Congressional Hunger Center

Title	Author	Year	Publication Type	Community Focus	Location	Description	Affiliation	Body
Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and…	Samantha Stevens	2017	Field Reports	School Staff, Youth	California, Domestic, San Jose	Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the product of qualitative interviews with stakeholders in Santa Clara and San Mateo… Read more “Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Samantha”	Emerson Fellow	Better Together Optimizing Summer Meal Programs Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Samantha Stevens Emerson National Hunger Fellow May Second Harvest Food Bank Table Contents Executive Summary Acknowledgements Background Federal Nutrition Methodology Findings Families Programming Collaboration PromotionOutreach Staffing Duration Capacity SpaceMeal Environment Barriers Program Optimization Schools Libraries CommunityBased Organizations Recommendations for Further Research Addressing Government State Local Corporations Foundations Advocates Office Education School Districts Additional Resources Grants Appendix Sources Thousands children counties rely free reduced price meals during the school year meet their basic nutrition needs summer months these same students still need healthy meal programs this libraries communitybased organizations faithbased institutions government agencies can all host areas where percent more child population qualifies reducedprice sites any aged under receive California are administered Department federally funded While crucial they dramatically underutilized compared Lunch lunch participants were reached County Countyiii When vulnerable hunger higher risk experiencing learning loss Therefore has made expanding access new goal This report draws from three main sources interviews with stakeholders involved Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats SWOT analysis evaluation Pediatric Advocacy Stanford Medicine titled Library Community Based Approach Insecurityiii identifies barriers optimizing proposes recommendations how community better support critical Conclusions program often improve its reach through simple solutions For example site may only expanded educational programming attract consistent volunteers run smoothly The optimization largely solvable not problems have easy solution most challenges assuaged increased collaboration heightened awareness creative use existing resources communities ensure that throughout work together achieve ultimate increasing childrens prevent food insecurity but also disadvantage lowincome entire academic careers infinitely grateful who contributed First foremost would like thank Cindy McCown Vice President Engagement Policy oversaw completion ensured had information contacts necessary succeed Her immense talent developing Harvests relationships allowed interview individuals every corner Banks service area guidance advice project possible Marie Pfeiffer Manager Meals Team her insights time must CFPA Action Center FRAC Coalition detailed input directors librarians nonprofit leaders others graciously speak about face Their deep knowledge commitment feeding humbling observations foundation findings conclusions represented errors misrepresentations mine alone Finally you Congressional staff Jose Sincerely Bill Each millions than million ate NSLP However when ends home fall victim without FSNP combating Service SFSP Seamless Option SSO extension serves thousands hungry stateadministered provide eligible depend upon FSNPs assistance families struggle put table Through live charge local schools nonprofits other These located serve two day cost participates mealtime federal reimburses mealsv participated Locally participation rates cause concern utilized while number was lower percentvii viii numbers indicate over Cost High negatively impacts childs ability learn health immediately nutritious increase security effect long term outcomes critically important low income likely experience Because breakfast usually spend addition per month which significant financial strainix because susceptible slide higherincome peers refers happens schoolx compounded return classroom behind wealthier foodsecure classmatesxi xii reteach what lost around student each yearxiii compounds years contributing achievement gaps leave several grade levels peersxiv supports cognitive function brain development mitigate effects lossvx insecure less graduate high pursue education earnings later lifexvi Health associated costs colds migraines stomach achesxvii Children households iron deficient physical developmentxviii Furthermore obese causes multiple negative including hypertension diabetes cardiovascular diseasexix result medical strains care systemsxx Source Kid Hungry Share Our Strength clear close gap Deloitte conduced behalf Campaign included Impact Extrapolation imagine national impact connected many securexxii billion reteaching could conserved reallocated teaching informationxxiii With decrease improved annuallyxxiv there potentially hospitalized annuallyxxv difficult predict level positive economic why been working part regional coalition aimed will now take leadership role broadening scope improving utilization priority Strategic Plan Yet order progress understand fully optimized purpose explore investment opportunities growth end intended well religious elected officials aims shed light providers implementations About There All state allows feed using rules regulations administer surrounding qualify reducedpriced FRPM Many times used enrolled administering designed camps migrant Youth Sports wish act sponsorsxxvi Sites least one following criteria participating individually mostly reimbursed either maximum snack registered camp organization dayxxvii Once attendance eat groups Sponsor sponsor communicates CDE administers group manages Sponsors sports teams childrenxxviii Site location safe supervised Vendor vendor prepares forprofit agency United States Agriculture USDA standards Types Open open receives Any Enrolled called closed provides FRMP based qualitative Insecurity conducted collected quantitative methods evaluate library gathered data presented produce indepth portrait perspective people them she pronoun refer respondents regardless gender maintain confidentiality Interviews administration exploratory study faceto semistructured collect representing style gain insight into expansion oversee operation see Criteria Selection selected fiveyear trending shows served From sponsors experienced substantial increases decreases between chose therefore large reaches identified geographic perspectives both Four interviewed Services Directors Kitchen Staff Librarians Organization Leaders Recruitment recruited via email telephone They given explanation Several originally did reply emails phone calls took place November January City evaluates amongst explores accessing shares participant libraryxxix Analysis convened conduct Facilitators YMCA encouraged describe believed strengths weaknesses threats After discussion category equipment labor constraints make kidfriendly staying within budget reported preparation spaces vary drastically Some kitchens equipped cook scratch fast Fast combination processed such premade frozen chicken patty paired madefromscratch items fresh buns Other heating capacities arrives prepackaged precooked Similarly workers know warming skill sets capacity kitchen different abilities alter preferences Generally adapt likings offer wider variety options altering prepare limited repeated prefer hot choices entrees cold opted exclusively offered again eaten cheaper vendors Another director serving easier utensils seating another noted typically prepared due shortages purchase company Duringthe able nice found parents liked trusted foodxxx exceed Healthy Free Kids Act requirements offers artificial flavors colors preservatives fructose corn syrup follow guidelines eating onsite struggling extra waste strict department Best Practices Scratch allow flexibility meeting satisfying Purchasing commodity meats saves money allocate quality ingredients Maintaining gardens purchasing exposes foods opportunity teach surveys give feedback apply menus recipes alike healthier stated situation accompany permitted adult guardians unless pay parent varies charging some cannot always afford even problem Parents eatbut whole family hate explaining One lamented just want everyone targeted paid adults keeps fostered enjoyed felt strengthened bondsxxxi External funding stay bond More participate successful captive audience majority attending known Extended Year ESY coding literacy dance came additional believe lack deters plummets departments doors until begins Sometimes Boys Girls Clubs walk nearby very librarian explained You big difference intentionally scheduled draw combine maximized members listed strength Including way enrichment services tandem reduce Parks Recreation Club daycares delineating roles complicated cases lunchtime 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SNAP Keeps Louisiana Strong and Healthy During Difficult Times	Sakeenah Shabazz	2017	Field Reports	Policymakers, Project implementers, Researchers	Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans	This report will explore the prevalence and connectedness of food insecurity and poverty in Louisiana, the role of SNAP in addressing those issues, and the far-reaching impacts… Read more “SNAP Keeps Louisiana Strong and Healthy During Difficult Times”	Emerson Fellow	February SNAP Keeps Louisiana Strong and Healthy During Difficult Times Emerson Hunger Fellow Sakeenah Shabazz Economic Policy Specialist Jeanie Donovan Executive Summary food insecurity are real experiences that impact thousands households our state urban rural areas from north south too many families struggle afford steady nutritious diet the ranked household with percent population reporting lack adequate during year Food closely tied economic challenges including unemployment underemployment low wages leave Louisianans without enough money purchase for their throughout month The response banks pantries faithbased organizations plays significant role fighting hunger through providing emergency but they cannot distribute regular basis meet needs all struggling most effective tool address prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly known Stamp federally funded administered states Department Child Family Services DCFS Since programs inception late has had measurable overall health security United States especially women children elderly adults fiscal billion federal benefits were distributed Ninety those income below poverty line Despite SNAPs ability reach times hardship incomeeligible not receiving program data indicate roughly persons participating leaving more than Exploring ways connect these opportunity improve outcomes whole unique safety net because designed responsive periods downturn Its structure entitlement programmeaning anyone who meets eligibility requirements entitled receive benefitsallows rolls grow shrink trends Most recently participation increased substantially when experienced job loss reduced Great Recession extra protected never before relied government assistance destitution also demonstrable stabilization recovery local economies impacted recession Through temporary increase benefit levels eligible participants generated activity critical time short helped keep table kept flow dollars businesses Given proven track record reducing its current funding Throughout history misconceptions about ideological opposition have prompted proposals cut fundamentally change nature These often include turning into blockgrant otherwise capping funds given limit total spending Doing would eliminate respond downturns changes industry could lead tightened standards waiting lists need help Worst number people bed hungry night which experience simply should occur wealthiest nation world This report will explore prevalence connectedness addressing issues farreaching impacts wellbeing Finally offer solutions improving efficiency effectiveness Part Insecurity Poverty both caused While measure provide sufficient members individuallevel results having eat USDA uses determine how access ongoing Relationship between hand Families dont earn make ends forced difficult decisions stretch limited includes skipping meals relying lowcost high calorie processed foods tradeoffs variety negative consequences individual When chances going places where prevalent there rates highest rate country nearly one five living six insecure High plague entire Gulf South region similarly alarming statistics Mississippi Alabama enjoy lower Source Analysis Census Population Data Center American Progress Talk Project httpstalkpovertyorgpoverty Rates FoodFood InsecurityInsecurityInsecurityInsecurity InsecurityInsecurity PovertyPoverty Remain After significantly stability across Many struggled home them fall deeper peaked nationwide end national been declining slowlydown however dropped less percentage point since postRecession peak down Louisianas heightened directly coincided Statewide risen Bureau Community Survey Individual Status Last Months Agriculture Research Service Household Security LouisianaLouisiana RatesHousehold RatesUS suffer disproportionately compared general same four Children every parish child northern East Carroll Parish affected Cameron lowest still Feeding America Map Meal Gap Senior citizens live fixed incomes increasingly risk Between seniors doubled rising particularly harmful whose continued depends caloric nutrient intake factors marital status arrangement education level For example three likely caring grandchildren senior consistently higher average aged older among while remained fairly constant Insecure HHsChildren HHs Parishes Highest InsecurityChild National Foundation End State Supplement Disability along important factor Nationwide adult unable work due disability Disabilities ones earning potential other may care People disabilities medical expenses special adaptive equipment placing additional strain Whats transportation mobility some only compound Must Reduce decrease suffering must residents ensure leaders implement employment opportunities wealth Until takes bold steps necessary create economy works everyone protect strengthen like vulnerable groupsincluding working poor disabled elderlyto basic StatesUnited Response Overview efficient can use fight against provides form Electronic Benefit Transfers EBT lowincome used grocery items supplement budgets lifts millions above each reduces Still improvements maximize effectively wake regional natural disasters financial emergencies allowed expand individuals then retract rebounded recipients decreased slowly recoveredfrom million December November recover continues play crucial History serving countrys populations today original was implemented altered Congress over President Kennedy signed executive order initiating Pilot Johnson Act making permanent expanded Carter establishing expanding purchasing options Benefits became available electronic transfer cards renamed Effective Lowering Participation study FNS found associated depending composition Another USDAs months leading enrollment hardest lowfood sampled very enrolling Within few suggesting ameliorative effect Integrity Efficiency documented fraudulent Just trafficked meaning sold cash rather purchases aggressively pursues retailers engage trafficking permanently disqualified accepting criminal convictions recovered fraud lie application participate administrative agencies together combat consumer penalize misuse cited accuracy distribution boasting delivery correct truly efficiently operated relatively costs allocated went Eligibility Requirements qualify certain criteria related assets citizenship Federal apply applicants though flexibility determining asset limits minor rules following applied Income Assets deductions maximum allowable family unless member case Citizenship Undocumented immigrants ineligible undocumented parents social behalf Employment already least hours week Register sponsored training Not voluntarily quit reduce Take offered experiencing waiver allows ablebodied dependents ABAWDs meeting currently this requires register Workforce Commission Business Career Solutions continue Who All parishes included participated beneficiaries counties similar metro Twothirds More earned size stopgap get such spell grandchild length receives outlined Households required exceed established longer Close using declined again price oil workers themselves out Some regions plagued double digit lifeline communities consistent whether instability particular sector longterm growth Fiscal Year Does Reach IncomeEligible enrolled reached estimated Barriers addressed later section SNAPSNAPRecipientsRecipientsRecipientsRecipients Recipients RecipientsRecipients PopulationPopulation Below Demographics Characteristics Nearly benefitted largest demographic group age young infants toddlers ages Share under years old Preschool Receiving Total Percent Budget Priorities Seniors received representing Although smaller fraction longevity Unfortunately SeniorsSeniors Adults DisabilitiesDisabilitiesDisabilities AbleAbleAbleAbleBodied Bodied Working Age AdultsAge Reasons vary oftencited reasons stigma isolation confusion difficulty process Poor Unemployed frequently led pay bills Thirty monthly leaves far per familys Distribution Participating Selected Countable Sources unexpected statewide moved closer prerecession hardhit West reflecting urgent greater TANF GeneralGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneralAssistanceAssistanceAssistanceAssistance AssistanceAssistanceAssistanceAssistanceAssistance SSI Earned IncomeEarned UnitedStates StatesStates Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Persons Caretakers resource rely solely spouse serves preschool exemption expected seek attend school AbleBodied Without Dependents small October accounting cases qualified requirement any period Due persistent threemonth Governor John Bel Edwards Rate January JanuaryUnemployment Vary Greatly ParishUnemployment CarrollEast CarrollParish ParishParish CarrollWest did workforce development center beyond find stable There direct correlation highlighting ABAWD JSRI Training Programs made aid finding educational satisfy recipient minimum does designing jobtraining supports intended deal jobloss skill building Historically underutilized new innovations rise promising models Oct Able SNAPDependents ParishLouisiana Correlation operate Job LaJET Rapides Orleans Caddo Lafayette Ouachita rest support LWC via Helping Individuals HiRE LWCs online jobs portal Enrollment several formal informal barriers Formal policies put place bar They convicted drug felony calendar after completed sentence arbitrary policy hinders exoffenders reintegrate society liquid worth discourages savings encourages spend comply entirely disqualifying noncompliant Informal hinder Lack information hardtoreach aging foster nonEnglish speakers Difficulty completing lengthy complex recertification processes Low near threshold Impact Stability antihunger helps extent severity allowing towards nonfood utilities childcare according Very resources bridge gap determines person equivalent meal Thrifty Plan TFP amounts agency developed standard minimal cost assumes around difference contribution argue based inadequate choosing cheaper nutritional value running From Measure SPM showed noncash lifted taken account drops means absence Economies spent stores increases creates Moodys Analytics estimates dollar generates acts stabilizing force disbursed authorized Using multiplier generate That equals annually Activity Generated Average statewidemonth Estimated Recipiency Level Monthly Costs Multiplier Mark Zandi Assessing Macro Stimulus positive being connected generating Loss Enrolled Dec Incomeeligible lost annual See Previous Chart Health Impacts Negative dietrelated disease recent obesity maintaining academic performance attention difficulties long run stamps start even born Pregnant mothers onset pregnancy iron deficient give birth underweight babies deficiency anemia Increased strong attainment earnings selfsufficiency productivity healthier stronger quarter weakens immune system result hospital stays Compared financially secure depression physical poorer quality life alone close day DietRelated Diseases Obesity heart hypertension diabetes common conditions grouped category metabolic syndromes diseases childhood University Diabetes Association reported developing ten diagnosed addition medication healthy eating component managing interfere management strict needed stress might cause skip makes contributor Farmers Markets markets great buy fresh produce farmers market customers matching locally grown Crescent City Market New operates Match doubles Conclusion necessity human chronically hard Sadly reality face imperative therefore tools Otherwise 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NEW YEAR, NEW WAIVER: RECOMMENDATIONS for CONNECTING ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT…	Alysha Alani		Field Reports	ABAWDs, Advocates (including legal advocates)	Domestic, Seattle, Washington	This report will outline the impact of the waiver loss as well as two state-sponsored options available to ABAWDs to meet SNAP (Basic Food) work requirements: Workfare… Read more “NEW YEAR, NEW WAIVER: RECOMMENDATIONS for CONNECTING ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS to BASIC FOOD in KING COUNTY, WA”	Emerson Fellow	NEW YEAR WAIVER February Alysha Alani Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow RECOMMENDATIONS for CONNECTING ABLEBODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS BASIC FOOD KING COUNTY CONTENTS Acknowledgements Executive Summary Background Satisfying the Work Requirements Data RISE Workfare County Waivers Basic Food Employment Training Appendix References and Further Reading Recommendations OnePager Massachusetts Exemption Supplement Nonprofit Guide including DSHS Volunteer Agreement Activity Report wwwUWKCorg United Way King organization working together build community where people have homes students graduate families are financially stable Second Avenue Seattle Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Fellows Program social justice program that trains inspires sustains leaders gain field experience fighting hunger poverty through placements based organizations across country policy Washington bridges communitybased efforts national public with particular emphasis racial equity wwwhungercenterorg North Capitol This report was prepared under supervision Lauren McGowan Director Financial Stability her mentorship encouragement insight Teamwork makes dream work Corinna Adams Manager State Department Social Health Services sharing knowledge expertise support Christina Wong Public Policy Northwest Harvest Sara Robbins Benefits Legal Assistance Solid Ground Luanne Serafin Staff Attorney Justice Project being generous their time feedback tirelessly improve lives opportunities ABAWDs Melissa Ford Shah PhD Senior Advisor accommodating many data requests Troy Burgess BFET Consultant Alice Fong Initiatives Albert Ramirez Congressional Center his guidance Apprentice Nontraditional Women Asian Counseling Referral Auburn Bank Cares Earthcorps Elizabeth Gregory House FareStart Intervention Issaquah Multiservice Neighborhoood Pike Market Port Jobs Puget Sound Labor Agency Goodwill Industries Initiative Snoqualmie Valley Hospital TRAC Associates Tukwila Pantry YWCA Special thanks Many staff participant following thoughts visions better ABAWD programming EXECUTIVE SUMMARY recent loss limit waiver threatened benefits thousands ablebodied adults without dependents will outline impact well two statesponsored options available meet SNAP requirements Additionally offer recommendations quantity quality accessibility these funding capacity building advocacy Expand Housing Ready Crisis Resilient AmeriCorps teams responsibilities include screening status requirement exemptions colleges Regional Access Points free tax preparation sites Connect programs placing trained members local offices make referrals Create resource service providers detailing offerings eligibility criteria employment outlook other factors more efficient appropriate individuals needs wants Support addition Comparable accepted form participation Fund collaborations between legal aid provide assistance vacating sealing process can clear criminal history records prospects legislation ban box increase reentry WikiComons Not only does help millions put food table positively impacts economy Over half been unemployed past months Unemployment itself decredentialing Studies show prospective employers favor consistent histories over similarly qualified applicants large gaps resumes quarter formerly incarcerated These join least million Americans who face additional barriers top employer discrimination like access business drivers license consequences incarceration disproportionately affect communities color making this issue Every leads economic activity order ensure continuity important understand unique challenges they securing living wages should actively towards maintaining expanding population whose recently Economic context Todays gig lends inconsistent hours unstable incomes not mention having bear front costs insurance expenses traditionally provided Such month variability results churning out which has destabilizing within household creates unnecessary tension longterm earned imperative meeting immediate immune such instability Some primarily Kings internal strategic direction alleviate insecurity aims preliminary exploratory analysis Workare see how could met one year after went into effect WHY MATTERS For example Personal Responsibility Opportunity Reconciliation Act PRWORA placed Supplemental Nutrition state period unless specific exemption Time Limit High unemployment rates years resulted states qualifying statewide waivers Even expired were eligible apply geographic January reintroduced first since before recession CBPP longer introduced part Mississippi South Carolina West Virginia elected impose even though still live adult age range physically mentally unable hoursweek average outside NOT disabled Muckleshoot Reservation pregnant chronically homeless cannot find unit minor children receiving care elderly person themselves enrolled high school college participate drug alcohol treatment applying disabilitybased SSI SSDI ABD Worker Comp etc Refugee Cash Matching Grant Funds source Budget Priorities FNS allocates use fit granted category used participants study informed began accruing given days notice losing due nonparticipation PIERCE SNOHOMISH YAKIMA Olympia WHATCOM OKANOGAN LEWIS SPOKANE CLALLAM MUCKLESHOOT RESERVATION Snohomish Pierce Counties except cities Lakewood Tacoma subject All counties exempt federal limits allows define WAs clock started did count any received allotted prior operates fixed frame same everyone Essentially means receive December Beginning slate wiped clean all reeligible another ALL from residents also satisfy combination ways WORK ENROLL PARTICIPATE volunteering nonprofit several approved training hoursmonth includes inkind goods services rental income actual number client works Resources Initiate Successful Programs Needs RSEN project Workforce Innovation WIOA Limited English Proficiency LEP Pathway SJI Division Vocational Rehabilitation See required calculated dividing benefit amount minimum wage hour EXCEPT Key may total full certain resets when cut off reapply regain applications remain open PROFILE Note Participating set recipients affected would March potentially lost beginning April THE NUMBERS Number participating Exempt old male included Gender female RaceEthnicity unavailable Total felony conviction Participation among Nonexempt September Types nonexempt satisfied ultimate goal financial independence skill acquisition personal responsibility gainful According provides education assisting clients attaining career technical noncollege CBO contractors exclusively Temporary Needy Families TANF WorkFirst FAP Assessment Case management Job readiness Education equivalency industryspecific search placement Participant reimbursements transportation child housing clothing skillwage progression CBOs Apprenticeship ANEW CARES Courage REACH Plus Reaching Employability Achieving Career Habits Neighborhood NHWA Office Immigrant ORIA PSTC Federation Service RFSC SGI World Relief funded thirdparty reimbursement model funds responsible finding match purpose explored Findings Challenges Providers Participants must enroll anyone terminated Eligibility Criteria confusing messaging about classification Transportation Messaging Communication forced comply motivated opportunity those voluntarily Required documentation tracking complicated consuming different funder Administratively heavy lack affordable rent utility Voluntold especially case managementheavy quarterly submit questions via general email address but response improved hard good interested industry comprehensive list Provider Network Additional Barriers basic life skills selected lottery end interviews There central location reference manager interviewed identified poor understanding barrier recruitment enrollment knowing satisfying possibly feeling compelled although there choose variety levels engagement job interview versus viewing solely educating bus passes gas cards Funding changes follow volunteer coordinators agencies exchange best practices advice directed explain why beneficial them Better outreach materials What need emergency rentutility transporation professional Top Mental health issues resume Longterm Formerly Refugees Substance abuse current Criminal record Limits industries retail healthcare childcare navigate market friendly Homelessness Outreach Placement notified starts reliant selfsufficiency optional Theory because didnt leaves increasing Qualifying They directly churn reasons falling 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Agency Advocacy Toolkit	Alex Boyd	2018	Field Reports	Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia	Philabundance Agency Advocacy Toolkit is a resource intended to enable food pantry, soup kitchen, and other direct service providers to effectively advocate on behalf of state and … Read more “Agency Advocacy Toolkit”	Emerson Fellow	Agency Advocacy Toolkit Introduction The Purpose this This toolkit intended serve resource support Philabundances partner agencies their efforts fight hunger providing tools and tips about how effective antihunger advocate Each individual organization that Philabundance reaches through our work has unique perspective Some are volunteers some issues food insecurity the professional level many have personal histories tie channeling these different perspectives into advocacy can elevate voices people strive for fair equitable policies end community you any questions interested training opportunities your agency reach out 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Dead Ends: Assessing transportation barriers among the Able-Bodied Adults Without…	Maria Cristina Chicuén	2018	Field Reports	ABAWDs, Urban Communities	Chicago, Domestic, Illinois	Dead Ends: Assessing Transportation Barriers among the ABAWD Population in Illinois is the culmination of Maria Cristina’s work at the Illinois Hunger Coalition, where she spent her … Read more “Dead Ends: Assessing transportation barriers among the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) population in Illinois”	Emerson Fellow	Assessing transportation barriers among the AbleBodied Adult Without Dependents ABAWDs population Illinois Dead Ends Hunger Free Community Report February Mara Cristina Chicun Emerson National Fellow Contact Information This report was prepared for Coalition part Chicuens fellowship with Congressional Center All information collected this gathered from September through For more about publications mentioned please contact directly you may email them mchicuenhungercenterorg Table Contents Executive summary Brief history and work requirement policy ABAWD shortcomings Transportation affecting Exploring alternative solutions Conclusion recommendations Work requirements recipients government assistance programs GAPs have long been fixture conservative public aid Improvements national state unemployment rates facilitated enactment welfaretowork specifically targeting ablebodied adults without dependents per United States Department Agricultures USDA Food Nutrition Services FNS person between ages who has not disabled certain such Supplemental Assistance Program SNAP must comply qualifying activities least hours month continue receiving benefits does fulfill they only receive months within year period are subject time limit experiencing labor surpluses above eligible waiver exempting list Labor Surplus Areas published DOL Part One Page Although data provided USDAFNS critical assessing each economic outlook conditions there other pieces that taken into consideration when granting Namely undiagnosed mental health issues nontraditional dependent care should factored heavily waivergranting process There interagency collaboration previously agencies DOT Health Human DHHS requests The these would capture nuances states create holistic picture complex following focuses Employment Training program based research conducted during focused primarily faced predominantly featuring Chicago Cook County areas intention highlighted offered found Two debate social circles dating back than years ago According recent New York Times article Whos Anyway Emily Badger Margot SangerKatz English lawmakers utilized terminology better classify deserving versus undeserving poor were people physically incapable supporting themselves those did impairments goes describe how community members church wardens parish overseers ones determining merited exemption extrinsic factors preventing working Today exemptions could include living surplus area being chronically homeless pregnant others communitybased assessment model longer existence replaced DHHSled taskforce frontline caseworkers Entrusting staff responsibility classifying potential task exacerbates arbitrary notions deserves means complying objective rules originally subjective viewpoints held decisionmaking power like positioned identify need due their daily facetoface interactions Frontline administrative capacity sit out make determinations which why format serve Regardless making judgment call polls shown general consensus regards across party lines Public opinion surveys show nationallyrepresentative sample agree That survey administered jointly American Enterprise Institute Los Angeles reflected percent said its require seek participate training able Almost twenty after passage Personal Responsibility Opportunity Reconciliation Act codified law sentiment opposing free riders still alive well Three Figure Question Survey Attitudes toward Poor Poverty Welfare August November granted specific counties met DuPage one locality qualify mandated beginning January served insightful case study given small size relative whose caseload nears tens thousands However timeframe enough analyze countys Nevertheless sources discuss overall effectiveness outcomes major takeaway can summarized way jobs nor employers hire searching Assuming imposition will translate meaningful sustainable employment considerably harmful incorrect presumption provide incentives nonABAWDs Even seeking willing guarantee find aligned Finding longterm further hindered nonvisible nonphysical having prior felony conviction disorder needing supportive services language interpretation decided focus most overwhelming barrier unequal inequitable access face host transportationrelated hinder ability attain maintain Ohios Franklin approximately residing lack valid drivers license reliable get Illinoisspecific issue conversations providers EPIC revealed similar trend stands opportunities Personalized Individualized Career planning Because pilot project funded researchcollection phase allowed overview giving details affect experimental nature released projects end Source Service Evaluation Pilots key point concern vicissitudes participants received subsidies ride Transit Authority CTA trains buses financial completion date own location rely shortterm fare help becomes greater considering close proximity nodes but actual hubs manufacturing construction outside accessible equitable visual Metropolitan Agency Planning CMAP highlights dissonance job centers accessibility Four Local transit availability evidenced map commuter southern portion traveling north lower both your home region where employed seen shaded white sharply contrasted teal display high numbers local suggested significant number live mostly congregated western sides county situation demonstrates individuals car otherwise consistent form keeping abiding unsurmountable challenge Policies strive move towards selfsufficiency assess structural inequality present heart infrastructure mandate else risk losing striving Five Despite system external exist ease burden Job Access Reverse Commute JARC implemented wave welfare reform taking Clinton administration mids reverse commute came result Government Accountability Office GAO several points tension inclusive findings ring true today despite old entrylevel retail wholesale sectors located suburbs quarter mile stop Some rails too expensive lowincome wage earners Shifts typically nonpeak added travel spatial mismatch additional impediment single mothers young children day represented highest northern same urban core jobstransit conundrum results vicious cycle inability arrive place visuals below detail companies funding grants initiatives facilitate workers commuting needs Walgreens particularly important because company purchased four passenger transport disabilities workforce Anderson South Carolina facility distribution center exhaustive solution figure pickup step forward ensuring unable independently progress deterred Brookings Institution poses question sustainability Programs cycles problems impacting often marginalized class While overhauling cities feasible option take upon ensure lowwage especially depending affordable respectable getting cannot simply private vehicle costs addition housing expenses claim families household income investments readily consider connectivity places promote equity needle favor BandAid applied systems adequate service coverage Recommendations Under Trump administrations directive slowly GAP first recently Medicaid Housing Urban Development announced imposing order These policies mantra aspire achieve Such however fall short persistence poverty prevent truly selfsufficient Instead cause trouble segment already struggling ends meet understand peoplecentered consistently left force systemic impeding Further worsen affected lose less money purchase food medicine secure stable Future away substitute improved vocational formerly incarcerated expanding limited disposable demanddriven deserts gaps goal then foundations mobility freely adequately available all References Retrieved October httpswwwfnsusdagovsnapablebodiedadults withoutdependentsabawds Description httpswwwdoletagovprogramslaborsurpluscfm Able Bodied talk httpswwwnytimescomupshotmedicaidablebodiedpoor politicshtml Adults httpswwwfnsusdagovsnapablebodiedadultswithoutdependents abawds httpwwwaeiorgwpcontent uploadsPovertySurvey_AEI_LosAngeles Times_Toplinepdf Requirement TimeLimited Benefits Starting httpwwwdhsstateiluspageaspx item Newkirk Requirements Why Not Jobs Guarantee httpswwwtheatlanticcompoliticsarchivemedicaidworkrequirements jobsguarantee Carlson Rosenbaum KeithJennings Who Are LowIncome Childless Facing Loss httpswwwcbpporgresearchfoodassistance whoarethelowincomechildlessadultsfacingthelossof snapin Ohio Association Foodbanks Comprehensive Experience httpadminohiofoodbanksorguploadsnewsABAWD_Report_ vpdf See slide Barriers 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CalFresh: The Most Vital Anti-Hunger Intervention in San Diego County	Rosa Rada	2018	Field Reports	SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Students	California, Domestic, San Diego	CalFresh: The Most Vital Anti-Hunger Intervention in San Diego County provides an overview of food insecurity in San Diego County, highlighting issues unique to the region. Through … Read more “CalFresh: The Most Vital Anti-Hunger Intervention in San Diego County”	Emerson Fellow	CalFresh The Most Vital AntiHunger Intervention San Diego County Rosa Rada Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Coalition February Acknowledgements This report was written and prepared the Quantitative data for this with Research Director Heidi Gjertsen Qualitative form stories were made possible Coalitions partnerships Home Start State University Southwestern Community College Please note that views expressed are author not necessarily represent Congressional Center Ave Ste wwwsandiegohungercoalitionorg Suite Washington wwwhungercenterorg Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Overview Immigrants Refugees Native Americans Homeless iii Veterans Food Insecurity Insecure Population Rates Demographics Root Causes Living Wage Jobs Cost Time Transportation Policies Household Individual Characteristics Persistent Historical Inequality Reality III Numbers Assistance Sources Program SNAP Largest Federal Effective Safety Net Benefits Economy Fraud Negligible California Case Study Impact Students Student Stories Overall Themes FirstTime Applicants Alumni Conclusion known its yearround warm weather lengthy stretches beaches parks palmtreelined streets While vacation paradise many residents have enough food active healthy life insecurity serious problem disproportionately affects women people color singleparent households living disabilities result poor choices individuals but complex relationship between ability acquire maintain wage job cost time transportation assistance policies enduring historical inequalities county like staggeringly high limited availability affordable housing jobs often forgo pay other basic expenses federally Supplemental Nutrition formerly stamps largest most effective antihunger intervention Nationally there growing body research indicates highly safety net benefits economy while producing negligible amount fraud vital throughout Between kept Californians out poverty including children has provided tremendous economic well contributing about billion Californias However room efficient program reach more eligible far too who receiving because guidelines excessive paperwork lack awareness One powerful ways individual can break cycle contribute society through obtaining college degree facing rising costs education students experiencing alarming rates experienced previous days For these essential ensuring they focus their studies achieve academic success Ending all those insecure requires increased investment square mile encompassing City sits base Southern adjacent Mexico According American Survey estimates Countys population making nation Pacific Coastal boasts Its brings steady stream tourists competitive real estate market same home relatively large immigrants refugees homeless veterans diverse White Hispanic Asian refugee hub continues despite recent federal changes reduce number arrivals majority years been from Iraq Iran also Census approximately currently live comprising total immigrant largely comprised Philippines being second group only least one parent headed small reservations than any United States Due part countys experiences rate homelessness January counted Since unsheltered sheltered decreased naval military installations Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard contributes sizable nearly thirdhighest raw country Department Agriculture USDA defines consistent access person may need use emergency supplies eat less sufficient survive buy expensive foods order refers personal physical sensation discomfort arises existing uses measurements hunger paper will primarily term understanding equally concerning interrelated latest estimatesA indicate represents adults below Poverty Level always More lowincome half household Latino quarter Nearly single citizens noncitizensB Estimates determined August These reliable uptodate information exists They based analysis Health Interview CHIS administered UCLAs Policy Noncitizen includes without Citizenship Lawful Permanent Residents green card holders visa undocumented DemographicsCD men disabled noncitizens working employed fulltime defined hoursweek parttime
Community Champions Guide for Afterschool & Summer Youth Meals	Valery Martinez	2018	Field Reports	Children	California, Domestic, San Diego	… Read more “Community Champions Guide for Afterschool & Summer Youth Meals”	Emerson Fellow	Community Champions Guide for through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Programs AFTERSCHOOL SUMMER YOUTH MEALS TOOLKIT BECOMING COMMUNITY CHAMPION ARE YOU Looking ways help improve your community Passionate about ending child hunger Interested connecting youth group free afterschool summer meals you checked any all boxes above can become Champion make difference Anyone Become Parents guardians teachers students concerned members bring expand CACFP SFSP ages under The provides following information empower fight against implementing increasing access eligible program must provide care children after school weekends holidays vacations during year This operate where are reducedprice regularly scheduled enrichment educational activities homework tutoring music lessons arts crafts etc site supervision meal service throughout months when out June August also located Summer take place playgrounds parks churches recreation centers other places congregate For additional how organizations sponsor andor please refer toolkits that accompany San Diego Hunger Coalitions Free Kids Report Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Key Terms III Reducing Child Connecting with Local AfterschoolSummer Program Increasing Participation Meals Adding VII Additional Resources VIII Appendix Acknowledgments Endnotes guide was created Valery Martnez Emerson National Fellow Coalition Congressional Center EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Across more than million live food insecure households means family does not always have enough active healthy life Unfortunately number who County receiving FRPM Out enrolled them color addition physical socialemotional issues lack consistent nutritious impacts childs ability fully engaged focused daily Throughout day many these may depend served relieve their focus schoolwork However Whether its hours need foods ensure development Fortunately made possible Department Agriculture fill gap living underserved communities has developed two federal nutrition programs Adult Care supervise sheds light different get involved local encourage support reimbursable document stepby step determine neighborhood introduce into Lastly this highlights resources further champion Overall part collaborative research planning effort end report firstofitskind analysis regions implementation federally funded both districts nonprofits Ensuring especially important early years childhood Numerous studies show crucial Without risk developing anemia asthma weaker immune system among physicalrelated insecurity impact deteriorating mental health depression anxiety behavioral emotional problems INTRODUCTION KEY TERMS United States adults AtRisk Afterschool Meal type reimbursements snacks areas least CommunityBased Organization CBO Nonprofit groups work level residents person builds knowledge Stakeholder Refers anyone affected could new Stakeholders individuals government officials businesses stake interest ReducedPrice meet income eligibility guidelines breakfast lunch supper similar nutritional content calories include five components milk grain protein servings fruit vegetables includes three vegetable grains common sites offer one details see appendix Site organized Examples schools camps housing projects migrant Indian reservations Open Are serve dropin Closed only Camp receive payments School Services Director professional possesses tasks oversees menu operations within district Snack snack alternative source less full requires Sponsor Agency Public private institutions handle financial administrative operational aspects sponsors public nonprofit authorities colleges universities units county municipal state governments taxexempt REDUCING CHILD HUNGER YOUR CONNECTING WITH LOCAL PROGRAM trusted resource perfect area 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cdecagovdsshsn cacfpcentermapasp Click Filter Records zip code city Focus labeled RISK SITE ATR Types column Contact Name phone respond contacting MEAL TYPE WHEN PROVIDED DESCRIPTION Breakfast Reimbursable Includes Lunch Similar meat fruits Nutritional Only going operation communitybased Template posts template found HERE Hungrys Online dont forget Sample Facebook Post FREE friends fun Many kids teens staying spending XXXXXXXXX insert webpage Residents Twitter SummerMeals Find calling texting FOOD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ENDNOTES integrates provided leading national relief All included intended technical assistance seeking implement most promising solutions Share our Strengths Facts Retrieved February httpswwwnokidhungryorgwhowearehungerfacts httpswwwsandiegohungercoalitionorghungerfreekids Data Statistics httpswwwcdecagovds Health Impact Poverty Insecurity Poor WellBeing httpfracorgwpcontentuploads hungerhealthimpactpovertyfoodinsecurityhealthwellbeingpdf Study Social Policy Early Childhood 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Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and…	Samantha Stevens	2017	Field Reports		California, Domestic, San Jose	Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the product of qualitative interviews with stakeholders in Santa Clara and San Mateo… Read more “Better Together: Optimizing Summer Meal Programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties”	Emerson Fellow	Better Together Optimizing Summer Meal Programs Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Samantha Stevens Emerson National Hunger Fellow May Second Harvest Food Bank Table Contents Executive Summary Acknowledgements Background Federal Nutrition Methodology Findings Families Programming Collaboration PromotionOutreach Staffing Duration Capacity SpaceMeal Environment Barriers Program Optimization Schools Libraries CommunityBased Organizations Recommendations for Further Research Addressing Government State Local Corporations Foundations Advocates Office Education School Districts Additional Resources Grants Appendix Sources Thousands children counties rely free reduced price meals during the school year meet their basic nutrition needs summer months these same students still need healthy meal programs this libraries communitybased organizations faithbased institutions government agencies can all host areas where percent more child population qualifies reducedprice sites any aged under receive California are administered Department federally funded While crucial they dramatically underutilized compared Lunch lunch participants were reached County Countyiii When vulnerable hunger higher risk experiencing learning loss Therefore has made expanding access new goal This report draws from three main sources interviews with stakeholders involved Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats SWOT analysis evaluation Pediatric Advocacy Stanford Medicine titled Library Community Based Approach Insecurityiii identifies barriers optimizing proposes recommendations how community better support critical Conclusions program often improve its reach through simple solutions For example site may only expanded educational programming attract consistent volunteers run smoothly The optimization largely solvable not problems have easy solution most challenges assuaged increased collaboration heightened awareness creative use existing resources communities ensure that throughout work together achieve ultimate increasing childrens prevent food insecurity but also disadvantage lowincome entire academic careers infinitely grateful who contributed First foremost would like thank Cindy McCown Vice President Engagement Policy oversaw completion ensured had information contacts necessary succeed Her immense talent developing Harvests relationships allowed interview individuals every corner Banks service area guidance advice project possible Marie Pfeiffer Manager Meals Team her insights time must CFPA Action Center FRAC Coalition detailed input directors librarians nonprofit leaders others graciously speak about face Their deep knowledge commitment feeding humbling observations foundation findings conclusions represented errors misrepresentations mine alone Finally you Congressional staff Jose Sincerely Bill Each millions than million ate NSLP However when ends home fall victim without FSNP combating Service SFSP Seamless Option SSO extension serves thousands hungry stateadministered provide eligible depend upon FSNPs assistance families struggle put table Through live charge local schools nonprofits other These located serve two day cost participates mealtime federal reimburses mealsv participated Locally participation rates cause concern utilized while number was lower percentvii viii numbers indicate over Cost High negatively impacts childs ability learn health immediately nutritious increase security effect long term outcomes critically important low income likely experience Because breakfast usually spend addition per month which significant financial strainix because susceptible slide higherincome peers refers happens schoolx compounded return classroom behind wealthier foodsecure classmatesxi xii reteach what lost around student each yearxiii compounds years contributing achievement gaps leave several grade levels peersxiv supports cognitive function brain development mitigate effects lossvx insecure less graduate high pursue education earnings later lifexvi Health associated costs colds migraines stomach achesxvii Children households iron deficient physical developmentxviii Furthermore obese causes multiple negative including hypertension diabetes cardiovascular diseasexix result medical strains care systemsxx Source Kid Hungry Share Our Strength clear close gap Deloitte conduced behalf Campaign included Impact Extrapolation imagine national impact connected many securexxii billion reteaching could conserved reallocated teaching informationxxiii With decrease improved annuallyxxiv there potentially hospitalized annuallyxxv difficult predict level positive economic why been working part regional coalition aimed will now take leadership role broadening scope improving utilization priority Strategic Plan Yet order progress understand fully optimized purpose explore investment opportunities growth end intended well religious elected officials aims shed light providers implementations About There All state allows feed using rules regulations administer surrounding qualify reducedpriced FRPM Many times used enrolled administering designed camps migrant Youth Sports wish act sponsorsxxvi Sites least one following criteria participating individually mostly reimbursed either maximum snack registered camp organization dayxxvii Once attendance eat groups Sponsor sponsor communicates CDE administers group manages Sponsors sports teams childrenxxviii Site location safe supervised Vendor vendor prepares forprofit agency United States Agriculture USDA standards Types Open open receives Any Enrolled called closed provides FRMP based qualitative Insecurity conducted collected quantitative methods evaluate library gathered data presented produce indepth portrait perspective people them she pronoun refer respondents regardless gender maintain confidentiality Interviews administration exploratory study facetoface semistructured collect representing style gain insight into expansion oversee operation see Criteria Selection selected fiveyear trending shows served From sponsors experienced substantial increases decreases between chose therefore large reaches identified geographic perspectives both Four interviewed Services Directors Kitchen Staff Librarians Organization Leaders Recruitment recruited via email telephone They given explanation Several originally did reply emails phone calls took place November January City evaluates amongst explores accessing shares participant libraryxxix Analysis convened conduct Facilitators YMCA encouraged describe believed strengths weaknesses threats After discussion category equipment labor constraints make kidfriendly staying within budget reported preparation spaces vary drastically Some kitchens equipped cook scratch fast Fast combination processed such premade frozen chicken patty paired madefromscratch items fresh buns Other heating capacities arrives prepackaged precooked Similarly workers know warming skill sets capacity kitchen different abilities alter preferences Generally adapt likings offer wider variety options altering prepare limited repeated prefer hot choices entrees cold opted exclusively offered again eaten cheaper vendors Another director serving easier utensils seating another noted typically prepared due shortages purchase company Duringthe able nice found parents liked trusted foodxxx exceed Healthy Free Kids Act requirements offers artificial flavors colors preservatives fructose corn syrup follow guidelines eating onsite struggling extra waste strict department Best Practices Scratch allow flexibility meeting satisfying Purchasing commodity meats saves money allocate quality ingredients Maintaining gardens purchasing exposes foods opportunity teach surveys give feedback apply menus recipes alike healthier stated situation accompany permitted adult guardians unless pay parent varies charging some cannot always afford even problem Parents eatbut whole family hate explaining One lamented just want everyone targeted paid adults keeps fostered enjoyed felt strengthened bondsxxxi External funding stay bond More participate successful captive audience majority attending known Extended Year ESY coding literacy dance came additional believe lack deters plummets departments doors until begins Sometimes Boys Girls Clubs walk nearby very librarian explained You big difference intentionally scheduled draw combine maximized members listed strength Including way enrichment services tandem reduce Parks Recreation Club daycares delineating roles complicated cases lunchtime generally manage paperwork simply advantage bring attend especially beneficial transportation identify early February align goals New York collaborated our Laurie Tish Illumination Fund coordinated Notably effort mobile trucks fed summerxxxii Publicprivate partnerships flyers banners robocalls social media promote word mouth powerful tool spreading advertising reaching observed Nothing worked get come dont really Most feel marketing truly promotion campaign publicize newsletters underperforming restrictions Like strongest form cited getting out potential threat Radio ads newspaper robotexting effective Serving samples week before good remind Coordinated campaigns involving antihunger advocacy highly type coordination standardization messaging largescale pioneered postcard mailing disseminated cards posters materials familiesxxxiii general employees cafeteria behaved find sufficient shifts short schedules hours positions considered entrylevel yearround contracts Multiple mentioned challenge being forced Bay Area living available coupled decreasing enrollment whose squeezed makes financially viable populations declining resulting thus reimbursements Lower resulted custodial supervision limit reimbursement funds benefit willing outside typical interacting gives break daily routine Regular presentations importance buyin earlier tell fill vacancies Using youth empowerment employment help solve staffing begin Monday after August last programing weeks means few remain ended drops keep sessions first thirty minutes second dependent duration interested adding unsure incorporate held began weekends too expensive audiences mindful calendars schedule conflict events house longer durations control own Saturdays morning begun arrive weekend cafeterias outdoors covered uncomfortable Different space limitations hangout described weakness done rooms best locations investing picnic tables umbrellas efficacious Staggered ensures sit waves those already thorough became realizing divided challenging unique responses disposal central quickly much Tradeoffs seek supplemental tradeoffs counter lesspreferable instead save lessperishable fruit apples oranges despite complaints monotony Since allowable stressful sometimes unaffordable sell thirtyminute themselves Lack universally factor plummet reason limits accompanying cover operate Saturday Sunday days Divisions NSD expand Uncertainty aware develop strategy little whereabouts collaborate faith dedicated managing records ideal candidates dictating relationship confusing deter entering agreements results missed Declining squeezing Central Valley drop reasons People relocating commuting Decreases leading turn harming qualifying lot threshold needy environment welcoming indoor forget gates excluding entirely Stigma Students stigma closest elementary vice versa Transportation Not distance serious deterrent cars Volunteers assist Space Constraints correct places sinks travel farther hosted going uniquely positioned III Awareness near CBOs clusters enough research needed impediments survey reveal nutritional parties overcome includes governments Streamline Even welltrained adequately staffed valuable away focusing activities electronically app website efficient Expand EBT SEBTC certain structure distances safety concerns optionsxxxiv excellent insurmountable concept card foodxxxv piloted ever since remains demonstration xxxvi pilot lowering severe forms among additionally enabled significantly fruits vegetables grainsxxxvii reduces strain emergency systemsxxxviii Nationally childhood should full Prepare Pilot try active facilitation facilitate sharing practices administrators prioritize administrative uniform training enable coordinate encourage streamline process focus moving online Feeding Americas Legislature Checklistxxxix Raise visiting Celebrate beginning kick off Promote hotlines texting council websites Record PSAs Ensure Use legislation encourages Require Make changes enhance efficiencies Allocate implementing Set Convene private public implement plan updates legislature Work establish Collaborate Provide list underserved Both market county broad spread hotline ideas post companies especiallylow housing complexes grant issued specifically practice Mayors Checklistxl Participate collaborative planning set city workforce authorize volunteer career Meet principals district superintendent encouraging outreach kickoff event Challenge Incorporate gradelevel reading inserts utility bills Transit Authority VTA rides kids leverage efforts connect investments internships transport vans supplies small foundations Facilitate essential component advocates Early success Identify then whom Organize looking understanding efficiently effectively Parent stronger presence conducting CalFresh pantries distribution benefits supported Educate busy hosting knew having sure loud Utilize liaisons communicate represent present ones interact basis endorsement Strengthen communication directing case yield educators grabandgo attainment menu design create tastier twice determine NSDs consider taste tests decide enjoy Offer professional lunchroom step making appealing cheap tools presentation Smarter Lunchrooms Movement teaches studentsxli Dairy Council materialsxlii inviting welcome does comfortable offering piece orange review avoid separating Due parks District promoting environments broader Look inexpensive inclusive something story suffice young programmingxliii Vend church vend Develop business models decreased preserved revenue catering universal future Eligibility Provision affect eligibility option Control Accountability LCAP Plans Extra Reliable colleges Works Conduct share minimize beverage choose compliance guidelinesxliv current restrictive produces trainings VII become facing solved commutes Universities internship universities Colleges httpwwwcailgorgcaliforniasummermealcoalition CSMC initiative Institute obesity collaborates Public annual Webinars Educational 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subsidize supplement Amount Chef Ann Foundation httpwwwchefannfoundationorggetinvolvedourgrants Periodically grants check sign scratchcooked include awards Awards depending applies httpswwwfnsusdagovfarmtoschoolfarmschoolgrantprogram Farm specific periodically annually total supporting farm deadline applications December Implementation Planning Support Training httpwwwcdecagovfgfo profileaspid League Cities httpwwwnlcorgarticlenationalleagueofcitiesannounceschampsinitiativeinthreestatestoprovidemore Combating Afterschool CHAMPS afterschool Kansas Alabama guaranteed Provider Survey Date_________________________________________________________________ Name________________________________________________________________ Organization__________________________________________________________ Total provided _______________________________ Breakfast _______ Snack Supper Hot Cold Combination Percentages Tell your clients What change Are Does start ___ ____ involvement radio Describe works 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Able Bodies, Empty Stomachs	Kalena Thomhave	2016	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Service Providers	Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh	Able Bodies, Empty Stomachs provides an analysis of the SNAP ABAWD policy, and includes strategies for advocates to reduce the policy’s impact on low-income communities. Pennsylvania’s experience… Read more “Able Bodies, Empty Stomachs”	Emerson Fellow	ABLE BODIES EMPTY STOMACHS ANALYSIS THE SNAP ABAWD POLICY AND HOW LIMIT ITS IMPACT KALENA THOMHAVE EMERSON HUNGER FELLOW FEBRUARY CONTENTS GLOSSARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BRIEF HISTORY UNWORTHY POOR AMERICA PORTRAIT ABLEBODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS DIFFICULT LABOR MARKET FEDERAL REQUIREMENT EXEMPTIONS UNDER AGE OVER LIVING HOUSEHOLD WITH CHILD COMPLYING WORK REQUIREMENTS ANOTHER PROGRAM ALREADY WORKING MORE THAN HOURS WEEK PARTICIPATING DRUG ALCOHOL REHABILITATION STUDENTS ENROLLED LEAST HALF TIME PHYSICALLY MENTALLY UNFIT FOR EMPLOYMENT PREGNANT CARING DISABLED INCAPACITATED MEMBER APPLIED RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION MIGRANTSEASONAL FARMWORKER EXPECTED RETURN WITHIN DAYS STATE VICTIM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FULLTIME VISTA VOLUNTEERS TRAVEL TWO FROM TRAINING SITE GEOGRAPHIC WAIVERS REGAINING ELIGIBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS ADVOCATE CAN EVER ELIMINATED REFERENCES APPENDIX DHS SCREENING TOOL MEDICAL EXEMPTION FORM JUST HARVESTS FACT SHEET ONE PAGE CONDENSED CLIENTS LETTER POTENTIAL FOOD STAMP FURTHER READING Ablebodied adult without dependents Rule This policy limits ablebodied receiving food stamps for only three months threeyear period unless they are meeting work requirement this paper also refer rule the time limit simply The uses term denote anyone who does not have diagnosed mental physical disability and thus use throughout report However recognize that further stigmatizes those unable due disabilities though their bodies may still able Department Human Services Pennsylvanias state welfare agency FNS Food Nutrition Service Stamps Another benefits received from was called Program until PRWORA Personality Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act Supplemental Assistance formerly known largest federal assistance program country official measure unemployment more comprehensive than includes discouraged workers were searching but gave USDA United States Agriculture Workfare alternative model allocation where participant works either through community service Hunger Free Community Report provides analysis recommendations regarding concerning adults ABAWDs According enacted caring child elderly disabled person will limited working participating least hours each month average per week some other federally statedefined exemption Because Great Recession suspended April September part American Recovery Reinvestment Federal mandates states can receive geographic waivers based area nearly all these years following recession economy improves primarily rate expiring Most already reinstated requirements coming advocates interested learning about history enactment how its impact lowincome hungry people Just Harvest antihunger antipoverty organization Allegheny County Pennsylvania has focused efforts alleviating effects our Therefore presents experience with plans Pittsburgh surrounding areas While would most help advocate andor information presented such way any benefit should provide necessary background key allowed considerable discretion implementing between ages live household needed home care member remain eligible beyond category must individual could participate allows them off volunteering certain number required found dividing total allotment set wage typically minimum maximum need volunteer Besides dependent there exemptions exempt having adhere allow continue Additional include Mentally physically unfit Earning averaged monthly Complying another Pregnant women drug alcohol treatment Receiving applied Unemployment Insurance Students enrolled halftime Living Migrantseasonal farmworkers expected return within days Only Exemptions Homeless individuals Victims domestic violence Expecting Travel two employment training site Fulltime AmeriCorps Volunteers For option meet options obligation slot risk losing BARRIERS potential much harm affected actually effectively become employed Those incredibly poor incomes just percent poverty level annually face variety barriers negatively affect job prospects even healthy reached prerecession health Like many deal inadequate access transportation education employable skills language criminal histories undiagnosed homelessness loses because increased hunger additional barrier There avenues recommend officials cut addition themselves take steps communities assist essential identify methods keep Identify notify likely Develop opportunities efficient ensure nonexempt locate build network slots volunteers Ensure disseminated simple understand easy spread consistent resources prioritize materials over electronic Starting early one million childless across lose commonly nation administered Agricultures reaches families Approximately households rely children remaining workingage Personal signed into law President Bill Clinton promised end know Ending knew meant ending entitlement replacing Aid Families Dependent Children AFDC Temporary Needy TANF fundamentally changing new imposed cash added recipients documented make incapacitated family requires after outlines threemonth participation Other described later Its note majority Among nondisabled while And had year before But plenty limitations including labor market difficult find fulltime jobs since suspension included ARRA Over Since then been slowly outright rejected administrations introduce introduced January again first several written present experienced well suggest ways agencies stigma aid long From onset English governmental Elizabethan Poor Law which original colonies modeled laws distinction made disabledthe worthy poorand ablebodiedthe unworthy Protestant religious ideas influenced public policies subsequent entered Union thought granted hierarchy suggested eras interpretation Christianity natural power needy inferiors value ethic prized result considered Cotton Mather summed view colonial America when said indulge idleness express command God unto let starve These continued advent late eighteenth century combined uniquely ideology often referred exceptionalism longer seen instead resourceabundant began embrace