TBR Food Access #1: What's a food desert? Where are they in Baton Rouge?Together Baton Rouge
The document outlines the mandate and work plan of the East Baton Rouge Parish Food Access Policy Commission. The commission was launched on February 14, 2013 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Its mandate is to examine the causes of food deserts in the parish, determine best practices for attracting food retailers, and develop policy recommendations. The commission has 16 members representing various organizations. It will analyze the problem of low food access over three phases from February to August 2013, focusing on causes, best practices, and developing solutions tailored to East Baton Rouge Parish.
The Food Access Policy Commission was launched in February 2013 by Together Baton Rouge, Mayor-President Kip Holden and the Mayor's Healthy City Initiative, to address the lack of grocery stores in low-income communities throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. This presentation shares key findings from the Commission's Interim Report into addressing food deserts in Baton Rouge.
Accessibiliy: Scalling Up for Global Access to Quality ProductsFrancine Schoenwetter
Broadly defined as the ease of access to something at the time it is needed, the concept of Accessibility—especially as it relates to healthy foods—is one that’s become increasingly important.
The movement to improve access to healthy foods dovetails with the rising demand for better-for-you products, creating a heightened consumer demand for
quality ingredients and sustainable sourcing.
Here we view the data on the food insecurity and an overview of the supply chain perspective on generating greater access to healthier products - how to bridge the gap between high demand and access.
Access To Affordable And Nutritious Food Measuring And Understanding Food De...Amy Cernava
This report summarizes a study conducted by the USDA on limited access to affordable and nutritious food in the United States. Key findings include:
- Approximately 2.3 million US households, or 2.2% of all households, live over 1 mile from a supermarket with no vehicle access. An additional 3.4 million households live between half to 1 mile with no vehicle access.
- Around 11.5 million people, or 4.1% of the US population, live in low-income areas over 1 mile from a supermarket.
- Urban areas with limited food access have higher racial segregation and income inequality, while limited access in rural areas is defined more by lack of transportation infrastructure.
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Engaging Social Entrepreneurs in Community-Based Participatory Solutions to F...Carolyn Zezima
2012 ASFS/AFHVS/SAFN Conference Global Gateways and Local Connections: Cities, Agriculture, and the Future of Food Systems
Carolyn Zezima, Director of Food and Nutrition Initiatives, Communities IMPACT Diabetes Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Despite increasing recognition that fresh, healthy, local foods are scarce in low-income communities, and the creation of a number of healthy food initiatives targeting these communities, historically underserved communities still lack novel, profitable, and sustainable businesses that supply healthy, affordable and taste-satisfying foods. Bringing together the business and public health sectors, Communities IMPACT Diabetes Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine invited business students to submit concepts and plans for viable, market and community-driven business solutions to one of our most pressing public health needs: healthy, affordable food in underserved communities. The proposed enterprises must have served communities with limited availability to healthy foods, be tailored to the particular assets and challenges in the communities, and must be developed in consultation with target communities. Proposals were judged by a panel of experts in business, food and local government. Teams competed for $25,000 in start-up funds and other business support services.
Food Cowboy - Technology Against Food WasteFood_Cowboy
Food Cowboy uses mobile technology to connect food companies with charities and composters to reduce food waste. Their system allows truckers to post details of refused food shipments, notifying nearby charities who can accept donations. This helps feed the hungry while protecting the environment. Food Cowboy also aims to help donors claim tax deductions for donations that often go unused due to high costs. They plan pilot programs and a crowdmapping initiative to increase donations from the supply chain and local businesses.
More than one trillion posts from sources like Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Reddit and forums between 2010 and 2016. and data from nonsocial are used to analyze ....
sources
This document analyzes social media data to uncover consumer trends in health and wellness in the US. It finds that while grocery stores make up more of the social conversation, discussions around farmers markets are more positive. Farmers markets are seen as supporting local farms and offering organic, fresh options at reasonable prices. In contrast, grocery stores are sometimes criticized as being unaffordable or lacking healthy options. The document also examines trends around eating in versus dining out, finding that conversations about home-cooked meals increased in 2016 and were associated with more positive sentiment than discussions about dining out or takeout.
TBR Food Access #1: What's a food desert? Where are they in Baton Rouge?Together Baton Rouge
The document outlines the mandate and work plan of the East Baton Rouge Parish Food Access Policy Commission. The commission was launched on February 14, 2013 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Its mandate is to examine the causes of food deserts in the parish, determine best practices for attracting food retailers, and develop policy recommendations. The commission has 16 members representing various organizations. It will analyze the problem of low food access over three phases from February to August 2013, focusing on causes, best practices, and developing solutions tailored to East Baton Rouge Parish.
The Food Access Policy Commission was launched in February 2013 by Together Baton Rouge, Mayor-President Kip Holden and the Mayor's Healthy City Initiative, to address the lack of grocery stores in low-income communities throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. This presentation shares key findings from the Commission's Interim Report into addressing food deserts in Baton Rouge.
