Basic Needs: Food

Results: 18

• After School Meal Programs (1)
  BD-5000.0200

  After School Meal Programs

  BD-5000.0200
  
  Programs that provide nutritious evening meals for disadvantaged children who live in low-income neighborhoods. The meals are often sponsored by local food banks that are part of the Second Harvest network; are served in a safe, accessible, convenient environment; and may be offered in combination with educational, recreational and social activities that draw upon existing community programs. Also included are programs that make weekend meals available to this population during the school year.
• Brown Bag Food Programs (5)
  BD-1800.1000

  Brown Bag Food Programs

  BD-1800.1000
  
  Programs offered by senior centers or other community organizations, generally outside the food pantry network, that pack shopping bags (or other containers) with a supply of nutritional donated and surplus food for distribution to low-income individuals or families, students or older adults to supplement their meals at home.
• Christmas Meals (2)
  PH-2950.1500-200

  Christmas Meals

  PH-2950.1500-200
  
  Programs that provide a hot Christmas meal in a congregate setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holidays. Also included are programs that deliver Christmas meals to people's homes.
• Commodity Supplemental Food Program (2)
  BD-1800.1500

  Commodity Supplemental Food Program

  BD-1800.1500
  
  A federally funded program that works to improve the health of elderly people age 60 and older who meet income eligibility requirements by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. The program provides food and administrative funds to states, typically departments of health, social services, education or agriculture. The state agencies store CSFP food and distribute it to local public and private, nonprofit organizations that determine the eligibility of applicants, distribute the food, and provide nutrition education.
• Community Meals (1)
  BD-5000.1470

  Community Meals

  BD-5000.1470
  
  Programs that organizes suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere while sharing a meal. Community meals are generally sponsored by churches, libraries and other local community organizations and coordinated by volunteers.
• Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites (2)
  BD-5000.1500

  Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

  BD-5000.1500
  
  Programs that provide hot meals on a regular basis primarily for older adults who may be at risk for nutritional deficits and social isolation without assistance. Congregate meals are often combined with recreational, educational and social activities, and programs may include access to health services and/or information. Some programs are also open to caregivers, spouses and/or adults with disabilities.
• Farmers Markets (1)
  BD-2400.2250

  Farmers Markets

  BD-2400.2250
  
  Programs that enable farmers to gather in empty parking areas or similar spaces and sell freshly picked produce directly to consumers at lower than retail but higher than wholesale prices.
• Farmers Markets Accepting Nutrition Program Vouchers (1)
  BD-2400.2265

  Farmers Markets Accepting Nutrition Program Vouchers

  BD-2400.2265
  
  Farmers market sites that allow certified WIC recipients and qualifying low income seniors to pay for fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs using coupons provided by the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). The coupons can be used to buy eligible foods from designated farmers markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs approved to accept the coupons by the state agency overseeing the program (generally the State Department of Agriculture or Aging).
• Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses (2)
  BD-1875.2000

  Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses

  BD-1875.2000
  
  Programs that gather, sort, store and distribute to participating charitable agencies, surplus food products and edible but unmarketable food that has been acquired from growers, grocers and other sources. Also included are the supermarket chains, food manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurant suppliers, agencies that organize food drives, government departments (e.g., the USDA) and other organizations that donate food on a regular basis to food banks and/or directly to food pantries, meal programs, homeless shelters and other human service agencies with food programs.
• Food Pantries (20)
  BD-1800.2000

  Food Pantries

  BD-1800.2000
  
  Programs that acquire food products through donations, canned food drives, food bank programs or direct purchase and distribute the food to people who are in emergency situations. Some pantries deliver food to people whose disabilities or illnesses make it difficult for them to leave home.
• Food Vouchers (1)
  BD-1800.2250

  Food Vouchers

  BD-1800.2250
  
  Programs that supply food coupons which can be exchanged in designated grocery stores, supermarkets and/or farmers markets for food products. The vouchers are generally provided to low income individuals and families on an occasional or ongoing basis, but may also be available to other specified populations; and may be issued in paper or electronic formats.
• Mobile Markets (2)
  BD-2400.5050

  Mobile Markets

  BD-2400.5050
  
  Programs that bring fresh meat and produce, dairy items and other food and grocery products to remote rural areas, urban "food deserts" (neighborhoods without access to good quality, affordable food) or other areas where residents have minimal access to healthy food sources or must travel long distances to access grocery stores that sell fresh food. Mobile markets generally operate from a truck, van, trailer or other vehicle converted for this purpose; and, like farmers markets, can serve various communities on a scheduled or rotating basis.
• Nutrition Education (5)
  LH-2700.6000

  Nutrition Education

  LH-2700.6000
  
  Programs that provide information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling, food preparation and shopping skills. Included is information about the basic food groups, vitamin and mineral requirements, the relationship of nutrition to the preservation of good health and the prevention of illness, and dietary choices such as vegetarianism.
• Packed Lunches/Dinners (1)
  BD-1800.6400

  Packed Lunches/Dinners

  BD-1800.6400
  
  Programs that provide fresh or frozen lunches or dinners which are packed in portable containers and typically picked up and eaten elsewhere. Clients may include people who are homeless or low income, have a disability or illness or meet other eligibility criteria.
• Soup Kitchens (7)
  BD-5000.8300

  Soup Kitchens

  BD-5000.8300
  
  Programs offered by churches, restaurants and other organizations that provide meals in a central location for people who lack the resources needed to buy and prepare food. The food may be distributed to people who line up for the meal or may be served to people seated in a dining hall setting, and participants rarely need to establish eligibility for the service.
• Summer Food Service Programs (7)
  BD-5000.8500

  Summer Food Service Programs

  BD-5000.8500
  
  Programs that operate during the summer when school is not in session and provide congregate nutritional meals (breakfasts, snacks, lunches and/or dinners) for children and youth. Summer food service programs are generally available to youth age 18 and younger who live in designated low-income areas; and may be federally-funded or funded by other entities.
• Thanksgiving Meals (2)
  PH-2950.8500-870

  Thanksgiving Meals

  PH-2950.8500-870
  
  Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a congregate setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes.
• WIC (2)
  NL-6000.9500

  WIC

  NL-6000.9500
  
  A public health nutrition program administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support and health care referrals for income-eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. Foster parents, grandparents, guardians and single fathers who have custody of their children may also be eligible to receive food assistance for children up to age five if they meet income guidelines. WIC provides specific foods to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure good health and development. Food packages typically include iron-fortified infant cereal, milk, cheese, eggs, whole grains, peanut butter, beans, fruits, vegetables and juice. Families can shop for WIC foods at most grocery stores using a WIC electronic transfer benefit (EBT) card or vouchers.