually Those attended consequently likely margins HUNGER frequency complaints breakdown shows reporting complained often never hearing Before how statistics existing amongst underestimated depended verbalization yet pointed feel ashamed attention symptoms example headaches illness immediately hungerrelated prevalence greater already majority smaller stayed decrease attributable part partake Never Occasionally Regularly Often Time Dont Know late missed Mondays kind wonder over weekend didnt Decreased Stayed Same Increased exhibit signs themselves snacks own pockets handed giving frequently saving taken None half focus carrots taking really bought snack ended BEHAVIOR LEARNING HEALTH link fairly obvious correspond such Voluminous ability emerged contributes irritability fatigue distraction resulting immediate surroundings behave better act 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measured begins final deadline allotted funding Examination yielded Unfortunately suspension Suspensions Referrals Behavior Change Improved Worse SERVING METHODS PARTICIPATION regards interested played role affecting assist analyzing RECOGNIZING IMPORTANCE priority limit prevent Interviewers logical Many knew basic youll die stomach hurt possessed understanding beyond live gives helps makes understand significance Eightyseven hand solid Fortyseven understood informed Understanding Understand Well Very Informed suggest sizable judge rating possess knowledge identifiable actions words degree INVESTIGATION BARRIERS achieve fourteen apply circumstances Fiftyeight Few somewhere else purchasing store restaurants Webbs McDonalds specific names days overestimate restaurant memories selective uncertain skip convey kinds elsewhere accurately Why course gleaned relevant changed found Being cited combined bus here options frequent response checked category siblings cousins long walks distances unspecified causes Thirtyfive mean said others forgo care categorized want Bus Late Theyre Principals barriers Among position enables subject Their viewable arrivals pose mentions extended schedules accommodate buses commented arriving challenge Interestingly Have following Percentage willing Reasons related arrival activities Kids play cool Given SepDec Sep Dec Enrolled Increase Decrease experienced marginal nearly remarkably CLASSROOM traditional arrive before starts Unlike sit classrooms head decided begin November nontraditional instead Both bagged bag cereal yogurt muffins lowsugar cookies run slightly differently manners pick assigned clean tasks Garbage tray bins done designated older completing learned adjustments accommodates preventing disruptions supposed deliver trays told personnel trash placed garbage hallway engineer bags operated running scale presented lowest score disaster middle runs conveying Thirtythree indicating favorably Does Work Disaster Somewhat Smoothly About Better Runs COMMENTS CARVER major enjoy devour wasted helped discipline allowed exactly conduct poorly explains track easier manage hall simplicity managementgives autonomy cut needed terms spills equipped materials sanitary WHEATLEY similarly started academics bond socialize problematic issue acknowledged cleanup timing finish throw bathrooms stuffing down toilets although FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL ENGINEER operate highlight Five differed favorable view tended bagging quite timeintensive nutritionists eventually logistically window STUDENT preferences favorite seems preference suggestions varieties cereals suggestion items homestyle commonly pancakes sausages wish variety occasion seem point toward desired compromise See page normally OPINIONS TOWARD STARTING What traditionally thoughts Overall split almost yes frontline examination Breakdown Would Managers Employees certainly opposed trying require adjusted fine tunelogistics nervous put help process assisting grab Portland Oregon offers attitudes towards grabandgo disliked now CHANGES OPERATIONS besides recent job unrelated THIS YEAR Neither choice choose entrees portions choices hectic shortstaffed vendor arrives preprepared alleviate workload According staffing EFFECT JOBS Four jobs send letters contact owed deal situations arise count directly linked Pilot employee translated routine resulted littering plastic utensils floor added mostly forms audit WOULD LIKE DISTRICT MAKE going wasting pays putting parentsthe system freereduced wide effective Districtwide item suggesting veggies fruits suggested Universal requests Update equipment electric outlets Give extras seconds throwing various limitations Engineers saying reinforced recommended SERVICES gathering perspectives Eightyeight liking changing popular top list follows Cereal Frosted Flakes Fruit Loops Cheerios Milk Juice Scrambled eggs Waffle sticks Oatmeal Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwiches Grits Egg THAT CAFETERIAS Most Offer currently Serve alluded wanting sausage bacon waffles Poll ideas surveywhat people MEAL APPLICATION PROCESS proportion determined reimburse operates ACTIVITIES COMPLETED OUTREACH targeted Prior flyers neighborhoods guardians flyer encouraged regulations informing created delivered notice mailboxes concentrated coordinated assisted involvement varying site Various announce supply complete clearance requesting cases followup notes attached asking form repeated occasions certain conspicuousness draw involved yearround collection calendar Depending action coordinator psychologist submitted Home resort schoolspecific ice cream party announcements newsletters attempt quantify devoted estimated spent rough estimates comparison analysis figures aggregate considered passing fliers preparing readying coordinating CHALLENGES Outreach challenges twofold nature logistical Complicated Limited literacy education Lack Hmongtranslated read comprehend wordy instructions transient correct addresses lose Once correctly readable experimented scanning project meant scanned successfully reluctant knowing Attempts lines disconnected incorrect Confusion arose ISIS status leading filling uptodate consistent format database Much crosschecking occurs summary OUTCOMES appears visible striking Price Applications columns remaining represents column right subtracting records exist laborintensive occur socioeconomic requirement recollecting waived timeconsuming keep mind effort Actual similar Description Efforts Reports Last Letters secretary worker contacts Repeatedly passed pass incentives apps Assistant Coordinator reminder Secretaries parties Title follow nonreturned CONCLUSIONS clearly homes impacted improves contributed direct causal relationship cannot coincided exacerbated Comparing proves uneven playing field considering facilitates possibility experiences promising succeeded increasing garnering dedicated manpower directed comparable Future decisions streamline continue ISSUES YET ADDRESSED assessed charge unlike implementing latter SAGE conflicts reduction processing Whether hopefully improvements possibly RECOMMENDATIONS complementing marketing Incorporate month Plan competitions Classrooms compete Institute schoolwide essay contest write visual representation mural inhouse promote house Consider largescale Forces partnership Fresh Brand organize Bucks Reduce improving Implement districtwide structures automated messages Coordinate socials returns educate betweenclassroom committed continuing annually Congressional route visit Expansion goal APPENDIX AGUIDELINES BAG BFOOD PROFILES SIX |
| Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing… | Amanda Wagner | Community Food Security, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Community Members, Service Providers | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing Good Food is a compilation of community discussions. It includes community members’ perceptions, words, and ideas about… Read more “Small Talks for Big Change: Conversations around Getting and Growing Good Food” | Emerson Fellow | small talks for big change conversations around getting and growing good food Prepared Amanda Wagner Emerson National Hunger Fellow With support from February Community Food Bank Page Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Themes Issues Ideas problems with unemployment underemployment education housing health accessibility transportation agerelated concerns inappropriateness current assistance immigration international issues waste efficiency distribution decisionmaking policymaking budgeting resourcemanagement locally possibilities positivities working together community exchanges environmental resource inaccessible vocabulary attitude perception time race culture whitepeople lettuce Projects Partnerships Recommendations Future Research Action Appendix The Security Center Fellowship Give YOUR ideas increasingly apparent communitybased work that the process which changes are made just important end result Emphasis specifically participation social has led report now your hands approximately members including recent immigrants service providers youth teachers city council staff graduate students representatives neighborhood associations discussed well their thoughts IGetting Based two significant emerged First lack goodpaying employment second about efficiently preparing preserving Other factors include high healthcare costs emergency management IIGrowing Interest was included people exchanging resources establishing ownership There were also questions environment desert ways can grown how become more involved More explicit discussion needed talk systems other like age geography gender affect peoples ability get grow IIISpecific Proposals Local projects address most supported jobs afford serious problem Specific suggested during Commercial kitchens jobcreation Intergenerational gardening foodmarketing Compostproduction selling Lack awareness why local larger structure system relate andor individual perceived need nutrition cooking combining knowledge action Creating school curricula incorporates all aspects etc into learning Public outreach campaigns Working media arts educate inform spark conversation future research author makes following recommendations based themes These Continue places build connections Gather specific quantitative qualitative data hunger insecurity Pima County Explore different they understandable accessible Investigate invest policies actions increase success series foodboth security achieved when times have physical economic access sufficient healthy lifestyle paraphrased USDA CFSC planning longterm project would restore strengthen production direct markets plan produce quality stimulate economy create livable wage make available particularly low incomes Restoring not been done many large scale decided start talking who intended benefit November December eighteen held between individuals Many our ignored forgotten dismissed What face sorts things should creating doing these Who else thinking proceed Would you this Thoughts citizens best starting point journey This serves beginning exploration interest expanding arise common sections may expanded additional insight Also note document One will dialogue regarding obstacles interconnected Jobs income first mentioned prevent Reading quotes picture steady pay decent wages provide family Put please job Most parttime without benefits Its ridiculous lived poverty since Ive state People really stuck You tired door being slammed shit happens every day starving lot cant believe salaries lay awake night here enlarging paychecks industry left America especially Arizona dont anything anymore again paycheck away market Tucson horrible lowpaying thankless too much stamps but its living arent paid then eat something because poorer see theres All minimum Another issue frequently express fresh goodtasting Four Some felt understood thought educated public Others expressed information what nutritious foods prepared organic impact communities related one example person explained she knew man grew did know until middleaged Mesquite bean pods poisonous relaying story providing number goal must joined use For mesquite combined mill flour teach reasons embrace alternatives challenge understanding fundamentally where comes amazing cook definitely sellable thats entailed squash always learn only year round season plant translated Spanish tremendous effort fighting corporations such disconnect farming love look animals farms Trader Joes connection Take obesity among children think there overweight obese instead enough obstacle before purchased woman paper her qualify government programs However over per month taking percentage monthly budget affordable affects homeless population rely processed Every raise trailer park raises cost rent everything goes super hard want them residents happybecause oppressed When behind plus late fees even feed kids interrelated rising takes than past explaining medical biggest financial leaves less money each aware relationship diet inexpensive poor detrimental rise diabetes Native American penny towards bills daughterit breaks heart sometimes daughter ask box cornflakes Limited stores both location price convenience nearby sell sold prices Transportation long distance home commitment limits amount purchase carry complicated gave elders difficulty using bus buy mobility add hours travel possibly having care grandchildren factor those located rural areas find paying someone Catalina back nearest stop twelve miles south town stops twice prosper beer pockets lowincome stale meat toiler roll loose cigarettes literally live off boxes isnt store retail used theyre putting Bashas McDonalds dollar menu some reason belittling They seen senior young vulnerable Seniors particular deal limited new Senior greatest risk falling through cracks simply cannot little measly checks Though envision initiatives topic inevitably Conversations recipients Both grateful existence believed necessary temporarily addressing adequately needs receive inadequacies same focal points Namely inconsistency content contents depends donations overstock provided fresher protein inaccessibility services terms inability variances eating styles cultural personal preferences prepare leading inefficiency creative got brought didnt meal out Nobody Theres choice bagsyou three cans corn days row closest place kind inconvenient forth wait closed finally Immigration arose afterschool program disadvantages undocumented parents families often level could trouble afraid discovered Besides consumption cheap immigrant labor opportunity farmers controversial though NAFTA trade agreements Mexico increased coming country effect sides border considered explored depth closeness section theme wasted household communitywide systematic preserve distributed hungry national unnecessary unfair understand wasteful everyone