On this episode of Equity is, we discuss programs that target food equity. Access to food and nutrition is essential for students and families and has ties to student success in school. However, food inequity and insecurity is something that many students face. Food insecurity is usually defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. This also means providing foods that fit the cultural practices of those in need.
There are various programs that target food insecurity and work to help district families and students get access to the food they need.
Laura Crandall: Director of Food Security Initiatives, City of Philadelphia’s Office of Children & Families
Teisha Cavanaugh: Program Coordinator for Nutrition Education , Eat Right Philly & SNAP-Ed
Erin McCrossan: Senior Research Associate, District Office of Research and Evaluation
Amy Virus: Food Services Adm & Support Services ManagerLinks to Resources and Information from our Guests:
The City’s free food and meal finder, phila.gov/food, is available in 6 languages and searchable by address
SDP Office of Research and Evaluation reports on SDP food insecurity data and research
SDP food insecurity open data files
Eat Right Philly, SDP’s SNAP-Ed funded nutrition and wellness program
Community solutions to food apartheid: A spatial analysis of community food-growing spaces and neighborhood demographics in Philadelphia
Inquirer article on the Urban Agriculture Strategic Plan
City’s first Urban Agriculture Strategic Plan, “Growing from the Root”
BenePhilly
FPAC Anti-Hunger Subcommittee meets virtually on the third Tuesday of the month from 3:00-4:30 pm
Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council (FPAC)
OCF Community Schools
OCF Food Access Blog
Office of Children and Families
OCF Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Urban Agriculture Strategic PlanThis podcast is about cultivating prosperity and liberation for students and staff, families, and the SDP community at large. We do this by showcasing the equity work that is being done throughout the SDP community. With each episode we hope to cover topics that will create pathways for marginalized populations by removing barriers, increasing access and inclusion, building trust, and creating a shared culture of social responsibility and organizational accountability.
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