Lived experience is a source of knowledge that organizations can utilize to inform decisions and programs. Valuing lived experience as a valid source of knowledge also puts participants at the center and ensures that they are active stakeholders in the … Read more
Intersections of Equitable Farming and Anti-Hunger Efforts in Kentucky
The Community Farm Alliance works to engage diverse populations in rural and urban communities of Kentucky through leadership and grassroots democracy. In order to bridge the urban-rural divide and support disempowered populations, they have launched a commitment to build equity through … Read more
[Video] Best Practices for Food and Garden Youth Education Organizations
“Best Practices for Food and Garden Youth Education Organizations: Findings from a D.C. Community Needs Assessment Process” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Robbie Economou as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, … Read more
[Video] Finding Food: Mapping Food Procurement Strategies in the City of Chicago and Cook County, IL
“Finding Food: Mapping Food Procurement Strategies in the City of Chicago and Cook County, IL” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Artis Trice as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Artis … Read more
[Video] Centering Lived Experience: A Toolkit for Addressing Rural Food Insecurity Through Storytelling
“Centering Lived Experience: A Toolkit for Addressing Rural Food Insecurity Through Storytelling” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Elaine Zhang as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Elaine was placed with … Read more
Food Insecurity in the U.S.: Problems, Programs, and Policy – Discussion Guide
Part I: What is Food Insecurity? Part II: What Causes Food Insecurity? Part III: The Safety Net Part IV: Advocacy
Food System Dashboards
This report and series of recommendations will assist the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council as we set goals for and design our own dashboard, build a community engagement strategy around the dashboard and our food action plan, and move with a … Read more
Treatments Rehabilitate Saline/Sodic Soils to Produce High Rice Yields
Michelle DeFreese wrote this blog post for the FAO’s International Year of Soils series to highlight iAGRI-funded research showing some promising interventions for reducing soil salinity due to irrigation in northeastern Tanzania. http://www.fao.org/soils-2015/blog/treatmentsrehabilitatesalinesodicsoilstoproducehighriceyields/en/
Lifting 50K out of Poverty: Maximizing Income Supports and Community Colleges in King County
Lifting 50K out of Poverty: Maximizing Income Supports and Community Colleges in King County details the impact of tax refunds on United Way tax filers and describes United Way’s new initiatives helping low income adults secure living wage jobs, tax … Read more
Towards a More Accessible and Economically Just Chicago
Towards a More Accessible and Economically Just Chicago is a report that exploring barriers to employment for women with disabilities in the realms of economic development, education, government, housing, and transportation.
SNAP Time Limit: A Direct Service Organization’s Guide to ABAWD and Screening for Exemptions in Mississippi
SNAP Time Limit: A Direct Service Organization’s Guide to ABAWD and Screening for Exemptions in Mississippi provides direct service organizations with a basic understanding of the SNAP time limit and the new requirements for ABAWDs. The report also includes tools … Read more
The Community Eligibility Provision: Fueling the Future of Healthy Kids in King County
The Community Eligibility Provision: Fueling the Future of Healthy Kids in King County is a comprehensive guide to understanding the barriers, dispelling the misconceptions, and utilizing best practices for successful CEP implementation in the county. The report also includes recommendations for … Read more