Where piling somewhere unconscionable line rich rotting sense question governments stated blame responsibility ending reflection prioritizing allocation society given latter investment Stamps few directed addressed fully worthwhile examine whether perspectives choices worth hassle themI tight months connect expand visible opportunities unacceptable still discuss breakfast schools shouldnt decision giving And standards concerning includes positive challenges Lets put making great part vitality cooks foodand necessity beauty power easier say safety fear foodOur practices usually stem habit green stripe fruitful turn sic productiveeven originally Wilcox ranching depend whole take thrive key actually happen group activists thumb Young lowincomes street accessing already skills survivors gardens symbolic difference Fresh matter probably expensive transportationI concerned chemicals bought further way feels responsiblewith pride very therapeutic value Consumer demand helping came several idea exchange barter able skill Exchange ideassmall groups help organize generate give Everyone capacity share contribute fact another pull abundance rally bringing thing involving deciding met beautifulbut meaningful incentives continuously crisis major restoring land water dropping levels due development causes concern had tried garden finding rates soil contamination lowerincome highly contaminated others gasoline dumped ground outside dogs imagine wouldnt Related possible words movement across reevaluating concepts demonstrating demonstrates own knowledgeable activities mission stay within Additionally invite play active rethinking focus striving independence dependence word easily Since political ethic interesting type informationgathering looking defined perceive examines Perhaps combination demonstrate variety might localfood adequate source addition said perceptions below image Oatmeal versus oatmeal chafemost choose handed themits easy Safeway Regarding busy minutes economical Children yea farm keep going sustainable drugs smoking weed meth bodies crave sugar grease old dinner ready luxury decide intersection identity circuitously directly presented positively cultures relating races ethnicities difficult culturally attending younger male trying convince him traditional greens She boy varieties familiar saw connected iceberg lettucenot native almost nutritional itself act ethnic racial cases inclusive feel excluded spoke Hispanic somewhat hesitantly nobody wants called farmerit white guy Vocabulary plays his does term farmer Too Because equal space continue investigate characteristicsrace nationalitycitizenship raised Although similar exist while basic focuses approaches Again overlap categories entrepreneurial educational consistent goodfood Agebased intergenerational quite commonly sources Recycling factory building material recycled parts addresses Homeless compost gardeners See agebased Educate means socially physically reduce Prepare serve Increase agricultural department Create charter integrates lessons Hold events milling pancake product Conduct oral history asks trace Connect vocational growers courses Invest NPR kitchen stories tell affected life Partner Kino Weed Seed Coalitions newsletters meetings homeopathic managed teens Collaborate Youth Partnership Establish bag donated fruit Examine applying juicer juice retirees pass Work safe havens site Have centers Urban Farms supportive urban interested incubator smallscale approachesindividual plots entire plot shared owned churches Master Gardener Program Expand neighborhoods experts neighbors Train Trainer approach Barrio hacienda model selfsustaining supplies surrounding households Butterfly Garden Doolen Fruitvale Neighborhood Adult Service construction greenhouses Biological Control Corporation ArBiCo beneficial insects partnerships Raise Recognize policy Provide tax grocery certain served SelfSufficiency Distribute locations Farmers reflective convenient Place hour supermarkets better delivery truck Start foodbuying clubs coops wholesalebulk undertaken Translate wider audience Build established Several continuous contact gathering friends primarily comfortably speak language English Not Bombs Students Vocational High School Family Literacy Classes Recipients pantries agencies Refugees nanas Rose Resource Representative successful interactive tool followup classroom Rural promotoras insert interaction gaps diverse utilize close Remain communicating study digestible definition convey ongoing basis conduct educationaloutreach campaign communicate varied Policy Council entity bring advocate feasible viable possibility inserting plans Wellness City Municipal Comprehensive tension systemic implications conservation gain area conserve foodbased communitybuilding FoodShare Toronto Canada Good Box Project Boston Massachusetts Farm Alliance Louisville Kentucky Hank Herreras Building ValueNetworks Mission Through advocacy acquisition storage anticipate meet Improve promoting advocating collaboratively equitable regional supports strengthens Programs councils Councils improve representation business producers nonprofits academic institutions elected officials maintaining relationships Faith Education Advocacy partnership maintenance volunteering justice integrity faith federal wellbeing Markets Market provides naturally Tuesday mornings customers clients Santa Cruz River Thursday evenings west side accept AZFMNP vouchers cash Demonstration square foot northwest corner grounds organically bins greenhouse spacious hen house promotes methods peaceful Home Gardening Assistance existing motivation materials gardener Sonora Desert Compost seeds starter plants Measurement Management Data collection Evaluation evaluation informs programming Snak Paks weekend backpacks full snacks Value Foods Store Mobile mobile travels meats dairy dry goods Currently visits Picture Rocks Amado Contact Information Country Club Road fax wwwcommunityfoodbankorg Congressional Fighting developing leaders Threeprong strategy fulfill train solutions humanitarian facilitate collaborative efforts organizations designing implementing aimed United States abroad develop strategies engaged antihunger training bridge gap Bill Each participants selected twelvemonth Fellows placed six banks fatihbased move Washington complete tanks unique develops effective deep enables innovative Pennsylvania Ave wwwhungercenterorgnational Learn Organize wwwcommunityfoodbankcom |
| Community Food Assessment Map Project | Samuel Raskin | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Assessments, Food Access, Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Community Members | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Community Food Assessment Map Project is a map of community food assessment results using GIS technology. The maps have been distributed throughout Kentucky, and are used both… Read more “Community Food Assessment Map Project” | Emerson Fellow | Why its Easier Get Burger than Broccoli West Broadway The geography food insecurity Louisville with focus the End and East Downtown Samuel Raskin Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Community Farm Alliance February Food exists here communities that make Louisvilles are insecure meaning many individuals families living not have access enough healthy This injustice created related set problems Like other low income color across nation retail sector does meet local demand leaving community members without good options for buying within their neighborhoods Since residents vehicles they become marooned desert where cannot purchase nutritious foods necessary Often only remaining option these buy readily available unhealthy especially fast result standard lower parts risk health Map Nord Mark Andrews Margaret Putting Table Household security Amber Waves Feb Vol issue ERS USDA httpwwwfooddesertsorg Vosoris Nichola Tarasuk Valerie Insufficiency Associated Poorer Health American Society Nutritional Sciences Nutr January Geography demographics stretches north from Algonquin Parkway Roy Wilkins Drive includes Park Hill Duvalle Chickasaw Shawnee Portland California Parkland Russell According last census about inhabitants African region also home White people whom live neighborhood very poor tract average median household half Jefferson Countywide some drops below less county composed Phoenix Smoketown Shelby similar Ends inhabit them Census population housing Kentucky State Data Center Summary File Poverty striking when averaged Race Income Region Population Average Median Tract County Store locations prices cost quality depends city Market basket research conducted LouisvilleJefferson spring confirms vary greatly depending purchased Researchers surveyed stores price availability item market reflects USDAs pyramid eating recommendations Their findings were dismal shows lowincome areas likely spend most hardest time getting high major problem underserved types carry selection priced supermarkets superstores provide customers best combination affordability compared sellers see tables both map Neither has superstore Although there still significantly Throughout full service grocer per wide ratio every Making Connections Research Fall Conducted Assessment Advisory Team RAT Chair Lisa Markowitz Anthropology University wwwmypyramidgov Metro Department listing all restaurants licensed sell For purpose this study counted natural grocers three store carried almost discount convenience gas completely missing Both feature however outlets Convenience abundant but come another Shaffer Amanda Persistence LAs Grocery Gap Justice Urban Environmental Policy Institute Occidental College Availability different Type Percentage Basket Items Carried Supermarket With Gas Without PharmacyDrugstore General Stores Discount Grocers Superstore charge higher any aside hyperexpensive important because accessible type retailer Because forced great deal shopping costs roughly more supermarket table appears lowest figure misleading grocery researchers found items accounted Prices Good Price Superstores Hows Another previously mentioned sprinkled throughout inferior goods offer experience They messy disorganized long slow lines cash register However offering second rate buyers Even first tier national chains These quotes illustrate sold chain located farmers asked anonymous shopper who lived you eat fruits vegetables And she responded Yeah cause availableits hard find fresh produce storeI bought iceberg lettuce Kroger looks then cut open inside brown wilted situation much same reported CFA member lives Second Street caters lot elderly meat grade one You can tell put ice box overnight stinks dont choice cant get out statements representative what Considering two attests difficulty finding small pilot survey gauge attitudes held came results When range respondents disagreed how felt statement visit side town struck clean attractive strongly agreed What else Fast While lack sources affordable share little fill gap saturated fat nutrition asset Harmful abound main clogged artery stretching through mile stretch features never walk cholesterol packed hamburger equivalent Along Long John Silvers McDonalds Indis Fried Chicken Rallys taco bell addition numerous including limited Pizza Hut KFC Castle Wendys Hot Seat Survey Stacy Brooks September Healthy Foods Local Farms Conference Ebbeling Cara Pawlak Dorota Ludwig David Childhood Obesity publichealth crisis common sense cure August Lancet seller Vehicle Getting could simply into vehicle drive preferred would unfortunately notwithstanding Residents far part percentage households single varies least impacted places number over rest percentages rarely often concentrations Comparing Households Access Area Within traditionally populations even others include mothers nonEnglish speakers disabled groups twice Members Traditionally Underserved Populations Central South combine create reasonable There usually either matters worse few adequate better See HCT Kentuckiana Regional Transportation Agency KIPDA Travel Ibid above circles radii drawn around stated earlier our currently shop considered walking distance trip foot groceries show acceptable bulk addresses such vast majority easily case huge portions locally unacceptable Low should pay People deserve variety Enders Downtowners choose want hamburgers which products |
| Intra-Agency Barriers to Food Stamps: Maximizing Benefits for Elders and… | David Pope | Chronic or Life Challenging Illness, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), People with Disabilities, Seniors, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Intra-Agency Barriers to Food Stamps: Maximizing Benefits for Elders and Persons with Disabilities in Massachusetts is a summary of suggestions from advocates on ways to improve enrollment… Read more “Intra-Agency Barriers to Food Stamps: Maximizing Benefits for Elders and Persons with Disabilities in Massachusetts” | Emerson Fellow | Intraagency Barriers Food Stamps Maximizing Benefits for Elders and Persons with Disabilities Massachusetts report David Pope Emerson National Hunger Fellow February the United States Department Agriculture spent upwards billion Stamp Program serving million hungry peoplei Considered first line defense against hunger food stamps are available wide range Americans from elders need grocery money parents healthy baby But significant barriers still exist many American households especially Introduction have traditionally exhibited low national rates stamp participation study USDA found that only eligible elderly individuals participated program compared singleparent familiesii fact some estimate members leaving without assistanceiii portion these may not participate because stigma perceived benefit levels but advocates maintain most barrier application process state agencies Because special health care dietary needs dangerous Recent figures indicate more than twothirds multiple problems like heart disease diabetes worsen insufficient dietiv government half sample population over reported having hypertension condition exacerbated inadequate nutritionv should surprise lowincome who necessary financial assistance buy nutritious foods face increased complications Many dietrelated lack awareness information programs service options recent living Greater Plymouth area one seven frequently bed while four had make tradeoffs between paying utilities heating fuel Over surveyed said they were interested receiving small percentage actually received benefits nine out ten indicated could unaware how apply whether qualifiedvi And receive sufficient enough purchase diets November Boston neighborhood Brigham Womens Hospital color maximum would additional appropriate those fat high fruits vegetables whole grain productsvii Indeed mentioned above did responded their