Accessibiliy: Scalling Up for Global Access to Quality ProductsFrancine Schoenwetter
Broadly defined as the ease of access to something at the time it is needed, the concept of Accessibility—especially as it relates to healthy foods—is one that’s become increasingly important.
The movement to improve access to healthy foods dovetails with the rising demand for better-for-you products, creating a heightened consumer demand for
quality ingredients and sustainable sourcing.
Here we view the data on the food insecurity and an overview of the supply chain perspective on generating greater access to healthier products - how to bridge the gap between high demand and access.
Access To Affordable And Nutritious Food Measuring And Understanding Food De...Amy Cernava
This report summarizes a study conducted by the USDA on limited access to affordable and nutritious food in the United States. Key findings include:
- Approximately 2.3 million US households, or 2.2% of all households, live over 1 mile from a supermarket with no vehicle access. An additional 3.4 million households live between half to 1 mile with no vehicle access.
- Around 11.5 million people, or 4.1% of the US population, live in low-income areas over 1 mile from a supermarket.
- Urban areas with limited food access have higher racial segregation and income inequality, while limited access in rural areas is defined more by lack of transportation infrastructure.
-
Engaging Social Entrepreneurs in Community-Based Participatory Solutions to F...Carolyn Zezima
2012 ASFS/AFHVS/SAFN Conference Global Gateways and Local Connections: Cities, Agriculture, and the Future of Food Systems
Carolyn Zezima, Director of Food and Nutrition Initiatives, Communities IMPACT Diabetes Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Despite increasing recognition that fresh, healthy, local foods are scarce in low-income communities, and the creation of a number of healthy food initiatives targeting these communities, historically underserved communities still lack novel, profitable, and sustainable businesses that supply healthy, affordable and taste-satisfying foods. Bringing together the business and public health sectors, Communities IMPACT Diabetes Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine invited business students to submit concepts and plans for viable, market and community-driven business solutions to one of our most pressing public health needs: healthy, affordable food in underserved communities. The proposed enterprises must have served communities with limited availability to healthy foods, be tailored to the particular assets and challenges in the communities, and must be developed in consultation with target communities. Proposals were judged by a panel of experts in business, food and local government. Teams competed for $25,000 in start-up funds and other business support services.
Food Cowboy - Technology Against Food WasteFood_Cowboy
Food Cowboy uses mobile technology to connect food companies with charities and composters to reduce food waste. Their system allows truckers to post details of refused food shipments, notifying nearby charities who can accept donations. This helps feed the hungry while protecting the environment. Food Cowboy also aims to help donors claim tax deductions for donations that often go unused due to high costs. They plan pilot programs and a crowdmapping initiative to increase donations from the supply chain and local businesses.
More than one trillion posts from sources like Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Reddit and forums between 2010 and 2016. and data from nonsocial are used to analyze ....
sources
This document analyzes social media data to uncover consumer trends in health and wellness in the US. It finds that while grocery stores make up more of the social conversation, discussions around farmers markets are more positive. Farmers markets are seen as supporting local farms and offering organic, fresh options at reasonable prices. In contrast, grocery stores are sometimes criticized as being unaffordable or lacking healthy options. The document also examines trends around eating in versus dining out, finding that conversations about home-cooked meals increased in 2016 and were associated with more positive sentiment than discussions about dining out or takeout.
This document analyzes social media data to uncover consumer trends in health and wellness in the US. It finds that while grocery stores dominate the conversation, farmers markets elicit more positive sentiment as they are seen as supporting local farms and offering organic, fresh options at reasonable prices. Whole Foods accounts for over half the social mentions of grocery stores. The document also examines trends around eating in versus dining out, finding that while dining out was discussed more until 2015, eating in is now discussed more and associated with more positive sentiment around family time and healthy eating.
The document analyzes social media data to uncover trends in health, entertainment, technology and transportation in the US. Regarding health and wellness, it finds that while grocery stores dominate conversation, farmers markets elicit more positive sentiment. It also discusses popular topics like organic and local food, and finds that while eating at home is discussed most positively, dining out and delivery trail behind. Common fitness trends like Zumba are declining in conversation while other activities rise.
Food Waste Reduction Alliance Best Practices to Reduce Food Waste ToolkitJeanne von Zastrow
A toolkit of best practices to reduce food waste, developed by The Food Waste Reduction Alliance, a collaboration of Food Marketing Institute, Grocery Manufacturers Association and National Restaurant Association and 30 member companies with best practices and examples from industry.
Table to Table is a nonprofit food rescue organization in Johnson County, Iowa that collects donated food from local businesses and distributes it to agencies serving hungry populations. In 2015, Table to Table recovered over 1.5 million pounds of food, contributing an estimated $7.34 million in benefits to the community. The case study details Table to Table's route-based model for food collection, transportation, and distribution to ensure donated food reaches those in need.
