Socio economics and the developing personLRCETeach
This document discusses the effects of poverty on physical, social, and cognitive development. It notes that those living in poverty often have higher mortality rates, less access to healthcare, more disease, lower productivity, and less educational and career stability. Specific data is provided on the number of people living in poverty in the US and Louisiana, including many children. Poverty is associated with worse health outcomes like obesity and malnutrition. It also negatively impacts educational achievement and attainment. Lower levels of education then translate to lower average income levels. The document concludes by noting the high costs to both individuals and society of dropping out of high school.
This document provides information about a summer meals workshop held on April 24, 2015. It discusses the consequences of childhood hunger, including health and academic problems. It then outlines several federal programs that help fight hunger during the summer months when school is not in session, such as the Summer Food Service Program. The document explains the roles and responsibilities of sponsors and sites in administering the Summer Food Service Program and provides suggestions for outreach and promotional activities to increase participation.
A collaborative effort of the Farm to Preschool Subcommittee of the National Farm to School Network, the workshop was led by: Stacey Sobell, Ecotrust/National Farm to School Network; Zoe Phillips, Urban & Environmental Policy Institute, Occidental College; Emily Jackson, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project/National Farm to School Network; Katy Pelissier, Ecotrust
Process, Findings and Implications from Two Health Impact Assessments: Informing Farm to School Policy, Programs and Research
Presenters were:
Dr. Tia Henderson, Upstream Public Health
Megan Lott, Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Project, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Making sure children have access to nutritious meals where they learn, play and live. There is enough food but many eligible kids do not participate in free/reduced price school meals or summer meal programs. Share Our Strength works to fundraise, raise awareness, provide nutrition education and invest in state partnerships to end childhood hunger in Maryland. Governor O'Malley has made ending childhood hunger by 2015 one of his strategic goals and partners with Share Our Strength and other organizations to achieve this through initiatives like increasing school breakfast participation.
The document discusses hunger and food insecurity in New Jersey. It states that 1 in 5 New Jersey families cannot afford food and housing, and over 738,900 people in the state live below the poverty level. It outlines organizations involved in addressing hunger such as Rutgers University and the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition. The mission is to end hunger in New Jersey through collaboration between higher education, non-profits, and government. Current projects include increasing food stamp enrollment and creating a New Jersey Farm to School Network.
The document discusses the "Fit Families For Life" initiative in the Seaport community. It aims to address high obesity rates, especially among low-income minorities, through school and community-based programs. The intervention includes nutrition education programs in schools, community health screenings, increasing access to healthy foods through community gardens and a new grocery store, and creating safe recreational areas. The goal is to spread awareness of healthy eating and exercise, remove barriers to healthy behaviors, and increase prevention services.
This document outlines the experiences of Seb Ramirez and Bethany Klapwyk in starting their organic farm business called Zocalo Organics. It details their educational background including internships on organic farms, how they initially rented land and acquired their own land. It discusses the importance of community support through fundraising and volunteer labor. They identify needing more support for land access and succession planning, expanded policy support for small farms, and increased funding and training opportunities to help more new farmers start businesses.
Socio economics and the developing personLRCETeach
This document discusses the effects of poverty on physical, social, and cognitive development. It notes that those living in poverty often have higher mortality rates, less access to healthcare, more disease, lower productivity, and less educational and career stability. Specific data is provided on the number of people living in poverty in the US and Louisiana, including many children. Poverty is associated with worse health outcomes like obesity and malnutrition. It also negatively impacts educational achievement and attainment. Lower levels of education then translate to lower average income levels. The document concludes by noting the high costs to both individuals and society of dropping out of high school.
This document provides information about a summer meals workshop held on April 24, 2015. It discusses the consequences of childhood hunger, including health and academic problems. It then outlines several federal programs that help fight hunger during the summer months when school is not in session, such as the Summer Food Service Program. The document explains the roles and responsibilities of sponsors and sites in administering the Summer Food Service Program and provides suggestions for outreach and promotional activities to increase participation.
A collaborative effort of the Farm to Preschool Subcommittee of the National Farm to School Network, the workshop was led by: Stacey Sobell, Ecotrust/National Farm to School Network; Zoe Phillips, Urban & Environmental Policy Institute, Occidental College; Emily Jackson, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project/National Farm to School Network; Katy Pelissier, Ecotrust
Process, Findings and Implications from Two Health Impact Assessments: Informing Farm to School Policy, Programs and Research
Presenters were:
Dr. Tia Henderson, Upstream Public Health
Megan Lott, Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Project, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Making sure children have access to nutritious meals where they learn, play and live. There is enough food but many eligible kids do not participate in free/reduced price school meals or summer meal programs. Share Our Strength works to fundraise, raise awareness, provide nutrition education and invest in state partnerships to end childhood hunger in Maryland. Governor O'Malley has made ending childhood hunger by 2015 one of his strategic goals and partners with Share Our Strength and other organizations to achieve this through initiatives like increasing school breakfast participation.