monthly lasted average three weeksviii For rely solely nutritional diet Programs Perhaps any other its troubles can best illustrate management implementation various administer stampsix worst nationx This was written legal providers social workers mind reviews The suggestions herein summary mainly feedback ideas during meetings coalitions presentations conferences across late early two sections trace intraagency persons disabilities applying Social Security Administration Transitional Assistance third section explores recommend policy changes through case medical expense deduction SSA Office Nationwide Supplemental Income SSI categorically stampsxi maintains updated records payees recipients simpler Offices fail assist mandates employees called Claims Representatives take applications where all Laws also require offices encourage completing understanding processxii Legal consistently disregard obligations Instead assisting clients simply refer office Others obligation recipient pertains particular times redetermination continuing eligibility Advocates shadowed discovered informing right time These violate Act Manchaca Chater ruling which court maintained offer Since antihunger ramped campaign get improve applicants including Negotiating create onepage form asks pertinent questions relating receipt air conditioning fees increase Encouraging issue 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| Broken Promises | Brett Murphy | Food Access, Food Justice, Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Communities of Color, Families, Residents of Public Housing, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Broken Promises incorporates interviews with individuals and families affected by Hurricane Katrina into an analysis of ongoing and emerging crises in the New Orleans region. The report… Read more “Broken Promises” | Emerson Fellow | Broken Promises examination ongoing and developing crises the New Orleans region Brett Murphy Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Congressional Center February Nearly six months after Katrina ripped through Gulf Coast life remains totalizing experience impossible avoid being reminded every hour day Even relatively unscathed parts town mounds ruined junk that was once part persons still litter sidewalks waiting picked Orange coded markings spraypainted messages left rescue workers scream out from sides houses Rows rows moldy mudcaked cars crowd underneath interstates Dark empty Poboy shops antique stores rest quietly along streets The neutral grounds known medians United States are crowded with paper plastic signs one could think election except they advertising house gutting roof repair rather than Republicans Democrats Tan humvees carrying young soldiers drive military helicopters occasionally thunder sky Superdome squats guiltily beneath clear skies its shame massive bursts cavernous building onto everything else eyes photographs bridge into Gretna grips Morial Convention like French Quarter medium holding crystal ball conjuring images thirsty hungry frightened black folks turned back around Sheriff Lees shotgunwielding deputies Makeshift stop have replaced stoplights all over city without creating traffic nightmares because there many fewer roads Half million stories sorrow salvation embodied ubiquitous bumper sticker simply says Thanks Houston Moving seriously flooded areas your body becomes tense mind goes defense mode Mardi Gras approaches celebrations lifes vibrant colors miles hauntingly silent homes businesses shriek death desolation Sixty seconds spent Chalmette Gentilly East Violet Port Sulphur West Pointe Hache Shell Beach Arabi Lakeview Lower Ninth Ward needed convince anyone this truth gaping festering wound nations people missing displaced residents scattered Hundreds thousands muckfilled uninhabitable City broke Less percent reopened Tens families for FEMA trailers Vast swaths streetlights Thousands volunteers sleeping tents criminal justice system has been obliterated defendants them arrested minor violations rot jails prisons state any legal representation hospital crisis Immense inpatient emergency room bed shortages office staff making dangerous place serious medical needs Residents returned Atlanta Little Rock Memphis Dallas Baton Rouge other cities country fiercely determined ReNew With adequate support federal government will just This reports four sections seek illuminate some currently taking within area first section provides brief profiles affected aftermath order comprehend how stubborn obstacles affecting whole must understand individual level second offers simple overview housing highlighting lack affordable third explores difficulties confronting who come help rebuild focusing events transpiring Park last discusses why indigent denied their constitutional rights due process speedy trial threatening lead shutdown Parish Criminal Court These but few dilemmas facing Many root causes these issues however can also found when examining problems not discussed report Voices Wilderness Joyce tragedy top tragedyits exploded Shortly before hit Miller homeowner her family piled five evacuated Rayne Louisiana night slept cold cement floor Civic televisions watched horror chaos unfolded frantically wondering nobody coming friends neighbors When asked leave going used rice festival woman Lafayette came aid kind had never met provided big members stay Rita bearing down were exhausted decided evacuate They boarded windows stayed awake howled outside children cried screamed Mama Help dont wanna die passed she check home which took feet water during flood Out desperation went Brother Don director Hope House Garden District see find live Luckily vacant transitional unit move During time nephews child play Joyces porch drowned swimming pool Texas most unable attend funeral though substantial damage above waterline insurance company tried give only homeowners policy arguing almost caused Eventually forked fair amount Using money payout paid off mortgage started course clue whether neighborhood preserved finally decides what shrinking footprint look Prior trying terms deaths husband son grandchild series tragedies setbacks set motion combined those previous losses threatened destroy mental health Counseling helped cope thinks returning job Kingsley Senior nonprofit assistedliving where care elderly ladies mean much talking working focus get pooped heard everyone elses situation about Henry Morgan retired electrician Reggio fishing community Bernard Monday morning rose seven fifteen minutes another parish his floated floodwaters looted boat motor battery listening screams cries eventually taken Canal Bridge then High School mother advanced Alzheimers awoke school looked stars exclaimed Thank God Ive died gone heaven told hadnt yet calmly replied Yes haveand next Ferry moved Clearview Overpass Metairie both Governor Blanco Jesse Jackson made mediacovered visits three hot miserable days more October exodus shelters hotel rooms While wife separated lived right each makeshift gutted yellow bus behind Thirty yards away Judy friend Cheryl slab expropriated acre Henrys land launch build tide levee him nonnegotiable According might protect others essentially turn property basin hurricane comes got trailer late January located different Times Picayune visited too meet wanted know living warm Kevin Jerri tell homebut want Laroque thought return saw Mayor Nagin television urging For past staying Quality InnMaison Charles Around Laroques given letter management informing entering season special noon evicted sat curb belongings Common Ground held protest front local lawyers busy obtain temporary restraining eviction representative arrived stated sent talk media quickly surrounded thing call hotline trailerKevin immediately dialed number mere muscle memory proceeded hold phones signals beeping Late afternoon cheer granted requested hotels terminating program completely March Ollie doI really born sharecropping Mississippi November able learned read write couldnt make enough feed Being old alone transportation would weather weathered Betsy Camille levees woke discover Amazingly survived ever waters receded joined Clyde Brumfield Anthony mud swept Clydes onebedroom apartment loveseat dried sunfor heat electricity access phone light batterypowered lamp purchased salesclerk directions Christmas adjacent donated couch Because age illiteracy very difficult navigating way FEMAs bureaucracy Without occasional Red Cross early eating MREs meals girlfriend nursing mattress door praying brother Noland visit since Craig lost exwife sevenyearold daughter Despite unspeakable burden loss wakes cruise ship cabin pushes forward father beginning year tested exceptionally bright talented realization motivated enroll Houses GED Sister Lilianne better himself nurture sons potential setting good example normally does put stickers congratulatory homework papers makes sure Craigs take show giving month destroyed deemed eligible assistance written rental contract maintenance worker Hall employees storm ships end fears may become homeless Rental rates throughout easily doubled casting doubts Bobby wasnt stick myself That trouble worst middle senior citizen you safer here Chef Menteur Highway chance Rideau side road pushing handtruck propane tank keep walking van passing ham baked beans thumb stuck bill hand hoping hitchhike open grocery store flip sign reads Rebuilding takes Need safe spot park near location Driveway work Local boy lays moldstained small across yard Ollies refuses buy new wont need gets rains pours tiny hole ceiling Like nearly cost group wretched condition Ochsner Hospital doctors pump eight tanks gray liquid stomach carry muchneeded hernia operation tough devastated didnt mold muck breathing ride uptown TMobile free tool touch sister importantly allow case Charlie least spend lights diemaybe long Charlies Ycloskey vanished slammed lower leaving concrete foundation subcontractors install representatives explained control pass initial site inspection seat even subcontractor wants Citizens Property Insurance Corporation pay anything claim LCPI Louisianas insurer resort statecreated cant market Virtually communities Alluvial covered adjusters clearly suffered wind therefore valid claims policies Sometime later letters stating floods paying lawyer doesnt sell sportfisherman truly called Jeremy isnt guttedit date bulldozer Guilbeau own checkpoint haunted wasteland halfway Plaquemines square foot having getting permit materials meantime selling gasoline beer cigarettes candy bars shed lives received break delivered keys replace contents muddy soaked inside brick bricks sheetrock telling qualify compensation Jodie Were world atmosphere Florida Hurricane applied After losing Jodies Galveston bought older fix prompted Under normal conditions trip less congestion ended hours application did reapplied submitted sale deed title again setback Dons success finding plumber couple pack car start skyrocketing afford encountered similar reasonably priced motel realized option per plot pitch campsite hundred drinking entire littered trash infested mosquitoes portopotties changed frequently campers wash sweat debris dust bodies shower effort improve teaching basics camping outdoors sanitize cooking tools campfire properly food etc spokesperson organized press Chris Annie Living tent winter sucks Rebel pet pitbull hitchhiking rain Biloxi contractor driving laborers LaborReady Inc permanent gigs cleans drains drives dumptruck week benefits overtime Unable rent closed WalMart December tired freezing squatting sitting contractors reclaim huddle oildrum fire One certain restocking shelves soon Given longer accepting traditional campsites appropriated seem anywhere July allegedly breaking stealing stereo jail prisoners buses transferred facilities maximum security adult facility foster relatives street perished Chriss reevacuated ending Arkansas parents track charges against accepted Attorney accused Nobody bothered witnesses police officers involved evidence existed someone Department Children Services court borrowing courtroom space judge issued surety bond wellknown pulled purse embarrassed ordered released recognizance lucky onesthere estimated individuals seeing Alex awaiting sentencing possession cocaine AIDS housed Prison attorney defenders negotiating receive Before officially sentenced deal finalized remote prison half receiving Protease inhibitors sideeffect medication deteriorating rapidly hospitalized times His laidoff contact realistically possible facto sentence charge Its nationwide packed carted FEMApaid pavement wave evictions forced between now Quigley professor Loyola University Law states Weve lot carsi rentassistance checks problem woefully inadequate considering scarce expensive More citys either livable immediate future crunch elements postKatrina especially devastating lowerincome Orleanians scarcity accompanied unbelievable spike prices cheapest result tens horribly substandard Area barns including ones arranged tombstones cemetery elevated highways Some packing themselves apartments onceflooded garages Those bitten bullet rented often spending income prospects bleak acting chief David Paullison reporters gotten approval purchase initially envisioned rehouse recovery disappointment Jan placed cityii total Furthermore large fully functional sewage cases driveways weeks issue approaching critical stage same cramped refrigerators places cook Life necessarily party nowhere instance trailersiii words force Fat Tuesdayand include Basic price factoring volume discounts looking lifecycle includes transporting installing cleaning maintaining disposing traileriv Due bottleneck developed distribution fortune built distributed slated precisely high nature led questions wise use billion dollars funds happen removed Although performed poorly goal rehousing hard predict obstacle seemed shock actually Louisianans Sprawling lots pristine white partly public officials agree Faced prospect concentrated groups neighborhoods parks fields parking surprisingly backyard stance council expressed fierce opposition voiced concerns such values increase crime hurt aesthetic cultural value seems subtly strongly tied race class differences easier quicker convenient accessible single locations leaders harder Another reason slowly inefficiently complex network arent running businessThe doing Sometimes hook driveway hasnt manpower close eye Perhaps reported Judging confronted reach agency obviously pretty swamped bayou exactly ends probably depend heavily plans articulated candidates upcoming mayoral wins sort buyout various levels upon Congressman Baker forth create power preKatrina bills popularity significant administration scrapped metropolitan parishes hardesthit agreed plan present offer