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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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