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| Integrating Food Access & Affordable Housing | Melanie Meisenheimer | 2015 | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Residents of Public Housing | Domestic, Montpelier, Vermont | Integrating Food Access & Affordable Housing is a resource guide for food access programming in affordable housing communities. It includes best practices and existing models for gardens,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Integrating Food Access Affordable Housing Melanie Meisenheimer Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Vermont Conservation Board February Foreword The work and partnerships the VHCB positions nexus states major local food affordable housing antihunger stakeholders With funds awarded from Community Foundation has undertaken Initiative explore what more can done either through policy programming improve access nutritious for all Vermonters focused three target regions Brattleboro Rutland Northeast Kingdom where regional gatherings were convened possibility new deeper collaborations address insecurity communities Executive Summary come pride itself upon its vibrant economy but percent who struggle with fresh remain out reach Some chief obstacles buying fruits vegetables lowerincome include cost transportation lack knowledge skills needed purchase store prepare foods Vermonts rural character exacerbate these making especially difficult service providers households vice versa sector that serves approximately individuals are uniquely positioned help bridge divide between partnering other groups their make accessible not only financial stability tenants also quality life health community This document offers recommendations resources related informed informational interviews working both systems conversations residents results brainstorming hosted Johnsbury includes Best practices well examples existing models around state different types including Gardens Edible Landscaping Cooking Nutrition Education Supported Agriculture CSA Farm Shares Recommendations reducing waste charitable received ensuring enhances justice guide index contacts organizations which may offer support collaborative Insecurity For looking key issue According Department Agricultures data insecure meaning they unable consistently provide themselves families sufficient figure stands jarring contrast statewide success increasing production consumption agriculture attention nationally internationally recent years due successful development communitybased highest per capita number farmers markets CSAs farm nation leads School programs school gardens VHCBs conservation efforts Forest Viability Program such Organic Farming Association Intervale Center Plate Strategic Plan have played vital roles locally grown Whether this produced actually available however subject poll University Rural Studies found income barriers about third there twotiered system diet based widely promoted ideal benefits remained exclusive those necessary produce readily lower incomes Why integrate There close connection security Both basic needs family must account two become competing priorities tight budget Foodbanks America report conducted partnership Feeding clients Foodbank forced choose paying rent mortgage least once month period measured Based served months amounts familys ability pay directly improving one will necessarily clearest obstacle meeting poverty sense problem because people dont enough money purchases obvious part solution When longer overburdened expenses However specific component play even larger role obtain hindered host Among most persistent identified difficulties obtaining then further complicated purchasing preparation preservation items sure conducive accessing participating options Each type overcome mentioned above course every option good fit abilities desires should always take precedence That being said discussed potential environments using Collaboration area ripe expansion While few currently partner like Meals Wheels coordinated Area Agencies Aging many could Ninetythree surveyed responded specifically targets members felt transferrable sites Those variety forms several possibilities following series best selection some prevalent promising edible landscaping cooking nutrition education shares interests site simultaneously build enhance control own require leadership reliable sustainable Communal Plots limited green space communal garden plot than individual plots would amount model lessen demands diffusing responsibility upkeep maintenance Complications arise example conflicts decisionmaking plants grow organic nonorganic methods distribution harvested Having agreement conflict resolution process place agreed wish participate smooth over issues helpful ensure team willing Individual Where level resident interest skill permits single household maximum degree selfsufficiency interested able care Structure Leadership reliant handful highlyinvested very vulnerable turnover Without consistent source thrive couple fall apart One avenue dependent just volunteers contract distribute responsibilities among participants smaller populations schools Boys Girls Clubs Practices engagement colleges broaden pool invested added benefit building connections wider Continuous bring into form leaders Gardening intimidating concept little experience growing therefore increase buyin lessening intimidation factor giving confidence tend ties need structure Leaders peertopeer within invaluable resource Additional educational Garden Network UVM Extenstions Master Gardener Composter Populationbased considerations demographics considered design projects serve primarily elderly disabled accessibility Raised beds minimize bending waist proximity physical units convenient walkways easily water sources factors incorporating activities engage children instill appreciation familiarity rest lives GROW workshop Barre City Elementary Photo courtesy GFGM What saying Enthusiasm gardening varies greatly important elicit feedback when considering project stated feel too much effort payoff did share time was others empowering activity gave them tenant explained difference doesnt lets feed ourselves mother remarked her teenage daughter consumed far since had started reactions makes clear input sought beforehand determine whether desire Tools Physical Resources Basic soil first steps planning arent tools supplies prohibitive Providing supply checked made during specified hours way reduce possible small grant funding equipment VCGN listed VCGNs website wwwvcgnorg Case Study Highgate Apartments Highgates program integrates closely tied classes offered Good Medicine Residents want join learn fundamental crops herbs supported environment After request contained bed installed backyard begin individually works Thanks integration same staff teaches integral serving location meals childrens summer cited property management having boosted curb appeal pairs topic covered incorporates herbalism addition came realization often know how use Lessons strong focus seasonality teaching maximize seasonal donated stores class curriculum flexible adapted whom suffer dietrelated conditions diabetes heart disease Recipes prepared lessons generally gleaned helps keep costs down Because yearround multiyear been peer leader diffuse impact Contact instructor Sandra Lory mandalabotanicalsgmailcom Social Services Coordinator Doug Hemmings dhemmingsmaloneypropertiescom information Note lot enthusiasm your nonprofits funders approached great already exists racebased concerns complex contentious From perspective ideally culturally appropriate cases mean conventional retailbased supermarkets rather stigma attached oppressed social racial Americas long history exploiting agricultural labor subjugation denial land credit thing afford buy supermarket market leisure whose negative histories hobby another establish paradigm cannot retail prices expected instead viable pursue careful rely heavily ultimately unsustainable ineffective ignores population Here questions consider Are included implementation sunlight Will lowermaintenance introducing onto grounds foodproducing landscape built home reliably producing established Since designs purpose ornamental ways lowhanging fruit Maintenance order perennials relatively lowmaintenance Examples incorporated apples 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| Co-op Grocery Stores: More than Food | Building a Self-Determined… | Shaka Clark | 2014 | Field Reports | Communities of Color | Detroit, Domestic, Michigan | … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Coop Grocery Stores More than Food Building SelfDetermined Community Detroits North End Hallie Clark Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Field Site Detroit Black Security Network February Purpose not food desert issue does come from lack physical stores rooted unequal racial and economic system that produces the necessity for selfdetermined communities The DBCFSN black justice spearheading development squarefoot consumer cooperative grocery store neighborhood This project particularly important majority where residents own retail almost African American has high concentration party liquor convenience serving substitutes with affordable quality products area also shows effect government disinvestment proof current land grab remnants war drugs Though Ends context history demonstrates promise alternative creative solutions encourage secure report will examine how ideal place coop present appropriate infrastructure specifically addresses twofold ownership availability offers brief have used business model strategy addressing inequality injustice plans push are consistently dislocating masses participation discusses businesses can largescale privatized incurring city limits Gentrification grabs continue rapidly change experiences center Therefore community organizations must actively work towards self determined DBCFSNs principles solution provide blueprint other neighborhoods country Selfdetermined selfdetermination term many people color For this determination idea right define control benefit systems their geographically located west side Woodward Avenue southern border being East Grand Boulevard eastern northern Arden Park Blvd Land Grab defined large acquisition facilitated governing corporate elite describes more accessible often subsidized noncorporate entities War Drugs Drug most recently recaptured Michelle Alexander her critically acclaimed book New Jim Crow Mass Incarceration Age Colorblindness refers deliberate funneling into working class subsequent rise police presence incarceration rates TABLE CONTENTS PURPOSE INTRODUCTION CHAPTERS FOOD BUSINESS USUAL HISTORY THE NORTH END COOPERATIVES FOR JUSTICE GROWING COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP AROUND COOP RECOMMENDATIONS ENGAGEMENT AND BLACK DETROIT CONCLUSION APPENDIXES BIBLIOGRAPHY Data Driven reported over full existed along hundreds fringe like sell items urban only consumers laborers local economy power dynamic led decline options retailers within example see dollars spent circulated Organizations remain forefront highlighting injustices Uprooting Racism Planting Justice Task Force Feedom Freedom Growers Eastern Michigan Environmental Advocacy Council been instrumental incorporating focus issues following Many Detroiters mile homes Fast practically replaced home cooked meals households population dependent others feed situation encourages activist answers address insecurity created bustling renowned farm garden movement currently gardens Colasanti Litjens Hamm acres publicly owned vacant some arguing enough produce substantial amount farmgarden displays complexities interactions between race Given exponential growth agricultural what ways controlled could manifest Garden courtesy started Ujamaa Buying Club way promote economics through monthly collective online purchasing completed feasibility detailing desire members stakeholders began meet spring summer decided open brick mortar main corridor two major highways cultural Midtown still seems unlikely choice found white college towns suburbs affluent Michigans twenty predominantly educated middle localities But cooperatives exist nonwhite spaces vision space similar efforts across organizers Oakland Atlanta Orleans Albuquerque Philadelphia identified possibilities projects positioned response exclusionary gentrification occurring these same tool resiliency since Reconstruction era WEB DuBois sites least functioning coops turn twentieth Map century utilize smaller scale Currently looking during time unprecedented hardships During great recession Americans lost half wealth connected predatory loan epidemic With questions guide understanding successful Can serve guarantee effective building period uncertainty Will initiatives daily political realities consumption strong What bolster challenge possibly even new adopted begin gather support existence bidirectional benefits rich challenges leadership highlights show best utilized when needed apart longer historical trajectory movements Quilting Bee York Foundation CHAPTER When look citys tax base say bring sorry but mean cant just poor prosper George Jackson Economic Growth Corporation May structure reinforces need privately highlight inequities Coalition nonDetroit Yakini serves Joyce therefore exasperated intensified racialized around housing transportation schools employment etc portion problem Policy DFPC gap describing Although hundred square footage average shopper compared cities Pothukuchi underlying Metro Foodland continues Midwest Goodwells small natural foods market caf Both exception rule populations whim nonNative nonBlack storeowners comes prices reports approximate million leakage each year loses revenue yearly due lacking Outside chains identify possible profit having James Hooks every Wayne County which Garry total spending outside Social Compact past years Whole Foods Meijers attempting inequalities lower priced selection left out meaningful thriving agreement after already finalized operational decisions trend Mutuma try organize disappointment dont intentionally opportunity bandage larger profoundly Nembhard Efforts revitalize effects loans devastated profound landscape product countrys recent lending pervasiveness gut resources Gottesdiener Corporate Americas purchase amounts inner further reveals calculated assault one tale battle America elites attempt dislocated Stories Henry Street Apartment evictions Hantz FarmsWoodland become normalized revitalization narrative bankruptcy served rationalization aggressive privatization remaining affected long After Population dislocation increased resulted mass Farms public extraordinarily illustrates pattern April multiapartment Apartments complex were suddenly notified they had leave apartments Residents organized successfully stopped sudden Downtown demonstrated Hart resident Dana interview details misinformed about heightened speculation trying block hassle unmaintained corner lot unavailable sale was convert another healing feel cut Rail dynamics plan construct light rail down proposed stop communitys alarming developing exclude planning process Vanguard Development Taubman College Architecture Urban Planning Historys Future gathered information automobile industry encouraged influx European Jewish immigrants beginning infamous bootlegger Purple Gang Corridor Initiative migration Southern street became hub musical traditions creativity World brought nearby plane factory jobs maintained Eisenhowers highway flight suburbia synagogues converted churches workingmiddle complete variety awareness activity unrest nations unsettled increasingly disgruntled apartheid Red Summer saw rebellions nation rebellion ended August devastating permanently transformed paired completion Chrysler Freeway fueled massive Freeways location off hardening blow its whole leans dedicated leaders Delores Bennett especially arose absence investment Her passion youth programs memorialized effort park you something sure make brighter life everyone Leader vacancy unemployment dependency would dramatically increase Shirley Davis family first moved clubs promoted beautification contests win awards witnessed slight resurgence mentions considered Empowerment Zone house received repairs program Large foundations participate various improvement Some developed Neighborhood Investment Strategy called strengthen energy generated deflated multiple reasons those mistakes though platform framework focusing intentional involvement Projects heavily perceived outsider agenda havent sustained success pastor explains originally housed then ask Several interviewed mentioned level mistrust zones federal designated economically distressed deemed EZs starting allows specific subsidies credits areas offer explanation apathy programming communityled reemerging art scene evidence face Mathis continued voices conversations changing build collaborative Enders including joined national agriculture Farmers growing potential seven feeding programspantries fresh giveaways Youmans Jerry Hebron tried merge worlds Christian CDCs Greenhouse activism worked decades maintain basic services unifying Coops underdevelopment isolation marginality failure activities needs Jessica Gordon importantly vice versa state cater upper Cooperative them Besides obvious concentrated financial higher rent distribution narratives washed image several debunked Cass active Sturgis Unfortunately expansion bigger facility corruption management demise similarly closed early rising reclaimed back conversation opening Mandela West worker owners expressed usual isnt Riemer reclamation Georgia Ministry formed six grew pantry gives collectively negotiate providers Members charged meeting receive boxes seasonal prechosen membership thinking lowincome families Dignity Fight Homelessness Transform Lives Education Leadership Training Faith Strengthened ability empowerment keeps returning waiting list Brief History Activity historically aided antipoverty throughout Over documented Great Depression exploded Baker Thats because access labor goods Twentieth thinkers Schuyler Ella believed pathway liberation aimed examples linkage security Citizens unknown Formed Memphis Tennessee buy shares installments met study dialogue well extreme oppression segregated South five operating original reportedly excited join circulate Local producers reinvest Young Negroes League Harlem YNCL intellectuals headed buying strongly revolution gained thousands influential Harlems Own Store Newark Jersey mothers club later storefront Newarks tension White added discriminating overcharging whom welfare recipients Mothers organization healthy bulk distributor metro runs four week ordering cycle California service educational enclave battles hypergentrification pushing longterm One Help Our doors opened June organizing group women demanded They planted fulfill eight workerowners who use nonhierarchical manage functions utilizes farmers farms works parents Nsroma Institute yards purchased seeds Ifeoma personal funds maintaining plots until Their blossomed acre DTown Farm operate producer founders spearheaded creation multipronged centrally focused never simply question culture politics argue heart Road fourweek intended give folks naturalorganic start based name Kiswahili provides included strategic three document culminated conducted Tavia Benjamin State University established surveys Feasibility Study Midwestern region knowledge advisory committee Mensah mixture corporations legal professionals policy assigned task doing Appendix Decide Explore existing facilities construction price member equity payment arrangements available Determine projected costs assistance planner advisor Develop timeline Draft initial bylaws criteria board Receive developer engagement coordinator These tasks guided progress top option formations site explicitly researched Since closer predevelopment done January Created request proposals architects researchers Explored Police Stable Bethune John Decided share individuals qualify Equity paid series months nonyearly strategized get incorporated run slogan contest cash prize assisted David Sharpe Kellogg assist pricing projections preconstruction drafted approved Engagement Creating Collective Vision Controlled Business hosted nine meetings radius attended percent living Other include presentations doortodoor canvas Further aggressively shown interest coming initiated exhibit stress struggled keep engaged detail seeing results follow fallout corporation client genuine outreach failures effectively engage while involved Whitewashing Stuff People Like Mainstream roles play centurys greatest Definitive Guide Unique Taste Millions Lander published matter catalog type format always accompanied influxes Now seen solely beneficial hard envision Even strategize neighboring wave late USA upwards young countercultural Due demographic capital backings universities Alkon Julian coded despite institutions less general myriad progressive under guises whites fuel selling unrefined didnt mids Wisconsin Center Cooperatives failing times wider cross section put economies Dream Deferred operated moving double before envisioned profits mission Bulk recall experience positive friendliness staff opportunities volunteer multimillion dollar entrepreneurs decision move alleged mismanagement embezzling Natural Movement Larger noncooperative shift stock inevitably hurt closing Chicago Cleveland display irrelevancy form Chains Walmart Target coopted niche previously reserved launched organic Simply Balanced brand Associated Press quarters free genetically modified ingredients phase How associated stay relevant popularity may rebrand themselves provider entity rebranding salient concerned reclaiming making groups all paved Fall Winter fall ten attendees maintains database door knocking Facebook page likes take possibility Analyzing numbers presented feedback arise frame recommendations empowered sustain spectrum technological abilityaccess attract next research strategies Recommendations meant heavy account intersection Hosting events fit ascetic movie nights dinner parties immediately interested Continue position unique tradition Effectively distance happening develop relationship Central CDC figure 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Throughout technologies tubes geothermal solar rainwater collection repurposed recycled materials permeable outdoor pavements Part Hub Ideally part includes compatible purposes money Additional Considerations tentatively estimate sqf offices expand Satellite locations ministores complexes such reach allow additional job entrepreneurial training Memberowner citizens Funding explored offset memberowner fee income Governance obtain Grocers Association maximum mentoring advice accept SNAPEBT credit debit cards Seniors offered Geography Meetings Highlighted Locations Puritan Evangelist Temple Truth School Wisdom Door Digital Gallery Shrine Madonna Holiday Stop Pop Shop Bethel Tower Drive Commons Main Library Blessed Sacrament Belmont Quantitative Form Feedback Attendance October Media Page Shares Total Post Views Average per Doors Knocked Database Small Group Presentations Completed September Events Attended Organizational Contacts Churches very informative allowed voice opinions questionsAbout appears ready myself sorely Count Attendee going Usually things Pastor talking liked info Info Supportive Leaders Works Cited Alison Hope Agyeman Cultivating Race Class Sustainability Environment MIT Launch Organic Brand Papers Public November Feasibiity HandsDetroit Partners Mrs Cassells Halima Resident Kathryn Charlotte Michael Growing City Production Potential Vacant Nonprofit Mott Sustainable Systems Elliott Meagan Cooperation among Negro Carnegie Institution Congress Devries Danny Robbie Linn Thought Addressing Desert Myth Research Margaret opportunites fair Laura Foreclosed Obama Touts Recovery Book Reveals Racist Roots Housing Crisis Democracy Amy Goodman Aba Talking Stick Dennis Bernstein Seattle Hicks Gregory Peoples Alternative Frank real story Salon Knupfer Anne Meis Communities Consumption Ithaca Cornell Opportunity Neavling Steve Bring declares czar Motor Muckraker December Courage Practice Phoenix Brenda Experience About Christina Kwamena Advisory Committee 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| WFP Guatemala’s Monthly Food Price Bulletin | Luis Cabrera | 2013 | Field Reports | Families | Global, Guatemala, Latin America | The monthly price bulletin is a document produced by each World Food Program (WFP) Country Office. It analyzes current trends on the prices of basic commodities, inflation… Read more | Leland Fellow | Monthly Price Update Guatemala February World Food Programme Highlights January the national average retail price maize tortillas were unchanged since December However has increased Maize main staple The beans and bread saw slight decreased respectively Retail prices major food commodities Basic BasketAnnex remain stable most markets country Slight increase CPI nonalcoholic beverage index was reported for month inflation rate according Central Bank set annual target between percent Tortilla Beans Bread Since tortilla have Figure highest ever recorded occurred September Qper white liquefied petroleum gas LPG are key components black remained Black source protein local diet There continues growing demand especially urban areas made wheat flour almost entirely imported from USA Average Source National Institute Statistics FPI Prices Consumer monthonmonth housing mainly contributed consumer while will affect vulnerable families shows that typically registers higher volatility than continued experience Guatemalas change moved inside band moves environment less makes positive scenario Cash Voucher intervention MonthonMonth FAO Month Change composed items Basket basic basket show upward trend covers minimum kilocalories family individuals period one Annex Fuel latest data Ministry Energy Mines gasoline stabilized Liquefied Petroleum Gas wide used fuel cooking past three months does not subsidize its few congress members floated idea creating subsidy Outlook Considering fluctuations relatively current moment deterioration security consequence unlikely coming Nevertheless worth highlighting follows several years Given fact majority Guatemalan households earns income below cost may infer incongruence contributing factor FEWSNET reports Agriculture Livestock declared emergency coffee rust plague affecting plantations nationwide initial plan been established benefit small producers municipalities within departments who receive technical assistance fungicide acute insecurity Minimal Phase IPC during first two quarters year Areas affected earthquake same classification April June due receipt Agricultural losses prolonged drought availability Stress expected temperate highlands second quarter Program assisting Totonicapn San Marcos Quetzaltenango Solol ration calculated meet their energy requirements days addition WFP also those seven needs next upside which could some products integrate grain reserves Eastern Western regions normal but sufficient cover until harvest Therefore require humanitarian Country Office Calle Zona Edificio Edyma Plana Nivel City Tel Commoditties Product Unit Current GTQ Level Fluctuation Dec Jan Oct Household persons Dairy Fresh Cream Cheese gms Milk Powder Meat Chicken with Giblets Beef bones Eggs Medium Cereals Rice Ordinary Quality Tortillas Sweet Pasta Sugar White Refined Oils Margarine Cooking Oil Vegetables Zucchini Green Tomato Onion Potato Fruits Banana Plantain Other Roasted grinded Salt Soft Drink Reporte Mensual Enero wwwinegobgt above fluctuation Normal decrease considered |