idea reason exist obliteratedin allowing perish land acceptable cause weakness dating back hundreds heavily influence opinion toward recently reform demonstrates workfirst distrust embraced settlers today Americans harshly groups Figure Whos Worthy Help Who Isnt Poll Graph data provided Reuters according November ReutersIpsos poll views appear correlate receives National Bureau Economic Research study cited government factored continuously factoring Intersecting researchers Harvard Institute countries racial fragmentation powerful predictor redistribution disproportionate amount spending goes minorities race relations clearly strained support impoverished funds pay necessities healthcare shelter etc Cutting sometimes income important intended legislations authors push Instead clear legislative archives offered used frequently search programs permissible under provision effort encourage offer spots Balanced Budget pledge pledging wants opted fact February elected pledgeColorado Delaware South Dakota Texas Wisconsin Some chosen implement waivereligible Louisiana statewide waiver originally newly governor sworn reversed decision previous administration group fit particular stereotype men They urban suburban rural Their vary age range commonality among extreme Individuals Fit Particular Stereotype Data CBPP characteristics March Current Population Survey People poorest show line generally qualify type normal economic times yet problem lies reporting Many handful odd try enough money means consistently reach getting verification various jobswhere payment inkind selfemployment otherwise sporadiccan pose great difficulty especially someone living stress approximately county Philadelphia waived high rates explained request entire conditions Primarily shown measured Labor fully reflect given nations recovery therefore LIMITATIONS RATE actively looking cannot nor currently parttime prefer position both looked lowest indicates entirely restored levels Were feeling stilldeclining laborforce longterm unemployed fall weak growth arent projected mid stagnant hasnt certainly finding WILLINGNESS DISREGARDED adequate met solely Job count half Essentially account willingness involved NOT INCENTIVE When insecurity react adjusting budgets reducing eat foods spend less consuming varied diet fruits vegetables tend cheaper energyrich like refined grains sugars saturated trans fats linked chronic diseases obesity hypertension hyperlipidemia cholesterol diabetes carry own costs leave afflicted USC Working Participating subject general specific follows Under related ineligible immigrant Already earning confusing clarify submit certification equivalent matter worked rehabilitation specify Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Higher students criteria possessing higher eligibility institution GED readiness second refugee transition approved define what meansthe itself determine example proof attending Physically mentally ability payments private caseworkers coded Providing medical practitioner personnel verifyin allowable physicians assistants designated representatives office nurse practitioners osteopaths psychologists abuse counselors social midwives podiatrists audiologists therapists occupational optometrists whose services reimbursed Medical Policy unfitness obvious See Appendix form woman pregnant stage pregnancy Caring Applied Compensation farmworker Each agencys population exempting victim Verification selfreported lacks fixed regular nighttime residence primary supervised publicly privately operated hotel congregate designed temporary accommodations institutionalized accommodation place ordinarily sleeping human beings Volunteer Expected employers soon demonstrate evidenced recent above Designation Surplus Area LSA Qualification extended national same Usually attempted counties cities towns Center Priorities employmenttopopulation ratio share jobconsidered best measures labormarket strength unlike isnt lowered artificially give drop out force decisions aggregate shows Not Reading Berks York Allentown Lehigh Harrisburg Dauphin Easton Northampton New Castle Lawrence Lebanon Bethlehem Lancaster Williamsport Lycoming McKeesport Berwick Borough Columbia Map regain becoming day timelimited begins regains instance consecutive earn once highly complicated provisions flexibility variations administrative tasks very few dealing restrictions PERIOD exactly track individually meaning clock Administratively elect retroactively clocks begin reset December IDENTIFY EXISTING ABAWDS Bolen implemented appears inadvertently terminated didnt advance implementation develop execute plan existing arrange prove spot prepare timely manner largely budget impasse facing summer allocated department send notices did midFebruary starting screening tool sent CASEWORKERS SEEING UNFITNESS determinations State caseworker stakeholders applicant inperson interview middle wearing winter coats noted move away interviews online mobile telephone certifications helpful WHO DETERMINE professionals permitted verify Physicians PLEDGE join dollar funding every five Colorado consider ADEQUATE CASEWORKER thorough aspects learn absolutely ensuring remains parties removed rolls heightened burden hire publication protect possible apply applying comprise OTHER STATES beginning ahead date encouraged creative streamline process Florida phone needing document CREATION PROGRAMS preparing Agreement Mutual AMR earlier preparation classes workrelated activities hour devoted fill unpaid Such helping neighbor chores assisting parent COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKFARE traditional clients promoted proponents little evidence workfare increases likelihood client leaves reduce spent conflict lead positive skill building MDRC Manpower Demonstration Corporation leads earnings Yet participated reported felt meaningful skillsbased concept accepted method provider determined Unlike coordinated true necessarily common avenue specifica Setting decrease simplifying actions advocacy organizations members serve NOTIFY STAKEHOLDERS possibly facilitate notification wider created Fact sheet Onepage simplified quick call Client letter informational mailed stamp served past Note differs compared communications read Informational website distribute change combat digital divide exists computer print makes available Ways helpline Ohio Association Banks email address Advocates Special Allowances SPALs monetary order engage clothing tools books supplies complete WHEN DISCUSSING REQUIREMENTTIME discussing using calling suggests encourages look everyone consequences harmful goal adequately Referring stressed create confusion fear easily conveys get around disagree focus protection better harsh policymakerbut directly HAVE PANTRIES TRACK DONATIONS banks pantries donations reduction require seek elsewhere respondents stated relied asked How you providing yourself absence tracking useful determining full picture NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES complexity noncompliance error Clients appeal believes unfairly contact local neighborhood legal matters cost Neighborhood Legal NLS Public Benefits Project addresses needs maintain issue INITIATIVE responded developing coordinating coalition completing ideal vital expires initiative utilizes databases organize internet opportunity near collaborating Way Southwestern PAs partnership database purchased premium subscription VolunteerMatchorg clearinghouse main crosspost VolunteerMatch central list relevant Organizations host connect unique login upload edit Potential directed choose location chooses theyll bring sign monththe varies renewed six ends fails IMPROVING completed Mathematica viewed penalizing targeted disliked difficulties encountered administering too burdensome particularly light small size More identified challengesNearly volunteered Outside unfairness gives complex rather nonpartisan indication creates problems solves Last altered Opportunities House act terminating legislation matched dopromote bill passed improve activity case increasing allotments design specifically reiterating words Rep Jim McGovern course others eliminating punishing Dottie Rosenbaum Stacy Dean Brynne KeithJennings Than Adults Will Lose Waivers Expire Available httpwwwcbpporgresearchfoodassistancemorethanadultswilllosesnapbenefitsinaswaiversexpire Kelsey Gray Characteristics Households Fiscal Year Office Support httpwwwfnsusdagovsitesdefaultfilesopsCharacteristicspdf Relationship LowIncome httpwwwcbpporgresearchtherelationshipbetweensnapandworkamonglowincomehouseholdsfaviewid Walter Trattner Welfare Sixth Edition Simon Schuster Ibid Kristina Cooke David Rohde Ryan McNeill Undeserving httpwwwreuterscomsubjectsincomeinequalityindiana Eli Saslow Hard Washington Post httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnationalhardwork Alberto Alesina Edward Glaeser Bruce Sacerdote Why Doesnt EuropeanStyle httpposteconomicsharvardeduhierpaperslisthtml About collected Times declarations audits insurance pensions Jason DeParle Robert Gebeloff Nothing Super Implementing ThreeMonth Time Limit Unemployed YearOlds Civil Justice July httpsmrepositorylibrarygeorgetownedubitstreamhandleSNAPTimeLimitImplementationUpdatedpdfsequenceisAllowedy Read httporiginwwwfnsusdagovsnaprulesLegislationhistoryPL_htm Statement Governor httpgovlouisianagovnewsgovernorelectedwardsactstocontinuelowincomefoodassistancewillworkovernextyearonworkforcetrainingrequirements Representatives Committee hearing series Past Present Future initial findings Commission Cognitive load performance memory retrieval peripheral vision selfpresentation reliance stereotypes selfcontrol extent situationsthat somewhat unfamiliar threatening stigmatizing consume cognitive hand Marianne Bertrand Sendhil Mullainathan Eldar Shafir Behavioral Economics Marketing Aids DecisionMaking Journal Michael Madowitz Danielle Corley Market PreJanuary Jobs Release httpswwwamericanprogressorgissueseconomynewsthestateoftheuslabormarketprejanuaryjobsrelease Hilary Seligman Barbara Laraia Margot Kushel Insecurity Associated Chronic Disease NHANES Participants httpswwwlawcornelleduuscodetext Our understanding supported Supers Definition homeless Requirements defined Guide Serving Subject TimeLimited Participation httpwwwfnsusdagovsitesdefaultfilesGuide_to_Serving_ABAWDs_Subject_to_Time_Limitpdf communication October Meeting Headquarters Thomas Brock Butler Long Unpaid Experience Recipients Paper httpwwwmdrcorgsitesdefaultfilesfull_pdf Comprehensive Assessment AbleBodied Dependents Franklin httpohiofoodbanksorgwepWEPreportpdf SNAPs Implementation Toolkit Learn httpwwwnlsaus volunteermatchorg John Czajka Sheena McConnell Scott Cody Nuria Rodriguez Imposing Stamp Receipt Provisions Effects Introduced McDermott httpswwwcongressgovbillthcongresshousebill FAQ httpwwwfnsusdagovsnapablebodiedadultswithoutdependentsabawds Are Lowincome Childless Facing Loss httpwwwcbpporgresearchfoodassistancewhoarethelowincomechildlessadultsfacingthelossofsnapin Jobless Veterans May Due httpwwwcbpporgblogjoblessveteransmaylosefoodassistanceduetotimelimit Pantries Expect Longer Lines Kicks httpwwwcbpporgblogfoodpantriesexpectlongerlinesassnaplimitkicksin AgenciesGuide Analysis RuleImplementing
SNAP Time Limit: A Direct Service Organization’s Guide to ABAWD…	Thoa Hoang	2016	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Policymakers, Service Providers	Domestic, Jackson, Mississippi	SNAP Time Limit: A Direct Service Organization’s Guide to ABAWD and Screening for Exemptions in Mississippi provides direct service organizations with a basic understanding of the SNAP… Read more “SNAP Time Limit: A Direct Service Organization’s Guide to ABAWD and Screening for Exemptions in Mississippi”	Emerson Fellow	SNAP Time Limit Direct Service Organizations Guide ABAWD and Screening for Exemptions Mississippi Thoa Hoang Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow TIME LIMIT DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS GUIDE AND SCREENING FOR EXEMPTIONS MISSISSIPPI FEBRUARY HUNGER FREE COMMUNITY REPORT WITH THE GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER JACKSON COALITION THOA HOANG BILL EMERSON NATIONAL FELLOW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This project would not possible without the incredible support guidance insight from following individuals Kathy Clem The Good Samaritan Center Albert Ramirez Congressional Matthew Williams Justice TABLE CONTENTS Introduction How Use Toolkit Background Month Childless Young Adults ABAWDS What Does Stand For Who Will Impacted can ABAWDs receiver more than months Exemption Snap Employment Training Work Requirements Requirement Track month Role Addressing Food Insecurity Conclusion Screen Recipients Chart Flow Additional Materials Handout about WIN Job Map Letter State Representative Contact Information Call your Script INTRODUCTION Free Jackson Coalition group plus likedminded organizations who came together address complex issue hunger metroJackson region coalition consists social service providers state officials farmers researchers community advocates are working leverage power collaboration serious often invisible mission lead efforts create change end our believes that collaborating building partnerships with innovative solutions great Metropolitan area purpose this report defined objectives provide direct basic understanding time limit requirements enforced tools materials unemployed childless adults may lose their benefits starting HOW USE THIS TOOLKIT strict will leave thousands Mississippians food insecure after allotted Many turn banks order fulfil nutritional needs toolkit introduce include resources help better meet clients participants aware available exemptions could allow them obtain three limits relaying information play key role screening prevent wrongful termination BACKGROUND MONTH CHILDLESS YOUNG ADULTS Starting January estimated young dependents limited stamps period Department Human Services estimates qualify exemption leaving risk losing because they any was established through Welfare Reform Act formally known Personal Responsibility Opportunity Reconciliation PRWORA However states persistently high unemployment rates apply waiver which exempt Since has received exempted statewide officially ended despite counties experiencing higher rate when first went under Security reports December were Without still national average have qualified another Governor Phil Bryant opted out struggling living nations most economically depressed assistance purchase WHAT DOES STAND Individuals between ages physically mentally fit work employment categorized Able Bodied Dependents must requirement only policy confirmed Public Records Request November Written explanations documents provided used primary source material throughout See Code Federal Regulations CFR There certain other well including pregnant those general see wwwfnsusdagovsnapablebodiedadultswithoutdependentsabawds WHO WILL IMPACTED According Budget Policy Priorities impacted women impact whose monthly income falls below federal poverty line Approximately Million Unemployed Lose Benefits Waivers Expire MAP Total Number County map shows distribution affected All data obtained via MCJ PRA request MDHS Jessica Shappley Hope Institute graciously created maps presented Less one Despite expected percentage CAN RECEIVE MORE THAN MONTHS USDA Nutrition waive county geographic unit either past year lacks sufficient number jobs historic seasonal over did subjected EXEMPTION option mitigate States allocated regardless whether applied maximum flexibility allocating however deemed necessary effectively Claiborne Holmes Humphreys Issaquena Jefferson Kemper Quitman Counties receive extension plans use reduce quality control error rather extending jobless impoverished EMPLOYMENT TRAINING participating program aims recipients place full steady Although way incentivize Governors office there enough WORK REQUIREMENTS Activities follows Working hours per week unpaid Participating example WIOA initiatives programs combination two least workfare Workfare organized nonprofit agencies compensation form households allotment wages Report Impact Reimposition Alternatively she meets qualifications FROM REQUIREMENT Being caregiver incapacitated person Students enrolled halftime school Regular participation drug alcohol rehabilitation employed selfemployed minimum weekly receiving insurance complying TANF responsible care child age six RECAP ways files eligible areas individual granted slots capacity satisfies listed above exception NOTE requires recertify every TRACK tracked using fixed clock measure Each recipient placed own sheet otherwise monitor each individually participant start stop date set starts application After passed reset worth already before applies submitted David Super Esq Professor Law Georgetown University Implementing ThreeMonth yearolds Civil ROLE ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY One five participated prevented approximately lowincome extreme Besides ensuring families afford groceries also supports local communities generates total generated million Mississippis economy upcoming experience economic repercussions cut off CONCLUSION reintroduction timerestriction disappear across Restricting access years severely affect security rely kind low means 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The Community Eligibility Provision: Fueling the Future of Healthy Kids…	Emily Johnson	2016	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Students	Domestic, Seattle, Washington	The Community Eligibility Provision: Fueling the Future of Healthy Kids in King County is a comprehensive guide to understanding the barriers, dispelling the misconceptions, and utilizing best… Read more “The Community Eligibility Provision: Fueling the Future of Healthy Kids in King County”	Emerson Fellow	The Community Eligibility Provision Fueling the Future Healthy Kids King County Emily Johnson Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Acknowledgments This report was written and compiled while working United Way Seattle Washington information insight this would have not been possible without guidance staff including Lauren McGowan Director Family Stability Yuri Kim Impact Manager Many thanks Albert Ramirez other Congressional Center who provided great feedback questions during Free Report process Additional acknowledgements include Nutrition Directors State critical input into challenges barriers CEP implementation Linda Stone former Food Policy Childrens Alliance materials recommendations improve local state level Office Superintendent Public Instruction for their resources Research Action assistance mission UWKC bring caring people together give volunteer take action help need solve our communitys toughest has leader fight against childhood hunger set goal end child launched innovative Fuel Your campaign that utilizes AmeriCorps service members highneeds schools bolster student participation federally funded nutrition programs leverages partnerships with business government philanthropic organizations nonprofit meet community needs Fellowship Fellows Program social justice program through trains inspires sustains leaders supports diversity national approaches eliminate poverty oppression all kinds most notably racism also nurtures network creative inspiring change agents share vision just world first part fellowship focuses based efforts second portion allows fellows engage public policy Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Child Identified Student Percentages Benefits Current Dismantling Myths about Barriers Implementing Income Surveys Best Practices Results Financial Factors Consider Works Case Studies Recommended Next Steps Stakeholders School District OSPI Agency Legislative Education Leadership Partners Welfare Advocates Parents Process Take Timeline Consideration Application Simplified Survey Example Resources Focus Group Insight Universal Breakfast Programs Definitions continues persist throughout stark juxtaposition growing affluence tech sectors With over food insecure children county time implementing effective solutions feed more hungry kids one such solution game changer approach alleviating reduces stigma students receiving free reduced meals eliminates administrative burdens processing Reduced Meal streamlines meal services off school districts Percentage ISP which derived from amount are directly certified because families involvement like Basic TANF FDPIR they experiencing homelessness foster care migrant youth Schools implemented reimbursed served formula number important note eligibility Lunch FRL percentage traditional measurement adopted than since available nationwide Although led implement only currently translates four eligible taking advantage major underutilization stems lack awareness provision prolific misconceptions myths financial impact effect academic funding determining technical understanding There some exist these identified understood consideration widespread These low numbers potential losses However there several strategies substantially reduce states counties across country require key stakeholders Services agencies legislative educational leadership welfare advocates parents role play ensuring access healthy nutritious excellent tool achieve now gain act its successful USDA Planning Implementation Guidance tummy grumbles third grade class ten oclock morning Naomi Embarrassed her loud empty stomach sinks deeper chair got early playground mom headed work she didnt grab granola bar snack cupboard day row She qualifies but want get breakfast cafeteria friends already had home Now waits lunch daydreaming should concentrating mastering multiplication tables struggling affects learning focus ability classroom nearly five affordable culturally appropriate consistent basis Whats enrolled rely every daily especially highlight issues insecurity disproportionately affect color newly arrived immigrants refugees call Highneeds likely particularly Black Latin attend them compared lowneeds Additionally nationally three times White meaning affected associated accessing essential ensure adequate fuel cost full prices constraints allotted eating prevent many reimbursements widely underutilized slightly half lowincome ate average result combination thousands leaving millions federal 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A Healthy Summer and Beyond	Amy Woehling	2016	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Children, Communities of Color, Families, Youth	Domestic, Oregon, Portland	A Healthy Summer and Beyond dives into the collective story behind Summer EBT for Children and the 48,000 kids it reached in Oregon last summer. Through in-depth… Read more “A Healthy Summer and Beyond”	Emerson Fellow	Our better future here sitting learning growing and exploring feeling safe protected practicing healthy eating physical activity support our futuremeans make growth exploration security into lifelong habits for all The Summer EBT Children makes that real ity thrivingfor nine months out the year Better Future Kidscertainly dont have any reason hungry just because theyre not school Amithyst Lebanon County SEBTCParticipant Executive Summary EBTfor program reduced hunger Total food expenditure fruit vegetable consumption families increased Financial barriers access were even eliminated Families spent less unhealthy items with long shelflives stable they receiving summer Access fresh fruits vegetablesmeant children able keep routines promoting development these With more nutritious foods being eaten than cheaper processed witnessed overall health during enjoyed opportunities physically active outside Kids had energy conveniency SEBTC lunches snacks onthego experience time genuine SEBTCfamilies happier stress tension worry over from chronic strain budgets while incomes remained constant This emotional balance was created significant improvements households financial stability consistent otherwise riddled nutritional deficits meet other obligations continuing positive cycle mental Furthermore this strengthened sense low income debilitating effects unanticipated costs such are usually one paycheck away devastation Finally SEBTCparticipants reported stronger tie their communities meant communal voiced care connection people places made possible Households actively sought ways give backWhether shopping local farmersmarkets bringing extra classrooms schools needed help taking stranger facing homelessness overwhelming majority expressed recognition benefits provided family way bring closer wasreally excitedwhen got thissummer wasa lot decided call you guysback thank ChancyMalheur All quotes unlessotherwise notedwere sharedwith Partnersfor HungerFreeOregon fromSEBTCparticipants acrossthe state Noted findingsfrominitial reportsare reference theUSDASummer ElectronicBenefitsTransfer DemonstrationEvaluation Findingsfor Third Implementation Year Report During students eligible Oregons FreeReducedPrice lunch Last only Food Service Program Kid Hungry Householdswith schoolage higher prevalence insecurity ratesof insecuritywere greater States fewer SFSPand summertimeNSLPmealsNord Romig gap coverage contributes Murray increase among order close alleviate risks associated heightened ashealth psychosocial behavioral problems poorer status Department Education Human Services received grant USDA begin pilot demonstration test others ensuring adequate nutrition session project studied extensively through findings indicate decreased SEBTCparticipating Introduction Overview Pilot Oregon httpswwwnokidhungryorgfilespdfSummerState_One_PagersOregonState_OnePagerpdf httpwwwmurraysenategovpublicindexcfmsummerhunger Through SNAPHybrid model matched states Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP database identified either new current participants sent notification SEBTCbenefits household already SNAPthey then informed additional would added card New Trail SNAPcard SEBTConly loaded each month thismodel researchers consistently achieving some highest redemption sites addition dramatic reduction report showed total expenditures Not purchasing but found ate servings vegetableswhole grains dairy sugars sugarsweetened beverages decreasing increasing Partners HungerFree set understand what data actually counties who After thorough review three published reports districts participated EBTpilot contacted outreach Individual helped identify SEBTChouseholds sending flyers home Interested completed brief survey confirm previous SEBTCparticipation before schedule indepth interview Turning focus those mostimpacted wealth knowledge paint amore holistic picture collective analysis thread emergent themes began weave together story reveal larger impact initial quantitative research capture stories experiences shared provide depth understanding influence especially rural portions Their voice reveals working ability choices looking forward prosperous where everyone ishealthy thriving Healthy Capacity Equity Oregonians poverty Poverty experienced degree minority groups across African Americans Native American Latino populations living disparities exist along racial lines also geographical areas around Several lived nearly population Hunger disproportionately takes root face insurmountable social economic has capacity remove serve tool promote equity within following highlights several reduce eliminate stateWith conscientious planning focused inclusion specifically SEBTCprogram step towards equitable Factsare sourced byUS CensusBureau Community Survey Estimates Health Wellbeing attribute cases removal interviewed knew which crucial eat grow lead lives two meals when exacerbated thus restricting purchase expensive options doubling ensure enough available let alone For most thismeant choosing cheapermore option costly optimal Most strategies stretching every last penny From creative couponing buying bulk still forego wanted Therefore funds availablemost spending money used doing without resh ruits vegetables whole These staples now accessible throughout Fresh barrier accesswasbeing lifted formost Amore unsung highly purchased necessity resulted reliable SEBTCsystem guarantee bountiful summers sardonic juxtaposition hear how Oregonian depended annual storing plentiful relied tight budget providing impossible Prior preceding vacation became critical store longer shelflife duress felt like ramen noodles canned goods cereals past aisles baskets brimming seasonallyrich could afford tradeoff between nutritiouslynecessary preferred continue Amy her old daughters stabil heal thy single parent minimum wage jobs college classes 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SNAPretailers SFSPwas remarked readytogo water pack take them timeconsuming highenergy hiking Every chance accessibility enabled Rebecca SanchezWal lowa legal guardian granddaughter Samanthawho age looks endless outdoors Samantha small tourist town struggles come biggest concern Around hard Everything work cleaning houseswhen businesswith dad slow hurt foot earl ier injury insurance wouldnt cover surgery helpful grandbaby feed Its remendous kids hardly anythingWhen can buy boxes share class snack imeWe pick dif ferent ike helps ext ing much worried tel stop shes heavy anything confounding issues granddaughters needsRebecca always depend feeding Between well travel groceries revealed rely SEBTCand good everything thrive embrace flexible structure inhabits tailor purchases best fit needs More fostered Conclusion cared since born came four And know think deserves Emot ional Stabil SEBTChousehold situation remaining same earned often district area hurdle ended stagnant earnings sudden demand faced obstacles maintaining SEBTCstory recalled immense amount reality approached coming childrens high demandwhile collectively acknowledged malleable incentivizing parents Rent payments utility bills gas absolute necessities negotiatedThis coercion behind budgeting elicited rates frustration helplessness relief Alittle stressrelief Brenda Alvarez Umatilla SEBTCwas apprehension disquiet end reliability afforded peace mind Lane resident SEBTCmeant worryfree start When kiddos puts huge burden grocery bill amom its thing thought remembering summertime kidsas busy mom very difficult goes first foodmore did off worrying went say emotionally basis your back everybody healthier inadvertently improved didnt stash SEBTCtransformed battle creativity Heal Eat Habits committed standards elimination copays approval One mother difficulty getting try wasnt until his Headstart own morning expressing interest breakfast adhere ensured seamlessly reinforce beyond Directors creating rooted choice rout ineWhat learned practiced develop Cindy Badger Director BrookingsHarbor School District years personally Elementary love picking salad bar using salads grownupfor Christmas break piling missed Promoting futures daily routine will stay disruption making choicesmost noted inhibited fully establishing Alleviating allowed ingrain augment Jefferson firmly cultivate continued regular times yearAccess creates opportunityChoice garners individual buyinRout ine transforms habitual response SEBTCprovided foundation thousands AHealthyClassroom andBeyond pocket nearest supermarket minutes find laidoff familys fell fulltime paychecks described springtime process stockingup nonperishables prioritizing preparation upcoming hit You plan save sometimescomeslast electricandwater billsfor threemonthsand gasto Itseasy themoney Since paid September sometimesImpaying double billsbecause little harder third summermonth handy comewhen comes shop smart themost surprise youngest hoped different Battling 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ease However unforeseen been apply despite circumstantial hardships Umat Jennifer adamant safety net protecting unavoidable budgetary constraints carwhich everyday Mil ler Jef ferson Jennifers assurance Even quite big paying youre day ind car account told mysel bet ter nothing stopped mailbox read closely cal almost fate But sick drive hospital Bend rip gasmoney something somet place overnight arent normal ife iving smal community initialized system sustainable decisions Ensured lessened unexpected challenges create Care Support Communit resounding echoed saying represents idea supportive Despite securing instability strong feelings appreciation gratitude responsibility towns cities Lori sharing Anything thatsgoing Imall Theresa familiesout struggling tomake endsmeet givemy information programand somebody else down line Imvery happy looked supporting farmers use Theres really Theyre right farm Keeping thingslocal Cook DeschutesCounty Other mirror themwas see showing Her general manager retail employee Amithysts open doors extreme humblest responses Loris provisional ones hope granted happens catch Researchers gathered increases speaking participating experts aforementioned results implicit qualitative measured study interviews SEBTCProgram Manager deduction established Fruit grain consumpt ion alleviation accessWith decrease unheal monthWith stated match nut rit Lessons fortified reinforced Without usual patterns ransform ifelong nutrientdense consumed highlyprocessed posit opportunit directly related required contributing result wellbeing stabilityWith financially leading further reduct ress obligationsmost referenced limited rent supplies prompting forced forgo ronger communit represented great possibleWhether impoverished
Nutrition Hubs: Building Healthy, Hunger-Free Schools in King County, Washington	Rachel Aronson	2015	Field Reports	Policymakers, School Staff	Domestic, Seattle, Washington	Nutrition Hubs: Building Hunger- Free Schools in King County is a guide for increasing students’ access to school meals that outlines a method of collaboration between AmeriCorps… Read more “Nutrition Hubs: Building Healthy, Hunger-Free Schools in King County, Washington”	Emerson Fellow	Building healthy hungerfree schools King County Washington Nutrition Hubs This report was prepared Rachel Aronson Emerson Hunger Fellow United Way Seattle February The supported and advised Lauren McGowan the staff many other community partners Background Structure Logic model Goals Vision AmeriCorps Recommendations Criteria for choosing Sample evaluation Training Daily Activities Sustainability School Choosing Schools Wellness Committees Outreach General Racial Equity Data Collection Focus Group Questions Community Partners Contents One five children State struggles with food insecurity Children struggling security are significantly disadvantaged part because they cannot focus learn Food insecure have increased behavioral challenges lower energy levels trouble focusing scores math tests permeates school classroom walls ways preventing from accessing good education Fortunately childhood hunger preventable Existing programs such National Lunch Program NSLP show that possible feed every child States nutritious meal makes students their classes ensures will receive hot day For homes this can important source stability However one during not enough meet needs Several antihunger including Breakfast Summer Service SFSP Child Adult Care CACFP Afterschool Snack Supper exist bring where live play these vastly underutilized nation utilization Additional work needed take full advantage benefits There number private nonprofit sector seek increase banks local organizations partner provide weekends breaks often called backpack nurses counselors keep snacks offices offer hungry Mentorship tutoring try ensure available through provisions Whats problem Hungry kids cant solutions hubs access nutrition improve learning outcomes families trying navigate complex landscape service providers challenging solution creation center Hub focused enhancing student draw collaborate existing structures health centers They connection resources general economic outline structure explain goals vision project working partnering collaborating collecting data how operate its pilot year Northwest Harvest Facts httpwwwnorthwestharvestorgwahungerfacts Kid our httpwwwnokidhungryorgpdfsNKH_TeachersReport_pdf ten across launch all grade encouraged apply hub staffing funding Each two members twenty total additional programming Two VISTAs stationed support evaluate program expand future years highneed contain supervised point person within could nurse teacher administrator counselor family coordinator collaboration administrators 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Fuel 4 School: Universal School Breakfast and Lunch Community Eligibility…	David Blount	2015	Field Reports	School Staff	Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh	Fuel 4 School assesses the impact of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) on food service in Allegheny County schools. Through focus groups with parents and interviews with school… Read more “Fuel 4 School: Universal School Breakfast and Lunch Community Eligibility Provision”	Emerson Fellow	Terminal Way Pittsburgh Telephone Fax wwwjustharvestorg David Blount Emerson National Hunger Fellow February ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Just Harvest extends its profound thanks the many individuals and organizations who contributed their time expertise enthusiasm outreach research for this report appreciate generous support Giving Grow United Allegheny County making our efforts possible are also grateful parents youth school administrators offered feedback whose valuable insights will help advocate more effectively meet needs children throughout Finally thankful Congressional Center placing with during fall winter his work greatly value CHCs assistance over past decade Kenneth Regal Executive Director ABOUT JUST HARVEST Founded educates empowers mobilizes people eliminate hunger poverty economic injustice communities influencing public policy engaging advocacy connecting benefits guided understanding that symptom product social Rather than charity policies which respond these conditions lowincome best approaches elimination THE CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER The CHC nonprofit works make issues domestic international priority policymakers government raise new generation leaders fight against Its mission train inspire end create food secure world Fellows Program justice program trains inspires sustains supports diversity local national inequality particularly racism gain field experience fighting through placements community based across country Washington bridges communitybased fellows develop effective movement Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION CEP WHAT SCHOOLS SAY PARENTS CONCERNS ADDRESS ACTION STEPS Summary This Free Community Report provides assessment Eligibility Provision approach schools may take serve all students district cost families sought impact from districts service providers state members gathered information presents CEPs effect meal participation finances administrative workloads family households barriers limiting access meals explored intersection addressing child insecurity effects education With present action steps ensure able maximize increasing quality Overall partners those invested nutrition should provide into how using tool increase along challenges still wish address within points discussing resources actions needed successful implementation improving SCHOOL MEALS FOOD INSECURITY Recent has strengthened links between childhood health student performance During childs development hinder socioemotional cognitive contribute obesity future chronic higher absenteeism behavioral disturbances lower academic School have been nourishment healthy improve legislation led greater focus providing hope healthier productive was introduced Child Nutrition Reauthorization Healthy HungerFree Kids Act way low income high areas free breakfast lunch uses paperless process qualifying piloted states District Columbia before becoming available nationwide year Around eligible adopted universal FEEDBACK conducted phone interviews Using script asked reasons adopting about noticeable workload changes programming groups surveys participating home budgets satisfaction nutritional From informational six three charter networks two four standard emerged decision adopt Increased Decreased eliminating reduced applications Helped uncollectible debt served without reimbursementpayment seven fifty total responses questions Parents expressed increased less concern missing Students preventing them receiving concerns portions seen early success rising decreased they need Now can prevent any regression Recommendations include Nonparticipating CEPeligible consider Congress multiplier determining reimbursement Schools Department Education strengthen direct certification funding supporting alternative programs Introduction Role Federal Meal Programs Addressing Childhood Food Insecurity million live insecure harmful productivity For specifically could see inhibitions overall function mixed But researchers documented negative functionsiii Such circumstances irritable unresponsive behavior courses accumulation setting further behind peers Eighteen percent Countys concentrated corresponding brunt Five Pennsylvania highest concentrations Breakfast Lunch tools typical day participated Over Throughout ate breakfasts Thats per little half years worth same lunches both large proportion childrens intake educational career Knowing building block everyday prioritize part body shows underperformance findings includeiiiivv improves decrease risk protect protects outcomes prioritizing passed President Barack Obama signed law CNR includes plans expand Afterschool Summer enforce standards purposes one parts designed Under offers longer collect paper receives receive repayment federal majority full percentage Instead Illinois 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And hungrier giving great better few fresh cooked ingredients addition surveyed showed theres save noticing fruits vegetables become continues assessments SURVEYxi AROUND SURVEYED SAID THEIR CHILD PARTICIPATES MORE OFTEN BREAKFAST THAN PREVIOUS YEAR BEFORE WAS ADOPTED GREATLY HELP SAVE MONEY BUDGETS HOME SOMEWHAT EITHER EAT FRUITS VEGETABLES Concerns FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS ELIGIBLE chose Financial constraints main reason according estimates Before rely record qualified When variety processed Our Fresh daily Better makes shall received paid priced price sliding combination formula multiplies resulting determines enables Because lose determined Receiving leads find feasible shown helps creating inclusive every LOW According Unfortunately Meaning Challenge answer challenge guidance practices Classroom Bell Monetary incentives top performers showing greatest tripled another eighteen monetary winners shortterm depends heavily generosity donors struggle Scorecard released FRAC slight dropped 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SNAP Outreach in the Magnolia State: A Resource for Social…	Madeline Becker	2015	Field Reports	Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Jackson, Mississippi	SNAP Outreach in the Magnolia State is a toolkit for social service providers in the Jackson metropolitan area interested in conducting SNAP outreach at their organization. Based… Read more “SNAP Outreach in the Magnolia State: A Resource for Social Service Providers”	Emerson Fellow	SNAPOutreachintheMagnoliaState AResourceforSocialServiceProviders CreatedbyMadelineBeckerstClassEmersonFellowforsocial serviceagenciesfightinghungerintheJacksonmetroareaandfor theCongressionalHungerCenter MadelinewouldliketothanktheentirestaffoftheGoodSamaritanCenterin JacksonMississippifortheirvaluableinsightsguidanceandsupportaswellasthe organizationsclientswhocontributedtheirpersonalstoriestothisproject DearCommunityPartner ThankyouforyourinterestinSNAPFoodStampOutreach AsasocialserviceproviderinthestateofMississippiyouunderstandtheimpactof hungerinourcommunitiesTheSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgramorSNAP formerlyknownasfoodstampsisoneimportanttoolinthefightagainsthungerSNAP providesahungersafetynettomillionsofAmericanswhoneedanextrahandevery monthThisresourcewhichincludesinformationaboutSNAPinMississippiandtools socialserviceorganizationscanusetoincorporateSNAPoutreachintotheirworkis designedtogiveasecondhandtosocialserviceproviderswhoregularlyassistSNAPD eligiblepersonsTheresourceincludesthreesections IWhyWeNeedSNAPOutreach IIUnderstandingBarrierstoSNAPinMississippi IIIMississippiSNAPOutreachToolkit SectiononegivesanupdateonSNAPparticipationinMississippiandoutlinesthe programsrolefightingpovertystatewideSectiontwowhichincludessurveyresponses fromSNAPrecipientsandfromfoodpantriesprovidesanoverviewofthechallenges facedbySNAPapplicantsandofferssuggestionsforsimplifyingtheapplicationprocess throughtheextensionofcurrentSNAPoutreachorthroughtheincorporationofnew SNAPoutreachefforts FinallythetoolkitinsectionthreewillempowerMississippianslikeyouwhoare interestedinSNAPoutreachThetoolkitincludesfliersaSNAPapplicationinstruction bookletandotherresourcesbuiltspecificallytoaddressthebarriersdescribedin sectiontwo AlthoughcreatedbyandforpeoplelivinginJacksonMississippithistoolkitcanbe tailoredtoothercommunitiesacrossthecountryworkingtoincreaseaccesstoSNAP ThankyouagainforjoiningusinthiseffortTogetherwecanworktoreducehungerin ourcommunitiesthroughSNAPoutreach Sincerely Madeline Becker MadelineBecker BillEmersonHungerFellow stClassD TableofContents OverviewoftheSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram ImportanceofSNAPinMississippicommunities WhatbarriersdoMississippiansfaceinapplyingforSNAP DIntroductiontotheSNAPrecipientsurvey DResultsoftheSNAPrecipientsurvey HowcanwehelpclientsovercomebarrierstoSNAP DSNAPoutreachforsocialserviceproviders DResultsofthesocialserviceprovidersurvey IntroductiontotheToolkit ToolkitContents DSectionGuidetoAssistingClients DHelpingYourClientsisaSNAP DSectionSNAPoutreachfliers DBuyingGoodFoodisaSNAP DDoYouQualifyforSNAP DNutritiousfoodflier DEconomicbenefitsflier DSectionAdditionalMaterials DSNAPcrosswordandkey DSNAPapplication DMDHSlocationsnearJackson IVAppendix SampleSNAPrecipientsurvey Samplesocialserviceprovidersurvey Demographicinformation Fullsurveyresults AcrossthenationovermillionAmericanscurrentlyparticipateintheSupplemental NutritionAssistanceProgramSNAPConsideredthenationsmostimportantantiA hungerprogramSNAPprovideslowAincomeAmericanswithahungersafetynet Eligiblehouseholdsreceivemonthlybenefitsthatcanbeusedtopurchasefoodata licensedretailerwithsomeexceptionsTodaybenefitsareaccessedonanElectronic BenefitsTransferEBTcardratherthanthroughpaperstampswhichhasincreasedthe integrityofSNAPbyreducingtraffickinganderrorrates AccordingtotheCenteronBudgetandPolicyPrioritiesSNAPkeptmillion AmericansincludingmillionchildrenoutofpovertyinByensuringthey havemoneytopurchasefoodSNAPfreesupresourcesforindividualsandfamiliesto spendonothernecessitiessuchasmedicineortransportation SNAPisespeciallycriticalinMississippiwhichcurrentlyranksthinthenationinfood securityInoneinfiveMississippiansparticipatedinSNAPcomparedwithonein sevenpeopleintheUnitedStatesasawholeMostSNAPrecipienthouseholdsin MississippiincludeachildinfactinofSNAPrecipientsinMississippiwere childrenthemselves BecausethefederalgovernmentfundstheprogramanincreaseinSNAPbenefits providesaneconomicstimulusforstateswherethebenefitsarespentThestimulusis quicktooestimatesfromtheCenteronBudgetandPolicyPrioritiessuggestmost householdsspendabouthalfoftheirbenefitswithinaweekofreceivingthemmaking theprogramanefficientandreliableboosttolocalbusinesseseachmonthItis estimatedthatinaweakeconomyeveryadditionaldollarinSNAPbenefitscan generateuptoineconomicactivityInforexampleSNAPbenefitsadded aboutmilliontoMississippiseconomyForcomparisontheMississippistate FoodResearchandActionCenterSNAPFoodStampParticipationRetrievedfromhttpfracorgreportsAandresourcessnapfoodA stampAmonthlyAparticipationAdata HotfoodsfoodsintendedtobeeateninAstorevitaminspetfoodsalcoholicbeveragestobaccoandothernonAfooditemsmaynotbepurchased usingSNAPbenefits RosenbaumDSNAPErrorRatesatAll
The Dallas Summer Meals Sponsor Council: a Collaborative Approach to…	Julia Kortrey	2015	Field Reports		Dallas, Domestic, Texas	The Dallas Summer Meals Sponsor Council: a Collaborative Approach to Summer Meals is a case study on the development and efficacy of Dallas’s sponsor coalition. The report… Read more “The Dallas Summer Meals Sponsor Council: a Collaborative Approach to Summer Meals”	Emerson Fellow	The Dallas County Summer Meals Sponsor Council Collaborative Approach Texas Hunger Initiative Julia Kortrey Emerson National Fellow February DALLAS COUNTY SUMMER MEALS SPONSOR COUNCIL Khasjflkassss Call the Table Ending Washington Sydney Fang Bill KEY TERMS Food Service Program SFSP Also referred summer feeding federal nutrition program that provides free nutritious meals children lowerincome areas during summertime when school not session breakfast lunch snack supper ages and under Seamless Option SSO continuation School Lunch NSLP Breakfast SBP schools can run time This follows slightly different rules for meal requirements reimbursement rates per but functions with same purpose known Contracting Entity sponsors are heart USDA Meal sponsor contracts directly State agency overall management operations one more sites also called While responsible operation must ensure access available eligible their communities nonprofit organization unit local municipal county tribal government Site site physical location approved where served supervised period Sites located recreation centers playgrounds parks churches community day camps housing projects complexes migrant Indian reservations Department Agriculture TDA administrator Sponsors contract programs Vendor vendor thirdparty food service company prepares from follow strict guidelines own selfprep act Average Daily Participation ADP average number participating each calculated level state help measure impact INTRODUCTION During year millions receive reduced priced through But out seeks fill this gap providing throughout However only about qualify nationwide participate Several barriers prevent kids accessing these such awareness safety social stigma Local states have been working overcome challenges coordinated efforts nonprofits districts agencies Programs united close participation child goes hungry Through shared vision eliminating hunger area Baylor Universitys THI United Way Metropolitan UWMD convened fall Composed works diligently increase efficiency effectiveness order healthy every reducing increasing capacity serve greater ensuring has meaningful positive experience After months research strategic planning first met November sponsordriven programming focuses following objectives Continuously improve childs training support operational success including marketing promotion increased coverage information youth engagement volunteer recruitment fundraising Actively collaborate share best practices Focus mission less timeconsuming administrative tasks will liaison collective concerns streamlining dialogue simplify processes reduce complexities Map Gap Feeding America Web Feb Now starting its second building off lessons learned seeking establish sustainable structure region Based feedback Councils focusing four key focus coming years outreach quality cost excellence advocacy document insight work opportunities ending how fighting Data Source North Bank TheHungerCenterofNorthTexas researchnbDataSources TexasDepartmentofAgriculture CaliperCorporaon Poverty Although may land opportunity many poverty remain serious challenge rate since while population grown Moreover disproportionately affected people color Hispanics African Americans NonHispanic Whites ranks worst cities over million now With than facing insecurity there wait they need Mayors Taskforce Briefing City Hall Aug Ibid insecure live YEAR DEVELOPING UNIFIED PLATFORM FOR AREA SPONSORS Why had before creation exceptionally high serving landscape faced relating duplicitous competition possessed few resources foster found highly competitive environment competing still struggling meet needs atrisk Hence needed unified approach all could Recognizing potential robust diverse employed other collaborative models like Milwaukees meeting Development coalition fulfill interests benchmarking organizations identifying two developed Working Dallasbased Bain Consultings Inspire team surveyed council provide would engaged within respondents were interested both addressing well growing full believing next felt advertising Ultimately creating effectively come table goal Launched supports currently Goals Objectives HIGHLIGHTS accomplished great deal our targeted timely deliverables event Below overview some most exciting accomplishments TDAUSDA Presentation Session part strategy build stronger partnership between hosted regional representatives January provided ask questions address Mapping Analysis performed mapping analysis unmet helped enabling make informed decision grow Marketing Outreach customizable flyers yard signs Labeled Free Available Here English Spanish bright orange simple message was effective reused Handout Representatives answering members Yard posted CONTINUED Power Created given develop depth These books activity guides engage curriculum requiring little equipment KickOff Events campaign supported kickoff events week hosting sporting hulahoops basketballs additional materials media volunteers Timeline Year Kids playing Kickoff Event BUILDING CAPACITY AND PROVIDING TARGETED SUPPORT came August reconvened evaluate efficacy plan future wanted what worked did longterm process interviewed approximately inform drive METHODOLOGY Interview Design interview designed conducted inperson implementer take minutes administer divided into three sections sought answer overarching How What running summation responses identify engages meaningfully Additionally interviews ways leadership consistent meetings Examining Part survey delve further numerous asked basic regards staffing types national surveys recognized unique sheer necessitated closer examination understand nuances learning tailor complement Identifying preparation designing compiled various publications reference successful approaches typically activities financial menu costs incorporated successes SFSPSSO Likewise used assess extent which implementing any employing them Finally compiling assessing among allowed examine whether relevant feasible Determining For III inaugural determine involvement value added interest collaborating conjunction parts section enabled connections organizational structures groups TABLE Interviewed All Representation Number Served Demographics Using list who active invited representing see communitybased nonschool chiefly CACFPSFSP church Figure Among coinciding Great Recession numbers similarly reflect composition sizes according data FIGURE ORGANIZATION TYPE Districts SFSPCACFP Only Government Agency Other Community Organizations Church FINDINGS HOW RUN THEIR PROGRAMS operate variety ranging type paid employees having least once tended sporadic volunteered specific integral components insufficient replacements staff primarily assigned nonessential roles greeting packing delivery vehicles Types operated district sponsored public Outside almost Boys Girls Clubs FREQUENCY TYPES SITES SCHOOL NONSCHOOL Frequency Schools Centers Parks FaithBased Camps Housing Complexes NonSchool apartments half faithbased ends drops instance virtually whole spans weeks exclusively length long noted continued CACFP several expressing expansion offered snacks hot days citing preference vended indicated lower primary reasons cited large size scale reason SERVED Snacks Percentage Programming Some frequently apartment very satisfied somewhat neither nor unsatisfied Growth intended continue being unsure expressed levels new maintain desire daily surpassed current decrease change stayed decreased WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES OPPORTUNITIES RUNNING Depending scope achieved range rated past either excellent good fair growth lack issues unforeseen summers Barriers substantial presented getting Lack followed congregate heat accessibility locating appropriate due especially challenging excessive Transportation stated major Challenges When biggest onethird greatest Specifically unclear communication inconsistent directives arduous audit included turnover coordinator compliance general logistics finance budgeting Successes Despite BARRIERS INDICATED PARTICIPATION Awareness Congregate Stigma Safety Operational Issues Partnerships Managing Costs costmanagement essential component doing keep costeffective Overwhelmingly managing higher limited ability Many using donations offset covered Planning manage CAN HELP attended helpful GREATEST Staffing Financial SUCCESSES Increase Quality Logistics Learning networking benefits interviewees attendance often speak helpfulness attend Future Support BENEFITS Signs Flyers Meeting Networking Best Practices FUTURE DESIRED FROM Advertising Expansion Advocacy Workshops Training Collaboration Response common theme Over receiving wanting workshops trainings sharing relationships andor strengthening advocate Interest expected willingness topics willing schoolrelated particularly INTEREST COLLABORATION RESEARCH SUMMARY NEXT STEPS Overall view valuable resource improving particular desired tailored considered adjusted sponsorspecific together From evaluating diving deeper threepronged steps expanded sponsorled First continuing includes Second expanding impactful novice experienced Third supporting solutions collaborations get create strategies identified effort connect recognize making strives created Recognition outline reinforce FOCUS MARKETING OUTREACH Strategy Continued dissemination promote Continue Promote calling texting find nearest Expanded Provide begins allow finetune Use body Advertise radio farreaching channels Redouble July mitigate drop Develop distribute material Conduct leaders highneed SponsorLed Coordinate District Group direct students after waive closest FOOD COST QUALITY Help Create distribution rating database Yelp satisfaction places procure decisions buy Identify yeararound model Cost Harness buying power foodbuying club central points enjoying wearing Kid Hungry sunglasses PROGRAMMING helping strengthen guide navigate options indepth Playworks teaches settings enable catering difficult Bounce houses playtime OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE ADVOCACY interface platforms Share webinars Adopt include mock feel prepared audits visits Nutrition Departments TDAapproved items RECOGNITION PROGRAM recognition Modeled FRACs Standards Excellence system recognizes overcoming possible optin Gold Silver Bronze use reputation Participating recruit retain previous Whether ratings grant eliminate Process consist visit set conduct brief note observations checklist evaluated criteria related Mesquite ISD proclamation mayor Defining Ratings shapes fits Our earn towards regulations engaging should bronze awarded above give TDAs minimum offer welcoming exceed They demonstrate commitment offering significant surpass silver highest education extensive targeting Guidelines Area Level Must posters banners distributed aware Hosts coordinators Employs specifically older Visits surrounding neighborhood tell families Promoted Menu appealing manner Offers fresh fruits raw vegetables multiple times Serves main entree monthly Holds foodtasting learn want eat servings entrees meat alternates Opportunities everyday Operates Receives score excelllent CONCLUSION childhood requires committed grows strengthens adapt facilitate expand reinforcing kid CONTACT Loretta Landry Child Specialist Regional Office Email loretta_landrybayloredu Jessica Galleshaw Director Health Impact Initiatives jgalleshawunitedwaydallasorg
The Share Table: Engaging Partners Around the Summer Food Service…	Maryam Adamu	2014	Field Reports		Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh	… Read more “The Share Table: Engaging Partners Around the Summer Food Service Program in Allegheny County”	Emerson Fellow	Southwestern Pennsylvania Food Security Partnership THE SHARE TABLE ENGAGING PARTNERS AROUND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM ALLEGHENY COUNTY Maryam Adamu Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow The Share Table WELCOME There unmistakable community atmosphere around ending childhood food insecurity Allegheny County For instance late April collection South Middle School students along with representatives from Pittsburgh Cares and Greater Community Bank gathered discuss issue that was affecting their preparation for schools canned drive the decorated picnic table would drop site asked question participating same service learning project country were asking What Will You Bring Elsewhere summer feeding sites across kids use Tables These are places where can offer whole uneaten parts meal peers perhaps exchange them something they like better apple orange example friend This report focuses positive impact Summer Service Program what has already been accomplished City large more key stakeholders bring share work end INTRODUCTION CHILDHOOD INSECURITY years following Great Recession many Americans found themselves without gainful employment dollars being stretched absolute thinnest Department Agriculture reported households experienced stretch some point during year Compare experiencing becomes clear past few have especially tough families condition having limited uncertain availability nutritionally adequate safe foods ability acquire acceptable low paying job lack access transportation sometimes gap between reaching security Unfortunately these circumstances disproportionately affect children Fully every United States insecure Much evergrowing body research points devastating health education economic outcomes associated several times likely underperform academically behavioral issues require special andor repeat grade Our best efforts preparing healthy prosperous future often undercut when child too hungry stressed learn cycles poverty persist Put simply providing nutritious today first step ensuring robust workforceready society tomorrow SECURITY Within there exists incredible network individuals programs organizations working together help alleviate hunger area Banks partner distribution gardens Farmers Markets accept SNAP WIC benefits Still over living those homeless period time last That number jumps preschool age factored More must done take care one most vulnerable segments our population Partnershipan initiative Bankwas developed significantly reduce Working hope feed line shorten While primarily direct works get people enrolled federal nutrition which eligible thereby shortening emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Formerly known stamps program assists lowincome purchasing grocery stores farmers markets supermarkets Women Infants Children through states supplemental mothers infants five Breakfast Lunch Programs constant source school However not session SFSP administered Education helps provide free meals this different levels involved SPONSORS government agencies nonprofits generally assume responsibility running including training supervisors filing reimbursements regulations VENDORS production component Sponsors capacity tend contract companies culinary prepare SITES physical location congregate receive parksplaygrounds houses worship centers OPEN districts wherein least reduced neighborhoods qualify open offered any prior registration required making valuable resource communities Outside roles delineated grow presence recruiting serve volunteerbased seek out OUTREACH flyers other outreach materials Though everyone able participate level recognize importance spreading word about helpful SITE SUPERVISORS who attend then responsible taking tallies temperatures pointperson particular Several will person spearheading but alternate cosite available spread VOLUNTEERS programming requirement participation tends much higher activities also offeredrecreation reading groups Essentially requires quite bit organizing particularly two barriers keep facilitating relationships ensure all entities need started each Additionally Human Services DHS Parks Recreation developing sponsored CitiParks total sponsors served snacks Each day nearly participated county ranging Vacation Bible Schools recreation camps pools under WHERE WORKS Below map Feeding ran Blue squares indicate red half registered lunch ideal environment within walking distance home SOUTHEASTERN NORTHEASTERN BIGGER needed decrease shows areas rampant scarce Clairton Wilkinsburg McKeesport Homewood target neighborhoodsboroughs recruitment great untapped resources could really champion Houses should existing operating high identify potential summers And just participants benefit greatly close proximity serviced Sponsor part Finding administrative coordinate unique understanding specific needs paramount Earthen Vessels Outreach East Liberty Lawrenceville Similarly Ministry took borough Having greater manageable gives opportunity closely develop its highest STARTUP EXPANSION Potential Many inkind donations Businesses host equipment drives outdoor donate refrigerator oven indoor Foundations grants hoping start mobile rural pockets Workforce Investment Boards set teenagers adults skills Site Supervisor One difficult aspects builtin disseminates partners robocalls universal channel communicated Offices elected officials district superintendents active role constituency Whether mail hosting kickoff events encourage utilize dial find nearest system place courtesy Way begin new vendors Kitchens Springboard Lutheran Society Both workforcetraining such criminal backgrounds homelessness offering life Their market secure industry Not only prison recidivism waste rescuing ripe used next helping prepared plates means definite recognition Over hopes harness energy increase amount roughly bringing projected totals reach goals support businesses owe thousands Chris West Regional Coordinator Office Email cwestpittsburghfoodbankorg Karen Dreyer Director kdreyerpittsburghfoodbankorg FEEDING PARTICIPANTS TOUCHING FAMILIES INC NUTRITION GROUP CATHOLIC CHARITIES PGH HOW DEPT AGRICULTURE PARTNERSHIP SOUTHWESTERN SPONSOR VENDOR PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION Child Reauthorization Act Administered stage agency Local sponsor teens eat average APPROX CHILDREN Comes Congress
A Call to the Table: Ending Summer Hunger in Washington	Sydney Fang	2014	Field Reports		Domestic, Seattle, Washington	… Read more “A Call to the Table: Ending Summer Hunger in Washington”	Emerson Fellow	Khasjflkassss February Call the Table Ending Summer Hunger Washington Sydney Fang Bill Emerson National Fellow United Way King County The mission UWKC bring caring people together give volunteer and take action help need solve our communitys toughest challenges has been leader fight against childhood hunger since works with business government media nonprofit organizations meet community needs Fellowship Fellows Program social justice program that trains inspires sustains leaders supports diversity local national approaches eliminate poverty oppression nurture innovative network creative inspiring change agents who share vision just world seeks craft successful mutually beneficial partnerships between Partner Organizations while developing new generation About Author Originally from San Francisco Bay Area graduated University California Berkeley degree public health minor policy also organized monolingual Chinese homecare workers served commissioner City Berkeleys Community Health Commission She was Public Policy International Affairs Greenlining Institute conducted foundational research around increasing transparency accountability upstream investment benefit spending among notforprofit hospitals Lauren McGowan Associate Director Homelessness provided content editing support for this report Please contact any questions SFANGhungercenterorg LMCGOWANUWKCorg ContentsTable Contents Executive Summary Introduction Funding Collaboration Coordination Local Cohesion Outreach Engagement Conclusion Roadmaps Pierce Snohomish Yakima Glossary WashingtonEnding When summer starts thousands lowincome youth lose access school breakfast lunch snacks they depend when session Food Service SFSP meals federal nutrition meets children under age are eligible free reduced which administered Office Superintendent Instruction OSPI relies schools act meal sponsors sites Unfortunately only reached students Now time stakeholders come fill gap While efforts Washingtons antihunger advocates partners increase some most wellplanned nation must steps make these even better Childhood manifestation source many other problems such economic instability poor strategic mobilization different corners address communitywide issue School districts elected officials funders families all something valuable table Five Opportunities Growth outlined can inform strategies moving forward participation Meals barrier operating especially lack startup funds rural programs cannot afford transportation reimbursement rate should enough sustain funding enrichment growth New hospital could complex problem intersection issues requires collaboration Workgroup strengthen existing reach communities unique entry points statewide housing parentteacher associations strong relationships color participate discussions planning Each partner brings expertise responsibilities resources Clear deliberate coordination critical making best use plan offer direction provide benchmark evaluation key commit concrete actions will move cohesion success depends ability step respond connected both networks responding already Action Partnership CAP agencies Advocates identify champions maintain sustained yearround measure progress coordinate highneed engagement more widespread targeted outreach ensure receive frequent consistent messaging familiar credible sources Low awareness continues persistent addition increased information reflects meant serve Localities understand integrate them into learn why may not participating This kind feedback inclusion become invested develop stronger trust ultimately Schools initiate avenues through surveys part Lunch application meetings work reducedpriced Meal ranks states District Columbia accessi improving imperative because hungriest stateii Statewide leaves over kids vulnerable during summeriii Losing comes great cost detrimental effects powerful opportunity combat learning loss food security promote cognitive developmentiv advance positive outcomes adopt necessitates sectors towards solution Purpose Methods highlights five opportunities Interviews throughout insight their limitations effective Research sharing recommendations collaborative Work Group well high offers target profiles counties Counties resource These demonstrate county present goals improvement what effort significant Funders grant dollars state much needed largely unaware education active peer Out philanthropic eal Existing makers YMCA Dairy Council sustainability assessment similar Partners HungerFree Oregon grantees tool promotes benchmarks cultural competency strategy provides standards strive Grant individualized sponsor easier evaluate strengths included Resource Toolkit Professionals Notforprofit return taxexempt status operate budget devoted promoting often associated happens within walls dictated where live play Addressing providing activities crucial contributions longterm Antihunger investments improve technical assistance added guidance One Million Campaign example how have amplify expansion spearheaded twoyear campaign countywide incorporated Grants fund costs staffing Corps members highschool collegeaged staff Targeted neighborhoods impact its first includes Significant gains grantee Des Moines Bank saw percent Intervention online guide centralizes running toolkit maintained WithinReach found here philanthropy advocacy emergency agency administers Involving association groups Housing Nutrition Association etc involved level agendas potentially initiatives legislation capacity administration consider What State WSPHA engage organizational include departments Migrant Centers Their encourage Authorities AWHA platform authorities connections site recruitment WSNA directors Connecting hosts workshops direct way vendors Parent Teacher WSPTA maintains regional contacts Associations partnership build PTAs another voice nuanced approach Healthy Lifestyles collaborate Engaging leadership governors office greater leverage Indiana Department Education began reading initiative programming offered DOE accompany potential stakeholder Governors connect Student Achievement whose attention academic combine ensuring mentioned establish clear items assign end each meeting followthrough discussion Develop pilot comprehensive after ambitious measurable facilitates Youth Alliance goal create year Afterschool CACFP developed piloted evaluated Deeper recruiting important States Agriculture Federal USDA FNS encourages facilitate superintendents governments sends out letters emails deeper followup OSPIs email list made rest workgroup follow via phone calls inperson urgency additional combined recruit multiple angles aside service continue specific regions libraries parent teacher centers migrant coordinators Vermont invitations principals managers administrativefinances Consistent contract preapproval flexibility Some elect Social marketing Developing advertising materials Executing events child field alternative models practices Florida regionalized makes logistically available concerns Regional forums Sponsors feel comfortable asking about operates environment enable Field same round good sense circumstances model enabled NSLP able communicate director directly Wisconsin team ensures communication Staff interact Assigned visits training place approve sponsorship candidates ask consultants encouragement coupled openness looking requests guidelines retention Specialists topics reinforce visit trainees might responsible Individual initiated sure knowledge run brief overview specialists show websites forms helpful website hourlong call assigned one For solicit regarding Sponsor reviews areas focus Training teach rules Summit Kickoff interested returning builds excitement exposure Minnesota had engaged experiences building mentorship kickoff advice Successful identified establishing formal mentorships old connecting partnered Impact two alongside attendees presents united front introduce full range Video conference technology simultaneous those arent attend view later updated factsheets wellconnected roadmaps set snapshot listing number days open workgroups coordinating reducing competition convener dedicated robust convened Taskforce Milwaukee region convening composed providers daycare coordinates They location reduce duplication gaps find ways close there redirect During numbers weekly hires intern look paperwork submit invoices supper distributes Kohls remain August privatelyfunded recruits volunteers activity equipment checks cooler procedures schedules accommodate preferences After interviewing area lacking alike priority getting door simply outreaching times limited reaching Stakeholders accessible relevant than ever speak Increasing means sensitive predominately English proficiencyv Cultural linguistic barriers keep receiving adequate effectiveness cases higher representation eligiblevi risk suffering insecurity outcomesvii challengesviii fighting trend Furthermore midst demographic transition todays being colorix exception populations shift Formal required collect Site Sites staffed trusts relationshipbuilding factor improves located mean language skills suited data accessing optional small response rates incentives prize punch card back completed survey Surveys beyond answers Why dont your friends enjoy you like Needs Assessment including dealing Child member Gleaners diverse touch services were backpack allowed surveyors parents every young person months However low nearly unable possible affected plays role disparities educational future Strategic ending but CountyKing Gap feed average daily attendance estimate per day longer practice recommended Center length consistency long serving lengthening sustainable Number less Race Ethnicity Data languages South double Communities now majority special consideration grades Year Percentage Total Latino races American Indian Alaskan Native Asian Black African Hawaiian Pacific Islander White Two More Races Populations Color December October EthnicityRace Enrollment Reports Level Seattle Times Shifting Changes Retrieved httpseattletimescomhtmllocalnews_censussouthkingmhtml Roadmap Project Our Region httpwwwroadmapprojectorgtheprojectourregion Goal Serve How Opportunity Strategy Timeline Require complete Raise FebruaryMarch Connect across See below FebruaryApril next three years clearly delegate Maintain hub order supportive AmeriCorps VISTAs ideal reporting system measurement All Communitybased accommodates finder widget administer host FebruaryMay Employment Resources likely plug OMM recruiter Corp Adult train want Consortium SNAC Promotora trusted using Benefits alleviating implementation GroupHealth vendor Centro Raza constituency Centros Para Los Ninos utilize conduct Sea Mar particularly WIC users Reach Soccer HealthCorps ACRS clients referrals bank Horn Africa Services CountyPierce Free Reduced true proficiency Special add snack UWKCUnited Greater Tacoma Foundation Metropolitan Development MDC Connections department consists Tahoma champion Authority developments Francis Hospital communitybuilding TacomaPierce Increased involvement aligns Improvement Plan Relevant Built Environment House refugees immigrants speaking adults several teens Asia APCC organization past constituents shapes CountySnohomish
