Mid-Ohio Food Collective的动态

Registration has launched for our upcoming SAFSF On the Road event! Join us on Thursday, November 14 in Detroit, MI for Health and Wealth: Fostering Healthy Communities and Economic Self-Determination through Food Systems. Frontline communities of color have disproportionately suffered huge disparities in health and wealth due to multiple layers of systemic barriers. For every $100 in wealth white Americans hold, Black Americans only hold $15, and Black and Indigenous children are 2-3 times more likely to be food insecure than white families. Community-led solutions in food, health, environment, and climate offer significant potential for addressing these disparities. Over the past two decades, a number of food justice and food access initiatives have evolved from focusing primarily on access to healthy food to complex economic development and built environment projects developed by BIPOC-led organizations. These initiatives aim to improve food access and health outcomes through models of community self-determination, economic development, and wealth creation. This one-day event will explore the question:?How can funding for food access, nutrition, and health equity support community self-determination and ignite equitable food economies? We will explore the intersection of health equity, economic development, and food justice to close racial wealth gaps through community-led approaches. Specifically, we will explore and learn from models of healthy food projects, organizations, and networks that?focus on community ownership and asset-building led by and for people of color in and from frontline communities.?The event takes place at the?Detroit Food Commons (Detroit People's Food Co-op), a groundbreaking 30,000-square-foot multi-use facility with a?community-owned grocery store, which was conceived of and built by the?DETROIT BLACK COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY NETWORK INC?(DBCFSN). Attendees will learn about DBCFSN’s powerful community organizing that led to raising $21 million to build the Detroit Food Commons, and how similar models are emerging across the country. Funders focused on health, community development, and food systems are invited to join us in exploring how we can resource and support communities addressing food and nutrition security through more just and sovereign food economies. Space is limited—so secure your spot today! REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/evZDCuJ2

Illinois EATS (Equitable Access Towards Sustainable Systems) will disperse nearly $29 million to address food insecurity in Illinois. As a West Side health collaborative focused on addressing health inequities, Wellness West applauds the state's efforts. We're tackling social determinants of health like food insecurity every day with our Food Connections program, partnering with Instacart Health's Fresh Funds and local grocery stores. Benefits are available to eligible Wellness West patients who qualify. As a healthcare collaborative making an impact on this issue, we know how important access to healthy food is to our communities, and we welcome complementary efforts like Illinois https://lnkd.in/gHiWa4q7. #foodinsecurity #sdoh #heathequity #IllinoisEATD #wellnesswest

According to the USDA, 12.8% of Americans are food insecure. This impacts overall health, healthcare costs, and the ability to thrive at work and school. At Albertsons Companies and our banner stores, we're dedicated to tackling this issue head-on.? ? As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the US, we are committed to making health and wellness more accessible through various food programs at local, state, and national levels. One of the ways we help our neighbors in need is through the?SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) Match?program which provides crucial financial assistance to help put healthy food on the tables of millions of Americans.?In a growing number of our stores, SNAP shoppers?who spend a qualifying amount on fresh fruit and vegetables receive a coupon for future produce purchases ensuring more Americans have access to nutritious foods. ? Learn more about our initiatives and how we're supporting the communities we serve by visiting our?website: https://lnkd.in/gYUB5_ss ?? #AlbertsonsCompanies #FoodInsecurity #HealthAndWellness #CommunitySupport #SNAPMatch #MakingADifference?

Quote of the Week ?? With recent recalls littering the #petfood arena, #foodsafety is becoming increasingly imperative. Dr. Billie Johnson of BHJ North America discussed this important topic during the inaugural #PFPExchange, detailing the need for greater visibility in the food chain, how to perform through mock recalls and more. If you missed the event, read our recap here: https://ow.ly/ypYa50TNXia

Important event and topics discussed, how eating a balanced diet from the earliest age, full of Vegetables, Salads and Fruit! can take some of the pressure of the NHS long term.

On Boston Globe Today: Grocery prices in Massachusetts have increased by 6.6 percent year over year, according to a 2023 analysis by Consumer Affairs. Globe correspondent Esha Walia shares how nonprofits are stepping in to provide nourishing and affordable food. Watch: globe.com/globe-today

FAO provides a series of course called "Right to Food". As a part of this serie, "Consumer Organizations and Right to Adequate Food" course provide a practical approach to consumer organizations. Course is accessible from https://lnkd.in/dUpnWS48 freely. #publichealth #foodsecurity #foodsafety #foodaccess #fao

At OLIPOP, we're spotlighting the power of partnerships in creating a healthier future for all. ?? By collaborating with organizations and programs that share our commitment to nutrition access and education, we’re making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families. ?? We've partnered with local nonprofits for food giveaway events, providing fresh produce and healthy beverage choices to families in need. These initiatives not only address immediate nutritional needs but also promote ongoing education about healthy eating. ?? Our products are available through the SNAP program, ensuring that individuals facing food insecurity can access healthier options at locations like Walmart. ?? Embodying our "Food as Medicine" philosophy, these partnerships are crucial in fostering community health and demonstrating that good nutrition is foundational to good health. Let’s continue building healthier, more vibrant communities together. Stay tuned as we share more about our impactful collaborations and innovative solutions. Together, we can work towards a brighter, healthier future for all. ?? #NutritionAccess #CommunityHealth #HealthyFuture

Access to nutritious food can be impacted by a lack of transportation and long distances between where people live and the supermarkets or grocery stores they visit. This can be detrimental in rural communities where public transportation can be limited or non-existent. In addition, corner and convenience stores may have limited or no fresh produce, meat, or dairy products, and if they do, prices are likely higher than at a full supermarket. Additional transportation challenges include sharing single vehicles or mobility issues that limit being able to drive or carry items home. #LCFB recognizes this social determinant of health and encourages neighbors to pick up food for their family members, neighbors, or friends who do not have access to reliable transportation to visit a local pantry or mobile distribution. ??SHARE | What are other ways we can all help overcome transportation barriers for our neighbors who need access to healthy and nutritious foods? ??Visit our blog to read more: https://ow.ly/e6Vo50Srbgt

We know food insecurity impacts a person’s health. We also know it is sometimes challenging to navigate nutrition resource programs. That’s where Mang Vang, M Health Fairview’s food resource navigator, comes in.? Vang helps patients who get care at our East Metro clinics and are facing food insecurity find essential food resources through our partnerships with trusted, local community organizations. “There are a lot of resources available for those who face these challenges,” Vang said. “We should not feel bad if we need to turn to some of these resources.” A fresh food prescription program, a food voucher program, and East Side Table all work to provide those in need healthy, nutritious food at low-to-no cost. Vang’s role is the first-of-its-kind for our health system and is a part of our larger mission to address the social determinants of health throughout our communities. Learn how? she’s making a difference: https://bit.ly/3yXT00B ? #HealthEquity | #CommunityHealth | #Healthcare?