The document discusses hunger and food insecurity in New Jersey. It states that 1 in 5 New Jersey families cannot afford food and housing, and over 738,900 people in the state live below the poverty level. It outlines organizations involved in addressing hunger such as Rutgers University and the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition. The mission is to end hunger in New Jersey through collaboration between higher education, non-profits, and government. Current projects include increasing food stamp enrollment and creating a New Jersey Farm to School Network.
The document discusses the "Fit Families For Life" initiative in the Seaport community. It aims to address high obesity rates, especially among low-income minorities, through school and community-based programs. The intervention includes nutrition education programs in schools, community health screenings, increasing access to healthy foods through community gardens and a new grocery store, and creating safe recreational areas. The goal is to spread awareness of healthy eating and exercise, remove barriers to healthy behaviors, and increase prevention services.
This document outlines the experiences of Seb Ramirez and Bethany Klapwyk in starting their organic farm business called Zocalo Organics. It details their educational background including internships on organic farms, how they initially rented land and acquired their own land. It discusses the importance of community support through fundraising and volunteer labor. They identify needing more support for land access and succession planning, expanded policy support for small farms, and increased funding and training opportunities to help more new farmers start businesses.
Food Insecurity in Sacramento, first Keynote at Farm to EVERY Fork.Anne Anderson
Katie Valenzuela of Ubuntu Green and California Food Literacy delivered the keynote at the first evening of the three-Friday series Farm to EVERY Fork on October 4, 2013. This event was sponsored by Grace Presbyterian Church in Sacramento as part of their 30-year commitment to addressing the problems of food insecurity in Sacramento.
Ms. Valenzuela detailed the nature, scope and impact of inadequate access to healthful food.
Farm to EVERY Fork
Oct 4, 11, 18, 2013
Grace Presbyterian Church
4300 Las Cruces Way
(Arden Christian Church campus)
Sacramento, CA
www.grace-sacramento.org
www.facebook.com/gracepresbyterianchurch.sacramento
The document discusses the benefits of afterschool meal programs for students, including providing nutrition for food insecure children and supporting educational activities; it provides information on eligibility and reimbursement rates for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that helps fund afterschool meals; and it offers best practices and resources for implementing a CACFP afterschool meals program.
e-bulletin - 006 - 7000 Households Potential for Community-Facility Linkage -...Bill Philip Okaka
(i) A community-facility linkage program in Kenya aims to improve nutrition for 7,000 households and 26,000 orphaned and vulnerable children. The program links community health workers and facilities to screen for malnutrition, provide nutrition education, counseling, and food supplements.
(ii) Factors found to contribute to malnutrition include poverty, lack of family support, limited access to healthcare and social services, and low agricultural yields. The program works to address these issues through economic strengthening groups, nutrition education, and improved farming practices.
(iii) Data shows that integrating community and health facility interventions through referrals and two-way communication has improved nutrition screening, support, and outcomes for children. An individual case study also demonstrates
How Food Banks Help Food-Insecure FamiliesEmma Wise
Emma Wise has been volunteering at food banks since 2012 and is passionate about dentistry and serving her community. According to statistics, 18.2% of US households in 2012 were food insecure, meaning they were uncertain of their ability to afford food. Food banks aim to provide sustenance for these individuals and families by supporting agencies that prepare and redistribute donated food throughout communities.
Living Healthy in Washington County is partnering with local organizations to increase access to healthy and affordable foods in neighborhoods across the county. This is in response to a poll finding that almost half of Minnesotans say not having a nearby store selling healthy foods impacts their food choices, and three quarters said they lacked nutritious on-the-go options. In 2015, various projects were undertaken like expanding community gardens and food shelves, mobile produce programs, and a children's garden to engage students in growing their own fruits and vegetables.
A Cross-Programmatic Response to Food Insecurity Issuessondramilkie
1. Several programs were established in Jackson County, Wisconsin to address rising rates of food insecurity, including Food 4 Kids to provide weekend meal bags to families, the Friends' Food Shelf for food distribution, and a community garden.
2. These programs have expanded access to fresh produce and meals for hundreds of families each week. The community garden provides plots for limited-income families and organizations.