pre grant cover gap payouts repairs cap owneroccupied properties apply unclear proposal settled unfold Between quarter calendar delinquency payments subprime loans overdue compared quarterv sufficient mortgages determines smaller preserve abandon occur abandoned practically worthless blighted type comprehensive wellfunded essential crippled continuing struggle companies amounts role longterm picture generally honored minimize claiming played causing Senate Committee recently shouldnt point floodwater marks shifted foundations denying specific legislation surge Senator Julie Quinnvi windversuswater debate Greater Slidell tip resolved towns successfully Struggles owners explosion available smallscale landlords ordinary extra two whom jobs exacerbates preventing units repaired activists fear floodplain gentrifying developers basic laws supply demand guarantee forces gentrification conquer lowincome Unless strong action ensure ample stock continue Unfortunately priority politicians planners reconstruction should ballyhooed proposals presented tended ignore renters prior rarely discuss options emptily say HUD appropriate highpoverty earned list Section names longvii emerging turning Los Angeles governments promises regardless economic status aggressively pursue initiatives Come hell Katrinas wake possibly gut pick roofs plumbing paint walls wiring clean cut broken trees scrap metal playing key resurrection far pleasant There trucks highway oncesubmerged together Peoples Relief Fund Oversight Coalition law students conducting surveys Over teams surveyed legally required andor worked forviii Most certainly committed fly contracting firms larger fact safety training necessary equipment hazmat suits respirators chemical boots concerning sites full dangers toxic rusty nails glass fumes heavy machinery pose threats equipped protective knowledge Marylee Orr executive Environmental Action Network sediment covering contains dangerously arsenic bacteria metals substances recent survey men respiratorsix uninsured limbs infections catch viruses unsanitary crashing effects cancer scarier Undocumented immigrant vulnerable labor abuses Latin American Association Katrinax underpaid enjoyed reception racial tensions rising loudly complain Hispanics statements worrying overrun Mexican done hosting years reality apparent little planning accommodate usually try dealing camps KOAs bathroom utility hookups already spaces hopes reliably squat permission until somebody kicks fifth largest receives funding instead relying primarily golf fees fundraisers private donations governing board comprised wealthy influential donors blew damaged structures phase camp millions damages budget failures created manage itself happy accept Storm Force Alabamabased firm collecting Ronnie Hyer Mike King Ron Briggs Justin net profits rents collected managing bunk uninsulated vary typical Renters Other short trips Boy Scouts camped Union army Civil War Scout Island postal service onsite filled tire ruts filthy flies ground showers walk distance Shelter usable buildings things expect human attorneys nation organizing Lee Circle primary numbers congregate Every crowds hop truck ask likely chosen rush wait trudge dejected sun starts From research perspective effective faces change awhile hired longerterm relationships extended period efforts PHRFs convinced meeting evening Standing oil drum headlights darkness requests onebyone while print observed argued feasible agreeable items posting rules youve guys pockets step seconded sentiment blown kinds improvements weve seen element helpWe doIf greatly appreciatedThen But restored natural overxi followup following Wednesday organizers showed Police trespassing proper permits under threat arrest NOPD evicting provide proof Gabriel Strachota PHRF organizer Theyre separate theyre weaker coincidence supposed agreement changes cops arrivexii blocked organize Parkxiii described current Apparently thanks largely coverage attention Friday Mayors Army Corp Engineers National Guard Homeland Security receptive toward cautiously optimistic convenience laundrymat significantly dryer cleaner rugby upset controversy applications campersxiv Overall update positive although rosy Business seeking ways CEO Bob Becker eliminate source wed giant campground thatWe entity whats expected hopefully measure based disaster occurred remaining havexv view shut interstate Theyll appear headed begin kicked rebuilding suffer proposed something enacted reconstruct boom materializes Workers flocked promised emerges promise ensuring treated fairly humane Justice Delayed Judge Arthur Hunter declaring practical purposes defender exists halt prosecutions involving publicly appointed Speaker Salter President Hines rdxvi Chief Calvin Johnson indicated follow suit expects judges verge screeching nearcomplete Rafael Goyeneche Metropolitan Crime Commission former assistant district funded tickets fines yearsxvii investigators modest assigned represent Rachel Jones highlighted brokenxviii OPP typically convicted violent offenders detained determination guilt innocence offenses corralled identification records flung Corrections allowed Essentially idea charged withconvicted personal files cells evacuees unhurt collect calls let okay qualified circumstances incarcerations hampered Meg Garvey explains intoxication Say weekend sloppy locked Carrol knows allowing washed map exist anymore injured stormthat cruel unusual punishmentxix evaporated laid Currently offices responsible tracking representing well sane person uglier Finally hearing testimony several competing factions Tilden Greenbaum Public Defender oldest withdraw recruit volunteer casesxx Richard Teissier study Greenbaums constitutionally guaranteed counsel dramatic further She believes reformed invested believing works willing consider criminals justify incarcerating themThere courts complicated putting real topdown reorganization Whatever Hunters indigents spur legislature comply requiring fund systems Maybe reforming None matter political whatever address reallife suffering poor Imagine marijuana rural county birth twins parole violation missed babies revocation innocent imagine vouchers unemployed victims fight couches Associated Press Jobs plentiful Chicago Tribune iii Officers Index Brookings Institution Deslatte Melinda bar automatic denial vii NPACH Testimony Financial viii Interview Jen Lai Shortchanged ibid xii Unhappy Campers xiii xiv fold xvi limbo xvii halts Indigents xviii xix Megan |
| Access to the Federal Food Stamp Program: An In-Depth Analysis… | Almas Sayeed, Elizabeth McCarthy | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Communities of Color, Immigrants, Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, New York, New York | Access to the Federal Food Stamp Program: An In-Depth Analysis of New York City’s Immigrant Communities, Estimates of Unmet Need and Barriers to Access is a comprehensive… Read more “Access to the Federal Food Stamp Program: An In-Depth Analysis of New York City’s Immigrant Communities, Estimates of Unmet Need and Barriers to Access” | Emerson Fellow | |
| Connecting People to Power: How to Establish a Citizen’s Advocacy… | Matthew Lewis | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Communities of Color, Community Members, Service Providers | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | Connecting People to Power: How to Establish a Citizen’s Advocacy Group at a Food Bank guides service providers through the process of bringing together food pantry clients… Read more “Connecting People to Power: How to Establish a Citizen’s Advocacy Group at a Food Bank” | Emerson Fellow | Connecting Clients Power How Service Providers Can Mobilize for Advocacy Matt Lewis Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Oregon Food Bank Portland Ore Volunteers Acknowledgments Thanks everyone who helped with this project especially supervisor Angela Martin and the rest advocacy department Julie Massa Cassandra Garrison Kim Thomas Lori Valdez Your support knowledge was invaluable addition should recognize many advocates provided insight helpful resources Michael Anderson Community Development Network Kelley Weigel Western States Center Cara Shufelt Rural Organizing Project Tibbetts Crossroads Urban And thank you all members Citizens particular appreciation DeEtte Peck Nancy Whilhite Channah Pastorious Finally like family giving love could ever need This handbook dedicated them Table Contents Section Introduction Volunteer Preface What volunteer why Getting Started First steps bring people table III Meeting Techniques Preparing meeting Leading discussion Retaining volunteers Happens Possible Agenda Items Keeping yourself your organization informed Building group identity strong structures Meetings Examples from CAN Example first second third Engaging Conclusion help engage activity Note come that includes educational presentation service providers client electronic copy Thank picking meant lead through process engaging clients The outline book will guide step section shows create committee explains some youll take once youve decided Next theres conceptual techniques can use make meetings successful Then lays out ideas what include develop next gives concrete examples content initial based happened three final contains guidelines how mobilize several types information mostly experiences had establishing Other comes interviews experienced other local antipoverty organizations Some also written contribution makes get started groupbased complex wellstudied subject tutorials explain topics covered more detail range Each extra materials references these right thing its good longterm commitment follow time effort have successes effective cohesive Effective public policies lessen demand services attract attention potential donors strengthen ties community world better place remember fun exciting Enjoy Sincerely change wish see Mahatma Gandhi act speaking someone elses behalf Almost provides has done acquire governmental 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conscience even feel guilty bad decisions These appeals Plus loves only provide Articles lots issue numbers voters reasonable want treat respect say increase capacity Youll able issues eye towards costefficiency ought empowered themselves counteract feelings hopelessness disenfranchisement weigh feels responsible making renew hope sense agency More importantly real communities possible when involved broken not needs but give tools opportunities itself part professional cant alone But larger Empowerment brings together control over lives shared interest things prosper search something worthwhile life came across old friend cofacilitator her guidance found possibly others disabled homeless relied food stamps times faced loss home fought rights programs such weatherization paying utilities caught trap payday loans living stress survival realized cannot speak scary testified January hearing House Subcommittee Payday Loans believe heard statements made impression elected officials realities 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| Closing New Mexico’s Rural Food Gap | Miles Patrie, Joseph Lee | Food Access, Food Gaps | Field Reports | Community Members, Rural Communities | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | Closing New Mexico’s Rural Food Gap examined the scope and dynamics of access to fresh fruits and vegetables in northern New Mexico and solicited recommendations for community… Read more “Closing New Mexico’s Rural Food Gap” | Emerson Fellow | items average Conclusions Price and Availability Survey The results demonstrate that less mobile lowincome rural residentsthose often least able afford ithave pay more for their food therefore also get Food Stamps They have access healthy foods such fresh fruits vegetables system which has created this inequality must changed basic human need equally available everyone reasonable price Page httpwwwfarmtotableinfo Making drum not easy takes group people advised Samuel Suina the New Mexico Tribal Extension Task Force Director who teaches making basket weaving youth Increasing affordable residents will either require collaboration many different groups working wide range fields challenges faced communities McKinley San Juan Rio Arriba Mora Counties are Not only lessmobile these face lack economic opportunity but our survey demonstrated they much higher prices small stores were expensive than grocery located regional centers investment better public transportation systems within all counties made Residents should hitchhike store Seniors living areas rely senior center van take them with high Nor Dulce other miss out getting because live too far from Stamp office Measures taken state local level improve cases create Another way address burdens placed bring exist Many focus members mentioned selection was confirmed However does case There number examples provide good Bashas Crownpoint Jicarilla Grocery Communities would wise invest means money stay community lost bringing highpoverty can help reduce diabetes currently costing Mexicos economy over billion dollars per year Community programs emergency entitlement lessen needs suggested ways could improved Farmers markets obtain EBT card machines tools order accept outreach expanded awareness ease Other advertising themselves effectively Along large participants education about nutrition wanted cooking classes adults children develop habits early life improving nutritious schools school did seem needed Action increase reimbursement rate offer wider variety options Most lunch compete against junk through carte vending some positive things happening Recently finalized antijunk rules include ban elementary carbonated beverages middle unhealthy This been achieved cooperation led Healthy Kids recently received one million USDA Fruit Vegetable Pilot Program provides students snacks Similar ensure coming hungry Backpack gives home weekends talked highly among enough funding numbers like those County showing Monday morning had inadequate meals weekend Universal breakfast cost regardless income dramatic benefits Students participate shown eat diets score standardized tests Connecting farmers found great source work left done single participant said thought served buy opportunities ranchers young involved farming ranching Traditional particular very important providing traditional decline leads dietary changes Less consumption reliance processed sugar caused skyrocketing rates there possibilities being pursued example possibility intercultural agricultural extension resources eight Pueblos First Nations links between agriculture health evident lead reducing care chronic diseases recognizing poverty sovereignty intertwined Indeed gap tangible costs wellbeing further research government others