The toolkit was developed to guide companies in reducing food waste. It includes sections on getting started and identifying diverse solutions. Conducting a waste audit is recommended to understand waste streams and identify reduction, reuse, recycling, and disposal opportunities. Establishing donation procedures and partnerships can help increase safe food donation. Overcoming barriers like liability concerns, supply chain challenges, and date labeling practices enables more donation. Diverting unavoidable waste through animal feed is preferable to disposal.
Growing the Food System within the Headwaters Region_Summary Brief_250614Guy K. Letts
This document summarizes a study on barriers facing the local food system in the Headwaters Region. 53 participants representing producers, processors, distributors, and food advocates identified 47 barriers across environmental, cultural, economic and government levels. The largest number of barriers related to government policies and regulations. Based on the study findings, the report recommends developing a long-term vision and regional cluster policy to establish collaboration between stakeholders and implement systemic changes to support a viable local food system, such as developing food hubs, agritourism, education programs, and protecting farmland.
This document outlines an agenda and materials for a workshop on marketing British Columbia agri-food and seafood products. The workshop will provide attendees with an overview of developing a market-driven marketing plan. It will include presentations from major retailers and food distributors on their requirements. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities to develop domestic market marketing plans for their own companies. The workshop aims to provide market intelligence to help build marketing capacity within BC's agrifood industry.
The document discusses food deserts in Trenton, New Jersey. It defines a food desert as an area without access to affordable, healthy food. Trenton has high rates of obesity and diet-related illnesses due to limited supermarket access. Only 3 supermarkets serve the city, while many residents rely on convenience stores with unhealthy options. Proposed solutions include funding to attract supermarkets to underserved areas and mobile markets bringing fresh food to food deserts.
Mobile health apps for low income communitiesApp Master
Mobile applications show promise in positively impacting obesity and related health issues among low-income communities. However, current apps may not fully meet the needs of these groups, who face challenges around access, literacy and resources. Developing apps that leverage public data and tailor design/content for these audiences could help address inequities and better support healthy behaviors through education, access to services, monitoring progress, and interventions. Applications for Good seeks to facilitate such app development and research into mobile technologies for improving health outcomes in low socio-economic status communities.
Low income populations (i.e., those living on $2-13 USD/day) in developing countries are disproportionately vulnerable to what is affordable, accessible and aspirational, and are increasingly incorporating available “unhealthy foods” (high in fat,sugar, salt, and calories with little nutritional value) into their diets. While changing food markets may bring potential benefits including improved food safety, security, and product diversity, overconsumption of these unhealthy foods leads to a burden of health and financial impacts, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, loss of productivity and absenteeism for these low income individuals, their families and the broader societies in which they live.
This document outlines initiatives by AmeriCorps Wellness 360 to improve food access and security in Akron, Ohio according to the principles of community food security. It describes programs run by AmeriCorps such as a choice food pantry, introducing local produce, offering kitchen supplies, hosting cooking demonstrations, and collaborating with other groups on activities like transportation to farmers markets and community meals. The goal is to empower the community, support local agriculture, and take a systems-oriented approach to building long-term food security.
The document provides an executive summary of key trends expected to shape the food retail industry through 2025. It identifies five major trends: 1) shifting consumer demographics and the growth of ethnic populations, 2) overall grocery demand and capacity outpacing sales growth as more retail formats emerge, 3) price and value remaining the top drivers of consumer shopping decisions, 4) the need for targeted merchandising and marketing strategies to attract diverse consumer groups, and 5) the growing roles of ecommerce, mobile technology, and data analytics in retail. The summary examines population changes, capacity additions across various retail channels, factors influencing shopper behavior, and the importance of understanding ethnic consumer preferences.
This document provides information about the "#StomachThis National Poverty & Hunger Conference" being held on June 18th, 2015 at the House of Commons from 10AM to 5:30PM. The conference aims to increase understanding of food poverty issues in the UK and identify potential actions to prevent and address food poverty. The day-long program includes keynote speakers from organizations like Oxfam, Trussell Trust, and FareShare discussing topics like the reality of poverty, growth of low-wage jobs, welfare reforms, and redistribution of surplus food. It will also feature panel debates and breakout workshop sessions on issues like the effects of food insecurity on society, reducing food waste, and the problem of
This document summarizes Derek Headey's presentation on recent research at the micro, meso, and macro levels on food prices, diet costs, and diet affordability through a nutrition lens. At the micro level, the research finds that using a healthy diet as the poverty line doubles estimated poverty rates. Social protection interventions need to be larger to close nutrition gaps. At the meso level, research is growing on how weak food environments impact demand and malnutrition. At the macro level, methods to measure healthy diet affordability need refinement, and multisectoral solutions are needed to help the billions unable to afford healthy diets.
Community Design for Healthy Eating: How Land Use And Transportation Solutio...GeoAnitia
The document discusses how land use patterns can negatively impact access to healthy foods in low-income neighborhoods. Specifically, it notes that low-income areas often have too few grocery stores, too many convenience stores that emphasize alcohol, and an overabundance of fast food restaurants. The document suggests that land use planning initiatives like establishing new grocery stores, community gardens, and farmers markets can help improve the neighborhood food environment in these areas.