3. Volunteers have contributed nearly 3,000 hours of support, valued at over $51,000. Partnerships with schools and organizations have also helped address food insecurity through these "homegrown" community initiatives.
Maryann Sanchez Wiki Presentation Group 1 ANT3391Maryann Sanchez
This document discusses two federal nutrition programs: WIC and SNAP. It provides details on who qualifies for WIC (pregnant/postpartum women and children under 5) and benefits (supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion, healthcare referrals). Data shows in 2012, 495,405 people in Florida participated in WIC. For SNAP, it provides economic and nutrition assistance to low-income individuals/families via an EBT card. In Florida in 2013, over 3.3 million people participated monthly in SNAP, receiving on average $255 per household. The document examines outreach efforts like visuals used by stores and media to communicate information on these programs.
Glennah Trochet, MD, public health policy expert, spoke on how food policy influences our eating habits and choices and how we can improve our nutrition by changing food policy. Presented on Friday, September 26 at Grace Presbyterian Church's 2014 Farm to EVERY Fork event "Change Food Policy, Change the World!" in Sacramento, CA
The Perry County Farm to School Task Force was formed in 2010 with goals of increasing access to local produce for students, providing nutrition education, and stimulating the local economy. In 2014, Perry County Schools served over 7,000 meals per day and spent 13% of its $1.4 million food budget on Kentucky foods. Barriers to local procurement included time, distribution challenges across the county's 10 schools, and regulatory requirements. The program overcame barriers by partnering with organizations and receiving grants to hire coordinators. In 2014, a variety of local foods were served, a farm field day educated students, and cooking lessons reached over 350 students. Perry County is committed to continuing Farm to School to provide healthy food, education, and
The LifeCare Alliance Meals-on-Wheels program in Madison County, Ohio is requesting an increase in funding from the United Way for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Despite reduced funding last year, the program saw an increase in demand and served more clients. The program provided meals to 224 home-delivered clients and 18 congregate clients in the last reporting period, totaling 15,300 meals. The program aims to improve nutrition, reduce food insecurity, and delay institutionalization for vulnerable residents. It measures success through client satisfaction surveys and aims for positive responses indicating improved outcomes.
High levels of poverty and hunger in the United States result in significant economic costs across multiple sectors such as education, health, and law enforcement. It reduces economic output by hundreds of billions of dollars annually and costs the public sector over $125 billion per year due to high school dropouts. Providing assistance to reduce the effects of poverty and hunger could save money in the long run. Nutrition programs are cost-effective ways to control rising healthcare costs from issues like obesity that are linked to childhood hunger.
High levels of poverty and hunger in the United States result in significant economic costs across multiple sectors such as education, health, and law enforcement. It reduces economic output by hundreds of billions of dollars annually and costs the public sector over $125 billion per year due to high school dropouts. Providing assistance to reduce the effects of poverty and hunger could save money in the long run. Nutrition programs are cost-effective ways to control rising healthcare costs from issues like obesity that are linked to childhood hunger.
This document describes the Appal-TREE Project, a community-based participatory research initiative in Letcher County, Kentucky aimed at promoting healthy eating in Appalachia. The 3-year planning grant involved a community assessment, establishment of an advisory board, and qualitative research to determine priorities. Key issues identified were cost of healthy food and youth consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in schools. The intervention included cooking classes, free water stations in schools, and a summer feeding program at a farmers market. Preliminary outcomes found increases in fruit and vegetable consumption and decreases in candy and chips from cooking classes, and increased water consumption from the water stations compared to controls. Next steps involve continuing and evaluating the programs and replicating in
Feenstra Farm To School Impacts F2 C Conf 3 09guestbbcdbd
This document summarizes research on the impacts of farm to school programs. It finds that these programs result in modest increases in farmer income through greater sales of local foods to schools. They also increase children's knowledge and consumption of local foods, and some of these impacts extend to families changing eating habits. Community awareness and support for local farming increases as well. Factors that contribute to the success of these programs include leadership, partnerships, community involvement, and leveraging local policies. Future research needs include studying the impacts on food service staff, teacher roles, sustained participation and dietary changes, farmer impacts beyond finances, and long-term health outcomes.
This document discusses food poverty, which is defined as the inability to access a nutritionally adequate diet due to health, economic, social, and physical barriers. Food poverty can negatively impact health, development, and social participation. It affects low-income individuals and vulnerable groups. Both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have high rates of overweight individuals and children experiencing hunger. The Healthy Food for All initiative aims to tackle food poverty through a multi-agency approach operating at the policy, networking, and community levels. At the community level, it supports food initiatives for low-income groups and runs a demonstration program of 7 projects.