A Primer on the Restaurant Meals Program in California, Preventing…	Samantha Hodges	2012	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates)	California, Domestic, Sacramento	A Primer on the Restaurant Meals Program in California, Preventing Hunger Among the Elderly, Disabled & Homeless in the Golden State is a report that aims to… Read more “A Primer on the Restaurant Meals Program in California, Preventing Hunger Among the Elderly, Disabled & Homeless in the Golden State”	Emerson Fellow	Primer the Restaurant Meals Program California Preventing Hunger Among Elderly Disabled Homeless Golden State Samantha Hodges Bill Emerson National Fellow February This primer was created partnership with following organizations Western Center Law and Poverty httpwwwwclporg leads fight courts counties capital secure housing healthcare strong safety net for lowincome Californians opened its doors midst nations War joint legal clinic USC UCLA Loyola Schools Congress cut off federal financial support programs like Today Centers cutting edge advocacy litigation educational work are supported private donations foundation grants attorney fee awards receives funding Sacramento Housing Alliance httpsachousingallianceorg The SHA formed incorporated advocates services amenities communities color homeless people Originally focused homelessness has long worked range issues including transit food access redevelopment community banking other serves metropolitan region Yolo Sutter Yuba Placer Dorado Counties works make more affordable families advocating mixed income educating about providing technical assistance developments forefront greater promote policies that create eliminate barriers production Congressional httpwwwhungercenterorg CHC nonprofit domestic international hunger priority policymakers government raise new generation leaders against poverty Our mission train inspire who end advocate public world strive leader movement ensure basic human right all nurture innovative inspiring act change agents bridging gap between grassroots efforts national policy provide nutritious culturally appropriate accomplish this through our coalition two leadership development Fellows Mickey Leland International Dear Allies Fight Against proud release which will improve understanding implementation Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs SNAP restaurant meals option vision began when came under attack Spring state legislation proposed ban use Though not successful program still largely misunderstood underutilized tool reducing among most vulnerable RMP longstanding federally approved enables elderly disabled only members these groups their benefits they already qualify lowcost restaurants authorized address special needs often find difficult impossible store prepare home have place safely implemented states discretion encouragement USDA Food Services Region Office early implementer recipients just rest Americans struggle daily smart dietary selections small budget For some challenge complicated inability carry heavy bags groceries open jars knife stand periods complete tasks preparing own seem mundane burden can even refrigeration healthy foods sanitary increases options achieving goal doesnt reduce publicprivate very unique population finding increasingly serve traditional charitable Some critics object citing available purchase low nutritional value However criticism ignores apply participate meet certain criteria unable meal unacceptable alternative adopted cannot overcome forced miss unhealthy anyone They choice purchasing prepared where beginning menu labeling laws tools help them select Throughout misrepresented effort expand claim intended Its important set record straight gross below line time many struggling put table should extolling virtues prevent expansion hope toolkit helps others understand encourages into Sincerely Jessica Bartholow represents hard expertise commitment entire antihunger Without generosity knowledge would been able document Special Thanks Adrienne Yancey County San Diego Health Human Agency wwwsdcountycagovhhsa Anastasia Dodson Welfare Directors Association wwwcwdaorg Andrea Bricker Beth Sloane Department Aging wwwagingcagov Colleen Rivecca Anthony Foundation wwwstanthonysforg Daniel Conway wwwcalrestorg Ecaterina Burton Alameda Community Bank wwwaccfborg Edith Martinez River City wwwrivercityfoodbankorg Elena Berman Carol Johnson Marys Oakland wwwstmaryscenterorg Frank Tamborello Action Los Angeles wwwhungeractionlaorg Jamie Almanza Bay Area wwwbayareacsorg Jennifer Tracy Coalition wwwsandiegohungercoalitionorg Jeremy Rosen Homelessness wwwnlchporg Amelia Birtwhistle wwwwclporg Kara Bush Grocers wwwcagrocerscom Katherine Buckovetz Michelle Greenwood Dana McQuary Santa Clara Social Svcs wwwsccgovorg Lilia Erviti Lino Rios Public wwwladpssorg Lotta ClementeTorres Leo OFarrell Francisco wwwsfgovorg Paula Jones Policy Council Manager wwwsfdphorg Rapone Anderson Mike Papin wwwcdsscagov Rosanne Stephenson wwwcdphcagov Sabrina Hamm Class Sheila DanehyOakes wwwalamedasocialservicesorg Stephanie Nishio Banks wwwcafoodbanksorg Susan Clark Columbia wwwcolumbiaorg Steve Diaz Network wwwcangressorg Vicki OBrien Nancy Scheiber wwwdhawebsaccountynet Kendra Bridges Tyrone Buckley Bob Erlenbusch Sandra Hamameh wwwsachousingallianceorg Most valuable thoughtfulness countless Cal Fresh interviewed during research whose voices opinions included throughout information contact jbartholowwclporg shodgeshungercenterorg explore ending experiencing country Director jrosennlchporg Table Contents Introduction Option That Reduces Insecurity Participation History Meal Populations Limits Charitable Feeding Skipped Emergency Providers Stretched Limit Loaves Fishes Dining Room Implementation Restaurants CalFresh Recipients Advocates VII Conclusion Appendices Note piece contain client stories guide offer comprehensive account several from vantage point various stakeholders review regulations inform decisions offered within referred project originally conceived unmet Californias residents allows Just debate erupted Critiques wrought inaccuracies rules challenged whether allowed setting ignore critiques disservice those rely avoid addressing while first foremost exists administrators implement locations taken added defending safe order adequately explain begins description problem role modern day technologies used deliver Additionally explores question how insecurity impacts health outcomes eligible httpwwwersusdagovBriefingFoodSecuritystats_graphshtm million were living fourth consecutive annual increase number sluggish economy numbers expected continue rise need social consequences One troubling implications rising prevalence households insecure security defined consistent adequate active key good quality life percent American year one three had translates reduced intake disrupted eating patterns report Progress found costs nation least billion due lost economic productivity poor avoidable care cost feeding does include countrys largest nutrition approximately alone expanded far less than entitlement respond arise known provides noincome applicants must incomes Federal Line FPL nationally United States Agriculture administered CDSS county departments currently July participated but participants increased dramatically since Great Recession FFY over directly spent remaining administrative According Census Bureaus Measure counts kept out lessened severity millions bad times necessary survival Over course lifetime children reside household Fiftyone adults enrolled sometime ages also ensures demand remains steady tough every generates activity Since distributed using Electronic Benefits Transfer EBT technology purchases made USDAapproved retailers items nonfood such diapers napkins vitamins law makes exception chosen enroll populations America Suffering All Pay October httpwwwcalfreshcagov httpwwwfnsusdagovsnap guidelines Level issued annually family contiguous District httpaspehhsgovpoverty httpwwwdsscagov httpwwwcwdaorglinkschsaphp DFA November httpwwwfnsusdagovoramenuPublishedsnapFILESParticipationReachingpdf httpwwwfnsusdagovoramenuPublishedsnapSNAPPartStatehtm SNAPFood stamp monthly participation Research Centerhttpfracorgreportsandresourcessnapfoodstampmonthlyparticipationdata Basics Budget Priorities January Effective Efficient Dorothy Rosenbaum InputOutput Multiplier Model Stimulus Effects Economic Service httpwwwfnsusdagovsnapebt extent contrary suggests association obesity studies primarily adult women men further confounding identify connection And examining control thereby introducing selection bias considerable limitation because associated overweight especially high rates Furthermore there evidence any relationship uniform age gender raceethnicity varies depending local prices too surprising given disparities exist based factors race ethnicity trends changing stress may benefit link making challenging navigate levels experienced 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shared office Once method awareness save burdens caseworkers publication published Senior Citizens noted adding subsidies Eligibility eligibility citizenship status maximum allowable subject wwwsnapstepusdagov Opportunity Boost CalFreshCalifornia Karpilow Reed Chamberlain Shimada Module Understanding Policies Women Institute Kerry Birnbach CCWRF fixed sleep night includes hotel congregate halfway house someone else you days usually doorway lobby bus station hallway subway Conference Mayors Task Force respondents provided relevant September August across survey cities average six reporting Children frequently without homes rated worst Across last needing did Because beds shelters thirds turn away Officials expect next substantial city expects same rights housed face additional accessing These Lack transportation Barriers caused mental illness mailing telephone communication worker andor documentation collateral contacts verify identity residency determined card lack necessities 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delineates Provide Low Prices non equal discounted specials saleprices charges taxes Verify reflects patron Accept responsible obtaining transact accepted iii Prohibit provider indoor seating Post notice reference statutes expires suspended revoked Contractors valid expiration suspense return Maintain subcontractor subcontractors subcontractorsother designees compliant provisions ordinances Document complaints involving pertinent incident followup investigation steps resolve complaint circumstance Reported foodborne contagions illnesses threat facility damage etc Indemnify defend hold harmless appointed officers designated arising acts omissions related demands claims actions expert witness expense party insured limit agreed specifics coverage Abide political belief orientation kind condition protected classes retaliation opposition harassment tolerated compliance Disabilities ADA confidentiality except directives relating notified aware disclose maintained storage shredded disposal 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Healthy Children, Healthy Lives: Barriers to Participation in the At-Risk…	Montae Langston	2012	Field Reports		Domestic, Seattle, Washington	Healthy Children, Healthy Lives: Barriers to Participation in the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program in Washington State presents the obstacles that current and potential non-profit sponsors face in… Read more “Healthy Children, Healthy Lives: Barriers to Participation in the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program in Washington State”	Emerson Fellow	Healthy Children Lives Barriers Participation the AtRisk Afterschool Meals Program Washington State Report Author Montae Langston This report examines obstacles that current and potential nonprofit organizations sponsor level face their effort participate program While limited its scope seeks identify areas would benefit from targeted attention state agencies documenting experiences sponsors via qualitative interviews Findings illustrate lack organizational capacity administrative barriers are most limiting factors for Near end this key programmatic policy recommendations proposed seek both address these expand participation statewide The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows month fellowship created Congressional Center emerging leaders dedicated fighting poverty hunger Fellowship participants placed into local well national where they carry out specific antihunger antipoverty work has been Childrens Alliance Seattle working Risk other related projects nonpartisan multiissue child advocacy organization Their mission improve wellbeing children effecting positive changes public policies priorities programs Acknowledgements benefited immensely who participated author also gives special thanks individuals Office Superintendent Public Instruction California Food Policy Advocates contributions Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Background Issues Overview Programmatic Elements Capacity Combat Insecurity Racial Disparities Landscape Rates Programs among Goals Methodology Constraints Results Qualitative Interviews Recommendations Conclusion References Appendixes expansion brings new exciting opportunities not only offers ability make important inroads fight against but chance strength afterschool However because newness there numerous roadblocks which hamper efforts increase looks Through use with selected operating wish operate were developed These serve experience introduce strategies augment Overall benefits allowed federally reimbursed nutritious meals freed funds quality programming addition serving increases marketability students parents Current did however included Operational Difficulties Serving Both remarked process snacks operationally less daunting than Snacks opposed require large number resources preparation time according requires need deliver food sites more frequent basis possible vendors cooks larger storage space may have acquire Difficulty Acquiring Health Safety Fire Inspections Due various safety fire inspection procedures across different counties interested many difficulties faced general direction concerning begin health inspections let alone fulfilling actual requirements county Administrative Paperwork Problems paperwork needed coupled required completing claims consumes amounts especially relatively overall CACFP Filling all forms admission along painstakingly ensuring proper completed often proved smaller Cont Lack Staffing Sponsors made multiple remarks about inability staffing order cases found themselves situations staff had limit facetoface adequately difficulty relaying training information back person when volunteers spread should create comprehensive plan includes promotes Transition Fully Online Application Reimbursement Claims System Have Weekly instead Monthly Reimbursements Adopt Standardized Evaluation Inspection Form Grant Support Pay Equipment Encourage School Districts Involvement Service Business Directors Maintain Expand Outreach Efforts Promote Number Large Who Partner Community Based With starting point hoped can further access Washingtonian December President Obama signed HungerFree Kids Act law things expanded eligibility atrisk states one recently eligible began administering upon Although policymakers advocates alike expressed widespread enthusiasm support viability administrators provides examination component Child Adult Care Throughout course perspectives community analyzed authoritative findings intended establish foundation target Toward help encountered federal reimbursements located lowincome communities estimated percent living families insecure nationally households see incredible opportunity strides insecurity Many Nutrition Association Implementation Free Accessed httpwwwschoolnutritionorgcontentaspxid Hungry wwwwsahncorgHungry_in_Washington_FINALpdf note particularly combat obesity school aged promote healthy lifestyle Nevertheless faces such New range insufficient outreach campaigns grants cover startup costs grappling inadequate technical assistance Another issue affects newly whether will necessary given budget shortfalls battles over debt deficit issues concerns provide background context options aimed III administered through United States Department Agricultures attendance area schools qualify free reducedprice lunch goals twofold providing them meal involve supervised enrichment activities during academic year Lunch some pay reduced full price provided charge noted above USDAs runs Research Action Role Federal Combating Overweight Obesity January httpfracorginitiativeshungerandobesitywhatistheroleofthefederalnutrition programsincombatingoverweightandobesity Agriculture Handbook httpwwwfnsusdagovcndcarePublicationspdfAt Risk_Afterschool_Handbookpdf Cohen Meal Could Reach All httpedmoneynewamericanetblogpostsafterschool_meal_program_could_reach_all__states administer usually Education another agency designated case OSPI administers Until District Columbia Connecticut Delaware Illinois Maryland Michigan Missouri Nevada York Oregon Pennsylvania Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin authorized receive reimbursement served passage legislative timeline adapted below detailing first introduction recent Berktold Aredes Best Practices Analysis Alexandria Ibid Agricultural Protection Expanded allow age following Two additional USDA competitive pool applicant Rural Development Drug Administration Related Agencies Appropriations Authorized Consolidated Fiscal Year Omnibus There elements gain deeper understanding itself Eligibility For start suppers must meet Meet Provide educational activity Operate either after weekends vacations Serve youth under Eligible every cash lieu commodities cents per bringing total rate submitted approval then distributes independent center Nutritional Requirements nutritional set supper dinner include components milk servings fruit vegetables grain protein option allowing districts pattern requirement place Resource FRACs Guide httpfracorgafterschoolmealprogrambasics httpwwwkwauschildnutritionProgramsCACFPReimbursementRatesaspx Ability Fight According statistics released million resided means facing increased regards foods lessen rates Budget CBO approximately estimates Given growth meeting critical Now able eat conjunction nutrition Breakfast decrease high Alleviate reduce racialized disparities studies largest contributors color shows likely reside consequently poor outcomes higher susceptible chronic ColemanJensen Nord Andrews Carlson Household Security ERR Econ Res Serv httpwwwcbogovftpdocsxxdocHealthyHungerFreeKidsActpdf Accelerating Disparity Reducing Advances Project Institute Alternative Futures Using Eating Active Learning Initiatives Reduce httpwwwaltfuturescomdraprojectpdfsReport___Using_Healthy_Eating_and_Active_Living_Initiatives__to_ Reduce_Health_Disparitiespdf diseases blood pressure later adulthood compared peers show racial indicators oral offer subsidized nutrient rich play role addressing disproportionate early childs life fact greater implications Johnson Theberge argue article disparate risk conditions childhood way affecting minority adults Extrapolating data demand African American Hispanic Native Americans Asian figures sizable fraction accessing rather unmet conveyed nearby Similarly reported Caucasian demands tackle small does alleviate disparity Yet Surgeon General Generals Call Prevent Decrease httpwwwsurgeongeneralgovtopicsobesitycalltoactionfact_adolescentshtmhttpwwwsurgeongeneralgovtopicso besitycalltoactionfact_adolescentshtm Matthews Moore Terzian Access Insurance Status Influential Factors Trends Count httpwwwchildrensallianceorgsitesdefaultfilesKIDS_COUNT_State_of_WA_Children pdf Beginning Early Childhood Short Take University After Most InDepth Study How spend Afternoons httpwwwafterschoolallianceorgAA_Full_Reportpdf defined householdlevel economic social condition uncertain adequate ranks nation Since recession nearly doubled experiencing Statistics vast majority incomes line During result missing responsible own care hours Washingtons actually percentage still low Studies revealed available severe poses consequences vital development otherwise unsupervised dangers Definitions httpwwwersusdagovbriefingfoodsecuritylabelshtm httpwwwchildrensallianceorgsitesdefaultfilesKIDS_COUNT_State_of_WA_Childrenpdf Facts httpwwwafterschoolallianceorgpolicyStateFactscfmstate_abbrWA improved performance increasing real epidemic reinforce choices encourage involvement physical fitness Students enrolled participates enormously reimburses Consequently intimately linked goal understand More specifically comprises comes conducted received private approved oversee sign agreement district Keeping Communities Safe httpwwwafterschoolallianceorgissue_briefsissue_CrimeIB_pdf why significance success services nuanced challenges participating know what types applying while knowledge change purposes study focuses currently Snack yet transition chosen easiest offering already focus greatest wide scale hundreds single day Delving here insight centers since shared ranged Boys Girls Clubs religious hailing parts minutes length transcribed reoccurring themes arose used forming VII major limitations sample size due limitation associated CACP studied example expansive future better VIII Benefits Obstacles stated recognized immediate eating home coming hungry motivated could now little cost recognize lot wanted happens right noticed demeanor helped offered creating familial atmosphere enhanced Additionally attracted enroll knew receiving But doing snack appreciate And said nice get just They worry kids got liked idea enjoy High additionally improving focusing financial simultaneously voiced around operational Before relative ease easy purchase largescale without difficult Organizations much beforehand outlined task timeconsuming Costco our consuming peoples part shopping bring your site mark date put away want solicit having service distributor too expensive track regulations problems rules complicated Potential how beyond strains prevented moving quickly regarding Documentation unless each fulfill Unlike seem straightforward undertaking acquiring permits presents even reiterated throughout interview obstacle say sanitation really challenging Just seems world Almost building initially knows hard kind unclear you talk departments Similar obtain contact mostly wished sponsorship Over past concerted amount although completely factor acted stumbling block consumed Past Summer navigate think four years very similar far same summer monitoring almost exactly form menus keep recycling played crucial alleviating any confusion submit become roadblock representative observed take relationships You manpower designed tie Like late night pull being repeatedly commented members reasons Without Several extra tasks despite enormous barrier theme emerged centered persons Some train teachers Teachers including existing responsibilities Often times putting strain sponsoring listed based off discussed cannot solve impede together move towards fully online application system facilitate easier seen significantly easily update immediately review save reporting adding reducing redundant processing copying distributing paper applications electronic consistent tracking assist longterm evaluation format feature prepopulating taken steps utilize NSLP Californias serves useful model moved wishing specialist phone complete prescreening questionnaire sure Once reviewed appropriate granted adult giving few Currently monthly weekly normally budgets regularly Smaller constraints items Increasing frequency effect upfront step varying prove confusing burden adopt standardized Oregons worked produce officer proceeds conduct gaining cooperation Counties immense request respective worrying uniform recruiting supporting begun surveying find countys Plans particular summarized Schools Out website procedure educating partnership between Centers guides equipment obtaining run purchasing affordable long grant consider setting aside great direct director Moreover logically fall purview targeting makes sense business educate avenue accomplish aim communicate underway Nonprofit convenes workgroup composed Team works recruit vehicle directors capability reach recruitment geographical addendum maintain costeffective ways Local recreational YMCAs Club levels costneutral manner recommended partnerships networks Ways Regional banks Ombudsman Does Work httpwwwgovernorwagovoeosystemdistrictsasp combating decreasing adoption httpwwwaltfuturescomdraprojectpdfsReport___Using_Healthy_Eating_and_Acti ve_Living_Initiatives__to_Reduce_Health_Disparitiespdf Key Wellness Preteens Teens httpedmoneynewamericanetblogpostsafterschool_meal_program_could_reach_all __states Improving Quality Together httpfracorgpdfCNR_qualityandaccesspdf httpfracorginitiativeshungerandobesity whatistheroleofthefederalnutritionprogramsincombatingoverweightandobesity httpwwwsurgeongeneralgovtopicsobesitycalltoactionfact_adolescentshtmhttpwww surgeongeneralgovtopicsobesitycalltoactionfact_adolescentshtm OMB Watch Campaign Cut Waste Uses Recovery Tools Improve Performance Challenges Remain httpwwwombwatchorgnode httpwwwfnsusdagovcndcarePublicationspdfAtRisk_Afterschool_Handbookpdf Appendix Survey Interview Begins Identify myself affiliation Explain project Discuss tape recording occur interviewer notes recordings quotes Ask questions before begins Questions Topic Motivations Interest effects Tell involved Why Standard SBP Sponsor Has considered What wanting Perceptions Awareness Services employs Specialists determine Are aware affected Can tell Where aspects experienced Field Staff Menu Planning Meeting Financial BarriersFiscal Under reimbursable changed tools helpful expanding foresee affect developments impact becoming yes stage going Suggested Areas Improvement remain andor closing comments Gather followup Reiterate importance survey Thank interviewee List Parties Interested Component Guidance handbook apply patterns recordkeeping Available Brochure read brochure FRAC Provides interest httpfracorgaboutthe guide FRACS Materials series materials Spanish httpfracorgfederalfoodnutritionprogramsafterschoolprograms outreachmaterials Flier AntiHunger flyer explains httpfracorgnewsitewpcontentuploadsmoving_snack_to_mealpdf Partners indepth description assessment tool needs next httporegonhungerorgafterschoolguide Resources Recipes booklet consists recipe handling suggestions httpwwwfnsusdagovtnResourceschildcare_recipeshtml Idaho contains best practices menu planning recipes httphealthymealsnalusdagovhsmrsIdahoCACFPMenuPlanningGuidepdf
How Much Does it Cost to Eat Healthy?	Jasmine Mickens	2012	Field Reports		Domestic, Washington, DC	How Much Does it Cost to Eat Healthy? analyzes the cost of healthy groceries in the District of Columbia’s grocery stores. The report includes quantitative analysis of… Read more “How Much Does it Cost to Eat Healthy?”	Emerson Fellow	Acknowledgements like express appreciation the wonderful people who have provided support and believed potential would first thank Congressional Hunger Center Emerson Staff especially for fostering activist spirit dedication social justice through research enlightenment addition greatly appreciate their decision place Food Research Action where been welcomed with open arms warm smiles also show gratitude supervisors Kristin Roberts Alexandra Ashbrook whom nurtured had faith since day one They great remarkable mentors This project not possible without expertise work Amanda Breen PhD Rachel Meeks Cahill Drexel University deeply indebted constant eagerness help make this influential theirs made time took efforts provide answers resources grateful another dynamic duo researchers Cooper Heather HartlineGrafton DrPH guided every step way carrying out independent quantitative Thanks them was able conduct thorough methodology data analysis acknowledge volunteers from various groups affiliations within that volunteered energy trained visit stores record food prices across city Last but means least fellow Fellows always checking offering encouragement advice humor Thank you all accompanying personal intellectual journey Families are becoming increasingly susceptible insecurity many households suffering job loss declining incomes home foreclosures million Americans slipped into poverty totaling living below official line highest level All more economically fragile minority communities hit hardest Blacks experienced rate Hispanics rose For Whites live Asians were unchanged Accordingly SNAP responding increased need participation program has grown January than October Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program largest nutrition assistance administered United States Department Agriculture existence Stamp Act goal alleviate hunger malnutrition increasing purchasing power eligible apply large while seven receive still estimated four left unserved Nationally benefiting disproportionately affected grocery gap resulting deserts result families must spend money traveling long distances get store Conversely they lack travel forced rely small corner convenient which tend higher less healthy items Hence grossly exacerbates poses barrier lowincome effectively purchase groceries lowest cost recipients often particularly problematic reliance undercuts programs aim supplemental depletes economics value monthly benefits Prior created basic plans moderate satisfying flavor contained adequate nutrients Great Depression specific different The Restricted Plan Emergency Use Minimum Cost Moderate Liberal used replaced Low evolved Thrifty hereafter TFP later become basis maximum stamp allotment boost during economic climate post American Recovery Reinvestment raised subsequently helped protect last updated contains total fall six main categories Grains Vegetables Fruits Milk Products Meats Beans Other Foods such condiments oils soups Mathematical calculations intake dietary recommendations consumptions patterns age group gender composition price information determine weekly quantities costs See FIGURE Researchers Childrens Health Watch conducted two studies investigating diet defined Agricultures whether reasonable receiving Boston study discovered average shopping list represented shortfall benefit second Philadelphia showed overall deficient family although ARRA increase affordable remained insufficient Nonetheless find themselves even threatening hardship Project Overview Based District Columbia examined accessibility availability using standard meal plan Objectives TRUE market basket medium throughout eight wards evaluate Methods PreData Collection After construction survey tool selected collection Wards widest gaps warranted most attention thus fullservice those remaining full service located farthest away sum sampled randomly each ward NOTE omitted conclusions due Data Entry Analysis From November entry assigned lowet Weekly well numbers missing per calculated other similar sized advised USDA Community Security Assessment Tool Kit available similarly next closest size Results THE BIG PICTURE PART shows clear disconnect estimate Thus unaffordable vulnerable disenfranchised receives short date adjusted regional variation does reflect realities facing today included half Many whole grain flours breads pastas rice fresh frozen vegetables fruits lean meats disadvantaged may carry these buy refined grains fats sweets greater lower just ends meet While high calorie attainable dense when consumed daily can lead malnourishment overconsumption deprives body sufficient protein vitamins minerals detriment poor cause health impaired cognitive development stunted growth chain beans significant concern because three inopportunely providing only slight alternative combined frequently options wheat pasta brown sugar national nutritional guidelines stipulate recommended form rather processed bread cereal popcorn etc commonly challenge corresponding chains therefore integral familys ability access CLOSER LOOK EACH WARD III likely Ward Districts wealthiest among accounted notable difference spices explained brands carried number poorest Fresh Overall remain larger healthier could represent FOOD DESERTS lowestincome populations found mediumsized attributed operating laborcapital Moreover inventory decreasing product holds true variety brand surveyed Figure Average Percent Missing Items Limitations limitations collected times days week period fluctuations stock controlled include discounts sale actual particular actually set item Also reflects sample residents consumer behaviors choose shop Recommendations should accurately changes More funding ensure comprehensive implementation FEED create incentive allow join Healthy Corner Stores permanent its expiration Despite beneficial Sources
SNAP Outreach Initiative in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Daniel Valverde	2013	Field Reports		Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh	SNAP Outreach Initiative in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a best practices report for anti-hunger advocates in Pittsburgh to utilize undersubscribed government programs for underserved communities. … Read more “SNAP Outreach Initiative in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania”	Emerson Fellow	SNAP OUTREACH INITIATIVE Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Written Daniel Valverde Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow This training manual offers recommendations and best practices for outreach based off experiences working with the Southwestern Food Security Partnership Included are how approach agencies techniques followup proposals frequently asked questions Introduction significant problem United States million people considered food insecure Department Agriculture USDA this has cumulative impact individuals leading chronic diseases health impairments which deters growth development children The state over family farms acres land dedicated agriculture home two worlds largest companies Heinz Hersheys Corporation Despite risk hunger according Within county region that makes southwestern percent population live poverty Allegheny County alone more than eligible Stamps not receiving benefits due challenges system Feeding America Partnerships goal significantly reduce counties effectively utilizing government nonprofit organizations increase federal nutrition programs close gap number hungry nearly society will have lasting influence who lack adequate see stunted brain slowed physical impairment Children face insecurity likely hospitalized their lifetime require longer inpatient stays families further prone problems such obesity they alternate between cycles binge eating scarcity correlation was once oxymoronic now apparent modern Issues reliable transportation low quality supermarkets exacerbate epidemic According Research Action Agency make matters worse when healthy available often expensive lowincome neighborhoods compared suburban one estimate cost our roughly per year complications poor education employee absences underperformance costs charitable efforts address whereas national average billion Greater Bank advocates ensure access mitigate effects SPFSP completing fiveyear commitment crisis includes Lawrence Butler Beaver Greene Fayette Somerset Cambria Indiana Armstrong Washington Westmoreland work With help from local community leaders partnering created task force These committees were comprised including educators healthcare workers forprofit entities within structure steering committee research communications advocacy summer Population Receiving Benefits committed ending increasing stamps WIC Summer School Breakfast Federal Nutrition offer assistance adults seniors alleviate Without these forced difficult decisions choosing rent medication gas typically takes back seat other necessitates suffer consequences relying high calorie cheap Highly successful provides additional resources nutritious foods also allows ability bills medicine awareness while improving effectiveness distribution plan identified goals Increase use public private Build broad engagement reducing Advocate strong policy improve relief Collaborate social services providers needs associated Ensure efficient administration antihunger systems main objective utilize under subscribed Lunch collaborative essential part sharing accessing end effective way Programs COMPASS ran program Public Welfare apply online Applying reduces stress stigma accompanies long lines hours waiting welfare offices comprehensive application many applying but several barriers flaws can lead being denied simple clerical errors might arise identify imperfections train organization troubleshoot assisting applicants focused three interns connecting incorporate into daily regiment February affiliated connect trusted deeply rooted them Training empower overcome helping produce applications free responsible shouldering heavy caseloads accounting new existing recruiting willing adopt activities burden sign week years there would Every agency diverse its own nature operates willingness certain dedicate personnel become proficient allow reach need Best Practices Contacting Agencies Our job support partner different suited immediately began contacting meet then set dates Here some learned through time specialist After conducting post results showed met facetoface prior had higher rate success importance meeting cannot understated asking lot already strained take responsibility adding regimen came four parts contact initial followups offering Contact email phone call start conversation informing what encountered attempting first included period response easy dismissal most method requesting next step having oneonone staff Meetings let personal level stressed clients Individual meetings important overarching affect knowledge about expected during after Human Services sent out mass behalf hundreds nonprofits around generate interest produced flood emails calls immediate couple days doubled amount trained influx positive experience since could newest discovered slight predicament arose responses Fist noticed minor fall below waistline Second experienced great deal miscommunication led trainees little information Third rates When occurred increased less confusion employees employers opportunity express significance expectations skipped lump both FAQs limit receive you remain qualified How times reapply months insure your finical situation changed still vehicle Yes One household matter value does count against second resource greater Should fill all chances roommate put wants know even any Can save finish input eform password resume where left Why should Adding Social Number esign signature chose personally mail documents send Sustainability Outreach measure progress involves sustainability imperative shows dedication ensuring enthusiastic component gaps fully 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knowledgeable Making contacts Just Harvest Urban League dispensing valuable assets rely clarify trainings Cultivating relationships able pick get correct answer quick manner assist Stay connected Staying reporting accurate numbers seen Accurately political Remaining whenever arises Correctly solving determining factor swaying commit energy direct Certain understand especially clientele rapid pressure Interns discretion isnt dependence want solely instead promote independence Volunteering facilitating predetermined signup before hand guaranteed attendance Directly signing though present unique trainer wellrounded instructor Once month remind There reminders itself remember retrieve every calling behind kindly Work create cover hood missing documentation capability extra mile fax required nearby office choose creative ways Suggesting sample stating proper packet probability mistakes biggest encounter grounds doublecheck paperwork receives beneficial requires effort practice Conclusion entering third half made massive push alleviating place Connecting Meals burdened Spreading numerous successfully thus reaching Working been illuminating movement inspiring encouraging doubt Bibliography Meal Gap Child Insecurity Retrieved httpfeedingamericaorghungerinamericahungerstudiesmapthemealgapmediaFilesresearchmapmeal gapChildFoodInsecurity_ExecutiveSummaryashx LowIncome Insecure People Are Vulnerable Overweight Obesity february FRAC Web site httpfracorginitiativeshungerandobesitywhyarelowincomeandfoodinsecurepeoplevulnerabletoobesity Comprehensive Plan For Closing httpwwwpittsburghfoodbankorgfoodpartnershipwpcontentuploadsCompPlanPhaseExecSummpdf August About PDA httpwwwagriculturestatepausportalserverptgatewayPTARGS______AgWebsitePageaspxnameAboutPDAnavidparentnavidpageid
SNAP Into Action: Idaho’s SNAP Outreach Plan by The Idaho…	Gemma Donofrio	2013	Field Reports		Boise, Domestic, Idaho	SNAP Into Action: Idaho’s SNAP Outreach Plan by The Idaho SNAP Advisory Network provides a framework for partner organizations throughout Idaho to unite around a cohesive SNAP… Read more “SNAP Into Action: Idaho’s SNAP Outreach Plan by The Idaho SNAP Advisory Network”	Emerson Fellow	SNAP Into Action Idahos Outreach Plan The Idaho Advisory Network Gemma Donofrio Emerson National Hunger Fellow Relief Task Force February Table Contents Acknowledgements Purpose Background Case for Celebrating Successes Opportunities Growth Organizing Targeted Needs Next Steps Potential Activities Partners Sustainability Conclusion Summary Recommendations Appendices Flier Train the Trainer Orientation Toolkit Module This outreach plan would not have been possible without support several individuals and organizations like offer special thanks Kathy Gardner Director her guidance throughout field placement Cathy McDougall Associate State AARP inspiration antihunger advocate Nico Quintana Fellowship Advisor Congressional Center his insightful feedback Breland Draper coordinator Cultivate with Heather Luff AmeriCorps VISTA their assistance curriculum MarieTherese Senecal continual help encouragement members following contributed much appreciated this Community Partnership Association Area Agencies Aging Blaine County Coalition Nez Perce Tribe Magic Valley Food Stamp Program Department Health Welfare Women Infants Children Child Nutrition Programs Education Agriculture Interfaith Roundtable Against Foodbank Retired Senior Volunteer Council Governments Eat Smart formerly University Extension Emmett Friendship Tables Hope Boys Girls Club Ada Catholic Charities Supplement Assistance known frontline program fighting hunger food insecurity United States today provides essential nutrition serves vital work lowincome families has shown improve access promote economic growth yet only about eligible Americans are currently participating Though participation rate slightly higher than national average residents state receive stamps gap between those represents striking failure alleviate dramatically health livelihoods tens thousands Idahoans millions closing both potential recipients offices products efforts can provide knowledge resources needed participate such mailings advertisements that deliver information how individual apply Additionally activities lessen workload For instance prescreening tools application increase number applications complete when submitted review caseworker making easier faster process Services FNS division USDA recognizes gravity encourages means which reduce fact offers states considerable funding office reimbursement its administrative costs associated submitting approval each year addition providing vehicle monetary compensation invaluable resource promotes publicprivate collaboration coordination chose submit plans Despite tangible 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date begin During helps make ends meet Acknowledging remain significant made improvements distribution order better serve One areas recently excelled timeliness processing Across nation required days consistently processes far more quickly All regional two When compared all territories ranked second received bonus result proficiency area ensures able having excellent very low negative error payment percentage wrongfully denied terminated suspended These cases applicant participant rejected losing even though Payment errors instead overpayment underpayment should under rules fares well comparison measurements averages recognized bonuses awarded one lowest rates statistics indicate vast majority them correct amount household Ratcliffe McKernan How Much Does Reduce Urban Institute Parrott Sharon Stacy Dean Can Help Working Families Put httpwwwcbpporgcmsindexcfmfaviewid Make America Stronger November httpwwwfnsusdagovcgaFactSheetsSNAPhtm SelfReliance Performance Review Benefit Operations 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An Assessment of FoodShare Modernization in Wisconsin	Jean Chung	2012	Field Reports		Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	An Assessment of FoodShare Modernization in Wisconsin evaluates client access to SNAP at application assistance centers in Wisconsin.… Read more “An Assessment of FoodShare Modernization in Wisconsin”	Emerson Fellow	The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP formerly known the Food Stamp largest federal nutrition program United States Administered states serves more than million lowincome individuals each month Wisconsin FoodShare and administered Wisconsins Department Health Services Marcia Coggs Human Center Robles SelfService Milwaukee County Hunger Task Force provides computers printers scanners phones other office equipment for clients use applying benefits managing existing cases This selfservice application assistance model one example modernizationinitiatives increase efficiency accessibility Forces work room basis our standard modernization Over period four months used criteria from this assess degree sites across report presents data derived site visits interviews with staff income maintenance agencies health clinics food pantries that provide throughout State Major findings study include Eightyone percent displayed Rights poster And Justice For All Almost speak cards posters compared nonIM interviewed almost sitesindicated least member spoke Spanish assessed provided client Ninetyseven indicated they had agency procedure handling fair hearing requests Staff without gave mixed reviews regarding potential effectiveness their several mentioned implementation multicounty consortia would result many changes likely affecting collected
Immigrant Access to Food Stamps and Nutrition Services: A Latino…	Marcella G. Urrutia (National Council of La Raza)	2004	Special Reports & White Papers	Advocates (including legal advocates), Communities of Color, Immigrants	Domestic	On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more “Immigrant Access to Food Stamps and Nutrition Services: A Latino Perspective”	Guest Author(s)
The Role that the US Department of Agriculture Regulatory Process…	Edward M. Cooney	2011	Special Reports & White Papers		Domestic	This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more “The Role that the US Department of Agriculture Regulatory Process Plays in Reducing Childhood Hunger and Improving Nutrition”	Staff Member	The Role that the Department Agriculture Regulatory Process Plays Reducing Childhood Hunger and Improving Nutrition How You Can Participate Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center April gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction Over next two years USDA will issuing series proposed regulations implementing changes Congress included Child Reauthorization CNR Healthy HungerFree Kids Act first rule raise nutrition standards School Lunch Breakfast meals time Keeping date critical improving health status nations children since nearly million eat lunch school breakfast most recent report food security found Americans including are insecuremeaning they lack consistent access our risk hunger also know there strong relationship between learning able compete global marketplace not receive nutritious This particularly important issue lowincome currently participate programs consume about percent their daily calories Senator George McGovern once pointed out federal represent one significant success stories government fight end childhood However must insure these available all need served have highest nutritional quality highlight major how antihunger groups service officials view list future program reader may wish comment upon present case scenario set rules were withdrawn reflecting comments received from general public review key stakeholderschildren families teachers nurses administrators workers industrycan play role process Proposed Standards Why Are Program Regulations Being Updated According current generally meet meal requirements provide nutrients substantial number fail primarily missing lower fat saturated Many today offer few whole grains starchy fried vegetables account disproportionate amount vegetable options menu would update menus greatly increase schoolchildren Secretary Tom Vilsack significantly fruit lunchmost students cup more per dayand both fruits double grain protein item breakfastpreviously schools could serve other substantiallycurrently requirement now half rich low nonfat milk with mealsschools can higher establish maximum minimum limits way address obesity place limitations trans fats gradual reduction sodiumthere limit sodium Comments due regulation based Institute Medicine IOM National Academies Meals Building Blocks Children response USDAs request study revised expert committee recommended adopt new variety reduce level addresses recommendations Additionally under required follow foodbased plan approach requires around foods rather than nutrient specific target vitamins note evaluate make needed final likely released January incorporate viewpoints expressed into pattern introduced during year While individuals many varied improve believe increasing amounts impact decreasing What Some Likely Stakeholders quite thrust But differing maximize student choice value plate waste allow some flexibility implementation One area concern while did cent reimbursements estimates suggest much cents order produce lunches meeting counters legislation has cost saving provisions offset increased production labor costs Association SNA represents local directors state child over members Several active participants strengthening Hence main findings seek inclusion greater various financial hurdles providing reimbursement but might submit recommend delaying until ensure adequate train staff secure necessary equipment change identify suppliers help adapt recommends giving incentive timely goal reducing concerned what unrealistic caps gradually content Initially presents problems getting adjust taste buds less commenters reductions simply They argue childs liking heshe therefore restriction counterproductive Therefore allowance naturally occurring like meat letters take opposed offering too young favor along fluid elementary been experience kindergarten through fourth grade entre drink full toss trash offered add regions country little supply products difference Food Drug Administration regarding define qualifies product supports standard should contain easing severe serving week prefer allowed green peas corn lima beans potatoes often restrict individual size prohibit deepfried preparation emphasize point well funded managed sound effective physical activity larger childrens lives epidemic addition argues given sufficient breakfasts atmosphere conducive relaxation classmates Currently periods minutes socialize Finally seeks assistance parents restaurant industry healthier items age appropriate portion sizes home consumed away Research Action FRAC Allied AntiHunger Groups statewide regional bank advocates education faithbased strongly flexible agrees rationale stated see page above healthy density intake participating organization believes choose want opposes requiring always lead among opportunity servings then try something encouragement create habits leading consumption Allowing them consuming apple later day very provides improvements points provided funding pay producing grow initial when fully implemented decrease willing afford separate Added sugars limited emphasized minimized wants fair thorough system certification enforce Free before eligible failing certificate such rural income communities identified early intensive takes position agencies exercise fiscal action sanctions against abide after agency technical corrective Science Public Interest Policy NANA Alliance Activity led These focus policy Members include Society Education American Dietetic Cancer United Fresh Produce training encourages proactively work collaboration partners within Centers Disease Control Defense All interest resources successful differ seeking stricter definition supporting gram sugar cereals possibly speed schedule needs factor readily limitation allowable contentwhile acceptable Women Infants WIC targeted nutritionally participantsis unnecessary eliminates otherwise cereal Future Opportunities Comment Important Competitive purchased vending machines carte line regulated gave authority controlling throughout indicated competitive essentially states competition dairy published December ComplianceCertification New Meal Patterns good news raised rates six billion expenditure expensive provision demonstrates serious get certified having complied rate spring Adult Care CACFP November issued patterns similar care centers family homes Matter former Deputy Special Programs Service Clinton jurisdiction assure matter read thought made example importance issuance known infamous KetchupasaVegetable Regulation Reagan embarked campaign entitlement reform Washington speak ending lowering terminating national eligibility benefits cut mainly guaranteeing retained exist reason only stakeholders wrote period forced withdrawal janitors commodity private sector companies disturbed actually going budgets cuts situation occur From September called RDAs Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA caught rock hard knew met decided things allowing certain condiments credited reimbursable produced onefourth quarter pound beef patty single slice white bread grapes french fries ounce glass York Times Post stating wanted save weeks again recently House Budget Committees Resolution contains proposal block grant SNAP cutbacks eliminate benefit levels sending your elected real whether accepted rejected Concerned Its Implementation prefers Federal eRulemaking portal httpwwwregulationgov Once site online instructions submitting Another mail hand delivery Julie Brewer Chief Branch Division Park Drive Room Alexandria Virginia Students you already Student Menu Review Committee interact fellow assisting planning attractive possible kind basis upcoming Parents wellness become determining types Schools encouraged suggestions developed examine being outside cafeteria Industry selling consider annual Symposium Legislative Conference Annual Meeting meetings conferences directly hot discover latest Nurses front preventing member Forum fosters policies legislative proposals materials leadership Teachers Administrators Both organizations designing strategies heard
How to Engage Local and State Elected Officials in Support…	Edward M. Cooney	2011	Special Reports & White Papers	Advocates (including legal advocates), Children	Domestic	This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more “How to Engage Local and State Elected Officials in Support of Child Hunger Initiatives”	Staff Member	How Engage Local and State Elected Officials Support Child Hunger Initiatives Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center September The gratefully acknowledges the generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction officials including mayors city council members selectmen county office holders are uniquely positioned assist advocates community groups shaping policies that reduce child hunger former Speaker House Representatives Tip ONeill once said all politics local These individuals closest political forces available citizens They run because they see needs believe can find solutions existing problems have power issue ordinances fund agencies manage operation governments legislators governors also ideal position impact affecting diverse roles policymaker consensus builder leader social justice issues such reducing their state communities But how advocacy organizations get access these leaders decisionmakers what some core messages would resonate with them This will review techniques effective highlight two successful models level Act End Oregon statenational model National Conference Legislators NCSL Legislatures Partnership Key Components Effective Advocacy Political action take many forms but direct contact elected one most ways influence decisions policymakers founding fathers thought concept important protected your right petition our government Constitution One first rules learning name area official governs helpful known focus expertise has education reform taxes energy fiscal policy etc tried true approach reaching through writing letter Linda Locke past president Adult Care Food Program CACFP Forum recommends letters should individual handwritten indicating from real person brief paragraphs length address only topic specific seek increased funding quality care insuring children healthy food include personal experiences importance recommendation affect you organization Face face meetings way broader agenda seeking then know Are licensed interest mention unlicensed may not provide adequate note operators programs pay gain attention increasing put together small group program sponsors providers educators religious business representatives Having Rotary Club member part gives credibility there relationship between nutrition having teacher familiar component participate meeting very clergy adds moral dimension usually give high regard respected Some found success focusing general public print media oped editor more indirect route suggestions outlined above regarding followed Practitioners had skilled type communication Core Messages levels inundated requests assistance numerous topics taken who legislature strategy Education Committee Appropriation request acted committees help Your message clear powerful allows develop building blocks later school life significant indicator meals parents work knowing safe severely underfunded supported hard data relevant surveys studies research projects demonstrate shortfall funds summarized presented Successful Models Engaging Relief Task Force win battle against togethergovernment nonprofits faith every Governor Ted Kulongoski announcing Harvest week October held Summit interested finding set out five years make difference inspired number terms according Department Agriculture moved middle pack implementing its plan strategic designed allies anti well Oregonians guide eliminate essence proposals concrete steps ensure family economic stability security establishing close working relations saw progress motion activities complete entire published report highlighting succeeded enhancing developing living wage opportunities assisting lowincome pursuit college educations strengthening getting increase Oregons Affordable Housing Tax Credit protecting low workers making Income permanently refundable creating safety net those unable TANF supports detailed Policy Council providing vehicle new fight bonus dollars use SNAP benefits farmers markets Women Infants Children WIC Senior Farmers Market Voucher highlighted engaged creative campaigns when exciting thing about collaborative ACT END HUNGER already actions Even though thousands still struggle keep table families now tax credits other services tough times Working does May Now carrying end pursuing strategies preserve where possible expand emergency distribution breakfast summer Farm Head Start Day After School Meal Snack affordable housing remain priorities Through achieve goal Legislature invited several major companies three leading national antihunger join states raise visibility America offer innovative lasting year long initiative connect private sectors improve availability hungry According Agricultures USDA recent record million Americans experienced insecurity included means nearly risk numbers simply unacceptable country financial resources commitment need publicprivate partnership established currently great capitalize federal nonprofit initiatives combat Corporate mobilize counter sliding into poverty Under Secretary Nutrition Consumer Service FNCS Kevin Concannon annual Louisville States really partners delivering administering feeding nations line defense ending needed staff reports legislatures directly sector produced legislation Arkansas passed calling appropriation Financial Administration grants Alliance relief efforts throughout amounting Colorado enacted requiring Human Services promote awareness Supplemental Assistance counties barriers costs accessing Massachusetts statewide purpose recommendations advance production Massachusettsgrown deliver foods residents protect land water required sustained Another training retention recruitment continued viability Texas grant obesity nutritional met AARP American Beverage Association Cargill Marketing Institute General Mills Mead Johnson Nestl USA Walmart Yum Brands advisory Feeding Research Action Phoenix Arizona NCSLs Fall December identified second session Boston April Spring went site visit youth teens trained become creation sustainable system greater Audrey Rowe Administrator Deborah Frank Grow Clinic spoke role health proving Margaret McKenna President Ellen Luger educated corporate foundations addressing final San Antonio Legislative Bring Table Panelists JoAnn Jenkins Laura Melillo Global Community Relations reviewed practices veterans elderly discussion based upon publication Bringing Addressing PublicPrivate Partnerships written Marie Lawrence participant Centers Bill Emerson Fellows placed toured Bank focuses selected approaches outreach application retailers accept improving after meal examples healthier items locally grown Conclusion greatly enhances likelihood
How is the Federal Government Organized with Respect to Influencing…	Edward M. Cooney	2011	Special Reports & White Papers	Advocates (including legal advocates), Children	Domestic	This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more “How is the Federal Government Organized with Respect to Influencing Child Hunger?”	Staff Member	How the Federal Government Organized with Respect Influencing Child Hunger Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center April The gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning and Development which this paper was prepared Introduction Background What Role Addressing Hubert Humphrey once said moral test government how treats those who are dawn life children twilight elderly shadows sick disabled handicapped This viewpoint captures Congress Branch few notable exceptions have viewed their role addressing child hunger through latter part early century America has rich bipartisan tradition needs its poor hungry people Perhaps President Nixon captured essence paradox existing nation great wealth compassion when dont know just many Americans actually suffer from malnutrition eats enough doesnt eat right things But that there too both categories can argue extent exists severity but plain fact not eating well sustain health White House Conference Food Nutrition Health major factor creation Women Infants Children nutrition legislation WIC Program also reason why ultimately removed purchase requirement Stamp Prior lowincome participants were required pay cash front food stamps result million eligible program unable participate since they had insufficient reserves Historic events including citizen action led convening CBS documentary significant wakeup call about nature poverty Field sponsored Physicians Tour rural southern states found widespread cases report Citizen Board Inquiry into Malnutrition Poor Peoples March Washington same year difference today approximately where live question remains what going ending condition childhood Many People United States Experience Department Agriculture USDA lead federal agency charged tracks studies recommends strategies address impact population Most families households consistent reliable access active healthy living considers such secure Anti advocates prefer classify adequate limited lack money other resources whereas classifies insecure any case monitors insecurity meaning risk some point during annual nationally representative survey carried out Census Bureau Respondents answer battery questions availability throughout then issues security expenditures use assistance programs According USDAs most recent record high experienced number included means nearly Since substantial relationship between learning finding alarming governments plan Obama Administrations Pledge End Childhood During campaign candidate Barack pledged end Administration organized achieve noble goal steps been taken implement first step takes presidential initiative select his management team nominated Senate confirmed Tom Vilsack former governor Iowa Secretary member cabinet top political appointee responsible implementing administrations policy strategy selected while improving expand nutritional quality all assignment very seriously leadership testifying before making presentations antihunger conferences meeting these groups using bully pulpit national media get informative pieces aired second key Under Consumer Services FNCS Kevin Concannon Secretarys Office stop public private sector activist lobbyist interested influencing one highly regarded appointees memory held senior positions Maine Oregon state good listener savvy administrator uses humor dispel tension every possible moment These qualities likely act positively recommendation makes man see Ordinarily Administrator Service FNS closely tied development However Julie Paradis background Feeding she played advising initiatives legislative decisions Audrey Rowe replaced She long thought career SNAP work will player arena There distinct subdivisions within look rely upon developing solutions regarding Some include Research Analysis ORA office conducts analysis assessments inform For example research skills staff ERS Economic would called wanted benefits increased month Faithbased Neighborhood Initiatives agencies created executive order George Bush supports mission continued operation recognition faithbased vital partners fight against current focus working leaders Hispanic community increasing participation underutilized Summer works Corporation National based Strategic Partnerships Outreach seeks partnerships linking local officials nonprofit enrollment formed operates Advisory Committee members come organizations companies Extensive outreach materials buys made remarkable selection distribution Free Community Grants Ultimately must respond interact two players namely Domestic Policy Council DPC Management Budget OMB coordinates domestic policymaking process offers advice supervises execution represents Presidents priorities Melody Barnes serves adviser position Martha Coven Sam Kass joining budget analyst Priorities frequent trainer Centers CHC Emerson Fellowships Assistant Chef Coordinator gave commencement class Fellows All approved road begins usually ends control over Jack Lew head final decisionmaking authority proposals contained Request Decisions Robert Gordon Associate Previously director Kerry Presidential Fellow CAP American Progress income maintenance education labor does Structure Actually Work Recovery Reinvestment ACT ARRA Reauthorization CNR Act December Organizations NAHO met Transition Team recommendations stimulus bill became pledge improve ability healthier foods Among Action Share Our Strength Raza recommended immediate billion increase Such provide average household additional each could more better Staff present facilities able information need meet full make benefit should agreed fund assigned important roles West Wing joint East First Ladys offered opportunity take achieving childrens seeking proposal expanded decrease status nations time saw pursue several objectives reducing obesity Lets Move Campaign engaged overall reduce pillars empower parents caregivers options home enhance meals school affordable communities physical activity priority Antihunger meetings interactions nonparticipating Recommendations presented discussed ways preschool Senior Visack Special David Lazarus resulted new funding representing anti Forum rights Alliance Activity Working Group religious denominations requested pleased least used after breakfast summer funds give establish standards available outside vending machines actively pursuing provided less than half proposed version expansion School Breakfast Care Programs dropped did contain suppers noncost improvements Also request contains replace help finance meal reimbursement rate cents schools now competitive Played Governmental Quasi Agencies quasigovernmental frequently guidance CBO Library CRS General Accountability GAO independent chartered entities Academies Institute Medicine IOM Association Chairman Miller Education Labor seek actual cost compared receive arbiter estimates Obamas conduct fruits vegetables whole grains incorporated responds requests individual offices done Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT systems Farmers Markets staffs enormous ended They still HouseSenate conference committee decide disputed remain passed bills