| A Portrait of Self Determination: the Detroit Black Community Food… | Tavia Benjamin | 2012 | Field Reports | Communities of Color | Detroit, Domestic, Michigan | A Portrait of Self Determination: the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network’s Efforts to Start a Food Cooperative in the city of Detroit describes the emergence of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Portrait SelfSelfSelfDeterminationDeterminationDetermination The Detroit Black Community Food Security Networks Efforts Start Cooperative Table Contents Executive Summary View the Present Landscape Revolution Unapologetically and Green Resolution Creating Solution for Ourselves Whats Next Methodology Acknowledgements Some things life are inescapable one them Everybody has eat survive making food integral part Not only does sustain but serves important role creating sustaining culture tradition community strong link that connects binds another intricate ways influence widespread Production distribution acquisition consumption intersects many systems disciplines people very complex industry This mammoth ties our lives livelihoods with those across state nation even world Unfortunately this farreaching system broken symptoms present When trying maintain healthy access fresh nutritious highquality must available reality not true Detroiters Many would describe desert term coined study Mari Gallagher deserts areas where residents have travel more than twice far reach fullservice grocer alternative often less supplier said insecure live these types over bulk their purchase fringe retailers includes gas stations party stores liquor Limited high quality culminated when Farmer Jack last major chain left city Although there vast need greater from hopeless Communitybased initiatives rise largely working security framework which emphasizes social justice intentionally sustainable meet needs Network DBCFSN brief reports will looks evolution then focus current projects feasibility full service grocery cooperative they like open report give history progress project mostly serve vehicle storytelling features three profiles members who active see _______________ Fresh Access Initiative Report Taskforce Findings August Monica White PhD DTown Farm African American Resistance Insecurity Transformation Environmental Practice December Emerson Fellow Workplan Glance Deroiters authorized stamp National insecurity was percent Policy Council estimated rate There number gardens citys population AfricanAmericanBlack blackowned store were neighborhood farmers markets mobile farm stands sponsored Eastern Market locations Metro increase eligible SNAP received benefits projected acres could fulfill Detroits vegetable supply its fruit publicly owned vacant land preexisting data obtained System prepared Kami Pothukuchi May Detrtoit Economic Growth Corporation Unequal Two Tiers Safety Sanitation Corner Grocery Stores Doing Development Differently Restaurants Opportunities Center Michigan Metropolitan Organizing Strategy 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| A Menu for Food Justice | Zachary Murray | 2013 | Field Reports | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | A Menu for Food Justice assesses the food desert status of over 20 neighborhoods and towns in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The report offers potential strategies for… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Acknowledgements Just Harvest extends its profound thanks the Congressional Hunger Center for placing Emerson Fellow Zachary Murray with this project during fall and winter Though shortterm visitor Pittsburgh area ably led assessment food desert issues facing our community chief author report The Centers assistance over several years deeply appreciated extend numerous individuals organizations quoted their time interest expertise addition appreciate generosity spirit showed many store owners managers employees who welcomed Zach his team volunteers they assessed resources product mix prices stores are especially thankful particularly from Chatham University Food Studies Program Jewish Social Justice Roundtable able these neighborhood field assessments wise counsel preparation Kenneth Regal Executive Director June About Founded educates empowers mobilizes people eliminate hunger poverty economic injustice communities influencing public policy engaging advocacy connecting benefits guided understanding that symptom social Rather than charity policies which respond conditions needs poor best approaches elimination CHC nonprofit works make domestic international priority policymakers government raise new generation leaders fight against Its mission train inspire work end advocate create secure world National Fellows justice program trains inspires sustains gain experience fighting through placements based across country Washington bridges communitybased efforts national fellows develop effective movement Learn more wwwhungercenterorg Soup Light Intro Deserts Insecurity insecurity was intensified Great Recession high levels unemployment wage stagnation rise household Supplemental Nutrition Assistance SNAP also known Stamps one United States largest safety net programs critical tool alleviation provides lowincome families additional income purchase Allegheny County received April representing percent increase participation six Yet despite increased enrollment still face tough decisions between paying other necessities such housing heat health care estimated cost economy billion yearly due lost productivity well associated ensuing subpar education outcomes spending Part problem lack adequate access altogether magnitude potential solutions provide opportunity businesses alike support improved local complex forces globalization climate change biotechnology affect entire supply must proactively engaged result delivery services And pursue initiatives bolster system maximize selfreliance Focus number existing improving availability healthy foods Local residents responding need better sustainable planting backyard gardens developing communitywide urban farms farmers markets locally sourced far too affordable remains elusive According prepared Department Treasury CDFI Fund Capacity Building Initiative among cities populations has percentage residing lowsupermarket LSA Approximately low city Greater composite ranking second impacted metro including all reside metros areas corresponds forthhighest rate obesity statistics provided depict region American Progress Report Lucas Meats Groceries Perry South appears privilege right citizens Communities supermarket deserts Residents often travel mile most commonly available grocery supermarkets populated vulnerable color higher normal rates prevalence small corner convenience fast absence sources fresh constitute environment scarcity options risk factors lowincomes reliable transportation cooking knowledge Physical distance adds pressure frequently linked diet disease How Addresses Concern dynamic form investigations reports seek determine how contend difficulties burden Reports like used inform responses security being undertaken around Therefore assesses landscape comprehensive status regions These arm about have impact With dimensions draws lay framework recommendations county officials foundations nonprofits while throughout This recognizes changing oasis size doesnt fit Some might benefit stronger selection others good locations economically viable move forward toward range possible longterm human development level information needed captures common determinants preferences choice agriculture systems Applied research tools Pitt Abundance Index aided regard Salad Mix Hill District logical starting place narrative historic hub African culture lacked Over period relied mom pop dollar bus rides jitneys outside says Terri Baltimore Vice President Neighborhood Development House Association However sustained struggle voices within will soon without leaving Centre Heldman Plaza home Shop Save market successful Economic Corporation leverage diverse funding Urban Redevelopment Authority Community Benefits Agreement newly constructed CONSOL Arena state grants incentives fits perfectly into Houses broader endeavors revitalization Avenue corridor anchor commerce employment hope retain dollars trigger redevelopment help lift image Although does not meet formal USDA definition tration geographic isolation retail clearly confirms situation compelling along Homewood subjects nations ambitious studies date RAND Corps year NIH funded PHRESH study focuses measuring changes two data first records shopping eating habits hundreds yet tell rigorous snapshot whats going Tamara Dubowitz Epidemiologist head researcher Corp Among important early findings times Also average miles major where twothirds surveyed see wwwersusdagovdataproductsfoodaccessresearchatlasaspx Old Crawford Grill less per traveled comparably however unlike slated open Bridging Busway plan transit hubs lists Hamilton Avenues equitable but finds unlikely location until surrounding stabilizes surmounting concerns concentrated abandonment crime barrier collective indigenous Kayla Watkins Health Wellness coordinator Childrens Village HCV much useful bit limited Most were elderly lived children fully reflect realities Our Homewoods made healthier Bible Church YMCA focused providing stressing ownership really whole approach importance communitys voice any initiative Stephanie Boddie John Wallace overcome barriers faculty members School Work involvement lending academic credibility lingering challenges proposing ideas currency banking cashless concept would centrally located interface featuring storefront pantry caf commercial kitchen culinary training center farm business incubation type bold visionary thinking involves collaborations Grow Bank forefront citys use selfsufficiency Julie Pezzino aware what activist Karen calls apartheid want empower dont buy grow themselves discussion solution confident can just Bakers Dairy City Growers empowerment gardenseach countyare Since founding worked build base each engages Recognizing some unique rarely capacity seeks strategic determining relationship organization focus building upon ensure sustainability garden Von Singletary Landslide Farm get point intentionally because block part promotes living Recently Mayor Luke Ravenstahls office announced expanded remediation gardening vacant lots Knowledge engagement resource could success Green Edible Gardens dozen Braddock Farms strongest assets runs distributes million pounds distributed Banks extensive network Pantries distribution Now twentieth Stand Project makes produce Vicki Lish describes stand partnership buys top quality sell stands centers senior churches Each equipped accept EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer Farmers Market WIC participants seniors staff complement recipes nutrition demonstrations Additionally Produce People items below eight trucks distribute hours site Through gathering insecure live shop regularly complements Gap Study measures countywide offering enhancements Collaboration Hilltop Alliance resulted spinoff Southside pantries cant folks minutes Pat Murphy former currently conducting assess conclusion according every toolbox weve here considering models Sustainability Coordinator Aftyn Giles offers similar those interested should find out ways sense targeting culturally appropriate cites governments recent example shift outreach February Policy Council PFPC allies advocated Pittsburghs Planning passage Agriculture Zoning Code code growers added protections though remain involved secured permission pilot implementation Stamp acceptance CitiParks Markets Launched May Northside East Liberty enables stamp users shoppers achieve urge deeper clarify role identify strategies chair Heather Mikulas order leading marketing campaign expand visibility popularity Citiparks shared value sectors Justin Pizzella general manager End Coop represent chain challenge affected developed plugs financial targets coop operates triple bottom line model taking profits reinvesting them sees facilitate stresses there overlapping childcare bring table immediate steps expanding way groups One effort credits commitment sweat equity Fishes Loaves Buying club Hazelwood brainchild Rev Les Boone assist biweekly groceries unable remaining waterfront Almono brownfield nearly investment There happening already come investors adaptive reuse church indoor destination Second Diane Schenk volunteer creation space include meat stalls entrepreneurs Internet job incubator microenterprises For article next page bright Saturday morning basement Christian set Inside wellbuilt humble brick quiet steady stream busy checking display neatly arranged Bags bags ranging apples bananas oranges peppers kale collard greens tables determined response slow coming Bill Kulina property Towers large apartment door Weve got physical limitations places But Saturdays twice monthly buying residentsmany lowincomesmust reach nearest isolated acute young single moms dads creates serious had boxes Meals Wheels complained itcanned goodsthat preservatives nutritional decided peoples eat started friends wont wait Reverend FLs founders From working drew something box affects Joann Shirley neighbors discussing experiences characterize rough thought take Access shuttle compared hard leave pounding pavement uphill least born disabled call day ahead didnt even ride Xrays afford cab worse cabs her Giant Eagle WalMart when own she takes Joanns allocation hospitalized werent wouldnt medicine Shirleys story towers depend little created dealing life Leslie seated Volunteers Photo Shenk fruit summer recalls Carol resident member run closes season distant Strip brings said Thats enlisted staples famous fish Wholeys loaves Mancinis Breads pick either lunchtime lounge enjoy delicious meals using vegetables particular January enjoyed Stuffed green pepper soup warm soul chocolate chip cookies sweeten palette together very break bread say did extra meal Often treated free They familiarize vegetable artichoke spend week trying heard kind ear words encouragement heavily loss jobs decline real estate Main Course Taste Region Environment Profiles Vacant Storefronts dot Miller Clairton Methods defines ten rural setting debate continues misses define account elements separated steep hills severely impede walkability What under crow flies routes hilly topography Moreover significance overall vehicle definitive meaning scholars debating acceptable standard thing clear consider full demographic Using Census Survey Year selected median households Geographic Information System GIS retailers retailer attempt profile neighborhoods explores variety diversity localized Finally FAI Audrey Murrell researchers affiliated Business measure accessible aid assessing five dynamics density accessibility measured score card whether gap clusters highest bounty Leakage spent demand calculated Reinvestment profiles feature results action maps section Commons online show includes further analysis examining Retailer Listings follow individual categorized follows Assessed indicates conducted inperson visits view products Store Type described Convenience StoreCorner Limited Assortment LAS typically larger drugstores aisles mediumsized Grocery Supermarket Fresh visited Three Groups Available three categories Fruits Vegetables canned frozen BreadsCerealsGrains Products Beans southeastern West banks Monongahela River fourth storefronts Ave Clair glaring reminder rapid experienced last proudly recall glory days now passed lined blocks main corridors steel mill thousands Today bird Elizabeth actually away walk Supercenter Mifflin riders cross dangerous roads transfer group stem tide CEDC Jeanette Meacham cars busses Glassport none gas stations sold strides Unity Garden town plots veggies once NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILE CLAIRTON Population Race white black Median parent employed TRF Retail Demand Nearest Distance Assessment Status Desert Recommendations features neighboring Port Transit lines service amenities rely directly connects preferred Area Listing Name Address Zip Family Dollar General Lifespan Fuelon Cstore Swinkos Woodland RITE AID Saint UniMart State Dees Minimart Sunoco Pennsylvania Nas Desiderio Stores Millvale borough North shore opposite comparatively ACS estimates Except seasonal onceweekly None pharmacies substantial grocer side Shaler Township half trip fairly direct serviced parents poses Families dependent sacrifice money innerring suburb easy overlook presence population boroughs towns lower leaked boost arNEIGHBORHOOD MILLVALE Household Income eas Streets portion suggest Grant Yetters DairyCandies Borough Lincoln McKees Rocks Stowe Twin predominately residential Ohio Between both slight declines Aldi Bottom Unlike core districts almost entirely lacks closest suburban Kennedy encourages MCKEES ROCKS STOWE TOWNSHIP | |
| 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 | Guest Author(s) | |
| Additional Sources of Nutritious, Affordable Food | 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 | Multiple Authors | WHAT SOURCES LOCALLY AVAILABLE FOOD MIGHT EXIST COMMUNITY Farmers Markets and Farm Stands With more than farmers markets throughout the United States your community may have market farm stand that allows you buy produce directly from local farmer These seasonal fresh fruits vegetables like juicy ripe tomatoes curly green kale succulent peaches fragrant herbs are available for purchase just hours after being harvested Many also accept food stamps Market Nutrition Program FMNP coupons eligible senior WIC qualified mother Visit wwwlocalharvestorg farmersmarkets find wwwfnsusdagovwicSeniorFMNP SeniorFMNPoverviewhtm learn about Senior wwwfnsusdagovwicFMNPFMNPfaqshtm Your library can help with these web searches Community Supported Agriculture CSA Programs When join share harvest receive box every week Most CSAs offer but many include fruit milk bread honey eggs transportation difficult some delivery options which might dropping house central pickup location neighborhood Payment front usually expected though pricing payments over time work shares slidingscale prices based income Some sell foodassistance agencies banks pantries Remember The only products ready eat selection healthy For information locating visit wwwlocalharvestorgcsa Gardens Are interested knowing exactly whats miss vegetable ate child longer grocery store want bit exercise outside sun air Then perhaps garden Joining excellent way get affordable nutritious often grown organically One study estimates gardening add worth per year households diet Consider joining own friend nurture small wwwcommunitygardenorg UPick Farms communities guidesmaps allow easy access farms including opportunity pick page state department agriculture wwwpickyourownorg Food Banks distribute billions pounds around country Working recovery organizations nutrition services other antihunger groups education cooking classes vegetablesoften through bank operated gardens example Washington Capital Area Bank operates grows distributes chemicalfree underserved Metro Atlanta supports grow gardeners partner near wwwsecondharvestorg Grocery Store Did know there locally section Check manager area USDA Agricultural Marketing Service FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAMWHY SHOULD INTERESTED FOODS medicine WHO CAN CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION This publication was created Association Services Agencies Congressional Hunger Center part Medicine campaign funded UPS Foundation Shopping variety high fiber vitamins nutrients contain artificial ingredients They give flexibility decide what looks good tastes best fits into ADDITIONAL NUTRITIOUS AFFORDABLE research suggests freshly picked eaten those traveled miles reach plate lot people think distributed foods better tasting priced reasonably lack fullservice this true used shopping corner stores bodegas convenience locations charge higher supermarkets not provide make positive changes Accessing sources such listed below dietary choices recommendations Doctor Registered Dietician Locally growing network resources exist will assist accessing addition presented here consider looking Policy Council vehicle important things happen communitylike increasing number Councils wwwstatefoodpolicyorg Another helpful resource Security Coalition wwwfoodsecurityorg Prammer Anita Growing Health How Industrial Production Handling Impacts Nutritional Quality Institute Trade Summer | |
| Food Insecurity Among Children Ages 0-3 in Baltimore City: Barriers… | Hannah Emple | 2011 | Field Reports | Childcare Providers, Children, Emergency Food Recipients | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Food Insecurity Among Children Ages 0-3 in Baltimore City: Barriers to Access and Initiatives for Change explores barriers to food security for low-income families with young children… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Insecurity Among Children Ages Baltimore City Barriers Access and Initiatives for Change Hannah Emple Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Growth Nutrition Division Department Pediatrics University Maryland School Medicine Lombard Suite Supervision Guidance Anna Quigg Maureen Black Contact hemplehungercenterorg hannahemplegmailcom Contents List Tables Graphs Introduction Chapter One Understanding Definitions Assessment Risk Factors Demographic Trends Two Infants Toddlers Childrens Health Development Energy Caregivers WellBeing Obesity Three Environments Availability Accessibility Assistance Landscape Four Issues Poverty Prevalence Latino Immigrants Citizen Baltimores Environment Five Supplemental Qualitative Research Interviews with Professionals Community Members Six Policy Recommendations Addressing Outreach Strategies Using Existing Programs Target Closing Remarks Acknowledgements References Appendix Photo Descriptions Guide Resources Agriculture Household Security Survey Item Screen English Spanish Table Single USDA Expenditures Billions Dollars Characteristics WIC Participants Nationally Graph Percentage Population Experiencing Different Income Levels Human Brain Sample Low SNAP Participation Households under Neighborhoods Rated Healthy basic human need When readily available easily accessible food can facilitate community engagement enhance family bonds satiate hunger insecurity lack access enough safe nutritious maintain healthy lifestyle due financial resources encompasses worry stress about having Limited availability source anxiety resourceconstrained families create exacerbate health disparities between groups Chilton Rose write considered outcome social economic processes that lead These are adequate education living wages care information exposure unsafe conditions such water poor housing dangerous neighborhood environments According the households experienced during complex multiscalar phenomenon profound effects communities individuals across This report synthesizes from diverse sources among targets specific demographic infants toddlers ages zero three their primary caregivers pregnant postpartum women experiencing rapid brain growth development appropriate nutrition this age group therefore uniquely vulnerable negative outcomes associated shows young children insecure more likely hospitalized fairpoor increased risk developmental delays Many utilize services which may help mitigate some problems related poverty but still insufficient meet present Because Nord its own independent county should not confused County separate entity For readers understand refer exclusively Hager particularly timely important issue focus local level discusses academic literature target population published spans numerous disciplines provides foundation Sources include governmental agencies Services data provide national backdrop issues unfolding The also includes qualitative collected September January collection result collaborative effort PaHua Cha two Fellows working Bureau Homes Finally puts forth set policy recommendations outreach strategies could benefit goal section policymakers service providers researchers government representatives others improve security See list description programs initiatives taking place comprehensive discussion challenges seeks establish state research field advance current understandings within locallyrelevant following explores existing emerge out Fellowship antihunger program run Congressional Center wwwhungercenterorg Researchers backgrounds study using varied methodological approaches Therefore multiple definitions exist differ scale they approach grounds public documented consequences has wellbeing both However valuable contributions fields psychology studies ecology environmental have advanced understanding complexity reviews several major briefly describes measurement tools secure those all members active life conceptualization builds off Life Sciences Office Federation American Societies Experimental Biology definition minimum ready nutritionally foods assured ability acquire acceptable socially ways without resorting emergency supplies scavenging stealing other coping exists absence these emphasizes uncertainty experience part United States typically episodic cyclical chronic severe cases Other expand individual household broader Hamm Bellows describe expansively condition residents obtain culturally diet through sustainable system maximizes selfreliance justice democratic decisionmaking Andersen ibid Frank expanding beyond act consuming incorporate perspectives tool dynamics hardships ambitious advocates policies culturallyrelative environmentally encourage promote process Charged tall order few targeting able successfully address single initiative explore rightsbased one repositions our acknowledge actively determinants authors explain failed frame right example commitment guaranteeing citizens vote similar stipulation defined Nations regular permanent unrestricted either directly means purchases quantitatively qualitatively sufficient corresponding cultural traditions people consumer belongs ensure physical mental collective fulfilling dignified free fear Both broadened aim accountability attention nuanced participatory creative way Assessing effectively accurately problem Measuring challenging because there diagnostic test anthropometric measure determine child use efficient reliable screening mechanism critical Ziegler Commission Rights Resolution cited clinicians must collaborate assess well general 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pathways language function associations deprivation helps advocate HealthWatch formerly known CSNAP six decade since product vast knowledge links Specifically demonstrated had being greater odds iron deficiency anemia website accessed alarming suggest relationship infanttoddler who benefits stamps cash assistance terminated chance admitted department suggests transition adverse Furthermore leaving findings shape decisions eligibility guidelines termination twothirds previous demonstrating connection locate addition Early childhood Head Start four positioned work already seek risks influence learning venues potential sites intervention equipped Conditions navigating magnify pressure faces cost utility energy bills Heat Eat make difficult choices paying heating cooling association consistent needed RoseJacobs Ibid Merry reports rates hospitalization widespread lived find costs burden face tradeoffs ends nonfood expenses Temporary Cash turn avoiding minimizing documenting Pregnant womens weight delivery Additionally strong optimal fetal Bouts pregnancy increase likelihood babies psychosocial depression significantly maternal After controlling variables noted lower status hospitalizations changes Clinicians treating parents aware connections holistic overall currently popular subject Current First Lady Michelle Obamas Lets Move Campaign httpwwwletsmovegov drawn obesity causes high overweight theories explaining rise adult recent firmly established fact evidence inconsistent correlated obese review examined Borders Laraia Casey positive childs suggesting five showed opposite actually less majority nine overweightobesity differs gender participating Women Program girls inconclusive makes pinpoint Nevertheless dramatic predictive later Centers Disease Control posit contributing genetics behavior environment Environmental play role barriers contribute clear correlation causal examine intertwined resource constraints next will discuss geographic political context live eat 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| Food Insecurity Among Children: A Look at Prevalence, Programming, and… | PaHua Cha | 2011 | Field Reports | Children, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients, Urban Communities | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Food Insecurity Among Children: A Look at Prevalence, Programming, and Initiatives in Baltimore, gathers quantitative food insecurity data and the input of service providers.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Just Out of Reach: Our Unequal Access to Healthy Food | Cara Brumfield | 2011 | Field Reports | Community Members, Urban Communities | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Just Out of Reach: Our Unequal Access to Healthy Food documents food accessibility and food justice initiatives in Boston.… Read more | 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 | 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 |