Community Trees, Community Nutrition: Urban Forestry and Neighborhood Food Se...Arbor Day Foundation
Community Trees, Community Nutrition: Urban Forestry and Neighborhood Food Security
Leland Milstein, Alliance for Community Trees
About:
Popular demand for planting fruit and nut trees has surged in cities across the country in the last few years, and local organizations are taking advantage of this new public interest in trees. Fruit trees can pose challenges for urban forest managers, but they also represent an enormous opportunity for creating healthier, greener communities. This panel will discuss the benefits and obstacles of urban fruit trees, and present successful models of growing community food forests.
This document discusses the health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, including lowering blood pressure and reducing risks of heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. It also notes that nutritional status can directly impact children's mental capacity and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals can inhibit cognitive abilities. The document promotes the Double Up Food Bucks program which matches SNAP benefits spent on produce at farmers markets, and cites studies showing the program increased fruit and vegetable consumption. It provides local impact data from an Iowa pilot and fundraising goals to expand the program statewide.
This document discusses the issue of malnutrition among senior citizens and identifies several key causes and effects. It notes that physical limitations, financial constraints, and medication effects can lead to malnutrition in seniors. Malnutrition can then cause further physical limitations and increased medical costs. The document recommends increasing support for programs like Meals on Wheels, developing more senior centers, and improving monitoring of nutrition in nursing homes to help address this issue.
Lindsay Graham's presentation on her William Churchill Memorial Trust sponsored study tour of the US to learn from their approach to tackling holiday hunger.
170 days: US learning on holiday meals by Lindsay GrahamRobin Beveridge
Lindsay Graham's presentation of her study tour of the US, as part of a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust bursary, as delivered to Holiday Hunger North East group on 22 Oct 14.
Food Insecurity in Sacramento, first Keynote at Farm to EVERY Fork.Anne Anderson
Katie Valenzuela of Ubuntu Green and California Food Literacy delivered the keynote at the first evening of the three-Friday series Farm to EVERY Fork on October 4, 2013. This event was sponsored by Grace Presbyterian Church in Sacramento as part of their 30-year commitment to addressing the problems of food insecurity in Sacramento.
Ms. Valenzuela detailed the nature, scope and impact of inadequate access to healthful food.
Farm to EVERY Fork
Oct 4, 11, 18, 2013
Grace Presbyterian Church
4300 Las Cruces Way
(Arden Christian Church campus)
Sacramento, CA
www.grace-sacramento.org
www.facebook.com/gracepresbyterianchurch.sacramento
The document discusses the benefits of afterschool meal programs for students, including providing nutrition for food insecure children and supporting educational activities; it provides information on eligibility and reimbursement rates for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that helps fund afterschool meals; and it offers best practices and resources for implementing a CACFP afterschool meals program.
e-bulletin - 006 - 7000 Households Potential for Community-Facility Linkage -...Bill Philip Okaka
(i) A community-facility linkage program in Kenya aims to improve nutrition for 7,000 households and 26,000 orphaned and vulnerable children. The program links community health workers and facilities to screen for malnutrition, provide nutrition education, counseling, and food supplements.
(ii) Factors found to contribute to malnutrition include poverty, lack of family support, limited access to healthcare and social services, and low agricultural yields. The program works to address these issues through economic strengthening groups, nutrition education, and improved farming practices.
(iii) Data shows that integrating community and health facility interventions through referrals and two-way communication has improved nutrition screening, support, and outcomes for children. An individual case study also demonstrates
How Food Banks Help Food-Insecure FamiliesEmma Wise
Emma Wise has been volunteering at food banks since 2012 and is passionate about dentistry and serving her community. According to statistics, 18.2% of US households in 2012 were food insecure, meaning they were uncertain of their ability to afford food. Food banks aim to provide sustenance for these individuals and families by supporting agencies that prepare and redistribute donated food throughout communities.
Living Healthy in Washington County is partnering with local organizations to increase access to healthy and affordable foods in neighborhoods across the county. This is in response to a poll finding that almost half of Minnesotans say not having a nearby store selling healthy foods impacts their food choices, and three quarters said they lacked nutritious on-the-go options. In 2015, various projects were undertaken like expanding community gardens and food shelves, mobile produce programs, and a children's garden to engage students in growing their own fruits and vegetables.
A Cross-Programmatic Response to Food Insecurity Issuessondramilkie
1. Several programs were established in Jackson County, Wisconsin to address rising rates of food insecurity, including Food 4 Kids to provide weekend meal bags to families, the Friends' Food Shelf for food distribution, and a community garden.