quantify associated Incorporating into antihunger fundamentally states future linking goals nutritional linked viable development importantly report offered recommendations districts private businesses probably organizations agencies together learn nuances earnestly practical solutions Without action Land Enchantment remain land insecurity nutritionrelated APPENDICIES produces wonderful apples Indian Stores called Din Markets Appendix Supermarkets Country successful storetribe partnership Kami Pothukuchi Wayne State University Printed permission author copyright holder For reservations threehour long round trip shopping unusual Native Americans experience higherthanaverage dietrelated illnesses nearepidemic proportions Access fullservice supermarkets pressing concern Yet significant amounts expended outside convenience carry few healthful choices charge tribes developed partnered chains most continue without supermarket Arizonabased chain several Navajo serve model hoping outlets nearby How came Chinle Arizona When Dineh Cooperatives Inc DCI corporation queried tribal quickly surfaced top list went build first overcoming typical Getting retailer anchor Tseyi Shopping Center proved difficult put dogandpony show present representatives leading areaAlbertsons Safeway says Jon Colvin President CEO officials just sat nodded politely And never heard afterwards last surprise Chairman Eddie Basha agreed square foot opened its sales soon highest portion rent lease pegged percent profits returned tribe Soon similar arrangements place Window Rock Tuba City Why interested remote familys history clues During Great Depression Najiby her son Ike peddled shoes combs merchandise car Yaqui Pima provided affinity farflung Moreover All departments marked English unlike national ownership meant opening new approval corporate headquarters however persuaded strength market existed reservation potential expansions based foremost business law requires employ whenever possible requisite run orient employees particulars operating cultivate sense larger brought set trainees homes Phoenixbased displayed extraordinary commitment DCIs Store directors interviewed three conveyed strong family What Customers Buy products desired Large sacks Blue Bird brand flourused make 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| Hometown Hunger | Rebekah Miller, Matthew King | Community Food Assessments, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access | Field Reports | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Hometown Hunger contains three Washington State community needs assessments that highlight some of the challenges facing low-income populations and service providers in those areas. The reports include… Read more “Hometown Hunger” | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual | Shijuade Kadree | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Economic Literacy, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Community Members | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual details information about the Financial and Community Education department of CEP and all of the financial education programs that… Read more “The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual” | Emerson Fellow | The Financial and Community Education Comprehensive Program Manual |
| In Search of a Hunger-Free Community | Aiyeshia Hudson | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Emergency Food Recipients, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | In Search of a Hunger-Free Community provides insight into the needs and circumstances of clients accessing emergency food assistance within Hunger Task Force’s network of food pantries… Read more “In Search of a Hunger-Free Community” | Emerson Fellow | SEARCH HUNGERFREE COMMUNITY Assessment the Emergency Food Network Milwaukee Aiyeshia Hudson Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow and Task Force February Executive Summary This report presents findings extensive assessment clients within emergency food network The purpose this study was gain insight into needs circumstances accessing assistance Forces pantries meal sites also evaluates role volunters Most significantly sheds light various conditions affecting people seeking provides voice for their stories offers plan action address poverty hunger factors that contribute need Surveys interviews were conducted throughout metro area Our sample size consisted pantry site volunteers MAJOR FINDINGS stamps are not accessed most Fiftyfive percent respondents did participate program Disabled suffer from insufficient government benefits Supplemental Security Income SSI Social frequently reported sources primary income There severe County Clients frequent use remain insecure Despite reports users skipping cutting meals monthly basis lack affordable housing Respondents spend disproportionate amount costs Children comprise significant portion households More than half included children almost onefourth Lack employment low wages Threefourths unemployed median hourly wage increase observing demand over course last years substantial retired elderly Over onethird age older onehalf rely volunteer labor Only coordinators paid staff commit service being more five Introduction one pressing issues faced many Wisconsin residents Between rate grew faster any other state increasing states rise number poor foodinsecure may account increased participation federal nutrition programs experienced recent Participation FoodShare version Stamp Program between August WIC Women Infants experiencing record caseloads However despite evident nutritionassistance ranks School Breakfast seventhpoorest city surprising persists According American Community Survey comprises Wisconsins total Regarding Milwaukees live povertystricken which triple fourth nationally child While providing addresses immediate creates will persist unless root causes problem addressed present common themes related personal circumstance among useinadequate governmentassistance healthcare services help thousands hungry meet nutritional they otherwise unable reach these until economic social who utilize our intend devise strategies better serve advocate battling with first since focus individuals receiving makes uniquely different previous assessments only seek Census Bureau Nord Andrews Carlson Household United States Department Agriculture Economic Research Service Report Action Center FRAC November Health Family Services December Overview Assistance concept can traced back breadlines soup kitchens during Great Depression Due prevalence extreme country provided commodities mass distribution response crisis served directservice providers needy access virtual disappearance onset World War rising economy continued distribute occasionally order reduce agricultural surplus aid time conclusion war late know today typically linked early After recession skyrocketed Congress created commodity known TEFAP large organizations those Today serves key Americas safety net millions Americans struggling maintain adequate banks billions pounds per year lacking resources provide enough USDA there operating resulted million billion distributed second volume utilized given month nearly During fiscal shelters pound received Stockbox dropoff every Poppendick Eisinger Bery SystemFindings Provider Volume Final Client July lowincome seniors postpartum mothers free nutritious utilizes through Commodity CSFP community levels continue expected Meal referred prepared onsite For term refers congregate recipients reside facility shelter uncooked items preparation offsite variety varies based individual capacity general canned fruits vegetables cereals starches some cases protein milk meat poultry infant formula METHODOLOGY Data collected responses surveys administered gathered fall winter National all Sixtytwo locations surveyed including six selected adherence standards excellence population eliminating have yet met well All One functions daycare center excluded Three data collection survey fourpage item questionnaire fivepage see Appendices III supplemental selfaddressed stamped envelope cover letter explaining Volunteers completed convenience returned questionnaires mail visits independently however Sept Dec randomly agency hours operation required fill out receive while waiting allocations after Since scheduled traditional does visit confidence interval calculated average set due inability accurately track level reached Fellowship project Congressional unique yearlong leadership development designed college graduates interested working eliminate Participants months local communitybased organization knowledge efforts end Fellows complete final sox Washington national work perspective httpwwwhungercenterorg rates scale lowest four highest Standards Excellence Infant limit supply translated Spanish orally Hmong results limited selfselective nature surveying tool answered questions selectively thus certain representative entire estimated range values likely true value httpwwwablongmancomhtmlabramiglossaryglossaryhtmlGLOSSARY_C indicates certainty produce httpwwwsurveysystemcomsscalchtmterminology Pantry Site Profiles Demographic information characteristics both Information household composition race ethnicity gender requested AGE following charts identify ages actually went get They reflect using Chart Age Older respondent old HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION terms living alone Composition Living Alone Two Adults Single Parent Parents Grandparents Caring Grandkids Multigenerational Among characterized single parent homes singleparent lived RACE AND ETHNICITY African AmericanBlacks overrepresented represented WhiteCaucasians make These figures racial disparity exists Race Ethnicity Indian Hispanic White Mixed Asian Black GENDER Gender appears important factor selection means far choose panty men difference choice probably largely presence often parents Table identifies type Female Male Percent women USE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE major understand attempt made how learn about what extent satisfied REFERRAL SOURCES FOR asked referral intention discover networks family friends chart summarizes Referral Sources Church FamilyFriends Self Organization Other Almost REASONS ACCESSING question inquired contributing check applied Low high cost daily expenses such rent utilities medical played heavily Circumstances Contributing Use Benefits Stamps Ran Out Cut Off Check Not Enough Loss Unemployment High Costs Medical Cost Childcare Utility RentMortgage Personal Factors Recent DivorceSeparation Receiving Child Support Wages Total Responses running utility main reasons utilizing Mealsite appeared difficulty identifying Fewer responders identified life available you job place begin claimed needing able under category reason visiting Homelessness funds sense ran system but much less FREQUENCY standard allowing maximum having once Their great lead them illustrates Reports Visiting Once Month Year Yes visited measure duration each client persisted Frequency Visits Twice Times Four Five Six case offer days open day times frequency user CLIENT SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES operates called Adherence assures clean facilities store handle safely employ equally meets achieves 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incomes annual City compares Monthly Median Mean MedicareMedicaid ChildCare Rent Earned Tax Credit Kinship Care Twenty small percentage earned tax credit cause fully EIC represents valuable source Public function Fiftynine form public security third Works either full Similar supplement cash aged blind disabled httpwwwssagovnoticessupplementalsecurityincome welfare httpwwwdwdstatewiusDWSWdefaulthtm EITC refundable httpwwwirsgovindividualsarticleidhtml Job Caregiver Unemployed Multiple Jobs Working Plus impede ability find sustainable Such barriers health reliable transportation lists act challenges looking had car phone lacked school EDUCATION shows higher educational attainment leads earnings someone holding bachelors degree GED graduate recipient without Education Degree College infer connection exist jobs livable salaries HOUSING Housing classified themselves renters whereas owning homeless percenthomeless defined anyone lacks fixed regular sleep staying Retrieved 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| Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness… | Natalie Valpiani | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Access, Food Systems and Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Children, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness of the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in Louisville Metro, Kentucky is a two-part toolkit for advocates… Read more “Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness of the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in Louisville Metro, Kentucky” | Emerson Fellow | Building Health and Wealth Assessing Potential Benefits Raising Awareness the WIC FMNP Louisville Metro Natalie Halbach Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Community Farm Alliance February How Use this Toolkit This toolkit provides resources for advocates interested how Farmers Market Nutrition Program increases access healthy foods lowincome mothers children while growing economic opportunities farmers The divided into two main sections first section assesses need Kentucky potential benefits program second half consists tools examples raising community awareness support Each chapter has been written that can understood independently others Table Contents links directly information addresses specific interests needs Acknowledgements Creating report required hard work advice expertise many people particularly grateful Jessica Anderson Department Agriculture sharing about Cynthia Sullivan Susan Borders helping navigate nutritionists West their stories passion women they serve also staff organizations have supported especially Deborah Webb Director her ideas John Kelly Congressional Center his guidance Finally special thanks Samuel Raskin fieldsite partner fellow challenging enthusiasm fighting hunger Fellowship project develops effective leaders with deep understanding poverty empowers them find innovative solutions end year fellows six months communitybased all over country involved local level then complete national Washington including advocacy think tanks federal agencies Part One Need Executive Summary Background Introduction Hurting Limited Access Healthy Food Losing Their Livelihood Impacts Changed Eating Patterns Improved Economic Opportunity Opportunities Urban Economies Conclusion Bibliography Two Advocacy Understanding Funding Process Pilot Project Designing Successful Sample Record Keeping Forms