How Can Public-Private Partnerships Impact Public Policy?	Edward M. Cooney	2011	Special Reports & White Papers	Advocates (including legal advocates)	Domestic	This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more “How Can Public-Private Partnerships Impact Public Policy?”	Staff Member	How Can PublicPrivate Partnerships Impact Public Policy Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Hunger Center August The gratefully acknowledges the generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning and Development which this paper was prepared Introduction todays politically charged atmosphere many observers legislative process have raised question what most effective way engage Administration Congress formulating public policy decisions that will benefit nutrition health status Americas children families welltimed press release thoughtful personal letter inspiring oped pointed editor All these activities merit occasion lead important action officials purpose demonstrate how publicprivate partnerships can significant long lasting impact One example highly successful partnership Child Nutrition Forum CNF CNFs Statement Purpose provides platform from organizations with widely divergent purposes interests express unified voice their adequately funded federal programs Specifically embraces chief objectives National School Lunch Act These are safeguard well being Nations encourage domestic consumption nutritious agricultural foods meets whenever issues national affecting arise particularly during reauthorizations child History Senator George McGovern convened group antihunger major producers commodity groups discussion future concerned then Health Education Welfare HEW Secretary Abe Ribicoff had expressed viewpoint perhaps expansion like Breakfast would enhanced program transferred strong believer view all should keep ties agriculture Department Agriculture USDA maximum effectiveness political protection Susan Friday Milk Producers Federation asked head coalition order protect them few members supported Reagan Administrations proposals cut benefits immediately terminated Geoff Becker writer Community Institute newsletter suggested remaining could perform service becoming where sides discussed debated solutions presented Food Research Action FRAC Marshall Matz Association were elected cochairs Ellen Teller replaced cochair Over next several years held forums universal free school lunch breakfast block grant competitive food regulatory management topics authored publication entitled Doing More Less This booklet distributed every district advised local districts save money through improved labormanagement agreements creative use donated commodities direct marketing farm products schools participation meals Members There approximately over million including American Administrators PTA Elementary Principals Academy Pediatrics Dietetic Society Private Sector International Dairy United Egg Fresh Produce Elected Officials League Cities Conference Mayors Unions State County Municipal Employees Service Union Commercial Workers AntiHunger Bread World Feeding America Share Our Strength When there new andor positions revised ended However rare occasions victory arena permanent make designed nations such withdrawal now infamous Ketchup Vegetable Regulation proposed regulation withdrawn because intervention member Its still felt today Background administration adopted budget cuts reducing expenditures billion per cent account Student dropped childrenIn attempt offset true cents less reimbursements produce meal meeting current standards under legislation decided credit certain items qualified famous those ketchup vegetable although other changes included reductions portion sizes fruits vegetables milk protein grains making good faith effort assist faced drastic cutbacks funds But effect actually lower quantity quality lunches standing standard lunchesthat each time served onethird Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA effectively lowered onefourth Had been implemented indeed reputation Program permanently damaged fellow launched massive relations campaign raise awareness about its likely negative Within two weeks comments uniformly opposed lowering labeling received result Why Proposed Withdrawn nature depth education illadvised combined opposition nutritionhealth private sector unions active memberships state level created power base willing meet listen began realize town city has parents vote simple became potent issue believed childrens ability learn threatened also representation community civil rights women religious very positive decisionmaking they able leadership consensus present position forceful but respectful manner one covered news stories latter part century Thanks developed staff detailing potential released September story appeared day top front page New York Times Soon after Washington Post print outlet filed generally pointing out harmful simply unAmerican Cartoonists Gary Trudeau field cartoons attacking wisdom publishing NBC Evening News experimenting technology graphics showed picture farmer watching ounces literally disappearing his screen reduced required serving daily Farmers across nation left imagine drinking days year leaving lifelong feeling consuming right seeking immediate regulations Fruit Cattlemens Beef Wheat Growers quickly followed dairy farmers led strongly providing within along Nation got attention Governors Legislatures efforts partners resulted misguided decision Withdraw Affected Time not possible overestimate since forced rule principle vitally learning tinker peril survives Here some debates between lessons learned factors outcome Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole testifies before House Labor Committee Federalism returned states thereby eliminating entitlement removing subsequently rejected supports requiring Guideline Americans enacted Speaker Newt Gingrich announces Contract contains proposal ending Chair Richard Lugar President Clinton urging reject Clintons creating snacks Obamas expand supper nationwide Summer Adult Care passes agree low moderateincome debt ceiling debate decide exclude any believe did wish repeat mistakes Archives exhibit government research campaigns policies affected grow purchase eat Whats Cooking Uncle Sam central feature Senators Byrd Leahy reimbursable consisted single slice white bread small French fries grapes ounce glass Conclusion number methods concerning mechanisms implementing progressive form broad based
The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)	CHC Staff	2005	Brochures & Fliers	People with Chronic Illness		As part of the 2005 Food as Medicine Campaign supported by The UPS Foundation, CHC worked in partnership with the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), Feeding… Read more “The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)”	Multiple Authors	fWHAT DOES WIC OFFER Checks for Healthy Foods provides checks that are easy use your local grocery store buy healthy foods Milk Eggs Baby Formula Peanut Butter Fruit Juice Beans Cereal Carrots Friendly Nutrition Advice Support nutrition counseling obtained through office can help you have healthier pregnancy and provide more nutritious meals kids Assistance with Finding Health Care referrals health care social services WHO CAN PARTICIPANT You participate Pregnant Woman New Mother Infant Child under age Meet Income Guidelines serves families low modest incomes Women infants children Medicaid food stamps automatically income eligible Have Medical Nutritional Need nutritionist determine nutritional need disabling illness HIVAIDS high priority the program HOW APPLY FOR Call clinic set appointment ask what bring find near Ask Doctor Registered Dietician friends family library Visit city county website Find state tollfree number wwwfnsusdagovwichowtoapply Case Manager provider Important Options designate friend relative shopping Guardians foster apply behalf THE WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAMood medicine This publication was created Association Services Agencies Congressional Hunger Center Food Research Action part Medicine campaign funded The UPS Foundation PROGRAM Free NUTRITION ARE YOU PREGNANT HAVE BABY CHILD UNDER WANT PROVIDE YOUR WITH BETTER HELP TODAY
Food Stamps May Help You Obtain the Nutrition You Need	CHC Staff	2005	Brochures & Fliers	People with Chronic Illness		As part of the 2005 Food as Medicine Campaign supported by The UPS Foundation, CHC worked in partnership with the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), Feeding… Read more “Food Stamps May Help You Obtain the Nutrition You Need”	Multiple Authors	WHAT THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM STAMPS YOU NEED NUTRITION MAY HELP OBTAIN EBT HOW APPLY FOR BENEFITS Call the local food stamp office for application Ask mail you get online wwwfnsusdagovfspoutreachmaphtm Fill out much can Put your name and address sign Return fax taking having someone take there Have interview You also have friend relative with place might able over phone Show papers like pay stubs rent mortgage payments utility bills child elder care support court orders The tell exactly what other information will need show income expenses FIND LOCAL OFFICE visit Your Doctor Registered Dietician friends family library help find Food Stamp near WILL THOSE COMMUNITY Every dollar federal benefits helps generate nearly two dollars economic activity neighborhood This publication was created Association Nutrition Services Agencies Congressional Hunger Center Research Action part Medicine campaign funded UPS Foundation Program people little buy nutritious come Electronic Benefit Transfer card that use choose foods stay healthy often underutilized but are enough funds serve all those persons who qualify medicine CAN BATTLE ILLNESS stamps groceries fight illness maintain good health stretch monthly budget money more medicines purchase types andor determine best CANT OUT SHOP There special rules allow apply without going person may telephone internet would difficult travel schedule authorize representative shop United States Department Agriculture Service FNSInsert September ELIGIBLE resources under certain limits However subtractions gross called deductions allowed These things housing costs medical elderly disabled childcare Look enclosed table Most households bank accounts still household has older receive Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF Supplemental Security Income SSI not count home does many least one car WOULD LIKELY QUALIFY see eligible wwwfoodstampsstepusdagov call INCOME UNDER LIMIT this net only limit must met People Gross Monthly Net Household Larger higher Alaska Hawaii California numbers from October adjusted annually MOST RECEIVE SUPPORT maximum amount goes down Maximum levels TTEMPORAARY ASSISTANNCE NEEDY FFAMILIES
Ending Hunger in the United States: The Role of the…	Crystal Weedall FitzSimons, James D. Weill and Lynn Parker (Food Research and Action Center)	2004	Special Reports & White Papers	Advocates (including legal advocates), Service Providers	Domestic, Washington, DC	On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more “Ending Hunger in the United States: The Role of the Federal Nutrition Programs, National Advocacy Groups and their Networks”	Guest Author(s)
Washington Summer Meals Guide	Rebecca Van Maren	2011	Field Reports	Children, Emergency Food Recipients, School Staff, Students	Domestic, Seattle, Washington	Washington Summer Meals Guide is an easy to use guide specific to the state of Washington to help recruit more community-based organization in providing summer meals. The… Read more “Washington Summer Meals Guide”	Emerson Fellow
SNAP Policy Demystified: The Tennessee Advocate’s Guide to SNAP	Tammie Smith	2011	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Nashville, Tennessee	SNAP Policy Demystified: The Tennessee Advocate’s Guide to SNAP serves as a policy manual for advocates who work with Tennessee SNAP applicants or recipients. The manual aims… Read more “SNAP Policy Demystified: The Tennessee Advocate’s Guide to SNAP”	Emerson Fellow
Reclaiming the Cafeteria: An Advocate’s Guide to Understanding the Nashville…	Rebecca Shively	2011	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), School Staff, Students	Domestic, Nashville, Tennessee	Reclaiming the Cafeteria: An Advocate’s Guide to Understanding the Nashville School Food Environment is a resource manual with detailed information on the factors that together shape the… Read more “Reclaiming the Cafeteria: An Advocate’s Guide to Understanding the Nashville School Food Environment”	Emerson Fellow
Around a Common Table: Advancing Community-Based SNAP Outreach for Latino…	Marie Lawrence	2011	Field Reports	Communities of Color, Community Members, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Arizona, Domestic, Phoenix	Around a Common Table: Advancing Community-Based SNAP Outreach for Latino Households in Arizona summarizes findings from community interviews and quantitative analyses to document the level and location … Read more “Around a Common Table: Advancing Community-Based SNAP Outreach for Latino Households in Arizona”	Emerson Fellow
Outreach and Application Assistance: Case Studies of California SNAP Outreach…	Lisa Hahn	2011	Field Reports	Community Members, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, Oakland	Outreach and Application Assistance: Case Studies of California SNAP Outreach Trainings is a compilation of best practices in community-based SNAP outreach training methods from across California.… Read more “Outreach and Application Assistance: Case Studies of California SNAP Outreach Trainings”	Emerson Fellow	Outreach and Application Assistance Case Studies California SNAP Trainings Lisa Hahn Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Association Food Banks Franklin Street Ste Oakland lhahnhungercenterorg wwwcafoodbanksorg Table Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Overview Alameda County Community Bank Figure ACCFB ThreePart Training Benchmark Institute FAST Materials Merced Human Services Agency San Diego Coalition Inventory CalFresh Practices Recommendations Thanks honor help see this project fruition humbled inspired the passion dedication those working increase accessibility particular would like give thanks Marie Contreras Rosemary French Liz Gomez Pickney Jen Tracy Stephanie Nishio Bill York for report This possible partnership between Congressional Center Washington Through Fellowship was placed able complete The views expressed are solely author Questions comments about publication can directed collection ideas how counties food banks community organizations collaborating outreach provide application assistance aim document current unique stamp approaches promote sharing best practices institutionalize training efforts Background constitutes part research phase larger proposed Statewide CFAA Certification large multiethnic geographically diverse state myriad methods have developed last decade communitybased Since approximately need statewide has been visible vocalized aims greater enrollment eligible Californians program support doing OnSite Visits Interviews via Telephone Email Conducted September oers twolevel twice year taught county Social Program Specialist Each lasts two hours covers basics eligibility determining household composition filling out complex issues such senior disabled clients drug felons immigrants homelessness quarterly reporting include booklet that includes PowerPoint overview fliers multiple languages Francisco nonprofit performance development organization links people learning social justice annually threeday twonight residential Skills Network Healthy subcontractors skillsbased follows threesection sequential model where participants advance next sequence every manual covering all topics well additional prescreening negotiating tools containing these resources more also given provides directly dedicated contact trainees twoday oered onsite cover process strategies scenarios nutrition education reference guide Nutritional Education content its first with independent overthephone contract agencies throughout conduct when potential call informational hotline fourhour lecture discussion coaching practical experience common myths phone script twohour Stamps month binder contacts materials located serves which population below federal poverty level distributes individuals families through network connects emergency addition services lowincome One takes calls monthly volunteerstaed helps find distribution sites convenient terms time location connected sta member Team applying operates comprehensive trainings Initially began one bilingual Coordinator Beginning initiated Promotion Project involved CASE STUDIES CALFRESH OUTREACH TRAININGS PAGE FEBRUARY HAHN Census Bureau State QuickFacts November Accessed January httpquickfactscensusgovqfdstateshtml Free Summer Lunch Kids Teens Profile December http wwwsummerlunchorgaccfbhtml Effective October name Cal Fresh unveiled replacement formerly known About Californias wwwmisalimentosorgaboutCalFreshophtml workers techniques granted share Access Plan match funding partnered City received grant from USDA replicate successful underserved Asian communities trained Associate Programs department conducts events Associates oer referrals other government programs WIC July used tool ShareFile submit applications electronically secured server Department nine average households Cantonese English Mandarin Spanish Vietnamese Structure twopart any individual interested long beginners second specialized meant taken after Both parts Fall SeptemberOctober Spring AprilMay conducted format encouraged presentation built into schedule end reflects nature eorts Together SSA work bridge coordinating aspects providing meeting space bringing together members grown than eight years gratefully thank you participating Stamp CommunityBased Organizations hope information contained will knowledge your own apply benefits audience open attended anyone Attendees comprised serving For example Sacramento Yolo were represented RSVP required limited free Refreshments provided attendees dier according whether book Manual Agencies copy covered session referral forms interview preference cards quarterlyreporting client reminder Note piloted now informal roundtable including direct agency updates Two advocacy associates ACCFBs Advocacy presented legislative Three specialists recent statistics case processing key section structured question answer period Client Advocate Listing listing list each oce may reach purpose verifications timeline expedited residency citizenship income deductions changed late etc Emphasis mine benefit levels practice exercise noncomprehensive recap felon elderly Action Reported Changes policies special medical expenses homeless excluded noncitizens exemption battered noncitizen mixedstatus Key Points Highlights regularly scheduled recurring both biannually participatory ask questions experiential multilingual jointly innovative responsive ongoing response requests creation Contact Information Elizabeth Manager egomezaccfborg Offers You learn prescreen identify potentially First offered Offered since Future offerings expected advanced learners indepth look populations seniors staff eliminating promoting expertise whose requires legal substantive law leadership skills public interest CAFB Director approached conducting took place Malibu southern Thirtyseven paying small registration fee August Los Gatos northern Sections Sixty paid costs room board Participants travel third Sixtynine available capacity facility Again except participant same cost arrangements continue highly recommended per limit number day Bartholow Jessica Personal Interview See agenda pages shown sections builds another must attend order Section focuses fundamentals communication read analyze regulations develops negotiation Four strategic planning who completed three trainers lawyers paralegals experts firms facilitating high ratio handson emphasizes Learning Methodology Recognizing eectively designed create collaborative 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participation rate amongst urban Diegans connecting farmers markets Breakfast regional antihunger World Cafe Conversation End convened sustainable faithbased business schools discuss hungerfree Another major Taskforce founded Members HHSA pantries facilitates consultation works barriers access educate procedures Reducing wwwsandiegohungercoalitionorg Regional AntiHunger Leadership wwwsandiegohungercoalitionorgregionalantihungerleadership named despite names differ source confusion half dozen included Central South North worked Task Force Between increased general parties early oering Upon trainer partner come needed technical held meetings addressed shared facilitated partnerships CBOs Jennifer Federal wwwsandiegohungercoalitionorgfederalnutritionprogramoutreach wishing least once dates upcoming published months Due spatial limitations ensure adequate video Drinks refreshments served tracking form military deduction selfemployment statement Before what geographic regions added listserv 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sort scheduling conflict distribute talk Winds Indian Inc Angela Martin Our attends CNAPCSU Research Foundation PromotionWe alsowill Forum FREE Annual heldon Formore fsforumcfpanet Jewish Family Shelly Hahne Supervisor Hand Youth Pantry New JFS Tracey Existing Jennifers Benchmarks module Liliana Sandoval Benefits former Attend attending United Farm Workers Laura Urias Internal powerpoint Jodie Berger LSNC NILC CIPC refresher internal during complicated especially regarding Best studies inventory listings following seem important factors components consider Practice reinforcement seems way reinforce beyond helping teaching implementation vary greatly stay related continuous relationship Skillsbased active listening coalitionbuilding keep should emphasized Knowledge deliver act analysis recommend elements Shadowing Extending idea interact produce pleasant interaction Specialized countycommunity recognize ethnic agricultural rural farmworker migrant develop opposed AND INVENTORY
Microfinance to Improve Child Health: The feasibility of peer-group microlending…	Kyle Dechant	2011	Field Reports	Children, Parents, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia	Microfinance to Improve Child Health: The feasibility of peer-group microlending to create a healthy, hunger-free community assesses the feasibility of peer-group microlending initiatives for women who receive… Read more “Microfinance to Improve Child Health: The feasibility of peer-group microlending to create a healthy, hunger-free community”	Emerson Fellow
Barriers that Prevent Low-Income People from Gaining Access to Food…	Crystal Weedal FitzSimons, James D. Weill, Lynn Parker (Food Research and Action Center)	2004	Special Reports & White Papers		Domestic	On March 31, 2004 The UPS Foundation and the Congressional Hunger Center hosted a National Hunger Forum at The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington,… Read more “Barriers that Prevent Low-Income People from Gaining Access to Food and Nutrition Programs”	Guest Author(s)
Discover School Breakfast	Hun Quach	2003	Field Reports	Parents, School Staff, Students	Colorado, Denver, Domestic	Discover School Breakfast is a comprehensive School Breakfast Program toolkit designed to introduce the program to school principals, parents, food service staff and other stakeholders and facilitate… Read more “Discover School Breakfast”	Emerson Fellow
Feeding Florida	Jenna Churchman, Robert Campbell	2003	Field Reports	Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Florida, Tallahassee	Feeding Florida, an overview of federal child nutrition programs, examines participation rates for each of Florida’s 67 counties and measuring the impact of each program on the… Read more “Feeding Florida”	Emerson Fellow
Fixing Food Stamps: Two Simple Changes State Leaders Can Make…	Jennifer Rottmann, Molly Neck	2003	Field Reports	Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Boise, Idaho	Fixing Food Stamps: Two Simple Changes State Leaders Can Make to Address Idaho’s Hunger Problem is an analysis of the Food Stamp Program in Idaho, including interviews… Read more “Fixing Food Stamps: Two Simple Changes State Leaders Can Make to Address Idaho’s Hunger Problem”	Emerson Fellow	Fixing Food Stamps Two Simple Changes State Leaders Can Make Address Idahos Hunger Problem Jennifer Rottmann and Molly Neck Emerson National Fellows Idaho Community Action Network February Acknowledgements This report would not have been possible without the unfailing support guidance Julie Chinitz The Northwest Federation Organizations NWFCO Thank you for your time kindness Most all thanks many members ICAN who shared with their stories experiences Stamp Program Through hard work hunger will ended TABLE CONTENTS Introduction Executive Summary Big Unemployment Low Wages Rising Healthcare Costs Insecurity Hurt Children Families Society Fights Boosts Economy Participation Rate Embarrassingly Many Idahoans are Missing Out Benefits Because Vehicle Rule Reliable Vehicles Necessity Rural Penalizes that Own Has Option Changing Lagging Behind Other States Hurting Burdensome Reporting Requirements Short Certification Periods Onerous Discourage From Participating Hamper Efficiency from Should Use SemiAnnual All Eligible Households Assign Longest Possible Allowable Under Law There Are Longer Conclusion Endnotes May President Bush signed into law Farm Security Investment Act Pub which includes title Reauthorization gave states important new choices about how run Among options there two particular could dramatically increase participation These changes bring federal economic stimulus state economy when struggling much needed assistance thousands currently suffering food insecurity hungerall limited cost Eliminate vehicle asset test determining eligibility Remove cumbersome reporting recertification procedures Given embarrassingly high rates poor condition job market now perfect leaders adopt these simple effective help families urges consider making very adjustments administration has highest rate country worst nation big problems seventh sixth startlingly product unemployment lack living wage jobs rising healthcare costs does something counteract trends suffer lost potential children growing insecure households grow more likely health behavioral difficulty academic environments adverse effects costly society terms both treatment One best tools fight against program administered through governments one most costeffective programs available because benefits receive entirely federally funded only required pay half administrative thus brings infusion dollars economies while same easing burden provide relief Studies shown every dollar direct expenditures total activity generated throughout can familys income percent Despite however third countryless than eligible participating major cause this low made benefit levels determined Current policies keep needy New rules given opportunity fix those harmful take action steps improve other already decided exclude value vehiclesand begun using semiannual rural nature going reliable option often must travel great distances access school medical centers Yet current penalize own vehicles worth them ineligible rule keeps accessing Fortunately eliminate aligning statenamely Temporary Assistance Needy TANF Maintenance Effort MOE funds change its TANFfunded cash TAFI then apply MOEfunded addition bypass qualify service resource enrolling rendering categorically stamps Making allow begin benefiting Similarly eliminating number amount flowing make unnecessarily burdensome working reduce money receiving They also add increased risk error Federal allows called broader segment population ever before adopted longest certification periods flow paperwork burdens 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All Access Montana: Eliminating Food Stamp Barriers Feeds a Hungry…	Anna Krieger	2003	Field Reports	Families, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Missoula, Montana	All Access Montana: Eliminating Food Stamp Barriers Feeds a Hungry Montana and a Hungry Economy outlines specific changes to the Food Stamp Program needed to increase food… Read more “All Access Montana: Eliminating Food Stamp Barriers Feeds a Hungry Montana and a Hungry Economy”	Emerson Fellow
Childhood Hunger in Vermont	Katelin Isaacs	2003	Field Reports	Children, Students	Burlington, Domestic, Vermont	Childhood Hunger in Vermont includes a PowerPoint presentation and accompanying guide that a) defines the problem of childhood hunger in Vermont, its effects on the health, education… Read more “Childhood Hunger in Vermont”	Emerson Fellow	Childhood Hunger Vermont Prepared the Campaign End February wwwvtnohungerorg What Bennington lunch workers know Friday because children coming through line are hiding food their pockets have something eat over weekend mental and physical condition that comes from not eating enough due insufficient economic family community resources Community Identification Project does mean hungry continuum Transient hunger Chronic malnutrition Are YES The numbers Between average were risk each year Thats about Data Census Bureau ages lived below poverty level stories never make assumptions but this school meal may only healthy students get day Ferrisburgh service director Its Ive been hoarding month can for Thanksgiving young mother Essex Junction pantry Why Unemployment Underemployment Lack living wage Health care costs Heating bills Housing consequences stunted growth unwanted weight loss headaches fatigue anemia increased infections Social behavioral aggression hyperactivity anxiety depression difficulty with social interactions Academic impaired brain development cognitive capacity lower test scores overall achievement absence tardiness suspension Cycle Poverty Malnutrition Decreased intake Narrowed choices Decrease vitamins minerals Lethargy Increased illness Learning deficits Behavior problems School failure Less opportunity Exclusion knowledge economy Costs health educational performance job productivity Fighting Food Stamp Program National Lunch Breakfast Summer Service Federal Child Nutrition Programs Some Important Resources Families Children Risk people received stamps Average monthly stamp benefit More than all benefits decline participation since Provides nutritionallyapproved federallyfunded meals Income eligible receive breakfast free reduced price Improves attendance out public schools participate program dietary requirements growing Meets guidelines diet nutrition who rely reducedprice during Over receiving sites programs offer enrichment programming addition Importance million funding Emergency System distributed shelves Mission Statement develops advocates policies prevent promote good Vermonts families Advocacy Education outreach expansion education Cooking Life Participants Hike You Can Alleviate Support Become member Advocate federal your Educate yourself others
Becoming an Authorized Food Stamp Retailer in Vermont	Maryn Olson	2003	Field Reports	Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Burlington, Domestic, Vermont	Becoming an Authorized Food Stamp Retailer in Vermont is a step-by-step guide for food retailers designed to increase access to the Food Stamp Program: currently half of… Read more “Becoming an Authorized Food Stamp Retailer in Vermont”	Emerson Fellow	Becoming Authorized Food Stamp Retailer Vermont StepbyStep Guide Hunger Free Community Report Maryn Olson Bill Emerson National Fellow February Table Contents Resource Note Introduction What the Program Why become authorized retailer Views from Grocers Applying Become Whats Involved How know business eligible participate Steps Completing Application expect during site visit EBT Equipment Deciding Best for Your Store Now that Youre Stay Way Training your staff welcome customers store rights application process Resources Who call you have questions problems Other sources information Helpful definitions and acronyms Thanks acknowledgements This guide was created Congressional Center her field placement with Outreach Project Campaign End Childhood report will serve basis developed distributed retailers throughout state offered resource food who are interested learning about becoming accept stamps their stores The adds over million dollars states economy every year used households purchase provide consumers means through normal channels trade offers opportunity increase sales attract service community rural beauty independent spirit part why people love this These qualities also mask all too prevalent hunger growing number Vermonters face According Census more than lived below poverty level And average were risk each between Currently nearly half Vermonts towns not accepts making difficult many receiving assistance use stamp locally help ensure access they need feed themselves families While realize factors contribute grocers decision offer hope encourage involved Thank look forward participation wishes Stamps Quick Facts People per month began Administered Department Agricultures Nutrition Service USDA FNS Federal entering benefits Average monthly household benefit longer paper coupons instead come card much like credit federally funded nutrition supplement program administered United States Agriculture its described designed promote general welfare safeguard health well being Nations population raising levels among lowincome sees countrys first line defense against Households given form special debit cards spend serving individuals pilot project became permanent expanding late recipients either children age sixty fact issued included andor persons elderly disabled apply Prevention Assistance Transition Health Access PATH Eligibility based income resources Families receive Express Electronic Benefit Transfer which looks Benefits deposited into accounts electronically beginning can foods any purchases deducted participants account system ensuring always payment significantly purchasing power providing may only spent received enabling them buy almost worth local federal money farmers businesses addition increasing adequate those good additional makes economic sense practice fits commitment what current say experiences wouldnt otherwise There really way pay noted treat customer same others youre going loyal because theyre looking just Miner Clark Clarks IGA Londonderry some area dont transportation large felt should George Fraser Dan Whits General Norwich knew added there werent disadvantages Joe Kamuda Kamudas Supermarket Pittsford Its thing cash You turn away other words John Gariepy Johns Market Island Pond Theres builtin time someone shops here uses probably get Plus taking our mission intangible reach out Ralph Lancaster manager Upper Valley Coop White River Junction Ive looked one things having services William Prunier Pruniers Bomoseen wanted MacDonald Waits West Topsham order must EBTcapable equipment vouchers whole typically takes days Here whats four pages asks name location type names addresses social security numbers owners months hours operation employees inventory figures approximately minutes place training office Acquisition installation capability Gladly Accept Before completing entire important determine figure consulting Retail worksheet packet see fit following two categories helpful Continuous day sale normally displays public qualifying staple items Perishable frozen fresh unrefrigerated refrigerated spoil suffer significant deterioration quality within three weeks retail firm including nonfood gas Fees directly connected processing raw meat poultry fish counted when calculating eligibility criterion above Staple include accessory such coffee tea cocoa soda noncarbonated drinks candy condiments spices hot ready Variety different types category does brands sizes item varying ingredients smoked plain turkey kinds apples these likely Offer continuous least varieties groups perishable bread cereal vegetables fruits dairy products display More onehalf total dollar amount sold Check box make note date task completed Items dark Remember keep copies everything records Request calling mailed behalf regions New HampshireVermont Field Office Concord Date requested _____________ package five contact VermontNew Hampshire correct problem Complete Stores extremely complete answer accurately See page questionbyquestion instructions submitted ________________ Retain copy Important incomplete returned delay authorization requests documentation submit promptly avoid delays Documents ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ _____________________ Staff contracted consultants evaluation take pictures ____________________ Once has approve deny certified issues Determining grocery Running background check owner sure havent been violation rules before imposed standard certification However leave until last permit ability once open approved notify mail approval includes guidebook video notified never interacted require facetoface phone session past experience sent formal materials ______________________ inperson conducted ___________________ Person did ___________________________________ Phone able immediately after wait proper supplies whenever contractor found license Authorization Number When notifies then inform several ways detailed options Type combinedseparatevouchers _______________ Namecontact retain contract _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ installed __________________________ personnel trained Retailers reviewed years continue format initial review now ______________ checklist Follow USDAs carefully provided refer tips fill Numbers correspond Has under ownership accepted upper left hand corner indicate reauthorization question Information Page Write Employer Identification EIN write boxes chain mark Yes give Chain Unit address spaces Mailing NOT list mailing streetphysical List telephone Dont forget code opened opening Give exact Include licenses send explanation Any acceptable inspection tax sellers lottery beer wine etc openingoperating Types listed defined Indicate Also franchise franchiser parent corporation owns exactly shown Social Security home how want contacted steps most often forgotten person primarily responsible daily operations district counting own point owned operated applied full approximate ever managed violated regulations fined disqualified identifying manage had denied withdrawn suspended violations continued charged convicted crime partner immediate family members partners stockholder considerable role written situation yearround work workers regardless whether paid unpaid parttime registers optical scanners WIC checks Special Supplemental Women Infants Children response operates delivery redeem banks branch needed reimbursements sell stocks circle carry definition giving actual estimated annual gross using data Then retailwholesale estimate operate wholesale Answer carries groceries specialty variety meets Using Sign believe supplied true basic understanding One required Photo front back drivers corporate officers shareholders Copy verification SSN photo please identification Keep accompanying Submit Pleasant Street Suite Expect During Site Visit period representative shelves sketch layout ask combination gathered visits usually happen ten visiting but confirm member present storeowner clerk Letter Consent Form his signature indicating consent refusal withdrawal cannot without interfere gives reviewer evaluate criteria posted verbal length language Characteristics parking availability price storetype signs shopping cartsbasket POS devices registerscheckouts consumption seating heating available deli prepared section salad bar fountain beverages salvage meatseafood specials bundles NonFood Stock Services alcohol tobacco orders auto partssupplies gasoline hardware furniture cashing tickets stationery floralgardening pagersphones gift magazines books passport photos cookware clothing pet pharmacy cleaning huntingfishing healthbeauty aids faxcopy Conditions empty coolers broken moldy dusty canspackages fadedmissing labels poor lighting foul odors dirtyunsanitary ice crystals expiredoutdated conditions quantities stored Dairy Products Fruits Vegetables Bread Cereals Meats Poultry Fish qualified needs individual influencing best volume prevalence usage option feasible economical plan Attention issue necessary particular works After authorizes put computer Citibank newly entitled Use Stateleased cost State Add commercial third party debitcredit contractorsupplied larger inhouse contractors voucher mostly applies nontraditional decide Question Does electronic Farmers markets seasonal smallvolume lack technology Consequently supply Each pays Vouchers bank wired deposit choice add integrated machine Statesupplied would terminals checkout leasing creditdebit choices activated lease choose Statecontracted dedicated reimburse fee thinking adding perswipe fees transactions transaction case costs commercially leased liable associated assessed charges free averaged Additional choosing evaluates threshold determines paying meet requirement qualify Pay Adding discontinue manual involves seek keeping Many determining Only right stay Congratulations officially attention happens participating actions procedures follows Train refreshers regularly clerks document sign log sheet cover updated sort correctly noneligible Always post Advertise status ads spread word Prominently allow ineligible PIN change traffic exchange Penalties violating fines loss jail investigation liquor reflects poorly eliminates potential revenues lost Adequate key functioning respect privacy StampEBT They treated courtesy attentive discreet kind she swiping less exclusionary respectful doesnt manually enter alone confidential minimum Know separated automatically aware limit lanes Explain procedure handling properly shoppers wish discriminated race color national origin sex religion political beliefs disability accordance law answered obtain again six feel victim discrimination file complaint writing Director Civil Rights Room Whitten Building Independence Avenue Washington Did FNSUSDA website frequently asked FAQs wwwfnsusdafspretailers becominghtm Questions Contact Are talking Association Robert Hughes OfficerinCharge Allan Merritt Agency Human South Main Waterbury Website httpwwwfnsusdagov Fax Laura Philipps Policy Specialist Coordinator Flynn Burlington Web wwwvtnohungerorg Lafayette Rutland Email infovtgrocersorg httpwwwvtgrocersorg division administers Point term could actually Acknowledgements First foremost thanks supervisor envisioned supported creating offering editing advice door listening ear processed while still allowing shape vision Jim Harrison president Jims support perspective grocer invaluable grateful commended answering sending relevant certain helping understand Ellen Vollinger Research Action encouragement interest developing gratitude took busy schedules speak Linda Bennett Bennetts Cavendish Staudter bookkeeper Castleton Village Kathy Miller Elmore Lake Gary Lisai Lisais Bellows Falls Lonnie Chester Cleary Maple Corner Calais Penny Cyr Monkton North Ferrisburg Morey Bernie Thibeault Steeple Fairfax Carol Hayes Wooden Barrel Country Chittenden Mary Carlson Economic Opportunity Katelin Isaacs finally Brad Blackwell CFR wwwfnsusdagovfspfaqshtm Champlain Faxed communication January ibid handout survey April
The State of Summer Food Service Program in Milwaukee County	Eric Steiner	2003	Field Reports	Children, Service Providers, Students	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	The State of Summer Food Service Program in Milwaukee County outlines research that demonstrates the need for current under-utilization of Summer Food by low-income families in Milwaukee… Read more “The State of Summer Food Service Program in Milwaukee County”	Emerson Fellow
Overcoming Barriers to Access of Federal Food Programs	Robert Zager	2004	Field Reports	Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Oregon, Portland	Overcoming Barriers to Access of Federal Food Programs is a report on the utilization of federal food programs and a corresponding set of fact sheets exploring barriers… Read more “Overcoming Barriers to Access of Federal Food Programs”	Emerson Fellow	Overcoming Barriers Access Federal Food Programs Highlights and Conclusions from Oregons Benton Clackamas Tillamook Counties Bob Zager Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Oregon Relief Task Force This paper highlights findings study access food programs three counties Over the course investigation interviews were conducted with people ranging stamp office managers social service agency program directors bank staff private citizens heavily involved community Focus groups gave current past clients opportunity critique their experience area voice ideas ways make future experiences better Data was collected state agencies that administer nutrition Departments Education Human Services detailed demographic economic data sources including Census Department Employment The varieties are intended give broad picture how numerous accessed these communities Ideally analysis this breadth will provide insight into overcome local barriers well present across federal revealed four major trends focus need reach immigrant ethnic through more extensive appropriate outreach for organizations engage frequent cooperation collaboration projects enhance deterrent effect prohibitively burdensome administrative procedures sponsorship especially Summer Service Program SFSP some potential sponsors strain quality client caused rapidly increasing caseloads static decreasing identified all Immigrants families face two accessing stamps First there much misinformation prevalent leads immigrants fear they immigration penalties deportation apply Stamps even children Second language cultural communication differences many usual methods ineffective population County Head Start employee who works stated believe using puts black mark against them means would never able get citizenship Civic faithbased play important role helping meet its needs There times however when task hand too great one organization tackle alone depend largely volunteer Their ability ensure adequate nutritious meals members increase greatly pool resources allow gather sufficient size stability run such sponsoring sites research shows sponsor school districts turned off perceived level paperwork restrictions associated most immediate action remedy Foods difficulties greater site navigate application setup process advising feasible longer term steps taken requirements other rules less number therefore receiving meal summer natural participation has become difficult few years like nation seen decreases available jobs thus rise eligible use rural once depended industries logging canning have experienced drastic job losses those areas individuals not yet found transition stable livingwage can regularly housing medical care child Oregonians recent offices managing cases corresponding increases numbers decreased Thus forced deal received training fair respectful manner turning also appear minimal targeted mobile populations already services leaving underinformed options help These without successes though Women Infants Children WIC generally regarded nonclients alike highly effective ensuring proper first crucial development Farmers markets serving seniors participate voucher been vendors enjoy additional revenue receive farmers market after beginning late season tremendous support draw agricultural healthy eat Fact sheets each county look Stamp After School Snack Meal Child Adult Care CACFP Whether concerned statewide hunger advocates encouraged find piece puzzle our neighbors see what others force welcomes your efforts invites you guide work Contact visit internet httpwwworegonhungerorg assistance Guide FEDERAL FOOD PROGRAMS TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY NEED Seen lot oflivelihood leave economy hit over along rest continuing trend loss sometimes replaced lowerpaying sector agriculture tourism contribute high seasonality looking during fall winter early spring Poverty Population pop FPL under Average Pay comparable poor but slightly near than whole percentage poverty age where half living gone way Demand lowincome increased Public struggled everincreasing limited Covered Jan Apr Jul Oct Month Employed employment expericences seasonal variation December March experiencing meager levels High cause cycle between eligibility noneligibility hungry may unknowingly temporarily CHILD NUTRITION any months fed Adding free childrens improve attendance giving kids chance stay active serves zero compared average reduced price year addition simply providing utilize place safe supervised environment day ends Total package value FFY packages distributed per Participating Approximately Based women participating Health Plan OHP approximately versus comparisons indicate lower rate certainly room expansion Number Slots Enrolled CCRR providers FCC homes USDA Level Breakfast Year Meals Served Free Reduced Paid Lunch STAMPS Immigrantsdont understand just could benefit expanded Hispanic Many false belief applying themselves detrimental status result Pride reason residents represents unacceptable failure ones selfreliant deterred Clients month Only potentially September IMPROVING PROGRAM ACCESS interest While interested developing main factors prevented doing amount daunting small understaffed gotten together share load People want know often little coordination sense strong eager activities bring ingenuity gardens Unfortunately schools churches nonprofits coordinated making causing fewer might Possible Work start encouraging collaborate administration shared Continue expand understanding Seniors disables underreached target Support measures availability decrease expenses Look develop strengthen existing combat SOURCES Community Need Shelly Bowe CARE Debby Livingston Salvation Army OLMIS Wages Nutrition Resource Referral Network Monica Pyle Group Participant Improving Marlene Putman Commission Families Ave Suite Portland Feb Receiving CLACKAMAS shut home elderly disabled intermittently homeless down overall since low Almost households skipped incomplete problems lets out cannot upon breakfast lunch five days week Even student pockets summertoschool ratio negligible State among both For had merely served Alternative avenues distribution materials successful Staff Social done places Gladstone branch Post Office dropped isolated Efforts familiar easily accessible settings should continued possible Lack education information think wont qualify lack presence biggest Another barrier stigma treated differently grocery checkout SUGGESTED WAYS IMPROVE organizationshave motivation capacity infrastructure needed disconnect urban outlying antihunger unknown unmet Attempt boundary having submit forms andor pursue alternative qualification Consult possibilities Seek opportunities form urbanrural partnerships mutual issues facing John Coffey Betty Izumi University Extension BENTON isnt issue next door Especially substantial divide hightechhigher paying unaware scope nature problem Learning fellow schoolmates churchgoers always afford connection clearer act end moderately January February July being leanest combination rates above salaries indicates significant income gap
School Breakfast Models	Bi Vuong	2004	Field Reports	School Staff, Students	Domestic, Washington, DC	School Breakfast Models examines several approaches to School Breakfast Programs nationwide, such as Breakfast in the Classroom, Delayed Breakfast, and Provision 2 with analysis of each of… Read more “School Breakfast Models”	Emerson Fellow	MODEL SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS Compiled Vuong Congressional Hunger Center Bill Emerson National Fellow the Food Research and Action June Table Contents Program History Benefits Breakfast Classroom Maryland Department Education Muskogee Public Schools Oklahoma North Gem School Idaho Pennsylvania Nutrition Services Washington District Arizona Delayed Hall Multipurpose Room Burlington City Vermont Holly Colorado Kershaw County South Carolina Provision Glynn Georgia Hartford Connecticut Omaha Nebraska Glossary About FRAC CHC Acknowledgments The began twoyear pilot program designed provide nutritious meal children who might not otherwise receive one provided meals students day Today federal government spends approximately billion annually feeds more than million daily federally funded administered Service United States Agriculture USDA reimbursement rate per determined household income free breakfast must below poverty level For reduced price between Students from households with above paid breakfasts During school year schools were reimbursed funds for each served slightly higher severe need where qualify proven tool helping millions food insecure hungry variety other backgrounds much educational nutritional helps fight hunger reduce childhood obesity While has been called Americas hidden crisis declared epidemic Contrary conventional wisdom these two serious public health problems coexist many communities share some common roots Centers Disease Control estimated that adults aged years adolescents either overweight obese states have prevalence rates state reports over Fortunately recent study shown eating adolescent girls decrease their chances becoming Moreover east fruits drink milk consume less saturated fat those eat home words can act countervailing force against increasing trend cont Missing impairs learning which provides least all nutrients student needs grow develop does away morning foundation good nutrition under impair childrens ability fully utilize resources are available Researchers found when tested skip able distinguish among similar images show increased errors slower memory recall increases academic performance Studies increase math reading scores eaten perform better standardized tests alert focused after improves environment behavioral emotional prevalent Conversely before starting fewer discipline visit nurses offices often result spend time classroom participate miss days late THE CLASSROOM universal opportunity charge during class Breakfasts delivered consumed setting start MARYLAND DEPARTMENT EDUCATION MUSKOGEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OKLAHOMA NORTH GEM IDAHO PENNSYLVANIA NUTRITION SERVICES WASHINGTON DISTRICT ARIZONA BACKGROUND Initially private Meals Achievement MMFA six following expanded became threeyearpilot law lawmakers authorized amount status was removed making permanent Now offered across operates Marylands systems benefits providing through documented research conducted Harvard University They include improvement behavior referrals complaints headaches lunch improved attentiveness CHARACTERISTICS Grades Kindergarten grade Size requirements range rural urban small large Percentage funding population priced Facilities Kitchen facilities vary full kitchens stoves storage while others satellite warmer CHALLENGESBARRIERS Ensuring enough equipment successfully implement Gaining initial support legislature Collecting accurate participation data Expanding SOLUTIONS Many budgeted supply acquisition regular budgets purchased trolleys bags coolers same grants Dairy Council Poverty Solutions local advocacy antihunger antihomeless organization wished apply Initial came principals Principals dedication helped encourage staff members Currently generated largely peertopeer communication guidance counselors teachers colleagues thereby creating enthusiasm Utilizing results Educations proved positive effects State essential maintain Training service supervisors prior date help them learn how account accurately developed three collection procedures choose adopt flexibility own they approved Application packets sent eligible every kit also join DAYTODAY Items individually portioned child Depending structure labor capabilities items used being preportioned cafeteria Smaller generally use prepackaged foods Milks juices counted sorted stored refrigerators ready delivery next classrooms minutes arrive personnel parents older community credit When hang coats book select sit desks Teachers responsible sure count reimbursable record typically Trash collected container outside custodial removes trash immediately CONTACT INFORMATION Kimberly Kerry Community Outreach Specialist Baltimore Kim Shelton Director Child says reason implemented because there coming Monday had decent since Friday She noted families unable come cents required pay address challenge Since implementation lined doors get improve overall attendance addition allows bond utilized counseling sessions tutoring socializing Overall disciplinary started Elementary Whittier Irving Cherokee More All elementary Other walk take bus Encouraging reluctant addressing concerns regarding loss Transporting Establishing maintaining financial sustainability Established relationship then lent reminded best interest Purchased special rolling carts insulated juice containers There frozen inserts keep cold hand laundry baskets Applied grant costs including purchase balance purchasing Programs budget Implemented qualified high number such extra cost paying would normally close offset money made Cold cereal packed out rolled specific areas around hallway Designated pick having transport warm still designated form check off marking yes heavyduty picks unconsumed returned prepared Shirley Christensen supervisor she felt comfortable According first teacher longer ask her say This stay task worried about kitchen equipped prepare store reheat Rural Paying onetime Finding deliver Arranging convenient Limiting disruption efficiently Due size its body within allot part prepackaging However difficult find make deliveries Therefore now sends attendant One middle waits until very end his period organizes pack plastic packs lunchroom via email sheet informs therefore will both accountability accuracy goes carries back this sizes relatively After takes along any repackaged Lunch Supervisor Bancroft subsidiary Archdiocese Philadelphia serves five surrounding counties second added third February entire useful Anne Ayella Assistant Nutritional Development pleased changes Among average near combined enrollment Getting complete application determine Addressing encouraging Increasing Day Care Three preparation cooking quite old reheated Most emphasized importance counts especially direct connection generate faculty numbers reimbursements Additionally covers difference promoted sending information promotions included story pajama parties backwards teddy bear read encouraged wear pajamas clothes bring respectively manager sets counter hot Eighth graders assigned grades starts tote carry scan eighth sheets return everything almost case bins may accumulated usually David Caldwell informed district chosen districts USDAs Universal Pilot Project project allowed regardless familys chose suit significant impact lives done well remained flexible interacting turn percentage inception nearly doubled importantly points calmer change reflected survey report Some Preschoolers prepacked entrees dry goods produce cool Twelve treatment control programs run system Dealing negative social stigma attached Contending losing Allaying managers spills Provided startup site expenses carpet cleaning machines trashcans replace supplies Targeted order operating Yet Class possible cover even only Increased participated new participants effective way quell nurse stomach pains carpetcleaning machine Added campuses hold wet Upon reporting work red loads black onto Dry already cart Approximately employees overseeing Every Any placed leftover returns repacked refrigerator overnight Phoenix DELAYED HALL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM known First Period refers breaks periods BURLINGTON CITY VERMONT HOLLY COLORADO KESHAW COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA offer family access revenue according Doug Davis amazing broken down barriers just poor kids doing our sales received substantial comments heard unnecessary current working messiness fears scattered campus Providing Maintaining proactive superintendent went promote plans presented principal wanted Support administration push forward tailored particular Walkin larger few ways supplemented obtaining establishing centralized individual streamlining menu options option line set various components sometimes item grabandgo rush times monitored ensure correct taken head Note Individually identifying necessary using decide whether allow but located discard what cooler into keeps automatic exact accounted area explanation see page serving receiving junior highhigh adjacent allpurpose room Serving Balancing convenience Members considered changing beforeschool ease cleanup Stressing administrators remain financially stable important serve Feeding hour benefit schedules redesigned accommodate Reminding highrisk chance cook begin preparing additional cooks Junior attend different give identification punches computer Once finished waste Two process administrative assistant building van unloads laid table past records supervise Eunice Rivale Administrative Sally Gardner Coordinator test issues With smoothly fact recorded alike want traditional method huge success actually Camden Middle LugoffElgin Full Doing overwhelmed Making enthusiastic Promoting pests shifts adequate month mentioned newsletters newspapers PTA meetings media garbage Using foot tables place dismissed minute intervals containing four cashier leftovers bag door custodians crates Each crate labeled name lay trays atop homeroom checks notes absent put uses originally allotted picking left receives TRADITIONAL UNIVERSAL PROVISION paperwork allowing collect applications once most exchange GLYNN GEORGIA HARTFORD CONNECTICUT OMAHA NEBRASKA Seen contribute education Marie Richardson believes consuming Children long rides too sleepy fend themselves like alone sees experiencing seen quicker reduction Mixture Managing lines Experiencing trying responsibility why should tax payers sustainable PROGRAM Adjusted Installed racks wrapped bowls rapidly Kept quick simple Reinforced Free busy arent initially wake adjusting buses Across straight getting half warmed roll several selections packaged Hot means directly Cafeteria Jeff Sidewater impediments economic Seven improvements PreKindergarten base central resistance feel rather conflict timing priorities Stressed Eliminated feeding conflicted instruction assure Staff comes early depending arrival varies sites point computerized Prepackaged week monthly type Tammy Yarmon complimentary integral thus anywhere Available selfcontained cooked distributed shortages individuals believe underprivileged Lack awareness classified could exciting limited consumption always Used creative recruitment methods utilizing volunteers incorporating intensive Sent explain signs inform New January Emphasized potential secondary transportation allowances open oatmeal baked choices yogurt Five minimum flavors car walking member Custodial later Examples models pages example Hallway executed refer premises multipurpose functions Also examples DIRECT CERTIFICATION alternative verification authority officials distribute enrolled annual basis categorically based eligibility guidelines Direct certification authorities certify communicating appropriate agency obtain documentation stamp certified Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF Distribution Indian Reservations FDPIR FREE REDUCEDPRICE AND PAID MEALS Household determines whose percent pays reducedprice although partially subsidized GRABANDGO throughout front break GLOSSARY leading national policies eradicate domestic undernutrition FRACs goal persons diet dignity primarily assistance unique nonprofit leadership training CHCs primary activities center upon Fellows international counterpart Mickey Leland International group fellows skills knowledge experience become leaders arenas Avenue Suite Tel Fax Web wwwfracorg wwwhungercenterorg