| Creating a Hunger-Free Worcester County: Hunger and Food Security Profile… | Wick Ruehling | 2004 | Field Reports | Community Members | Domestic, Massachusetts, Shrewsbury | Creating a Hunger-Free Worcester County: Hunger and Food Security Profile of Worcester County offers a detailed analysis and summary of hunger and food security in Worcester, including… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Creating HungerFree Worcester County Profile Hunger and Food Security Massachusetts Byron Stewart Wick Ruehling Bill Emerson Congressional Fellows February Table Contents Section One Introduction Acknowledgments The Bank III Statement Purpose Methodology Two Quadrant Data VII VIII Three Analysis for Four Appendix Without the help number individuals this report never would have been possible First foremost everyone staff whose knowledge energy towards shared goal creating hungerfree reinvigorated our efforts each day particular Lois MaitlandPaire supervisor who shaped details project oversight kept ball rolling Jean McMurray leadership vast hunger issues antihunger community was invaluable resource also thank Kenneth Crater Board Directors Paula Buonomo Hon Jim McGovern hospitality made feel welcome Maureen Power State College Project Bread Rachels Network all advocates your cause noble realistic participation were vital aspects Last but not least like Center Kristin Anderson CHC her constant support Cooney John Kelly Aileen Carr other Established program Catholic Charities communitybased nonprofit organization mission engage educate lead food bank moved from its original location larger facility meet increased need residents Between became independent certified affiliate Americas Second Harvest form square foot new Shrewsbury This move greatly WCFBs capacity store distribute recruit volunteers expand programming purchased two trucks launched Serving Program acquire deliver perishable April construction onpremises Community Kitchen Nutrition Education completed kitchen serves home Fare Start preparation culinary arts training September celebrated first graduation seven student chefs addresses basic nutrition families living below poverty level Today carries out partnering with agencies including pantries neighborhood senior centers soup kitchens Central communities During fiscal year WCFB distributed pounds grocery product estimated that served over children women men following statement crafted March free step process deemed necessary indepth research developed implemented serving purpose analyzing security various parts county conjunction order identify available resources within different areas quadrants provides profile assets needs quadrant well itself includes Geographic Information Systems previously being utilized Clark University Finally expected establishment networks advisory councils corresponds overall engaging educating leading create using local several ways Engage current partners potential Educate about their address bring together information needed make informed decisions operationalizing Lead coordinating body best practices only distribution legislative advocacy very fundamental way hopes will establish baseline activities perspective hungerrelief corresponding strategies achieve exists complement studies such Harvests America has sustained network clearinghouse provide pursuing which serve same share coordinate Report kickoff advancing along continuum Networks genesis Advisory Councils wider setting framework Annual Countywide Conference integral part strategic plan longterm Once database continue work maintain updated thereby providing ongoing Based input Committee Advocacy committee sustain reports recommendations board advocate implementation Future hiring dedicated person enhance upon accomplished ensure ability Overview Free focuses what refers Green Card consider emergency primary thus far partnered are located outside boarders these surveyed represents approximately those survey consisted five sections designed elicit type agency interviewed see appendix section entitled Definition Need elicited severity problems agencys any obstacles might facing attempt second Identification Assets possession able bear either origin entities third Federal Programs assistance programs aware operated significant effort direct clients fourth Local similar garnered pertaining locally based instead final Long Term Questions Solutions satisfaction manner operates suggestions improving effectiveness andor potency relief operations whether believes feasible one Each classified pantry shelter some combination thereof Agencies primarily unprepared expect purchase prepared receive cafeteria addition offering them residence shelters harvested compiled analyzed basis Although division into political does believe theyve devised reflect reality certain regional differences countywide Map Subdivisions Estimates percentage persons residing near taken Census uses complicated set calculations known thresholds arrive figures Bureau updates used statistical purposes guidelines issued every Register Department Health Human Services simplification more amenable administrative determining financial eligibility federal However official statistics calculated For considered cutoff most HHS Poverty Guidelines Size Family Unit Contiguous States Alaska Hawaii additional add Emergency providers universal record keeping Therefore detail accuracy data varies significantly harvesting analogous had adopt broad units measure per month recorded terms Upon witnessing relatively close correlation between fraction reported received service aggregate average fractions category Unfortunately due limits imposed varying quality records accurate quantified they dispense monthly generally varied according classification Most responded how many brown bags banana boxes filled give meals prepare few mostly ones excellent respond four presented originate Survey chapter devoted solely presenting relative Informational chapters follow organizational paradigm Including Population Classification Location Number Partner Closest Farthest Average Distance Needs Percentage Individuals Living Below Line People Families Reported Served Simplified Responses Quantity Available Origin Not Distributions Clients Days Hours Operation Other Offered Besides Assistance Rate Referral Entities Administering Offering Locally Viewpoint LongTerm Blueprint Does proportion entering correspond Countys total population potentially answer question compared approximate conclusion drawn indeed overserved underserved greater than less assumed classes people principally compose seeking receiving Those live absolute line Are utilizing provided partner fullest determined composes throughout entire then underutilizing displaying enthusiasm use suffering underutilization surpasses How large reservoir much capita amount divided size mean derived reservoirs possessing tolerable intolerable Northwestern portion consists rural towns largest geographic area ranks last Gardner while smallest New Braintree entirety encompass miles densely populated town density mile Petersham comparison city currently ten numbered through Athol Rutland Barre Westminster Winchendon Eight pantrykitchen Agency Breakdown Town Pantries Kitchens Shelters KitchenShelter Pantry Total Ashburnham Hardwick Hubbardston Phillipston Princeton Oakham Royalston Templeton United Washington Commerce Ibid Street Atlas Third Edition Metro South Easton Arrow Inc closest site travel time minutes farthest hour subsist amounts regions seniors Furthermore household incomes representing nearly figure there acknowledge extra may require Overall boasts highest rate lowest Level Indiv Pov Children Age Quest Jan Transportation Because small largescale public transportation systems Only issue often prevents traveling All carpool find rides When said difficulty leaving trying carry bus Supply Distribution supply short unable keep growing demand Thus stated turn away client coming sources reaches levels low must decrease consistently These forced Infrastructure Resources infrastructure major storage space cited problem creates troubles because necessitates visits shortage needing money reliable vehicle having consistent Demographics described clientele typically young white minority mentioned tended Hispanic although Latino Severity Type increase Many numbers working poor increasing housing insurance costs decline industry factor affecting experienced deficit getting enough calorie both types characterized Client Options There consolidated six sixteen without options strict defined included surrounding aspect except Numbers indicating unit Month Quarterly Quarter dispatch native raise means auspices insecure access Sources Comes From Lbs FoodMonth Totals donations popular schools churches stores Stop Shop Hannafords CVS PepsiCo eggs farm asked when come response Among output ranged formal system Rather allow take makes difficult determine Bags Distributed Per hours operation open days week Seven fall during daylight workweek anytime twilight after however maintains responding calls can asses daytime nighttime weekend offer services range clothing individual case management NonFood Provided fuel Toys Tots clothes Medical transport elderly Twice Nice closet family alcohol youth nursing outreach Substance abuse counseling hospitals transitional Clothing Utility renal rental medical Individual None furniture educational parenting budgeting Experience Works Some state funded Stamps WIC Farmers Mkt National School Lunch Breakfast Summer Service Child Adult Care Meals Wheels Transitional offices nearest Greenfield Fitchburg depending study refer stamps DTA Office Nearest overlap North headquarters Franklin Quabbin NorthCentral Leominster Clinton office Shelburne Falls Orange Turners western According participants October Market Sites nearby Markets Holden vary FMNP Saturdays Name Season Monument Square Thursdays Common MayOctober Feb Agriculture Reduced Price did referral felt students participate Students Receiving Schools three sites Site House Peace Bonnie Brae Day Camp Fresh Air Fund Putnam exist therefore themselves preparing homeless Nevertheless contains provisions Boston District AtholRoyalston Regional Dist Narragansett Reg Sch sometimes function Gardens gardens dont Cooperatives Serve England recently closed lack Despite nine interest starting member operate sort offers warm regular include Bethany Baptist Church Monday nights Holy Rosary Beth Lutheran Elder Chestnut Methodist holds Fellowship Thursday meal Goals questions changes procedures better contribute addressed Should branches change modify uprgrade administration facilities further collaboration someone willing conferences formed you Feedback Distribute More Establish Branches Recruit Modify Participate HFC Possible Yes Northeastern urban suburban Berlin Its twentyone Lancaster Sixteen Northeaster KitchenShelters PantryKitchens Bolton Harvard Lunenburg Sterling distance reside Seniors QII Avg settings established Montachusett Transit Authority Lunenberg shuttle Council Aging came seek running forcing limit similarity indicates tend httpwwwmontachusettrtaorg refrigeration lacked shelving finding adequate ship lost lot jobs faced variety exposed hidden seeing among serious noted havent eaten Others situation severe jobless victimized social making job tremendously Like steadily evenly though FitchburgLeominster neighboring highly concentrated indicated Taken banking That Additional aid Boy Girls Scouts Way contributions post police departments Corporate supermarkets personal Units LBS Boxes reporting evening wide nonfood Support groups education Case bilingual rent loans utility expenses legal HIV testings substance Rent testing prevention health care Repair delapidated income mental referrals English language preventon applications english blood pressure screening thrift Main referred covered main another mobile farmers market Wallace Civic Spring Tuesdays Fridays Participation Enroll FRAPPS RDAPPS PCTEnroll Public Worceter Participant They Sponsor Address SiteCity Open Closed Caldwell Playground Coolidge PoolJohn Fitch Hwy Pearl Crocker Park High Richardson Road Goodrich GoodrichBoutelle Greens Corner GreenNorth Lowe Elm Parkhill Beech Phillips Salem Spanish American Cntr Riverside Village implementing CACFP Growing GGP funds grow cooperative MOC thirteen constitute citys suburbs West Boylston fifty Auburn Grafton Leicester Millbury Northborough Southborough Spencer Westborough Fortytwo kitchenshelter Paxton under governments definition accounting QIII surprise high concentration WRTA Brookfield Oxford Webster Their convenient comfortable safe costeffective mobility contributing economic vitality region Existing outskirts overwhelming responses describing feed runs smaller seem doing prevented maintaining steady lacking run trouble great diverse differs ask Unlike cater focusing locality AIDS positive patients veterans abused battered extremely destitute nutritional supplement Out choose linked deficits obesity substitute quantity pressures homelessness addiction overcoming escalated since ethnicities ages Nine respectively distributing organizations thousands dollars worth grants statewide Campaign Development Club Cross CROP walk Feinstein Foundation Knights Columbus Rotary complaints drives declined postmen longer collect Money settlement involving drug companies policy libraries forgive fines exchange donation banks receives annual Applefest Quick Facts organized poundage Twelve reasons unique circumstances extreme variance habits retain detailed cooperation combined contact maintained weekday accounted offered foster Afterschool child summer Action Counseling Referrals Call Interfaith Hospitality Head recreational Crisis intervention clinic dental vocational search development developmental delay events deficiencies Assist cost medicine Bus fare Rental Fuel school supplies tax voter registration notary stamp Walnut Framingham Milford Southbridge fairly Locater weekends Library JuneOctober Grange Hall Tuesday Evening Damon Wilikers Restaurant City Side Foley Stadium Mon Wed already knew Enrollment Reduce East Wachusett fifteen sponsoring Fourteen sponsors aged eligible reduced prices lunch Friendly Autumn Woods Housing Upland Garden Emmanuel Gbv Gymnasium Extension Freedom Brook Valley Constitution Ave IslandCrampton Canton Lakeside Neighborhood Garland Performing Arts mley Laurel Quinsigamond Comm Ctr Greenwood Neigh Stratton Hill Apartments Mountain Youth Chandler Worester Lincoln Country Blvd Carmel Mulberry Opportunities Upheld Rainbow Dev TreasValley Reservation likely minor neither Being urbanized seems advantage garden smallscale enjoy participating frequently UGROW Urban Environmental reached supports existing composed volunteer gardeners locations Milbury Lions Olivet Coes Pond Andrew Apostle Greendale Peoples Tower Catherine Sweden Southern consist midsized Warren eighteen Blackstone Charlton Douglas Mendon Sturbridge Uxbridge Seventeen oof Dudley Hopedale Millville Northbridge Upton accounts oif Sutton center little etc comes decreasing elsewhere majority freezer culprit get saw waxed waned cant buy foods Joblessness unemployment typical driving spread own eight Familes too UPS corporate Five Sevices Aid Refugees Abroad Small Loans Elderly Infirm Area satellite recommend accepting coupons June Basketville Parking Lot off Route price breakfast Rates Schol Quaboag Voc BoysGirls Boys uthbridge Wells Marcy nor existence presently Locations SVDPSt Marys referring numerous weekly biweekly upgrade Possibility contain Conclusion visit anyone affiliated visiting Were accessing account somewhere underutilizes Limiting considering found possesses totaling criteria Everything table pours factoring contribution increases reason apparent nature geographically territory deceiving suggests even dispersion fact possess easy utilize otherwise anonymity inherent interacting example went interactions entail priding involved just giving Sitting down While nothing wrong intimate atmosphere perhaps ideal pride shy fear labeled something unpleasant Another lower associated Perhaps limited somewhat easier counterparts comparable truth probably result aforementioned factors preponderance blame rests Special Note understandable geographical leaves outlying considerable distances reach Finding sponsor alleviate rates dropping past years benefits word could opportunity complete required Indeed citizens Again IIs remains difference countys impoverished relation Statistics indicate willingness superior Tables influence increasingly Quadrants greatest resides doubt affords visibility IIIs transformed favorite son attempting mitigate human locus point humanitarian allocated situated higher doubtful warrants consumption approximations comparative suggest anomaly compounded sole beneficiary enters mitigating Persons evidenced usage quite scope declare secure isnt USDA prudent devote attention severely face barriers race inferior reinforces populous displays almost souls twice others surprising prosperous forgotten forsaken tan equates lbs scant Moreover merely unwilling accesses Unwillingness arise scarcity resulting devaluation costsbenefits analysis trip consumed procuring After rational actor decide productive expenditure Inability obliviousness inspire ignorance exit suspect bother sharespread course stigma always Reservoir Solely Addendum Due Contributions POV LbsPerson Entering Eligible Residents Estimated Relief Difference Citing Calorie Deficit Both Issues Able Consistently With Consistent Shortage Amount Resource Cited Storage Space Volunteers Vehicle Stamp national application traditionally involves meeting caseworker applicants taking why should widely success entitlement combat ease stress appear premises especially vague conditions caseworkers waive interview force disabled illness difficulties train long weather lasts instances fill facetoface waiver conduct phone prescreening tools benefit applicant allows she calculate allowance before full overcome hindrances completely replace convenience individualized Caseworkers develop oneonone relationships promotes utilization helpful particularly facilitating Supplemental Women Infants around related promising praised component USDAs shown Stacks returned checks taxpayer squandered sales opportunities remain unfulfilled necessarily imply failed indicative flaws states Coupon began successful trial Congress enacted Act funding match Commonwealth administered Agricultural MDAR recipients automatically coupon fresh produce markets optional cannot redeemed anywhere stands Friday mornings pitfalls scenario evident distant Working somehow attend inconvenience holders Lack diversity anecdotal consolidation specific equally important Numerous directors complaining selection trek anything suitable officials inefficiencies Expansion crucial achieved recruiting incentives redemption incentive practice adopted certify rather enable accept nonWIC expanding diversifying allowing back unclaimed toward recipient Similarly leave drive Hopefully insight resolved send parent kids regardless warrant underutilized understood qualify reimbursements apply Knowledge disseminated cooperatives strain present exhibited tremendous degree hungry formerly Needy purchases land plant cultivate harvest vegetables done members Hopkinton Holliston Brigham Farm exPresdient his wife Peg Ferraro directly delivered given Suggestions suggestion initiatives pursue intriguing listed stigmatized reluctant commercials convince alright programsinitiatives Help comprehend enrollment federalstate deters applying Tape cooking show play television tape highlight recipes value whatever gain Mission Society works improve Expand where host Form closer business learn profitable Few middle Promote idea stay shop unaware populace whats exactly shopping Sort narrower categories pick want delivery Ensure theres decision empowering needy instruments collection promote standardization across date listings Computerize acquiring Integrate online ordering orders website Get conveyor belt warehouse operational purchasing doesnt Canned opposed cans canned usually Try Opening tedious spend pointing retailers whod sell sold grant Encourage graduate shoppers specifically groceries campaign Fair speakers Surveyii Index Programsxii Prepared Fall iii Date Visit Contact Phone Interviewer What role alleviating define definitions demographicscharacteristics clientsfood group appreciate dislike Internal External pounds_____________ else private church fund collaborate feeding think Approximate products vii Ask bag box Examine describe here qualifies toolintake Request copy intakesignin sheet Why besides viii YesNo Materials Use Comments TANF Buying Supported Initiatives Soup Explain supportive goals Please explain branchsubsidiary inhouse demographic adding Define examples request youd comments Would interested xii helped put million households Fiscal Year lowincome electronic cash healthy diet cornerstone transition welfare billion administers FNS administer determination allotments Who Households requirements verification aliens admitted permanent residency reform act ended immigrants later restored placed unemployed ablebodied childless adults tollfree countable age older Certain counted rules vehicles owned gross percent places effective Oct Sept Gross payments exceptions specified law regulations Net figured approved deductions subject net test adult Social Frequent Asked xiii Management Budget annually allotment Thrifty Plan lowcost model TFP Academy Sciences Recommended Dietary Allowances choices equal maximum Allotment Guam Virgin Islands reflecting See chart listing sizes CAN Foods eat breads cereals fruits meats fish poultry dairy seeds plants CANNOT Beer wine liquor cigarettes tobacco Any items pet soaps paper vitamins medicines hot restaurants authorized qualified exchanged measures prevent fraud xiv committed integrity special emphasis importance inevitable try cheat steps catch punish misuse originally proposed closely scrutinize authorization monitor once Retailers violate heavy removal jail removed developments fight against transferEBTto EBT plastic card debit transfer customers pay changing hands eliminates transaction detect now issuance cases Temporary blockgrant Columbia Puerto Rico Ohio Wyoming offline microprocessor chip cards Fortynine islandwide rollout California extend Several consortiums joint projects convert keeps unqualified commitment correctly workers carefully evaluate appropriate monitors determinations fail standards issuing sanctioned exceed standard payment error repay begin traces earliest origins Depression era modern pilot occurred dramatically tightening removing requirement growth continued reaching alltime declining latter half grown peaks periods inflation recession characteristics gathered younger singleparent headed single whom female AfricanAmerican nonHispanic rest Asian Native ethnicity Dont territories version replaced block Northern Marianas Samoa Pacific production appropriated budget xvi lists continental Eligibility slightly Household effect Maximum federally assisted operating residential institutions xvii nutritionally balanced lunches expanded reimbursement snacks afterschool enrichment agreements authorities Work Generally grade districts subsidies donated commodities return reimbursed applicable Americans calories fat saturated Regulations onethird protein Vitamin iron calcium reducedprice charged cents period July still subsidized extent fullprice paid xviii Reducedprice Paid Higher percentages commodity called bonus surplus agricultural stocks Through Team technical staffs healthful understand link select list Bonus become depends quantities Defense DoD worked connections created prior About end ate got Since xix SBP breakfasts onefourth Allowance Severe normal charge participated grew slowly NSLP enrolled priced previous xxi plays affordable reimburses homes department Independent enter Centers forprofit licensed infants Homes nonresidential sign agreement organizes conducts monitoring helps planning menus filling forms Communitybased atrisk teenagers ends Reimbursable suppers StatesDelaware Illinois Michigan Missouri York Oregon Pennsylvania Homeless structured comprehensive functionally impaired nonresident gets snack reimbursable Migrant disabilities government fees lieu supper xxii Meal Supper Snack separate tier Tier Sponsoring administering Over Compare today xxiii Pregnant postpartum individually risk professional taxes withheld Income Annually Monthly Weekly Medicaid recognized Medicallybased risks designated priority anemia underweight maternal history pregnancy complications outcomes Dietbased inadequate dietary pattern Nutritional physician nutritionist nurse Beginning experts update xxiv scientific evidence shows review condition improved risen permanently babies born coverage Where Indian Tribal Organizations diets nutrients target Different packages warehouses ironfortified infant formula cereal vitamin Crich fruit vegetable juice milk cheese peanut butter dried beans peas tuna carrots formulas prescribed priorities openings caseload vacancies breastfeeding months mothers xxv Nonbreastfeeding migrants rebate Mothers encouraged breastfeed competitivelybid contracts manufacturers agrees brand manufacturer pays company contract big savings general appropriation popularly supplemental pregnant nonbreastfeeding awareness xxvi Currently Alabama Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Florida Georgia Indiana Iowa Kentucky Maine Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Montana Hampshire Jersey Mexico Carolina Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Wisconsin Chickasaw Oklahoma Osage Tribe Band Choctaws Sandoval Pueblos San Felipe old waiting certification nutritious herbs develops FederalState partnership agriculture plans matching submit arrangement educators Cooperative associations arrangements encourage xxvii farmer responsible authorizing redeem exclusively wholesale distributors httpwwwfnsusdagovwicContactsfarmhtm Coupons resulted revenue legislatively mandated setaside inkind Just learning lets childs good SFSP camps Sponsors xxviii central documented approve camp Enrolled activity Camps mentally physically migrant LunchSupper Depending Payment dropped again xxix Incentives Administration Agings AoA country Title Grants Older intended intakes friendships informal congregate homedelivered dailyrecommended allowances SciencesNational Research aging assessment relate concerns hypertension diabetes economical manage ameliorate enhancing wellbeing contacts homebound check note nutritionrelated inhome homemakerhome aide fitness repair modification Fact Sheets xxx targeted minorities losing independence spouse Disabled occupied accompany Indians Alaskan Natives Hawaiians life expectancies option congressionallymandated evaluation released daily key nonparticipants index alone twothirds desired weight placing physical impairments leveraged tribal moneys Nationally amounted labor Comparable |
| 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 | 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 farm start getting back our customers through enhancements simplifications Individual adopt provisions statutes regulations nutritional several yet implement any significant act Four directly simplified transitional categorical opting exclusion former convictions mandate sites eliminating deter Working unable keep demands face due transportation hour conflicts overwhelming Workers often cite interviews leaving though still take commissioned estimated reapplication takes trips minor rather frequently offset streamlined recertification process eases reduces errors Currently Department Social Health Services DSHS toward integrated combines set application Families fulfill strictest effects administrative currently plans October critical date postponed Increases freezing familys benefit responds Reduces burdens fill excessive reports result Decreases Since applies penalties interest mistakes recertifications numerous times Congress made option must move today grants Temporary Assistance Needy TANF serve enable them focus Eric Bost Bushs Undersecretary Agriculture Nutrition Consumer argues reasons easy understand worried your hard future unaware which erroneous reductions terminations Consequently should steps crucial Six adopted extending certification periods continue welfare implementing Newly employed redetermination while starting job stabilize before caseloads simplifies asset valuation resource tests Households Maintenance Effort automatically Instead waiting become completely destitute helps Having reliable source barrier seeking enables secure proximity supermarket Vehicle exemption announced own over current limit implementation however continually Making From Other include Owning seek maintain Building assets independence Stabilizing financial reaching Keeping homes having basic July cases closed month denied receiving improved completed sentence conviction end cycle drugs difficulty obtaining employment aid education social just obstacle particularly pronounced color racial disparities arrests Opting lifetime ban initial step establishing ways reducing abuse Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act PRWORA gave lift convicted drugrelated after August District Columbia rejected Rita part community responsibility members Our Those crisis get involved know systemic health persist tough choices first want feed Its same story had got laid shortage client brilliant dot com salary And came didnt Hes lucky now going Gayle Unexpected things happen prevent evicted necessities clients diverse young old educated Theres fear always coming something adequately losses sudden repairs considerably reduced areas usually what goes bottom list Everything related domino shouldnt choice Anderson University professor executive director board president North Helpline Bank works manager Munns Seattle exclude large segment possession illegal three assessed chemically dependent certified division alcohol substance DASA taking rehabilitation plan consisting chemical dependency treatment services Ihave For Safeway seen lot grocers perspective drive beginning see theyve gone run rations cant produce extremely perishable store disqualified owning rely public Most taxi carry bus unfortunate could using also direct generated generally alone week shifts given employees proportion allotted number kids cyclical competing makes Auburn Tanner lives understands Poverty Black Hispanic white nonHispanic example commitments inability therefore function insufficient enroll consequence prison dispropor recidivism socially ostracized placing does break foster criminal justice generates yearly insignificant expenditures Helps stay together decreases negative impacts felons Confronts disproportionate tionately affects illicit users constitute African Hispanics Yet arrested violations American comprise almost prisons felonies account outcomes conjunction minority groups raise questions racially discrimination converge restrictive policies expected impose Todd mental Ive addiction life qualify puts burden mom she doesnt applied WASHCAP State Combined Due memory problems Todds mother Andrea Bozick speaks him Ten ago diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia His stemmed his deal disease original fines jail security gets You live someone supplementing Back mid lost energy really order consists capable starts episodes regresses meltdowns why SSI hope selfsufficient here broad serious denies Lifting improving childrens Preschool schoolaged experience levels chronic anxiety depression behavior readily fair risk iron deficiency anemia hospitalized birth boost economies purchasing locally employing residents Thousands Meals Schools demonstrating fed healthy fall Studies published Research prove childs perform well Twenty stronger reimbursement students classroom show increases standardized scores Children skip distinguish similar images slower recall Hungry math repeat grade eating environment teaches elements proper diet positive habits physical wellbeing Properly nourished actively fellow Behavioral emotional prevalent hyperactive absent tardy provides districts establish superintendent instruction may grant startup expansion size demographics managed advantage Summertime Providing operating evidence produces detrimental upon age prevents fullest potential teacher day how attention task bought teachers wont anything give Sometimes snacks ask real adequate tangible begun cafeteria wasted whose necessary yearand stop trouble providing How expect pass WASL havent met believe matter addon fundamental survival Vicki Dwight fitness Franklin Middle teaching specifically targets recommended truly recognize deserves equal chance recommendations tools full utilization ending compelling incentives slow adopting territories key goal behind Reauthorization simplify retain Nord Andrews Carlson Household Security FANRR httpwwwersusdagovpublicationsfanrr Joint far greater affordable importantly allows Programs primary acceptable service Section purpose permit obtain nutritious normal channels trade percent lunches price affected Tapogna Suter Variations Rates Study Llobrera Caseloads Rising httpwwwcbpporg fahtm November America Americas Second Harvest httpwwwsecondharvestorgwhoshungryhunger_study_introhtml Based ERS data triggers production sales shipments Hanson Golan Effects Changes Expenditure Across Economy httpersusdagovpublicationsfanrrfanrr fanrrpdf Rural Investment Pub includes Title PROWRA Frequently Asked Questions httpwwwfracorghtmlfederal_food_programsprogramsfsp_faqhtml Super Ibid Winicki Jolliffe Gundersen Improve WellBeing Low Income Ponza Ohls Moreno Zambrowski Cohen Customer Mathematica Dean Rosenbaum Implementing New Provision Analysis edited John Springer Arizona Colorado Maryland Massachusetts York Pennsylvania Andres Participants Nutrient Availability Alexandria Office Evaluation Welter Freed Today Tomorrow WAC Representation Equity Assessment Disproportionality Disparity Adult Felony Sentencing Olympia Substance Abuse Mental Administration National Survey Drug Summary Rockville Bureau Justice Statistics Sourcebook Criminal Beck Allen PhD Mumola Christopher Prisoners Paige Harrison Dept Depart Facts httpwwwcenteronhungerorgFSIfsifactshtml Weinreb Wehler Perloff Scott Hosmer Sagor Gunderson Pediatrics Vol httpwwwpediatricsorgcgicontentabstracte Cook Casey Frank Berkowitz Cutts Meyers Zaldivar Insecurity Risks Among Young Caregivers Publication Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Conference Levenson Heeren Skalicky Prevalence Anthropometric Risk Urgent Hospitalizations Born Parents Murphy Achievement Year III Final General Hospital Boston Pollitt Cueto Jacoby Fasting Cognition Welland Undernourished Schoolchildren Review Three Experimental Journal Clinical Alaimo Olson Frongillo Insufficiency Schoolaged Childrens Cognitive Psychosocial Development Fact Sheet wwwfracorg December Kleinman Little Pagano Regal Jellinek Potential Emotional Correlates Relationship Between Functioning LowIncome academy Adolescent Psychiatry presentation House Family Committee Wash Rev Code statewide grassroots organization largest consumer advocacy group range issues aim bringing country represents coalition including labor faith organizations field telephone canvasses activation fundraising strength depends involvement information Bagley Avenue fax wwwwacitizenactionorg |
| Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County | Elizabeth Whelan | 2004 | Field Reports | Community Members | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Resources & Reality: Food Security in Pima County is a complete website exploring the diverse and unique array of food security resources in the Tucson area, including… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Understanding Hunger in Washington | Yesenia Garcia | 2004 | Families | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Understanding Hunger in Washington is a story bank based on interviews with families who relied on assistance outside their own incomes in order to put food on… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Story Bank Understanding Hunger Washington Interviews with Washingtons Hungry not here cause want for kids Mother food bank Spokane Yesenia Garcia Bill Emerson National Fellow Childrens Alliance Seattle February Table Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Whos Lack Affordable Housing Stories Families Share their Struggles Unemployment are Discouraged With the Job Market Health Issues Mental Illness and Care Poor Proves Barrier The Hoops Lines Loss Dignity Hope Conclusion Endnotes would like give thanks all women men children who devoted time share story Their openness willingness help unconditionally was inspiring grateful wonderful staff volunteers let through doors showed interest this project special Valley Pantry Mead Women Free Restaurant Salvation Army Yakima OIC Sunnyside North Helpline Food University District Lastly huge warm thank you Shelley Curtis served great resource support friend during process see hunger school some people work too much Working mother two According statebystate study recently conducted United States Department Agriculture ranks fifth hungriest state nation This fact continues shock many Washingtonians disbelief that families struggle put table everyday difficult believe such plentiful households experience insecure These facts challenge stereotypes prejudices cultivate toward what perceive hungry often think issue far away removed from associate war famine destruction places forth But invisible dont know whom happening where likely person least expect Perhaps harsh reality makes accept exists our own communities can happen anyone effort understand barriers keep accessing affording sufficient diets began interviewing relied assistance outside incomes order interviews were part took place banks meals programs over course four months individuals recruited interview met simply requirements they could rely income had under age years old persons interviewed ranged sex raceethnicity levels participation public Each one distinct brought them meal program each other For first stepping foot into others more regular occurrence However common sentiment shared amongst really wanted there Once completed few themes became extremely evident Amongst face have nutritional three consistently referred lack affordable housing unemployment health issueshealthcare Other touched upon included insufficient stamps hoops jump qualify domestic violence awareness knowledge regarding federal nutrition language immigration status kinship care etc most these usually becomes last priority when faced laundry list bills including rent electricity heat car insurance healthcare childcare telephone necessity compromised sustain roof ones head comprehensive get workappointments When trying its complexities important thing mind takes tackling root causes improve lives solution cannot providing but engage systemic changes which environment sacrifice medicine fiveyearold son homeless Domestic survivor costs among biggest contributors insecurity especially Due high enough money pay once paid Millions Americans afford safe decent themselves Harvards Joint Center Studiesii reported affordability problems million severely cost burdened spent Between number lowermiddle middleincome spending than half surged report attributes pressures stagnating lowerincome rising EcoNorthwestiii population spends Nine hundred thousand live overcrowded units classified physically inadequate fulltime minimum wage earner average yearly about able modest twobedroom unit Considering fair market bedroom month nearly impossible only dollar mostiv Unless hours per week make hour living home realityv overwhelming amount pointed main burden financial wellbeing result resorted motel rooms doubling roommates shelters homelessness sleeping cars moving locations distance transportation paying rents Others section eight another form lowincome expressed lengthy either any case find both literal figurative price secure heads therefore uncomfortable unsafe unhealthy Costs Another conflict husband does theres bus stops way UnionGgap bust There out Pregnant woman five occasion battled used isolated city occasions lot buy digging pennies because very Immigrant family just off cash barely how going room now Right little didnt nothing rats windows whole house falling apart end cooking microwave electric frying pan Were scrounging making Family Well expensive everywhere thats wasnt weeks every suffer You maybe friends werent Its saving grace Single dealing depression Having vouchers means your water gets shut lose voucher portion And things toilet paper dish soap take back seat youre doing everything waiting around has renewed year renew worst being poor knowing stability somebody elses hands control try use couldnt otherwise low stamp itself juggle big bags potatoes stretch stretching fell eat healthy nutritionally Woman tough single ends meet wages supporting cant benefits myself medical decide those bunch certificates wall job Like said putting applications bet Ive got letter phone call getting man January national rate equaling total unemployed exceeded twentyfive Currently fourth charts close alone ranked ninth highest metropolitan area vii After economy triggered recession lingering toll More workers exhausting claiming bankruptcy recordhigh jobless exhausted estimated will same predicament according analysis Labor statistics Budget Policy Priorities viii maximum Weekly Benefit Amount new Insurance claims filed effective date after ixThe benefit based earnings called Base Year New been made went affect include stricter search receiving obvious links between equals access resources tight budget due again items Many also noted psychological distress associated Most felt depressed disillusioned helpless guilty lived comfortable received education completinghad college drastic switch dining standing lines traumatic Relying come easy Budgeting world newly theme following exhaustive injury mental illness unreliability seasonal sudden accident complete schoolcollege laid actively seeking employment finding entire discouraged need stop until bachelors degree probably Both worked contractor Boeing came down Hes still looking jobs staying baby grow bit coming savings zero look needed led emergency situation eligible small helps payments adjust against stable diet Living TANF mean Thats hell adjustment stuff then learn selling learning worry wonder hot cold running youve gotta gonna okay except transition hard cut havent chance paycheck hasnt lost pretty working Nashville best restaurants thinking abundance never suck buck grandkids Kinship caregiver her parent People theyre ill reasons why visiting nobody says government run anybody foundation problem temporary since October That day patrons start inches snow business crisis valley temporaryseasonal summer neither wife nor receive energyfood assistances something almost Now rentlighttelephone battle They wont even orthopedic chair his sit desk residents uninsured equivalent Tacoma Bellevue combinedx Despite massive several cuts results loss coverage approximately immigrantsxi reduction dental copayments Basic eligibility visual Administrative increased stay plans example legislative session required reapply instead asked provide paperwork insurancexii ever impose monthly premiums thousands Medicaid major threat childrens Premium amounts poverty level FPL Washingtonxiii Twentyfour affordxiv expected decisions kept stories comfortably changed matter minutes combination change lifestyle difficulty mentalphysical stress forced confronted before medication today pain tell employer stand grappling illnesses feeling energized condition left stigmatized speaking community overwhelmingly cited yet household adults did liability Supplemental Security Income SSI coupons covered states Plan applicable consistent throughout frustrations challenges provider cover needs involved quality despite incredible trauma seem anytime near future doctor patients open coupon bad having line times whatever system fixed opposite daughter wisdom teeth yanked shes hurtin supposed sad everyone book accepts couple shouldnt fire fighter rollerblading restructure different cope play firefighter anymore although kid intention anything position energy walking handle ask real boys seven injured Liability added depend Because return career registered nurse Ill survive anxiety gas anywhere fit someone asks say BOOM axe comes right realize handicaps stick labels See manicdepressive medications feel tired Not yourself automobile social security quit choice parttime better life six bedtime degraded office wish doesnt dishes worthless hopeless changing Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome suffers Attention Deficit HyperActivity Disorder Dealing issues ADHD PTSD figure successful succeed experiences told fears hope What follows range criticisms feels desperation faith higher concerns nutritious always belief sure God growing mom basically outlook ostracized watching potato chips pancakes looked punishment else asking ladder happy concern hold weve struggled alot good happens malnourished Father honey plus utilities Without wouldnt pampers days wait next pregnant offer hole mud bottom while lucky thrown lifeline rope climb dig learned bigger Youve folks watch turn skeletons struggling physical paperless One vehicle copy title asset hiding documentation prove stocks bonds mutual funds IRAs point check account Yeah Them sometimes calling kinds appointments miss works hear commenting she applied pull grueling apply booklet blood basic becoming scared application tortillas without eating responsibility Theyre proud happened realizing stuck together strugglin perfect completing thirtyfive variety touring cities wants dependent Every individual spoke throw highlight particular State adequate facing efficiency comprehensiveness discrimination racism pride accomplish reminding ending visited agencies safety nets utmost appreciation counseling holding fulfilling freedom advocating behalf whether media policy grassroots listen voices experienced inside holds antihunger advocates involves compassion towards provides USDA Data Confirms TopFive Place November Studies Nations Cambridge Harvard iii Tapogna John Allison Suter Explaining Variations Rates Portland ECONorthwest represent generally accepted standard Out Reach Americas Wage Climbs Low CoalitionLIHIS Feb httpwwwnlihcorgoordataphpgetstateonstateBDWA Employment Situation Summary Bureau Statistics httpwwwblsgovnewsreleaseempsitnrhtm Metropolitan Areas httpwwwblsgovweblaummtrkhtm Downey Kirsten Record Numbers Run Benefits Friday Page httpwwwwagovesduiwbahtm Fast Facts Save httpwwwsavehealthcareinwaorgpressindexphp Losing Ground Children Lose Coverage Essential Services December xii Changes Programs Enacted Legislative Session httpchildrensallianceorgDownloadhealth_report_FINpdf xiii xiv httpwwwsavehealthcareinwaorglegislationindexphp | |
| Assessment of Food Security in Ward 8 | Rachel Clay | 2004 | Field Reports | Communities of Color, Community Members | Domestic, Washington, DC | Assessment of Food Security in Ward 8 identifies the problems an inadequate food system brings to the residents of this historically underserved area of Washington, D.C. and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Road food Security___________________________Recommendations Farmers Markets are great way bridge the gap between growers and community they provide fresher alternatives for produce than typical grocery stores which ship from hundreds sometime thousands miles away However Ward farmers markets there not thriving other around city These few suggested improvements that could made address issue AFM moved more prominent location such further Anacostia near big chair perhaps nearer hightraffic area metro station This would attract passersby who otherwise had planned come market but stop anyway out curiosity surveyed all agreed problem negatively affecting business Consider changing days Both operate Saturdays only early morning until afternoon Changing day weekday contributes passerby element People work weekends suggestion supported some Increase advertising both within outside Many people simply dont know about Community Gardens should consider crossmarketing effort Brochures Urban Oasis info Barry Farms available shoppers Likewise roughly volunteers may interested supporting same neighborhood another fresh alternative even lesser known residents most name single garden They were familiar with them Promote start gardens Recruit churches youth groups after school programs possibly schools their own through suggestions Explore possible partnerships CAFB Julie Adkisson has talked encouraging kids caf sites projects Mobilize Allies Food Security good place Inform just couple hours enjoyable gardening piece Puzzlea puzzle missing lot pieces City Officials need recognize security this ward years since Safeway closed its doors have been courted fill void now six later happened point creative thinking needs take What independent Currently discussing option beginning stages plan government involvement Youth Although survey sample study was small clearly demonstrated better nutrition From foods consuming getting nutrients integrating agriculture science local public combining curriculums Students can learn first hand sustainable proper balance fruits vegetables skipped meals addressed district offer freereduced breakfast basis lunch however suggests many students taking advantage program Further done topic due concerns safety kinds offered Perhaps focus choice eating habits reveal useful information Appendices______________________________________________________ Appendix Governing Congressional Representation Eleanor Holmes Norton DDC congressional representation Congresswoman House Representatives She full speaking rights house floor she cannot vote Cong nonbinding democratic presidential primary January became nation bring national attention districts lack senate voting Legislative Rayburn Office Building Washington Phone Fax hearing impaired Council Councilmember Sandra Allen Chair Committee Human Services District Columbia Pennsylvania Avenue Suite Email cmallendccouncilus Constituent Martin Luther King Room Offices National Press Street Ave Local Advisory Neighborhood Commission Mailing Address Meeting Location Professional Date lst Tuesday ANC Name Anthony Muhammad Box Barbara Clark Ridge Place Fred Bradley Yavocka Young Juanita Jefferson Morris Dianne Glover Douglas Lendia Johnson Howard Savanah MPD Police Station Center Alabama McGee Streets Leonard Watson Wagner Karl Fraser Knox Terrace vacant Constance Thomas Stanton Gladys General Kenneth Baker Savannah Jacque Patterson MLK Please call Wednesday Dorthea Ferrell Stevens Dion Jordan Mary Cuthbert Mlk Calvin Lockridge Raleigh Kemp Halley Hadley Hospital Thursday Alice Brandywine Elmira Absalom Soisette Lumpkin Galveston Apt Robin Ijames Maria Powell Theresa Jones Congress Heights Mississippi Seegars Christopher Hawthorne Valley Melvin Sims Leon Swain Misissippi Williams Barnaby Public Assistance Department wwwdhsdcgov East Sets policy provides social services rehabilitation selfsufficiency including childhood development assistance disability WIC Health state Agency Apply Sattelite office Service DCPS Schools School Type Grade Levels Number Zip Code Birney Draper Wahler FerebeeHope Garfield Green Hendley Chesapeak Leckie Malcolm McGogney Wheeler Moten Livingston Savoy Shannon Simon Naylor Terrell Turner Wilkinson Pomeroy JHS Bruce Hart SHS Ballou STAY Altern Choice Academy Douglass Spec Hospitals Clinics Greater Southeast Southern Free Wards River Clinic Capitol Serves Adults Children Operates Sliding Fee ScaleFree those pay Hours Hunt Monday Good Hope Mon Tues Thur Fri Wed Thurs noon Market Chapel AME June Nov SFMNPEBT accepted AMM MayNovember SFMNP EBT Pantries Soup Kitchens Directory Emergency Some listed located close proximity service Outreach Ainger Pantry Clothing Distribution Note Mainly wards ACOC will help anyone Walkins permitted clients strongly urged Ambassador Baptist Church Minnesota Fresh Vegetable Sat Mornings TEFAP commodities referral Saint Philip street Pick Shaw Methodist When mission members Referrals necessary must Assumption Special distribution thanksgiving Christmas holidays Bethlehem Bread Must proofs residency income dependents under birth certificates documents lease establish child household live SESW Paramount Missionaries Charity Queen Peace Kitchen packages Everyday except Closed Thursdays kitchen closes promptly Ralph Waldo Petey Greene For HeightsWashington Highlands neighborhoods Call prior visit Proof required More organization section emergency Unable verify availability FreeReduced Lunch Eligibility Reduced Mcgogney Prepared Division Nutrition Participation Women Infants Total Memorial BAFB total levels based clinic locations participants 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| 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 | 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 supported there prohunger advocate against feeding necessity professional relationship solidified message excellent favorable sentiments importance impressed visit Public relations bank Oakland emphasized They told messages circulated office effectively framing opportunities sampling television showed value welldefined clearly delineated talking points Each news pieces conveyed larger Bay Area attributed consistency distributed needed construct maximally Next created organized structured communicating various helped separate twotiered tier encourage enroll goal participants aimed highincome citizens owners secondtier bring society showing interest establishing outlets radio print reaching target well agencies mediums chart organizing audiences listed contact etc timing story oped envisioned outlet intended submit publication Bee holiday season problem exists month solution planned October Spanishlanguage station popular migrant allowed debunk myths provide pertinent finished dozens hoped take advantage next checklist assess progress plans tangible barometer measure extent discussed frame attractive entire just qualify fifth America respectively politically South rank nation output terms predominately conservative oppose type perceived handout Framing strengthens essential methods display everyone full economies agreed fundamental concept providing argue possibility million funds stressed appeared Chamber Commerce newsletter communicated pleased positive accomplished events came form email informing chief representative wanted Rep seeing toward districts Through course Representative shocked amount dollars unclaimed every utilizing going hungry informative piqued Congressmans compelled instance confirmed November passed proclamation Tuesday pass later left following day returned Monday sent covered Spanish language network ran nightly publicity garner dozen phone calls given segment call yield somewhere night Friday editorial garnered hundred hundreds offices assured potentially hearing seek enormous consistent clear encouraging Everybody 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System SFIS lengthens deters barrier remote portable fingerimaging equipment unless client visits specifically fingerprinted varied discouraging affect status employed owned house shockingly feared drafted fight Iraq spoke impression purchased paid welfare encourages stigma sometimes associated All erroneous beliefs prevented eliminated deterrent voiced alike Far condemning caseworker rude intolerant shared said impolite unaccommodating caseworkers treated coming pockets negative word mouth offset amounts Additionally expanded Recent contrary half earned With mind appointment times conflict Time waiting translates paychecks Poor clientbased significantly compromised improving improved statewide Hotline campaigns informational difficulties faced easilyaccessible tested difficult navigate Potential calling speak person questions answered callers added labels posters hotline timeconsuming frustrating anytime used seen generate Busy burdened announcements exact geographic channel newspaper 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| Community Food Assessment Map Project | Samuel Raskin | 2006 | Field Reports | Community Members | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Community Food Assessment Map Project is a map of community food assessment results using GIS technology. The maps have been distributed throughout Kentucky, and are used both… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Why its Easier Get Burger than Broccoli West Broadway The geography food insecurity Louisville with focus the End and East Downtown Samuel Raskin Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Community Farm Alliance February Food exists here communities that make Louisvilles are insecure meaning many individuals families living not have access enough healthy This injustice created related set problems Like other low income color across nation retail sector does meet local demand leaving community members without good options for buying within their neighborhoods Since residents vehicles they become marooned desert where cannot purchase nutritious foods necessary Often only remaining option these buy readily available unhealthy especially fast result standard lower parts risk health Map Nord Mark Andrews Margaret Putting Table Household security Amber Waves Feb Vol issue ERS USDA httpwwwfooddesertsorg Vosoris Nichola Tarasuk Valerie Insufficiency Associated Poorer Health American Society Nutritional Sciences Nutr January Geography demographics stretches north from Algonquin Parkway Roy Wilkins Drive includes Park Hill Duvalle Chickasaw Shawnee Portland California Parkland Russell According last census about inhabitants African region also home White people whom live neighborhood very poor tract average median household half Jefferson Countywide some drops below less county composed Phoenix Smoketown Shelby similar Ends inhabit them Census population housing Kentucky State Data Center Summary File Poverty striking when averaged Race Income Region Population Average Median Tract County Store locations prices cost quality depends city Market basket research conducted LouisvilleJefferson spring confirms vary greatly depending purchased Researchers surveyed stores price availability item market reflects USDAs pyramid eating recommendations Their findings were dismal shows lowincome areas likely spend most hardest time getting high major problem underserved types carry selection priced supermarkets superstores provide customers best combination affordability compared sellers see tables both map Neither has superstore Although there still significantly Throughout full service grocer per wide ratio every Making Connections Research Fall Conducted Assessment Advisory Team RAT Chair Lisa Markowitz Anthropology University wwwmypyramidgov Metro Department listing all restaurants licensed sell For purpose this study counted natural grocers three store carried almost discount convenience gas completely missing Both feature however outlets Convenience abundant but come another Shaffer Amanda Persistence LAs Grocery Gap Justice Urban Environmental Policy Institute Occidental College Availability different Type Percentage Basket Items Carried Supermarket With Gas Without PharmacyDrugstore General Stores Discount Grocers Superstore charge higher any aside hyperexpensive important because accessible type retailer Because forced great deal shopping costs roughly more supermarket table appears lowest figure misleading grocery researchers found items accounted Prices Good Price Superstores Hows Another previously mentioned sprinkled throughout inferior goods offer experience They messy disorganized long slow lines cash register However offering second rate buyers Even first tier national chains These quotes illustrate sold chain located farmers asked anonymous shopper who lived you eat fruits vegetables And she responded Yeah cause availableits hard find fresh produce storeI bought iceberg lettuce Kroger looks then cut open inside brown wilted situation much same reported CFA member lives Second Street caters lot elderly meat grade one You can tell put ice box overnight stinks dont choice cant get out statements representative what Considering two attests difficulty finding small pilot survey gauge attitudes held came results When range respondents disagreed how felt statement visit side town struck clean attractive strongly agreed What else Fast While lack sources affordable share little fill gap saturated fat nutrition asset Harmful abound main clogged artery stretching through mile stretch features never walk cholesterol packed hamburger equivalent Along Long John Silvers McDonalds Indis Fried Chicken Rallys taco bell addition numerous including limited Pizza Hut KFC Castle Wendys Hot Seat Survey Stacy Brooks September Healthy Foods Local Farms Conference Ebbeling Cara Pawlak Dorota Ludwig David Childhood Obesity publichealth crisis common sense cure August Lancet seller Vehicle Getting could simply into vehicle drive preferred would unfortunately notwithstanding Residents far part percentage households single varies least impacted places number over rest percentages rarely often concentrations Comparing Households Access Area Within traditionally populations even others include mothers nonEnglish speakers disabled groups twice Members Traditionally Underserved Populations Central South combine create reasonable There usually either matters worse few adequate better See HCT Kentuckiana Regional Transportation Agency KIPDA Travel Ibid above circles radii drawn around stated earlier our currently shop considered walking distance trip foot groceries show acceptable bulk addresses such vast majority easily case huge portions locally unacceptable Low should pay People deserve variety Enders Downtowners choose want hamburgers which products |