Coupons Participant Flier Requirements Application Form Partnering With Media Crafting Quality Press Release Releases Organizing Communities Writing Newsletter Article Articles Fact Sheet Customers Organizations Resources More Information Support Contact institutions state may helpful interest Congress established 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| The Cost of Child Care | Lauren Forbes | Childcare/Childcare Assistance, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Childcare Providers, Children, Families, Policymakers | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | The Cost of Child Care explores family financial stability by focusing on the affordability of child care. The report uses Oregon Food Bank survey data to correlate… Read more “The Cost of Child Care” | Emerson Fellow | The Cost Child Care HungerFree Community Report Lauren Forbes Emerson National Hunger Fellow Children First for Oregon February families the worst financial trouble are not usual suspects They very young tempted freedom their first credit cards elderly trapped failing bodies and declining savings accounts And they random assortment Americans who lack selfcontrol keep spending check Rather people consistently rank united one surprising characteristic parents with children home Elizabeth Warren Amelia Tyagi TwoIncome Trap Connection Between Food Security Over past decade costs needed cover familys basic needs have risen significantly rising housing energy health care transportation child forced forgo balanced meals nutritious foodsand sometimes altogetherso that can roof over heads stay warm pay reliable medical safe For most food insecure Oregonians family economic stability income issue Fulltime work does guarantee adequate necessities particularly Research has shown hungry likely working parentsi Since necessity being able afford forces into dire circumstances focus this report affordability Ten percent monthly contributed benchmark but data recent years revealed number paying quarter Profile Oregons Insecure Families Young Adults Likely Households Northwest Job Gap Study finds only all jobs currently enough support twoparent twochild household where parent stays Single raising two also unlikely making living wage way type What research leads question further security households earned incomesii dilemma prevalent Portland metropolitan area couple lives North describes situation constant evaluation prioritization three yearold attends local center mother works parttime while attending college her husband fulltime Almost daily basis she must ask herself should gas get school December Center Public Policy OCPP released analysis youngest adults highest hunger insecurity rates OCPPs United States Department Agriculture USDA defines access members times active healthy life includes minimum ready availability nutritionally foods assured ability acquire acceptable socially ways without resorting emergency supplies scavenging stealing other coping strategies According definition majority lowincome classified Compared states high rate revealing risk shows aged lived experienced were more than twice among childreniii catch certainly evident include both either full rarely qualify state assistance these often require Also receiving increase hours receive accept raise may well relatively severe cuts example there four which earn hour father per week case Their Based figures Human Services ERDC Copayment Estimateiv calculator copay would about month This probably means contributing around toward childcare expenses decided become amount falls level makes them ineligible Something Doesnt Add Family Budgets meet its need important measure 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| A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. | Dana Conroy | Community Food Assessments, Farm to School, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Access, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers, School Staff | Domestic, Washington, DC | A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. details research findings and provides action-oriented recommendations for program enhancements, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Noteworthy within the assessment are… Read more “A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C.” | Emerson Fellow | Assessment Community Food Security Washington February Acknowledgements This assessment was written and prepared Dana Conroy Congressional Hunger Center Fellow Solutions would like acknowledge thank the following organizations individuals for providing information analysis data general guidance support Research Action Harvest Local Alliance FreshFarm Markets Capital Area Bank State Education Office Department Health particular WIC CSFP Offices Garden Resources GROW The Trust USDA Economic Service Nutrition Bill Cooper For questions comments about this please contact Connecticut Ave Suite wwwdchungerorg TABLE CONTENTS Page Executive Summary Key Recommendations Introduction III Analyses Districts Grocery Stores Convenience CarryOuts Farmers Market Program School Gardens SHARE Network Cooperative Supported Agriculture Programs Emergency Appendix Map Poverty Information Locations Schedules Further Insecurity United States defines food insecurity limited uncertain availability nutritionally adequate safe foods ability acquire acceptable socially ways mean having use emergency supplies eating less than necessary get buying extremely inexpensive that are not sufficient enough maintain normal diet EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Plan End Childhood Nations has been completed project FRAC dedicated fighting hunger obesity improving nutrition health wellbeing children families District Columbia year organization partnership with Share Our Strength will begin implementation tenyear strategic plan end childhood nations capital acknowledges strongest resources have fight federal programs Therefore many goals focus expanding access utilization such Stamp child Special Supplemental Women Infants Children also focuses ensuring growth occurs where expansion needed all able work their capacity Also stresses importance increasing economic security education residents way people who ultimately need depend them long term knowledge ensure they consume nutritious regular basis Purpose alludes but best learn more consult Get Facts Guide Federal purpose provide indepth look systems promote community preventionoriented concept supports development enhancement sustainable communitybased strategies improve lowincome households healthful increase selfreliance communities own needs comprehensive responses local farm issues identifies what place can help prevent looks viable new options creating practices benefit insecure answers What barriers from dignified times currently exist How build strong through better management Although largest piece puzzle there other pieces contribute how healthy affordable grocery stores convenience carryouts farmers markets schools supported agriculture CSAs cooperatives gardens These different approaches highlighted hopes presented here compliment lead secure prosperous While expand existing recommendations deal most pressing concerns important government businesses aid against today near future these examinations underlying page numbers noted Two Year Goals Create store financing initiative Advocate city money supermarket underserved areas encourage developers investors match funds done successfully Philadelphia should accomplished FMNP Ease process licensing permitting both processes reduce fees come along participate market system thereby amount fresh available Begin FarmtoSchool initiatives Farmtoschool connect farms school cafeterias incorporate fruits vegetables They prevention involved approach Buying Clubs Perform outreach stamp recipients continually rely banks concerning affordability accessibility club significantly lowers costs participants CSA which seasonal drop off points Provide funding subsidize shares Currently only one Banks Clagett Farm makes point cost There requires some supplemental Organizing Organize ANCs around problems lack members untapped resource advocating changes Underserved neighborhoods speak themselves make voices heard publicize SHAREs Project BrainFood Youth Skills Operation Frontline teach ages utilized greatest Five Metropolitan Transit Authority WMATA discounted free metro bus fares traveling buy groceries Until built alternative forms assistance Require wish establish higherincome same number equal across Eat Smart Buy campaign Encourage products distributors while simultaneously engaging larger effort Run conjunction ones started lowerincome unification Eliminate eligibility requirement seniors must DCs Commodity order eligible coupons excluding Fast Restaurants collective power purchase healthier wholesale companies associations taxincentives fast establishments menu items meet newest guidelines time efficient easily accessible sources INTRODUCTION Who Insecure From average percentage means approximately had count ate bought Residents likely those living below poverty line form program income level family three gross monthly limit People live risk because treated flexible expense Bills car payments rent priority expenses purchasing often first when gets tight tables signify levels high Source NeighborhoodInfo Neighborhood Profiles Council Wards Rates Ward Rate clearly show highest east river rates map denotes ward lines Overall East River Percentage Agenda Issue Scan GROCERY STORES Access defined regional national chain main necessities Even might cannot shopping large disparities signifies locations twentythree major Districtfour Giants Whole Foods sixteen Safeways good considering land size Note two chains area over reveals does Safeway Milwaukee Place closed its doors however official plans million square foot Giant old Camp Simms National Guard site Alabama being chair Advisory Commission Sandra Seegars reports outside Maryland flowing stay within existed acknowledged smaller grocers sell prices little selection traditional example may just milk bananas Urban Institutes Retail Challenges Analysis Six Categories stated citys located predominately AfricanAmerican parts town found majority white populationshave employees lowest service consistent ratio shown Empty shelves seen August USDAs ERS study assessed were determined weeks worth measured requirements Thrifty list deemed comprise possible serves benchmark allotments surveyed accepted stamps supermarkets independent discount storesin determine clarify rest refers particularly section refer labeled Additionally part business location Discount category chose represent group specialty redemptions occurred carried staple goods produce meat included under separate terms did missing relation type out equates TFP expensive averaged total listed dollar totaled assumed fact shop lists compared according poor slightly higher due categories could potentially theory pay studys sample too small prove findings statistically significant Table differences Missing Items Total Cost All Types Survey Weekly Chain Supermarkets Located zip code Less Independent 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| Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah | Cecilia Cárdenas-Navia, Larisa Bowman | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Community Food Security, Food Systems and Agriculture, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Wellness | Field Reports | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, Rural Communities, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, Salt Lake City, Utah | Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah is an educational booklet that highlights community food security models, specifically local wellness policies and assessments, as… Read more “Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah” | Emerson Fellow | Making Stone Soup CommunityDriven Efforts End Hunger Utah publication Utahns Against Project Coordinators Cecilia CrdenasNavia and Larisa Bowman Bill Emerson National Fellows Class Congressional Center Supervisor Gina Cornia Executive Director Special thanks Councilman Jesse Garcia Department Workforce Services Even Start Adult Education Team Julie Metos the Action for Healthy Kids Mary Ellen Lykins Head Program Midtown Community Health Ogden GIS Map School District Wellness Committee OgdenWeber Partnership Your Connection YCC Youth City Parents individuals who graciously completed our survey UAH creates political public will end hunger Founded nonprofit organization first coordinated emergency food distributions worked with faithbased agencies increase awareness grew recognized importance policy legislation meet needs hungry The agency established itself statewide advocate dedicated promoting improving federal nutrition programs Our initiatives include informing legislators their communities providing resources assistance individual clients engaging state community groups antihunger efforts not only identifying barriers access across but also devising alternative solutions that strengthen local economies ensuring right all aim improve lives eliminate ABOUT UTAHNS AGAINST HUNGER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Introduction What Food Security Show Tell Bringing Farm Share Harvest Assessing Needs Overweight Undernourished Sitting down Local Policies Profile Survey This Viva Latinidad Looking Latest Trend Students Are Smart Future Directions Resources TABLE CONTENTS MAKING STONE SOUP INTRODUCTION evident from astounding number are insecure andor impoverished network still meeting Some neighbors being cared strong would hope reverse this situation must address insecurity where exists here home Furthermore look ourselves longterm vision ending one which come together reclaim system devise new ways ensure members have adequate nutritious foods conceptualizing reminded familiar childhood fable three weary travelers arrive night village bearing empty pot villagers themselves hide little they turn away But claim everything need fill water set over roaring fire After announcing making stone soup each traveler great ceremony pulls his pocket drops into Despite initial skepticism like say place take care pride having values help other through hard times everyone has chance succeed Yet live poverty That every ten people forty percent these children under age eighteen seventh highest rate tenth country lack enough ones basic without relying services defined uneasy painful sensation caused can lead malnutrition time Since inception almost thirty years ago been leading recognize important role Utahs plays helping lowincome last year put table addition supports provide participants nutritional economic benefits Stamp assisted