Toronto Food Strategy: Food Access MappingBringFoodHome
The Toronto Food Strategy aims to foster a healthy and sustainable food system. It takes a multi-pronged approach, including building networks, leveraging resources, and using both top-down and bottom-up strategies. Food environment mapping is being used to better understand relationships between income, food access, and other factors. Initial findings show lower income areas tend to have less healthy food retail environments and schools are more likely to have fast food nearby. The research is informing policies like the new Residential Apartment Commercial zone to support healthier food options in apartment communities.
The document discusses issues with the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India, which aims to distribute subsidized food and items to poor citizens. It finds that only 10% of intended benefits reach the deserving poor, while 43% are lost to leakage and diversion. Proposed solutions include making the distribution mechanism more effective and transparent by ensuring timely delivery, monitoring of fair price shops, reducing inclusion errors, and raising awareness of citizens' rights through community outreach programs. Improving the identification of poor families, delivery systems, and transparency are seen as key to realizing PDS objectives.
This document outlines a plan by a team of MBA students to address malnutrition in India. It begins with background on the scale of malnutrition in India. The team then proposes a solution involving recruiting volunteers including students, retired military, and doctors to work with existing government structures. Key aspects of the plan include prioritizing nutrition for mothers and children under 1000 days, expanding community health workers, and aligning other sectors like agriculture with nutrition goals. The team provides details on implementation including analyzing needs, recruiting volunteers, awareness building, and establishing nutrition rehabilitation centers and banks. Risks and costs are also addressed.
This analysis compares teacher salaries in East Baton Rouge Parish to 12 other Louisiana school systems and charter schools based on years of experience. It shows that:
I) EBR teacher salaries have declined by about $1,000 (2%) since 2008 when not adjusting for inflation.
II) When adjusting for inflation, EBR teacher salaries have declined by about $8,500 (14%) since 2008 in real 2017 dollars.
The analysis includes data on average teacher salaries from 2008-2017 for Ascension, Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafayette, Livingston, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St.
This document analyzes social media data to uncover consumer trends in health and wellness in the US. It finds that while grocery stores dominate the conversation, farmers markets elicit more positive sentiment as they are seen as supporting local farms and offering organic, fresh options at reasonable prices. Whole Foods accounts for over half the social mentions of grocery stores. The document also examines trends around eating in versus dining out, finding that while dining out was discussed more until 2015, eating in is now discussed more and associated with more positive sentiment around family time and healthy eating.
The document analyzes social media data to uncover trends in health, entertainment, technology and transportation in the US. Regarding health and wellness, it finds that while grocery stores dominate conversation, farmers markets elicit more positive sentiment. It also discusses popular topics like organic and local food, and finds that while eating at home is discussed most positively, dining out and delivery trail behind. Common fitness trends like Zumba are declining in conversation while other activities rise.
Food Waste Reduction Alliance Best Practices to Reduce Food Waste ToolkitJeanne von Zastrow
A toolkit of best practices to reduce food waste, developed by The Food Waste Reduction Alliance, a collaboration of Food Marketing Institute, Grocery Manufacturers Association and National Restaurant Association and 30 member companies with best practices and examples from industry.
Table to Table is a nonprofit food rescue organization in Johnson County, Iowa that collects donated food from local businesses and distributes it to agencies serving hungry populations. In 2015, Table to Table recovered over 1.5 million pounds of food, contributing an estimated $7.34 million in benefits to the community. The case study details Table to Table's route-based model for food collection, transportation, and distribution to ensure donated food reaches those in need.
The toolkit was developed to guide companies in reducing food waste. It includes sections on getting started and identifying diverse solutions. Conducting a waste audit is recommended to understand waste streams and identify reduction, reuse, recycling, and disposal opportunities. Establishing donation procedures and partnerships can help increase safe food donation. Overcoming barriers like liability concerns, supply chain challenges, and date labeling practices enables more donation. Diverting unavoidable waste through animal feed is preferable to disposal.
Growing the Food System within the Headwaters Region_Summary Brief_250614Guy K. Letts
This document summarizes a study on barriers facing the local food system in the Headwaters Region. 53 participants representing producers, processors, distributors, and food advocates identified 47 barriers across environmental, cultural, economic and government levels. The largest number of barriers related to government policies and regulations. Based on the study findings, the report recommends developing a long-term vision and regional cluster policy to establish collaboration between stakeholders and implement systemic changes to support a viable local food system, such as developing food hubs, agritourism, education programs, and protecting farmland.
This document outlines an agenda and materials for a workshop on marketing British Columbia agri-food and seafood products. The workshop will provide attendees with an overview of developing a market-driven marketing plan. It will include presentations from major retailers and food distributors on their requirements. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities to develop domestic market marketing plans for their own companies. The workshop aims to provide market intelligence to help build marketing capacity within BC's agrifood industry.