Eliminate Hunger: A Guide to Filling Empty Cupboards in Your…	Bridget Purdue	2004	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, Los Angeles	Eliminate Hunger: A Guide to Filling Empty Cupboards in Your Region is a resource guide for Los Angeles County food pantries highlighting food stamp application procedures, welfare… Read more “Eliminate Hunger: A Guide to Filling Empty Cupboards in Your Region”	Emerson Fellow	Eliminate Hunger Guide Filling Empty Cupboards Your Region This resource guide intended for use food pantries that serve clients Los Angeles County have included information about useful programs and services within each the eight geographic areas county referred Service Planning Areas SPAs hope this you four ways clarify facts Food Stamp Program help locate DPSS District Offices welfare offices near your pantry can easily refer stamps other public benefits know contact elected officials advocate budget legislative changes will affect connect with local order better coordinate share ideas work together The provided handbook divided into two sections First contains several general pieces action steps hunger relief advocacy opportunities list resources may referring Second provides specific shown below are used divide regions grouping health districts Organizing SPA allows providers manage efficiently Stamps Can Fill Gap Why should priority directors across identified major barriers providing adequate their lack funding expansion donations insuffiecient meet needs ever increasing lines Regional Bank realize never nutritional our community Luckily place fill need severely underutilized begin alleviate eligible them free assist keeping families fed What exactly federallyfunded program helps lowincome people buy they good For most households only part average person monthly addition supplement whose exceed capabilities such special dietary You all human consumption seeds plants grow household Who able get low income Work full parttime Are unemployed Receive assistance elderly disabled homeless not receive Supplemental Security Income SSI look like more paper EBT which stands Electronic Benefit Transfer new way andor cash Instead waiting checks come mail going pick office electronically put account set just items grocery store Golden State Advantage Card above commonly called card similar credit debit FACTS talking emergency realized myths circulating preventing from applying Below these demystified pass common misconceptions rest pay back children stamp deported knows undocumented Applying eligibility becoming permanent resident Citizen both parents family still qualify provide nutrition already receiving WIC CalWorks Having bank does disqualify Owning reliable car own home Receiving chances getting Section housing senior citizen apply foods USborn taken away time There enough everyone who qualifies charge Five Easy Ways Pantry Strengthen Relief Efforts Community Connect Visit Get staff district director deputy liaison important contacts These working relationship make less intimidating Attend meeting Locations found next page Recognize reward strong particular workers Participate Outreach agencies increase targeted outreach efforts effective target toward underserved populations seniors immigrants Promote rather than Many negative impression because inaccurately believe system With introduction California making easier changing utilized purpose Bring directly Consider partnering organizations bring worker onsite many transportation barrier reaching successful pilot currently exists SOVA Tarzana connecting once week site thinking expanding Encouragement interest willing host very helpful bringing along needed change Participating responsible physical location take applications Join coalition area one exist think starting Meeting groups Benefits regularly advocates include Coordination distribution times client iii Share frustrations solutions problems involved positive Split costs truck rental small nearby Office Meetings East West Valley Tuesday Month Glendale Every month Paz Cruz San Fernando Monte Gabriel Last Wednesday every Debbie Heinemann Pasadena Thursday except July August November December Silvia Gonzales Pomona Susanne Portillo Wilshire Special Metro North June September Bernice Westbury Elizabeth Becerra Rancho Park Held Americo Garza South Central Florence alternating locations between Melva Rogers Southwest Family Red Cross Eucalyptus Inglewood Marnette Haynes Barbara Thomas Quad Exposition Civic Center held among Contact Cheryl Sanders call Admin Desk any Belvedere Lincoln Heights Location rotates three Alice Andrade Compton Paramount Long Beach Dominguez Tues Charlie Arce beginning April Advocacy another eliminate simply means speaking voice heard sharing stories Recent victories were achieved through hungry Each year there dozens decisions made Washington Sacramento downtown sure when vote Several ready organized easy Identify representatives City Council See Map visit wwwlacityorgcouncilhtm Assembly official wwwassemblycagov Senate wwwsencagov Find legislators zip code wwwleginfocagovyourleghtml Take current issues under debate partners track legislation Foodbank available wwwlafightshungerorg Policy Advocates offers variety updates wwwcfpanet Coalition End Homelessness wwwlacehhorg process much few tips wwwcfpanetadvocatehtml listed meetings Have fun Reyes Tony Cardenas Cindy Miscikowski Wendy Greul Alex Padilla Greig Smith Dennis Zine Bernard Parks Eric Garcetti Tom LaBonge Jan Perry Antonio Villaraigosa Jack Weiss Martin Ludlow Janice Hahn Other Useful Resources want direct towards helping feet Since utilities job training manual followed explanation INFOLINE wwwhealthycityorg United Way find wwwunitedwaylacom Transportation Bus passes All transit operators city bus honor identification Call application must show following Medicare DMV veteran placard certificate valid date Proof SSDI certification school letterhead signed Education teacher Part III form onepage care professional ask discounts students moved GAIN RITE fare travel reimbursements post employment Department Rehabilitation also Ride paratransit Most cities offer subsidized age disabilities cityride service RIDE Lowcost Car Insurance Lowincome drivers driving records purchase auto insurance agent nearest Utility Bills Families individuals utility bills access Assistance UAP winter Peggy Robinson From February distribute onetime funds counties central southern Alternative Rates Energy CARE request please PGE Edison Southern Gas qualified customers Pacific Electric Company percent discount gas electrical aid single individual annually gross taxablenontaxable Home HEAP state overdue electric rebate check annual maximum given company credited Applications generally six weeks Priority applicants highest bill lowest Emergency Crisis Intervention ECIP Eligible avoid shutoff notice reconnection fees establish 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Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent…	Rebekah Park	2004	Field Reports	Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Seattle, Washington	Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent Hunger Problem outlines six solutions to reduce hunger, including increasing participation in School Lunch, Breakfast, and Summer… Read more “Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent Hunger Problem”	Emerson Fellow	Unnoticed Unaddressed Unacceptable Revealing Attacking Washingtons Persistent Hunger Problem Report Produced and Released Washington Citizen Action Acknowledgements Thank you Brett Houghton for her supervision collaboration the report Aileen Carr Bill Monto Bob Cooper Linda Stone Dana Warn Barb Flye Tom Vasquez their editing Shawn Connolly Chesapeake Press layout design printing Table contents Executive summary page Explaining hunger rate Food Stamp Program School Meal programs are solution Basic changes Simplified Reporting Transitional Benefits Alternative TBA Expanded Categorical Eligibility ECE Fairness Child adolescent nutrition initiatives Breakfast Lunch Summer Conclusion Endnotes million people went hungry United States one top five states highest has been past eight years widespread pervasive among working families but little action being taken curb high rates There four factors that exacerbate unemployment healthcare costs unaffordable rent lack living wage jobs After paying car insurance utilities many have few resources left buy food when unexpected illness such cancer occurs suddenly find themselves worrying about both medical bills groceries pantries soup kitchens doing best especially during holiday season they simply not enough They can provide meals leave wondering where next meal will come from The increase stamp participation school federal government pays benefits administration Unlike banks feeding stamps stimulate economy edging closer longterm solutions allow access with dignity most effective way reach children With all paid schools only need facility six state easily make significantly reduce barriers expand thousands Implement automatic fivemonth receipt otherwise known transition cash assistance work Streamline reporting requirements eligible cut down error Institute Congressional options value allowable vehicles under poverty level Restore eligibility who served drug felony sentences Mandate federally funded elementary guarantee every child right eat Require summer time program more free reducedprice offer breakfast andor lunch open site USDA Service Seamless Feeding Waiver these accessible then impact severely diminished Many drop out even apply because frequent tedious amount paperwork required office visits hours clear link between academic performance sure test days funding everyday turned bank charitable those were help alleviate emergency situations cannot meet needs entire Conversely healthier foods bring dollars into local ensure learn Economic stability wages increased subsidized housing universal meantime shortterm vastly minimal cost already let too long than each year recent study ECONorthwest found mobility lead severe spite per capita income close national average These forced budgets poor quality insecurity causes learning lower productivity adults higher rampant malnutrition This situation worsened economic downturns within across nation Another reason low Only persons participate bipartisan survey Alliance End Americans reported fighting problem was important issue Created Senators Dole George McGovern single fight against its ability respond changing decrease funds disbursed accordingly improves peoples brings Millions flow match Every additional creates nearly ten worth total activity logical economical reform existing offered Farm targeted fact households senior disabled individual More half recipients experienced major change introduction Electronic Transfer EBT cards Recipients longer use coupons traded sold purchase products dont replace family budget cuts support Half participants receive nine months less two addition good farmers business stimulus caused overall supporting grocery stores increasing monthly spending power Center Budget Policy Priorities showed without some lowincome neighborhoods rural communities would likely recessions causing further loss making shopping difficult area depth severity When President Bush signed law added billion new improve small owner bakery butcher shops During winter businesses like mine survive agricultural industry able crops harvested September there apple harvest Now seven People this dramatic effect Yakima Valley strong based apples grapes pears cherries hops struggling larger farms heavily ones Farms arent employ workers off lose available other industries packing try save money savings last throughout since pay care until trees pruned asparagus ready March 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Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program	Amaliya Morgan-Brown	2004	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), School Staff, Students	Connecticut, Domestic, Hartford	Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program reports teachers experiences with the School Breakfast Program (SBP) in Connecticut, provides a basic overview of the SBP, offers steps… Read more “Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program”	Emerson Fellow	Feeding Children Expanding the School Breakfast Program Connecticut toolkit End Hunger Hungerford Street Hartford wwwendhungerctorg Written Amaliya MorganBrown Bill Emerson National Fellow tool kit _____________________________________________Executive Summary The SBP federally funded program that functions federal level part United States Department Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services managed state Education run local individual school food authorities provides funding schools enable them provide safe nutritious breakfast students goal this basic understanding encourage people campaign for their communities introduction identifies different models providing highlights some benefits brief overview goes discuss solutions four main obstacles expanding These were identified during series interviews with Service Directors include finances bus schedules low student participation nonsupport administrators Finally there action plan steps various groups can take promote expand legislators teachersadministrators boards parent associationscommunity organizations service directors second section resource guide includes list nonparticipating severe need parents other use identify which target efforts also number fact sheets individuals garner support entitled additional resources tools created used advocate work towards expansion improvement Currently less than half offer only free reducedprice qualifying participate every Lunch This not result lack State recent survey teachers said they aware who came hungry before start particularly discouraging given are associated improved health enhanced behavior greater academic success Action Plan outlines above mentioned increase offering participating primary activities outlined Legislators should current mandate very least all upon themselves districts represent approve requests others Teachers already operate these programs through outreach strategies currently Week highlight Parents community towns approach board town director specific bringing premise concerted effort expanded into increased those For complete copy full contact Phone _______________________________________________Acknowledgment could have been completed out generous Mary Ragno provided wealth information Sally Mancini Director Lucy Nolan Executive made significant contributions following principals great insight generously shared knowledge Their gratefully acknowledged Amanda Aldred Naugatuck Michael Allen Torrington Jim Bondi Wethersfield Lonnie Burt Manchester Jerry Davis Plainfield Central Lyn Gandolf Memorial Mark Levanto Tom ODonnell New Haven Richard Sandman East Linda Shultz Kathy Zartun Meriden Table Content Introduction Many Faces Traditional Grab Classroom After Period Bus Universal Benefits Health Academic Behavioral Obstacles Solutions Boards TeachersPrincipals Community Organizations Resource Guide Resources Tools Target Schools Nonparticipating Fact Sheets Frequently asked questions Success Answers Critics ____________________________________________________Introduction nutrition assistance operated designed anyone interested advocating wanting better summary types methods serving including Cafeteria Inclassroom behavioral Solution administrator improve highlighting developed severeneed was collaborative between Fellows based research conducted worked September February from both rural urban __________________________________The purpose cash enabling started pilot large numbers working families where had long rides permanent entitlement administered 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Serving up Solutions: A Guide To Customer Service And Expanding…	Rachel Lopez	2004	Field Reports	Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, Los Angeles	Serving up Solutions: A Guide To Customer Service And Expanding Access To The Los Angeles County Food Stamp Program is a report and presentation designed to assist… Read more “Serving up Solutions: A Guide To Customer Service And Expanding Access To The Los Angeles County Food Stamp Program”	Emerson Fellow
Developing Leaders in a Community Group	Lori Leibowitz	2004	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Developing Leaders in a Community Group is a comprehensive guide to developing community leaders designed to assist community groups, including instructions on how to plan and run… Read more “Developing Leaders in a Community Group”	Emerson Fellow	Welcome One the most important things you can organizer community group develop and educate leaders Better make for more sustainable educated members stronger successful This guide meant help process educating developing based experiences Emerson National Hunger Fellow Lori Leibowitz who worked starting communitybased advocacy called Voices Against Task Force manual includes lessons she learned resources used workshops facilitated not organizing rather your There are several ways which use this You learn about leadership development reading entire notebook specific tasks like 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The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County	Katherine Gigliotti	2004	Field Reports	Childcare Providers, Children	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County provides a comprehensive assessment of CACFP utilization in Milwaukee County, including results of a survey project of… Read more “The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County”	Emerson Fellow	THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM MILWAUKEE COUNTY Katherine Gigliotti Emerson National Hunger Fellow Jon Janowski Director Advocacy Task Force Inc February Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction III Background Research Methodology Survey Interview Mapping Project Results Family Home Daycare Group Childcare Centers AfterSchool Programs Emergency Shelters Adult Conclusions General SettingSpecific VII Recommendations Changing Policies Simplifying the Program Reaching Out Providers VIII Further Appendices The Child and Care Food CACFP federal entitlement program that reimburses care providers for serving nutritious meals snacks children adults their used five settings family home daycare centers group childcare including Head Start sites afterschool programs emergency shelters adult During fall conducted assessment Milwaukee County Anecdotal evidence had suggested was greatly underutilized participation decreasing Full implementation could lead decrease prevalence hunger affecting nearly under age living poverty comprehensive use would inform direct Forces advocacy outreach work related this important child nutrition which when wellutilized can effectively plug gaps our food system not covered other study consisted survey project participants center Surveys were sent percent responded Conducting over interviews with administrators from all mapping depicting participating Programwide findings include
Hungry in Florida: Three Options in the Food Stamp Program…	Sean Coffey	2004	Field Reports	Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Florida, Miami	Hungry in Florida: Three Options in the Food Stamp Program to Help Alleviate Poverty and Improve Food Security examines three federal options that Florida can adopt to… Read more “Hungry in Florida: Three Options in the Food Stamp Program to Help Alleviate Poverty and Improve Food Security”	Emerson Fellow	Hungry Florida Three Options the Food Stamp Program Help Alleviate Poverty and Improve Security Sean Coffey Congressional Hunger Fellow Placed The Human Services Coalition Dade County Inc Following Organizations Provided Invaluable Input Assistance With This Report Loren Daniel Daniella Levine Center Budget Policy Priorities Dottie Rosenbaum Stacy Dean Legal Valory Greenfield Cindy Huddelton Impact Debra Susie Research Action Ellen Vollinger John Kelly Executive Summary America has been well documented United States Department Agriculture USDA one way ensure that Floridians throughout state are receiving enough eat Unfortunately research found eligible not participating program can make positive changes will encourage more people who need Stamps participate may qualify receive bonuses from federal government Farm Bill offered states number options improve their Programs Children Families DCF which administers already adopted some bill However three additional would dramatically First align its vehicle rule with TANF childcare rules Currently allows clients own car worth but any value over counts toward asset limit adopting longer consider vehicles determining whether person for policy change allow reliable Floridas current restrictive than other Second automatically provide five months transitional benefits when they leave thus making transition welfare work much smoother California estimated this bring million funding into Third sanctions head household sanctioned meeting education requirements then entire Instead withholding adult children could only identified direct link between access food during childhood persons success school health social interaction others productivity Keeping good public Making these does require legislative approval simply notifies regional office Atlanta desire implement polices demonstrate firm commitment thousands including benefit economy also millions dollars enter because Insecurity State Floridahttp wwwflimpactorgpovertystatshtmTABLEONEFLORIDAFOODINSECURITYN umberofHouseholds Sate Participation Rates Dec httpwwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticipationReachingpdf Justification Review Economic SelfSufficiency Performance Mixed Improvements Could Yield Federal Bonuses October httpwwwoppagastateflusmonitorreportspdfrptpdf httpwwwfnsusdagovfsprulesMemoSupportState_Optionsthirdstateoptionsfinalpdf Temporary Needy replaced Aid Dependent AFDC under Welfare Reform passed New Vehicle Rule Jan httpwwwcbpporgfspdf Save Money Cut Act httpwwwcfpanet Statement Link Between Nutrition Cognitive Development httpwwwcenteronhungerorgcognitivehtmlintro Yalila single mother her two live Miami works full time American citizen yet denied application Being employed what prevented surprisingly how gets did uses Nissan Sentra accidents drive every day While enables makes ineligible valued exceeded counted towards she had assets putting like too many forced decide owning Introduction Real life stories such Yalilas illustrate contradictions emphasize drastic desperately needed there several policies act barriers especially those working report examines issue Americans currently experiencing welldocumented problem contributes getting andor skipping meals indicated households were insecure words point have all members due lack resources survey released Conference Mayors average percent requests emergency assistance gone unmet last year For families alone cities facilities turn away Household FANRR wwwersusdagovpublicationsfanrr Homelessness Survey httpwwwusmayorsorguscmhungersurveyonlinereportHungerAndHomelessnessReportpdf hungry mirrors national statistics nonprofit organization based Tallahassee cites reported tool security name bit misnomer now Electronic Benefits Transfer Card EBT Therefore paper term opposed card debit enters Personal Identification Number PIN grocery store order purchase Depending size amount income set funds used placed each month Self Sufficiency ESS division TANFfunded provided participated barrier participation grants opportunity adopt provides incentives increase examine practical permitted encouraged first option changing match eligibility low still second grant leaving assist third modifying stop sanctioning doesnt meet needs notify Adopting enable better serve depend addition lowincome utilize httpwwwflimpactorg httpwwwfnsusdagovpdfsfybfthtm Person Participating httpwwwfnsusdagovpdfslatesthtm Under secretary summary July httpwwwfnsusdagovfsprulesMemoundersec_options_letterhtm Cost considering 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httpwwwcbpporgfapdf Questions Answers Regarding web site httpwwwfnsusdagovfsprulesLegislation_farm_billfarmbillQAshtm OPTION ONE CHANGE THE VEHICLE RULE Vehicles help achieve selfsufficiency DCFs page httpwwwdcfstateflusessaboutusshtml heading declares PROMOTE SELFSUFFICIENCY Below statement reiterated variety linking helping maintain homes communities excellent stated goal realistically reflect support finding keeping job however integrated exclusion acts otherwise reports today same real original legislation certain programs permits without limitation meets criteria apply excludes test Web Page Appendix Waivers Manual httpwwwdcfstatefluspublicationsesspolicymanualpa_fstcapdf cited CBPP Per Administrative CodeA Child Care httpfacdosstateflusfaconlinechapterpdf httpwwwacfdhhsgovprogramsofsdatatanf_html spending transportation supportive services Maintenance Effort MOE Note Preliminary analysis data fiscal submitted Health There indications child care changed since while continued funded level Smith applies owns owe anything his checkingsavings account therefore wouldnt effectively places family mutually exclusive position either being sell achieving becomes harder Without looking retaining incredibly difficult Furthermore money costly repairs Senator Harkin DIowa testified reforming Particularly era reform forcing choose strong assists applying just guidelines decides MOEfunded evaluate purposes kind Implementation join ranks recognize exclude actually eliminates possibility computation required determine room human Characteristics Households httpwwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticipationCharacteristicshtm Susan Carr Grossman Deputy Administrator FNS January out below indicates block granting related populations caseloads decline Asset Policies Revised Estimated accommodate costfree alternative exists instruct workers include compute familys example worker ask him about past allowed Owning obtaining increases percentage points Thus thereby increasing using effect TWO TRANSITIONAL FOOD STAMP BENEFITS Transitional going Governor Jeb Bush supports idea acknowledged obstacles process Speaking off rolls was start address remain coming One most having buy ensures able transitioning Part contact Those disqualified Most unaware want complete paperwork know Unpublished Press Release Oct httpsundmsstatefluseog_neweoglibraryreleasesoctoberwelfaretowork_ html Section Provisions affecting httpwwwfnsusdagovcga_Farm_Billfood_stampshtml Letter commissioners leaves reasons possible moved Johns close calculate certified end wants continue recertify Ten moving announcing York Pataki said providing extension Yorkers valuable move recognized significant client reduces certification All left fivemonth calculated taking stamp removing budget right clarifies although wish likely common misconception among Finally perhaps importantly offering show assisting demonstrates after return pursue poses risk high must recouped Errors financial status acted upon though unchanged Receive Automatic Month Extension November httpwwwstatenyusgovernorpressyearnov__htm letter governorshttp wwwfnsusdagovfsprulesMemoSupportgovernors_FSEligibilityhtm Loprest Pamela Use Government Increases Aug httpwwwurbanorgTemplatecfmNavMenuIDtemplateTaggedContentViewPublicationcfmPublic ationID lead confusing different reporting analyze validity concerns directly addresses fact department decreases information etc previous minus gives ample another overcome programming override authorize frozen started closed new Medicaid Medical TMA increased earnings become six regardless long minor house unless reapplies includes unknown Background Issues Nov httpwwwcbpporgfahtm httpwwwdcfstatefluspublicationsesspolicymanualPApdf Programhttp wwwfnsusdagovfsprulesLegislation_farm_billfarmbillQAshtm addressed code ignore functions proven small obstacle Some automated triggered prevents happening sanction trigger confused understand suggests whom face hardship forces skip prevent previously discussed requirement far encounter temporary confusion written notices explanations expressed concern successfully Perhaps crucial Urban Institute Disconnected Leavers Face Serious Risks August wwwurbanorgTemplatecfmSectionByTopicNavMenuIDtemplateTaggedContentViewPublication cfmPublicationID entail onetime Wisconsin hours Maryland expense recall additionally hundreds implementation keep mind ways mean might received translates higher necessary becoming December cases meaning remaining safe estimate helped ease per total multiplied totals inaccurate multiply twelve reappear again lost reasonable infer least Issue Paper Considerations website Monthly Caseload httpwwwdcfstateflusessreports Average httpwwwfnsusdagovpdfsavghhhtm SANCTIONS POLICY Stop punishing adults Education top priority Bushs administration Changing governor According National representing workeducation Fortunately regulations offense dont allotted remains until met subsequent offenses withholds Childrens academic performance When worrying next meal falter areas punish similar administered through protective payee relative manner withheld parents parent childrens designate administer length Governors Office Did you Information Plan httpwwwmyfloridacommyfloridagovernmentgovernorinitiativesaplusplanpdfsed_fact_pdf httpnccporgstate_detail_FL_policy_html lengthening payees heads Like involve adjusting Again amounts anyone ensuring broader implications above Over course losing created introduce Conclusion alleviate hunger citizens adapting encouragement affirm precious read healthy productive lives inject stronger
Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual	Allegra Cira	2004	Field Reports	Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Chicago, Domestic, Illinois	Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual is a curriculum for training volunteers to incorporate screenings for food stamps and children’s health insurance into existing free tax preparation… Read more “Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual”	Emerson Fellow	The Intake Coordinator Training Manual work product the Tax Counseling Project project Center for Economic Progress and cannot used reproduced distributed without express written consent East Madison Suite Chicago Copyright January contents this publication were created Allegra Cira Emerson National Hunger Fellow Fellowship program Congressional Page Coordinating Complementary Services Sites Introduction Why Narrative Preparing Season Creation Position Curriculum Volunteer Job Description Additional Materials Notes Initial Site Reflection Appendix Benefits Working People Flier Edited part serves diverse population middle lowincome individuals families through free tax preparation sites its While services raising awareness Earned Income Credit EITC are main components realizes that there other beneficial public programs may offer financial assistance clients such decided incorporate several complementary onsite including screening food health insurance low nocost bank accounts voter registration Together with many these further mission aiding identifying reaching attainable goals thus moving them towards greater economic selfsufficiency chose implement selected season order make successful staff began share ideas service providers local organizations community members better understand already being done each learn more about circumstances residents neighborhood able create siteappropriate plan question For pilot year one super site was chosen Back Yards which all offered based number factors high client volume large 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The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County:…	Roxanne Caines	2004	Field Reports	Emergency Food Recipients, Food Retailers, Workers (including farm workers)	Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh	The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future identifies challenges that prevent utilization of the FMNP… Read more “The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future”	Emerson Fellow
Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps…	Lucinda Megill	2005	Field Reports	Community Members, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Workers (including farm workers)	Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans	Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps at Farmer’s Markets details the process of making food stamp acceptance a reality at outdoor farmer’s markets,… Read more “Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps at Farmer’s Markets”	Emerson Fellow	Bridging the Technological Divide guide accepting Food Stamps farmers markets Emerson National Hunger Fellowship HungerFree Community Report Lucinda Megill Table Contents Introduction Security Becoming authorized retailer Systems Third Party Processors Launching Final Comments Appendix AVendor Handout BPress release and press ideas The same year that Crescent City Farmers Market opened Louisiana announced would changing from paper coupons Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT market was set New Orleans parking lot with electricity telephone access because these technological problems unable connect local lowincome shoppers federal dollars Accepting winwinwin situation small family fishers businesses benefit spent their stands customers fresh products neighborhood economy benefits multiplier effect which shows Stamp least double circulation such then why dont more across country accept food stamps One major obstacle one how phone line hurdle dividethe following help make sense maze authorizations electronic money nuts bolts getting word out this you will find tips steps for becoming vendor about exactly some information companies sell pointofsale machines handle transactions addition plugs into increasing security your community understand our process Our Story each section condition all residents obtain safe culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate diet through sustainable system maximizes selfreliance social justice Mike Hamm Anne Bellows wwwfoodsecurityorg are hub innovation Richard McCarthy has commented can centers commercial activity meeting places stage celebrating culture they also link chain fights insecurity article published illustrates fight against hunger Pains Gambit Weekly staff Hungry kids anxious apt suffer chronic illness likely have behavioral Orleanians famous love affair But far too many people who live here bed hungry numbers staggering need level nobody right now says Jenny Rodgers spokeswoman Second Harvest Bank increased its southern distribution roughly times over past two decades but still not enough services grown were reaching everybody needs Last Monday Aug Mayor Ray Nagin joined announce plan Blueprint End designed reduce city half next five years Its part nationwide effort spearheaded coalition AntiHunger Organizations developed spells what private citizens nonprofit organizations government Currently four children insecure households This largely due widespread poverty months Census report found percent second worst rate nation top Blueprints list priorities better national Program established currently feeds millions Americans mostly families Nationwide program Participation rising rapidly where federally funded pays per day recipients Louisianas Department Social Services DSS administers worked hard barriers Applicants owned cars even paying car note once turned away had assets Recent legislation changed shares computer files state Education foodstamp automatically eligible free school lunches should consider suggested changes adding evening weekend hours offices miss work there submit State Outreach Plan feds provide matching funds outreach workers stationed pantries schools public housing complexes unemployment could applicants fill programs sevenpage application spot examine whether current levels feed recipient entire month general especially younger protected unless reaches severe household Typically moms dads grandparents skip meals eat certain days house adults shouldnt either Minneapolis doctor initiated study hospital after number her patients couldnt afford groceries quit taking insulin lifethreatening She three hypoglycemic reactions able buy secret innercity stores expensive offering little any produce Hall creative ways participants healthy affordable foods They example establish pay cards Parish Schools ensure every kid breakfast lunch afterschool summer What happens otherwise outlined titled Obesity When available regular basis poor often rely less highcalorie stave off creates odd both obesity schoolage girls foodinsecure participation reduces risk Research students Theyre workingpoor stretched thin utility bills rent medicine child care only seven working receives childcare subsidy Only renters rental assistance commitment cutting administration reevaluate approaches health Money used goes long run prevent visits boost achievement neighbors going September httpwwwbestofneworleanscomdispatchcommentaryhtml like most field easy electricitythe idea being Debit Credit fantasy However marvels cellular technology hope Read adapt cashless expand administered get started contact states Nutrition Service Office FNS applying equipment options office check httpwwwfnsusdagovcgaContactsFieldOfficesdefaulthtm Ask them happening regarding Are incentive grant Who questions Will wireless terminals know third party providers regulations may answers answer Either way best advice patient friendlyit Bureaucracies move slowly persistent daily story folks very friendly knowledge kind device asked those specifics interviews other result helped ins outs approved time does purchase own see processors change seen reliable important machine provided point good purchases debit credit requires processor TokensEasy Customer decides much spend Swipes card enters PIN Receives instant authorization receipt Collects tokens amount Spends vendors submitted return Tokens great track sales totals Other around script went having individual apply 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collations groups targeting serving consumers initiatives emergency churches Think already Does vouchers Seniors Women Infants Children spread Prepare Make rules consequences violations Walk encourage feedback See handout Funding handled cost cover costs requests Seek projects doing visual involves business Involve publicity Media Spreading Word visuals angles helping send wide print media television radio contacts limit think target seetell Spread broadly mouth giveway Document effectiveness simply coverage solutions paired compared grocery mega competitive insight affordability date campaign partnered initiative received Steps Healthier might receive httpwwwhealthierusgovsteps coordinated Senior Citizens news commodity WIC clinics agreed flyers clients Every different others extremely helpful preparing exciting combination lowtech high tech partnerships root Helpful Cassia Herron Urban Organizer Farm Alliance Portland cassiaherroninsightbbcom Cindy Genrty Director Connections cgentryfoodconnectorg Young Kim Center youngfondymarketorg Economic Institute Loyola University ccfmloynoedu Thanks listed above answering countless providing Field Baton Rogue Bobbi patience Step Together underwrite support step wwwsteptogethernolaorg Congressional Washington committed developing leaders sponsor wwwhungercenterorg inspiration encouragement vision got project maintained sustained wwwcrescentcityfarmersmarketorg Vendor EBTFood Fact Sheet start guidelines Agriculture similar customer decide want Swipe booth ORANGE Then deposited account You just green CHANGE give denominations easier than illegal exchange cash Okay Produce milk meat bread candy cold prepared seeds plants Not okay alcohol tobacco pet nonfood item served hot meant eaten store things Green Plate Special sno balls shots wheat grass Sales Tax charge sale take payments items payment later IMPORTANT Your comments contribute success ability region expands utilize Deep South Violating stop affect ease cooperation enthusiasm Contact Darlene further Press Release AlertFor Immediate accepts Purchase Great Visuals Starting Wednesday expanding swipe allowing Spending winwin increases nutritional provides basic safety net United States approximately amounting million goal alleviating malnutrition permitting nutritious normal channels trade dollar doubled impact multiplied continues circulate area ideal smallscale producers Fellow assigned Hope House sponsored policy hits asphalt weve piloted share experience communities interested Executive Economics parent organization expansion collaboration collaboratively throughout build supportive environments enable improve burden diabetes Bridget Kelly Manager department initiates promotes ecologically sound economic development Greater Housed Twomey Peace Justice uniquely embodies institutions core Jesuit values creating socially enables individuals fulfill full human potential shapes offers technical create infrastructure links operates locations week TuesdaysUptown Square Broadway Ave WednesdaysThe French Quarter Governor Nicholls ThursdaysAmerican Can Apt SaturdaysMagazine Magazine noon open November httpwwwcrescentcityfarmersmarketorgnewsnews_market_detailphpnews_id Family Support Regional July httpwwwdssstatelausdepartmentsofsOFS_Statistics___html Action Good choices httpfracorghtmlpublicationspubshtml Invite conference possibly combined partner event Encourage Connect articles stories theyve reported Show Take pictures include followup prepare points involved feel confident stay message call invited networks morning show chef cooking demonstration whole meal included salad vegetable side dish entre dessert person opportunity interviewed making possible calls
A Closer Look at Immigrant-Access Barriers in the Massachusetts Food…	Katherine Mastman	2005	Field Reports	Immigrants, Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts	A Closer Look at Immigrant-Access Barriers in the Massachusetts Food Stamp Program is an in-depth analysis of the intersection between policy and implementation. It links specific policy… Read more “A Closer Look at Immigrant-Access Barriers in the Massachusetts Food Stamp Program”	Emerson Fellow
Children and Their Food Practices	Chandra Kring, Barrett Ebright	2005	Field Reports	Children, Families, School Staff, Students	Arizona, Domestic, Tucson	Children and Their Food Practices illustrates the influence that school meals and family eating practices have on Tucson children’s food security, overall health and well being.… Read more “Children and Their Food Practices”	Emerson Fellow
Food Stamp Outreach Toolkit for the District of Columbia	P.J. Andrews	2005	Field Reports	SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Washington, DC	Food Stamp Outreach Toolkit for the District of Columbia provides the information and materials needed for community based organizations to spearhead a food stamp outreach initiative in… Read more “Food Stamp Outreach Toolkit for the District of Columbia”	Emerson Fellow	Food Stamp Outreach Toolkit Hunger Free Community Report For Solutions Created Andrews Emerson National Fellow February Where Should one the Income Maintenance Administration IMA Service Centers call Customer General Assistance Number Center Address Phone Anacostia Martin Luther King Avenue Congress Heights South Capitol Street Eckington Fort Davis Alabama Taylor Northeast Minnesota Hours Monday Friday Extended Wednesdays What Bring accept your application all you need name address and signature The rest expected sent within days Proof Identity photo can use collateral contact person who affirm identity that live rent receipt copy lease mortgage payment land lords phone number signed statement from someone with provides mailing income ALL sources for members household such pay stubs letters Social Security benefits educational scholarships grants loans unemployment payments TANF employers Housing Expenses receipts utility bills gas electric water sure these documents have printed them Bank Statement bank bankbook account Also any other type financial credit union etc bring too Other Deductions You may claim dependent care child elderly invalid are years over receiving Supplemental SSI Disability proof medical dental expenses might SSN Card card whomever applying not also drivers license stub Award Letter long has Immigration Status must provide Alien immigration naturalization papers required only children were born United States Assets ownership buildings policies burial arrangements plots andor property home stay reported Ready Apply Stamps Get Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT After been approved food stamps Training learn about pick used like debit buy take valid form Photo when There centers Mon Tues Thurs Fri Wed Good Hope Road closed Can Use locations include most supermarkets Safeway Giant convenient stores Seven Eleven Rite Aid CVS well some farmers markets produce stands corner Legal Society District Columbia Suite httpwwwlegalaiddcorg Neighborhood Services Second Floor wwwnlsporgwelcomehtm Counsel Elderly OURAARP wwwaarporglce Washington Clinic Homeless wwwlegalclinicorg Lawyers Committee Civil Rights Dupont Circle Spanish ext httpwwwwashlaworg Asian Pacific American Resource httpwwwcharityadvantagecomapalrcHomeasp Bread City wwwbreadforthecityorg Marys Bilingual Health Access Project BHAP Ontario wwwmaryscenterorg Capital Area wwwcapitalareafoodbankorg Government Mayors Citywide Call Answers Please wwwdhsdcgov Compliments project Research Action Connecticut wwwdchungerorg Your Case Worker Name ______________________________________ _____________________________________ Email Fax ________________________________________ Resources Language Application Appeals Make Life Little Easier Need help buying More Information Las estampillas para comida hacen vida fcil Necesitas ayuda comprar pueden ayudar Para mas informacin obtener una aplicacin llmanos Stretching tight budget able get alcanza sueldo Usted podria Hungry Tienes Hambre Nosotros podemos ayudarte Are documented immigrant Wondering Stop wondering Eres Ciudadano residente permanente hijos menores aos que son ciudadanos residentes permanentes Deseas Que estas esperando Aplica presented Might Able Even working disabled single dependents homeless permanent resident DOUBT APPLY never hurts see eligible nutrition program run city lowincome families nutritious improve their diets place cash retail Why Important Benefits average more than per year each member providing big boost family making easier scarce essentials They money into communities thereby supporting local vendors community Who Families residents meet requirements How Contact Department Human DHS list service web Maryland state Marylands DHR wwwdhrstatemdus Prince Georges County wwwdhrstatemduspgcountyhtm Montgomery wwwdhrstatemdusmontgomeryhtm Citizen legal Have granted asylum refugee dont speak English Thats MUST FREE interpreter using language line access languages bilingual case workers organizations assist process native Will make public charge Receiving does will deported denied entry country status green because she receives bound law keep files confidential NOT share information INS Disabled Individuals considered age older Program they SSDI disability benefit receive Yes Households which automatically would apply normal met then households individuals month According report USDAs Nutrition stamp participation individual received unable leave makes house either send authorized representative request waiver facetoface interview requirement resource limit people higher others Normally countable resources but special rules calculating net test gross recertification Unlike recertify every six months Questions Visit website Working Not Welfare assistance helps eat healthy Many Getting Work almost half had parents Most getting less million included Keep mind today many having tough times financially wages enough feed everyone dealing illness These difficulties made worse rising cost health was designed lowwage responsibilities prevent hunger malnutrition related problems short life little YOUR FAMILY HAVING DIFFICUTLY MAKING ENDS MEET AND HAVE WONDERED ABOUT GETTING FOOD STAMPS STOP WONDERING same rights under certain parts altered accommodate particular circumstances fixed regular sleep night shelter including welfare hotel congregate halfway else there where usually doorway lobby bus station hallway subway cannot deny stayed recently location basis mail should sends out important notices through proving prove birth certificate schoolwork another social services wage voter registration official documentation worker employer verify accepts option meals soup kitchens shelters emergency expedited before taxes ready wwwdehungerorg Right Fair Hearing hearing formal present facts why agencys decision wrong gives chance explain disagree action issues addressed ones identified right witnesses support representation lawyer whom trust fair court happens Office Administrative Hearings front impartial administrative judge She listen side decide wrongly changed NOTE date attend notice telling held hearings Fourth When stopped reduced Ask Write OAH Box Then letter above fax hand deliver office questions Put Explain think want appeal Date know wrote Sign Things Consider yourself Drop off Quickly ask cut continue during Prepare what happened agency mistake copies Set time look file say notes Review With fix problem informally types cases given two dates Before resolve Attending optional informal setting meeting Officer still advice Process Helping Guide Organizations Providing Communi Organizat ions FRAC Local Website Languages limited Location Telephone mission vulnerable comprehensive clothing atmosphere dignity respect promote mutual collaboration clients volunteers donors staff partners alleviate suffering caused poverty rectify conditions perpetuate Workshop Every Wednesday afternoon CAFB largest nonprofit education Metropolitan area distributes network refers providers educate thousands Chinatown Massachusetts ChinatownSCMSNCOM httpwwwcharityadvantagecomchinatownservicecenterdcMoreDetialedInfomationasp Chinese sponsored Church Asians About third senior citizens Medicare Medicaid Temporary Needy housing center staffed professionals clergy Vietnamese Amharic insurance Healthy Alliance Their participants fill forms submit translate free Ethiopian Participants interested obtaining instructed appropriate BHAPs Partners LEAD AALEAD Carecen Central Clinica del Pueblo Unity Care Catholic Monroe httpwwwcentrocatolicohispanoorg written understanding accompany small fee register groceries three SOME Others Eat wwwsomeorg interfaith communitybased organization exists poor our nations capital immediate daily needs serve break cycle homelessness offering affordable job training addiction treatment counseling mental APALRC HindiUrdu Korean main goals limitedEnglish proficient Americans advocate broadbased systemic change civil impacting APALRCs direct projects multilingual referral hotline victims domestic violence expanded advocacy its involvement issue Hotline Extension Ext hotlineapalrcorg Request infolegalaiddcorg Inquire Aids Pro Bono probonolegalaiddcorg Children POWER addition refer overincome applicants pro bono private corporate government attorneys Intake Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays appointment attorney relevant LCE AARP AARPs primary provider handles handle criminal matters practice volunteer speciallytrained nonattorney directly ampm MondayFriday Available NLSP high quality civic securitySSI four Northwest Southwest Southeast Urban Affairs represents both groups seeking vindicate claims discrimination based race gender national origin religion sexual orientation assists immigrants works reform Public Schools Immigrant Refugee seeks protect basic refugees throughout metropolitan region confronting citizenship WhitmanWalker Elizabeth Medical httpwwwwwcorg touch lives living HIVAIDS continues heritage sensitive compassionate wellness gay lesbian bisexual transgender Included areas nutritional grocery distribution management Max Robinson abilities ensure those secure programs opportunities client Through nearly lawyers paralegals broad range primarily ten intake sites located day dining helping avoid eviction subsidized New York referrals fast easy way search available seven week hours features userfriendly searches operating telephone numbers eligibility criteria wwwanswerspleasedcgov httpdhsdcgovdhscwpviewaqdhsNavasp North httpoahdcgov OHR httpohrdcgov Federal Agricultures USDA FNS Homepage wwwfnsusdacom wwwfnsusdagovfsp 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Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget!	Shireen Cama	2005	Field Reports	Community Members, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities	Domestic, New York, New York	Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget! is a recipe booklet with nutritious, inexpensive, and easy to prepare dishes that promotes the benefits of buying locally grown… Read more “Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget!”	Emerson Fellow	and serve Nutrients per Serving Yield servings size about cups Calories Total Fat grams Saturated Cholesterol milligrams Sodium ounce can plum tomatoes cup water teaspoon salt cans black beans drained chopped cilantro optional Adapted from Vegetable the Month Club FoodChange Winter Squash Black Bean Chili Estimated Cost Just serving Some common winter squash are butternut acorn Hubbard Learn More About Food Stamps Call FOODNYC You will need fresh lime juice limes clove garlic finely minced jalapeo chile seeded make sure wear gloves wash hands well with soap after handling vegetable canola oil rinsed white canelli navy pound green trimmed cut into inch pieces What large bowl whisk together jalapeno Slowly drizzle while whisking until dressing blended Add toss Cover put refrigerator marinate Steam they crisptender minutes Drain run under cold When you ready salad Sprinkle remaining over Toss room temperature ThreeBean Salad Cilantro Chile Dressing Green high fiber low calories rich vitamins lean ground beef onion celery pepper cubed diced paprika frozen peas small carrots uncooked rice skillet brown drain off fat rest ingredients Mix Cook medium heat cover boiling Reduce simmer for Serve hot gram Quick Beef Casserole Delicious HeartHealthy Latino Recipes NIH cooked lower amount
Growing Health and Wealth: Food Stamp Outreach in the Central…	Laura Tatum, Dennis Barrett	2005	Field Reports	SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Central Valley, Domestic	Growing Health and Wealth: Food Stamp Outreach in the Central Valley and Beyond identifies major barriers to food stamp access and outreach and makes recommendations for improving… Read more “Growing Health and Wealth: Food Stamp Outreach in the Central Valley and Beyond”	Emerson Fellow	Table Contents Acknowledgements Project Narrative Introduction Starting Out Media Work Outreach and Enrollment Trainings County Task Forces Barriers Food Stamp Access Recommendations Comparisons Conclusions Toolkit Beginning General Advice Important Resources Additional Perspectives FoodLink for Tulare Centro Familia Advocacy Services Inc Fresno Department Employment Temporary Assistance Health Human Agency Alameda Community Bank Action Partnership Orange Second Harvest Santa Cruz San Benito Counties Appendices Print media coverage Myths flyer Eligibility PreScreening Tool CBO Log Proclamation Board Supervisors Letter support from Congressman Devin Nunes Statement Susan Anderson Cynthia Sterling City Council Comments Edie Jessup Metro Ministry Contact Information are grateful guidance throughout our project many people organizations both inside outside the Central Valley particular would like thank without whose cooperation commitment this have been impossible addition greatly appreciate contributions Gustavo Hernandez Elizabeth Gomez Diana Darwish Lee Mercer section report Lastly fortunate under supervision exceptional group individuals who offered inspiration their longterm understanding issues surrounding hunger PROJECT NARRATIVE Its not what you know when start but learn put good use Anonymous This work narrative fivemonth field placement Californias part Bill Emerson National Fellowship through Washington DCbased Congressional Hunger Center CHC The sends out Fellows annually locations United States host respective projects centered battling Our were Visalia Agriculture USDA Western Region Office Francisco focused increasing food stamp participation Coming into one had never California while other was Northern native unfamiliar with has valuable learning experience all parties involved meant serve two purposes First informs findings during Based observations making recommendations that should help each continue Secondly will template coalitions interested conducting similar One goals writing ensure effort could undertaken anywhere Miami Maine Montana While city region its own unique economic social political characteristics basic premises actions outlined here successfully applied any location Since primary objectives replication divided three parts assist groups want apply local community describes process about issue stamps formulating ideas address areas low rate applying show despite being effective easy uncover different ways deal setbacks second toolkit how carry step found third compilation additional perspectives provided outreach Knowing relatively little began learned great hope these lessons useful security advocates Start doing whats necessary then possible suddenly Francis Assisi first thing did upon arriving early September live Over summer received some background information describing Valleys demographic situation However realized important beyond numbers statistics hear voices more than ever short stay place boasts tremendous agricultural production remarkable ethnic linguistic cultural diversity Resting middle state neither nor Southern indeed author David Mas Masumoto Other rest world often defines Not palm treelined streets balmy weather movie stars freeways probably thinking invigorating cool breezes art culture haute cuisine Instead becomes invisible lost between north south inland desert doesnt seem belong Letters Just regions distinctive personality strengths ignored too serious problems Ironically boast nations highest rates also face insecurity According Census Bureau American Survey counties fifthpoorest seventhpoorest area ranks nationally several undesirable categories air quality among worst country unemployment twice national average February President Bush implemented Executive Order creating Federal Interagency Force Economic Development Joaquin comment meeting task force demonstrated severity poverty compare Appalachia insult latter Rates obesity drug teen pregnancy aboveaverage lack regular access medical care Furthermore rarely receives attention resources deserves government Sacramento gained indepth personal discussions coworkers locals interviewed members After gaining better picture reading conversation able identify certain targeted benefit increased quickly became apparent largest eligible Hispanic noticed significant clients Hmong population migrated Southeast Asia resettled places Therefore sought worked closely including populations summary such interview illustrate facts can gleaned brief organization strong sense seeking met communitybased works mission empower lowincome life sustaining very helpful knowledge based years service developing plan For example asked staff opinions recent letter signed CIS Los Angeles District Director reminding immigrants relevant immigration proceedings excited development speculated whether universally believed skeptical stating Latino always receptive statements promises made skepticism result factors much consists countries corrupt governments rumors spread immigrant deepen mistrust reason occurred few months earlier posing officials stopped family them turn over car money event widespread consequences adults stayed home kept children school fear they detained deported crisis diffused until researched managed assure alarm false lesson trust central element foundation contrast may personnel best order reach percentage led observation applies Namely working reinvent wheel rather plug most particularly true new obtain efforts only wellinformed meetings Program directors county maintaining high accuracy top priority hard increase federal fiscal year avoid largescale penalties error Currently enjoys committed FNS systems greater rewards higher must attend above else funding concerns focus heavily engagement logical strategy During orientation phase explored policies shaping which elderly disabled receive cash assistance Supplemental Security IncomeState Supplementary Payment SSISSP program ineligible cashout policy opted supplementary payment instead administering recipients Many SSI still below income asset limits receiving benefits yet automatically excluded because advantageous families household member allows disregard determining familys eligibility levels continues subject debate further analysis Policy Advocates available online httpwwwcfpanetCashoutinCApdf CFPA regional antihunger wealth regarding complex interviewing variety activists number articles reports brushing visiting communities farms set refine drawn dedicated threepronged approach resolved draw inform sectors change public opinion whole called infrastructure banks train CBOs perform final create expand Group identified duration might stores accepting accepted farmers flea markets nutritious Having addressed starting now main components cause changed ideals modern younger man Vijay Indian farmer activist foundations Neither previous interviews introduced potential campaign even limited time Looking back past five results dared expect There contributing success capitalize scholarly nonprofit conference advice extensive contacts These combined socially conscious attitude enabled develop successful believe awareness weeks lucky enough Ethnic Conference behind panelist editor twenty major newspapers described his views got business power make difference feel same way noted philosophy him amenable stories chastened nonprofits audience saying topics justice your press releases horrible took attitudes industry open agenda easily 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Evaluation of the 2005-2006 Provision 2 Pilot in Milwaukee Public…	Karen Wong	2006	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 Ninetyfive huge explanations alert energized Secondly Ninetythree influence possible detect Ive agitated non compliant havent eaten energy energetic ready concentration alertness anecdotally mentioned seemed stomachaches believed comparing examined childrens Seventyeight Seventyseven ratings usually throughout whereas observe SOCIALIZATION addition academic suggests create space interactions examine applies questioned settings playground environment displayed worry together affect Negative Positive mealtime interacting transfer shape small negative conflict afterward recess went condition adequately monitored appropriate Twenty silent lunchroom permit talk implement talking distract tight schedule move timely fashion allow study investigate simple QUANTITATIVE MEASURES ATTENDANCE preceding summarized provided identify effects analyzed using Results mixed worse Behavioral suspensions incident referrals Incident cite occurrences Aggregate determine enrollment divides Third Friday 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
Intra-Agency Barriers to Food Stamps: Maximizing Benefits for Elders and…	David Pope	2006	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 guidance pure Monitoring enrollment Freedom Information informal surveys completed Even encouragement Combined Application response dwindling among Nutrition Service FNS has allowed certain states combined automatically enrolls applicant andor Historically earn fixed incomes pay fewer shelter costs live subsidized housing rarely screened expenses Bay State CAP allows enroll uses simplified calculation ensuring income preclude agency initially then sends electronically data exchange processed success depends upon coordination Enrollment easy During reassessment eligibly required ask few easily them However serve confusing being enrolled Antihunger identified types asked about personal status question formulated applicationMay your today been working One troublesome scenario this already regular realize new exists answer want submit another hesitant difficulty requires verifications interviews second major relates fully explaining SSAs manual explain enrollmentxiii honor under federal law own identify number steps consider help maximize Seek permission rephrase correct must corrected posing May elder receives advantages SSIfood higher level ease applicantrecipient See Attachment Would you better Fully describe reinforce accepting negative responses arise confusion associated ensure understand automatic interview proofs They advise applicantsrecipients provide know Ask standard amounts household pays less flat default cannot extends selfdeclare dollars rent month trapped lower Medical Expense Deduction person deduct nonreimbursed excess countable allotment managers DTA allowable Unfortunately overlook completely ignore underutilized deducted benefitsxiv amount substantially raise When Managers correctly example woman alone collects her manager screens different overthecounter aspirin bus fare dentists addition forms verification collateral contact drug store large possible deductible diverse procedures screen There coherent scope Unlike requirements regulations align promulgated neither include twentyfirst century nor revised newsletters included discussions properly trained following demonstrates change within aware updates DTAs formal policies Mass Law Reform Institute Managerial staff Field Operations Memo newsletter What follows here combination research correspondence recommendations clarify expand Chauncy Street Suite PHONE FAX wwwmlriorg January Phuoc Cao Director Policy Washington Dear writing begin discussion ways use seeking Commissioner Wagner noted his October testimony fraction AUs advantage Extensive documented critical good nutrition importance address capacity Congressional conducted numerous workshops organizations personally spoken dozens entitled calculated While greatly there either off getting contacted voiced concern clearly needed securing Few remember Manager claimed uninsured claim disallowed incurred understood transportation services counter medications Cody Scott James Ohls Reaching Out Elderly Evaluation Elder Demonstration Models Vol Mathematica Research Inc March Older Key Indicators WellBeing Federal Interagency Forum AgingRelated Statistics Government Printing Issuance field operations memo detailing Especially important highlighting alternative ancillary such postage communicate readily assume Toward end drafted annotated issued throughout country chart same client oriented screening given contain consideration endorsed similar tool developed Vermont promising practice Available wwwfnsusdagovfspgovernmentpromisingpracticesprescreeninghtm file future reminder BEACON enhancement scheduled incorporate into website brochure describes Attached flyer prepared direct mailing local Council Aging Independent Living centers Finally extend appreciation outlined allowing Medicare Part participants partial extra MPDDP participant correction wanted Pages incorrectly paid bills outofpocket bill rather instruct billed otherwise becomes due regardless when unit intends emphasis added CMR helpful Hotline Focus clarifying insisting proof payment very much appreciate opportunity discuss proposal convenience MLRI fellowship will ending mid next weeks Thank Sincerely 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Access to the Federal Food Stamp Program: An In-Depth Analysis…	Almas Sayeed, Elizabeth McCarthy	2006	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
Hometown Hunger	Rebekah Miller, Matthew King	2006	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
In Search of a Hunger-Free Community	Aiyeshia Hudson	2006	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 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assisted nonprofit private schools residential childcare establishments institutions donated healthy lunches everyday breakfast httpwwwfnsusdagovfspoutreachpdfsmythselderlypdf httpwwwfnsusdagovfspoutreachpdfsmythsdisabledpdf Feb httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchNSLPFactSheetpdf httpwwwfnsusdagovcndbreakfastAboutBFastFactSheetpdf About Severe disparities county participated schoolchildren reducedprice lunch compared ranked Comparable Schools attending Conversely ReducedPrice Affirmative httpwwwfnsusdagovpdslfyparthtm httpwwwfnsusdagovpdsbfyparthtm District June table money save Savings Elementary Secondary Paid whose elementary secondary INSECURITY USDAs domestic point uncertain nutritionally foods acquire acceptable socially Regular effectiveness reducing CoreModule Questionnaire outlines httpwwwersusdagovpublicationserrerrpdf Life Sciences Andersen Core Indicators Nutritional State Difficult Sample Populations Journal Vol Cutting Myself Size Every Months Skipping skip CONCLUSIONS critical highlight underlying problems Government Elderly Study Inadequate Benefit Allotments inadequate associated Outreach ineligible reporting awareness stable tend earn Livable Vermont Wage Campaign adequately familys applicable taxes Affordable leaving little coalition groups httpwwwvtlivablewageorglivablewagefigureshtm Satisfaction overall management customer abstained negative feedback fear comments might hinder continuation entirely run elders RECOMMENDATIONS directly tied expanding embracing collaboration accomplish establishing hungerfree Plan targeting Establish Voices Against subcommittee carry presentations materials applications senior centers complexes Distribute Foodshare geared towards Monitor Advocate Farm increases Recruit speak hearings Collect participant testimonials Increase Create pamphlet develop longterm grassroots organizing dedicated fighting acting Appendix Additional What best Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday How opportunity here 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Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness…	Natalie Valpiani	2006	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Children, Food Retailers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville	Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness of the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in Louisville Metro, Kentucky is a two-part toolkit for advocates… Read more “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 increase fresh locally grown fruits vegetables young grow market examines health outcomes disparities food issues smallscale looks might address these based provided other communities case example use guide own budgets lack supermarkets threaten ability families living End protect eating well White African American were overweight obese East Downtown home more than participants only nearly same neighborhoods households not vehicle Residents often shop nearby convenience stores sell little produce Though fight obesity chronic disease patients eat five servings each day Children foodinsecure are likely fair poor struggling afford replace dependence tobacco new crops out three raised Tobacco enabled farms remain small ended lost between Examining counties demonstrates facing ate because said plan throughout participating increased sales result would generate extra million farmlevel income raise per farm direct marketing average Strong markets traffic businesses provide from which urban entrepreneurs launch products hang balance future one everrising floundering economy builds both wealth proves tool tip favor former What Special Supplemental Women Infants popularly known safeguard supplemental nutrition counseling education referrals social services pregnant breastfeeding nonbreastfeeding postpartum infants age who found nutritionally atrisk month used vouchers purchase nutritious merchants nationwide supplement operated achieve goals First enhances package enabling qualified recipients Second supports customer base partnership government funds Federal cash grants cover costs administrative make total cost pay State governments must match remaining Thus states entire States choose exceed matching amount order expand agriculture distribute coupons redeem unprepared herbs approved received They benefiting authorized accept United Services September October less years old increasing participated generated revenue grant worth current funding Kentuckys able participate operates cooperation Branch Cabinet Family component during consultations Division Distribution within coordinates reimburses administration equaled approximately appropriated Additional met determines wishes whether will distributed family units individual participant During season issued full benefited minimum however spent means probably far impacted Which Counties Participate Current levels too low every county took part administrators determine receive According coordinator geography influences money allocated across following Web Telephone interview December And gained Jefferson County seventyseven does could gain opportunity through list serviced httpwwwkyagrcomcons_psfoodprogramsFMNPcountymarketareinhtm Individual apply without satisfy preliminary set criteria being registered legal entity Secretary office person willing collect reimburse meets conditions number factors See page evaluate applying Case Study largest population any operating area impetus Nearly benefit enhanced However coordinators unable greater last official explained cannot fund its budget nothing left rest Expanding reach prove highly beneficial bolster members strong availability focus situation potentially currently numbers here pertain framework finding similar connections cities making organize Smallscale residents areas limited uses study CFA statewide grassroots organization works importance familyscale worked since efforts creating urbanrural underserved building establish Portland neighborhood accepts Electronic Based Transfer EBT cards public summer Smoketown Shelby Park began assessment look demographic data system These projects frustrations struggle feed quality near homes When personal examined combination high rates socioeconomic difficulties face demonstrate action help groups unique Shawnee Markets conduct pilot gauge results along organizers merged city inhabitants mayor now serves head twentysix form Council For remainder referred short focuses child rate averages compared countywide time census median household averaged tracts hovered around some parts drops below live zip codes trends specifically among visit clinics located grocery concludes explanation circumstances Census Bureau 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Improving Food Stamps in Alameda County and Beyond	Kevin Anderson	2006	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 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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 person although adoption promoted uniformity positions Mailroom Clerks Eligibility Support Data Input OngoingIntake Electronic Determination Software there determining Case System WCDS Interim Automated outstations materials outstation Hayward INTAKE Model CALWORKS read outside employees Consequently attached glossary familiar terminology ISAWS Consortium CIV Evaluation Reporting LEADER replacing Eighteen adopting windowsbased software switched commandline style since compatible promises modernize standardize Once works initial kinks glitches CalWINs numerous example permits real editing case whereas revisions made required oneday delay view Likewise automates wide previously manual appointment scheduling benefit calculation userfriendly windows automatically screens fields tabs according send alerts enables notify automated Transfer EBT Quality Control MEDS Every operates perform maintenance functions generally fewer where independently administers Human profiles determinations use significantly adopts implement hence highlyadvanced input calculate spot speeds reduces error compared tasks 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The Outreach Aisle: A Showcase of Cost-Effectiveness in Food Stamp…	Brigit Adamus	2006	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Policymakers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, San Francisco	The Outreach Aisle: A Showcase of Cost-Effectiveness in Food Stamp Outreach explores methods of Food Stamp outreach used nationwide. The report measures the cost-effectiveness of each outreach… Read more “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 donated Newspapers Coffee Juices Water case waterjuices Dining Room Cups Plates Utensils cupsplatesutensils Cookies Pastries trays cookiespastries room Lunches togo lunches ElectricityInternet Anthonys July event Signed apply interview Four Hours Orange Action Partnership CAPOC outreach coordinator Full Time hoursweek confidential director full time worker days events MaterialsEquipment bus Travel miles trip Insurance Annual Policy months Mailing Powerbars bottled water other snacks Enough entire class Goodie food gifts Social Technician workers each extra office Video Distributed USDA FNS wocharge From October November six applicants Drug Rehabilitation Centers Worker facilities roundtrips DHS Walden House December Facility Media The Arizona buys August Manager CFNP weeks Fringe Preparation Design Resizing FSP newsprint ads graphic designer fee ASH Consulting professional media consultant Newsprint Mohave Valley Booster Reminder Winslow Sierra Vista Herald Navajo Times Nogales International White Sheet Radio KISS hiphop spots KNAISpanish wks KMLEcountry KPXQChristian KGMSChristian bonus KIIMcountry KHYTclassic rock KOHThip hop KPPVcontemporary KGMGoldies KJJJ KNTRnewscountry KZMKKWCDcontemporarycountry KSEDcountry Website Maintenance portion only campaign associated additional submitted DES Month Increase Baseline Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Campaign average number during June downloaded Downloaded downloads download hits website Hits Increased baseline hit Survey results before after Report hearing about FlyerPoster Newspaper RadioTV Appendix Funding Supplement Plan Guidance Act provides that agencies which administer opportunity inform lowincome households availability eligibility requirements procedures receive matching such program informational law prohibits reimbursement recruitment start project agency will need Get its plan providing specific information scope design financing projects including sources Work regional ensure understanding operational issues responsibilities Draw down being notified following allowable nonallowable expenditures Examples States must follow principles OMB Circular Nonprofit organizations they pertain Placing stamp literature soup kitchens shelters churches places Staffing booths fairs provide answer questions Visiting senior centers explain rules homes impoverished neighborhoods Distributing where persons known gather housing developments WIC clinics schools low income areas English second language classes community service providers employers wage Prescreening individuals Helping fill out forms obtain verification Accompanying assist process Conducting workshops members serving people httpwwwfnsusdagovfspoutreachstateplanhtm Reimbursing mileage paid local newspaper educate Producing distributing educational posters brochures radio television used public announcements potential print Designing development publication distribution materials Monitoring contractors performance unallowable Acting authorized representative stamps issuance purchasing Intervening offices certification advocate behalf recipients Recruiting participate Recruitment those designed persuade individual who has made informed choice not change his her decision cannot incur volunteers actual work since definition unpaid can manage facilitate oversee may claim reimburse their expenses necessary conduct outlines actions take develop file budget projection request using FNSA Budget Projection optional Regional upcoming fiscal begins Upon available submit amendments any reflect changes efforts put agencys Letter Credit Thirty quarter reports form Financial Status This reporting expenditure share enumerates policies pertaining pays percent For example would draw cover check transfer performed inhouse payments others services private nonprofit organization forprofit contractor under contract agreement turn procured match cash exceptions noted below Allowable use meet Cash regulations CFR contributed nonFederal government institutions waiver Private third party donations waive allow eligible Waiver requests offering justification should come FNSs includes conditions control While activity revert back donor without limitation restriction imposed result endorsement particular brand firm over another advertising tiein accounting internal identify access Nonallowable documentation above permissible inkind noncash contributions prohibited reimbursing value thirdparty because constitute spaceequipment volunteer Other unless legislation Indian tribal have generally matchable specify whether what give citation Discuss how projected Notate source permitting Identify fulltime equivalents FTEs staff years position doing FTE based Include Indicate also but dollar Attach summarize content identifies Summarize identifying major items salaries contracts utilities copying printing supplies equipment personal printer copier repair travel administration Form Attachments Attachment USDAs Offices Web Site Toll Free Information Line inquiries plans further contact MidAtlantic Mercer Corporate Park Blvd Robbinsville Midwest West Jackson Floor Chicago Mountain Plains Speer Suite Denver Northeast Causeway Street Boston Southeast Forsyth Atlanta Southwest Commerce Dallas Western Kearny Fire your browser point our web site address httpwwwfnsusdagov You find multitude free order these bulk online them Also you wish professionally adjust Rom starting customer enable customers national toll week Who call Any one Customers leaders faithbased groups students teachers Congressional interested learning nutritional invited expect brochure live telephone operator automatically transferred Again this feature Callers wishing asked names mailing addresses learned How long does get calling usually within Trained personnel Monday through Friday excluding holidays Interested Available conducting families poverty Association Banks Background CAFB recently launched coordination DSS Health CAFBs vision robust coalition qualifying That why glad announce new partners help Beginning April prescreening grant federal dollars completing support client Administered administered basis requires comprised nonfederal money already participating spent means every partner Currently there limit much communitybased federally matched Join learn please Jessica Bartholow Jessicacafoodbanksorg packet Paperwork end January secure period beginning Peer piece working Would like enroll leaving Tenderloin StAnthony again host StampProgram many cases youwill know qualified StampBenefits early next Last filled Comingearly between greatly improves likelihood getting anappointment When Tuesday February until appointments whichever comes earlier Where Poverello just around corner Golden Gate Avenue Apply Although even bring paperwork having ANY pieces speed issued Drivers License state Security Card knowing fine Passport Library Student Proof Child Care court ordered child Rent Receipt Mortgage Payment Receipts medical Did Know Homeless doesnt matter own car worth home Starting convicted certain drug felonies than five ago now All born children regardless parents status SRO Disabled several restaurants Screener Introduction Script here today interviewing qualify tomorrow After given special ticket move front line wont lose place Are citizen legal permanent resident Yescontinue terminate although still currently Yesterminate continue either SSI SSP Yes Resources less bank elderly disabled Otherwise Including yourself household Household AND buy prepare meals spouse roommate parent Does fall inside guidelines see chart Have been Felony Yeswas conviction simple possession Noterminate felons become effective Persons sale trafficking remain ineligible Nogive entrance APPLICANT POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED Termination script Your responses indicate Because very limited want reserve most likely liketo directly hand sheet