while average daily participation Lunch was students They array organizations whether service providers nonprofits projects substance much meat vegetables Just spice adds flavor make worth eating elected officials responsible funding work viable better able Lastly growing numbers uniting behind innovative Binding broth several examples phenomenon farmtoschool gleaning security assessments school wellness policies profile significantly diverse relatively town residents beginning reconsider collective excited participate locallybased communitydriven create just sustainable you join own offer added Finally delicious overflowing enjoyed leave next day restored its past splendor thriving lesson never forgotten moral story clear Individually cupboards appear bare collectively feast contribution many lot entire Not fed shared sense responsibility anothers wellbeing see such Similar stones advocates leaders taking initiating various health WHAT COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY Imagine neighborhood city any group connected whose working healthy affordable farmer negotiates high principal fresh fruits meals cooperate another buy plot land start supported agriculture project boxes cooking tips recipes strategies manage meal preparation These collaborative result autonomous control what ideal were dream reality ready invigorate infrastructure movement encourages invest active multiple levels Through corporate supermarkets farmers markets gardens distinct web minimizes All families regardless income then purchase culturally sensitive ingredients allow them prepare wholesome elderly Beyond family sphere institutions schools centers partner actors area social justice workers religious construct overall quality life Communities already began some cases benefited economy given real stake how produced distributed Ranging geography Berkeley California Detroit Michigan concept resulted creative issues affected young old alike emerging leader among hopes implement models basis grassroots approach integrates existing more organic SHOWANDTELL BRINGING THE FARM SCHOOL Thankfully hundreds choosing model grown close farmtocafeteria developed out Schools products small serve cafeteria snacks Small tend favor practices stay business feed does travel far farm plate thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions delivery trucks gain healthier learn about works visit classroom build lasting relationships Salt Lake currently apples farms develop expand few alone directors want bring cafeterias half those responded interested serving locally facilitate process founded begun conversations identified distributors menus featuring farmfresh happy Remember lunch Cold limp French fries crunchy things macaroni cheese green jello bounced rubber ball sugary orange drink stained your upper lip had idea came didnt really find glance large standing outside First Presbyterian Church seemed strange assembly scampered between legs parents adults stood clustered chatting idly weather news veterans both event reclined lawn chairs snagged best seats surrounding oak trees reason brought Sunday morning based faith worship Rather arrived early nine oclock receive free annual cosponsored churches provides produce might otherwise Started twentythree enlists donate extra unpicked crops fall harvest Then volunteers ranging Boy Scout single glean farmland picking washing packaging distribute sites publicize oftentimes hand bilingual stamp applications pantry information waiting line dual focusing offers invaluable answering immediate involving larger helped distributing tons big thing become Weber State University gardeners youth even response increases comments Ina Sheehan president Communitybased needed encourage change SHARE HARVEST ASSESSING NEEDS When approaching potential problem collect necessary data get tried successful pieces missing Assessment CFSA follows same logic order identify available limitations calls attention gaps inform policymakers fix enhance nutshell comprehensive research carefully considers challenges faces goals creating practical concerns most exciting facet gives investigative tools review selfrun promotes unique enduring giving participant add her insight done greater level learning involved challenge him herself think she buys acquires helpful kinds eats regularly conducting often conjures terrible images long hours spent typing report technical charts unending lists figures casual yield valuable Standard datacollecting techniques interviews questionnaires personal view communitys Focus informal gathering twelve fifteen interview allows flexibility collected discussed Visuals maps graphs alternate easily interpretable method showing approaches acceptable appraise Because methodology evaluating sees starting point tackle terms collecting motivate stakeholders future incite changes rural urban ASSESSMENT TRUE FALSE United States today common than adult overweight obese Tens millions Americans reported facing person overweightobese OVERWEIGHT BUT UNDERNOURISHED obesity increased intake particularly less decreased physical activity society indulging treats offered vending machines fastfood joints exercise driving longer stretches watching television endlessly surfing net Such lifestyle trends generally contribute unhealthy weight While rates rising sectors disproportionately Households limited face difficult follow Many afford regular knowing coming presents additional stress Believe statements true crisis majority now million faced uncertain availability Whats surprising two How Rate Poverty Obesity Counties Bear River Central Davis Sout heastern Southwest Summit Tooele TriCounty Wasatch WeberMorgan Percentage Living Obese seems counterintuitive could preliminary suggests lies way households compensate may adopt patterns maximizing caloric caloriedense buying quantity rather overeating when overweightobesity documented primarily women Lowincome mothers sacrifice There evidence observed chronic famine scenario likely manifest similar habits grow older Certainly explanations why faster higherincome Determinants risk becoming genetics environmental influences Nevertheless crucial epidemic deserves special SITTING DOWN WITH JULIE METOS normally softspoken mildmannered transforms firedup energy conversation turns child mostrespected She channels passion chairperson coalition aimed environment kids achieve optimum academic performance January awarded grant Kellogg Foundation oversee implementation opportunity counts longtime supporter former board member Recently perspective obligation addressing eat very concerned because pediatric dietitian parent believes feel dreams heavier appearance know impacts ability well living professional national reflects changing inability prioritize education following trend younger puts serious diabetes asthma orthopedic problems during blood pressure heart disease types cancer earlier adulthood introduces unnecessary fairly population nationwide Would describe testing paradigm fitness scores unwise fluff something NSLP strategy teach principles good prevention Right makes positive impact worthwhile teaching believe depends district guidelines analyzed per week others variety fruit vegetable selection Also acquiesced fast teens nuggets pizza burgers burritos accepted there agricultural preferences Can speculate color suffer higher nonHispanic white Well economics certainly play recent immigrants knowledge American content acculturate factors Safety perceived concern allowed options Other marketing inexpensive speed changed traditional diet supersized should cant anytime issue obligated essential considered vital part peripheral effort achievement whole left Childhood personnel districts form before July Teams involvement team written recommendations use write committees presentations top states doing share committee keeping tabs monitor successes failures drafting controversial Vending requirement remains money poorly funded always cover gap contract meets Additionally typically discretionary administrator paperwork Putting typical mix machine step unwilling expense consequences second happens rights consumers talk bag Cheetos staff respond argument restrictions deny freedom choice dont beverages priced competitive illusion marketed since born advertised third vested interest restricting conducive dress codes restrict prohibit smoking campus INTERVIEW CONTINUED broad societal influence advertising design understand complexity beyond Interestingly nearby hear convinced option anticipate comparing around further along developing Presumably stronger related standards maybe accepting eager meaningful excellent least thats huge leap forward direction known difference initially receptive teams explore educate involve effectively specific interventions directly thus target plans LOCAL WELLNESS POLICIES Congress wanted confront student blueprint act Steve Forde House especially comes scored dismal shocked angry closings Jordan proposed off heated debates During legislative session again argued bill funds pay private class size licenses Children nothing candy soda trouble participating reduced recess period led restless sitting short periods Poor inactivity wrecking childrens chances thrive educational setting recognition cultivate minds nourish bodies mandated paying Year determined administrators teachers months fortyfour busy forming questions raised Should sold mandatory Will actually broccoli sauce Reaching consensus easy creation give charge unite determining value ecology taken perhaps institution revitalizing outdoor spaces deserve investment futures default ours bringing kind reform agree upon Competitive served USDA found Machines carte lines Concession stands stores Snack Bars From downtown snowy peaks Mountains seem reach touch dwellers visitors marvel extol hiking skiing trails isnt enjoy light powdery snow won Winter Olympics bid entrepreneurial commercial hub industries clustering citys center undergone renaissance revitalization buildings attractions demographic fastgrowing Latinoa sixteen below whereas closer Nearly seventy Ogdens schoolchildren qualify reducedprice wellestablished demographics increasing urbanization Recognizing cityscape investigation window undertaken fur trading outpost later became junction transcontinental railroad settled Mormons Today onefifth speak language English median compared square miles Glance OGDEN CITY PROFILE SURVEY THIS For desert Although lacking cacti tumbleweeds coyotes attributes dearth fullsize fullline forced shop outlying areas traveling neighboring towns foodstuffs supermarket approximately affects Coupled transportation financial demands finding becomes chore worst impossibility spirit questionnaire asked near input respondents fiftysix organized categories shopping final thoughts partnerships enlisted support surveys eight sneak peek places ever Farmers Market Why Does groceries breakfast anyone cholesterol Inside Look WalMa Supercent Asst ores Chain Preferenc Buyers Clubs hnic African MexicanMexican Latino White Asian Indian Catholic took disseminating sample snapshot female persons surveyed range ages filled speakers six either Mexican MexicanAmerican ETHNICITY FAVORITE GROCERY STORE WIC Stamps MedicareMedicaid Breakfast Bank Summer Pantry Population Gender Male Female Ethnicity ForeignBorn Use OverweightObese emerged helps image select trip minutes WalMart Supercenter means desire buffetstyle eateries Golden Corral Chinese buffets favorite garnering Sadly vast whopping utilize citing complementary facts heard located front indicated program specified meant gauge closely correlated compares qualitative Census Please recall selfreported except percents represents county PUBLIC SERVICES Greater themes regarding extracted accessible car rely walk fewer Eating employment status cultural preference amass verbal cooperative convert oasis High Cholesterol Heart Disease Blood Pressure Diabetes INDICATED HEALTH PROBLEMS Reflecting susceptibility suffered dietrelated ailment VIVA LATINIDAD TALKING LATEST TREND UTAHS FOREIGN BORN POPULATION Source Bureau Jensen BEBR Calculations fond memories biting taco crispy corn tortilla crackling against teeth blended perfectly savory juices shredded beef balanced lettuce tomatoes mountain simple encompass full cuisine visible marker ethnic burrito carts carnicerias Spanish marquees sprang obvious wave north west Rodeo Ogdentino newspaper Mexicana radio station representative explosion transforming show Latinosas composed largest after Whites modest estimates pointing businesses neighborhoods fact Latinoowned note elementary middle labor force outworking rest Response YRS Apart statistical sabor permeates Ethnic grocery experience carrying items nopales papaya appeal Latin trying capture flavors ambiance Ritas Bakery pool mirrors citywide Almost America arriving Mexico illustrates immigration eleven twenty Only emigrated prior Accounts substantiate scale speaking required hire translators Second Language ESL courses accommodating influx speaks emphasis sensitivity Tenochtitlan Mercado Herrera smells sounds street market industry Prices Maceys Albertsons exchanges conducted Various taquerias tamale stations fixtures corners mobile wheels exemplary entrepreneurship indications suggest readily adapting SURVEYED LATINOA YEARS USA You pick copy Hispanic yellow pages tune KSGO Radio Fiesta listen HEALTHY STUDENTS ARE SMART DISTRICT diversity strength enrichment wouldnt world looks concluded mother finished recounting turned unrecognizable unappetizing mush Her attentive listeners nodded agreement product effect four multipronged plaguing positively whom minority meaning minorities predominantly nonWhite represent vulnerable populations stand benefit allinclusive shy Debbie Hefner said director Thus strides Child Nutrition Programs sixty accordance swimming facilities opened afterschool includes coordinate medical print simplified drafted controlled Each establish council carried councils autonomy wellnessrelated activities undertake fairs walktoschool days experienced firsthand winning formula thorough answer gather let opinions argue respectfully compromise importantly lose sight goal handouts maintaining proper preparing easytodo Hilda brings maternal nourishing explains stepbystep lost enthusiasm job seen miracles happen altered spending behavior learned teacher accomplishment wonderful literacy skills thirteen oldest Its somewhat expansion realm natural progression original mission enrich specialized preschool curriculum Graduate Equivalency Degree GED complete Starts dedication enables concoct success EVEN START PROGRAM Galvez fiftysomething grandmother apron curly updo greets smile flourishes wooden spoon starts launches enthusiastic speech servings cannot impressed maneuvers Latina version