The document discusses food deserts in Trenton, New Jersey. It defines a food desert as an area without access to affordable, healthy food. Trenton has high rates of obesity and diet-related illnesses due to limited supermarket access. Only 3 supermarkets serve the city, while many residents rely on convenience stores with unhealthy options. Proposed solutions include funding to attract supermarkets to underserved areas and mobile markets bringing fresh food to food deserts.
Mobile health apps for low income communitiesApp Master
Mobile applications show promise in positively impacting obesity and related health issues among low-income communities. However, current apps may not fully meet the needs of these groups, who face challenges around access, literacy and resources. Developing apps that leverage public data and tailor design/content for these audiences could help address inequities and better support healthy behaviors through education, access to services, monitoring progress, and interventions. Applications for Good seeks to facilitate such app development and research into mobile technologies for improving health outcomes in low socio-economic status communities.
Low income populations (i.e., those living on $2-13 USD/day) in developing countries are disproportionately vulnerable to what is affordable, accessible and aspirational, and are increasingly incorporating available “unhealthy foods” (high in fat,sugar, salt, and calories with little nutritional value) into their diets. While changing food markets may bring potential benefits including improved food safety, security, and product diversity, overconsumption of these unhealthy foods leads to a burden of health and financial impacts, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, loss of productivity and absenteeism for these low income individuals, their families and the broader societies in which they live.
This document outlines initiatives by AmeriCorps Wellness 360 to improve food access and security in Akron, Ohio according to the principles of community food security. It describes programs run by AmeriCorps such as a choice food pantry, introducing local produce, offering kitchen supplies, hosting cooking demonstrations, and collaborating with other groups on activities like transportation to farmers markets and community meals. The goal is to empower the community, support local agriculture, and take a systems-oriented approach to building long-term food security.
The document provides an executive summary of key trends expected to shape the food retail industry through 2025. It identifies five major trends: 1) shifting consumer demographics and the growth of ethnic populations, 2) overall grocery demand and capacity outpacing sales growth as more retail formats emerge, 3) price and value remaining the top drivers of consumer shopping decisions, 4) the need for targeted merchandising and marketing strategies to attract diverse consumer groups, and 5) the growing roles of ecommerce, mobile technology, and data analytics in retail. The summary examines population changes, capacity additions across various retail channels, factors influencing shopper behavior, and the importance of understanding ethnic consumer preferences.
This document provides information about the "#StomachThis National Poverty & Hunger Conference" being held on June 18th, 2015 at the House of Commons from 10AM to 5:30PM. The conference aims to increase understanding of food poverty issues in the UK and identify potential actions to prevent and address food poverty. The day-long program includes keynote speakers from organizations like Oxfam, Trussell Trust, and FareShare discussing topics like the reality of poverty, growth of low-wage jobs, welfare reforms, and redistribution of surplus food. It will also feature panel debates and breakout workshop sessions on issues like the effects of food insecurity on society, reducing food waste, and the problem of
This document summarizes Derek Headey's presentation on recent research at the micro, meso, and macro levels on food prices, diet costs, and diet affordability through a nutrition lens. At the micro level, the research finds that using a healthy diet as the poverty line doubles estimated poverty rates. Social protection interventions need to be larger to close nutrition gaps. At the meso level, research is growing on how weak food environments impact demand and malnutrition. At the macro level, methods to measure healthy diet affordability need refinement, and multisectoral solutions are needed to help the billions unable to afford healthy diets.
Community Design for Healthy Eating: How Land Use And Transportation Solutio...GeoAnitia
The document discusses how land use patterns can negatively impact access to healthy foods in low-income neighborhoods. Specifically, it notes that low-income areas often have too few grocery stores, too many convenience stores that emphasize alcohol, and an overabundance of fast food restaurants. The document suggests that land use planning initiatives like establishing new grocery stores, community gardens, and farmers markets can help improve the neighborhood food environment in these areas.
Toronto Food Strategy: Food Access MappingBringFoodHome
The Toronto Food Strategy aims to foster a healthy and sustainable food system. It takes a multi-pronged approach, including building networks, leveraging resources, and using both top-down and bottom-up strategies. Food environment mapping is being used to better understand relationships between income, food access, and other factors. Initial findings show lower income areas tend to have less healthy food retail environments and schools are more likely to have fast food nearby. The research is informing policies like the new Residential Apartment Commercial zone to support healthier food options in apartment communities.
The document discusses issues with the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India, which aims to distribute subsidized food and items to poor citizens. It finds that only 10% of intended benefits reach the deserving poor, while 43% are lost to leakage and diversion. Proposed solutions include making the distribution mechanism more effective and transparent by ensuring timely delivery, monitoring of fair price shops, reducing inclusion errors, and raising awareness of citizens' rights through community outreach programs. Improving the identification of poor families, delivery systems, and transparency are seen as key to realizing PDS objectives.