2. These programs have expanded access to fresh produce and meals for hundreds of families each week. The community garden provides plots for limited-income families and organizations.
3. Volunteers have contributed nearly 3,000 hours of support, valued at over $51,000. Partnerships with schools and organizations have also helped address food insecurity through these "homegrown" community initiatives.
Maryann Sanchez Wiki Presentation Group 1 ANT3391Maryann Sanchez
This document discusses two federal nutrition programs: WIC and SNAP. It provides details on who qualifies for WIC (pregnant/postpartum women and children under 5) and benefits (supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion, healthcare referrals). Data shows in 2012, 495,405 people in Florida participated in WIC. For SNAP, it provides economic and nutrition assistance to low-income individuals/families via an EBT card. In Florida in 2013, over 3.3 million people participated monthly in SNAP, receiving on average $255 per household. The document examines outreach efforts like visuals used by stores and media to communicate information on these programs.
Glennah Trochet, MD, public health policy expert, spoke on how food policy influences our eating habits and choices and how we can improve our nutrition by changing food policy. Presented on Friday, September 26 at Grace Presbyterian Church's 2014 Farm to EVERY Fork event "Change Food Policy, Change the World!" in Sacramento, CA
The Perry County Farm to School Task Force was formed in 2010 with goals of increasing access to local produce for students, providing nutrition education, and stimulating the local economy. In 2014, Perry County Schools served over 7,000 meals per day and spent 13% of its $1.4 million food budget on Kentucky foods. Barriers to local procurement included time, distribution challenges across the county's 10 schools, and regulatory requirements. The program overcame barriers by partnering with organizations and receiving grants to hire coordinators. In 2014, a variety of local foods were served, a farm field day educated students, and cooking lessons reached over 350 students. Perry County is committed to continuing Farm to School to provide healthy food, education, and
The LifeCare Alliance Meals-on-Wheels program in Madison County, Ohio is requesting an increase in funding from the United Way for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Despite reduced funding last year, the program saw an increase in demand and served more clients. The program provided meals to 224 home-delivered clients and 18 congregate clients in the last reporting period, totaling 15,300 meals. The program aims to improve nutrition, reduce food insecurity, and delay institutionalization for vulnerable residents. It measures success through client satisfaction surveys and aims for positive responses indicating improved outcomes.
High levels of poverty and hunger in the United States result in significant economic costs across multiple sectors such as education, health, and law enforcement. It reduces economic output by hundreds of billions of dollars annually and costs the public sector over $125 billion per year due to high school dropouts. Providing assistance to reduce the effects of poverty and hunger could save money in the long run. Nutrition programs are cost-effective ways to control rising healthcare costs from issues like obesity that are linked to childhood hunger.
High levels of poverty and hunger in the United States result in significant economic costs across multiple sectors such as education, health, and law enforcement. It reduces economic output by hundreds of billions of dollars annually and costs the public sector over $125 billion per year due to high school dropouts. Providing assistance to reduce the effects of poverty and hunger could save money in the long run. Nutrition programs are cost-effective ways to control rising healthcare costs from issues like obesity that are linked to childhood hunger.
This document describes the Appal-TREE Project, a community-based participatory research initiative in Letcher County, Kentucky aimed at promoting healthy eating in Appalachia. The 3-year planning grant involved a community assessment, establishment of an advisory board, and qualitative research to determine priorities. Key issues identified were cost of healthy food and youth consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in schools. The intervention included cooking classes, free water stations in schools, and a summer feeding program at a farmers market. Preliminary outcomes found increases in fruit and vegetable consumption and decreases in candy and chips from cooking classes, and increased water consumption from the water stations compared to controls. Next steps involve continuing and evaluating the programs and replicating in
Feenstra Farm To School Impacts F2 C Conf 3 09guestbbcdbd
This document summarizes research on the impacts of farm to school programs. It finds that these programs result in modest increases in farmer income through greater sales of local foods to schools. They also increase children's knowledge and consumption of local foods, and some of these impacts extend to families changing eating habits. Community awareness and support for local farming increases as well. Factors that contribute to the success of these programs include leadership, partnerships, community involvement, and leveraging local policies. Future research needs include studying the impacts on food service staff, teacher roles, sustained participation and dietary changes, farmer impacts beyond finances, and long-term health outcomes.