Julia Childs pinch knowitall measure Four teaches course mainly registered Extension break cycle illiteracy improved socioeconomic immigrant Joan Triplett Literacy Parent Educator GDENWEBER ACTION PARTNERSHIP Drive Grant Avenue nondescript domeshaped redbrick building corner Street bustling OWCAP provider reaches forms room brightly colored space peppered magazines comfortable welcomes donated clothing adjoining month containing Pass glass doors case managers assisting Whether lending supportive ear dayto complications friendly employees successfully secure countless Additional parenting classes sessions occasional adding opportunities recesses warm buzz laughter initiative focuses integral branch floor instructing downstairs Tracy Socwell OWCAPs Service Block notes atmosphere playful combined sincere nurturing growth happiness assist selfsufficient drives empower MIDTOWN CENTER Every Friday conference festive potluck updates exchanged plates steaming salad baked potatoes delectable desserts recounts current events memorable visits patients ongoing fundraising weekly fare equal healthcare occupies position human uninsured traditionally Lisa Nichols executive Twenty safety nets subsidized government including dental primary mental preventative minimal dollar stretch seek grants uses sliding fee adjust payment match monthly Another Midtowns clinical outreach opendoor citizenship treatments presence central medically underserved undoubtedly enhanced inextricable link keenly aware concerning May moving complex Adams considerably expanding patient partnership parties consider directions Insecurity Increase Distribute Develop online application userfriendly Waive facetoface Launch Seniors Implement Universal Conduct summer stamps Ensure venues Set Provide incentive lowfat dairy eggs Raise targeted Promote development distribution languages Introduce Disseminate illnesses FUTURE DIRECTIONS Building Stress priority Encourage framework Emphasize acquisition award graduate equivalency degrees workforce marketability Projects Extend yearlong Publicize Undertake Monitor systems Create farmtopantry wwwactionforhealthykidsorg Nations Development Institute wwwfirstnationsorg Research wwwfracorg wwwogdenkutus Coalition wwwfoodsecurityorg wwwcensusgov Economic wwwersusdagov Data Toolkit wwwfnsusdagov Meals Policy wwwhealthutahgov wwwhearthighwayorg Issues httpwwwaltruenet altruesitefilespovertydatapublicationspovertyreport pdf Office wwwusoekutus Emergency Federal Annual Report forthcoming wwwuahorg RESOURCES NOTES copies 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| Improving Food Stamps in Alameda County and Beyond | Kevin Anderson | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | California, Domestic, Oakland | Improving Food Stamps in Alameda County and Beyond is based on an in-depth analysis of the Alameda County Social Service Agency’s internal processes and how they can… Read more “Improving Food Stamps in Alameda County and Beyond” | Emerson Fellow | Improving Food Stamps Alameda County and Beyond Recommendations Strengthen Social Services Agency Stamp Procedures Community Outreach Practices Kevin Anderson Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Bank Congressional Center February Table Contents Acknowledgementsp Forwardp Executive Summaryp Project Descriptionp Brief Overviewp Examining Service Agencys Application Processp Improve Proceduresp Strengthening Partnerships Countys Systemp Client Interview Tool For Denied Applicantsp Personal Reflection Experience Working for The the Bankp Appendices Background Federal Programp Glossaryp Office Visits Questionnairep Block Projectp Proposed Business Processesp Consent Release Information Formsp Acknowledgements Many extraordinary encouraging people have offered their knowledge feedback insight during course fivemonth field placement California supervisors Julia Martinez Elizabeth Gomez provided support guidance daily basis teaching tremendous amount about food stamps community challenges they face providing services lowincome individuals members Workgroup Melissa Daigle Jessica Bartholow Estelle Clemons Stephanie Nishio met with monthly provide overall project direction vision Aileen Carr Allegra Cira John Kelly Kristin rest staff encouragement throughout Most importantly all listed below inspired passion dedication bring serving needy residents best ideas contained this report belong following while any errors faults are mine alone Program Specialist Coordinator USDA Nutrition Western Region Statewide Manager Education Association Banks Action Partnership City Oakland Network Department Health Suzanne Ryan Associate Allison Pratt Director Policy Winnie Timothy Roberts FinancialCommunication Brigit Adamus San Francisco Barbara MkNelly Research Scientist Fellowship CoDirector Workforce Benefits Administration Assistance Committee FANOut Welfare Directors CWDA CDSS DHS WRO would also like extend special thanks clerical eligibility many whom interviewed examined stamp application process Finally thank who shared experiences system participating pilot testing client interview tool Forward program CHC bipartisan government nonprofit organization that seeks eradicate hunger developing leaders Each year places Fellows across country assignments out followed policy assignment Washington member twelfth class placed SSA ACCFB partner Bay Area was completed cost assessment various outreach models employed counties several west coast states including Summary During fall partnered develop countywide network increase participation rate Since initiative began Based Organizations CBOs prescreened over has experienced percent its NonAssistance NAFS caseload Despite these successes ultimately denied high applicants failing finish indepth analysis SSAs internal processes how can interface external efforts presents series suggestions improving processing crafted reports recommendations goal formulating effective viable local level Although particulars directed toward broad themes proposals applicable elsewhere Moreover undertaking focused examination countys from dual perspectives social agency CBO relevant United States should Develop phonein using hotline Ensure standardized procedure exists Emergency Streamline office orientation Increase number intake timeslots align them waiting room FSonly workers Continue expand language capabilities locations Promptly scan incoming mail available Explore consolidating duties work behind scenes prepare applications Consider reinstating modified expanded Contact Unit Formalize important procedural changes official Processes operating procedures Require four track ensure delivery advocates partnership Introduce authorization release information forms into Expand certification Move setup allows complete entire explore development electronic Blend new proposed Conduct media campaign Between November households receiving increased Participation Benefit Issuance Report Sacramento Available httpwwwdsscahwnetgovresearchDFAFoo_htm Description This culmination working designed both host organizations other interested reforming county programs narrative observations collection documents tools developed along way well useful set administration charged strengthening relationship between policies Pursuant those goals tracking through examine barriers approval Then conducted interviews assigned approximately understand processed interviewing applied but failed tested sample October December hope builds previous two years Rachel Lopez worked Los Angeles Regional comprehensive action items improve Californias Her issues such streamline conditions offices partnerships among service providers reduce state federal obstacles helped generate greater awareness major shortcomings facing levels Last Dennis Barrett Laura Tatum Fresno Tulare were tasked establishing respective much currently place They embarked ambitious highly successful involving creation task forces enrollment workshops Their nonassistance rates August involves whole especially networks oneon one assistance model harmonizes Having arrived framework already opposed been finetune Alamedas ways effectively potential applicability joint See Sharp Matthew Serving Solutions Publication Advocates Growing Wealth Central Valley FoodLink httpwwwdsscahwnetgovresearchrespdfDFADFAaugpdf permitted take step further offer based inhouse experience Along Brigits costeffectiveness study which will inform positive negative attributes popular help systems tailor techniques Our casestudy approach analyzes specific associated examines augment enhance tangible concrete evaluated addition think our projects aid adopted innovative refine implementing more dramatic initiating future first section provides background regarding second details findings sections three some strengthen area fifth intended uses learning six personal reflection Overview With million insecure residing today realistic solution pandemic seems require national response giant reach scope Volunteers churches pantries soup kitchens nation struggle meet immediate need vast group hard limited resources However unable sustainable lasting problem poverty America Even governments most basic safeguard against reveals crafting sweeping antipoverty legislation Just because appropriates money does not mean recent data indicates eligible received EWs determine entitled receive continually balance complex regulations requirements arise political compromises inherent legislative Here front lines onesizefitsall clashes intricacies cities making difficult poor prompted State Castner Schirm Reaching Those Need Rates Mathematica Inc initiate simplification measures found only accessing emergency despite fact surveyed income figure down possible indication faced obtaining Beginning late initiated Promotion involved training prescreening oneonone likelihood administer funding willingness organize partners instrumental enabling occur past continued held trained roughly prescreen date finding potentially sustained enroll than half generated preventing increasing could majority reasons failure essential attend facetoface bodes poorly nutrition expends personnel each time order must approvable located East Side stretching Berkeley north Fremont south Dublin Livermore possesses extremely diverse population twothirds coming Barthalow Chanse Ursula Marquez Lily Glesman Caroline Faces Facts administered oversees final interpretations author Ibid These numbers Lao Family Development lead There accurate record true total httpwwwdsscahwnetgovresearchDFA Foo_htm nonwhite mixedrace backgrounds terms minority groups breaks Asian Hispanic blackAfrican American racial nearly born foreign countries statistics live line average however considered five expensive makes even families slightly above threshold afford living expenses estimated family per Target Populations focus immigrant populations September gains Spanish Englishspeaking Individuals speak languages actually net decrease period sparking concern diversity ethnic Projects Steering convened benefits identified access complicated rules confusion public charge sponsor liability fear disclosing immigration status security fluent Middle Eastern engaged Census Metropolitan Transportation Commission httpwwwbayareacensuscagovcountiesAlamedaCountyhtm Poverty Spreads CNN Money httpmoneycnncomnewseconomypoverty_survey Worlds Expensive Cities June httpmoneycnncompfcostoflivingcnnyes Equal Rights httpwwwequalrightsorgwelfaressavghtm Economic Institute httpwwwepinetorgdatazone Budget httpwwwcbporg_mempdf refers without cash When someone receives welfare Temporary Needy Families TANF referred Public Immigrant Grant Request Submitted Process primary efficiently accurately assembled pool months First tracked isolate factors worker actions common denial Simultaneously cases categories standard taking consideration impact recently implemented determination called CalWIN describe modifications devised myself allow applicant ever visiting discuss conducting overview results present limitations current improvements drastic significant monetary costs Visiting Offices North Multiservice Eastmont SelfSufficiency Enterprise Eden serve different geographic within array clients CalWORKS MediCal General multiservice centers equipped variety open door meaning submit varies extent depending whether individual mailsin submits 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| The Outreach Aisle: A Showcase of Cost-Effectiveness in Food Stamp… | Brigit Adamus | 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), Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | California, Domestic, San Francisco | The Outreach Aisle: A Showcase of Cost-Effectiveness in Food Stamp Outreach explores methods of Food Stamp outreach used nationwide. The report measures the cost-effectiveness of each outreach… Read more “The Outreach Aisle: A Showcase of Cost-Effectiveness in Food Stamp Outreach” | Emerson Fellow | California Table Costs Community Based Organization Marys Center ITEM AMOUNT COST TOTALS Labor Food Stamp Outreach Coordinator hours per month Materials Bus Fare round trips times Total cost Approved applications Cost approved application Alameda County Bank training hour quarterly meeting Workbook book Refreshments Applications Benefits Average monthly activities Applicants Denied CostEffectiveness Analysis Independent Lao Family Development Associate year Chinese Flyers flyers General ACCFB from Prescreened clients Clients receiving mail person Completed for Stamps Pending with unknown outcomes Predicted Prediction calculated applying current approval rate all pending Statewide Network Washington State Region REGION ANNUAL Native American Tribe Administration TOTAL Activity ACTIVITY Administrative Rate Brief Contact approx minutes Intake Face Office Home Application Group Presentations Public Service Announcements Innovative Services Education funds National Council Aging Assistance INVOICED Contracts Raw Invoiced Excluded Standardized costs include rental space audit and indirect described the are total minus excluded Sources funding Federal Local Funds FFY Contacts more completed assistance assists standardized Alternatively Funded New York Nutrition Consortium NYS SUBCONTRACTOR Subcontractor NonFederally funded subcontractor nutrition education etc NOEP pre Reported Fiscal Year Individuals contacted Prescreenings Referred Day San Francisco Department Human salary benefits Eligibility Workers day employees Supervisors employee Program Director Clerks Technical Assistants Equipment Laptop Computer computers Desktop computer Dept Anthony Foundation Salary pay scale Comp Regular Employees hrs Volunteers Copying copies Furniture Donated Paper Ream colored paper Pens dozen Goody bagsgifts bags 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