This document outlines a plan by a team of MBA students to address malnutrition in India. It begins with background on the scale of malnutrition in India. The team then proposes a solution involving recruiting volunteers including students, retired military, and doctors to work with existing government structures. Key aspects of the plan include prioritizing nutrition for mothers and children under 1000 days, expanding community health workers, and aligning other sectors like agriculture with nutrition goals. The team provides details on implementation including analyzing needs, recruiting volunteers, awareness building, and establishing nutrition rehabilitation centers and banks. Risks and costs are also addressed.
Similar to TBR Food Access #4: Food Access Policy Commission Final Report: Findings and policy recommendations (20)
This analysis compares teacher salaries in East Baton Rouge Parish to 12 other Louisiana school systems and charter schools based on years of experience. It shows that:
I) EBR teacher salaries have declined by about $1,000 (2%) since 2008 when not adjusting for inflation.
II) When adjusting for inflation, EBR teacher salaries have declined by about $8,500 (14%) since 2008 in real 2017 dollars.
The analysis includes data on average teacher salaries from 2008-2017 for Ascension, Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafayette, Livingston, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St.
Uses software that scores food retail brand compatibility by neighborhood to identify neighborhoods with the strongest market potential for particular retail grocers.
The document summarizes the work and accomplishments of an organization called Together Baton Rouge from 2015-2016. Some key highlights include: winning commitments on Medicaid expansion, food access, and tax policy; holding a joint candidate forum for governor candidates; launching a voter engagement strategy; expanding Medicaid coverage to 250,000; bringing healthcare to North Baton Rouge and Mid City areas; launching a tax fairness campaign; winning $1 million for a healthy food funding act; overhauling a corporate subsidy program; providing relief and clean up efforts in response to flooding; and helping win $500 million in flood recovery aid.
This presentation accompanied stories shared by citizens at the Together Louisiana Statewide Assembly with gubernatorial candidates Rep. John Bel Edwards and Sen. David Vitter held on Friday, November 13th. Includes stats and background on cuts to higher education, the backlog of transportation and state infrastructure projects, healthcare, Medicaid expansion, food access, the Healthy Food Retail Act and low-wage workers in Louisiana.
Includes questions asked of gubernatorial candidates.
The document summarizes information from a presentation on Louisiana's state budget challenges. It notes that Louisiana has high rates of poverty and low incomes compared to other states. The state relies heavily on one-time budget fixes and has underfunded education and health care as a result of budget cuts. The budget has a structural deficit because revenues have not kept up with needs, and the tax system is overly reliant on sales taxes and contains many exemptions that reduce revenues. Reform of tax exemptions and a more balanced revenue approach are needed to address the budget problems.
A presentation on work, wages and economic inequality in Louisiana. Shared at the Together Louisiana Statewide Issues Conference on February 15th, 2014.
Presentation about food deserts in Baton Rouge and the charge for the Food Access Policy Commission, created by Together Baton Rouge. (Effort is supported by the Mayor's Health City Initiative and BlueCross BlueShield.)
The East Baton Rouge Parish transit system is facing a crisis, with a $2.1 million deficit in 2012 and the risk of shutting down. A Blue Ribbon Commission proposed comprehensive reforms, including a dedicated funding source, and an election will be held on April 21st to decide this issue. Currently, traffic congestion in Baton Rouge is much worse than average cities due to the outdated transit system, but dedicated funding could help modernize routes and reduce congestion like other cities have done.
The East Baton Rouge Parish transit system is facing a crisis, with a $2.1 million deficit in 2012 and the risk of shutting down. A Blue Ribbon Commission proposed comprehensive reforms, including a dedicated funding source, which will be voted on in an April 21st election. Compared to other cities, Baton Rouge's per capita funding for transit is very low, and it relies heavily on rider fares instead of other funding sources used elsewhere. A dedicated property tax of 10.6 mills is proposed, which would cost the average homeowner $14-16 per month depending on the municipality.
The East Baton Rouge Parish transit system faces a funding crisis, with a projected $2.1 million deficit in 2012 that could force it to shut down. A Blue Ribbon Commission proposed comprehensive transit reform to address this, including dedicated funding, improved service, and governance changes. If voters approve the tax on April 21, it would provide $18.4 million annually for expanded routes, decreased wait times, new transfer centers, and improved accessibility including for paratransit services. Baker and Zachary would see new express routes and connectivity if the reform passes.
The transit system in Baton Rouge faces serious challenges, as it could run out of funding by October 2011 without additional revenue. It suffers from chronic underfunding compared to peer cities, with a funding level of only $27 per capita compared to $84 on average for peers. The current system is inefficient and unreliable, with long wait times averaging 75 minutes and total travel times of over 2 hours. Four reform proposals are presented: A) Basic reform with decreased wait times and increased routes; B) Increased ridership with faster waits and more routes; C) Broad appeal with highest level of service including BRT and streetcars; or D) No reform and declining service levels without more funding. Proposal C estimates a total budget of
Cacao, the main component used in the creation of chocolate and other cacao-b...AdelinePdelaCruz
Cacao, the main component used in the creation of chocolate and other cacao-based products is cacao beans, which are produced by the cacao tree in pods. The Maya and Aztecs, two of the earliest Mesoamerican civilizations, valued cacao as a sacred plant and used it in religious rituals, social gatherings, and medical treatments. It has a long and rich cultural history.