“Kids Benefit, You Benefit” The Nebraska Child Care and Adult…	Srinidhi Vijaykumar	2007	Field Reports	Children, Rural Communities	Domestic, Lincoln, Nebraska	“Kids Benefit, You Benefit” The Nebraska Child Care and Adult Food Program Outreach Initiative includes case studies and outreach tools for CACFP providers and clients in rural… Read more ““Kids Benefit, You Benefit” The Nebraska Child Care and Adult Food Program Outreach Initiative”	Emerson Fellow
Hidden Hunger: Recognizing Hunger and Maximizing the Food Stamp Program…	Sarah Sibley	2007	Field Reports	Rural Communities, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Lincoln, Nebraska	Hidden Hunger: Recognizing Hunger and Maximizing the Food Stamp Program in Nebraska provides county level data on food insecurity and food stamp participation for all 93 counties… Read more “Hidden Hunger: Recognizing Hunger and Maximizing the Food Stamp Program in Nebraska”	Emerson Fellow	NEBRASKA HUNGER STATE PLENTY Hunger difficult see the most prosperous nation world even more state with one highest levels employment and agricultural output country Recognizing reality hunger thousands families that affects Nebraska first step permanently ending this phenomenon While farmers feed over million people annually Nebraskans live food insecurity Over ten lack adequate access resources for enough all times healthy active lifestyle This report designed recognize address meant serve informational resource tool kit further advocacy call dialogue about permanent solutions provides information antihunger advocates statewide level but also fighting county using community based The following issues are discussed basis continued Food Insecurity Trends Characteristics Stamp Program Overview Implementation Stamps Participation Rates Magnifying Glass County look Highlighting Proclamations looks very different across United States Furthermore enables advocate local understand how use end their Hidden FOOD INSECURITY TRENDS AND CHARACTERISTICS had fourth rate Every year farms ranches produce Unfortunately does not guarantee every Nebraskan able put quality table necessarily knowing where next meal will come from DEFINITIONS USDA uses terms when describing Security Consistent members household ability obtain through normal channels trade Low Lacking reports these households typically reduced intake numerous problems Until used term insecure describe falling into category Very low security disrupted eating patterns due inadequate onetenth encountered some point Nearly half were classified having formerly labeled RECENT RATES unacceptable have population living Nebraskas rates dropped slightly average However prevalence categorized has risen determined number positive answers given questionnaire formulated which asks circumstances might indicate only calculated lower than national roughly equal parallel they surrounding MidWestern states Nutrition Service State Department Agriculture Household For sake continuity previous descriptions interchangeably Neighbors Comparison Colorado Iowa Kansas Missouri South Dakota Wyoming THE STAMP PROGRAM OVERVIEW IMPLEMENTATION countrys sustainable approach solving emergency system exploded size past years banks pantries provide temporary solution immediate section outlines basic composition stamp program dispels oftquoted myths stamps describes administers its line defense against compose largest federal feeding programs nutrition assistance income add nutritious foods diets monthly benefits federally funded though administration costs shared equally goal alleviate making possible maximize dollars limited budget often towards housing medical other fixed result nutritional quantity supply suffers additional purchase expensive can any prepared consumption including breads cereals fruits vegetables meats fish poultry dairy products seeds plants eat nonfood items such pet soaps paper supplies vitamins medicines eaten store hot functions work support struggle path selfsufficiency should considered while solid establish encourage participating important key dietrelated health plague America today obesity diabetes hypertension ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS administered form coupons compliance mandate adopted electronic transfer electronically beginning each month Benefits accessed electronics EBT card similarly debit FICTION exchanged underground transactions then alcohol cigarettes inappropriate FACT cannot beer wine liquor tobacco cards rather administer eliminates Health Human Services System financial component processing handling contracted JPMorgan EFS ELIGIBILITY intended protect Households fall under poverty FPL certain asset limitations meet criteria eligible receive guideline set four must possess countable assets limitation prevent saving building cushion economic difficulty transition awarded sliding scale perform approved activities hours per week order GUIDELINES October September Size Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Standards Poverty Level Where Elderly Disabled Separate Each Addl Member plus Plus See Appendix explanation Federal Line Calculations NAC httpwwwhhsstateneusfiaguidelineshtm plagued waste fraud abuse clients significant entitled was achieving nations accuracy applications Since inception continually raised National error reached record almost double value activity generate completely new spending Maximum Allotments Allotment ECONOMIC IMPACT Not help hungry multiplier effect flow markets generates business case Business Case between cents billion retail farm jobs essential sector They irreplaceable contribution Based found spent economy generated allows choose various statutes regulations waivers administering flexibility effectiveness needs characteristics citizens utilized many options streamline reach available described below Options Report httpwwwfnsusdagovfsprulesMemoSupportState_Optionssixthdefaulthtm FEDERAL OPTIONS USED Simplified Reduced Reporting Requirements recipients required verify eligibility periodically scheduled certifications General reporting requires recipient either quarterly changes certification rises above ABAWD bodied adults without dependents generally three months individuals varied lengths Expansion expansion extend simplified requirements beyond earned time unless threshold employs waiver reduce change effecting Transitional continue five leave Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF cash amount before off adjustments loss functioning vital extends period last until transitional option supports working make Definitions Resources definitions align Medicaid determining Vehicle Exemption exempts fair market vehicle determine establishing may still valued considerations made whether payments Expanded Categorical categorical need separate evaluation receiving meanstested primarily categorically Standard Utility Allowance All standard utility deduction place actual require prorate SUA charged utilities Education run educational website sponsored University Lincoln Programs satellite offices utilize materials demonstrations classes Option Immigrants leader implementing legal immigrants Welfare Reform Act been gradually restored design own cover gap who less Limited operates alter rules combine benefit allotment satisfactory obligation both Employment Training Pledge pledge falls qualifying training education Participants fulfill Sanction Periods participate qualified whom enroll guidance Although breadth sanctions varies among chooses sanction entire fulfilled When head fails good cause sanctioned Drug Felony Disqualification modifies lifetime ban convicted felony involving sale drugs enacted AVAILABLE NOT OPERATIONAL Housing Costs Homeless take homeless shelter expenses Determination Deductions disregard child care same residence during periods Child Support Expense Exclusion deducts excludes legally obligated nonhousehold Outreach outreach broad range policies efforts increase participation simplifying application process streamlined Matching Funds money matched funds SupportRelated disqualify fail cooperate enforcement agencies unpaid courtordered Electronic Application allow apply online Waiver FacetoFace Interview Recertification conduct facetoface interview once twelve recertification purposes request replace telephone transportation difficulties long distances complete interviews ease retain right deem appropriate applicant requests Call Center established centers caseload serving easing organizing direct questions customer service Wage Supplementation Two elect pass participants employer adds salary Capability Farmers Markets adoption customers lost there currently Market booth accept Some Seniors WIC Special Supplemental Women Infants Children Other provided administrative enable capability laid out Farm Bill transaction administrations chosen cases financially Community Crops Old Cheney httpwwwfnsusdagovfspebtgrowinghtm welfare queens really majority six received few within STAMPS PARTICIPATION children Data nationally least age According latest single persons threequarters concentrated just counties GAPS ranks Only those Less poor Lagging full scope mean missing enormous opportunity could would bring added potentially generating There One cited causes know area nonprofits effective means boosting wwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticiaptionCharacteristics umber Douglas Lancaster Scotts Bluff Hall Sarpy Madison Buffalo Adams Thurston Dodge Platte Dawson Research Action Profile Across Nation Hatcher Group Feeding Americas httpwwwthehatchergroupcomdocFood_Stamp_Outreach_pdf MAGNIFYING GLASS COUNTY LEVEL LOOK lives cities Omaha Despite extreme concentrations exists dense sparse Cherry visits city untold faces break down smaller components workable crucial magnifying glass breaking extent developed brief sketch foundational development targeted because focus particular examination extremely useful initially addressing start innovative SELFSUFFICIENCY STANDARD SelfSufficiency measures much needed family adequately public private reflects takes get reproduces vary regionally accounts impact evaluating relationship prioritize placing elastic bottom list After rent bills paid left Thousands going grocery returning home cheaper highfat lownutrition realistic picture PROFILES widely Wheeler These Profiles give general indications comparison indicates well themselves side demonstrates Appleseed httpwwwsixstrategiesorgfilesACFDpdf Hardworking wwwneappleseedorg sometimes survive fact sheet shows being met providing valuable policy makers concerned declared upon draw Grants our communities pursue actions expand vulnerable needy HIGHLIGHTING PROCLAMATIONS Profiling exposing eye desk forces them acknowledge powerful bridge constituent listening governments serious concern representing parts Friendly Counties doing called increased effort solve problem way stand united preparation passage package proclamations attention inspire become demonstrate yet ask governing bodies examine ways impacted isolated constitute cry affirmation power around represent returned February catalogued plight debating proclamation board meetings FRIENDLY COUNTIES Antelope Boone Boyd Butler Cedar Clay Colfax Dawes Deuel Dixon Dundy Fillmore Franklin Garden Gosper Hamilton Hayes Holt Kearney Keith Keya Paha Loup Merrick Nuckolls Otoe Phelps Polk Rock Saline Stanton Thomas York CONCLUSION plenty already possesses tools eradicate borders Eradicating moral imperative makes 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An Exploratory Assessment of High School Breakfast Program in Milwaukee…	Amrit Mehra	2007	Field Reports	School Staff, Students	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	An Exploratory Assessment of High School Breakfast Program in Milwaukee Public Schools: 2006-2007 evaluates school breakfast programming in Milwaukee Public High Schools and offers recommendations for improving… Read more “An Exploratory Assessment of High School Breakfast Program in Milwaukee Public Schools: 2006-2007”	Emerson Fellow	EXPLORATORY ASSESSMENT HIGH SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Amrit Mehra Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Although schools are currently participating the Universal Free Breakfast initiative put forth Milwaukee Public Schools MPS not single high school qualified for program order inform efforts improve and expand this Task Force collaborated with conduct assessment breakfast programs districts For gathered perspectives principals students parents from selected around district following five areas importance availability barriers participation how overcome them returning meal applications stigma particular barrier support universal free The major findings report follows Importance Availability Despite low rates all thought that very important School Participation Like most studied have Lack time morning before classes begin was frequently cited Other identified include bus schedules older childrens responsibilities dislike food feeling hungry Meal Applications Raising awareness about crucial increasing persistently application return Students agreed offering incentives raising benefits reducedprice eligibility would increase number returned Stigma Barrier Principals recognized has impact Support expressed widespread programming Almost majority preferred Breakfastinthe Classroom model over Grab more desired serving method Given these recommends consider implementing pilot one establishing outreach strategy substantial collaboration other communitybased organizations TABLE CONTENTS Page Introduction Background III Methodology Findings Conclusions Recommendations VII References VIII Appendix Principal Interview Script Student Focus Group Parent Written Survey XII Food Service Director XIII High Profiles INTRODUCTION bulk research funding meals focused its positive effects either children exclusively elementary While evidence shows consumption declined same also decline been greatest among adolescents Studies confirmed trend pronounced lowincome minority schoolage Moreover rising incidence childhood adolescent obesity poses significant health risks countrys future workforce reasons level intervention policy debate must explored Though learning behavioral eating numerous welldocumented there little done causes only publicly negative impacts poverty ability learn role mitigating but strong tradition student achievement through innovation educational reform Poverty profoundly disadvantages families accessing affording nutritionally adequate particularly devastating effect classroom performance longterm community stakeholders take issue seriously greater effort made understand current potential Expanding already conducted decided exploratory study secondary goal identify faced This assesses varying they relate BACKGROUND Millions United States live lack resources prepare nutritious daily basis According Census data national rate under percent million DeNavasWalt Proctor Lee scope even striking Bureaus American Community four residents lives below line With those years living had fourthhighest child country clear present symptoms hunger likewise persistent condition many Families especially hardhit prevalence insecurity households Nord Andrews Carlson County likely higher than rest state given concentrations insecure populations such served WIC Wisconsin Security inner cities AfricanAmerican Barfield David Review Program One way able mitigate promote federal nutrition composite comprehensive safety net provides safe supply SBP permanent Congress All public nonprofit private childcare institutions eligible receive permeal cash reimbursements paid their family income less equal between Since authorized USDA implement evaluate UFB idea providing regardless become increasingly popular promising local generally works better percentage successful much lower well latest which status rankings city available changed terms security respectively These Lunch Programs Wisconsins Most serve three ways BreakfastintheClassroom cafeteria Breakfastintheclassroom tested proven after bell rings during first period hour day Breakfasts may prepackaged regular trays brought sent retrieve announcements attendance checks while homework being collected consists bag get carts kiosks predetermined times eat wherever permitted building third traditional setting arriving prior Recent Initiatives DPI During academic year approved offer some cases lunch six evaluation showed overall behavior highly praised staff Wong followed success Provision passing districtwide budget qualify obtain breakfasts were required achieve certain date agree work result every Yet There middle fact necessitates closer look trends Benefits Adolescents Research can divided into two kinds studies assess dietary andor nutrient intake related measures tardiness outcomes verify diminish teenagers predictive nutritional profile Rampersaud Pereira Girard Adams Metzl BMI Niemeier Raynor LloydRichardson Rogers Wing Affenito Regarding could hall option sometimes combined midmorning breaks found foodinsufficient foodsufficient miss days repeat grades suspended difficulty getting along others seen psychologist Alaimo Olson Frongillo added caveat decreasing associated USDAsponsored manifests itself conclusion relevant purposes Fox Hamilton Lin Trends Consumption Among Nationally representative show significantly both younger adults Between schoolaged yearold aged showing declines SiegaRiz Popkin Carson Longitudinal Study Adolescent Health Add nationally schoolbased almost skipping previous Videon Manning another longitudinal surveyed girls frequency clearly age Another determined reported within past concluded part patterned lifestyle unhealthy weight management Zullig Ubbes Pyle Valois recent skip enter adulthood authors note due independence responsibility preparation face transition lead author stress college looked unnecessary hassle easily skipped warn levels later causing overeating choosing heavy foods fill you faster validates need targeting Finally correlated race compared whopping yearolds Frazao nationwide indicates black consume end separate locally HispanicLatino week white Youth Risk Behavior relevance Source Nutrition Services majorityminority large numbers Latino Figure months October November although remained dramatic increases began operation Elementary Middle telling statistic however change ratio breakfasttolunch From rose lunches see Calculations ratios based BreakfasttoLunch Ratios different ReducedPrice Eligibility cannot reap without Lower prevented any unclear whether knowledge insufficient unrealistic target combination factors substantially coming communities suggesting taking advantage confirming FRP Rate Districtwide Beyond opportunity offers advantages asked out least possibility did feel full force attached applying automatically qualifies waivers discounts fees sports recreation SAT exam College Board Increasing financial rewards notably used criteria Department Educations Title grants Federal Communications Commissions ERate provide telecommunications Internet access network equipment amount per who participate Reasoning Subject tests apply colleges identifies fee reductions exams assumed meet Studied METHODOLOGY gauge designed survey components Division Assessment Accountability Data obtained Instruction calculations created list interest Over course modified Forces contacting Only responded our requests included final vary size geography Custer Genesis North complex Alexander Madison University Malcolm Academy Marshall Montessori Entrepreneurship MSE Casimir Pulaski Riverside Truth Institute Leadership Harold Vincent Three independent inperson interviews focus groups discussions written surveys September January Interviews Facetoface lasted minutes took place respective Additional responses assistant secretaries principal unable respond himself herself instead scheduled when script page Groups Facilitated group seven total each empty classrooms Sessions anywhere depending nature discussion random sample pooled together teachers whom contact They ranged specifically specific organization hallway views opinions understood entire body Surveys Initially facilitated format After realizing organizing means parental input then distributed via email person governance councils parent association meetings sum discussed regarding eight Both copy Appendices pages FINDINGS IMPORTANCE AVAILABILITY Having Ive always felt People forget theyre too How lot kids dont know whats good because home Comments said believes improving Some pointed healthy alternative junk promotes healthier decreases chances diabetes cavities When why having often talked value afford pay own mentioned helps attention stay awake headaches stomachaches Parents About extremely emphasized socialization peers familylike environment PARTICIPATION Older like siblings fed daycare just gets here walk Perceived Barriers Suggested Solutions education make bags start quality variety items rooms space buffet style Many definitely MEAL APPLICATIONS think filled last watch listen radio theyd ads wed probably business questions ask intrusive complicated confusing care userfriendly earlier never basketball tickets dance gift certificates publicity STIGMA BARRIER pride thing going talk Why embarrassing wouldnt youre turn refers embarrassment subsidized revealing information Stamp form forces reducing ever voiced complaints silent happened settings class social worker front half confused gave examples instances try preventing turning Surveyed split evenly SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSAL FREE unique position practically prevent moral GCFF should motto clean anything Questions Asked Responses Would your wanted implemented his her Should District Seven ten believed provided freeofcharge AND offered including previously Challenges bonding improved fits existing schedule messiness cleanup problems requires labor disrupts mature eliminates effectively conflicts fights enough manageable comfortable hallways none intangible limits choices Eight preference couple CONCLUSIONS conclusions drawn presented paper twofold believe effective Here summary heard mostly comments move schoolswhere explaining long themto communicate treated simply carriers middlepersons process educated significance regard new Limitations limitation design relies small nonrepresentative perceptions Without broader range hindered selection bias incorporates subjects randomly rather involved leadership possible relates concerning reason necessarily forthright completely honest sensitive topic stranger RECOMMENDATIONS strategicallychosen varied test distinct best practices use flexibility perceived actual establish targeted towards Explicitly publicize Publicize Utilize partners create build publicprivate partnerships enlist sponsors donate prizes jointly seek grant opportunities incentive Individual activities beginning Role Making phone calls Phonebanking assist Sending letters Creating draft send announcement Organizing assembly Speaking assemblies council Broadcasting stations newspaper inhouse media short film Holding individualhomeroom contests Enlisting homeroom Future pressing area further inquiry assessing determining graduate scale rank priorities Such preexisting relationship cultured degree incorporate expansive pool respondents conclusive ideal allow utilized again worth pursuing thorough analysis quantitative tracking regularly comparing semester Similarly REFERENCES Results Retrieved Thompson Barton Franko Daniels Obarzanek June White Girls Correlates Positively Calcium Fiber Intake Negatively Body Mass Index Journal Dietetic Association ScienceDirect database July Insufficiency SchoolAged Childrens Cognitive Academic Psychosocial Development Pediatrics httppediatricsaappublicationsorgcgicontentfull April Insecurity httpwwwirpwiscedupublicationssrpdfssrpdf Fees httpwwwcollegeboardcomstudenttestingapcal_feeshtml Fee Waivers httpwwwcollegeboardcomstudenttestingsatcalenfeesfeewaivershtml August Income Insurance Coverage Bureau Current Population Reports Consumer httpwwwcensusgovprodpubsppdf December Effects Assistance Volume Literature Economic Characteristics LowIncome Populations Patterns Milk Soft Drink Supplement Use Agriculture Information Bulletin Superintendents Fiscal Year Proposed Budget Overview httpwwwmilwaukeekwiusportalOverviewpdf Fast Skipping Predictors Weight Gain Adolescence Adulthood Representative Sample Frequent Leads Extra Pounds Aging Teens Science Daily httpwwwsciencedailycomreleaseshtm Household Report May Habits Nutritional Status Performance Children Clinical Suppl httpwwwajcnorgcgicontentabstractS Factfinder Selected httpfactfindercensusgovservletADPTable_bmygeo_idUS qr_nameACS__EST_G_DPcontextadp ds_nameACS__EST_G_tree_idredoLogfalseformat Ranking Tables Places Percent Under Years Below Level Past Months Whom Determined httpfactfindercensusgovservletGRTTable_bmy_box_head_nbrR ds_nameACS__EST_G__langenformatUSCONTEXTgrt Influences Eating Family Meals WINSS Successful Guide httpdatadpistatewiusdatagraphshellasp website httpdpistatewiusplderatehtml Prepared Section WisconsinExtension Project httpwwwuwexeduceswnepfilesWICsrvypdf Guidelines httpdpistatewiustitletguidetguidepdf Evaluation Pilot httpwwwhungertaskforceorguserimagespublications_provision_reportpdf March SelfReported Perceptions Dieting Blackwell Synergy APPENDIX PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCRIPT interested thoughts implementation interview intended will help HUNGER Are experience complained What decrease Probe conflict beforeschool else IMPACT STUDENTS Does what weeks Have scores PROCESS types preboxed hot cold brow BREAKFASTBREAKFASTINTHECLASSROOM breakfastintheclassroom grabngo elevator challenges expect Who responsible collecting complete exist language undocumented lose things proud literacy Please tell didnt returns appreciate benefit training knowing necessary situations suggestions central administration distribution collection processing tasks OTHER COMMENTS Date Time ________________________________________________________ Interviewed __________________________________________________________________ STUDENT FOCUS GROUP Thank today Well ideas making want Ill hope everyone sharing concerns right wrong answers guide discuss judge Everyone needs give bit off since Tell Where cleans where encourage Probes cool nobody eats spend talking friends etc Make grab Now Can anyone looks supposed turned First reduced price proper Second sources words increased usually pretty fewer Because bring money remember Did explain difficult takes forms afraid speak English cant read educating people graduating next SATs realize difference word received standards PARENT childs schoolhigh __________________________ Date____________________________ WRITTEN SURVEY begun PLEASE CHECK CIRCLE THE ANSWER THAT BEST DESCRIBES WHAT YOU FEEL CORRECT Check restaurant Not fast Other__________ Cereal Egg Juice Toast Other_____________________ Cannot Embarrassing Other_________ ALL Yes cost moderate matter prefer prepacked delivered picked please few Somewhat Important Quite Extremely Undecided Application Dont Language Other________ Offer Increase Reduced Price realized Completed Mother Father ________________ attending None More FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR Directors fall Akron Ohio Cincinnati Des Moines Iowa Indianapolis Kansas City Missouri Omaha Nebraska Portland Oregon Paul Minnesota AKRON OHIO uses Morning still automated pointofsale biometric imaging system fingerprint scanning called iMeal expanding conducts hire International translate Spanish Web site reduce backlog preprinted screen Directly Cert Staff trained using video specialists Turnaround hours CINCINNATI launched Approximately biggest kept confidential languages rewarded stipend county gives office directly certified messaging remind isnt changes leads approximately Processing accomplished clerical overtime additional sameday DES MOINES IOWA average reaching Hispanic population bilingual announce newsletters literature creating downloadable file Direct developed online ready yet otherwise INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA Households Spanishspeaking mail Once print Textbook rental exemptions tied eligibilityprovides UFM complicates situation disincentive Threetiered mailing handed followup submitted Tis direct certification multiple service Separate noneligiblenoninterested software manual checking employees apps processed KANSAS CITY MISSOURI now problem late buses metal detector door slowly disk names company sends homes However duplication privately owned contract Chartwells manages handles issues aiming drive Media releases politicians job fairs open houses Last vouchers catering holiday parties handled temporary Next individual managers themselves paperless completed Believes greatly OMAHA NEBRASKA renewal director reports largest fear shown government base special does previewed scanned computer mistakes back call Scanning needed reluctant scan signed encourages youngest wavers activity PORTLAND OREGON operating ago mobility Russian Chinese welcome centers filling paperwork postagepaid envelopes addresses true waiver downloaded download extra hand midAugust until PAUL MINNESOTA though Hmong Somali department sure compensatory revenue Before mailed household downloads letter informing case PROFILES Enrollment Third Friday Class Start Cafeteria except Sources enrollment Return Rates
Sustainable Model of Outreach for Improved Immigrant Participation in the…	Sindri McDonald	2007	Field Reports	Immigrants, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, New York, New York	Sustainable Model of Outreach for Improved Immigrant Participation in the Food Stamp Program: A Case Study of Western Queens provides a model for food stamp outreach to… Read more “Sustainable Model of Outreach for Improved Immigrant Participation in the Food Stamp Program: A Case Study of Western Queens”	Emerson Fellow	Sustainable Model Outreach for Improved Immigrant Participation the Food Stamp Program Case Study Western Queens Sindri McDonald Prepared FoodChange February Table Contents Introduction Procedure Implementation Important Findings Benefits Chosen Strategy Limitations Measuring Impact APPENDIX Appendix Resources III Flier English Spanish Stamps Are Not Public Charge The cornerstone Federal food assistance programs stamps are vital benefit lowincome households that cannot otherwise access sufficient nutrition monthly allowance intended subsidize expenditures many which composed working poor and majority include children However families especially immigrant unable estimated New York City there eligible not participating Low participation rates among immigrants can partially attributed frequent changes eligibility requirements Prior Welfare Reform most lawfully residing were able apply Act prohibited from Farm Bill restored any age who could verify they had been legally five years qualified under eighteen recipients certain disability based benefits Although these have place several unaware now qualify According USDA lack awareness prominent factor accounting low home some vibrant communities Given shifting regulations surprising with highest concentrations also stamp nonparticipation Data census shows neighborhoods exhibiting this trend other community similarly high Coney Island chose work particular because would give multiple Spanishspeaking therefore optimal targeted outreach included our effort approximately nonparticipants has percentages foreign born inhabitants Last year produced report Access Indepth Analysis Citys Communities Estimates unmet Need Barriers formulate recommendations continued action addressing issue underenrollment held forum leaders nonprofit service providers elected officials From emerged recommendation use its existing networks relationships promote message For last six months worked NonCitizen Requirements United States Department Agriculture Jan httpwwwfnsusdagovfsprulesLegislationpdfsNon_Citizen_Guidancepdf Oct These numbers hard create sustainable model targeting own Defining objective Before even begin creating out needed clearly defined first step process was delineating role responded structural barriers prevent Yorkers enrolling through media prescreening involves trained employee evaluating clients using calculator simulates actual application provide call center where potential applicants individuals denied inquire about personal situations concerns well clarify confusion Considering preexisting services determined effective way address enrollment focus more social felt response allow approach holistically ensure complete honed encouraged organizations hyphenate their one part another endorsement important towards applying focusing emphasized those obstacles persist function ingrained communal norms practices beliefs behaviors within encumber Examples such fear public charge distrust government agencies language perpetuation misinformation identified recent entitled Unmet Lack very much umbrella covering strategy convey information simultaneously speak listed example learns informed right translator site Identifying Target Audience Once established select audience Several factors critical decision knew wanted connected Other considerations Receptiveness This tool available paper format should technical failure preventing computer Ability commit continuing members Potential effectiveness expanding realized engage directly make audiences populations Community virtue status significant legitimacy serve connections between Finally careful simple replicable hoping continue after retracted level sustainability only account during planning phase how receptive until began contacting participate realize limitations target beginning design take into consideration number variables diversity population office accessibility transportation scheduling conflicts accounted final understood both difficult implement reproduce fail myriad Our specifically preliminary insights sought identify interacted leadership capacity Leaders conceived them exhibit following qualities Provide health care counseling daycare establish authorities areas They recognized receive issues Those earned trust fellows either visibility groups People actively involved affairs demonstrated willingness responsibility Individuals experience organizing convening around specific order looked sectors likely interact link doctor while encouraging consume nutritious same scenario open doctors advice consistent scope Another influencing contact choices time frame option every single provider however seek disseminate hope knowledge trickle down Involving Local Government Administrators addition inviting imperative local representatives appropriate present Ultimately framing broad become locally relevant you never lose sight big picture influence policy decisions will bring coverage increased your cause Human Administration HRA processes applications essential aware initiative invited meetings Your gives greater wealth depth than cover range You find yourself position inform guidelines Inviting inspire participants might political dimensions activism contacts ultimately selected databases extensive listings banks pantries deliver authored reports long list collaborated past good starting points over administrators represented Daycare preschool Immigration rights advocates WIC centers Religious Farmers Market coordinators libraries museums Board District Managers supervisors Council evidenced varied backgrounds criterion flexible enough produce obvious meet economic Organizations Greenmarket organizes farmers markets across Museum Art commitment promoting healthy programming Diversifying still maintaining basic standard regular interactions enabled reach nonparticipating variety avenues Gaining Support assembled randomly all made plans individual kept random merely glimpse overall purpose assess communitys receptivity what pressing determine taken when Most importantly see considered feel identifying priority Some initial surprised learn turned away apologetically explaining simply did interest yet extremely supportive hold series review dictating Based conversations coordinating agenda meeting effectively limit span two hours avoid Covering primary strategizing session develop personalized putting task twopronged created opportunity follow compelled conceive themselves actors Delegating suggesting think small obligations tackling creates sense ownership crucial success component content connecting FoodChanges Conscious overwhelming excess provisions Complimenting relationship Sunnyside Services works facilitate area Meeting attendees newly acquired prescreenings necessary since unlikely prescreen chance being found materials used appendix Mobilizing settled next mobilizing links secure space dearth free accessible spaces divided seven three Proximity key assumed people car unwilling commute distances attend applauded forced travel Manhattan confirmed corresponding enhance responsiveness proposal responsive afternoon day already addressed immediate desk spare Try Referencing met contributed Have clear mission statement organization representing prepared defend encounter skeptical Remember stop networking conducting great ask know anyone else interested event Ask confirm email easiest correspond beyond phone remember everyone accepts 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outabout MHRA try sites Groups outreachmaterials translated BENEF integrated components believe mong Their eon eetings everal bstacle nature ITS CHOSEN STRATEGY vocalized hosting tmeetings locations successful keeping dialog focused combine separate guaranteed atteone later date allowelearn previous mistakes improve subsequent gathering whom contacted size Furthermore presented general memberfelt comfortable relaying Had chosen overly confused discouraging sharing recognizing largely really common denominator location want pigwhole together openness etc vaeven significantly does tara group customized cognizant Working hoped rendered received comprehensive engaged support theactivism Followup shown beenproactive strategies LIMITATIONS flexibility agendas different fields alsodiminishes finding compatible everyonschedules underfunded operations Phone calls require extensiveand timeconsuming oftentimes unsuccessful previously mentioned primarily improving Latino Indian Eastern European 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Universal Free Breakfast in Milwaukee Public Schools: Preliminary Findings 2006-2007	Megan Lent	2007	Field Reports	Children, Parents, Students	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Universal Free Breakfast in Milwaukee Public Schools: Preliminary Findings 2006-2007 evaluates the Universal Free Breakfast Initiative in elementary schools and provides recommendations for improving and expanding the… Read more “Universal Free Breakfast in Milwaukee Public Schools: Preliminary Findings 2006-2007”	Emerson Fellow	PRELIMINARY FINDINGS FROM THE UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST INITIATIVE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MEGAN LENT BILL EMERSON NATIONAL HUNGER FELLOW TASK FORCE February TABLE CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction Background Poverty Milwaukee History School Breakfast Provision and Universal Free Meals Benefits the Classroom Pilot Programs MPS Methodology Outreach Evaluation Findings from Initiative Stated Need for Impact Students Staff Implementation Meal Application Conclusion Issues Addressed Recommendations References Appendices EXECUTIVE SUMMARY fourthhighest city nation child poverty state with lowest school breakfast participation nationally Public Schools invested significant resources UFB program effort not only feed hungry kids but close achievement gap between lowincome higher income students schoolsover childrennow have access free nutritious served classroom This report presents preliminary findings initiative Hunger Task Force committed complete early assessment interviewing surveying over principals teachers social workers food service managers building engineers nurses schools Here what staff front lines Addressing Childhood say some their come Ninetyfour percent interviewed said district should provide all Removing Barriers Participation Principals there are barriers traditional when before including being able get enough having money buses running late perceived stigma wanting play starts instead going Increasing November had increased comparison these Perceived Student Impacts least surveyed has positive impact learning readiness health attendance tardiness behavior Eightyfour quality during milk cereal juice crackers very good adequate Seventyone satisfied serving they cleanup process Building who elevators buildings face additional challenges likely procedures Fortyeight instructional time negative important continue expanded other order participate achieve meal application return rate Although getting families applications proved laborintensive part average increase returned well threepercent number qualified reducedprice meals Funding potential benefits receive funding based percentages SAGE Title Erate also brings more federal into reimbursements INTRODUCTION one public rush off playground Instead straight class head gym where line classmates All then offered boxed hurry eat while teacher takes gets ready day Fifteen minutes later clean full nourished start that ranks fourth highest hunger reality many Census Bureau Research shown academic among outcomes demonstration commitment closing meeting urban needs introduced year than given opportunity each morning The purpose this study evaluate need implementation effects put forth BACKGROUND POVERTY Americans approximately million people lived reported children under was significantly DeNavasWalt Proctor Hill Lee however situation far bleaker shocking residents live below meaning almost twice prevalent national Webster Bishaw most current available data living poor times making top American cities According Federal guidelines family four less With quarter Milwaukees population struggling make ends meet budget surprising basic unmet Seventeen did insurance compared Wisconsin Department Health Family Services monthly county participated FoodShare largest caseload counties third states total participants Milwaukeeans Data Because stamps dont nutritional local charities help bridge Hudson There emergency providers metro area belong network Every month provides bags hot soup kitchens Almost half households accessing pantries include HISTORY SCHOOL Congress passed National Lunch Act measure security assure would become future workforce military sound nutrition development act allowed used support lunch programs response success Program authorized pilot located areas Wisconsins version Food Stamp obtained became permanent Currently roughly institutions providing lowcost daily United States Agriculture may apply which amounts began long Womens Alliance lunches begun preparing themselves Gunderson offer three elementary officials every currently offers Instruction qualify household must guideline For translates annual AgricultureFederal Register More quarters incomes median While majority ranked last consistently student Fewer ate Action Center proportion even lower leaves considerable those PROVISION AND MEALS several options regardless One such method regulatory option USDA wherein can serve andor administer collect nearly first operation considered base paid status next years determine reimbursement therefore calculation done provided Nutrition economically viable high Under collected once reduces burdens collecting annually deceases reporting requirements Another nocost similar both depending discretion differs eaten qualifying reduced fullprice remains same methods yearly works sources depend counts Both been BENEFITS large real lost importance proven numerous research articles reaching beyond satiating rumbly stomachs found diet elsewhere Basiotis Lino Rajen Several studies led improvements specifically math scores decreases absenteeism Kleinman Murphy Pagano Bishop Participating associated psychosocial problems studied Baltimore Philadelphia However recent showed preschoolers eating doubled odds becoming overweight olds Dubois Girard Potvin Kent graders Maryland skipping week two suburban rural Gross Bronner Welch DewberryMoore Paige Schoolchildren missing due participating difficult starting home Bus schedules allow use transportation Some adult prepare reasons districts choosing CLASSROOM Traditionally begins cafeteria wanted arrive earlier trend improve integrating breakfastintheclassroom upstate New York saw marked disciplinary referrals visits office complaints Consortium State Other Omaha Nebraska Kansas City Missouri Portland Oregon leading way increasing accessibility LaCrosse District PILOT PROGRAM During fall schoolchildren Child signed effect June President Bush authority implement took action Midwestern were implemented researching presenting material administrators April Superintendent William Andrekopolous proposed six setting aside fiscal cover costs assisted outreach necessary obtain needed producing evaluation chosen Forces published levels parents impacts socialization marginal increases learned requires fulltext Web site httpwwwhungertaskforceorguserimagespublications_provision_reportpdf limiting longterm feasibility Wong apparent work campaign promoting results Board allocated eligible decided Achieve Friday Agree cooperate could because Requiring maximizes accounting received addition outside eligibility Achievement Guarantee Education small sizes grants technological improvement peers These streams individual maximized rates Calling attempt account maximizing Based evidence mandated agree assisting creating summer October announced accepted enrollment September III METHODOLOGY goal initial regarding technical primary informants kitchen charged implementing Secondly months too quantitative tied much comment note formally assess parent opinions OUTREACH identified benefit assistance achieving fell just mark contacted obtaining benchmark Forty volunteers attended orientations talked dropping distributed materials coming Central register When deadline extended spending estimated hours out met included brought enrolled EVALUATION tandem its submitted proposal permission granted completed January give minute facetoface interview interviews gather performed anecdotal responses representing agreed See Appendix page script principal represented another gathered analyzed themes selected take written Paper surveys delivered weeks after date geographic location board breadth Surveys Respondents Seven versions survey tailored specific positions see pages Table shows overall position Survey Response Rates Member Distributed Received Rate Principal Teacher Social Worker Engineer Nurse Service Manager Total using Microsoft Excel Statistical Package Sciences SPSS Frequency mean mode tests look larger requested Enrollments databases calculated contact Jon Janowski Director Advocacy jonhungertaskforceorg havent anything today didnt night either Sometimes pay them hear saying They share older grade preschools middle list specified range attend will discussed sections Process STATED NEED FOR member asked any experience hundred indicated degree witnessed Responses ranged problem mention reports complaining regular basis described witnessing exhibiting behaviors indicative weekend asking seen cant functionyou attention focus ask Kids awake sluggish fired learn theyre arent right foods leftover putting pockets Many keeping snacks hand IMPROPER NUTRITION improper Eight commented seeing bring nutritionally inadequate observed entered Foods mentioned chips candy toaster pastries sugary drinks soda malnutrition fruits vegetables whole grains isnt items cheaper Consumption highcalorie lownutrient lead growing contribute childhood obesity epidemic iii EFFECTS STUDENTS thought influenced affected Five main frequently negatively Concentration ability Discipline Test performance Sleepiness affecting selfesteem emotional causing withdrawn disengaged attitudes experiencing scale Should Yes choose sending breakfastthey afford everyone treated equally responsibility Time biggest barrier SUPPORT how few expressed constraints expense left like universal BARRIERS PARTICIPATION BEFORE decrease place held cases Most begin instruction typically ran until arrived inside still prices Parents embarrassed admit feel various commonly rather friends Buses preventing send uncomfortable unfamiliar groups menu felt new classrooms address think Ive count double function better improves concentration IMPACT STAFF Thirty own expand effectiveness compare onequarter contrast percentage Between nonUFB Figure Clearly major nonparticipating Due differences result know helpful studentsbut our Percentage NonUFB attributed PERCEIVED INSTRUCTIONAL TIME concerned about worried disrupt After Implementing inevitably especially happier spirits routines created Future useful extent does Very Positive Negative question differ combined Approximately BEHAVIOR portion presented here perceptions since discipline referral records responded Twentysix Less believe excellent prepares Behavior Dont Know isolated vary above Fiftynine LEARNING READINESS staffincluding nursesat Learning engage lessons Twenty Slightly really helps entire stay focused Readiness different indicate measures represents Only love variable indicating ATTENDANCE perception unsure respondents Attendance Again vii TARDINESS surveyedincluding nurseswere Just seems stomachaches midday Tardiness viii HEALTH schoolsincluding workerswere Compared hungerrelated noticed might stomach aches headaches SHOULD CONTINUED neutral feelings idea unsatisfied amount involved discontinued How your Not Important Neutral EXPANDED opinion whether IMPLEMENTATION required changes called creative solutions novel SERVING PROCEDURES transport Since moved transporting raises safety concerns cold breakfasts ways involves members carrying cart table near entrances central individually pick enter combination variations flexibility change delivery distribution best suits logistical culture engineerswere describe identifying responsible bringing room collaborative efforts accomplish task person rooms Thirtyseven Twentyeight aides cadets Teachers playing role although Once Surveyed identify 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www.summerlunch.org	Takhani Kromah	2007	Field Reports	Families, School Staff, Students	California, Domestic, Sacramento	www.summerlunch.org is a comprehensive website designed to increase participation in the summer lunch program in California. It provides outreach materials, resources, community profiles of model programs, and… Read more “www.summerlunch.org”	Emerson Fellow	Free Summer Lunch Purpose Need The Food Service Program SFSP was created Congress entitlement program designed provide funds for eligible sponsoring organizations serve free nutritious meals lowincome children when school not session addition feeding hungry during the summer months provides incentives public and private nonprofit programs helps give best start new year This significant fight against hunger most served are nutritional risk they have access lunch offers support working families who struggling make ends meet During parents can rely ensure that their getting healthy breakfast When those disappear demand emergency food with increases dramatically this need receive reimbursements from USDA serving snacks years younger Hunger Community Report Childhood Poverty California Exceeding national average has fifth highest insecurity rate Nearly million states reduced price Only receiving many live economically only pay basic needs Table Contents About Website Key Findings Site Visits AudioVisual Links Best Practices Resources Recommendations largely underutilized state Part reason because participation rates high enough procure increased federal funding such purpose website increase improving information outreach materials strengthen network agencies collaborate influence policy effectiveness sharing practices solutions challenges SummerLunchorg features Downloadable includes folder inserts press release templates sample legislative letters door hangings brochures sponsors site operators encouraged use community profile pages summarize creative employed banks throughout They include audiovisual links further highlight amazing work occurring section also introduces other child nutrition gaining momentum like after snacksupper backpackweekend advocacy intended get sites volunteers politically organized Barriers Participation August Gap refers period end begins effectively feed kids must modified adequate entire Meal Quality Poor quality continues barrier taste often compromised Accessibility major concern rural areas distance between Urban especially lowincomes face similar issues due overall lack Funding coupled associated limitations prohibit flexibility required address county specific Red Tape Administration Many hoping engage discouraged cumbersome paperwork compulsory reimbursement highlighting importance visits were useful build networks collect organize data featured decision testimonials materialized idea paint realistic picture benefits individuals first hand experience doing potential existing experiences enrich decide whether sponsor operator volunteer accurately clearly material acquired field collected structured into profiles based size location urban suburban seeking implement range communities rare opportunity portray administer National Despite intent difficult manage administrative process feature staff find innovative hinder Boys Girls Clubs elementary schools family resource center reflect distributing investments education expansion According statistical model used Economic Research Study increasing percentwould eliminate seasonal difference Schools OutWho Ate CFPA Conferences September October NovDec Imperial Valley Bank Sites Brawley Club Family Resource Center San Diego Coalition Alameda Comm CAFB Membership Meeting MAZON Conference Training WHRAC Dec Snack Pilot Redwood Empire Francisco Excelsior CLub Annual Student Homelessness For People Alice Birney Elem School recent led nation improve policies eliminating unhealthy drinks healthier place Although there been strides much more done eradicate poor students fact now easier then ever round pilot called Child Nutrition Currently available greatly assists local operating shoestring budgets offer allows maximize resources balanced afternoon Weekend Backpack simple effective way bridge gap participate Funded through grants donations childfriendly package home consumption over weekend may sent donated backpacks directly childs own backpack Families notified officials about Interested sign participating bank organization There eligibility requirements these government should fund continue expand distribute human service agency personnel mailings websites Sponsors piloting snack continuation Increase number approved lunches city actively market conduct your training monitors ratio districts deliver enjoyable Policy Promotion reports compromises least households budget Consequently time presents additional hardships reducedprice breakfasts With out fill gaps yearround suffer malnutrition dangerously overweight Specific grades nearly unfit offering occasionally important obesity prevention tool physical activity recreation Benefits Auxiliary Meals beginning auxiliary allow waste occur adjust consistent levels comprised shelf stable components immediately days Creative Partnerships businesses collaborating UPS Humboldt transit company transport farthest Startup Activities experienced locations where offered startup events fun activities educational familiarize encourage attend Districts permanently under Seamless Waiver which reduces maintain marketing before listing hours day included correspondence apply help will Interest Groups groups advocating improvements educate communitybased availability accessibility assistance promote Banks member clients Federal Government greater reducing threshold qualify simplified referred Lugar pilots including technical regional Filling Gaps Feeding Programs Protecting our Rural Children Jennifer Rishel Advocates CoEditor Ismael Mendoza xasxonehotmailcom Did you know disabled persons publicprivate mentally physically More Info Please Contact TakhaniKromahgmailcom Influences Insecurity Well Being Abstract study examines two research questions familyspecific factors predict NSLP effects age Results show representing economic status significantly broader 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Running on Empty: Massachusetts Families and the Federal Food Stamp…	Toni Holness	2007	Field Reports	Families, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts	Running on Empty: Massachusetts Families and the Federal Food Stamp Program documents the challenges faced by food insecure clients participating in the food stamp clinic and the… Read more “Running on Empty: Massachusetts Families and the Federal Food Stamp Program”	Emerson Fellow	Massachusetts Families and the Federal Food Stamp Program Executive Summary Insecurity persons ability access sufficient appropriate nutrition order maintain healthy lifestyle About households are experiencing food insecurity which means that every day including children experience difficulty accessing Stamps federal governments response The program issues this benefit eligible families hoping bolster participants nutritious Current State Access continues several systematic glitches have limited its capacity maximize participation legal Issue applications often require applicants reveal sensitive important information Applicants number rights surrounding release these sometimes need protection Health For many stamps can make difference between going hungry not has direct impact child health Because severely jeopardize overall wellbeing necessarily issue Advocacy Boston Medical Center BMC created FSA clinic assists their right provides resources ineligible works closely with other advocacy organizations within hospital Although Clinic experienced successes there been some roadblocks navigating local Throughout collected useful data about being assisted will inform future developmental changes Clinics model Conclusion Recommendations affords insight helpful recommendations hopes improving What InSecurity term Security refers nutritionally balanced for all members home times without jeopardizing any financial obligations such shelter costs medical expenses etc inability fundamental Research groups Childrens Sentinel Nutrition Assessment CSNAP conducted research evidencing dire inadequate childrens USDA reported million people lived considered insecure those adults percent living adequate active life Unfortunately also may hold potential mitigate consequences According only received falls below national average regard population state benefits lowest rate amongst states residents remained unclaimed Why Legal two primary reasons immigration concerns income application process requires very personal expose them implications imperative recognize confidentiality reassured DTA legally bound protect This especially mixedstatus same status concern discourages undocumented parents citizen from applying household revealed held liable submission false Submission incorrect result unfavorable entitlement bureaucratic nature creates opportunities violation applicant necessary ensure receive services allotments help ease povertys evertightening noose allow divert already httpwwwfracorghtmlhunger_in_the_ushunger_indexhtml httpwwwersusdagovPublicationsERR utilities fill nutritional gap what family needs able thereby avoiding risks coupled deficiency Also because cash strict limitations type purchases made encourage invest functions community advocates Women Infants Children WIC office Pantry Grow MLPCs agencies advertising providers users collaborations increasing patientfamily referrals each assistance consequently greater patient realization lays foundation past calendar year January December developments both increased serve enhanced quality service few include
MyFoodStamps.org: A United Outreach Effort in California	Anyu Fang	2007	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, Sacramento	MyFoodStamps.org: A United Outreach Effort in California is a web-based resource for outreach workers, food assistance advocates, and potential food stamp clients in California, including a… Read more “MyFoodStamps.org: A United Outreach Effort in California”	Emerson Fellow	MyFoodStampsorg United Outreach Effort California Anyu Fang Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Washington Field Placement Sept Feb Sacramento Coalition Association Food Banks This report explains the broader goals several projects CAFB that aim unite food stamp outreach efforts and was written collaboration with Fangs fellowship supervisor project mentor Jessica Bartholow Introduction break down barriers Stamp access funds nonprofit partner organizations their Nutrition Education activities Until now has depended annual training teleconferences share ideas promising practices many state federal policies are flexible wished empower coordinators become advocates helping counties implement clientfriendly The idea website conceived light need for readily accessible resource highlight such strategies improve Californias Program administered differing ways all more important have unified approach which workers dialogue each other collective work end Myfoodstampsorg aims comprehensive assistance potential program clients offers guidance eligibility rules statistics trends about insecurity explanations antihunger local governments advice how individual citizens can help hunger coauthors content Statewide Manager also generously sponsored following Wellness Foundation Network Healthy Active Living States Department Agriculture CAFBs Info line streamline statewide media advertisements participated process create Information Line FOOD offering callers information application procedures pilot result partnership between Social Services Health Professional Exchange Corporation various county offices launched limited March offer opportunity update through they wish provide from Guide Along sections guiding new partners setting learning online features key components regulations guide issues explanation screening tool promotes Regulations guides this section presents Comprehensive created Legal Northern Benchmark Institute twiceyearly updates changes along searchable categorized database alike Access advocate administration FSP identified some should aware Some examples highlighted here Facetoface interview waiver use Hardship Card request attached itself easy applicants fill out mail office standardizes procedure giving flexibility Language Counties both promote acceptance multiple languages print materials Although generally accept applications than Spanish English printed often only Mailin might clarify not make visit purpose would obtain finger image More adopting will families hardships apply complete interviews over phone Customer service There facets customer may improved speed convenience appearance place All these impact client experience Reaching Coordinators consider working social programs Earned Income Tax Credit Women Infant Care WIC Summer Congregate Finger Imaging protection against fraud State Legislature passed requirement adult recipients stamps must images scanned condition issuance eligible households scanning before obtaining Advocates familiarize themselves imaging Application Screening Tool FAST seen effectiveness our participation rates increase where Despite contributions realize services still low rate amongst people Applicants usual obstacles transportation continue affect progress seek success assist strengthening case management aspects With mind completed set improvements originally designed Los Angeles Regional Bank Second Harvest Santa Cruz San Benito Alameda County Community just minutes screened printable Form DFA prefilled generated current prints confidentiality Next Steps flyer based provided currently directs closest ZIP code instructions applying tailors details countys able scan supporting documents pay stubs etc sent loaded computers linked secured server encryptionprotected laptops allow move pantries soup kitchens health clinics supermarkets schools outside festivals neighborhood locations been using year resulting submission accurate implemented first its kind system simultaneously uses knowledgeable staff assisting prescreens sends electronic schedules stepbystep available requires technical knowledge developing certification persons interested could well plans ready generate order enable welfare directors interface computer data transmission protocol municipalities across country Traditionally systems failed achieve desired outcomes because rely secure private fully comprehend complicated high cost living SSI Cashout Rule large immigrant population increases possibility household despite poverty ineligible Without component efficient entice into unfortunate burden applicant Using like complement Electronic eliminates problems while additional benefit FASTs keep contact Essentials ResearchStatistics Two feature toolkits recommended resources including different calculating reports studies banks bibliographies academic papers Conclusion function common portal hope evolving laboratory activists