| Broken Promises | Brett Murphy | 2006 | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Communities of Color, Families, Residents of Public Housing, Workers (including farm workers) | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Broken Promises incorporates interviews with individuals and families affected by Hurricane Katrina into an analysis of ongoing and emerging crises in the New Orleans region. The report… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Broken Promises examination ongoing and developing crises the New Orleans region Brett Murphy Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Congressional Center February Nearly six months after Katrina ripped through Gulf Coast life remains totalizing experience impossible avoid being reminded every hour day Even relatively unscathed parts town mounds ruined junk that was once part persons still litter sidewalks waiting picked Orange coded markings spraypainted messages left rescue workers scream out from sides houses Rows rows moldy mudcaked cars crowd underneath interstates Dark empty Poboy shops antique stores rest quietly along streets The neutral grounds known medians United States are crowded with paper plastic signs one could think election except they advertising house gutting roof repair rather than Republicans Democrats Tan humvees carrying young soldiers drive military helicopters occasionally thunder sky Superdome squats guiltily beneath clear skies its shame massive bursts cavernous building onto everything else eyes photographs bridge into Gretna grips Morial Convention like French Quarter medium holding crystal ball conjuring images thirsty hungry frightened black folks turned back around Sheriff Lees shotgunwielding deputies Makeshift stop have replaced stoplights all over city without creating traffic nightmares because there many fewer roads Half million stories sorrow salvation embodied ubiquitous bumper sticker simply says Thanks Houston Moving seriously flooded areas your body becomes tense mind goes defense mode Mardi Gras approaches celebrations lifes vibrant colors miles hauntingly silent homes businesses shriek death desolation Sixty seconds spent Chalmette Gentilly East Violet Port Sulphur West Pointe Hache Shell Beach Arabi Lakeview Lower Ninth Ward needed convince anyone this truth gaping festering wound nations people missing displaced residents scattered Hundreds thousands muckfilled uninhabitable City broke Less percent reopened Tens families for FEMA trailers Vast swaths streetlights Thousands volunteers sleeping tents criminal justice system has been obliterated defendants them arrested minor violations rot jails prisons state any legal representation hospital crisis Immense inpatient emergency room bed shortages office staff making dangerous place serious medical needs Residents returned Atlanta Little Rock Memphis Dallas Baton Rouge other cities country fiercely determined ReNew With adequate support federal government will just This reports four sections seek illuminate some currently taking within area first section provides brief profiles affected aftermath order comprehend how stubborn obstacles affecting whole must understand individual level second offers simple overview housing highlighting lack affordable third explores difficulties confronting who come help rebuild focusing events transpiring Park last discusses why indigent denied their constitutional rights due process speedy trial threatening lead shutdown Parish Criminal Court These but few dilemmas facing Many root causes these issues however can also found when examining problems not discussed report Voices Wilderness Joyce tragedy top tragedyits exploded Shortly before hit Miller homeowner her family piled five evacuated Rayne Louisiana night slept cold cement floor Civic televisions watched horror chaos unfolded frantically wondering nobody coming friends neighbors When asked leave going used rice festival woman Lafayette came aid kind had never met provided big members stay Rita bearing down were exhausted decided evacuate They boarded windows stayed awake howled outside children cried screamed Mama Help dont wanna die passed she check home which took feet water during flood Out desperation went Brother Don director Hope House Garden District see find live Luckily vacant transitional unit move During time nephews child play Joyces porch drowned swimming pool Texas most unable attend funeral though substantial damage above waterline insurance company tried give only homeowners policy arguing almost caused Eventually forked fair amount Using money payout paid off mortgage started course clue whether neighborhood preserved finally decides what shrinking footprint look Prior trying terms deaths husband son grandchild series tragedies setbacks set motion combined those previous losses threatened destroy mental health Counseling helped cope thinks returning job Kingsley Senior nonprofit assistedliving where care elderly ladies mean much talking working focus get pooped heard everyone elses situation about Henry Morgan retired electrician Reggio fishing community Bernard Monday morning rose seven fifteen minutes another parish his floated floodwaters looted boat motor battery listening screams cries eventually taken Canal Bridge then High School mother advanced Alzheimers awoke school looked stars exclaimed Thank God Ive died gone heaven told hadnt yet calmly replied Yes haveand next Ferry moved Clearview Overpass Metairie both Governor Blanco Jesse Jackson made mediacovered visits three hot miserable days more October exodus shelters hotel rooms While wife separated lived right each makeshift gutted yellow bus behind Thirty yards away Judy friend Cheryl slab expropriated acre Henrys land launch build tide levee him nonnegotiable According might protect others essentially turn property basin hurricane comes got trailer late January located different Times Picayune visited too meet wanted know living warm Kevin Jerri tell homebut want Laroque thought return saw Mayor Nagin television urging For past staying Quality InnMaison Charles Around Laroques given letter management informing entering season special noon evicted sat curb belongings Common Ground held protest front local lawyers busy obtain temporary restraining eviction representative arrived stated sent talk media quickly surrounded thing call hotline trailerKevin immediately dialed number mere muscle memory proceeded hold phones signals beeping Late afternoon cheer granted requested hotels terminating program completely March Ollie doI really born sharecropping Mississippi November able learned read write couldnt make enough feed Being old alone transportation would weather weathered Betsy Camille levees woke discover Amazingly survived ever waters receded joined Clyde Brumfield Anthony mud swept Clydes onebedroom apartment loveseat dried sunfor heat electricity access phone light batterypowered lamp purchased salesclerk directions Christmas adjacent donated couch Because age illiteracy very difficult navigating way FEMAs bureaucracy Without occasional Red Cross early eating MREs meals girlfriend nursing mattress door praying brother Noland visit since Craig lost exwife sevenyearold daughter Despite unspeakable burden loss wakes cruise ship cabin pushes forward father beginning year tested exceptionally bright talented realization motivated enroll Houses GED Sister Lilianne better himself nurture sons potential setting good example normally does put stickers congratulatory homework papers makes sure Craigs take show giving month destroyed deemed eligible assistance written rental contract maintenance worker Hall employees storm ships end fears may become homeless Rental rates throughout easily doubled casting doubts Bobby wasnt stick myself That trouble worst middle senior citizen you safer here Chef Menteur Highway chance Rideau side road pushing handtruck propane tank keep walking van passing ham baked beans thumb stuck bill hand hoping hitchhike open grocery store flip sign reads Rebuilding takes Need safe spot park near location Driveway work Local boy lays moldstained small across yard Ollies refuses buy new wont need gets rains pours tiny hole ceiling Like nearly cost group wretched condition Ochsner Hospital doctors pump eight tanks gray liquid stomach carry muchneeded hernia operation tough devastated didnt mold muck breathing ride uptown TMobile free tool touch sister importantly allow case Charlie least spend lights diemaybe long Charlies Ycloskey vanished slammed lower leaving concrete foundation subcontractors install representatives explained control pass initial site inspection seat even subcontractor wants Citizens Property Insurance Corporation pay anything claim LCPI Louisianas insurer resort statecreated cant market Virtually communities Alluvial covered adjusters clearly suffered wind therefore valid claims policies Sometime later letters stating floods paying lawyer doesnt sell sportfisherman truly called Jeremy isnt guttedit date bulldozer Guilbeau own checkpoint haunted wasteland halfway Plaquemines square foot having getting permit materials meantime selling gasoline beer cigarettes candy bars shed lives received break delivered keys replace contents muddy soaked inside brick bricks sheetrock telling qualify compensation Jodie Were world atmosphere Florida Hurricane applied After losing Jodies Galveston bought older fix prompted Under normal conditions trip less congestion ended hours application did reapplied submitted sale deed title again setback Dons success finding plumber couple pack car start skyrocketing afford encountered similar reasonably priced motel realized option per plot pitch campsite hundred drinking entire littered trash infested mosquitoes portopotties changed frequently campers wash sweat debris dust bodies shower effort improve teaching basics camping outdoors sanitize cooking tools campfire properly food etc spokesperson organized press Chris Annie Living tent winter sucks Rebel pet pitbull hitchhiking rain Biloxi contractor driving laborers LaborReady Inc permanent gigs cleans drains drives dumptruck week benefits overtime Unable rent closed WalMart December tired freezing squatting sitting contractors reclaim huddle oildrum fire One certain restocking shelves soon Given longer accepting traditional campsites appropriated seem anywhere July allegedly breaking stealing stereo jail prisoners buses transferred facilities maximum security adult facility foster relatives street perished Chriss reevacuated ending Arkansas parents track charges against accepted Attorney accused Nobody bothered witnesses police officers involved evidence existed someone Department Children Services court borrowing courtroom space judge issued surety bond wellknown pulled purse embarrassed ordered released recognizance lucky onesthere estimated individuals seeing Alex awaiting sentencing possession cocaine AIDS housed Prison attorney defenders negotiating receive Before officially sentenced deal finalized remote prison half receiving Protease inhibitors sideeffect medication deteriorating rapidly hospitalized times His laidoff contact realistically possible facto sentence charge Its nationwide packed carted FEMApaid pavement wave evictions forced between now Quigley professor Loyola University Law states Weve lot carsi rentassistance checks problem woefully inadequate considering scarce expensive More citys either livable immediate future crunch elements postKatrina especially devastating lowerincome Orleanians scarcity accompanied unbelievable spike prices cheapest result tens horribly substandard Area barns including ones arranged tombstones cemetery elevated highways Some packing themselves apartments onceflooded garages Those bitten bullet rented often spending income prospects bleak acting chief David Paullison reporters gotten approval purchase initially envisioned rehouse recovery disappointment Jan placed cityii total Furthermore large fully functional sewage cases driveways weeks issue approaching critical stage same cramped refrigerators places cook Life necessarily party nowhere instance trailersiii words force Fat Tuesdayand include Basic price factoring volume discounts looking lifecycle includes transporting installing cleaning maintaining disposing traileriv Due bottleneck developed distribution fortune built distributed slated precisely high nature led questions wise use billion dollars funds happen removed Although performed poorly goal rehousing hard predict obstacle seemed shock actually Louisianans Sprawling lots pristine white partly public officials agree Faced prospect concentrated groups neighborhoods parks fields parking surprisingly backyard stance council expressed fierce opposition voiced concerns such values increase crime hurt aesthetic cultural value seems subtly strongly tied race class differences easier quicker convenient accessible single locations leaders harder Another reason slowly inefficiently complex network arent running businessThe doing Sometimes hook driveway hasnt manpower close eye Perhaps reported Judging confronted reach agency obviously pretty swamped bayou exactly ends probably depend heavily plans articulated candidates upcoming mayoral wins sort buyout various levels upon Congressman Baker forth create power preKatrina bills popularity significant administration scrapped metropolitan parishes hardesthit agreed plan present offer pre grant cover gap payouts repairs cap owneroccupied properties apply unclear proposal settled unfold Between quarter calendar delinquency payments subprime loans overdue compared quarterv sufficient mortgages determines smaller preserve abandon occur abandoned practically worthless blighted type comprehensive wellfunded essential crippled continuing struggle companies amounts role longterm picture generally honored minimize claiming played causing Senate Committee recently shouldnt point floodwater marks shifted foundations denying specific legislation surge Senator Julie Quinnvi windversuswater debate Greater Slidell tip resolved towns successfully Struggles owners explosion available smallscale landlords ordinary extra two whom jobs exacerbates preventing units repaired activists fear floodplain gentrifying developers basic laws supply demand guarantee forces gentrification conquer lowincome Unless strong action ensure ample stock continue Unfortunately priority politicians planners reconstruction should ballyhooed proposals presented tended ignore renters prior rarely discuss options emptily say HUD appropriate highpoverty earned list Section names longvii emerging turning Los Angeles governments promises regardless economic status aggressively pursue initiatives Come hell Katrinas wake possibly gut pick roofs plumbing paint walls wiring clean cut broken trees scrap metal playing key resurrection far pleasant There trucks highway oncesubmerged together Peoples Relief Fund Oversight Coalition law students conducting surveys Over teams surveyed legally required andor worked forviii Most certainly committed fly contracting firms larger fact safety training necessary equipment hazmat suits respirators chemical boots concerning sites full dangers toxic rusty nails glass fumes heavy machinery pose threats equipped protective knowledge Marylee Orr executive Environmental Action Network sediment covering contains dangerously arsenic bacteria metals substances recent survey men respiratorsix uninsured limbs infections catch viruses unsanitary crashing effects cancer scarier Undocumented immigrant vulnerable labor abuses Latin American Association Katrinax underpaid enjoyed reception racial tensions rising loudly complain Hispanics statements worrying overrun Mexican done hosting years reality apparent little planning accommodate usually try dealing camps KOAs bathroom utility hookups already spaces hopes reliably squat permission until somebody kicks fifth largest receives funding instead relying primarily golf fees fundraisers private donations governing board comprised wealthy influential donors blew damaged structures phase camp millions damages budget failures created manage itself happy accept Storm Force Alabamabased firm collecting Ronnie Hyer Mike King Ron Briggs Justin net profits rents collected managing bunk uninsulated vary typical Renters Other short trips Boy Scouts camped Union army Civil War Scout Island postal service onsite filled tire ruts filthy flies ground showers walk distance Shelter usable buildings things expect human attorneys nation organizing Lee Circle primary numbers congregate Every crowds hop truck ask likely chosen rush wait trudge dejected sun starts From research perspective effective faces change awhile hired longerterm relationships extended period efforts PHRFs convinced meeting evening Standing oil drum headlights darkness requests onebyone while print observed argued feasible agreeable items posting rules youve guys pockets step seconded sentiment blown kinds improvements weve seen element helpWe doIf greatly appreciatedThen But restored natural overxi followup following Wednesday organizers showed Police trespassing proper permits under threat arrest NOPD evicting provide proof Gabriel Strachota PHRF organizer Theyre separate theyre weaker coincidence supposed agreement changes cops arrivexii blocked organize Parkxiii described current Apparently thanks largely coverage attention Friday Mayors Army Corp Engineers National Guard Homeland Security receptive toward cautiously optimistic convenience laundrymat significantly dryer cleaner rugby upset controversy applications campersxiv Overall update positive although rosy Business seeking ways CEO Bob Becker eliminate source wed giant campground thatWe entity whats expected hopefully measure based disaster occurred remaining havexv view shut interstate Theyll appear headed begin kicked rebuilding suffer proposed something enacted reconstruct boom materializes Workers flocked promised emerges promise ensuring treated fairly humane Justice Delayed Judge Arthur Hunter declaring practical purposes defender exists halt prosecutions involving publicly appointed Speaker Salter President Hines rdxvi Chief Calvin Johnson indicated follow suit expects judges verge screeching nearcomplete Rafael Goyeneche Metropolitan Crime Commission former assistant district funded tickets fines yearsxvii investigators modest assigned represent Rachel Jones highlighted brokenxviii OPP typically convicted violent offenders detained determination guilt innocence offenses corralled identification records flung Corrections allowed Essentially idea charged withconvicted personal files cells evacuees unhurt collect calls let okay qualified circumstances incarcerations hampered Meg Garvey explains intoxication Say weekend sloppy locked Carrol knows allowing washed map exist anymore injured stormthat cruel unusual punishmentxix evaporated laid Currently offices responsible tracking representing well sane person uglier Finally hearing testimony several competing factions Tilden Greenbaum Public Defender oldest withdraw recruit volunteer casesxx Richard Teissier study Greenbaums constitutionally guaranteed counsel dramatic further She believes reformed invested believing works willing consider criminals justify incarcerating themThere courts complicated putting real topdown reorganization Whatever Hunters indigents spur legislature comply requiring fund systems Maybe reforming None matter political whatever address reallife suffering poor Imagine marijuana rural county birth twins parole violation missed babies revocation innocent imagine vouchers unemployed victims fight couches Associated Press Jobs plentiful Chicago Tribune iii Officers Index Brookings Institution Deslatte Melinda bar automatic denial vii NPACH Testimony Financial viii Interview Jen Lai Shortchanged ibid xii Unhappy Campers xiii xiv fold xvi limbo xvii halts Indigents xviii xix Megan |
| Closing New Mexico’s Rural Food Gap | Miles Patrie, Joseph Lee | 2006 | Field Reports | Community Members, Rural Communities | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | Closing New Mexico’s Rural Food Gap examined the scope and dynamics of access to fresh fruits and vegetables in northern New Mexico and solicited recommendations for community… Read more | Emerson Fellow | items average Conclusions Price and Availability Survey The results demonstrate that less mobile lowincome rural residentsthose often least able afford ithave pay more for their food therefore also get Food Stamps They have access healthy foods such fresh fruits vegetables system which has created this inequality must changed basic human need equally available everyone reasonable price Page httpwwwfarmtotableinfo Making drum not easy takes group people advised Samuel Suina the New Mexico Tribal Extension Task Force Director who teaches making basket weaving youth Increasing affordable residents will either require collaboration many different groups working wide range fields challenges faced communities McKinley San Juan Rio Arriba Mora Counties are Not only lessmobile these face lack economic opportunity but our survey demonstrated they much higher prices small stores were expensive than grocery located regional centers investment better public transportation systems within all counties made Residents should hitchhike store Seniors living areas rely senior center van take them with high Nor Dulce other miss out getting because live too far from Stamp office Measures taken state local level improve cases create Another way address burdens placed bring exist Many focus members mentioned selection was confirmed However does case There number examples provide good Bashas Crownpoint Jicarilla Grocery Communities would wise invest means money stay community lost bringing highpoverty can help reduce diabetes currently costing Mexicos economy over billion dollars per year Community programs emergency entitlement lessen needs suggested ways could improved Farmers markets obtain EBT card machines tools order accept outreach expanded awareness ease Other advertising themselves effectively Along large participants education about nutrition wanted cooking classes adults children develop habits early life improving nutritious schools school did seem needed Action increase reimbursement rate offer wider variety options Most lunch compete against junk through carte vending some positive things happening Recently finalized antijunk rules include ban elementary carbonated beverages middle unhealthy This been achieved cooperation led Healthy Kids recently received one million USDA Fruit Vegetable Pilot Program provides students snacks Similar ensure coming hungry Backpack gives home weekends talked highly among enough funding numbers like those County showing Monday morning had inadequate meals weekend Universal breakfast cost regardless income dramatic benefits Students participate shown eat diets score standardized tests Connecting farmers found great source work left done single participant said thought served buy opportunities ranchers young involved farming ranching Traditional particular very important providing traditional decline leads dietary changes Less consumption reliance processed sugar caused skyrocketing rates there possibilities being pursued example possibility intercultural agricultural extension resources eight Pueblos First Nations links between agriculture health evident lead reducing care chronic diseases recognizing poverty sovereignty intertwined Indeed gap tangible costs wellbeing further research government others quantify associated Incorporating into antihunger fundamentally states future linking goals nutritional linked viable development importantly report offered recommendations districts private businesses probably organizations agencies together learn nuances earnestly practical solutions Without action Land Enchantment remain land insecurity nutritionrelated APPENDICIES produces wonderful apples Indian Stores called Din Markets Appendix Supermarkets Country successful storetribe partnership Kami Pothukuchi Wayne State University Printed permission author copyright holder For reservations threehour long round trip shopping unusual Native Americans experience higherthanaverage dietrelated illnesses nearepidemic proportions Access fullservice supermarkets pressing concern Yet significant amounts expended outside convenience carry few healthful choices charge tribes developed partnered chains most continue without supermarket Arizonabased chain several Navajo serve model hoping outlets nearby How came Chinle Arizona When Dineh Cooperatives Inc DCI corporation queried tribal quickly surfaced top list went build first overcoming typical Getting retailer anchor Tseyi Shopping Center proved difficult put dogandpony show present representatives leading areaAlbertsons Safeway says Jon Colvin President CEO officials just sat nodded politely And never heard afterwards last surprise Chairman Eddie Basha agreed square foot opened its sales soon highest portion rent lease pegged percent profits returned tribe Soon similar arrangements place Window Rock Tuba City Why interested remote familys history clues During Great Depression Najiby her son Ike peddled shoes combs merchandise car Yaqui Pima provided affinity farflung Moreover All departments marked English unlike national ownership meant opening new approval corporate headquarters however persuaded strength market existed reservation potential expansions based foremost business law requires employ whenever possible requisite run orient employees particulars operating cultivate sense larger brought set trainees homes Phoenixbased displayed extraordinary commitment DCIs Store directors interviewed three conveyed strong family What Customers Buy products desired Large sacks Blue Bird brand flourused make fry breadevaporate shelves busy days Cuts mutton cans lard potatoes dairy alternatives animal chow canned populars elsewhere country laden salt fats purchased carrying something trying combat But what moves Chips soda pop buying Shelly Biakaiddy director Conveniently clinic intersection Highway Route healthier perishables might given relatively trips gaps possibly electricity reliable kitchen equipment knowledge how cook healthfully busiest during two weeks month Electronic Benefits Transfer stamps WIC payments account proportion seven built extensive repository profitable expanding Southwest United States same time host form jobs profitsharing highlights once again wish attract underserved neighborhoods may recruit regions including independents privately held document retail enlist corporations partners deals aewayneedu Participant Demographics Focus diverse array backgrounds across four Participants ages commonly More respondents women rather men likely mark gender each county racial ethnic composition Anglos Hispanics comprising 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Christopher Strugnell Investigation Areas Ireland Narayan Venkat Boyle Theodore Thompson Sorensen David Williamson Lifetime Mellitus Medical Costs Cost treatment dental eye podiatric professionals schoolbased clinics vision overthe counter medications indirect expenditures productivity workdays earnings due disability death Reduction Incidence Type Lifestyle Intervention Metformin England Tuomilehto Jaakko Jaana Lindstrm Johan Eriksson Timo Valle Helena Hamalainen Pirjo IlanneParikka Sirkka KeinanenKiukaanniemi Mauri Laakso Anne Louheranta Merja Rastas Virpi Salminen Aunola Zygimantas Cepaitis Vladislav Moltchanov Martti Hakumaki Marjo Mannelin Vesa Martikkala Jouko Sundvall Matti Uusitup Changes Subjects Impaired Glucose Tolerance Hill Peters Environmental Contributions Epidemic Robyn Ethics Epidemiology Thrifty Gene Biological Determinism Hazard Khan Asya Shawarna Lasker Tahseen Chowdhury Are Spouses Patients With Increased Developing Ravelli ACJ JHP der Meulen RPJ Michels Osmond DJP 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| 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 | Emerson Fellow | |