The Menu affects everything in a restaurant; as our friend and FCSI consultant Bill Main says, “The Menu is your blueprint for profitability.”
Let’s start with the segment. What will be your marketing and brand positioning? It depends on what menu items you serve. What type of cooking methods and equipment will you use? GUEST EXPERIENCE = FACILITY (Space) DESIGN + MENU + SERVPOINTS™
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A Review on Recent Advances of Packaging in Food IndustryPriyankaKilaniya
Effective food packaging provides number of purposes. It functions as a container to hold and transport the food product, as well as a barrier to protect the food from outside contamination such as water, light, odours, bacteria, dust, and mechanical damage by maintaining the food quality. The package may also include barriers to keep the product's moisture content or gas composition consistent. Furthermore, convenience is vital role in packaging, and the desire for quick opening, dispensing, and resealing packages that maintain product quality until fully consumed is increasing. To facilitate trading, encourage sales, and inform on content and nutritional attributes, the packaging must be communicative. For storage of food there is huge scope for modified atmosphere packaging, intelligent packaging, active packaging, and controlled atmosphere packaging. Active packaging has a variety of uses, including carbon dioxide absorbers and emitters, oxygen scavengers, antimicrobials, and moisture control agents. Smart packaging is another term for intelligent packaging. Edible packaging, self-cooling and self-heating packaging, micro packaging, and water-soluble packaging are some of the advancements in package material.
Panchkula offers a wide array of dining experiences. From traditional North Indian flavors to global cuisine, the city’s restaurants cater to every taste bud. Let’s dive into some of the best restaurants in Panchkula
Ang Chong Yi’s Culinary Revolution: Pioneering Plant-Based Meat Alternatives ...Ang Chong Yi Singapore
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TBR Food Access #4: Food Access Policy Commission Final Report: Findings and policy recommendations
1. Made possible by
“The Grocery Gap” in Baton Rouge
Final Recommendations of the
East Baton Rouge Food Access Policy Commission
November 14th, 2014
And What We Can Do About It
2. Rev. Jesse Bilberry
Dr. Adell Brown, Jr.
Edgar Cage
David Gray
Ed Johnson
Mike Manning
Leroy Watts
EBR Food Access Policy Commission Members
Susannah Bing
Dr. Stephanie Broyles
Clint Caldwell
Ty Harvison
Dr. Kenneth Koonce
Jared Smith
With Associated Grocers at time of
appointment. Currently with Supervalu.
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Made possible by:
Formed & facilitated by:
3. Commission Mandate
#1) Analyze the problem: Examine the causes and
consequences of low food access in EBR Parish.
#2) Research strategies: What’s working across the
country to attract grocery stores and increase food access
in low access communities?
#3) Recommend solutions: Develop a proposal for
specific policy changes to increase food access in East
Baton Rouge Parish.
4. What defines the “Grocery Gap?”
An area with no grocery stores,
where getting to a store is a problem
for a high percentage of residents.
USDA standard for “low-access”:
At least 500 people or 33% of an
area’s population live 1 mile or
more from a grocery store (10
miles or more for rural areas).
Income and percent of households
with no vehicle also help define
“low access”.
5. National average
17 to 23 % of EBR
population
7% of US
population
Baton Rouge, we have a problem ...
Sources: 75,000 estimate is USDA data fro 2014. 103,000 estimate is Pennington Biomedical data from 2013.
Highest of any
Louisiana parish
Between 75,000 &
103,000 EBR residents
live in “grocery gap”
neighborhoods
6. The “Grocery Gap” affects every
EBR Metro Council District
1
2
4
5
10 7
11
3
8
9
12
6
# of low-income /
low-access residents
7,016 (Welch)
13,844 (Banks-Daniel)
5,390 (Loupe)
4,938 (Wilson)
3,714 (Edwards)
6,629 (Collins-Lewis)
960 (Marcelle)
1,232 (Amoroso)
2,951 (Boe)
12,393 (Wicker)
1,104 (Heck)
2,608 (Delgado)
7. Food access matters to …
#1) Our Health
No Car and No Supermarket
Within a MileAdult obesity rate
(Spot the trend?)
Residents in areas without supermarkets within 1 mile …
• are 25 to 46% less likely to have a healthy diet.
• have obesity rates between 52% and 90% higher.
8. Sources: Adult obesity rate: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America’s Health, "F as in Fat How Obesity
Threatens America’s Future” (2013). Obesity costs: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health.
Louisiana has one of
the highest obesity
rates in the nation
Obesity-related healthcare costs in
Louisiana in 2013: $2.9 billion
Lack of access to healthy food is
contributing to our obesity problem.
