2013 Idaho Rural Partnership, Board of Directors Kathy Gardner, Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force
‘envision that in a state as abundant as Idaho, there be food security for all Idahoans and work to put public and private resources into action to improve food security for all Idahoans.’
Statewide non-profit organization—20 members
University of Idaho Extension Nutrition Idaho Assoc. of Area Agencies on Aging Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture Blaine County Hunger Coalition Nez Perce Tribe Idaho Foodbank Idaho WIC Program Catholic Charities of Idaho Idaho State Dept. of Education AARP-Idaho Community Council of Idaho Idaho Interfaith Roundtable against Hunger
Not direct service—not emergency food
Policy and program interventions
Examples: Idaho Grocery Tax Credit Biennial Summits on Hunger and Food Security Idaho Farmers’ Market Association SFMNP and Idaho’s Tax Code Cultivate Idaho—growing strong local food
systems
From ‘hunger relief’ to ‘food security’
Beyond emergency food solutions to: Local and regional food systems Economic development Community support Civic engagement
Community interest and readiness
Core community group
Community assessment: data and interviews
Community FEAST
‘Next Steps’ implementation
Core Group: mayor, commissioner, chamber of commerce, local rancher, senior center, school
district, emergency food, extension, community action
Community Assessment
Community FEAST
‘Next steps’ and implementation1. Transportation2. Resources3. Regional Food Hub4. Grant proposal Idaho Dept. of Commerce
Moving the Initiative forward…
The ‘Network’ will guide evaluation and replication in Idaho
On-line, interactive replication toolkit @ www.idahohunger.org
Complementary to IRP Community Reviews
Next community?
2012 Summit on Idaho Hunger and Food Security 5 rural communities in 2 years
Collaboration IRP input on replication
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Cultivate Idaho
Contact:Kathy Gardner, Director
Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force(208) 447-8218
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