| 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 | 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 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| A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. | Dana Conroy | 2006 | Field Reports | Advocates (including legal advocates), Community Members, Policymakers, School Staff | Domestic, Washington, DC | A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. details research findings and provides action-oriented recommendations for program enhancements, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Noteworthy within the assessment are… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Assessment Community Food Security Washington February Acknowledgements This assessment was written and prepared Dana Conroy Congressional Hunger Center Fellow Solutions would like acknowledge thank the following organizations individuals for providing information analysis data general guidance support Research Action Harvest Local Alliance FreshFarm Markets Capital Area Bank State Education Office Department Health particular WIC CSFP Offices Garden Resources GROW The Trust USDA Economic Service Nutrition Bill Cooper For questions comments about this please contact Connecticut Ave Suite wwwdchungerorg TABLE CONTENTS Page Executive Summary Key Recommendations Introduction III Analyses Districts Grocery Stores Convenience CarryOuts Farmers Market Program School Gardens SHARE Network Cooperative Supported Agriculture Programs Emergency Appendix Map Poverty Information Locations Schedules Further Insecurity United States defines food insecurity limited uncertain availability nutritionally adequate safe foods ability acquire acceptable socially ways mean having use emergency supplies eating less than necessary get buying extremely inexpensive that are not sufficient enough maintain normal diet EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Plan End Childhood Nations has been completed project FRAC dedicated fighting hunger obesity improving nutrition health wellbeing children families District Columbia year organization partnership with Share Our Strength will begin implementation tenyear strategic plan end childhood nations capital acknowledges strongest resources have fight federal programs Therefore many goals focus expanding access utilization such Stamp child Special Supplemental Women Infants Children also focuses ensuring growth occurs where expansion needed all able work their capacity Also stresses importance increasing economic security education residents way people who ultimately need depend them long term knowledge ensure they consume nutritious regular basis Purpose alludes but best learn more consult Get Facts Guide Federal purpose provide indepth look systems promote community preventionoriented concept supports development enhancement sustainable communitybased strategies improve lowincome households healthful increase selfreliance communities own needs comprehensive responses local farm issues identifies what place can help prevent looks viable new options creating practices benefit insecure answers What barriers from dignified times currently exist How build strong through better management Although largest piece puzzle there other pieces contribute how healthy affordable grocery stores convenience carryouts farmers markets schools supported agriculture CSAs cooperatives gardens These different approaches highlighted hopes presented here compliment lead secure prosperous While expand existing recommendations deal most pressing concerns important government businesses aid against today near future these examinations underlying page numbers noted Two Year Goals Create store financing initiative Advocate city money supermarket underserved areas encourage developers investors match funds done successfully Philadelphia should accomplished FMNP Ease process licensing permitting both processes reduce fees come along participate market system thereby amount fresh available Begin FarmtoSchool initiatives Farmtoschool connect farms school cafeterias incorporate fruits vegetables They prevention involved approach Buying Clubs Perform outreach stamp recipients continually rely banks concerning affordability accessibility club significantly lowers costs participants CSA which seasonal drop off points Provide funding subsidize shares Currently only one Banks Clagett Farm makes point cost There requires some supplemental Organizing Organize ANCs around problems lack members untapped resource advocating changes Underserved neighborhoods speak themselves make voices heard publicize SHAREs Project BrainFood Youth Skills Operation Frontline teach ages utilized greatest Five Metropolitan Transit Authority WMATA discounted free metro bus fares traveling buy groceries Until built alternative forms assistance Require wish establish higherincome same number equal across Eat Smart Buy campaign Encourage products distributors while simultaneously engaging larger effort Run conjunction ones started lowerincome unification Eliminate eligibility requirement seniors must DCs Commodity order eligible coupons excluding Fast Restaurants collective power purchase healthier wholesale companies associations taxincentives fast establishments menu items meet newest guidelines time efficient easily accessible sources INTRODUCTION Who Insecure From average percentage means approximately had count ate bought Residents likely those living below poverty line form program income level family three gross monthly limit People live risk because treated flexible expense Bills car payments rent priority expenses purchasing often first when gets tight tables signify levels high Source NeighborhoodInfo Neighborhood Profiles Council Wards Rates Ward Rate clearly show highest east river rates map denotes ward lines Overall East River Percentage Agenda Issue Scan GROCERY STORES Access defined regional national chain main necessities Even might cannot shopping large disparities signifies locations twentythree major Districtfour Giants Whole Foods sixteen Safeways good considering land size Note two chains area over reveals does Safeway Milwaukee Place closed its doors however official plans million square foot Giant old Camp Simms National Guard site Alabama being chair Advisory Commission Sandra Seegars reports outside Maryland flowing stay within existed acknowledged smaller grocers sell prices little selection traditional example may just milk bananas Urban Institutes Retail Challenges Analysis Six Categories stated citys located predominately AfricanAmerican parts town found majority white populationshave employees lowest service consistent ratio shown Empty shelves seen August USDAs ERS study assessed were determined weeks worth measured requirements Thrifty list deemed comprise possible serves benchmark allotments surveyed accepted stamps supermarkets independent discount storesin determine clarify rest refers particularly section refer labeled Additionally part business location Discount category chose represent group specialty redemptions occurred carried staple goods produce meat included under separate terms did missing relation type out equates TFP expensive averaged total listed dollar totaled assumed fact shop lists compared according poor slightly higher due categories could potentially theory pay studys sample too small prove findings statistically significant Table differences Missing Items Total Cost All Types Survey Weekly Chain Supermarkets Located zip code Less Independent Estimates suppressed overall four week surprising lower very well 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tax exemptions addition fee waivers sales building materials But seems taking advantage offered One landsupermarkets least acres consider potential reluctant think crime insufficient employment operational present financial worries unfounded reasons establishing instance December Characteristics Operating Costs serve low shoppers opposite discoveredlowincome profits competition Initiative Competitive Inner City Americas inner cities possess billion annual spending demand went unmet representing tremendous urban retailing gap actually profitable suburban counterparts travel shopso going Can Done acted upon bring sound profit Post Healths inspection ratings online Protection Division posts restaurants nothing public advocacy groups workers see rank comparison another informed conditions urge improvement certain ease until arrive Urge shuttle closet Organizations set pick easier Many without cars Peapod Delivery minimum delivery waive delivered homes orders exceed lowering option 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| The Grocery Gap Project: Race, Hunger and Food Access | Jamillah Jordan | 2007 | Field Reports | Communities of Color, Community Members, Urban Communities | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | The Grocery Gap Project: Race, Hunger and Food Access reports examines the relationship between race, poverty, and food access in Seattle. Using the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The Paradox of Abundance: Access to Healthy Food in Corona,… | Eliberty Jimenez | 2007 | Field Reports | Communities of Color, Community Members, Food Retailers, Urban Communities | Domestic, New York, New York | The Paradox of Abundance: Access to Healthy Food in Corona, Queens evaluates food quality, accessibility, and availability in bodegas and supermarkets in a diverse community in New… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Paradox Abundance Access Healthy Food Corona Queens Eliberty Jimnez Congressional Hunger Fellow FoodChange Table Contents Acknowledgements Why Matters Community Assessment Goals and Guiding Questions Survey Process Results Bodegas supermarkets does not include restaurants Map Graph offer fewer healthy options than Vegetables bodegas Fruits Other food All establishments stores Restaurants Types More Advertisements for alcohol cigarettes healthier ads are rare storefront near public schools Limitations Involvement the Recommendations Action Steps Discussion Conclusion Appendix References Alyson Abrami Kate MacKenzie Jae Michaels Jen Prissel Daniella Leifer Volunteers Kathleen Porter Jaime Martinez Center business owners who participated this survey CookShop participants community leaders all documentary located Western New York has been identified having highest number eligible immigrants participating Stamp Program City Once people receiving Stamps what kinds foods they able access This question concern because largely immigrant lowincome neighborhoods like there often limited availability fresh choices Several statistics relevant United States were taken into account nearly families reported that their family was unable financial constraints consistently obtain sufficient quantity quality active life Indicators Coronas status included very diverse population Hispanic Latino its residents speak language other English home Foreignborn noncitizens represent those living below federal poverty line per capita income percentage students free reduced priced lunch Lowincome communities have Ecuadorians Dominicans most highly represented According report California Endowment Latinos children suffer more groups from poor nutrition due environmental factors linked obesity diabetes heart disease Such farmers markets activity excessive consumption highfat highcalorie lownutrient soft drinks which tend fill when small paychecks stamps run out Moreover found Hispanics rate crucial way health issues mentioned can prevented controlled through convenient affordable lead improved such ability concentrate better school decrease incidence chronic being several minorities led conclude may insecure order gain greater understanding accessibility coordination with conducted assessment effort capture existing system highlight concerns members created minute complements CFA increase awareness about highlighting would also build alliances process particularly local organizations working similar accesshealth Conceptual Addressing Assets Barriers |
| Closing New Mexico’s Food Gap | Nicole Alvarado | 2007 | Field Reports | Food Retailers, Rural Communities | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | Closing New Mexico’s Food Gap describes options for increasing access to affordable and nutritious foods in rural and underserved areas of New Mexico and promotes grocery stores… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Closing New Mexicos Food Gap little known fact that many rural and urban communities not have adequate access affordable healthy food outlets the absence this essential link Mexicans living tight budgets are forced travel great distances shop stores provide wider selection nutritious reasonably priced project Farm Table Mexico Agriculture Policy Council began September The primary purpose has been find options will increase foods underserved areas Through analysis local regional nation studies from data gathered seven community focus groups around identified outlet grocery store development key ingredients securing diet for all This report outlines challenges face illustrates can integrate into permanent infrastructure Presented Key Findings Because persistently high poverty rate currently counties higher states residents often lack income sufficient purchase their families long inadequate public transportation additional hardships shopping Diets fat processed low fresh fruits vegetables contribute rates obesity diabetes other nutritionrelated diseases suffers disparity full service across state There approximately equates per every miles Smaller independent such those typically found suffer refrigeration well wholesale distributors Case Study Ideas Think About ideas retail put action everyday these boxes throughout examples new solutions working Why Health Hunger Poverty Page available strong implications being study conducted American Journal Public individuals neighborhoods andor with least one supermarket were more likely meet dietary guidelines fruit vegetable consumption than without extremely adverse affects health costly terms care Department estimates annually costs billion including related amputations also One case out could prevented through exercise would result annual savings over million dollars addition lacking increases risk heart disease cancer November ranked hungriest its household insecurity According insecure defines limited uncertain availability nutritionally safe ability acquire acceptable socially ways means having use emergency assistance eating less necessary get buying inexpensive maintain need accessible stocked keep both themselves Accessing challenge due extreme illustrate idea how much make order basic necessities family four Voices Children created Bare Bones Budget identifying cost measured current economic defined geographic within results revealed lowincome between Federal Level adequately which Mexican Insecurity Limited Recommendations Project improve following goals most immediate concerns offer policymakers organizations businesses close gap Research support strategies develop enhance existing These include financing equipment renovation packages promotion incentives predevelopment constructions workforce security enhancement distribution Establish Task Force serve advisory body partnership Human Services Economic Development Agency LongTerm Transportation Departments grassroots relevant industries plan Coordinate outreach benefit relationships actively engage members process best address problems Identify ideal coordinate pilot projects Pilot renovating creating mobile market developing buyers club Develop statewide funding strategy individual entrepreneurs business owners focused component education materials legislative initiative about presentations Prepare introduction bill requesting implement Introduce legislation funds Provide continuous base Upon success several advocate money Make recurring part budget Encourage developers investors match Grocery Stores Are Sustainable like services banks pharmacies restaurants hospitals prosperous livable spur vitality sustaining paying jobs capturing spent outside increasing sales tax revenue municipalities large potential anchors centers attracting diverse array goods High experienced years job loss population decline physical erosion Currently below federal line nonmetro classified Moreover persistent Statewide live above national average Not exacerbates associated inaccessible healthcare rising hunger private Tammen Temeeh Kahni Our Store Some off nearest interstate NevadaIdaho border lies Duck Valley Reservation home ShoshonePaiute tribe With unemployment tribal decided take own hands building applied USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant create renovate tribally owned was awarded grant agreed turn deluxe center complete After few second amount able further renovations named Tameeh translates held grand opening March soon host variety profits going Challenges Nationwide becoming better understood missing For example Center Justice Occidental College middle upper located Los Angeles County twice supermarkets capita Additionally Mississippi Delta researchers zip codes percentage had Typically larger chain nestle sometimes density recent California Advocates concluded median just important determining area suitable location Examples seen Albuquerques downtown South quality sized greatest who level speak English language children qualify free reduced price school lunch Mora though away drastically different Albuquerque similar dilemma county only people square mile child Within there places hubs regions towns Carrizozo Chapparal Dona Ana drive Las Cruces bulk Shiprock Farmington Vegas Quemado Grants always carry everything shoppers our comprehensive accessibility survey asked far you gone Participants southern Tucson Arizona Paso Texas while participants northern Durango Colorado Chinle shortage barrier prices research basket assessment consisted items derived Agricultures Thrifty Plan TFP baskets smaller another However certain depending near University Park dairy products lower eastern side city Small Large Success Stories recognized Dixon group rallied together bring coop town Over two year secured Community Projects prepared bought used Coop successfully opened doors August since grants aid celebrate third because creatively turned problem solution Dulce tired making twohour round trip Pagosa Springs major Diana Pierce convenience owner knew her but couldnt afford expensive Working Jicarilla Tribe gain financial build brand stateoftheart foot includes produce department top meat vendors meeting space walkin coolers freezers Apache Supermarket officially then tripled former foodrelated selfreliance Navajo Nation typical three hours Dineh Cooperatives Inc DCI corporation seeing set sights Nations first Tseyi Shopping faced obstacles various phases Despite pitches Albertsons Safeway dogandpony show present representatives leading chains officials sat nodded politely said John Colvin President CEO Bashas last list seemed hope Much surprise Chairman Eddie work them carried traditional sacks blue bird flour traditionally fry bread cuts mutton cans lard potatoes alternatives animal chow assortment canned boosted employment Tribal law requires employ whenever possible facilitate training team among sending employees Phoenix receive provided based managers Today locations Tuba City Window Rock Crownpoint portion each continues given back brought profit sharing sustainable looking expand southwest continue Alternative Outlet Options Convenience Communities reliant upon small amounts prepackaged lownutritional value inflated article published Washington Post recently discussed choosing orange package Twinkies saving calories grams oranges eliminates choice Improving product enhancing viability pricing freshness quantity customer improves already resources unique prevent selling matching increased changing selections expectations acceptance Instituting mechanisms subsidizing offering lowinterest loans credits converting lines switch healthier Coops member governed Most coops customers Cooperative successful mixed same regards purchasing lowprices recruiting retaining memberswithout survive guidance Mobile Markets markets trucks snacks initiatives Peoples Oakland nonprofit runs Every Tuesday Saturday youth interns brightly colored truck West organic obtained farmers holds courses nutrition Buying Clubs come Members share responsibilities ordering delivering SHARE purchases quantities normally purchased frozen meats resells bundles picked site Utah Dakota Wyoming Administration program kept donations consistent help volunteers clubs when they organized steady flow reliable forms Access elderly disabled persons fifth largest helps some getting Effective systems United States percent households vehicle driving age priority issue woman McKinley spoke experiences They dont car ride call friend pay someone highlights necessity bridge retailers consumers Residents Many designed commuter needs rather patterns Rio Arriba stated Its big elderlyThey wait hour traveled way coalition Latino Austin lobby government establish bus route primarily targeted makes day loop Austins policies attuned closing Innovative Distribution ranchers Montanita term supporter producers saw troubles farm time active role effective system Shed picks refrigerated delivers Northern anticipated warehouse even ensure prior State Legislation Improve country struggled neighborhood Securing convincing finding enough parcel land accomplished easily publicprivate partnerships reality Below Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Legislature allocated pool matched nearly Supplied form interest utilized acquisition rental specialized construction Since programs launch early enjoyed date Fresh Financing Initiative assisted locally expansion substantial feet restored Motivated number advocacy lobbied titled Healthy Act sponsored Senator Elaine Alquist sought onetime economically models feasibility units technical passed policy committees Senate Appropriations Committee Floor Assembly Committees Unfortunately voted down fall setback garnered media attention educating Good Neighbor Build Literacy Environmental LEJ Bayview Hunters Point San Francisco findings sold seek developed innovative entitled Program provides merchants instore energy retro fits advertising cooperative promos participation good neighbor branding campaign ingredient difficulties accessing practical wage obtain region encourages growth attracts traffic creates drop offs pick ups anchor attract cooperation leadership sectors serving task force blueprint secure identify ignored grow operate manage rational predictable place incomes densities depends actions opportunities forgotten Hartford Systems Connecticut organization focuses released executives never promised promote general That elected servants evidenced innovation realizing limits capacity sector fully Advisory Team aided guided included Pam Roy Adams Tawnya Laveta Rozie Kennedy End Clark Schweinitz Legal Aid Denise Miller Farmers Marketing Association Mark Winne Associates Conclusion Resources Sullivan shley Eunyoung Choi Security Fifty Brandeis Morland Wing Roux Contextual Effect Local Environment Diabetes Prevention Control Cost wwwdiabetesnmorgpdf annual_costspdf Accessed January Communications Six Arguments Greener Diet httpwwwcecheorgprogramseatinggreen eatinggreenhtml Nord Margaret Andrews Steven Carlson Household Report ERR Maragaret Alderman Shelly Kelly ODonnell Institute Demographic Profile httpwwwrupriorgresourcesmumbersstates newmexicopdf Internet Site Dec Espinosa Judith Matthew Baca Amy Estelle Moving Forward Toolkit Welfare Reform UNM ATR Shaffer Amanda Persistence LAs Need Approach Market May Kaufman Phil Poor Have Less Supermarkets Perspectives Bolen Kenneth Hecht Neighborhood Groceries LowIncome Census Quick Facts httpquickfactscensusgovqfdstateshtml Jan Population Counties Decenniel httpwwwcenusgovpopulationcencounts nmtxt Area Income Estimates Model Based School Districts httpwwwcensusgovcgibinsaipecgiyearlist_areasstatesCountiesstate Cohen Barbara Assessment Available httpwwwersusdagovpublicationsefanefanpdf Nov Fletcher Michael More Retailers Sold Cities Policylink Retailing httpwwwpolicylinkorgEDTKHealthyFoodRetailingExistingStoreshtml wwwlejyouthorgyouth_envisionphp Flournoy Rebecca Sarah Treuhaft Opportunities Fall How Does httpwwwsharecoloradocomindexcfmactionhow_does_share_work Blooming Prairie Natural Foods Tips Successful httpwwwcoopdirectoryorgbphtml Usher Charles David Shanklin Wildfire Evaluation Indian Reservations Bureau Statistics httpwwwbtsgovpublicationsstate_transportation_profilesnew_mexicoindexhtml Valliannatos Robert Gottlieb Importance October UCLA Pollution Education Homeward Bound Related Strategies Transit Dependent wwwlamontanitacoopcomnewsconnectiondocsjannewsletterpdf Trust wwwfoodtrustorg Oct Idaho Natives ShoshonePaiutes Enjoy Remoteness Rez httpwwwuidahoeduidahonativespaiuteindexhtml httpwwwrurdevusdagovrdstoriesid groceryhtml Connecticuts Can Geographic Gaps Acknowledgments wish acknowledge contributions contributed generous Curry Juan extend special thanks Kari Bachman NMSU Extension Claudia Mares Outreach Division Lisa Jimenez Silver Vee Lucas Clovis Older Adult Programs Samuel Suina Joseph Lee Bill Emerson Fellow Alumnus Miles Patrie Jimmy Purvis Laurel Wyckoff Banks Photos Clay Ellis supported Congressional McCune Charitable Foundation Coalition National Conference Legislators Response Representative Brian Moore Manuel Herrera Chase Van Gorder Legislative |
| The Food Security for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Project | Brad Johnson | 2008 | Field Reports | Emergency Food Recipients, People with Disabilities, Residents of Public Housing, Seniors | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | The Food Security for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Project provides city-level data on food insecurity among seniors and persons with disabilities living in Seattle’s subsidized housing. … Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Security for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Project look Household Seattles lowincome housing February Executive Summary The was created provide baseline information food security among seniors persons disabilities who reside government subsidized report characterizes levels insecurity assesses barriers identifies strategies increase this populations access the emergency system Federal assistance programs banks congregate meal sites hot deliveries grocery church etc Abstract defined not having all times enough active healthy lifestyle due lack resources author used United States Survey Module sample population residing seven governmentsubsidized buildings Seattle Washington addition eighteen participated focus groups describe their households situation coping mechanisms One hundred three respondents from sampled were classified insecure including very low Coping included reducing variety cutting size meals skipping more than five widespread general Several policy changes are recommended decrease About Author Brad Johnson works Partners Caring Program Solid Ground Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Acknowledgments thanks following organizations individuals providing support guidance Shana McDavisConway Katherine Chen Resources Paul Haas Resource Development Director Language Bank American Red Cross King County Cecile Henault Senior Adult Services Trish Twomey Manager Housing Authority Residents Employees Irene Woo AntiRacism Coordinator Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ABSTRACT ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION METHODS SAMPLING DATA COLLECTION RESULTS PREVALENCE FOOD SECURITY WHAT DOES VERY LOW MEAN FOCUS GROUPS Shopping Patterns Insecurity Cycles prevention Where turn other Barriers Emergency System DISCUSSION ECONOMIC INCENTIVE REDUCE INSECURITY RATE LIMITATIONS Sample Size Use Standard USDA Questions RECOMMENDATIONS APPENDIX ENGLISH VERSION QUESTIONNAIRE CHINESE SPANISH RUSSIAN VIETNAMESE EXAMPLE LETTER SENT RANDOM SAMPLE NUMBER UNITS SAMPLED PER HOUSING COMPLEX HUD CALCULATED SEATTLE AREA MEDIAN INCOME LEVELS REFERENCES Introduction Many struggle meet basic needs despite strong social intended act safety net Data published Department Agriculture estimates that some point life need recourse sources extraordinary behaviors Despite national statistics citing relatively high according Gilmore Research study nearly public highrises regularly missed same indicated those surveyed they shopping has shown dietrelated diseases such diabetes heart disease disproportionately affect Association Nutrition Agencies ANSA noted years link between poor nutrition health poverty response service agencies members use medicine approach alleviate these disparities Evidence suggests nutritious medically appropriate will improve conditions while also lowering cost care patients surgeries hospitalizations longterm However many face prevent them accessing local supermarkets demographics Box Terms Definitions Affordable Online Urban responsible delivering majority countrys affordable Subsidized term which financed whole part funding All units Section Projectbased building managed referred projectbased because section given specific tenants Methods primary goals ascertain degree experience hunger nutritional deprivation identify economic cultural factors contribute vulnerable residents Sampling conducted within city limits see Six designated LowIncome Public LIPHi earn less areas median income final complex buildingii Appendix Area There total occupied buildingsiii Responses needed obtain statistically significant dataiv researcher realizing would unwilling participate targeted each through random Each received letter details about survey days interview contact names project six LIPH Ballard House Beacon Tower Bell Green Lake Plaza Harvard Court Westwood Heights International iii number provided December completed Collection collected data facetoface interviews October measured using been developed tested module consists series questions andor known characterize trouble meeting measure condition behavior caused money does factor dieting loose weight includes Used Assess Householdsv status calculated foodinsecure conditionsbehaviors occurred any time during past months This instrument classifies previous only one tool translated into Chinese Russian Spanish Vietnamese native speakers then back test its accuracy assisted speaking interpreters interviewing nonEnglish Iwe bought just didnt last have get Was often sometimes never true youyour household IWe couldnt afford eat balanced since OctoberNovemberDecember did youyou adults your ever cut skip there wasnt YesNo yes Question How happenalmost every month but you felt should buy hungry Households reported securevi Respondents Foodinsecure broken two categories securityvii category multiple indications problems typically few reduced intake categorized disrupted eating patterns insufficient most respondent she year supplemented qualitative gathered held identified highest rate after surveys completion Participants overlapped participating larger questionnaire Conversations City Aging Disability Case managers bank directors Resident Councilviii participants group even mix first had During course asked patternsthe store stores whyand places community people might second whether getting what cope circumstances FoodInsecure responses almost question Nord vii Prior described without viii Council work resident quality satisfaction selfhelp initiatives enable create positive living environment families Results Prevalence Overall foodsecure Figure remaining falling twothirds avoided extensive disruptions mainly diet relying staples forty substantial