2013 study
9. Food costs at corner stores are
7% to 25% higher than at grocery stores.
#2) The cost of food
Food access matters to …
Those least
able to afford it
are paying
more for food. Cereal is 25% more expensive
Bread is 10% more expensive
Milk is 5% to 16% more expensive
10. (Remember this picture.)
Food access matters to …
#3) Economic Development
Old Schwegmanns
In New Orleans 2012
Grocery stores are anchors for neighborhood vitality.
When stores close, property values decrease, out-
migration quickens, other commerce stagnates.
Attracting stores to an area attracts residents, increases
property values and brings in other commerce.
11. Where are the most serious
Grocery Gaps in EBR?
#4) Baker
9,661
#1) Scotlandville
17,928
#6) Glen Oaks East
5,833
#9) Mid City / Downtown
4,712
#3) Florida Corridor
13,070
#7) Gardere / Hermitage
3,379
#8)O’Neal@Harrell’sFerry
2,937
#5) South BR
7,325
9 Areas
78%
88%
68%
59%
43%
40%
26%
37%
52%
% of residents
with no
supermarket
within a mile
#2) “Old South” BR
10,614
# of residents with
no supermarket
within a mile
(above 33% low
access is USDA
standard for
“food desert”)
12. 33% of EBR residents in low food
access areas are in poverty
32,753 are children
13,282 are seniors
14. 18%
6%
4%
5%
4%
11%
21%
3%
% of residents
with no car and
no supermarkets
within a mile
Areas with low food access
AND low vehicle access
16%
7%
(above 2.5% is
considered
“high” by
USDA)
16. Scotlandville
Source: The Nielson Company, 2014. Data obtained by Associated Grocers.
Annual grocery sales
0 grocery
stores
$38 million
17. “Old South”
Source: The Nielson Company, 2014. Data obtained by Associated Grocers.
Annual grocery sales
0 grocery
stores
$23.5 million
18. Florida Blvd Corridor
Source: The Nielson Company, 2014. Data obtained by Associated Grocers.
Annual grocery
sales
0 grocery
stores
Hi Nabor re-location will help meet
some demand.
(Shows that low access areas can
have market potential that goes
unmet by retailers for years.)
$45.5 million
19. And we need better retail
attraction tools to seize these
opportunities.
There is market potential in
several low-access areas.
But we need a comprehensive
market analysis for specific site
identification and grocer
recruitment.
20. Now what are we
going to do about it?
So we have a problem ...
22. What we’ve done
Mapped and analyzed food access in EBR using data
from USDA and Pennington Biomedical.
Reviewed all published research and developed
case studies on “model cities” for food access.
Engaged hundreds of residents, store owners and
policy experts to get their input.
Conducted site visits to San Antonio, Baltimore and
New Orleans.
Held five community engagement sessions and
surveyed more than 1,000 citizens to get their
feedback on draft recommendations.
23. 5 Recommendations of the EBR
Food Access Policy Commission
Food Access Action Plan
24. Recommendation #1
Create the EBR Fresh Food
Financing Initiative
City-parish incentive program to attract grocery
stores and other healthy food retail to low-
access areas.
Recommendation #2
Create “Grocery Express”
Weekly express route run by CATS to provide
rapid transit service from low-access areas to
quality grocery stores.
Recommendation #3
Incorporate and prioritize
food access data in planning
& economic development
Incorporate food access data and mapping to
inform all city-parish planning and economic
development processes.
Recommendation #4
Support existing community-
based programs that improve
healthy food access
Examples include BREADA Red Stick Mobile
Farmer's Market, RDA Healthy Corner Store
Initiative, TBR Mobile Food Pantries, Greater
BR Food Bank, etc.
Recommendation #5
Allocate state funding to
implement the LA Healthy
Food Retail Act
Statewide retail attraction program was
created by LA legislature in 2009. But the
program was allocated no funding for
implementation.
EBR Food Access Policy Commission: Final Recommendations
25. About Fresh Food Financing Initiatives
(Recommendation #1)
Key tool in other cities and states to attract grocery
stores and other quality food retail.
Can be designed to support wide variety of food
access endeavors: traditional grocery stores, food co-
ops, online delivery initiatives, farmer’s markets,
corner store initiatives, food hubs, etc.
Funding typically is combination of commercial loans,
forgivable loans and grants.
Creates an entity with clear responsibility to attract
food retail and the incentive tools to be successful.
26. $30 million state support
Leveraged $190 million
in investment.
Financed 88 grocery stores
Created 5,023 jobs
Home values near new stores
increased 4 to 7% (in areas where
property values were declining)
400,000 people have benefited from
increased access to healthy food
27. 2014
New Orleans Healthy Food Retailer Initiative
Abandoned Schwegmann’s
2012
New Whole Foods opened this year
Circle Foods, destroyed by Katrina Circle Foods, re-opened this year
20142013
Editor's Notes
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Note that obesity is complex and depends on more than just access.
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Note that obesity is complex and depends on more than just access.