This document discusses food poverty, which is defined as the inability to access a nutritionally adequate diet due to health, economic, social, and physical barriers. Food poverty can negatively impact health, development, and social participation. It affects low-income individuals and vulnerable groups. Both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have high rates of overweight individuals and children experiencing hunger. The Healthy Food for All initiative aims to tackle food poverty through a multi-agency approach operating at the policy, networking, and community levels. At the community level, it supports food initiatives for low-income groups and runs a demonstration program of 7 projects.
Community Trees, Community Nutrition: Urban Forestry and Neighborhood Food Se...Arbor Day Foundation
Community Trees, Community Nutrition: Urban Forestry and Neighborhood Food Security
Leland Milstein, Alliance for Community Trees
About:
Popular demand for planting fruit and nut trees has surged in cities across the country in the last few years, and local organizations are taking advantage of this new public interest in trees. Fruit trees can pose challenges for urban forest managers, but they also represent an enormous opportunity for creating healthier, greener communities. This panel will discuss the benefits and obstacles of urban fruit trees, and present successful models of growing community food forests.
This document discusses the health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, including lowering blood pressure and reducing risks of heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. It also notes that nutritional status can directly impact children's mental capacity and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals can inhibit cognitive abilities. The document promotes the Double Up Food Bucks program which matches SNAP benefits spent on produce at farmers markets, and cites studies showing the program increased fruit and vegetable consumption. It provides local impact data from an Iowa pilot and fundraising goals to expand the program statewide.
This document discusses the issue of malnutrition among senior citizens and identifies several key causes and effects. It notes that physical limitations, financial constraints, and medication effects can lead to malnutrition in seniors. Malnutrition can then cause further physical limitations and increased medical costs. The document recommends increasing support for programs like Meals on Wheels, developing more senior centers, and improving monitoring of nutrition in nursing homes to help address this issue.
Lindsay Graham's presentation on her William Churchill Memorial Trust sponsored study tour of the US to learn from their approach to tackling holiday hunger.
170 days: US learning on holiday meals by Lindsay GrahamRobin Beveridge
Lindsay Graham's presentation of her study tour of the US, as part of a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust bursary, as delivered to Holiday Hunger North East group on 22 Oct 14.
This document discusses the issue of holiday hunger among children in the UK. It defines food poverty as the inability to afford or access nutritious food. During school holidays, many children who rely on free school meals lose this source of food. The document recommends several programs to address holiday hunger, including providing meals and activities during holidays, ensuring families can access benefits, and conducting research on best practices. It concludes that a national campaign and increased funding are needed locally and nationally to identify families in need and deliver good food in a safe environment during school breaks.
The document reports on the impact and activities in 2012 of the Basic Needs Services Program at the Mamie George Community Center, which is run by Catholic Charities. It discusses how the program expanded its capacity through increased funding and staffing. Key accomplishments included serving over 2,800 individuals through its food assistance program and distributing over 150,000 pounds of food through community fairs.
School nutrition, education working groupEducationNC
This document discusses school nutrition operations in North Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that over 800,000 students in NC qualify for free or reduced price meals and over a quarter of children in the state struggle with hunger. During the pandemic, school nutrition programs have focused on providing meals to vulnerable children while protecting health and safety. Under federal waivers, schools have provided grab-and-go meals through curbside pickup and bus delivery. Additional funding is needed to sustain these programs through the summer as meal counts have declined from 1.2 million per day to 500,000 per day, creating a projected $7.6 million funding shortfall.
The Perry County Farm to School Task Force was formed in 2010 with goals of increasing access to local produce for students, providing nutrition education, and stimulating the local economy. In 2014, Perry County Schools served over 7,000 meals per day and spent 13% of its $1.4 million food budget on Kentucky foods. Barriers to local procurement included time, distribution challenges across the county's 10 schools, and regulatory requirements. The program overcame barriers by partnering with organizations and receiving grants to hire coordinators. In 2014, a variety of local foods were served, a farm field day educated students, and cooking lessons reached over 350 students. Perry County is committed to continuing Farm to School to provide healthy food, education, and
Nutrition and Gardening Programs: A Way to Collaborate with Your Extension Co...sondramilkie
This document discusses several community garden and nutrition programs run by UW-Cooperative Extension in various counties. It provides details about:
1) Programs in Rock County that include a jail garden providing produce to local WIC clinics, senior housing, and food pantries.
2) Programs in Waukesha County harvesting over 2,000 pounds of produce annually in partnership with various organizations.
3) The Oconto County program that partners with multiple schools, organizations, and agencies to distribute seeds and food from their community garden.
4) Expansion of the Douglas County garden project since 2008 to multiple shelter gardens and churches providing food for meals and food pantries.
