Food-based approaches that focus on dietary diversification are effective strategies for reducing micro- and macro-nutrient deficiencies in malnourished populations. However, this model has not yet been fully adapted to improve the lives of those who live in land constrained households. … Read more
Policies for Successful U.S. Foreign Aid in the Gaza Strip
Restrictions by the Israeli government and Hamas on beneficiaries’ livelihoods in Gaza are decreasing the long-term impact of US foreign assistance. A close look at humanitarian operations in Gaza shows that the Israeli government and Hamas have cut or are … Read more
The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
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 America, the Community Food Security Coalition, and the Association of Nutrition Services Agencies … Read more
Additional Sources of Nutritious, Affordable Food
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 America, the Community Food Security Coalition, and the Association of Nutrition Services Agencies … Read more
Food Stamps May Help You Obtain the Nutrition You Need
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 America, the Community Food Security Coalition, and the Association of Nutrition Services Agencies … Read more
National Analysis of Ohio’s Second Harvest Food Banks
National Analysis of Ohio’s Second Harvest Food Banks includes a PowerPoint presentation and accompanying guide analyzing the nutritional content of donations to Ohio’s Foodbanks.
Childhood Hunger in Vermont
Childhood Hunger in Vermont includes a PowerPoint presentation and accompanying guide that a) defines the problem of childhood hunger in Vermont, its effects on the health, education and well-being of children, and the increased health care and educational costs to … Read more
Understanding Hunger in 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 the table. The report explores barriers that keep families from accessing or affording … Read more
Putting a Price on Nutrition: The Viability of a Universal Menu Program for the San Antonio Food Bank
Putting a Price on Nutrition: The Viability of a Universal Menu Program for the San Antonio Food Bank analyzes the costs and benefits for a food bank for operating a community-wide menu program. It calculates the value of collaborative purchasing … Read more
Children and Their Food Practices
Children and Their Food Practices illustrates the influence that school meals and family eating practices have on Tucson children’s food security, overall health and well being.
The San Antonio Food Bank Program Guide & Child Nutrition Survey Results Report
San Antonio Food Bank Program Guide & Child Nutrition Survey Results Report is a resource guide to the programs at the San Antonio Food Bank designed for use by its 325 member agencies.
Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget!
Quick! Delicious! Healthy Recipes on a Budget! is a recipe booklet with nutritious, inexpensive, and easy to prepare dishes that promotes the benefits of buying locally grown produce and provides information applying for food stamps and accessing free health and … Read more