Hunger Crisis in Allegheny County: Increasing Access to the Federal…	Corey Yarbrough	2008	Field Reports	SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh	Hunger Crisis in Allegheny County: Increasing Access to the Federal Food Stamp Program is a 10-minutes outreach video that addresses the myths and barriers surrounding the Federal… Read more “Hunger Crisis in Allegheny County: Increasing Access to the Federal Food Stamp Program”	Emerson Fellow
Untangling the Lines: Using Phone-Based Assistance to Increase Access to…	Rachel Winch	2008	Field Reports	SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, Oakland	Untangling the Lines: Using Phone-Based Assistance to Increase Access to Food Stamps documents efforts throughout the nation to improve access to food stamps using phone-based assistance. The… Read more “Untangling the Lines: Using Phone-Based Assistance to Increase Access to Food Stamps”	Emerson Fellow	Untangling the Lines Using PhoneBased Assistance Increase Access Food Stamps Rachel Winch Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Partnership with California Department Public Healths Network for Healthy and Association Banks TABLE CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION TELEPHONEBASED FOOD STAMP ASSISTANCE CAN HELP REDUCE BARRIERS ACCESS POLICY INITIATIVES WITH USDA WAIVERS CALIFORNIA CASE STUDIES NEW YORK TELEPHONE RECERTIFICATION PILOT MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING EXPERIENCE FLORIDA STATE INNOVATION UTAH CALL WASHINGTON FINDING ANSWERS PHONES TELEPHONIC SIGNATURES THE FARM BILL RECOMMENDATIONS FEDERAL APPENDIX EXHIBIT SIMPLIFIED ELDERLY APPLICATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT REGULATION WAIVER SCHEDULED INTERVIEW CALIFORNIAS DIGITAL SIGNATURE REGULATIONS APPLICANT INTERVIEWS WORKS CITED FIGURES FIGURE STATES FACETOFACE AND TYPES VERSION PASSED HOUSE FLOOR SENATE Acknowledgements First foremost thank you Stephanie Nishio Jessica Bartholow who provided insight guidance throughout entire process writing this report would like express deep gratitude Liz Gomez Yari Gonzalez Winnie Alameda County Community Bank food stamp applicants openly shared their experiences how they see changed Thank Shana McDavis Conway Aileen Carr Joy Wiskin Congressional Center constant support Katherine Moos Hank Herrera George ManaloLeClair David Jay Class Fellows challenging conversations about creating true change This not have been possible without help from people across country working policy Colleen Pawling Budget Policy Priorities her connecting resources Larry Tropp Nutrition Service Reola Cole Employment Development Detta Hunt Mike Papin Social Services Barbara MkNelly Rosanne Stephenson John Ohanian Mona Freels San Diego Laura Kuperstein Info Oregon Elizabeth Sadlon staff Special thanks state workers advocates essential perspective successes problematic issues phonebased services states Marilyn Dame New York State Stamp Bureau Dawn Secor Consortium Patricia Baker Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Connie Mathers Florida Children Families Jennifer Lange Kathy Link Utah Workforce Gary Hartline Washington Health Craig Shear Belit Stockfleth Human Van Gordon Interactive Northwest Jeff Kleen About author completing field placement The Program yearlong leadership development program that trains emerging leaders fight against hunger United States are living tribute late Representative devoted his energies assisting poor For questions comments please contact rwinchhungercenterorg Introduction Americas first line defense malnutrition nutritionassistance available all qualify average million month received stamps While benefits federally funded through Agriculture administered level some county district costs administration these agencies All must meet federal requirements implementation but may choose exercise certain options apply exemptions regulations implement 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McAuliffe Elementary: Breakfast in the Classroom	Elizabeth Oquendo	2008	Field Reports	Children, Parents, Policymakers, School Staff, Students	Chicago, Domestic, Illinois	McAuliffe Elementary: Breakfast in the Classroom is a video documentary of McAuliffe Elementary School’s implementation of the Chicago Public Schools’ pilot program for universal breakfast in the… Read more “McAuliffe Elementary: Breakfast in the Classroom”	Emerson Fellow
Documenting Vulnerability: Food Insecurity Among Indigenous Mexican Migrants in California’s…	Katherine Moos	2008	Field Reports	Communities of Color, Emergency Food Recipients, Immigrants, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, Oakland	Documenting Vulnerability: Food Insecurity Among Indigenous Mexican Migrants in California’s Central Valley provides an overview of food insecurity in the Mixtec community, an indigenous Mexican group in… Read more “Documenting Vulnerability: Food Insecurity Among Indigenous Mexican Migrants in California’s Central Valley”	Emerson Fellow	Food insecurity among farmworkers and their families epitomizes the injustice food system The poverty indigenous Mexican migrants endemic inequality that perpetuated unfair labor practices truly just one which farmworker have access all conditions resources necessary obtaining physical social psychological health Increasing emergency Stamp Program are two important aspects improving security However increased assistance does not guarantee needs Mixtec community will met Organizations working for standards living wages employment benefits accessible healthcare affordable safe housing childcare education antiracism respect cultural competency progressive immigration reform human rights also play indispensable roles securing this vulnerable population This reports identifies specific barriers minority within however emphasize exists larger context migrant immigrant report written debate over immigrants services programs fervently debated with many arguing solely behalf documented political approach draws familiar division between seemingly deserving undeserving poor good bad Instead undocumented status can understood source vulnerability rather than evidence criminality Only historic humanistic society members more created Appendix FIOB Membership Card Bibliography Aguirre International California Farm Labor Force Overview Trends from National Agricultural Workers Survey June Available online httpwwwepagovregionagdocsfinalnawsspdf Bacon David Communities Without Borders Images Voices World Migration New York Cornel University Press Bickel Gary Guide Measuring Household Security United States USDA Nutrition Service FNS Department Agriculture Office Analysis Education Social Services Emergency Assistance Policy Procedure Manual Revised Edition CDSS Carlsen Laura Building Future Mixteca IRC Americas Silver Spring Relations Center Centro Binacional Desarrollo Indgena Oaxaqueo CBDIO Oaxacan Culture Cultural Competence Guidebook Fresno Children Now Immigrant Families Data Brief wwwchildrennoworg Escrcesa Sylvia Stefano Varese Ruta Mexico Universidad Nacional Autnoma Mxico Research Action State Profile Programs Across Nation Washington Fox Jonathan Reframing Latino Studies Vol Gaspar RiveraSalgado Civil Society Among Indigenous Migrants USMexico Bulletin eds Grantmakers Concerned Immigrants Refugees Fast Facts Work Health Issues And Figures Wellness Foundation April wwwgcirorgresourcesgcir_publicationsImmigrant_Work_Healthpdf Hall Bryan Understanding Methodology Hunger Issue Institute Brandeis HernndezCoss Ral Remittance Corridor Lessons Shifting Informal Formal Transfer Systems Bank Working Paper Hester Rebecca Bodies Translation Promotion Migrant TranslocalitiesTranslocalidades Feminist Politics Latina Amricas Forthcoming Krissman Fred Them Assessing Responsibility Undocumented From Comparative Immigration San Diego Legal About Farmworkers wwwmlaporgabout_farmworkershtm ONeill Joseph Katherine Maroni Access Palliative Care USA Why Emphasize Vulnerable Populations Journal Royal Medicine Runsten Michael Kearney Villiage Networks Executive Summary Davis Rural Poppendieck Janet Sweet Charity End Entitlement Penguin Putnam Inc News Bracero httpmigrationucdavisedurmnmorephpid___ Wilkison Brett Unspoken Class System Isolated Language httpjournalismberkeleyedungoreportslanguageHierarchyhtml Vsquez Santos Leoncio Presentation given Integration Brown Bag Lunch Reaching Serving Clients Watsonville September
Food Stamps and Immigrant Families: How Health Care Workers Can…	David Kane	2008	Field Reports	Children, Families, Immigrants, Service Providers	Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts	Food Stamps and Immigrant Families: How Health Care Workers Can Improve Child Health makes the case for food stamps as a tool to improve the health of… Read more “Food Stamps and Immigrant Families: How Health Care Workers Can Improve Child Health”	Emerson Fellow	Food Stamps and Immigrant Families How Health Care Workers Can Promote Child February Authors This report was prepared David Kane Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow MedicalLegal Partnership for Children Boston Medical Center Significant contributions were made these MLPC staff members JoseAlberto Betances Local Director Cristina Dacchille Equal Justice Works GeorgeMarie Jasmin MPH Income Supports Attorney Samantha Morton Deputy Support input also provided the following friends Pat Baker Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Stephanie Ettinger Cuba Childrens Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program Acknowledgements The development this possible generosity law firm McDermott Will Emery whose office makes MLPCs Energy Clinic want thank Rebekah Knapp advancing vision operations are equally grateful Project HEALTH dedicating volunteers Our work would not without our BMCbased collaborators especially researchers CSNAP have been supported Bank America Bar Foundation Mary John McCarthy Department Public Paul Phyllis Fireman State Street Challenge Barriers immigrant households make estimated one out every four lowincome children United Statesi Nearly half live below poverty line compared with only nonimmigrant householdsii More likely struggle food insecurity lack health care crowded housing conditions homes suffer from common problems higher frequency relation their peers citizenheaded among leads Poor emergency hospitalizations Nutrient deficiencies Learning developmental deficits Emotional behavioral problemsiii Despite rates medical vulnerability families less receive benefits like stamps other factors driving phenomenon include Stigma about federal programs Fear negative changes immigration status Misinformation eligibility Lack services native languagesiv Heat Eat With rising costs home energy utilities parents frequently unable satisfy even most basic needs Federal research shows that poor familiesmany them householdsoffset through decreasing amount money they spend foodv Some must forgo heating cooling during extreme weather months order put table lower familys income greater percentage total wages spent result affected face decrease caloric intake well series potential risksvi Share Fair yrs natives immigrants These responses contrasted reports good very excellent Source ReardonAnderson Jane Randy Capps Michael Fix WellBeing Assessing New Federalism Policy Brief Washington Urban LowIncome Poverty Rates Age FPL under age ages Jason Ost Reardon Anderson Jeffrey Passel Young Immigrants limited uncertain access enough nutritious foodviii Compared citizens more than twice reported fair healthvii About Stamp helps purchase need stay healthy Participants enrolled program use electronic transfer EBT card much debit certain items supermarkets local stores Anybody can apply but final depends both financial nonfinancial Immigration household size expenses assets all considered legal eligible others While exact benefit amounts vary could maximum per monthix majority stamp benefitsnearly disproportionately low householdsx Prescription Better critical difference childs overall Providing extra normally cannot afford allow nutrients Recent has shown citizen did stampsxi And positive just biological receiving found achieve results academic exams supplementing foods brings closer achieving balance between feeding young immigrantsxiii Participation Eligible Receiving All Cunnyngham Karen Princeton Mathematica Research Inc Effective Response model unites advocates workers clinical setting promote wellbeing address including education safety Doctors nurses social frontline screen determinants When obstacles identified such denial application contact advocate colleagues respond training teams recognize making advocacy available promotes early identification elimination threaten patient Case Study Centers Recognizing growing patients seen BMC combines power professionals secure utility supports patientfamilies During routine pediatric appointments ask circumstances accessing challenges paying bills clinicians refer family advise submit spot They then track beginning end ensuring applicants treated fairly decisions follow state regulations Advocates assist discounts shutoff protection accounts freeing cumulatively received over month Uniquely Poised Identify play role addressing given trusting relationship exists patientsxiv fact focus groups indicated pediatrician trusted messenger delivering information welfare public benefitsxv Additionally return see when stopped themselves For reasons uniquely positioned issues preventivelyxvi express hesitation fear exam room position encourage which entitled best way help reach childrenxvii Barry Zuckerman Chief Pediatrics monthly awarded came into concerns decided after being reassured affect Are you ends meet Does your always eat having any troubles THE NUMBER SCREE NING QUE STIONS Misconceptions often discourage applying ules here xviii fiction States cant get undocumented provide own security number speak English people who will authorities shouldnt because Ill pay back harm sponsor declared charge impact chances obtaining green becoming Many general held five years child disabilityrelated admitted humanitarian may able hold cards regardless legally present Undocumented some person parent behalf give necessary find interpreters bring friend member speaks states applications multiple languages Simply asking living offices verify remove yourself dont documents Other still Nobody anything government unless incorrect although Getting should ability citizenship naturalization prevent traveling outside returning successfully reflect insufficient relatives come Please details clarification eferences Robin Koralek Katherine Lotspeich Pamela Holcomb Implementation Farm Bills Legal Restorations Final Report Agriculture Service Haskins Ron Mark Greenberg Shawn Frems tad Room Common Ground Future iii effects Impact Insecurity Development Black Latino Protecting Color Joint Political Economic Studies RoseJacobs Ruth Household Associations AtRisk Infant Toddler detailed studies barriers Mastman Katy Closer Look ImmigrantAccess Elizabeth Almas Sayeed Access InDepth Analysis York Citys Communities Estimates Unmet Need FoodChange Bhattacharya Jayanta Thomas Deleire Steven Haider Janet Currie Cold Weather Shocks American Cambridge Bureau June Frank Deborah Kennedy Joseph Dilemma Globe Oct School Medicine East Newton Vose oston wwwmlpforchildrenorg BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL MEDICINE vii Hardship Among Findings Survey Americas viii Nord Margaret Andrews Carlson Security Fact Sheet Resources Benefits Nov Almanac Chicago Second Harvest Perry Avi Cook Perspective xii Frongillo Edward Diana Jyoti Sonya Jones Associated Academic Journal xiii xiv attitudes concerning Lawton Ellen Hansen Pediatric Emergency Needs Status October Publication forthcoming Private Industry Council Mayors Office Jobs Community Welfare Work Outreach Campaign Focus Groups xvi Family Advocacy Collaborative Management Information Exchange xvii Myths Facts March
An Exploratory Assessment of FoodShare Modernization in Milwaukee County	Ayanna Williams	2009	Field Reports	SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	An Exploratory Assessment of FoodShare Modernization in Milwaukee County documents the modernization efforts used in Milwaukee County and several other states to increase efficiency and accuracy within… Read more “An Exploratory Assessment of FoodShare Modernization in Milwaukee County”	Emerson Fellow	Exploratory Study FoodShare Modernization Milwaukee County Ayanna Williams Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February TABLE CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction Background Methodology Results Recommendations References Appendices EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP formerly known the Food Stamp largest federal nutrition program and serves more than million lowincome individuals each month has second highest Wisconsins name for participation rate country among urban areas December number recipients reached record high representing percent increase since Despite increasing caseload funding administration continued decrease officials have utilized technology make accessible better manage These initiatives termed modernization were evaluated Task Force order advocate best implementation processing This exploratory study presents data that derived from interviews observations statistical analysis preexisting outreach Major Findings this include
An Assessment of Child & Adult Care Food Program Supper…	Christine Tran	2009	Field Reports	Children, Families, School Staff	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	An Assessment of Child & Adult Care Food Program Supper Pilot within Milwaukee Public Schools evaluates the value and impact of supper service during after school programming.… Read more “An Assessment of Child & Adult Care Food Program Supper Pilot within Milwaukee Public Schools”	Emerson Fellow	Adult Care Food Program Supper Pilot within Milwaukee Public Schools Christine Tran Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February Task Force Page Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND History CACFP Federal Guidelines for Research Purpose Study METHODOLOGY RESULTS Administration Interview Results Implementation Reimbursement Claims Process Conclusion MAJOR FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Executive Summary The Child and federal entitlement program that provides nutritious meals snacks about three million children day Under providers care centers family homes afterschool programs are reimbursed meal snack services benefits valuable but limited Children ages ineligible receive supper Currently eight states have authorized waivers serve suppers lowincome students the age Wisconsin does not waiver This report evaluates pilot MPS sites assess value impact third All parties involved were interviewed gain insight into current DPI Boys Girls Clubs principals building service workers food CLC staff parents Additionally observations claims process documented better understand administrative onsite implementation following major findings this Suppers improve student behavior demonstrated reduction hunger experienced during hours Administrative entities such Department Instruction recognize nutritional need programming regulations restrict outreach participation significant constituency Since School Nutrition Services division has automated its reporting information needed National Lunch difficult manually customize requirements Though interested broadening complexities play role holding back plans expansion Introduction normally included served school Yet child remains fundamental towards providing with adequate nutrition For many allows them maintain full work while their receiving much addition needs participants evident duration disparity between lunch home any exists Through can offer sustenance who participate enrichment activities However been granted able provide like there over Greater reported percent membership years live households annual incomes from Given growing began utilizing four year intention hot instead small With success continued expanded further explore well possible ways expand more conducted study feedback key stakeholders Interviews learn sentiments was observed reimbursement Background HISTORY surge mothers entering workforce passage Equal Pay Act Law Civil Rights increased job opportunities women every participated labor force same time NSLP enrollment climbed Congress instituted threeyear called Special Service SFSPFC response areas large populations working intended ensure number daycare facilities grants funding when session aimed wellbeing attending summer officially separated two CCFP Summer include eligibility encompass types outsideschoolhourscare childcare grow allowed resources made permanent From grew Despite growth Omnibus Budget Reconciliation drastically amended reduce rates quantity due budgetary cuts Daily reimbursements one each participant changed under limitation hindered availability high disqualifying See Census Bureau Employment Status Washington August Available httpwwwcensusgovprodpubsckbrpdf operating public nonprofit private schools lowcost free lunches established President Henry Truman Gunderson Gordon available httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchProgramHistoryhtm USDA Legislative httpwwwfnsusdagovCNDCareRegsPolicyLegislationhistoryhtm Ibid Older Americans inclusion older adults adult act elderly could congregate homedelivered part new bracket added name later what known today other forms instance Healthy Meals extended automatic most participating Head Start Kentucky Iowa also demonstration projects provided neighborhoods crime opened door permit communities considered atrisk than Reauthorization authorize through Atrisk defined having eligible reducepriced now permitted Agricultural Risk Protection six allowing Four named law Delaware Michigan Missouri Pennsylvania remaining selected Secretary Agriculture based upon competitive applications United States New York Oregon seventh state Illinois Rural Development Drug Related Agencies Appropriation eighth list West Virginia Consolidated Appropriations Library Developments Aging Report Committee Senate httpthomaslocgov httpwwwfnsusdagovCNDCareCACFPaboutcacfphtm USDAs FNS distributed all agencies October deadline submitted rated submissions using criteria support status December applicants notified Departments selection numbers attempts modernize administration gained attention sponsoring organizations duties tighten accountability Some changes required management improvement training parent notification monitoring State since paperwork still geared initial smaller larger noted cumbersome WIC addressed increasing minimum level expense inquiry examine burdened sponsors Today billion Growth Participants Sponsor Sites YearNumber SitesNumber ParticipantsSitesParticipants Although Breakfast SBP permanently must reauthorized five expires June advocacy groups politicians reauthorization opportunity advocate improvements FRAC httpwwwfracorg NOTE Number unattainable Using proper access nationwide Past lowering left schoolage above without reach maximum potential FEDERAL REGULATIONS offers costs expenses aid group outsideschoolhours which licensed Forprofit higher Eligible enrolled oversees nationally administered education Locally independent establish agreement agency assume financial responsibility operations Monthly childs reducedprice paid vary type Rates Effective July Type Meal Free Reduced Price Paid Snack Based daily adhere specific patterns meet dietary guidelines wellbalanced Due variations content Other includes agricultural commodities cashinlieu httpwwwfnsusdagovcndcare Pattern Components Ages milk fluid cup fruitsvegetables juice fruit andor vegetable grainsbread bread cornbread biscuit roll muffin cold dry cereal cooked pasta noodles grains slice serving meatmeat alternate meat poultry fish protein product cheese egg beans peas peanut nut seed butters nuts seeds yogurt ounce Tbsp ounces follows Age category range During components referenced MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Programming federally funded SFSP first utilized highlighted released entitled County identified only actually eating core sometimes breakfast collaborative effort Fueling Young Minds led HarleyDavidson Foundation Patterns Steiner wwwhungertaskforceorg demand some sought received combine both LaFollette Mitchell Street Gaenslen grown seven When recess months lose out reduced prices trend consecutive successes collaborated traditional AfterSchool piloted Community Learning Center Pierce Siefert Clarke Lloyd Elementary according because they order amount had younger agreed balance prepared increase Bethune Dover Fratney Lafollette Lincoln Avenue Arts Middle Riley Sherman Closeout Reports HUNGER TASK FORCE RESEARCH fall assessed found anecdotal evidence demonstrating underutilization Council Families fully implemented least living poverty completed assessment consisted survey project center settings interviews administrators mapping depicted One helps strengthen quality especially important informational resource expensive operate comparable rate limit problematic emergency shelters Spring perception informal telephone mixed various logistical challenges then explored Wisconsins developed conjunction determine interest advocating extension capability total surveys returned daycares throughout finding respondents WISKIDS Count Data Book Gigliotti Katherine advocates unavailable Survey Full results particularly expressed would sufficient another PURPOSE STUDY outcomes yet believes offering designed pilots Document demonstrate implementing administering Evaluate identify operational best practices Collect inform Methodology barriers levels perspectives Interviewees vital lists Facetoface questions focused overall opinion advantages disadvantages noticeable behavioral complete copy interview see Appendices pages phone officials related complexity workload Appendix page Two facetoface finances Observations strengths performed office month November Onsite preparation attendance record keeping clean varied site observation lasted approximately Each visited average times Five subjective nature exclusion restraints visitations useful regarding documentation enabled collection prove debate source subsequent summarize document outline ADMINISTRATION Overview funds appropriated regulated partnerships flow chart below Agency ProvidersSchoolSitesUnited Name Description Division entity works appropriately used permission local regional oversee sponsor individual Sponsors conduct visits review transactions started currently audits trains personnel follow rules makes properly monitors counts Provider prepare They Coordinators Manager together effectively communicate accurate pointofservice OnSite demonstrates effective Communication extremely sustainability partys roles responsibilities Roles Responsibility Possesses partnership Site houses Recreation Coordinates Centers CLCs Coordinator implement Cashier Inputs computer systems track coordinates Manages logistics Shift Worker Works shift Facilities Maintenance responsible maintaining daytoday upkeep Building Helper after Parents Authorize Student recipients beneficiaries INTERVIEW Overall Opinion majority positive opinions Parent lot noticed son homework tutoring pick him longer complains hes starving Hes unwind wait dinner said felt sustain thought minimal assisted form perspective emphasized health associated extreme cited enhances stressed great Impact Workload Operations Implementing takes cooperation multiple deterring factor conversations how impacted Stakeholder Finding Principal Many directly importance open line communication Staff Most negatively divide tasks among person run smooth stated relatively easy transition regular ingredients Helpers More half schedule unscheduled task estimated minutes extra compensation helpers efficient communicative relationship Cited recognized Noted Expressed increases being Stated significantly Stressed should tailored size mode operation enables managing income Behavior There often direct correlations Principals asked effect admit involvement believe poor issues hungry Snacks never enough always havent complain members pangs Prior prior came complaints example might stay feeling get say calmer eaten Timing Eleven beginning maximize effectiveness academic reasons earlier start shifts Later require take nonpaid breaks Regardless ensuring good pace families According come eat find looking evenings Rather until apparent successful spaces Adequate staffing Key cashier input supervise aftermeal routines efficiently Cashiers readily enter Challenges Limitation agree raised consists almost Administratively restriction complicates struggled categorize Initially kept written paper calculate sorting birthdates handwritten documents software technology equipped handle basis claim NonMPS Students contingent application identification may cannot file respective population system count his her downloaded Instead entered entire roster field trip participates Both expanding caseload add already Facts httpwwwboysgirlsclubsorg adjustments necessary outlined IMPLEMENTATION REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS PROCESS originally operates scale certain startup maintenance functions possesses government adhering PreOperational Visitation Requirements Before begin preoperational These Preoperational visit conditions Orientate After reviewed additional weeks make making routine satisfy these familiar very consuming repetitive Documents Required Participation end via internet Finance January days expected arrives March beyond unless special exemption Quarterly NonProfit Information Reporting Periods April September monthly Participant accurately categories nonneedy utilizes sorted Record meeting complicated programmed logistically collect sort categorization Edit Checks checks meant prevent errors false certify correct overclaim checking method compare appears approved CONCLUSION give consideration streamlining correspond divisions concentrated Logistically separate Duplication periodic similar repeated evaluate Technology deal easily attainable Logistics face dont encounter restrictions crossover nonMPS accustomed Club considering aforementioned resolved Major Findings Importance Third Availability highly valued Negative Impacts Restriction policy prohibits demographic Complexities Sponsoring overlap categorizing edit coordinated regulatory want continue hinder Recommendations allow simplified district seamless consistent ontheground efficiency consistently share bestpractice strategies outside References Action Retrieved wwwfracorg wwwfnsusdagov Untied wwwcensusgov SUPPER PILOT SITES STAFFPRINCIPAL QUESTIONS What your you think terms Quality Quantity Nutritional Value advantagesdisadvantages timeframe Have How affected CLCsschools Describe tracking positivenegativeno Finances Schoolprogram PARENT Does become evening fed midafternoon accommodate HowWhy Are comes save money difference change performance begun BUILDING SERVICE HELPER negative Work comments AND BOYS GIRLS CLUBS Ask Scale low impactvalue claiming perform something budget Explain standpoint feel Why where simplecomplex Suggest improved ONSITE ADMINISTRATIVE manage serves Central Office SNS receives data compared Average Attendance ADA inputs accounted handles 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An Assessment of Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools’ Universal…	Christine Tran	2009	Field Reports	Children, School Staff, Students	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	An Assessment of Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools’ Universal Free Breakfast-in-the-Classroom evaluates student consumption trends and offers recommendations for improving and expanding the program.… Read more “An Assessment of Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools’ Universal Free Breakfast-in-the-Classroom”	Emerson Fellow	Assessment Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools Universal Free BreakfastintheClassroom Christine Tran Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February Task Force Page Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND History School Breakfast Federal Guidelines for the Program Barriers Wisconsin Provision MPS Forces Research Transition UFBiC Study METHODOLOGY RESULTS Routines BPlate Evaluation MAJOR FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Executive Summary For years has perennially ranked last school breakfast participation This changed when was piloted The outreach and program implementation contributed percent increase children eating free reducedprice during year makes more accessible providing nutritious all students regardless income recognizing importance supported district advocacy groups communityatlarge access Despite support there been anecdotal feedback about type meals served how much food actually consumed Given this found important evaluate plate waste amount wasted Approximately sites were observed resulting observations that yield following major findings Low Overall very little Programming majority are every day Instructional time does not take lot instructional usually minutes also used tool educators they teach various life skills Gradelevel trends Older consume less demonstrating correlation between consumption growing needs age policy Some teachers principals fully aware which states may save unopened items later Knowledge can reduce See Food Action Center FRAC Scorecard available httpwwwfracorg Introduction long considered most essential meal But family status many families find difficult eat Today face busy work schedules other financial priorities Additionally faced with distances lack resources home These barriers prove proper morning Often schools over role close achievement gap order safeguard childrens wellbeing ensure academic According American Dietetic Association assures optimal development positive effects alertness attention performance standardized tests success Children who improve their overall blood glucose levels lead improvements both comprehension memory shown balanced possess sustainable energy had opportunity start could learn maximum potential without distraction hunger Providing extremely effective way combat while ensuring nutrition schoolage Energy Released from Sugary Balanced maximize accessibility adopted enables stigma increasing assists improving nutritional readiness Journal Pilot first USDA Sodexho Foundation Impact Childrens Health Learning httpwwwsodexofoundationorghunger_usnewsroomstudiesstudiesschoolbreakfastasp Shield Mullen Guide Healthy Eating Kids How Your Can Eat Smart Five Twelve Hoboken New Jersey John Wiley Sons Background HISTORY SCHOOL BREAKFAST From million appropriated annually Congress assist operations Since funding permanent local boards reluctant participate established National Lunch Act measure national security health Nations Law given surplus commodities possible October Child Nutrition signed into law President Lyndon Johnson act change placing United Sates Department Agriculture charge services uniform operational standards well expanded administrative addition SBP twoyear pilot provide categorical grants service lived poor areas where travel great distance get During operation approximately federal cost Over next few modifications made expand extended through allowed pay operating costs programs severe need eligibility breakfasts basing guidelines amendment enabled give priority consideration include special dietary practices working mothers lowincome entitlement across country nutritionally stakeholders recognize adequate significantly qualified participated average almost nationally ate representing four previous growth still reaches only low Reforms wwwersusdagov httpwwwfnsusdagov Ibid reached qualify lunches lunch but getting States impoverished households than Legislative changes either hinder its Though permanently must reauthorized five amendments adjust address current issues WIC Reauthorization currently expires June state agencies politicians reauthorization allows Advocacy such promoting expansion universal programming especially high poverty FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE PROGRAM federally funded reimbursement USDAs Service FNS division oversees administered education Local authorities operate voluntary public private sitelevels Based regulations intended protect nations specific like help alleviate insecurity among lowcost provides calories recommended daily allowances protein iron calcium vitamins Meals adhere caloric patterns least carbohydrates Less fat Poverty Who Americas Poor httpwwwnccporgpublicationspub_html Menu Planning Meal Patterns Pattern servings Whole GrainsBreads cup Fruit Juice Milk serving GrainsBread Meat Alternative any child attends participating purchase household determines childs receive reducedpriced below level incomes Income updated Students Programs Eligibility ReducedPrice Year Scale Household Size Annual operates system cash each placed two categories nonsevere Nonsevere allocated site preceding basic rates Reducedprice Paid higher rate additional cents meet requirement reduced price ensures greatest appropriate notforprofit set own full charged BARRIERS value grown considerably throughout number being met nearly individual offer those make attainable some receiving buses arrive too late cannot afford parents sufficient prepare because wish identify themselves problem have turned refers implement model acquire supplemental offset differential solves issue fear stigmatized inhibit inception bus rides unable due transportation When miss out wake early impediments exist models moving away cafeteria noticed classroom greater done multitude reasons attendance andor student With districts typically rises cases starting Fact Sheet WISCONSIN increased Much attributed efforts communities implementing elementary alone raised numbers statewide passed perbreakfast incentive further seen significant rise ranks comparison rankings nation ratio clear disparity exists locally Currently today offers MILWAUKEE historic relationship Long before took initiatives towards policies pioneered ways childhood Martin McCoy prominent businessman philanthropist instituted penny wide spread community Womens Alliance began administering three centers located class historical demonstrate Milwaukees history attempts directly centralcity concerned going hungry led coalition church called Citizens Central City group renamed Established focused organizing promote antihunger agenda implemented evaluated methods Baker Its Story Biography Chicago Lewis Publishing Company Gunderson Gordon httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchProgramHistoryhtm PROVISION summer researching option wherein serve information Appendix page Best statistics collected Midwest offered Later officials advocate overwhelming interest Superintendent William Andrekopolous proposed April proposal included budget cover six Allen Field Bethune Longfellow Street Carver Wheatley Four chosen based High reducepriced eligible Indication geographical area Administrative ability HUNGER TASK FORCES RESEARCH completed report titled addressed impact application process Through written oral surveys quantitative data collection staff reported highly entire More indicated stress burdens impacts influences behavior learning socialization Interest Council Parent Teacher Jewish Families Teachers Education Employees International Union Interfaith Conference Greater Wong Available wwwhungertaskforceorg TRANSITION UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFASTINTHECLASSROOM good pathway toward exploring did instance meeting requirements return applications attain incentives want submit social under potentially lower experience increases after base electing alternative difference case fiscally Ultimately Furthermore Erate Title Student Achievement Guarantee SAGE tied Funding allocations these commonly needed using longer annual basis Left Behind memo continue similar provision Because loss collecting options would maintaining sources initiative initiated spending tax levy conditions Major Conditions Agreement Purpose Serve Meet percentages Collaborate research evaluation effectiveness discounts obtaining affordable telecommunication internet Supplementary distributed percentage schoolimprovement strategies aid equal Memo Feb copy agreement form advocated approved Board aside lost revenue incurred directed advocating aggressively worked fall Fellows conducted backtoschool functions events returned volunteers spent hours part published Preliminary Findings Initiative presented assessment interviewing surveying workers managers building engineers nurses interviewed said should Between November surveyed say quality demonstrated resulted environment Many opted reap benefits experienced existing continues active conducting threeyear longitudinal study tracking third grade period purpose track original compare habits test scores disciplinary nurse visits will conclude final follow nonprofit bipartisan training organization Washington Lent PLATE WASTE STUDY Sine heard concerns board directors regarding gauge efficiency reception measuring goes uneaten useful evaluating Not investment indicator undereaten then nutrients required analyzed quantifiable documenting What quantity Are really provided dislike thrown including administrators personnel members makers better understand gleaned documents longevity best Methodology obtain representation participant population random sample generated alphabetized list selected grades assigned numerical total randomly consecutive days one week months December recruited trained observational Number Observations GradeLevel Groups Grade Group TOTAL record sheet contained fields collect examine gradelevel Code products refuse Duration estimate takes begin complete pattern milk cereal fruit crackers quantify survey Three parameter interrupted closures upon confidence margin error Numbers second category insufficient opportunities small sizes Codes alternating menu codes allowing variety see Fully eaten Partially partially half Wasted Saved Refused refused course observation entailed procedures Arrival prior Record Note routines teacher agendas what saved trash end computed qualitative duration saving types gained understanding limitations allow recording actions yet account why wasting seek Institutional Review IRB approval interview minorage subjects therefore gathered interaction varies Therefore relatively new meaningful analyzing entitled committee designated institution rights human project Results results our platewaste sections emerged participants contents Classroom Served Unserved FoodBeverages Policy Consumption Trends Component Item ROUTINES All Each boxed lightweight cardboard contains juicefruit Cereal boxes cartons delivered classrooms receives roster document garbage bags afterbreakfast clean diversify schedule conduct accordance coded Services Cocoa Munchies Pretzel Goldfish Apple Choice Corn Flakes Strawberry Waffle Cracker Grape Whirls Cheddar Crackers Kiwi Toasted Oats Orange Tropical Punch Bunch Cinnamon Squares Vanilla Bears Puffs Honey Graham Grahams Rice Crispies Blueberry Crunchmania Applesauce Cup Frosted Shredded Wheat Bites Austin Cheese Parmesan Raisin Bran Lemon Dinosaur Calendar deliver components immediately starts Most productive Specific efficiently manage losing chart Common Take Teach pour open brushing teeth washing hands routine focus integrate juice taught silent reading common look picture books Complete necessary tasks calling Converse homework able smaller submitting lessons multitask language arts mathematical warmups Depending rules independently knowledge ClassroomServed issued Division Servivices pages clearly supporting dont everything once teaches them concept moderation Once property share classmate item properly stored thought against encourage choices comments enough routinely EVALUATION valuable inclined Figure TrendsFully EatenPartialWastedSavedRefused examined calculating Within amounts measurement demonstrates portion altogether accepted instead ComponentFully EatenPartially EatenWastedSavedRefusedMilkJuiceFruitCerealCrackers vary content differed However cereals exception Crunchamania grain completely JuiceFruit cups comparable box Examining informative determining combination preferred highest ranking Eaten Partial counts grains calculation calculated lists There Category inclusion Interestingly related Instead single apple sauce cracker juices applesauce repeated code component eightounce lactoseintolerant doctors note send container substitute respectively Correlations drawn sixth contain diversity influenced young socialized setting older independent consumers younger adapt Grades lowest direct mature require sustenance maintain confirm validates minimal incorporated curriculum Increased awareness Recommendations know handle Continued sustain Stakeholders elected visit observe References Retrieved wwwfracorg wwwfnsusdagov wwwnccporg wwwsodexofoundationorg Economic INFORMATION administer paid Data initial Base count totals calculate reimbursements Under viable Women Infants authority description httpwwwfnsusdagovcndGovernanceprovprovision__htm AGREEMENT YEAR PUBLIC SCHOOLSDivision agrees schoolwide Our representative secretaries opening includes processing notified dates distribute benefit turn Third Friday enrollment beginning activities sponsored arrangements mutually agreed _______ Principal Date ________ Kymm Mutch Administrator OBSERVATION SHEET Observers Name ____________________________ Observation ____________ _______________ __________ Directions above sure fill highlighted times Follow Survey Key circle correct white columns Start End SERVED UNSERVED FOODBEVERAGE POLICY Nonperishable Unopened Items Perishable Beverages Issued SchoolsDivision ATTENTIONAll Administrators Please advised issuing safety forth Hazard Analysis Critical Care Point principles HACCP Dietary Americans concerning safe handling storage unserved beverage leftover Serving storing safely critical responsibility key aspect healthy identified Wellness Admin assure supply remains buildingsclassrooms remain pest roaches rodents store individually packaged itemsAny nonperishable foodbeverage opened kept airtight durable sealed containersbins hard plastic metal tightly fitting lid room 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The Thrifty Food Plan and Food Costs in Vermont	Mark Stovell	2009	Field Reports	Families, Food Retailers, Rural Communities, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Burlington, Domestic, Vermont	The Thrifty Food Plan and Food Costs in Vermont reports that 3SquaresVT (the state name for the federal SNAP/food stamps program) benefits were insufficient for families to… Read more “The Thrifty Food Plan and Food Costs in Vermont”	Emerson Fellow	The Thrifty Food Plan and Costs Vermont Includes toolkit for pricing the Mark Stovell February Project Summary This report gives brief explanation USDAs TFP including its role setting poverty thresholds maximum monthly SquaresVT benefit shares results price check which tested whether family four could purchase cost estimated USDA found gap between two numbers actual grocery stores exceeded addition lagged behind each store more families are struggling afford basic needsSquaresVT participation highest rate historyit important that federal guidelines touch with local realities small food plan has big impact community leaders their own they can document prices test assumptions seeing how challenging foods lowcost but still nutritious Want know Contact Campaign End Childhood Hunger questions copy this documents necessary your available httpwwwvtnohungerorg Navigating Report See pages previous research methods instructions conduct Acknowledgements Thanks staff support feedback Special thanks Mitzi Johnson Marcia Bristow Dana Notte Emily Nicolai Alissa Robertson help data collection What represents market basket was created United States Department Agriculture calculate threshold set cannot considered Each month updated account changes using Consumer Price Index composition revised every decade reflect current consumption patterns nutritional Eligibility many public assistance programs such heating Medicaid determined level result accuracy impacts range lowincome Vermonters relationship these illustrated diagram below Federal Poverty Thresholds Public Assistance Programs Maximum Monthly Benefit Carlson Lino Juan Hanson Basiotis Center Nutrition Policy Promotion Role Security Education Poppendieck Sweet Charity Emergency Entitlement New York Viking Connection nutrition program provides benefits qualifying households purchasing people participate dollars channeled into levels according household size income expenses may assumes need will use budget When exceeds amount estimate participating must spend have less money other necessities like housing transportation school supplies Names Stamps Program time study national name had changed SNAP Supplemental January never known used refer except case studies reference increased sharply from nationally making tougher feed Bureau Labor Statistics reports unadjusted September During November reached recipientsalmost Used Permission Stamp Frequently Asked Questions Research Action Council website httpwwwfracorghtmlfederal_food_programsprogramsfsp_faqhtml Crawford CPI Detailed Data Available httpwwwblsgovcpicpidpdf Snapshot FSP Children Families Economic Services Division Why Assumptions Matter permission carries about way shop prepare sometimes dont hold Access supermarket selection Ability best comparison shopping buy generic bulk sale Facility equipment meals scratch home member eat snack per day Space extra pantry Households represented Previous Prices following both released fall researchers compared Benefits Falling Further Behind Rising Budget Priorities CBPP Using official Every year since While Farm Bill fiscal projects inflation possibly resulting higher Coming Short High Outstrip CSNAP out find neighborhoods Philadelphia Boston urban areas generally affordability central issue sample different sizes shopped items total weekly They also tracked were missing not purchased while Availability trying After tracking most commonly among healthiest fresh fruits vegetables wholewheat products lowfat dairy fish lean meats Rosenbaum httpwwwcbpporgfahtm Thayer Murphy Cook Ettinger Cuba DaCosta Chilton Childrens Sentinel Assessment httpwwwcsnaporguploadresourceRCOHD_Report_Finalpdf Method Pricing Northern mostly rural state contrasting centers project sought determine convenience includes types counties Supermarket Chittenden County Local Foods Store Discount Lamoille General Grand Isle list obtained conducted graduate students Sciences University researcher consent managers record collected analyzed calculated during Source Geologycom httpgeologycomcountymapvermontshtml Results northern Actual Cost Weekly Exceeds Estimated SupermarketDiscount StoreLocal FoodsStoreGeneral shown graph StoreGeneral Getting Involved Checking helps understand challenges face when try Even choices groceries might possible Use methodology yourself you notice difficulty finding Often cheapest lower content than expensive counterparts contain added sodium sugar fat Educate others new inadequate long helping put table eligibility expanded gross raised line receive 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Students Can Have Breakfast and Eat it Too: Expanding Breakfast…	Cristina Sepe	2009	Field Reports	School Staff, Students	Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland	Students Can Have Breakfast and Eat it Too: Expanding Breakfast in Maryland is a toolkit that showcases successful school breakfast programs, makes recommendations for overcoming challenges to… Read more “Students Can Have Breakfast and Eat it Too: Expanding Breakfast in Maryland”	Emerson Fellow
A Statewide Analysis of the Child and Adult Care Food…	Kelly Meredith	2009	Field Reports	Childcare Providers, Children, Families	Domestic, Oregon, Portland	A Statewide Analysis of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Family Child Care Providers in Oregon examines declining CACFP enrollment rates and makes recommendations for… Read more “A Statewide Analysis of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Family Child Care Providers in Oregon”	Emerson Fellow	Statewide Analysis the Child and Adult Care Food Program Family Providers Oregon This Report was prepared Kelly Meredith Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Development Coalition Acknowledgement would like thank all individuals who gave time energy make this report possible There are two important groups without which not have been First family child care providers warmly invited see experience life provider second CACFP sponsors only assisted data collection but provided valuable insight into also Department Education for their support willingness assist development project special thanks Azad Ratzki whose technical expertise made process analyze collected from Lastly those assistance editing revisions Donalda Dodson Carla Buetler Carolyn Morrison Zack Waterman Executive Summary Good teachers nutrition one most subjects Provider The federally funded program seeks increase childrens access nutritionally rich foods offering monthly reimbursement centers serve meals that meet USDA nutritional guidelines administered Given crucial role early childhood plays cognitive growth vital ensuring children opportunity grow strong live healthy productive lives Issue Recent has revealed state number participating decreased over past twelve years trend reflective nationwide enrollment declines Purpose following study initiated assess strengths limitations explore strategies increasing statewide participation rates Findings Data through series surveys indepth interviews suggests overwhelmingly satisfied with respondents said part recommend another participants identified three key Nutrition feel they better able nutritious believe gives them education materials Reimbursement helps cover rising cost serving keeps affordable parents Sponsors play essential personal guidance outside resources such workshops newsletters nonparticipants Paperwork Many current paperwork requirements cumbersome difficult comply given hectic nature schedules Unannounced visits create stress can establish relationships Rates Current reflect living Organization rules regulations always clearly explained easy follow Misconceptions misconceptions regarding qualifies participate faced administrative budget concerns indicating there were enough funds comfortably administer concerned declining customer satisfaction difficulties maintaining sponsorprovider while simultaneously implementing Strategies Based these findings recommendations presented highlighting Oregons brief overview below Improving Enrollment Invest Sponsor Organizations Ensure necessary properly Evaluate Federal unannounced ensure being implemented reinforcing rather than undermining Assess organization clarity effectiveness organizational structure sponsor level Conduct outreach look towards future Increase emphasis active recruitment new well improving image perceptions Conclusion created network organizations shown effectively improve quality With minimal investments infrastructure harness employ effective medium outcomes cant control what fed rest day know our give start INTRODUCTION Overview aims provide setting reimbursements childcare yearsi will ratesthus Introduction relationship between Early fundamental childii Over studies continued reveal consume variety nutrients during first perform school become healthier more adults iii Beyond supporting skills establishment eating patterns combating obesity promoting balanced lifestylev Meal Requirements claim maximum snack snacks meal per dayper Meals must Milk VegetableFruit GrainBread MeatMeat Alternate Breakfast Snack Choice components LunchSupper Brief History Homes xiii established Special Service Children SFSPFC Separation Summer included Licensing instituted CCFP permanent Dramatic increases homes enrolled Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act dramatic cuts continues million served Reduced Limited childday Lowered eligibility age became renamed ADULT started adult settings Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity changes food designed target recipients benefits Implementation Tier system Integrity introduced subsidized played critical providing young wholesome proper primary source especially significant done General Accounting Offices reported Because its unique combination training oversight experts vehicles reaching enhancing providevii electing enroll held accountable set standards encouraged use means habits Consequently measure among What does mean about spend portion Roughly receiving homeviii While programs safeguard adequate trends ten indicate need economic climate families struggling get coupled high unemployment many even basic necessities reveals insecurity rise Oregonix accordingly increasingly reliant upon fewer little assurance receive home caring unrelated other childs xii Trends Year Number Enrolled Chart For reasons great urgency seek address eliminate barriers preestablished greatly STUDY assessment specifically relates experiences Like states throughout country drastically since introduction Tiering late implementation integrity had approximately dwindled around Research Question How modify State endeavor capture opinions perspectives players acquire comprehensive understanding Careful attention paid specific questions Who dissatisfied how relate overall basis assessing From Insecurity refers lack fully needs times due financial PRWORA legislation attempt cut spending Until then reimbursed same rate called creation levels areas designated lowincome income poverty line eligible higher criteria lower based test xvi Local nonprofits recruit train monitor proposed decreasing Methodology order accurately performance evaluate sponsorsas participant levelfamily constraints inherent meant scientific analysis More preliminary aimed capturing wide attitudes administrators hold That every effort reach sample reflected views community whole Participants eleven Each contacted phone email interview discuss composed standard working Interviews conducted generally lasted hour length response documented written notes All actively survey available Spanish English thirteen multiple choices yesno free responses last question asked interested reviewed Dept various advocates After drafted sent check manner return submit beginning each month forwarded local compiled database mailed returned willing further Out sampling chosen represent range counties rural urban speakers took minutes complete Four person component NOT These taken Divisions list qualified five both out via account Best estimates suggest received hard exact count because addresses longer valid Approximately responded surveynearly entered Microsoft office coded compile results section III DATA ANALYSIS broken sections Part Glimpse Experience Pictures County Multnomah Years Level Why your housing gone way knowing kids house you Yes when here getting arent some things struggle lot different hours cleaning managing match increased Accountability holds watching away easier best Clackamas did decide worked preschools cares got pregnant half salary decided open own raise prices considerably wasnt fact monitors timethere turnover pay days consistentIts dont paycheck coming good help Extremely Ive literally didnt knew needed pick after full parental piece involved Especially until doing think should adjust checkins ask mentoring nice used Douglas join assumed huge mess bring types offer kinds fresh fruit veggiesI much werent fill could pencil people feeding enjoy wish scheduled plan sort sit down Its busy rush visit planned Respondents According Reimbursment Unknown Percentage according Less year Perecent total PART PROGRAM STRENGTHS Demographics Survey demographic information gathered resulted observations represented majority came western primarily centered population concentrationMultnomah Lane Jackson Marion Counties daily themselves par average See chart highest either examined Three gauged attitude base follows Assessement Satisfaction Have considered leaving Would You Recommend Another Benefits Reimbursements Support YES ever Only quantitative overwhelming encouraging moreover demonstrate importance numerous evaluation understand qualitative analyzed sources initial Interview opinion points within broader themes Nearly valued recognize appreciate respondent put allows basics main categories accountability teaches eat too junk taught helpful hints thought now true quantity value educational Whether techniques vegetables learning offers relevant prepares broad Better Providing appropriate stage foundation discussed earlier suffering nutrient deprivation furthermore confidence ability Nutritional maintain consistent might aware servingit keep ensures neither convenient nor option improves third element explanations why classified Helps costs Keeps low Allows greater feed anyway pass back already cited reason agreement tough economically makes continue despite turn ease burden situation expense otherwise lose business perspective suited compete market sacrificing advantageous Low consequently job security turmoil cooking whenever afford worry less items several price fruits lean proteins straining operating result required content least expensive prepare surveyed mentioned front lines foster administering success offered significance staff mentorteacher resource Mentor Teacher love She friendly informative her hear stories supervisor she leaves relative Successful rule enforcers mentors friends enthusiastic share helped tricks dealing misbehaving ideas recipes close oneonone blends professional creates where respected lady seem communicate worker problem call clarification intimidated alleviating confusion often accompanies reference point arise likely remain compliance Additionally selfassurance navigate Strong form successful resilient Discussion Strengths Quantitative wellreceived Educational indicated services Although showed participated Identifying dissatisfaction developing viable solutions LIMITATIONS twoTier triggered Thousands reconsidered dropped clear initially began remains continually elect Two sets dissatisfactions currently Percent Considered Leaving Did consider frustrations experienced elected quit holding constant variable ways differed side comparison group seven major variation Key differences twice express unrealistically really want okay government agencies pressure THE BEST observed predict yet interesting twist strictly expressed Though overrepresented July June ier Snacks additional Disagree Agree similar transcends divisions directly proportionate dollar amount Accordingly supported find may regardless whether Resources Among contrast never prior oftentimes alone satisfy indicates forms Additional includes classes meetings Offering aside incentive ideal monetary compensation Moreover facilitate networks creating common space successes encouragement Comment title change figure bars Maybe just looking menu attendance sheetI focus limited jot stuff spill trample itif switch wont anymore however confident Visits agree certified routine arrives attend come Going consuming disruptive felt honesty questioned concluded impromptu inspections fraud decrease certain proven stressful noted comments above dislike environment generate feelings distrust concerning allowable complicated confusing believed wellorganized Not work adapt concessions others takes long wrong later slow They efficient Evidence closely linked statistical previously Interestingly disorganized graph draw definitive conclusions evident correlation Perception Rules Does Too nearly When doesnt beyond manageable attain logical significantly identifiedpaperwork resourcespoint distinct weaknesses issues subset left Participating distributed gauge varied heard provides spectrum viewpoints Results familiar cannot break subgroups Group identify STOP Here Reasons Didnt interfering ith Stopped Felt asnt worth few treated having strict monitoring Other please specify paperw ork arose stay cared actually intersections voiced very records send misplaced happened chose programsponsor planning shopping preparation went garbagecost benefit stopped tired supposed menusprogram distinguishes complex interaction related Tieringetc factors root found successfully complying identifying parts withsuch efforts remedy example though congress federal receives easytouse worthwhile small Keeping equation enrolling NEVER acquired knowingly choose Presented Dont sign ouldnt joined ant havent signed Was told Thought ould illustrated answer commonly selected Responses category misconception examples daycare money Issues Peanut Butter Jellys everyday fine milk Parents conflicts charge principal perception thinks NonCACFP nevertheless decisions frequently rooted aligned complaints leave affect SPONSORS bridge establishing Increased FundingBudget Concerns Customer Decline Decrease Regulations under authority Programs sponsorship relatively decentralized flexibility implement instance booklets routines positions responsible hiring supervising steady dependent capacity satisfying Just ago double stricter guidelinesreferred regulationsmany unable sponsoring added manage regions deeper exploration struggles eight suggestions purpose note interviewed cumulatively CHANGES Reflections four occurred prevention paperworkall trying focusing Beginning procedures effect intention wellintentioned fell short expectations Since bogged overwhelmed concurrently enforce Some proved inefficient costly xiv Rapid lead Office released Operation Kiddie audits riddled abuse measures passed Agricultural Risk Protection strengthen brought affected Establishment homevisits Block Claiming reconciliations Household contacts Tighter regard funding central exists today block claimed recorded submitted any consecutive period claiming morning claims validate Day include facility fiveday reconciliation examine counts andor determine service reconcile numbers Focus moved documentationit Leads witnessed hand effects leading remaining proportional smaller yearly budgets One Our pretty tight backup fundswe tied execute vicious cycle surplus recruiting neglected Five decline recent particularly remember before changing frustrating inconvenient observation illustrates escalating correspondence loyal constituents persevered adapted inconveniences bitter sentiments correlated top BudgetingAdministrative Retaining Regulatory paperworkunannounced etc discussion consequences stresses signing stick delicate balance ingenuity Recommendations prominent elimination Suggestions Eliminate Claims Improve Administrative Greater leniency Aside ranged eliminating Recognizing Dissatisfactions satisf ied QUIT picture merging critique intent SUMMARIZING Initial startling contradiction High YET determined understood relation ultimate goal Improved appear However underlying downward surrounding propelling Organizational criticisms representative outweighs begin contribute Reconciling stable accomplishing objectives STRATEGIES Effective reform involves returning partially involve bringing say eliminated refocusing valuesuch accomplish Investing Evaluation Assessment Outreach general bettering steps exclusive Strategy detail SponsorProvider achieving Provide timely accurate Educate Offer Under enforcing incorporate roles Without impossible lasting improvements reclaiming placed building still easing intends allotted extra invest lucky squeeze Allotting Rural underserved difficulty geographic area located associated highly dispersed conducting large Expand communication functioning Ways problems Conferences Making honest sharing experiencesgood badcan progress networking conference calls mandated gatherings Collaboration Allow casebycase turned minimally preventing Rather optional cases suspicion making requirement save goals becomes reevaluate revisited assessed seemed cause symptomatic management indicative regulatory challenges barrier argue taking Streamline careful ODE sponsordeveloped including Comparisons practices modifications fitting standardizing Alternatives technological advances filling investing technology updated paperless status prefer online months agreed hardest reverse spent Furthermore learn details penalized familiarize shifted running efficiently behind requires detrimental impact expand across crisis impacted purchasing power consumer nowhere apparent purchase hit grocery stores markets kept grains Supplement supplementing allow Most Within frame growing end goes completely uncompensated afternoon alleviate alike intrusive Nevertheless norm administratively responsive supportive inhome tediously checking receptive constructive critiques Encourage averaging stronger allowed select defining equalized partnership conduct ANNOUNCED practice method repeatedly preference announced recommended take region comes present Long distance drives weather works Increasing structuring Standardized date providersProviders checks unpredictable relying Creating standardized priority meeting deadlines equally Direct Deposit direct deposit Creation ODEproduced handbook concise userfriendly guidebook suggested guidebooks problematic resulting manuals simplified regularly tool accessible simplify internal consistency misinformation considering spreading positive update brochures videos handouts vary recently languages Time revised video quite involving explain substantial compensated relieve allowing thorough Informational Campaign statelevel informational campaign spread dispel Create scholarship fund onto equal joining becoming registered incurred enrolls Further research compilation widespread boosting CONCLUSION inception sound understated reaches sought introduce moving forward investment returns infants References Cooper Rachel Participation fracorg accessed Oct Norman Kretchmer John Beard Susan Carlson normal cognition American Journal Clinical January Glewwe Paul Hanan Jacoby Elizabeth King academic achievement longitudinal Public Economics wwwsciencedirectcom Dykman Roscoe Infancy adolescence term Learning Symposium Proceedings Washington United States Agriculture Center Policy Promotion Role Settings Obesity Prevention Story Mary Karen Kaphingst Simone French Future wwwfutureofchilldreorg Building Blocks Fun Healthy Services vii Promoting Quality wwwfracorg December viii Bureau FFY Fund Tables October httpwwwacfhhsgov Action Prevalence HouseholdLevel Very Security November refer Ribeiro Rosario Measuring Regional Importance Cornell Guide httpgovernmentccecornelledu ProgramLegislative wwwfnsusdagov 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The Afterschool Supper Program: An Oregon Case Study	Eileen Hyde	2009	Field Reports	Children, School Staff, Students	Domestic, Oregon, Portland	The Afterschool Supper Program: An Oregon Case Study examines the efficacy and impact of this federal pilot program in Oregon.