could important remember average day occurrence much lower annual prevalence SeniorsPersons Disabilties Status Government FoodSecure Foodsecure uncertain unable acquire Low Very normal inadequate What mean habits recent skipped above eaten reporting indicator Hungry Ate Cut Could secure Source Calculated Fall Focus Groups Five emerged analysis shop usually large purchases Most cited close proximity items offered competitive prices major reasons Safeway closest Male Dix dont think Safeways reasonable considered homebound rely transportation travel depend taxis return home when traveling result stated forced make big trips fillin week small higher priced neighborhood offer block cheese normally around bucks supermarket owner sells Hes already told here thathis copout him too his jack price extremely 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| After the Storms: Turning the Spotlight on Senior Hunger | Gagan Gupta | 2008 | Field Reports | Seniors | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | After the Storms: Turning the Spotlight on Senior Hunger explores the unique post-hurricane barriers to food security that seniors face, and provides empirically driven estimates of the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | After the Storms Turning Spotlight Senior Hunger Southern Louisiana February This publication was created behalf Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana all senior service providers southern our hope that hunger among elderly will thing past may this document help turn into reality Authored Gagan Gupta Emerson National Fellow The Fellowship program Congressional Center Introduction Laissez les bons temps roulerLet good times roll Anomaly defined American Heritage Dictionary deviation departure from normal common order form rule difficult classify case editors have thought substitute definition with following two words Considered member South bears much its neighbors unquestionably warm sense hospitality sunfilled summer afternoons sitting stoop guaranteed friendly hello given any who passes But such classification falls terribly short painting true portrait Its layers history culture strange configuration Mardi Gras processions led recently crowned kings queens wind through historic French Quarter multitude accents dialects change dramatically even neighborhood until you finally reach bayou country where dental fricatives CajunEnglish make language almost indiscernible for outsiders deep appreciation fine foods music home some worlds finest culinary musical artists their techniques alone are often most essential ingredients those parades chefs musicians would nothing without regions greatest asset people discovered love place amongst life well Festivals abound not only celebrations various histories religions cultures but also intersections incredibly diverse revel more natives welcome newcomers turf zeal found few places eager explain subtleties nuances characterize region Many told Ive never left want leave Why spending six exciting challenging months here find myself asking same question rouler Let just saying way With said must noted far perfect Indeed unique energy richness unparalleled host social political economic concerns departs when compared rest ranks nearlast number indicators one poorest states singlehighest poverty rate median Michigan highest obesity year lowest aged older high school diplomas And whether because limited resources lack incomplete understanding issues facing overall fight reverse these trends has always been formative challenge English Language Fourth Edition Boston Houghton Mifflin Company Community Survey Census Bureau Percent People Below Poverty Level Past Months Trust Americans Health State Your Key Facts what knew about experience biggest yet August Hurricane Katrina made landfall followed Rita western parishes September Together hurricanes were costliest deadliest ever recorded permanently altering landscape Millions displaced entire neighborhoods towns destroyed vibrant came standstill storms like natural disasters indiscriminate Few residents untouched devastation particularly food needs which increased every single demographic group Every person regardless they needed eat survive needless say scarce during time What fail realize however struggles dramatic seniors arguably hardest hit For example estimated stormrelated deaths city citizens figure means Parish already uniquely vulnerable public transportation networks financial constraints available retail outlets access uncertain best half years later situation grown worse Seniors continue divert rebuilding homes outofbusiness Furthermore network remains fragmented many recovering there still presence accessible grocery stores especially immobile slightly mobile live family lives another state simply living members look after them When factors considered remarkable how worst situations able secure EverChanging Demographics organizations taking assisting developing programming curb emergency recovery effort investigating longterm solutions address root causes moved forward plans realized importance first new circumstances need These largely involving barrier availability discussed above varied nuanced street names uptown private partners donors officials volunteers pointed out understand calculate current numbers extent Look Council AgingNew Area Agency Aging Fiscal Year Plan Section Three information improve development antihunger shortterm provide deeper appropriate context postdisaster Unfortunately both unavailable collect data documenting statistics dates back course along other measure imaginable changed since fair everchanging makes accurate assessment impossible others come rebuild complicating matters further minimal attention emphasis placed updating cataloging important possible cannot stressed enough Because striking focused Free Report determining throughout GNOAs measuring currently know Additional research conducted develop picture demographics meantime temporary thoughtful lens view plight servicegaps addressed complete methodology determined please consult Appendix individuals age served full parish listing see Table Population Totals Estimates Service Pop before Change Estimated Acadia Beauregard Calcasieu Cameron Evangeline Iberia Jefferson Davis Lafayette Lafourche Plaquemines Bernard Charles John Baptist Landry Martin Mary Tammany Tangipahoa Terrebonne Vermillion Washington line estimates Sources provided Margaret McGarity Governors Office Elderly Affairs ACS Gulf Coast Data Profiles httpwwwcensusgovacs NOCOA AREA PLAN SECTION THREE Sample File Extent Services Served Meal Sites Income Weekends Holidays FFFFFS Eligibility Sept yes remaining collected each respective parishs except final column records distribution Louisianas SeniorsFood Families Denotes unknown response Analyzing Still Need Tables demonstrate significant significantly Hurricanes demonstrates risen Upon inspection appears increases marginal range than points baseline Therefore can conclude confidence rates minimum across board methodological approach likely show starting point seem had actual decreases phenomenon easily explained First experiencing total poststorm populations absolute unable return due surviving result different altogether contributing decline population totals demonstrated Nonetheless finding great gaps comes semiautonomous parishlevel Councils CoA govern delivery services jurisdictions Specifically queried regards nutrition programs hot lunches work week Monday Friday experienced capacities Almost reported rise firsttime registering waiting lists remarks comments directors concerning diminished ability serve seven lost meal sites gain process fullswing regain functioning despite staffing difficulties depleted volunteer bases additional reasons sweeping elimination income eligibility requirements suggests allow register financially difficulty securing environment Finally FamiliesFood Initially filling area interpretation miss mark While does tens thousands provides pound box commodities onceamonth while supplement goes long helping avoid extremely daily meals month meet monthly simultaneously receiving governed strict guidelines set participation account demonstrating indeed conclusion underscores validity assessments approximate own justifying tangible being then very close real commented capturing leading observer Conclusions Prescriptions anyone spent overwhelming once broken devastated ways physical damage cataclysmic psychological emotional felt everywhere clearly affected behind Preexisting barriers security worsened disproportionately affect choice cost name mental stability tenuous Most growing Not did force former middleclass disturbed delicate balance impoverished attempting meaningful cumbersome step direction Addressing Research Gaps report highlights realities groups Without why struggling impact numerous perspectives intentional adequate developed government support quantitative qualitative frankly travesty Though serious instance obvious complicated beginning wrongly assume targeting implemented insufficient supply increasing target assistance Brown Bag Program part risk existing Meals Wheels operating localized centers closed weekends holidays leaving organized described serviceoriented too gap preexisting bank delivers easytoprepare nutritionally lowincome cooperation kits contain approximately lowsodium lowsugar items including fresh produce regarding becoming site contact GNOA visit website wwwnohungerorg receive newsletter offering recognizes solution ending terrible disaster wish Final Thoughts descriptions paint used now note challenges exhausting pace Witnessing traditions festivals undisturbed enthusiasm glimmer tourists locals alike watching together Policy tackle historically housing education infrastructure confident outshining glory days forgotten utter caused uniqueness cultural particular enrich today appreciate deserve Parishes Vermilion Methodology shortcomings attempts determine Column missing Using extrapolate percentage Number PovertyTotal Rate percent multiply estimate assuming unchanged comparing drastically less over period initially seems seriously flawed However works consider Historical Current Annual Social Economic Supplements Statistics BranchHHES Division conservative higher annually substantially severely underestimated use remain honest ones put reader wishes anonymous certain least updated youll your documents gathered querying via telephone director individual questions asked answers documented tables How serving existed exist requirement last organization boxes commodity headquarters Although official exists safe relative Individuals families portions property wealth wake destructive forces market squeezed price sometimes general observers agree again contend Works Cited 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| Healthy Corner Stores for Healthy New Orleans Neighborhoods | Sarah Custer | 2009 | Field Reports | Community Members, Food Retailers, Service Providers | Louisiana, New Orleans | Healthy Corner Stores for Healthy New Orleans Neighborhoods is a toolkit for neighborhood associations that are looking to bring healthy foods into their corner stores.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Corner Store Program Possibilities in Louisville | Benjamin Bowman | 2009 | Field Reports | Food Retailers, Urban Communities | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Corner Store Program Possibilities in Louisville explores the possibilities for and barriers to increasing healthy food access through partnerships with corner store owners.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Community Food Assessment of Bedford-Stuyvesant | Girmay Zahilay | 2010 | Field Reports | Community Members, Emergency Food Recipients, Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients | Domestic, New York, New York | Community Food Assessment of Bedford-Stuyvesant documents the severely limited access to healthy foods in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn and the effect this has on community health.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | COMMUNITY FOOD ASSESSMENT BEDSTUY Girmay Zahilay Community Partnerships City Harvest National Emerson Fellowship Congressional Hunger Center BEDFORDSTUYVESANT TABLE CONTENTS Acknowledgments Purpose Statement III Preface Introduction the CFA Why Needed Methodology Main Report Section Background and Profile Summary The Food Retail Environment Habits Awareness Closer Look Bodegas Existing Framework Key Recommendations Appendix Eighth Avenue Floor New York wwwcityharvestorg ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS one can tell you more about community issues faces than people who live Thus this Assessment would not have been possible without dedication input openness residents BedStuy Brooklyn thank all those that participated our surveys interviews programming also like bodega owners gave their time during business hours communitys eating habits Furthermore organizations were willing share knowledge for sake project Department Health Mental Hygeine District Public Office Coalition Against Rescue Mission Agape Social Services Council NYC Restoration Corporation Mayors Comprehensive Neighborhood Economic Development Trust Youthmarket Farm Share Macedonia Disciples Christ greatly appreciate two agencies Paran Baptist Church Open Door graciously allowing survey large groups clients while they used soup kitchens Finally was made vast number publications studies cited throughout every section them providing with thorough thoughtprovoking data informed much report primary staff worked planning facilitation writing include Fellow from Carla Kaiser Senior Manager Sheila Crowley Director Lam Intern Columbia University They following other members contributed various parts Keltus Campo Kristen Mancinelli Marianna Silfa Rosanna Campitiello Jenique Jones Cover photo obtained httpfarmstaticflickrcom_ffedfdjpg PURPOSE STATEMENT purpose create platform improve access demand availability healthy affordable food Identifying gaps perceived whereby are able Determining what research has done listening reactions leaders local activists ways resources expertise bridge Bed Stuys vision itself network public private based interested improving environment Providing menu funding opportunities support efforts affordability PREFACE INTRODUCTION CITY HARVEST rescue organization served Citys hungry over years saved millions pounds good going waste distributed need five boroughs addition its emergency programs pantries however strives address underlying hunger including foods low income because dietrelated illnesses tend concentrated areas where most frequently utilize partners understand tackle health problems Since inception expanded initiatives provide nutrition education increase produce build capacity works Healthy Neighborhoods multidepartmental initiative through aims four neighborhoods South Central Bronx BedfordStuyvesant Staten Islands North Shore Its goals working stimulate systems serve these communities achieves Assessments Nutrition Education Mobile Market distributions pilot projects Supported Agriculture Buying Clubs key partnerships iconic truck making way down Manhattan delivery THE program component seeks document reality available target learn perceptions experiences identifies obstacles well creates sustainable solutions overcome Overall sought identify both system enabling make healthier use Recognizing work facilitated specific neighborhood previously conducted additional added Staff WHY NEEDED Harvests targeting Bedford Stuyvesant high poverty rate incidence disease status desert This will vehicle gathering regarding subsequently determine how best further strengthen collaborative action results METHODOLOGY information collected combination preliminary outline written structure Table Contents each rolling basis Footnotes bottom any page cite sources secondary quotations Secondary Data Various Census Bureau Administration Childrens Headwaters Group provided very detailed Several maps charts graphs significant findings visual representations Primary SURVEYS surveying interviewing organizational Two Ralph Utica Kingston Throop subway stations along line Forty surveyed using free metro cards incentive respondents living excluded subsequent statistical analysis Survey Monkey second third round churches Because sitting lunch opposed rushing station extended three pages order gather Combined group achieved again non Field Surveys Total Completed See full INTERVIEWS While focused collecting quantitative largely compiling qualitative outlooks familiar certain aspects accomplished asking openended questions instead having respond multiple choice ranging kitchen volunteers government workers shared perspective Their anecdotes shaped general themes essential quotes importantly ideas could intersect ongoing Eighteen completed via face sessions phone discussions There sets designed fields tap into specialized interviewee For example there advocate advocates Greenmarket forth Interviews interview MAIN REPORT BACKGROUND AND PROFILE Issues October United States faced unemployment highest seen light economic downturn million Supplemental Assistance Program SNAP formerly known Stamps help put table August Americans seeking assistance testament devastatingly levels insecurity USDA defines times enough active life Current shows insecure households grew With spike many middle families found themselves unable reasons financial viability physical dearth options serious issue lead impairments growth cognitive development children concurrently producing diseases such diabetes obesity age overweight 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| Re-imagining Bodegas: Stories of Community Involvement in the Healthy Bodegas… | Sarah Lyons | 2010 | Field Reports | Community Members, Food Retailers | Domestic, New York, New York | Re-Imagining Bodegas: Stories of Community Involvement in the Healthy Bodegas Initiative describes the Adopt-a-Bodega process and offers three case studies illustrating the successes and challenges of the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Stories community involvement the Sarah Lyons Class Emerson Hunger Fellow Free Community Report Field Site The Healthy Bodegas Initiative New York City Department Health and Mental Hygiene Table Contents Introduction What AdoptaBodega Adoption Process Case Studies Brooklyn Franklin Lane High School East Harlem Manhattan Center for Science Mathematics South Bronx Womens Housing Economic Development Corporation WhedCo Metropolitan Next Steps Conclusion Keys Success Appendix Toolkit Instore Survey Training Guide notion that bodega stocks little more than chips soda cigarettes deeply ingrained minds many Yorkers People commonly assume bodegas corner stores just dont offer healthy options period This assumption reinforced every time Yorker goes sees one sad looking apple enormous candy selection doesnt ask store owner stock fresh produce are extremely common food source fact project which began September empowerment model geared towards increasing buyin building relationships stimulating demand healthier foods NYC part DOHMH name often elicits comments such Isnt oxymoron goal not help lowfat milk but also challenge understanding where when how whom can accessed only encourages owners begin introducing items invites members reimagine what role plays their lives program serves springboard communitys collective imagination future instead being considered will understood natural secure started has worked directly with over across Neighborhoods these three areas targeted because they face highest rates chronic disease heart high blood pressure diabetes obesity disparities among wealthier stunning For example there supermarkets per Wallis Philyaw Ellis Tirado Clarke Bedell Food Assessment Board Unpublished Raw Data Cover people Upper Side compared Central apples oranges bananas most fruit available adults overweight obese Currently working Star campaign Bodega intensive approach Approximately recruited participate month long cycle During outreach staff develops helping them promote past found would say sell whatever buy fruits vegetables sentiment led creation designed increase other Through organization choose nearby adopt encourage make changes think beneficial strives sustainability partnering school currently have effort connect schools organizations already through programs Wellness Council Eat Well Play Hard Move Improve Bucks sites even District Public Offices DPHOs own thus serving rest communities Putting out Feelers first created script use approaching While groups approached had some familiarity DOH heard was helpful writing introductory emails making initial phone calls average took schedule meeting any given Three attempted meet did work end met total communitybased CBOs were easy sells meaning idea resonated strongly individuals spoke main obstacle Gordon Chai Purciel Talwalkar Goodman Eating How Available Graham Kaufman Novoa Karpati Out Access North entral Matte Selenic Young Deitcher Obesity Look Across Generations overworked busy important possible dates flexible asked reschedule First Meetings accompanied Outreach Coordinator group within target area always traveled CBO giving background generally talk about history outcome Cycle then introduce supports review individual discussed vision students current ways incorporate into framework start asking shop suggest activities from toolkit might well emphasize ability customize fit needs Second Date second various forms harder meetings One presentation parents preschool another visit health teacher third tableing fair small yet recreation center 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| Testimonial Truths: Food Insecurity in Washington, D.C. from the Community… | Amy Johnson | 2010 | Field Reports | Policymakers, Service Providers, Urban Communities | Domestic, Washington, DC | Testimonial Truths: Food Insecurity in Washington, D.C. from the Community Perspective is a compilation of interview responses from food insecure D.C. residents about food access during the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Testimonial Truths Food Insecurity Washington from the Community Perspective Amy Johnson February Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Bread for City Abstract Twelve percent District Columbia residents live poverty and experience food insecurity This atrocious reality given that this struggling region capital United States response challenges obtaining healthy affordable clients nonprofit organization based were interviewed about their experiences with hunger understanding its effects communities report compiles testimonies illuminating respondents views why exists neighborhoods what can done alleviate potentially end Among key findings caused wide range factors including but not limited inadequate assistance government programs rising cost living access grocery stores high rates unemployment lack education how budget eat maintain employment Proposed solutions include increase coupled strengthened community Introduction Although land plenty our society still plagued innumerable issues inequalities Access one such issue many American encounter daily struggle put table problem complicated diverse found sectors specific example where barriers place stand stark contrast political power Capitol Hill During recent economic downturn has become even greater instance households experienced defined uncertain availability adequate safe foods ability acquire suitable socially acceptable ways The statistics marks peak since when surveys first conducted population experiencing very low security generally effect Barriers may paucity local rural regions metropolitan deserts transportation income time constraints both shop groceries prepare meals demand various farmers markets supported agriculture among other What these look like lived Often identifying problems data gathered formats lose personal side effort record few perspective One say true experts are those who see regular basis endeavor share voices provide insight into Nord Mark Household Security Economic Research Service Department Agriculture November Alamo Katherine Overview Topics Clinical Nutrition Conroy Dana Shana McDavisConway Healthy Communities Assessment Scorecard Solutions Action Methodology Instrument Measurement order gain qualitative means gathering information project was through interviews ranged minutes hour December January dedicated providing vulnerable comprehensive services air dignity respect Each respondent asked questions within household Appendix Respondents neighborhood manifested life They also they personally people getting Additionally spoke interaction ideas Interviews recorded transcribed retain accuracy representing each individual Subject Selection study includes ten primarily southeast northwest city Interviewees Citys clientele base voluntary Individuals enrolled cooking classes contacted interviewees prior projects signup sheet available Southeast Office participate well names have been altered protect privacy individuals Limitations purpose illuminate face therefore aim allinclusive eliminate Rather goal ascertain more holistic realistic eyes set mind gather However conversations often deviated guidelines which prove limitation comparing different perspectives Mission Vision For Web Testimonials Reality testimony shared unique relating either having member struggles related demonstrate needs addressed describing her Valeria Ford lives Northwest mother currently receives Social Income provided definition hungry She exclaimed Being meansto menot being able get nourishment you want all Not basics meal times breakfast lunch dinner noticed own especially during Mary retired woman Northeast exemplified thought believe big pronounced particular most impoverished lowincome identified challenging Della Jones young working Ward difficulties Sometimes measure out try much last month save some next Its really fight Every day fighting Pushing myself less because hard smaller portions need son Gwyneth Honesty residing resigned position childcare take care ailing husband family best cat dog four children eight grandkids sick diabetic money Thats survive cant everything Half Hardship Closer Look Jan ranked highest rate hardship nation something counter back dont enough Wanda strongwilled mids three two whom she adopted described difficulty making ends meet With way things now finances shopping clothing wrapped paying housing left over run short every had Paul give Peter juggle cards Using similar language hears make You listen them going prescription pay rent gas telephone anyone whos concerned just any does exist would unfortunately evident From indeed country nations noted Wow there Theyre expecting How help wont your spectrum starvation certain world insecurities empty pantry There places starving theyre But definitely level here expressed frustration good reason reasons Problem Why Exists Can Done complex network cause America boils down financial social supports Doline middleaged Supplemental unemployed deep concern keep buying talking shelves stocked normally Without cut spending mentioned interview sometimes afford And oftentimes balanced diet thoughts causes interconnected societal yet similarities between situation When viewed biggest attaining variety answers fall five main categories Inadequate Limited High underemployment Lack above affect others around reasoning modern offered proposals Assistance Government Programs Many fixed support Governmental disability Unemployment Program SNAP formerly known stamps adoption subsidies basic process applying maintaining eligibility difficult recounted immensely apply receive tough initially know bring took number years finally accepted although eligible applied recently started told couldnt kids worker handled case broke managed bother work wasnt could gotten obtain onerous becomes burden Maintenance Administrationa branch determines applicant federal overworked understaffed volumes applications causing extremely long wait SSI right interim full doesnt Human Services needed attain necessary addition Michael Mack man his disillusionment financially giving funds That tables works spread cover expenses Even said seek remains subsidy special clock primary caretakers members home obligations should compensation governmental bills sufficient little bit husbands disabled Because check nice Once bill another slaps again purchase limitations once divide sitting knowing herself challenge stretching abundance demands potential solution leg Carmen McCall believes expect person forward grab onto advantage then Craig Tim Frustration poor grows center Post stated centers welfare aid overwhelmed needy forcing essentially camp days Deparle Jason Living Nothing Stamps New York Times twice helped think important will always governments safety net refuse use overall Those denied abuse system match changes increasing benefits stay same upfood etcetera add stipends lot People off cannot expected secure continue rise Rising Cost explained continued without equivalent employed seeking workforce budgets slashed divert disappointment current sad feel situationthe economy gone nutrients essentials Were loss got incomeand jobs incomethen buy affected hopes increases funding stable chipped away leaving Your goes taxes fewer runs costs arm Dolineas intervieweespointed merely surviving age indignantly Ive electric water daycare taking grandbabies thats fair shrink adjust inflation Some Whyd happen weve stays objected amount utilities expensive top watched prices used higher change eating habits efficiently seen store peoples options wither eats sameold whats comes cheap Etta Mabry legally blind concordance Wandas whole grain bread dollars sevengrain restricted priorities option win