Addressing Food Insecurity in Klickitat County
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Lauren Fein, Meghann Dallin,& Sarah HackneyOregon Public Health Association ConferenceOctober 26th, 2009
Implications for Food Insecure
Communities throughout the
Pacific Northwest
+•Population: 20, 377•Median Household Income: $42,369
•Percent of population below poverty: 15.7%•Percent of population using Food Stamps: 16.2%
Waving Wheat
Happy Cows
Fine Wine
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What is food security?Geographic DistanceFood Security Challenges
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What is it?Determining Needs, Assets, & Potential SolutionsWhy do one?Gathering DataCultural Competency
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+•Currently the USDA estimates that the Thrifty Meal Plan can be purchased for $583 for a family of four per month.
•The maximum food stamp benefit for a family of four as of July 2009 is $668 per month.
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•Natural Partners•Similar Missions•Address poverty, food, health issues
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•Patience•Inclusivity•Good Communication•Respect, open-minded•Shared decision-making and ownership
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•Time and Financial Constraints
•Well established in community
•Long-term relationships
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• Schools• Workplace• Food Assistance
Programs• Faith
Organizations• Neighborhood
groups• Hospitals• Government
agencies (Senior Services)
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1.Engage from very beginning2.Important and useful work3.CFA results and strategies impact partner population
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•Transitional Housing•Follow-up with Grocers•Fruit/Nut/Garden Registry•Provide Information•Promote local, sustainable food
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