This document summarizes the Weekend Backpack Program run by the Westmoreland County Food Bank. The program provides nutritious food for children to take home on weekends when they do not have access to school meals. It began in response to children coming to school hungry. The food bank works with schools to identify children in need and fill backpacks with easy to prepare food once a month. Volunteers help pack the backpacks. The program currently operates at 3 sites but seeks sponsors to expand to more children in need.
Family Promise of Shenandoah County is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, meals, and support services to homeless families through a network of local congregations. It aims to quickly secure permanent housing for families while providing food and shelter. Key components of the program include host congregations that provide overnight accommodations, volunteers, transportation, partnerships with other agencies, a family center that offers case management and services, and financing to complete renovations and operate the program.
The Shalom Foundation aims to encourage Christian values by providing humanitarian assistance to children and families living in extreme poverty in Guatemala through four programs: medical care at the Moore Pediatric Surgery Center, housing and community development, education at schools in Guatemala City, and clean water and nutrition including meal programs and water systems. The mission trip will take place from July 23-30, 2011 to support these programs in Guatemala.
The document discusses farm to school programs which connect schools and local farms. These programs serve healthy meals using local foods, incorporate nutrition education, and support local farmers. Studies show farm to school programs increase children's consumption of fruits and vegetables, benefit local farmers and economies, and various organizations help schools implement these programs.
WORKSHEET 3.1A Statement of Need QuestionnaireUse the filled.docxambersalomon88660
WORKSHEET 3.1A: Statement of Need Questionnaire
Use the filled-out Worksheet 3.1B in the book as an example to follow as you complete this questionnaire.
Who? Where? When?
What? Why?
Evidence of Problem
Impact If Problem Is Resolved?
Who is in need
(people, animals, land, etc.)?
The community of children whose parents undergoing cancer treatment are in need of the services the Children’s Academy of Pinellas has to offer. Expanding the childcare program to include complimentary nutritious meals will not only encourage proper nutrition for children of the academy, but help alleviate some of the parental or caregiver stress that often accompanies those undergoing cancer treatment.
Where are they?
The population of children being served at the Children’s Care Academy live within the central west portion of Pinellas County, Florida.
When is the need evident?
Children can be at the academy for several hours a day, often during breakfast, lunch and or dinner times, requiring the need for children to receive a nutritious meal. Some parents may not have the time, energy or financial means to provide nourishing food for their children during their stay at the academy. The need is evident for each child as long as the parent or caregiver is undergoing cancer treatment.
What is the need?
The need for expanding the outreach program is two-fold; to ensure children are receiving nutritious meals and to help ease some parental responsibilties while undergoing cancer treatment. Many parents or caregivers do not have family members or friends available to help care for children during time-consuming cancer treatment sessions. Traditional daycare facilities are fashioned to accommodate working parents requiring payment for services on a continual basis regardless of how often the children attend. Daycare facilities are also very expensive and do not provide nutritious food programs on a complimentary basis. The Children’s Care Academy is designed to care for children coinciding with treatment schedules on a complimentary basis.
Pinellas County is home to a large population of single-working parents struggling to make ends meet. Single families generally face greater challenges in everyday life with less income and less family support. Demanding cancer treatment schedules can further complicate the single-family structure resulting in an even greater need for the resources offered by the Children’s Care Academy of Pinellas.
Why does this need exist?
Parents or caregivers undergoing cancer treatment face a multitude of challenges. Those undergoing treatment become all consumed with vigorous treatment schedules and learning to deal with the aftermath of some of the physical and emotional side effects resulting from treatment. Treatments such as radiation and chemotherpay can take a toll on the body resulting in nausea, vomiting, weakness, loss of appetite and fatigue; leaving little energy to perform even the easiest tasks at home, such as prepari.
This document discusses improving the eating behaviors of young children based on recent studies. It finds that few children eat the recommended variety of fruits and vegetables. Deep yellow and dark green vegetables are especially lacking. It also finds that many children consume too many calories from added sugars, discretionary fats, and sweetened beverages and not enough from nutrient-dense foods. Portion sizes that are too large can lead to overeating. Fast food consumption has also been linked to poorer nutritional quality. Caregivers are encouraged to provide healthier choices and model good eating behaviors to help children develop lifelong healthy eating habits.
The Wesley Community Service Center provides various social services and programs to those in need in Portsmouth, Virginia. In 2016, the Center helped over 900 people through programs like emergency food assistance, utility payment assistance, weekly food distributions, and summer day camp for children. It is supported financially through various United Methodist churches, individual donations, grants, and fundraising. The Center aims to continue and expand its programs to alleviate the effects of poverty for the local community.