Dellas point view than willing however recognizes lifestyle incentive Personally tries healthier him carry outs stuff reach obvious obesity health complications Gwyneths expressing half wheat real cranberry juice love body nutritious frankly supply Eating choice pointed Health Chart Risk Behaviors Profile SocioEconomic Indicators Policy Planning Epidemiology State Statistics diagnosed obese compared Affordable Grocery Stores come Almost relayed Sections Wards seven termed areasrural urbanthat shortage only supermarkets serve area River East corner takeouts liquor fast restaurants line major streets griped merchandise mainly unhealthy outside theres sell section play part Another resident Sue Warren helps daughter program recognized thing finding drink grease wonder problematic nearby products exacerbate diabetes heart majority displeasure arent closest Shopping alternative convenient Safeway hill Giant Alabama Avenue bus car Eastover Maryland somewhere Ver Ploeg Michelle Nutritious Measuring Understanding Deserts Their Consequences June Conversation Benning RidgeFt Dupont Park Targeted Neighborhoods Conversations Wiggins Ovetta Georges leader wants curb countys fastfood eateries article notes link commonality Prince County Coalition Central Organizations limit influx promote installment difference ride everywhere Now Costco subway youve lug understand Getting must schedules opportunities buses didnt carts carrying Public cumbersome illustrated public relied upon Having itaccess lamented fact fare friends catch First youre proper goods plans further compound posed disabilities find Instead rely acquaintances articulated someone neighbor ask Whats freezer fridge inconvenience generosity neighbors unpredictability Metro tried success easy while using cane accessible Walk halfhour walk across border metro supermarket downtown anecdotes relate questioned bringing businesses list passionately houses allow someplace too far drive anything close hinder choose demonstrated intrinsically unfair made purchasing instead burdensome Rates Underemployment parts job Specific quite clearly Only All due teach school went Hes better rough risk source story employers hiring resulting puts creates mess gives Editorial shortfall legal lawyers Dec extra overboard parttime makes sit desk talk phone knew disappear nor solely minimumwage Provision opportunity bay underlined whove lost combination Despite scarcity hopeful future suggestions adamantly uneducated ahead comment vital incoming commodities business offer jobsMichael contractors agencies invested likely result Homeland development growth Education Budget Eat Maintain Employment final factor touched inflammatory educational areas improve included instruction ones recession stability desire learn stereotyped Capital Area Bank History Hope Forum Winne importance advocating increased minimum wage equates decrease populations note contribute shortcomings small emphatic younger generationto families matter educated educate manage moneywhats versus buya progress Classes adults emphasis youth utilize bases regards planning emphasized owners notion subsidized trained carryout stock wrong Adults instructed items establishments starts schools early tastes McDonalds Theyll Teaching inform choices parents thus strong foundation direct preparing dissuade believing dollar menu Burger King elementary preK middle levels hope overheard conversation trip responded fat salt cholesterol grow Marys stop selling vendors role promoting stocking concentrated efforts enlightened Oodles Noodles fresh greens potatoes tomatoes rows carbohydrates potato chips Doritos Educate types vendor together wed critical remark transition possible permanent Thirdly terms preparation Such training feet equipped rhetorical question doing mature pick maturation towards readiness students wise responsible Then decisions Stronger professional systems stepping force workshops maybe profession Employers tell weeks Help saying least onfood shelter underemployed fields Additional Along supplemental Corner Store hosted produce results gardening visiting organizing create supportive Sues deck lined pots successfully grown cabbage greatly enjoyed thinks useful supporting proudly saver exercise seeds pot ground coming feeling hand growing rewarding garden Gardening costeffective spent plot enriching enthusiasm invest incentives coupons distribution delightful rather inexpensive positive moderation fairly After acclimated theyll deal Both women begin resource Providing quantity accept enrichment reduce solidarity active involvement build sharing greedy already selfishness Take thatll solve resources national policy makers Maybe politicians citizens Our Home Page Common Good Farm Benton Publishing gardens aims building EBTWIC FRESHFARM 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| The State of Food: A Snapshot of Food Access in… | Kate Geronemus | 2010 | Field Reports | Community Members, Policymakers, Urban Communities | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | The State of Food: A Snapshot of Food Access in Louisville is a literature review of food access and food policy in Louisville that examines where disparities… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The State Food Snapshot Access Louisville Special thanks Kate Geronemus and the Congressional Hunger Center for preparing this report Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION FOOD RETAIL DESERTS FARMERS MARKETS THE EMERGENCY SYSTEM LOCAL INITIATIVES POLICY EFFORTS CONCLUSION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WIC CLIENTS ZIP CODE STAMP SNAP REDEMPTION JEFFERSON COUNTY Why Does Matter OUR COMMON GROUND UNIVERSAL EXPERIENCE JAMES BEARD There are few things human life that more essential than food However there enormous differences ways purchase prepare access system incredibly complex web cause effect impacted all levels from farmer produces consumer who shops local supermarket deconstructing addressing cracks forming new initiatives creating solutions address inequities currently exist This intended highlight important characteristics our using metaanalysis number studies explore opportunities barriers Louisvillians have accessing authored Neighborhoods FiN committee group nonprofit organizations public health advocates government officials farmers concerned citizens Formed under Mayors Healthy Hometown Movement MHHM began convergence between Security Task Force MHHMs Family Communities Committee Essentially healthy foods Metro residents through community engagement economic development evaluation mission sync with strategies outlined Kids grant awarded Dept Public Health Wellness Robert Wood Johnson Foundation signature program aimed reducing childhood obesity Community too ignored allowed operate without critical input alike demand about billion year Apart being huge engine effects consumption vast national trends show increase dietrelated disease illnesses such type diabetes heart many these same problems plague West area considered one Louisvilles deserts having high blood pressure overweight obese Lifestyle behavioral risk factors cannot explain statistics alone most cases choices make shaped Market Ventures Inc Building Local Economy Strategies increasing Kentucky farm income expanded sales Government Economic Development Department Portland IncKarp Resources Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Report Office Policy Planning Education Retail Deserts Where stores located What they sell sold different neighborhoods has direct impact individual mere presence communities correlates lower rates better Beyond retail represents tremendous portion economy where dollars spent impacts city large you live very determinant terms what can Mari Gallagher research consultant concludes environment worst mainstream grocers exists Farm Alliance CFA found average only fullservice grocer per compared Jefferson County wide ratio every East Downtown was also grossly underserved supermarkets grocery problem compounded fact both areas least vehicle Existing points out oversaturated fastfood restaurants corner mostly unhealthy items while These create known desert Emergency conversation must include some discussion extensive banking clear inadequate general let fresh Dare Care capacity membership charities altogether distributed pounds Harvest other largest emergency provider rescue organization which distributes approximately million annually donated caterers manufacturers retailers Although network offers necessary support families its size highlights failing Farmers Markets rapidly growing markets were operating throughout open Four existing generally lack produce Smoketown Gray Street Phoenix Hill Victory Park California Neighborhood City although disparities still striking Bridging Divide Growing SelfSufficiency Our Supply Initiatives spite because aforementioned inequalities groups working innovative involved Supported Agriculture CSA supplied over shares weekly consumers Similarly New Roots Fresh Stop Project individuals opportunity box affordable served hopes expand next season movement pushing towards Schools expressed interest expanding their locally grown but requirement incentive date Grasshoppers distribution company selling exclusively offering payment EBT works connect providers institutions preferred methods production gardens great way participate together Cooperative Extension manages citys garden ten One Breaking Grounds composting looks provide nutritious sustainable jobs Young Money students neighborhood managing Hurry Corner Store Initiative launched aims providing technical financial low Dollar Plus participating store Equity YMCA broaden initiative citywide Stone Soup Kitchen expands provides education collectively cooking dinner available attend help cook people participated not including events work done Literacy Oxmoor farmbased experiential entrepreneurial youth programs bring fieldtofork experiences Efforts Other regards related policies Representative Kelly Flood Senator Denise HarperAngel example plans propose menu labeling legislation General Assembly Studies shown customers tend order fewer calories when posted could therefore issue artificial trans fat December since developed Trans Fat further study February will deliver Board recommendations how best Additionally been countywide Buy Ordinance would mandate agencies dedicate purchases fiscal Kentuckygrown agricultural products past three years crucial significantly reports produced relating security seeks examine key findings those understand discrepancies holes Through compiling act resource information impetus needed following publications serve main basis Produced Available httpwwwcommunityfarmallianceorgBridgingTheDividepdf auspices Working Group longer generate discourse connection nutrition race lowincome itself according focuses cooperation urban rural result quality livelihoods small family addition taking particular benefits Study Strategy firm hired httpwwwlouisvillekygovNRrdonlyresFCFBDAACBDFCRetailMarketStudyFinalsmallpdf goal investigate goods services infrastructure regional communitywide comes perspective frequently utilizes gaps signify iii Annapolis unmet surplus mean certain population lives httpwwfarmlandinfoorgdocumentsFarmersMarketFeasibilityStudyFINALpdf set explicitly identify effectively businesses mainly benefit Key Sections Central Imbalanced Research Consulting contracted CourierJournal newspaper httpmarigallaghercomsite_mediadynamicproject_filesCourJourLouvl_FdAcBrfpdf first level analysis locations groceries Past isolated little likely die prematurely suffer diseases review current literature shows already wealth knowledge considers importance banks well exploring grassroots Chicago Ibid GROCERY STORE WEST LOUISVILLE For purposes questions consider examining types among state According April American Journal Preventative Medicine associated prevalence convenience higher incidence published black Americans fruit vegetable intake increased each additional census tract issues indicated reason take place majority athome making particularly get them agree lowest form long strip west closely balance easy difficult choose fringe location Wing Morland Diez Roux Supermarkets Stores Obesity Atherosclerosis November Contextual Effect Environment Residents Diets establishment described opposite either fast restaurant contends establishments inherently bad primary source then diets land use patterns dramatically quantifying reality used theory foodimbalanced CFAs echoes adds superstores full service goes indicate natural entirely absent SUPERMARKET AND SUPERSTORE ACCESS FROM BRIDGING DIVIDE speaks concerns concluding abundant come troubling Fringe like charge prices nearly any carry poor nutritional value amount indicates along Broadway runs total mile stretch highest concentration Interestingly even finds tier chains less parts whole households Ray Yeager MPH candidate University continued his practicum project uses GIS mapping examines proximity versus nonnutritious into account His data based inspection compiled various Census defines variety packaged fruits vegetables map page preliminary ranks score red represent options Conversely green FAST LOCATIONS BROADWAY Yeagers disparity Finally commissioned determine whether financially divides five zones conduct Dixie Zone glance appears contradictory counting Clearly need difference may understood simply defining Appendix defined Any line dry canned nonfood plus perishable merely largely much availability refers count Email correspondence does find however northern needs Also two neighboring zip codes DuValle response recommendation developer procure unnamed ongoing strategy Mayor Jerry Abramsons COOL Corridors Opportunity headed enhance developing shopping commercial corridors helped incentivize Kroger incentives hope see efforts develop Conversation John Fischer Assistant Director Econ MARKET STAND part annual represented expected grow role play meeting suggests operated far four Rainbow Blossom accept cards acceptance stimulates success bringing Federal While doubt usage saw market Though appear outreach marketing future significant coordinated hours offer rather compete similar attract procuring machine surrounding With steps progress made ensure assistance Association Phone interview staff members SteVon Edwards Erica Dolinky Fellow Danny Burke participates federal Nutrition Program FMNP vouchers eligible seniors qualify redeemed received Senior Nationwide celebrated helping prosper accepts funded pilot coupons statewide receives none recent changed Package cash CVV allocate month participants Many states across country authorized vendors able seventeen opted httpwwwlouisvillekygovHealthMHHMACTIVELouisvillehtm Tessman Fisher June Implementation Produce Opportunities Barriers Clients Use Their Benefits Coalition DARE CARE DISTRIBUTION SITE KIDS CAFE consideration prominent feeding recently released profiles Cares results utterly staggering estimated shocking Bank DTCFB clients paying utilities had rent means daily lifes basic necessities survive DTCFBs vulnerable children age USDAs Assistance donations Terminal Gordon Foodservice Distribution center accounts pantries soup kitchens shelters Caf nations meal free prepared Second Banks never purchased directly planned budget specifically America Unlike Each distribute volunteer run volunteers own transportation pick donors Panera Bread Tyson Yum Thorntons especially remains unclear existence overall looking end hunger insecurity httpdaretocareorgpage_id apparent section describe several led list exhaustive paint picture improve CSAs eight farms supplying time cost share estimate doubling cites labor lifestyle reasons reached room wwwLouisvillecsacom created potential accessible formed May just Ohio River Valley Region picked institution summer worked Russell partnered Chestnut Baptist Church Newburg Apostolic averaging week Old Ave United Methodist clearly Karyn Moskowitz founders Interview school tremendously figure arena School includes whom reduced meals serves lunches breakfasts snacks day JCPS communicated distributors raised Since commitment They met mill soft wheat corn scheduled meet growers yet exchanged hands signals JCPSs committed buying LLC warehouse bulk SpringSummer grew embarked Winter thus costly accepting attempt lowerincome Gardens September volume exceptional ability array livability lot energy httpwwwlouisvillekygovBrightsideBeautificationCommunityGardens Sarah Fritschner Coordinator Jim Earley Staff Lessons Learned From Cities Vol nine suburban oversee management acres containing plots county provided six registered gardeners friends office seasonal electronic newsletters visits answer assist diagnosing classes Horticulture Hotline website horticultural practices demonstration maintained Master Gardeners refugee Somalia Russia Rwanda harvest party held late October celebrate gardening upon ideas encompass approaches systems describes transforms waste soil creates built compost bins composted organic projected tons Just construct hoop house during cooler months Another comprised producing Brandeis Apartments Collaborative conjunction NeighborWorks clean vacant lots caring remark positive young launch active interested relatively promising evaluating Information via email Peterson Agent httpbreakingnewgroundsorg Whats Good Hood Video httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvhGKZ_YKnCdg SMOKETOWN DOLLAR PLUS OWNER JULIE KADER WITH MEYZEEK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS entitled Evaluation assess beyond chosen below poverty respondents reported purchasing inception vegetableson monthly hardly ever Overall suffered revenue losses should selfsustaining continue suggest advertising aim owners graph changes July drastic illuminates policy change Montgomery Robinson Van Hoose Sciences dinners once fall consist often everyone after exactly undeniably introduce preparations otherwise encountered Rae Strobel organizers consisted Approximately participant eater Founded FLP partner educational designed encourage handson experience try field become operates Ivor Chodkowski Field Day subsection private faculty afterschool camps special qualified lunch got dirty teachers FLPs Professional httpwwwstonesoupkyorgindexhtml Organizer Projects Organizational Profile Marigny Bostock Specialist workshops initiated Outdoor construction cob oven percentage companies delivery onsite matching clubs meat orders introducing restaurateurs switch menus ingredients short connects Work collaborative effort elected Henry Oldham Shelby Spencer Trimble Counties cities Shelbyville Poet Wendell Berry cooperative extension agents contributed creation meets regularly advise Carol Gunderson Executive httpwwwlouisvillekygovHealthyHometownfarmtotable responding around range meant impression complete Menu Labeling half Americas consumed outside home States Generally speaking eat eating body weight risks bill successful proposes chain calorie boards drive windows saturated sodium carbohydrates request registers Fats councilman Dan District introduced proposed ordinance banned After intense debate regarding ban Council passed Resolution called campaign inform harmful dangers consuming contain possible regulatory action resolution meetings stakeholders solicited feedback forums task force conducted actions municipalities decisions caused heading buys proposing possibility appropriate standards require Some begun protocol KRS modified shall vendor applicable pricing requirements agency BuyLocal taken FAQs blog httpwwwcommunityfarmallianceblogspotcom Additional leave stranded enough nourishing loved ones And sadly case nation reach Michelle Obama indicative complicated challenges exciting prospects document spark filling building continuing evaluate nationally going crisis correlation accessibility sample advance equitable Extend LouisvilleJefferson authorize legitimate Further investment strategic INCLUDING smallscale outlets Zoning ordinances regulate sources schools ANDOR Revising standard etc FPC diverse foodrelated sectors FPCs educating shaping improving coordination starting Examples publicizing resources transit routes persuading organizing Remarks First Lady White House Garden Party Full transcript httpwwwwhitehousegovthe_press_officeRemarksbytheFirstLadyattheWhiteHouseGardenHarvestParty httpwwwfoodsecurityorgFPC Gaps today vision tomorrow always voices achieve adequate Whether your love Please contact Mike Bramer Chair mbramerymcalouisvilleorg Accessible Greater preponderance materials promoting behaviors promote healthier Disjointed resulting pockets entire Coordinated social campaigns guides supports Organizations strategically collaboratively partners limited Way FarmtoFork Catering Natural Awakenings Junior 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| Food Access in Three New Orleans Neighborhoods | Amara Foster | 2010 | Field Reports | Communities of Color, Food Retailers | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Food Access in Three New Orleans Neighborhoods documents the limited food retail options and resulting lack of access to healthy food in 3 low-income communities of color… Read more | Emerson Fellow | ReStoring the Crescent City Food Access Three New Orleans Neighborhoods Amara Foster Nicholas Bodor Vanessa Ulmer and Diego Rose Summary Research shows that lowincome minority communities are most often affected poor access supermarkets other stores sell fresh fruits vegetables Such disparities healthy affordable food exist problem which was worsened aftermath Hurricane Katrina Using data number type well shelf space information produce snack foods Prevention Center Tulane University has mapped environment three neighborhoods Central Hollygrove Lower Ward Communities support lifestyles should provide through any retail outlets including small farmers markets While have one more not all equal Small corner can fill this gap offering quick convenient However unlike offer large selection neighborhood generally carry limited items make their money from alcohol tobacco highcalorie snacks sugarsweetened beverages Not only play central role promoting diet but they also help prevent obesity become major public health concern Too many people live where hard find making challenging eat maintain body weight active lifestyle Improving important especially color tend least nutritious highest rates dietrelated diseases illustrating with maps charts tables Storing aims local groups turn improvements community security The report examines predominantlyAfrican American Ninth presenting accessibility availability compared highcalories begins description our methodology then illustrates each concludes discussion importance development Illustrating Neighborhood Environment illustrate mean located within two kilometer mile radius surrounding center Looking fall area provides snapshot what ground looks like Indicators median income levels car distance nearest supermarket helps paint picture suggesting types may sold residents ease traveling among factors Data sources analysis This presents store collected analyzed PRC demographic estimates obtained Environmental Systems Institute ESRI Information Parish gathered researchers initially InfoUSA commercial market firm listing Source Greater Community shaded blue included grocery convenience Since accurate sent twoperson teams out verify these driving down every street census tract counting additional were identified process Instore shelfspace measurements calculated based sampling Availability predefined set energydense salty cookies crackers doughnuts pastries candies carbonated categories canned frozen Each includes map streets boundaries outlined black These show mediumsized presented for include geographic closest estimate total footage devoted More specifically 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them same level far phenomenon intensified concentration referred swamp choices both policy implications Discussion postKatrina continues affect differently Disparities resources involvement variables lead different outcomes citizens involved issues might still struggling repopulate inconsistency reflected citys environmentsome areas seen new waiting see old return Efforts create equitable citywide will cooperation part government Cities around country think how York implemented NYC FRESH initiative aimed reducing inequality innovative zoning financial incentives locate Any wants participate must square feet Pennsylvania Financing Initiative state administered Reinvestment Fund Trust works underserved statewide proposed Retail Incentive Program loans forgivable grants improve visitor knows place rich traditions moves forward just overlook roles continue social physical landscape Paying special attention redevelopment previously preKatrina ensure fair |
| Breaking Bread: Engaging Religiously Diverse Youth in the Nashville Food… | Jennifer Bailey | 2010 | Field Reports | Faith Communities, Youth | Nashville, Tennessee | Breaking Bread: Engaging Religiously Diverse Youth in the Nashville Food Justice Movement is a resource manual that provides food security organizations with tools and strategies to connect… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Breaking Bread Engaging Religiously Diverse Youth the Nashville Food Justice Movement Compiled Jennifer Bailey Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow MannaFood Security Partners February Resource Manual Introduction About Program Overview Key Terms Chapter One Religious Communities FaithBased Community Organizing Strategy for Social Change Interfaith Examples Partnerships King Gandhi Heschel and Hahn The Role Practice World Religions Reframing Conversation from Charity Combating Missionary Complex Word Allyship Working with Points Remember Two Basics Cycle Engagement Adults Allies Three Tools Public Narrative Writing Exercises Example Photovoice Tool Advocacy Planning Day Action Facilitating Meaningful Dialogue Appendix Additional Resources Table Contents initiative ReStoring campaign that seeks engage religiously diverse youth dialogue action goal building more just equitable food system Middle Tennessee program MannaFSP launched grassroots movement ensure ALL Nashvillians have access affordable healthy foods partnership communities faith working reduce health risks including obesity facing residents Nashvilles identified deserts East NashvilleCayce Homes Edgehill North NashvilleCharlotte Ave has three overarching goals Helping create direct public transportation routes existing grocery stores underserved areas Developing tax zoning incentives bring neighborhoods without them Creating understanding about entire city making sure work together solve problem Why Young people historically played central role facilitation forward progression social movements United States leadership was integral civil rights liberation struggles American Indian Black Liberation Chicano Womens Martin Luther only years old when led Montgomery Bus Boycott which served catalyst Civil Rights Beginning early urban across country witnessed birth nonprofit organizations programs dedicated expanding organizing activism among prompting what become field Concurrently environmental justice undergoing shifts young leading way challenging notion who expert Through continue this legacy providing next generation organizers skills tools they need enact positive change their environments known Buckle Bible Belt provides rare opportunity actively learn build relationships peers different faiths around common theme religious QuirozMartinez Pei Zimmerman ReGeneration People Shaping Environmental Oakland Center Daniel Hosang Today New York Funders Collaborative traditionsfood Our reframe conversation hunger charity charge divided into major programmatic initiatives each reflecting levels commitment Days Leadership Institute Council are service events sponsored partners introduce community gardens soup kitchens banks will leave first hand experiences how produced exposure barriers exist achieving BBLI intensive fourweek training session high school students fundamentals advocacy Using interfaith partnerships lens evaluate these topics participants gain needed facilitate own projects while final Understand civic engagement Have broad knowledge policy basics Build communication media Received systems oppression dismantling racism equipped Develop specific one another Topics Dismantling Systems Oppression Media Training Access physical proximity availability asserts should live enough because economic constraints inequalities reframes lack sources poor human issue approach communitys needs truly advance self reliance placing solutions address disparities within our society large Brahm Ahmadi security condition all obtain safe culturally acceptable nutritionally adequate diet through sustainable maximizes selfreliance democratic decisionmaking Mike Hamm Anne Bellows flagship development empowering teens agents individual institutional group meet biweekly develop project culminating forum created members order eligible must successfully completed This great new mankind inherited big house world black white Easterners Westerners Gentiles Jews Catholics Protestants Moslem Hindu family unduly separated ideas culture interests can never again other somehow Nobel Lecture December most nation Over past shifting patterns observance immigration contributed changing landscape encounter diversity longer look travel books films but see jobs ours childrens schools Every day traditions interact peacefully Now than ever there opportunities capitalize Building shared values found begin addresses What process power based defining problems wish pursue methods use accomplish principles Direct Win real immediate concrete improvements peoples lives Help recognize Alter relations 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