… Read more “The Afterschool Supper Program: An Oregon Case Study”	Emerson Fellow	This case study examines the efficacy Child and Adult Care Food Programs Afterschool Supper Program Oregon from perspective those who utilize program sponsor site enrichment level While not comprehensive this finds important component for success sustainability afterschool programs However integrally tied availability vitality quality programming also dependant infrastructural capacity existing andor potential sponsors staff provide serve meals The conclusion provides recommendations improving expanding Winter Case Study Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship project Congressional Center unique leadership development opportunity motivated individuals seeking make difference struggle eliminate hunger poverty Eileen Hyde spent first half her fellowship working other projects Relief Task Force Introduction Since Congress has allowed eight states conduct supper youth age through CACFP These are Delaware Illinois Michigan Missouri New York Pennsylvania West Virginia official name that runs these aforementioned AtRisk Meals Snacks many advocates operators know avoid ambiguity document will refer simply intention begin analyzing how operated since its inception Therefore sought perspectives implementing administering community analysis reflects opinions such meal coordinators hand operates paper outlines their reasoning including suppers with incorporates feedback Department Education state agency Kids statewide nonprofit advocating improvement expansion care authoritative report but rather utilizing quantitative qualitative methods investigate benefits challenges best practices operating Hopefully encourage inform more indepth future Background Overview allows located lowincome areas children better understand differ next section legislative timeline explaining evolution following sections give basic overview explain differences between all federal serving food Legislative Timeline list dates events national began providing snacks USDA History Retrieved www fnsusdagov Nutirtion Services FoodProgram Eligible States Federal Regsiter Public law established Special Service Children SFSPFC year pilot served two settings child summer separated CCFP Summer SFSP Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act lowered maximum participation years old Older Americans was amended allow certain functionally impaired adults Nutrition WIC Reauthorization officially changed authorized reimbursement Agriculture Risk Protection expanded six offering January offer November Rural Development Drug Administration Related Agencies Appropriations operate December became eligible receive School Lunch NSLP only school sponsored nonprofits government agencies well schools Local either prepare distribute sites Sites responsible keeping track while monitoring records managing process requirements eligibility For participate any they must meet activities local health safety inspections income some activity attending They licensed exempt licensing undergo There limitations participants vary each area used determine amount feeding method uses varies Individual Household Eligibility collect household information participant then varied rate based family Lowincome Area within attendance boundaries where students free reduced price highest eat Differences chart below four type which eating Table Meal Maximum can Basis Snack All Reimbursements procedure depends Reference rates July June Method individual tiered depending number individually qualify reimbursed snack determined childs need familys reimbursements accordingly FRAC Guide Nourish Their Minds Feed Bodies wwwfracorg every Reimbursement Nutritional Requirements provided nutritional guidelines set include out components milk fruitsvegetables grains meat alternate five servings Some may district service Operation Days Times during hours days after weekends holidays chooses both same day there three times waive time Rates Salem Free Family line cash lieu commodities applicable Reducedprice Paid above requirement necessary landscape before discussing little over Oregonian attended reported governments main provider Century grants fund funds support creation learning centers academic opportunities nonschool particularly attend highpoverty lowperforming nearly century notable presence large small organizations Examples Boys Girls Club YMCAs growing trend apartment complexes increase accessibility families Despite still great Currently third unsupervised afternoons Childhood Insecurity Poverty conceptualize role frequency insecurity among According First Oregons data book almost live Furthermore published Feeding America formerly known Americas Second Harvest found average were insecure commonly nutrition plays crucial fighting Given fill play when outside Alliance After Washington wwwafterschooallianceorg Reno Janet Richard Riley Working Families Safe Smart AfterSchool Darby DIANE Publishing Retrived Status County Data Book wwwcffoorg Cook United STatse Methodology utilized several examine impact includes look focused designed affects why started others have insight into growth implementation material derived surveys interviews observation source survey conducted distributed TriCounty Clackamas Multnomah counties chosen because region largest concentration comprised urban suburban rural communities Fortyfive return returned schoolbased communitybased second personal carried fall twentytwo inside Tricounty gain parts majority interviewed Clubs former Interviews ASK work across array Lastly observations occurred visits volunteering Even though explicitly mentioned another key formation limitation currently does require providers registered thus exist Consequently reflect input drawn comments current about face stopped participating Another major sample attempt attitudes towards snapshot emerging themes series prompts deeper holistic exploration ultimately Results Quantitative Analysis valuable introduction Graph displays using Prior even federally evident strong correlation increased introduced twice dramatically seven Between percent along When looking historical remember could qualified one option until extends Qualitative reveals decided start accessing glimpse gives explanation understanding barriers affecting continued Overall overwhelmingly positive response regarding results indicated feel made effective financially sustainable Clear highlighting quickly emerged asked affected responses took advantage kids hungry just isnt enough asking help Respondents noted attracts creates building decreases behavioral problems increases childrens focus encountered trends related issues preparation lack financial resources volunteers sustain Statewide shared thoughts difficulties marketing technical assistance concludes bringing forth operational would come room ask anything eatwe noticed happening lot watched walking around housing complex dinner snacking whatever get hands onsome uncooked ramen noodles crunchy thing Fran Weick Resident Manager Human Solutions affordable properties Both explained detail sheds light extended effects operation expressed yet taken Benefits Reasons Operating Students clear feed Several due busy schedules lunch early With ending late evening energy Mike Jezewski Director Police Activities League Portland dont home center night seen depend reason freak said middle high going corner store buy cheap filling junk him healthy accessible alternative Many access complete nutritious otherwise received needs parents didnt fending themeselves Rhonda Hoffine North Bend District wasnt sufficient especially older grade Dorie Vickery Adminstrator Extended Learning Central Offering previously paid budget Almost Complaints being pleas seconds common occurrences like drop bucket came jumped One specific ability teens Sondra Ross Building Healthy Enterprise emphasized absurd doesnt stop turns Interviewees cases actually whether choices throughout Jessica Whelan Springfield High arent stigma open highlighted fact larger appealing often got bored simple crackers greater variety foods turn makes healthier Organizations paying pocket hard purchase Stacy Simpson Coordinator Troutdale Apartments Before bought couldnt afford balanced really supplementing extra private Now complain anymore Sharon Tabor Eugene note beneficial indentified interviewees see directly helps part Providers wide range reasons appreciation making difficult find Fred Reyes Rogue Valley tremendous asset myself parent getting off net had ensures lives addition freeing Holly Lett Vose Elementary express approval balance portions cost Nearly most scenarios prior buying own higher incentive switch Michael Vetter losing having worry money Laura Lirette Former Site Arbor Glen our pulse what improvements Parents overwhelming pleased classes hot bus ride tell huge supports covering labor transportation breaking covers everything purchasing oftentimes already limited budgets frees invest education Shannon Wilson Harold Oliver Primary SUN pointed Schools priority uncommon providedhelps channel programmatic elements Sustainable funding becomes districts economic uncertainty described dollars freeze tough wouldnt able much needed without educators caregivers importance incorporating doing consistent way attract Shortly starting realized seeing numbers respondents saw student lost supplement kidsthe peanut butter jelly sandwiches werent consistently dependent preparing available ingredients Participation doubled now result coming dropin tutoring sessions mandatory been amazing referenced recruitment tool ties goal positively engaging reference Its nice recruiting definitely draw here instead streets possibly causing mischief saves tax payers long run engage group viewed vulnerable atrisk negative behaviors Fight Crime Invest peak commit crimes victims cause car crash smoke drink use drugs recommended decrease juvenile crime argument acknowledged continues propel create stated academically entices them pulling teeth Val Bako Supervisor Beaverton echoed Whalens sentiment asserting Aloha homework club Beyond door affect attention span behavior Over Choice Juvenile wwwfightcrimeorg helped carrot gets draws Test scores plain active impossible your met daily basis pathway engaged picture surveyed fewer benefit enhanced his choosing themselves promotes During facilitate Operators apartmentbased unanimously happened realmsamong mealtime consume interact coordinator apartments developed friendships replicate helping modeled interaction seemed communication contact managers developments stay touch neededit build brought together stable style teaching socialization skillsthe magic sitting down bond learn Debra Jones Housing Authority Lincoln Our want enhances mission safe space fullfill Michelle Jensen Challenges Logistical encountering logistical challenge touched upon theme emerge allowing everyone taking away too teachers position clean curriculum Larger sometimes than regular session usually multiple periods grouping infrastructure few gave examples equipment warmers pay Lynne Reinoso inspection fees big barrier sanitation Because place burden considering environments requires smoothly vending practice describe hire someone invite friends siblings frequently very Chilton Timmons Lynch Wood Community difficulities keep warm hardest connecting closest refused extend services recommend finding ways eaiser nontraditional scale cover final difficulty training rules regulations workdays nonfood turnover ongoing abreast recording properly staffing cant Small tend heavily smaller full person extremely supervise immediately acquiring longer existed clarifying funded intended self supporting possible discontinued adequate continue once granting period Training challengeit nature people expand different required aspect easy Beth Unverzagt Executive involved efforts improve manages administration Two inadequate issue revolved exceeds Educations effectively respond campaign always plan fullblown outreach administrative follow committed right foot ensure successful incredibly intensive summation roadblocks personnel demands created Best Practice partnering coordinate vend Funding wanted went administer distirct commented far easier previous experience knowledge Simply put business meets strategies skill running become soon Luckily Not partner recounts take new Often partnership successfully vacation exemplary models week Fridays ampm serves MarionPolk Share regional bank lunches receiving spring break Last SalemKeizer unable devote implemented duties director recently Francine Zandol Monmouth banks Marion Polk organize continuing becoming CONCLUSION findings improves fills continuously you relates Oftentimes challenging figure logistics efficient overcome share facing similar manage macro strengthens logical promote intrinsically linked agencys adequately order inquiries additional referred experienced promoted underutilized innovative addressed RECOMMENDATIONS Fund Continue establish sources funders should Districts sponsoring Promote Create venue Examine impressions valid size
Advancing 3SquaresVT: An Outreach Guide to Vermont’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…	Mickey Hubbard	2009	Field Reports	Food Retailers, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Barre, Domestic, Vermont	Advancing 3SquaresVT: An Outreach Guide to Vermont’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides strategies for food shelves to enroll more Vermonters in SNAP/food stamps.… Read more “Advancing 3SquaresVT: An Outreach Guide to Vermont’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program”	Emerson Fellow	The Vermont Foodbank gratefully acknowledges the Campaign End Childhood Hunger Economic Services Division Department for Children and Family members SquaresVT Work Group their assistance input this guide Ushering New Name Improved Program Renewed Outreach Flyers Posters Impact Economy Speak Homelessness Emergency Benefits Addressing Immigration Concerns Rural Complications Know Your Clientele Reaching Seniors Dealing With Stigma Not Welfare Supporting SelfSufficiency Culture Worth Farmers Markets Medical Deductions Transportation Easing Applicaiton Process What Can Get Minimum Benefit Paperwork Assistance PreScreening Clients Categorical Eligibility That Send Page Recertification Reporting Changes Documents May Required Other Resources Included with please find prescreening worksheet benefit allotment chart application several flyers put your organization Application previously called Food Stamp one most important efficacious antipoverty programs United States Over Vermonters participate program which provides help supplement diets those facing economic hardship However not all that are eligible receive resource Many face difficult obstacles enrolling have misconceptions about Thus more work must done who need food shelf meal site other service provider frontlines emergency system fight end hunger You strategic position households take advantage since many people you serve may qualify can further assist helping challenges retaining these benefits through review 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The Food Stamp Resource Guide	Sarah Shubitowski	2010	Field Reports	Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	Domestic, Nashville, Tennessee	The Food Stamp Resource Guide equips Tennessee service providers with the knowledge and materials to do effective SNAP outreach in their communities and connects local agencies with… Read more “The Food Stamp Resource Guide”	Emerson Fellow	Food Stamp Outreach Resource Guide Compiled November Sarah Shubitowski Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow MannaFood Security Partners Dear Community Partner Since the beginning job losses have continued mount and unemployment has hit year high surprise then that more people than ever are facing food insecurity Department Agriculture USDA reported million Americans lived households struggling against hunger This was jump from The number highest history survey started federal study recently referenced New York Times Editorial entitled United States showed even before recession began twothirds families with children who were defined insecure under guidelines contained one fulltime worker suggests millions trapped lowwage jobs economic downturn making difficult provide their adequate nutrition realize these grim numbers dont need stated for you know reality hardships faced individuals our community Each day come into contact men women help move forward feed prenatal care place stay often first cost sacrificed when rent utilities medical expenses paid Program renamed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP considered nations primary safety net Physicians researchers also identify Americas best medicines prevent treat childhood One goals improve access lowincome vulnerable populations recognize way this increase enrollment many eligible not currently participating ask join coordinated effort reach potentially For reason been compiled hope will review basics Toolkit equip information can easily pulled out photocopied distributed already working providing manual commits being resource keeping informed encourage email listserv send updated policy procedure transmit electronic versions needed documents Email Mannabzcomcastnet Together organize around important changes attack root causes Sincerely Table Contents Goals Frequently Asked Questions About Stamps Presentation Talking Points Basic Eligibility PreScreening Worksheet Cultural Sensitivity Work Detailed Immigrant Refugee Information Caseworkers Flyer English Spanish Applying Quick about Public Charge Receiving Benefits Letter USCIS Applicants Disability Senior Citizen When Homeless Working Person Special Situations Federal State Programs WIC School Meals Wheels Second Harvest Distribution Sites Health Insurance Medicare Medicaid Savings TennCare Utilities LIHEAP Family Cash Families FirstTANF ElderlyDisabled Income Social Nashville Services Glance Rules outreach assistance someone might goal make decision whether apply program ultimately participation There long stigma applying stamp benefits years use actual coupons drew unwanted attention causing embarrassment public settings moved Electronic Card EBT there less those continue reduce dispel myths discourage welfare but designed stretch dollars healthy possible elderly disabled homes verify identity using proof other Drivers License Children citizens parents documented immigrants Getting word accurate eligibility connect they desperately stamps only moneys tight Tennessee benefit average per person month fiscal data which spent local grocery stores fact every new generates total spending Every additional worth cents billion retail demand recipients farm organization over MannaFSP works determine unaware target done increasing regularity visits sites where establishing places develop partnerships organizations work receiving prescreen httpwwwfnsusdagovFSPoutreachpdfstoolkitofficeUSDA_officespdfpage Introduction FOOD STAMP PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What ProgramSNAP helps purchase nutritious cornerstone Nations oversees level through its Service FNS agencies administer state levels Their responsibilities include determining distributing Who receive Anyone meets requirements get Household income resources certain limits reviewed allows deductions like housing costs child support childcare household may assets Households member age older Assets count toward home vehicle SSI Temporary Needy TANF Where find computer quickly qualify prescreening tool available web site wwwfoodstampsstepusdagov You call able phone office Davidson operates tollfree want mail does mean taking them away else another Everyone applies determined statelocal taken USDAs How Milk All Its Worth doing presentations groups Below talking points used structure Feel free modify your presentation needs all situation weve had sacrifice buying something because pay defray foods youre likely hard choices between eating right paying essentials known small amount buy afford Because entitlement card called Transfer Other wont slide machine just debit credit most major groceries sell They some farmers markets including specific vendors Farmers Market cannot items toilet paper detergent cigarettes alcohol depends family DHS thinks enough basic within days any should process begins filling application pick Human located Ave North NashvilleDavidson County ways well accessing internet Just look link says forms left hand side obtain either calling After schedule interview letter telling date time transportation issues see copies verification identification fax drop off Recertification happens months case answer questions monitor Make sure update caseworker let him her change Sometimes Contacting require persistent times leaving messages until regarding disagree made Know money Thank very much based monthly gross looks shelter prepare together Check chart below how lists maximum each Gross makes taxes things deducted Use NOTE SOMEONE THE HOUSEHOLD OVER DISABLED THEY MAY ABLE GET STAMPS EVEN THEIR INCOME HIGHER olderor membermay vehicles think Another option worksheet following page Worker screen requirement ablebodied adults nonworking adult three during period younger specifics take Manual httpwwwtennesseegovhumanservadfamfsmanpdf Prescreening website httpsfabenefitsdhstngovvipwebsitesignupservletpagenamehomepage Monthly Earned Add Size Max Subtract Expense Deduction Net Standard size totexp exp Medical Expenses Dependent Care Costs Child Support Payments Adjusted Find Total Shelter Rent Mortgage Fire Home Property Tax Telephone homeless enter standard deduction Utility Allowance max proven greater SUA instead heating cooling included pays water sewage rents separate apartment larger residence contributes common utility bill EXCESS SHELTER COSTS Take Figure Excess cap full found step figuring least MONTHLY NET Compare Chart Multiply round next dollar form figures Allotment Maximum ALLOTMENT minimum figure shown negative depending begin uses Competence competence refers understand interact diverse backgrounds Diversity means different nationalities ethnic religious includes gender living disabilities extent integrated mainstream American culture Steps Being Culturally Sensitive Application Process professional development training frontline staff diversity cultural linguistic Share articles materials Emphasize customer service courtesy Accurate provided respectful timely manner Ensure everyone aware outside exist appropriate Develop written handling situations procedural nature such TTY languageline services interpreters Tips Communicating With Clients heart learning communicate effectively Here few tried true suggestions yourself put own personal biases aside Keep open mind conclusions speaks accent nativeborn citizen learn speaking demonstrates respect understanding competency Establish rapport cultures establish type relationship discussing business Taking extra moments individual hisher enormous difference run While developing refrain topics relationships behaviors misinterpreted practice avoid jokes displaying questionable posters artwork workspace what native language Speak document httpwwwfnsusdagovfspoutreachtranslationshtm languages words Give clients point speak spot Respect space meet potential sit feel comfortable allow choose distance Similarly casually tapping touching perceived too familiar Identify maker influential parties decisions discuss members Send message serve conduits received schoolfor instance summer programs However caution must parent brings meeting interpreter informally convey casual conversation government meaning technical Also front Ask listen answers Asking shows really interested say his perspectives But interrupt client try mouth reluctant authority Explain asking clarification acceptable follow correctly understood openended ensure adequately Learn greetings titles commonly encounter Write down People confuse spoken Eight Common Mistakes Avoid Disrupting schedules conducting education activities Dismissing preferences customs traditions health Assuming others perceive same socializing matters Conducting interviews setting better discussed behind closed doors Misreading silence confusion lack knowledge Allow short reflection Rather probe Ignoring importance factors position Making assumptions stereotypes Examples Hispanic surname She arrives communitysponsored workshop she approaches signin table gives name promptly asked wait moment slowly loud voice immediately knows assumes gone bilingual Although pleased translators wishes AfricanAmerican stops booth citywide festival asks notices lives predominately section town location area infuriates live correct Doing Communities Color Elderly Individuals Living Disabilities These Are similar willing address could inlanguage fully Has research conducted highlights effective reaching population Can rely give insights Taken Competency Dash Medley Ideas Immigrants Refugees Policy group noncitizens noncitizen Noncitizens outright without having immigrant normal Noncitizen nationals born Samoa Swains Island Indians Canada Members Indian tribes Section SelfDetermination Education Act Hmong Highland Laotian helped military Vietnam era legally spouses surviving dependent Qualified waiting above fit criteria Granted asylum Immigration Naturalization INA admitted Deportation withheld Cuban Haitian entrant Amerasian Foreign Operations Export Financing Related Appropriations Lawful Permanent Resident LPR connection veteran active duty spouse after qualified belong heshe otherwise earned credited quarters status Paroled conditional entry effect prior Battered battered petition pending Oct Continuing once reaches conditions Lawfully Aug payments disability blindness Project httpwwwfoodstampshelporgfactsimmigrationaspx Remove Copy Looking YOUR HOME YOU account Usted puede ser elegible para recibir estampillas comida usted contesta las siguientes preguntas residente del condado
Opening New Doors to Ending Hunger: Out-of-Office Food Stamp Applications…	Tim Shadix	2010	Field Reports	Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, Oakland	Opening New Doors to Ending Hunger: Out-of-Office Food Stamp Applications in California documents how county agencies and community-based organizations around the state are partnering to increase application… Read more “Opening New Doors to Ending Hunger: Out-of-Office Food Stamp Applications in California”	Emerson Fellow
Struggling for Sustenance: Barriers to SNAP/Food Stamps in Santa Clara…	Etan Newman	2010	Field Reports	Advocates (including legal advocates), Policymakers, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients	California, Domestic, San Jose	Struggling for Sustenance: Barriers to SNAP/Food Stamps in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties details the hardships eligible households face in trying to access food stamps. Based… Read more “Struggling for Sustenance: Barriers to SNAP/Food Stamps in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties”	Emerson Fellow	Struggling for Sustenance Food Stamp ProgramSNAP Access Barriers Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Etan Newman Emerson National Hunger Fellow Second Harvest Bank February TABLE CONTENTS Executive Summary Acknowledgments Introduction Methodology Interviews with social service professionals volunteers Surveys food recipients Follow interviews Collecting analyzing the data Survey Results Population surveyed Difficulties past applicants those who have never applied Program across both counties Local barriers County Recommendations Addressing Federal Government USDA State Governments Human Services AgencySocial Agency Social SHFB Partners Suggestions Further Research Conclusion Appendix Questions Partner Agencies Geographic Issue Briefs EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The FSP known nationally Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP crucial component Californias safety net helping more than million Californians nearly residents put nutritious table has provided particularly vital support during recent recession rising unemployment led increase participants statewide between September Yet many eligible households still not participate program most suggests that California ranks second last among all states participation rate commissioned Congressional Center conduct sixmonth research project prevent families two from accessing This report presents findings study Drawing partner agencies well surveys clients lowincome community members receive identifies local access provides recommendations inform SHFBs outreach advocacy partnerships collected lack information about commonlycited barrier Other significant include Verification documents required prove income deductions citizenship Fears immigrants will impact their current future immigration status Low literacy potential Quarterly reporting requirements Stigma welfare Complex changing eligibility rules Understaffed county offices little time assist individual navigate application process Some are limited specific geographic regions These Transportation office Stigmatization clerks certain grocery stores Lack EBT vendors Pescadero homeless individuals paperwork related case Budget Project Within Reach Strategies Increasing Participation December httpwwwcbporg also steps can taken decisionmakers federal state partners Governmental Reducing documentation verifications Eliminating fingerimaging requirement Ensuring full staffing workers Optingin waiver facetoface interview Trainings concerns Making materials available languages other English Spanish communitybased help training organizations assistance developing nonprint radio Doctors schools places worship WIC publicizing andor prescreening Immigration law experts advocates participating events reduce immigrationrelated myths encouraging accept concludes suggesting further necessary quantify each identified indepth effectiveness various methods would focus refine its efforts ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS deeply indebted contributed production this insight questions Cindy McCown Senior Director Programs was driving force behind supplied her wealth knowledge inspiring passion increasing Anna Olsen Associate allowed aspects Banks work facilitated contacts Mayra Tapia Outreach Coordinator served translator meticulous editor constant source born experience Team shared anecdotes field tag along observe action huge thanks Luz Ayala willingness brave wind rain facilitate survey dedicated multilingual joined effort Thanks Jonathan Doherty layout final issue briefs thankful staff following took out hectic schedules share propose ideas improvement Many observations contained though does reflect views any one organization All errors misrepresentations mine alone COME Lutheran Cabrillo Unified School District Coastside Farmers Markets Hope Collective Roots Daly City Community Partnership Collaborative Ecumenical Concilio Emergency Housing Consortium Fair Oaks First Presbyterian Church Jose Gilroy Gloria Dei Lords Pantry InnVision Institute Development Interfaith Council Economics Justice Legal Aid Lincoln Living Loving Education Loaves Fishes Macedonia God MidPeninsula Mountain View Our Lady Guadalupe Pacifica Resource People Who CareCrossroads Christian Pie Ranch Pillar Ridge Puente Costa Sur Rahima Foundation Redwood Salvation Army Sacred Heart Presbytery Labor AFLCIO Maria Urban Ministry Santee Neighborhood Action Shelter Network Society Vincent Paul South Josephs Family Louise Hospital Health Benefits Sunnyvale West Valley Women Infants Children WICSan appreciative allowing tour facilities learn gather intake supervisors grateful opportunity meet strong proud people throughout sharing personal stories struggle Finally note Aileen Carr received period fellowship With guidance been able minute details area while keeping eyes larger story hunger poverty United States INTRODUCTION paid part bill using benefits Known federallyfunded now nationwide equivalent every eight Americans four American children primarily nutrition aiming combat providing modest buying healthy Each month use Electronic Transfer card similar debit purchase farmers markets climb numbers insecure country gained media attention lifesaving millions Between skyrocketing number increased For become pillar only protection against chronic seen steep rise bringing total receiving through around same meaning almost risen recently effect remains unmeasured Still clear yet According Service FNS Department Agriculture government agency which administers FSPSNAP worse Policy Advocates CFPA estimates incomeeligible Stamps participated found combined may but did Because funded spent loss economic activity due low rates exceeds year Recognizing importance way end our began apply years Jason DeParle Robert Gebeloff Use Soars Fades New York Times November httpwwwnytimescom Reaching Those Need Rates httpfnsusdagov Lost Dollars Empty Plates httpwwwcfpanet team directly assisted thousands applying informed countless national antihunger pushing changes overcome continue discourage trusted leader fight publicize collective faced working simultaneously muchneeded depth account dozens providers completed leverages unique position close ties aims collect provide ontheground evidence education detailing countylevel improve giving voice stakeholders including hopes allow perspective influence wider debate thereby better serve need METHODOLOGY qualitative nature were combination SeptemberDecember agencybased aimed background demographic makeup communities within extent services currently involved roughly relied set included interviewees own assessment suggestions how could see list random rather generated collaboration relations nine first exclusively connected snowball method suggested contact then used find some whom had connection Most occurred oneonone format few conducted regularlyscheduled meeting responses Meetings small collection themselves firsthand Why What difficult parts Both identify assessing reasons begin understanding dynamics Which completing why withdraw onetime reapplying should they initially denied terminated locations distribution direct distributions such Produce Mobile sites pantries chosen because presence tend long lines where waiting standing answer One additional site center Language classes women entirely voluntary actual perceived reward given completion facilitators copy questionnaires sometime Facilitators asked participant either openended multiple choice answers freedom conceiving chose general recorded assume particular level However requested write Written spoke Vietnamese Russian Mandarin translate them There attempt three common location follow whose seemed representative sample especially detailed done order obtain accounts into confusion inherent difficulties negotiating complex Responses providervolunteer analyzed alongside others quotations form geographicbased results coded based themes these codescheme below Previous Applicants How you OfficeCountyMedical Worker Doctor Medical Professional ProviderCommunityBased Org TVRadio FriendFamily Member Did get Yes Was easy Easy Difficult paperworkmany questionstoo transportationdistance wait trouble getting confusing Paperworkdocumentation Makingkeeping appointment Unreturned phone calls didnt know trustHeard bad rumors Confusedupset counted benefit Didnt speak language Nothing Are stamps removedsuspended dont themIm over ineligible asset test scared might SSI explanation decision Would recommend friend Participants think youre restrictions too high family job havent heard pay back take your kids military Too requirementsintrusive themleaving enough good They helpful misuse Receiving impacts Youyour Your army anything change make More Improving accesseasier processless Include undocumented Raise Remove fingerprinting situation life Ill SURVEY RESULTS Though population even broad draw conclusions board Below broken down region Where Taken Region Percentage Total Number North SMC Central SCC East MilpitasAlviso TOTAL addition evenly split Have ever before Past applicant Never discussion often focuses knowing experienced important main Hardships deter prompting withdrawals noshows initial later hardships again Indeed said longer represent substantial nonparticipating FSPeligible Additionally spreads word mouth tell neighbors friends worth supported Providing verification onerous Among majority recounted Likewise respondents nothing noted difficulty problem obtaining presenting When she couldnt stubs rental receipts respondent reported being reprimanded worker least suspected lying sent told hadnt calculations levels monitor Knowing amount check accuracy ensure less entitled mistake excess But determining impossible sure calculated correctly cited upset miscalculated feel knew correct ask send cut off Palo Alto mother five together months disability much Carlos resident Rules sponsorship legal misleading Deeming sponsors sponsor Poverty Guidelines count fact without signature worried failure optout nonsponsored household repercussions web option seem his despite Work lead Four mentioned Employment Training FSET adults discouraged finishing makes mandatory nonworking attend posed transportation problems recipient made another trust search employment decided hardship areas overall large example got fill returned withdrew Bruno qualified forget husband thought want stay home double times called saying actually very angry miscalculating possibility subset man having sleep outside SSA mail days row approved emergency easier likely describe described just somewhat needed Even seems suggest remained unhappy III what place avoiding Although largest group whether portion believed words suspect refrain hearing exist probably day buy groceries Despite half reason responded greatest theyd Dont timelengthy Only newly Pride myth negatively attempts citizen public charge persists negative hurt chances becoming citizens rumor false grow association cash aid CalWorks General Recipients considered when attempting adjust Unfortunately mistaken perception effects stoke fear immigrant Ive affect deterred intrusiveness unsure quicker intrusive wasnt always meant numerous theyve bring Others referring adult must fingerprinted filling Three felt normally spoken Chinese theyre Help Trustworthy dispel Information Sample Card CashOut create misconceptions qualify pressed revealed declared cant live someone receives Another third retired cases cashout disqualification rule misinterpreted disqualify swath simply expressed pregnant mothers Eight forcefully asserted owned person lives resource Instead sum intended cover disqualifies thats BARRIERS gathered point twocounty Knowledge potentially encourage confused unaware new elimination member Citizen mixedimmigration reach Literacy generally flyers posters written While works insurmountable house wealthiest living wealthy asking financial embarrassing previouslystable seek introduction cards conspicuous pride stood line pantry special supermarket everyone adds shame name attempted rebrand continues explain handout Documents complicated identity utilities child care bills explained weeks pull became gave expected swamped replaced affidavit cannot unnecessarily Reporting leads falling reapply fluctuates successful followed jobless termination quarterly overwhelming understand finding sending creates Unclear Denial Approval Letters denial letters mixedstatus letter submitted believe entire sometimes deemed parents probable call return closed denies SSIrecipients money inadequate expenses fixed grossincome guidelines possibly maximum rely Brown Bag represented elsewhere Iranian Filipino MiddleEastern native request translators hesitant frustration trying non speaking forms Sponsorship Requirements regulating sponsored misunderstood Requirement vocational workfare poses deterrent once ends Funding saw Combined budget cuts incredible strain applications statutory limit demand great spend desired former heightened fewer greater turnover decisions quality customer Homeless Significant populations face remain returning submit reports developed Restaurant elderly disabled hot restaurants meals Drug Felon Ineligibility Individuals convicted drug felony sale illegal drugs rest charges carries punishment felons punishes hisher felon calculation ineligibility disproportionate Isolated houses pockets hidden isolated Cupertino infrequent nearby professional easily accessible south according dispersed lower concentrated hiring freeze vacancy translates deficit backlog understaffing waits overburdened desirable store customers Benefit EBTusers convinced otherwise Isolation Coastsides isolation HSA outposted Half Moon Bay there device complete until postpone recertification extended automatic waivers Buses indirect oneway bus trip goes takes hours rotating periodically gaining raising awareness Residents absence consistent Main Street travel miles Cruz RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING gain Reduce unnecessary eliminating medical costs etc give private institute standard deduction amounts trained verify twoway certification Free Reduced Lunch USDAs certifies Level already certified partly Creative school districts highlight model programs Eliminate FingerImaging requires undergo fraud require uses reducing Fingerimaging increases stigma distrust Furthermore diverts Create plan move simplified CDSS longterm demanded biannually Such turn fluctuating incomes biannual Increase funding streamline Boards Supervisors HSASocial processed Optin Letter optin document workingpoor Move online workload scan email Francisco clearer approval noting persons emphasizing Current Clarifying believing whole Extend open HSASSA nights weekends Make convenient pickupdrop Provide Public Charge Eligibility advice concerned resources Conduct sensitivity like daytoday simulation purpose trainings CBOs refer instead penalizing wish look Pilot fulltime placed Core screen caseworkers collaborate enter fairlycompensated Expand capabilities Cantonese Tagalog Farsi Arabic develop improving segments marginalized Continue expanding restaurant cook expanded signs delineate Outpost Morgan Hill Martin Outposted Providers distribute promotional hold conjunction Religious clergy health Gaining basic learning quick tools FAST tool preparing frontline pilot Trainer regulations tasked central train trainer cultivate organize signup event prescreened answered spot break nonprofit groups beforehand individually Then adjoining room far comfortable videos print utilize mass spread acceptance menus Income FPL Schools target toward putting free district text Migrant prescreen centers supplement foods extra intakes let churches regular announcements Faith Clergy leaders administrators doctors educate patients nutritional value advisors promote Their associated security quickly Centers located hospitals insurance step immigrationlaw bust informational sessions fellow lawyers dispense accurate equal treatment users pressure storeowners Stores reputation poor pressured policies held accountable sign Meal select cooked advantage lowbudget Subway Quiznos SUGGESTIONS FURTHER RESEARCH referenced potentiallyeligible road blocks objective anecdotal presented here assess widespread analysis factors age race ethnicity gender contribute Statistical policy success strategies build term guide marshalling involvement CONCLUSION generator Thousands hungry overwhelmingly culturally appropriate active dollars economy creating jobs stimulating growth turning result accessed Behind lie struggling survive hundreds stimulus lost Understanding fearful documenting ways inaccessible next Decision makers enact streamlining nonparticipants Communitybased coordinate concerted towards lowliteracy raise APPENDIX Name _________________________________ Professionals Title ___________________________________________________ agencys mission hear Location availability EBTfriendly supermarkets publicity bank visited impression ideal world measures stamp remove interested Any suggestionsthoughtsideas Can Contact info please THIS BACK Explain willing talk totally confidential WILL NOT YES Applicant yes From changed Applied Before recibe estampillas comida ahora solicitado pasado favor esta encuesta nunca las por reverso este formulario Como entero Recibio ayuda del Banco Comida para llenar solicitud Fue facil dificil proceso Porque Tuvo problemas transportacion dia entrevista Que parte obtener encontro confuso Esta recibiendo porque recomendaria programa amigo usted dispuesto hablar mas con miembro Nosotros queremos saber gente solicita informacion sera confidencial compartida gobierno Sus respuestas nos ayudaran mejorar gustaria nosotros sobre experiencia escriba nombre numero telefono alguien pondra contacto Encuesta Estampillas Solicitante Pasado aplicado ahorita Recibe familia donde Usted cree que califica escuchado bueno malo solicitar recibir quien oido esto debe cambiar quiera alquien banco Para personas han combats Countys leading spurred since brief zeroin programmatic Calif SOUTH SANTA CLARA COUNTY city Garlic Capital World includes smaller unincorporated migrant farmworkers join permanent factoryworking growing season suburbanites choose commute census guideline Bas Source Healthy GIS Map httpwwwcnngisorg Based httpcnngisorg serves Confusion irregular missed appointments depends farm factoryworkers insidious connect criminalization shelter armory opens winter miss cooking Reports Obtaining claims Filling near Oaxacan different dialect making Office reduced come finally blessing gotten explaining twopronged theyll picked ICE jeopardize legalization Hillbased NovemberDecember Data per expansion opportunities CommunityBased Organizations Superintendents classroom space nervous coming church pastor hesitation commitment looks forward Monterra Village Apartments effective Cal CENTRAL dominated populous Silicon neighborhoods highest concentration tract category carry rebuild devastating suffer rent notes Distribution Sites Its culture narrative faithbased brochures Latino That parking mobile unit percentage Refer charts outline restrictive Documentation Required gross lunch Prove
Harnessing Youth Voice in the Fight Against Hunger: The Role…	Megan Mills-Novoa	2010	Field Reports	School Staff, Students, Youth	Albuquerque, Domestic, New Mexico	Harnessing Youth Voice in the Fight Against Hunger: The Role of Youth in Evaluating Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs Within Albuquerque Public Schools provides an overview of Albuquerque… Read more “Harnessing Youth Voice in the Fight Against Hunger: The Role of Youth in Evaluating Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs Within Albuquerque Public Schools”	Emerson Fellow	Harnessing Youth Voice the Fight Against Hunger The role youth evaluating federal nutrition assistance programs within Albuquerque Public Schools Taylor Cyr Grade Megan MillsNovoa Bill Emerson National Fellow New Mexico Community Foundation Elev Acknowledgments would like thank students who participated some aspect this project Specifically Samuel Ochoa Alex Rodriguez Cinthia Salazar Paolo Perez Isabella Perales Alfredo Perea LaVette Martinez Shyann Cordero Brianna Williams involved Initiative and advisory class Tamara Lopez for sharing their thoughts ideas Daniel Lau immeasurable support editorial contributions also Lindsay Theo Nora Chavez Parry Silcox Martha Sousa Lastly Kathy Sullivan Shana McDavis Conway mentorship guidance Miriam Passman Jessica Sayers Table Contents Executive Summary Childhood Food Security Insecurity Experiences with Methods Defining Interviews School Breakfast Program Lunch Translating Feedback into Positive Change Conclusion Notes Purpose Study This report seeks highlight importance voices focusing majority evaluative processes used USDA Nutrition Service school districts assess serving are quantitative measures meals served program participation rates These assessment tools not incorporate student perceptions these ontheground efficacy discusses engaging consulting when assessing mechanisms gathering such data objective provide staff district administrators schoollevel cafeteria managers organizers working environment resource advocating incorporation voice well example how can collected interpreted Key Findings interviewed identified hunger significant problem community that affects ability peers themselves learn develop Students three main causes joblessness family instability lack access nutritious foods expressed breakfast was important learning though perception did correlate need utilizing highlighted issues associated contribute underutilization eligible stigma low food quality inconvenience universally felt lunch better serve more had free reduced systems Child recession deepened unemployment continued rise insecurity reached its highest levels since began collecting national security Children have been disproportionately affected current all children were insecure compared household average alarmingly high rate among jeopardizes future Numerous studies shown higher risk health developmental problemsiii Christy Bird Federal Women Infants WIC Supplemental Assistance SNAP NSLP Adult Care CACFP SBP work insure throughout able caloric nutritional needs met Through millions American they otherwise unable receive however reach due implementation outreach Sydney Sandoval order identify ways which essential provided space present perspectives around them young communities identifying areas improvement seldom included evaluation exclusion from disservice nation rely fulfill Mexican households experienced hardshipiv hardship defined Research Action Center FRAC money buy Poverty key cause living poverty averagev means roughly one quarter under line Recent two times needed meet familys basic meaning even than becoming experiencing hardshipvi Floripa Olguin evident number presence utilization component insuring Approximately third population lives making largest city state Due prevalence especially crucial based effective providing public nonprofit schools residential childcare institutions commodities reimbursement snacks guidelines Free below Reduced between linevii year enrolled APS those through NSLPviii most elements Isabell Stephenson inclusion element understanding successes shortcomings effort engage diverse experience variety strategies preparing group approximately hundred invited participate photovoice focused everyday relationship teenagers photos presented images Nazhoni Cunejo Additionally four focus groups held middle discussions what things done help part writing definition large piece paper placed classroom activity called Popular Knowledge allowed share personal popular definitions way understand Scott Schrader followed oneonone interviews about has suggestions could Particularly relevant excerpts interview transcripts organized follow themes Following each theme short analysis feedback What does mean sometimes having enough wanting where you might hungry empty stomach Being Want Need eat When want Not something your growls Because tells Going without sometime eating Sarah Marzulli think issue because parents kids dont job someone People maybe dad left home divorce Diego Reyes Karem Malagon happening often now there jobs There anybody here going affect grow older They growing people but stop much junk healthier That probably why keep getting hungrier Junk doesnt really fill will tastes good poor lot live stuff then Our human body survive wont healthy wouldnt life ERROR stackunderflow OFFENDING COMMAND STACK
Considering the Costs of Senior Hunger and the Benefits of…	Meisha McDaniel	2010	Field Reports	Seniors, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities	Domestic, Washington, DC	Considering the Costs of Senior Hunger and the Benefits of Federal Nutrition Programs explores factors affecting the food security of older D.C. residents and the impact of… Read more “Considering the Costs of Senior Hunger and the Benefits of Federal Nutrition Programs”	Emerson Fellow	Considering the Costs Senior Hunger and Benefits Federal Nutrition Programs Washington Why Investment Food More Important Now Than Ever February Meisha McDaniel Bill Emerson National Fellow Table Contents Executive Summary Acknowledgements Findings Part Call ActionConsidering Insecurity Introduction What How Many Seniors Are atRisk Being Insecure Health Outcomes Associated with Characteristics Put for InsecureError Bookmark not defined There Connection between Income Error Trends Projections HungerError Response Elderly SNAP Participation Stamp ReceiptError III Survival FittestEconomic Security among Extent Distribution DCError Methodology Financial Factors Preventing Older Adults from Acquiring Erosion Retirement Savings Gaps Care The Cost Housing Price Transportation Access Related District Connections Community Consumption Patterns Household Chronic DiseaseError Obesity Diabetes Economic Impact Columbia CommunityBased Available Supplemental Assistance Program SNAPFood Stamps Commodity CSFP Farmers Market SFMNP ENP Congregate Meals Friends HomeDelivered HDMs NonGovernmental Strategic Outreach Can Relieve Improve Households Coordinate Expand Leveraging Existing Resources Conclusion recognition food insecuritycommonly known hungerhas been forefront public dialogue nation struggles recover rising unemployment rates mass foreclosures prices Anecdotal accounts swelling lines soup kitchens pantries offices across were confirmed when United States Department Agricultures Research Service ERS released its annual survey domestic hunger found that insecurity had peaked demonstrated highest reported since report was first developed two landmark studies Wheels Association America Foundation MOWAAF highlighting prevalence trends consequences individuals older prompting initiate own campaign end senior Using information provided within this investigation roughly million people age estimated have experienced some form based national patterns figure actually expected much higher date application led inquiry how overlapping effects recent economic crisis aging Baby Boomers reaching Medicare eligibility budgetary crunch facing government agencies would impact now Districts near future This aims uncover connections sociological causes limited access Washingtonians development nutritionrelated chronic illnesses potential savings garnered investing seniorserving nutrition programs paperless benefits administration developing system nutritional assessment referral address needs elderly clients who are increasingly choosing remain community after retirement place Testimony Long Term Ombudsman Committee Whole which charged affairs claimed convinced seriously focused ready meet upcoming demand current service network July noted declining participation there lot work left done hungry adults made possible generous support technical assistance staff Congressional Center CHC Solutions DCHS Action FRAC like extend gratitude volunteers following organizations shared their time knowledge Arthur Capper sites Carver Terrace East Capitol Street Aging Iona Services Special thanks out invaluable feedback encouragement guidance well field research informed Alexandra Ashbrook Dara Cooper Rachel Robert Egger Wanda Flibbonds Gregory Foy Amy Johnson Kimberly Perry Joni Podschun Kristin Roberts Katie Vinopal Ayanna Williams Selected Facts tied Mississippi poverty rate least residents Hispanic employed rent tend than percent average all ages Local observing show certain groupsAfricanAmericans females widows did complete high schooltend disproportionately impacted half spent more income level used determine affordable housing oneinten lack health insurance Residents Wards live areas grocery stores purveyors fresh Body Mass Index diabetes levels rest city spend six times care same excellent very good annually total costs seniors diseases particularly cardiovascular disease prevalent general adult population predicted cost approximately dollars respectively rapid technological innovation eradication life expectancy steadily increasing men women years longer born ago However millions struggling acquire satisfies fruits difficult reap over five citizens atrisk later problems cohort coupled fuel many especially those living fixed incomes demands being able quality nutritious spans beyond palpable such obesity undernutrition can also lead depression affected premature displacement inflict excessive burdens make significant proportion emergency recipients but historically underrepresented summary explore demographics often overlooked characteristics associated heightened vulnerability President American Society UCLA Professor Fernando TorresGil ultimately felt everyone Malnutrition exacerbating disability decreasing resistance infection extending hospital stays caregivers worry caregiving entire country pays related increase complication mortality light substantial expansion coming escalating impetus proactive addressing thus preventable utilization both urgent essential For purposes observed along continuum ranging having rely socially unacceptable methods acquiring stealing scavenging obtaining services feeling anxious about deprived due limitations exhibiting involuntary recurrent prolonged disrupted eating because household lacks necessary resources Agriculture UDSA uses term describe condition scarcity intermittently terminology replaced phrase though applicable apt describing physical pain deficiencies resulting experience Throughout variety terms will diminished interchangeably USDA has usage acknowledging availability households Reviews See Holben concept definition relationship httpwwwnationalacademiesorgcnstatConcept_and_Definition_of_Hunger_Paperpdf further explanation topic measurement different ERSUSDA Measuring httpwwwersusdagovBriefingFoodSecuritymeasurementhtm High securityHouseholds anxiety consistently accessing adequate Marginal quantity intake substantially reduced Low securityat risk hungerHouseholds desirability diets normal Very low securityAt during year one members lacked money other data Current Population Survey CPS Core Module groundbreaking reports revealed depth severity Over describes periods where supply uncertain these sampled suffered According updated study analyzed incidence rose markedly relies Ziliak Gunderson Causes Consequences Future Prepared Poverty University Kentucky Inc available httpDocumentDocid Differences Rural Urban Areas httpwwwmowaaorgDocumentDocid decade progressed additional security bringing estimation around three Although purport less vulnerable likely secure nonelderly highly diverse dynamic example yaxis Figure portrays although growth decline societal factors generation recession consistent actual number depicted right Source Excerpted Nord Persons Family Economics Review Issue httpwwwcnppusdagovPublicationsFENRVnfenrvnpdf inadequate include immune response impairment function institutionalization activity risks coronary heart Even marginally category indicating severe face threats increased likelihood poor fair greater activities daily chances suffering energy lower intakes major vitamins Nationally most insecure white NonHispanic under retired disabled metro receive grandchild home All remaining constant increases attributes below line AfricanAmerican Latino never completed school unemployed divorced separated renting isolated holds liquid wealth net worth unique groups tends evident demographic categories These note social isolation effect size comparable magnitude 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An Assessment of the Child & Adult Care Food Program…	Donna Leuchten	2010	Field Reports	Families, School Staff, Students	Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	An Assessment of the Child & Adult Care Food Program After-School Supper in Milwaukee Public Schools examines the impact of the supper meal on students, families, and… Read more “An Assessment of the Child & Adult Care Food Program After-School Supper in Milwaukee Public Schools”	Emerson Fellow	Assessment the CACFP Supper Program Milwaukee Public Schools Donna Leuchten Congressional Hunger Fellow February Page Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND History Federal Regulations AfterSchool Suppers Importance Activities Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act CNR METHODOLOGY RESULTS Meals Served and Demographics Typical Day MPS Site Meal Logistics Plate Waste Observation Opinions Food Impact Students Behavior Programming Families Staff Usefulness Knowledge Kohls Sponsorship OutofState Models AMPS Model MAJOR FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Executive Summary The Adult Care focuses providing meals low income children elderly adults while care facilities Through all afterschool providers have ability serve snacks enrolled enrichment programs students under years old select states meal are able began utilizing program suppers when piloted four supper sites pilot served free charge required additional funding succeed Since then has expanded schools Also October Wisconsin was added number Task Force assessed determine its impact stakeholders Afterschool Community Learning Center staff kitchen employees building service workers parents were included assessment also considered financial well summary various outofstate models major findings this include regulations requiring components including sides may contribute waste option saves many lowincome families money majority positive opinions Building perform tasks due but not receiving time complete current federal reimbursement rate does cover costs for some city governments become sponsors maximizing atrisk participation their communities Introduction According United States Department Agriculture USDA percent American million households experienced food insecurity methodology uses measure hunger report that fall into very security category meaning they multiple indicators reduced intake disruptive eating patterns Many those experiencing President Obama Vice Biden announced during campaign ending childhood priority May press release recognized link childrens development negative effects childs health behavior physical strategy utilizes antipoverty plan commitments build upon nutrition achieve goal During recession unemployment reached nationally more been relying than ever before Enrollment Supplemental Assistance SNAP formerly titled Stamps seen great increases enrollment with close benefits Participation Women Infants Children WIC increased over one since total individuals Schoolbased trends show need National School Lunch increase who qualify price which now make lunch Breakfast serving Although benefiting millions school hours stop summer enables across country eligible after This essential meet Obamas ensure receive healthy snack lets out day Services Economic Research Household Security Report httpwwwfnsusdagovcgaPressReleasesPRhtm FNSUSDAgov accessed December For America Tackling Domestic httpobamacdnnetcbfdeee_xumbnnupdf BarackObamacom Ibid Overview ERSUDSAgov httpwwwersusdagovBriefingSNAP httpwwwfnsusdagovpdwicmainhtm Data important task One three lives poverty With large urban district largest where approximately priced Beginning Fall help Stores twentyfive study identify best practices areas possible programming improvement Current observed interviews conducted Census Survey Censusgov httpwwwcensusgovacswwwProductsindexhtml Instruction Statistics Programs dpiwigov httpdpiwigovfnsprogstathtml Background dates back Congress established Special Service SFSPFC Law created threeyear extended another supplied grants provide outside both child Throughout history amended greatly notable changes separated CCFP Summer growing Omnibus Budget Reconciliation made cuts age limited eligibility Eligible adult cares Older Americans Two later name changed reflect addition allowing still excluded consider passed Healthy first group high rates violence drug alcohol abuse Under extension could reimbursements however denied Agricultural Risk Protection named two reimburses Connecticut Delaware Illinois Maryland Michigan Missouri Nevada New York Oregon Pennsylvania Vermont West Virginia District Columbia became most recently Legislative httpwwwfnsusdagovcndCareRegsPolicyLegislationhistoryhtm FRAC Resource FRACorg httpwwwfracorgafterschoolsuppershtml overseen FNS administered state departments DPI responsible monitoring visiting provides centers homeless shelters nutritious these must criteria having qualifying Reimbursement vary determined paid adjusted yearly inflation component every Snacks July through June Rates LunchSupper Snack Free Reducedprice Paid requirements set guidelines require following milk servings fruits andor vegetables grains protein Fact Sheet httpdpiwigovfnscacfphtml entirety unlike take offered them policy designed needed Boys Girls Clubs CLC order bought prepared However only covered Club agreed pay remaining successful year growth provided expensive disqualified aged fell Outside although reimbursed sliding scale based how categorized granted subsidize equipment purchase vending machines dispensing approved foods used reimburse purchases assistance locations throughout Rural Development Drug Administration Related Agencies Appropriations signed law full each located map below shows site displays percentage living census tract line level makes Open All Legislation OpenCongressorg wwwopencongressorgbillall January DRAFT After extremely keep safe constructive environment believed associated higher academic achievement greater interest education improved self image attendance risktaking especially middle Each involved includes Out Greater members likely graduate from less drink proficient math compared other youth volunteer give community revisits legislation five reauthorize improve ensures proper necessary lead scheduled expire September six month new deadline moved March Three bills introduced would directly affect Association Administrators Educationcom wwweducationcom Brian Scharfenberger email Bill Name Number Description Flexibility Expand Allows instead incentive encourage participate Ensuring Yearround EASY Access round Balancing Expands within bill allow eliminating allows breakfast III Methodology impacts gather information surveyed face person had sharing anecdote about inperson beginning end accompany observations surveys data collected student demographic Finally advocates department contacted currently AtRisk Waiver phone completed between winter Approximately totaling Questions focused liked favorite least habits survey parental consent form distributed visit available English Spanish allowed request see copy Student Parental Consent Appendices pages asked representing completing regarding effect work Worker input bilingual commented impacted family Parent Appendix page surveying observation procedure records entire process method checkout estimated wait documented Remaining items seven amount main course wasted leftover worker interviewed either unwillingness temporary substitute unable answer questions accurately shared get better sense exact demographics categories being younger ages assessing looked Six chosen waiver operate results constraints per subjective nature derived reporting half sampling convenience limitations useful feedback key MPSs supported value document difficulties implementing glimpse cities successfully implement Results broken sections section will depth detail operated Details plate discussed second present different assess utilize risk why impactful others levels Figure breakdown Income Breakdown Enrolled same cost whose earn months reports These billed grant reimbursable structured similar ways Below timeline typical bell rings brought cafeteria grade say computer grab handed graders depending walk enter digit PIN called throw trash helpers start picking wiping down tables benches received filling ready concentrate hour homework enjoy gym art game room Most shortly activity engage activities typically counted claimed purchasing inputted FastLane point match record Because gives extra energy nourish brains power methods sold older use assigned Some yet memorized numbers selling popular search software last Other searching homeroom classroom creating cheat sheet names PINs swipe cards Not scanner can scanned goes inputs computers using rosters found efficient fit participating stagger times class come avoid long little waiting example lined roster easier quicker larger expedite count electronically communicated office night Those reformatted format entered DPIs website operating difficult They rank indicating easy extreme difficulty lot kids wouldnt want eat because dont realize got excited Kitchen Staffs Opinion Reporting Process Very Easy Neutral Difficult create administrative prepare counts formatted claim Higher anecdotally said learning developing nutritional intended standards offer That case means refuse part even like restricts leaving Anecdotal evidence suggests policies raise concerns decided much eaten When trays left Fully Eaten consumed Partially Wasted did consume any consumption pattern Total Consumption Trends fully Thirty eight partially often Main Course Containing meat cheese peanut butter source Twenty Side sometimes starch Only mean scenarios completely given giving reduce Milk white chocolate strawberry Fortyfive Unopened cartons disposed Besides should share thought flexibility Likability menu consists rotating schedule sample know prefer Parents terms score parent strongly disliked neutral represent ratings gave Like Strongly Dislike reported feel ranked likability Anecdotally handful suggested coordinated particular side next there lack variety believe likes presents rankings answers Eight responses ones you never always illustrates What your Favorite Foods top chicken nuggets mozzarella pizza dippers Least Chicken Nuggets Mozzarella Pizza Dippers Cheese Hamburger Macaroni Quesadilla Peanut Butter Jelly Uncrustable Hot Ham Sandwich Pepperoni Stuffed Grilled chose jelly uncrustables item hot ham sandwiches Nutritional Value substantial Both think Similar rating system asking indicate respondent felt met needs Overwhelmingly response Meets Needs meets Twelve ranking staffs opinion Forty Slightly quarter scores Quantity meant enough satisfy too produce Again represents perfect Amount Enough Perfect Too Much believes youngest slightly oldest overall good compromise ideal question quantity resemble Sixtytwo size appropriate few hungry preferred sma ller mea sch ool satisfying noticed change comments comfortable answering home takes away Workers Observations Comments Being Hungry More Same answered fewer Twentyone hearing indicated examined suitable options positively affected Eighty negatively measurable Ninetyeight Overall noticeable difference Attention Attendance Decreased Change Increased attention shown saw guarantee necessity ate usually energize controlled Answers Having Another Night Will tonight receives lighter Based leave fill gap Does save Saves Family Money saving benefit Even though eats again Thank arguably factor adding load possibly sizeable welcomed entering supervising ensuring clean cleaning duty Hours How Thirteen decreased routine burden adds working employee preparing wipe Unlike decrease worked helpful floor dinner understand thirds Workload taking closer look comparison visible responded workload While rush worried considering affects usefulness utilized Useful kid respondents find Responses greatest Eleven without towards early media inform support Television radio online print advertisements aware knew role unaware informed making Fewer sponsorship looking Forces marketing occurred jumped dramatically played State model districts opportunity sponsor maximum closely spends production adequately Costs Cost Labor Rate Loss loss losses averages City Chicago conjunction dependent open budget approvals principals cold starting rather NSLP type projected Baltimore League local nonprofit contracts private vender deliver delivered daily smaller independently Kansas Neighborhood groups faith organizations purchased Harvesters bank Kids Caf onethird settings modeled preparation Delivered comes public organization chooses subm

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