This document provides guidance on developing farm to school programs in Native communities. It discusses how farm to school connects students to local foods, traditional foods, and family farmers while promoting health, education, and food sovereignty. The document recommends taking a community-based approach, starting small by incorporating local and traditional foods into school meals and events, and sustaining efforts by seeking funding and documenting impacts. The overall goal is to empower children and families through culturally relevant farm to school activities.
Overview of the current and future direction of the Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC)'s mission and programs. Gain a better understanding of the Community Support and Families United services offered to Summit County, Colorado.
The Unemployed Help Centre operates a food bank hub and food rescue program called Plentiful Harvest. The program (1) uses a refrigerated truck to collect fresh produce donations, (2) distributes the food to neighborhoods using a mobile food bank, and (3) operates a community garden and kitchen. It has rescued over 1.7 million pounds of food since 2012. The kitchen prepares meals for seniors and students. The program aims to reduce food waste and increase access to nutritious foods.
An introduction to The Ontario Farm to School Challenge program, initiated by FoodShare Toronto and Sustain Ontario with support from the Greenbelt Fund, encourages Ontario schools to increase local food procurement in school food programs.
NVFS was established in 1924 by volunteers who provided coats and coal to children in need. Today, over 95 years later, NVFS addresses the needs of communities through various programs and over 1,500 volunteers who donate over 53,000 hours annually. NVFS serves nearly 33,000 clients each year, 60% of whom make less than $20,000, through five key initiatives including child and youth services, emergency assistance, housing, workforce development, and health access.
The Ypsilanti Area Community Fund (YACF) awarded SOS Community Services a $1,000 grant to increase access to their Choice food pantry from 4 times annually to 6 times plus an additional visit during holidays. The grant will help SOS provide food to over 140 households and distribute over 4,500 pounds of food each week. YACF has awarded over $32,000 in grants to 7 local organizations in 2014 and has raised over $2 million since its founding to support organizations in the Ypsilanti area.
Presentation by Rebecca Sachs and Joshua Varcie, analysts in CBO’s Health Analysis Division, at the 13th Annual Conference of the American Society of Health Economists.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
karnataka housing board schemes . all schemesnarinav14
The Karnataka government, along with the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), offers various housing schemes to cater to the diverse needs of citizens across the state. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the major housing schemes available in the Karnataka housing board for both urban and rural areas in 2024.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
Indira awas yojana housing scheme renamed as PMAYnarinav14
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) played a significant role in addressing rural housing needs in India. It emerged as a comprehensive program for affordable housing solutions in rural areas, predating the government’s broader focus on mass housing initiatives.
Bharat Mata - History of Indian culture.pdfBharat Mata
Bharat Mata Channel is an initiative towards keeping the culture of this country alive. Our effort is to spread the knowledge of Indian history, culture, religion and Vedas to the masses.
2. +UnitedWay Education Funding - School Readiness
The overall goal of FSA Child Development Centers is
preparing all children attending our centers for school
success while receiving care in a safe, secure, challenging
environment.
Family Service Association
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Enriched cognitive environment ensures that children have
access to high quality learning experiences and that they
become effective learners in the development of cognitive,
language, speech, physical, psychosocial, and self-help
skills.
UnitedWay Education Funding - School Readiness
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Critical Needs:
James A.Venable Community Center located in Cabazon (Region 4)
NortonYounglove Community Center in Highgrove (Region 6)
• Providing Health,Wellness and Human Service programs
• Providing Emergency Food Assistance
UnitedWay Critical Needs Funding – Emergency Food
Family Service Association
8. +UnitedWay Critical Needs Funding – Emergency Food
Increase in demand for food assistance:
25-50% increase in new clients being served due to;
Employment loss
Recovering from the recession
Working poor
Housing foreclosures
Deciding how to use income
(bills vs. food, medical vs. food,
housing vs. food)
More than one family per household
Family Service Association
9. +UnitedWay Critical Needs Funding – Emergency Food
Existing programs:
Riverside County DPSS Emergency Food and Shelter program
funds: serves over 200 families in need a year
Partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank for food distribution:
serves over 600 families per month
United Way funding allows FSA to serve an additional 100 families
Family Service Association
10. +UnitedWay Critical Needs Funding – Emergency Food
Client choice model: the best model for varying cultural and
nutritional needs while reducing waste
Supportive Case Management: identifies families in need of
emergency food assistance
UnitedWay of Inland Valley:
Family Service Association
11. +UnitedWay Critical Needs Funding – Emergency Food
2014 – 15 Request:
Continued support to serve an additional 200 families
Family Service Association