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What is FACT?

Resources for Accessing Healthy Food in Los Angeles County Presented By: FACT - Food Access Coalition Team. What is FACT?. The Food Access Coalition Team (FACT) is subcommittee of the Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children.

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What is FACT?

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  1. Resources for Accessing Healthy Food in Los Angeles CountyPresented By:FACT - Food Access Coalition Team

  2. What is FACT? • The Food Access Coalition Team (FACT) is subcommittee of the Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children. • Through our multi-agency partnerships, we improve food security and access in Los Angeles by providing resources to low income families and intermediary organizations.

  3. LA County Demographics Ref: http://www.cfpa.net/2010CountyProfiles/LosAngeles.pdf

  4. Food Insecurity Definition Food insecurity implies a limited ability to secure adequate food. Specifically, food insecurity is having “limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.” (Anderson, 1990, p. 1598)

  5. Food Insecurity FOOD INSECURITY AND HEALTH INDICATORS Ref: http://www.cfpa.net/2010CountyProfiles/LosAngeles.pdf

  6. Eating Right When Money is Tight

  7. How Much Does It Cost? BAG 2 Whole Chicken $2.80 Fresh Carrots, 2 lbs $1.29 Fresh Broccoli, 1 lb $0.99 Water Chestnuts $0.69 Fresh Red Bell Pepper $1.29 Long Grain Brown Rice $2.69 Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate $2.00 Frozen Hamburger, 1 lb $1.99 Whole Wheat Noodles $1.67 Canned Mushroom Soup $0.79 Non-fat Milk, quart $1.69 Dry Kidney Beans $1.50 Diced tomatoes, 15 oz $0.80 Tomato Sauce, 15 oz $0.80 Low-Sodium Chili Seasoning $1.69 Jiffy Baking Mix $2.99 Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding Mix $0.69 Fresh Celery $1.69 Yellow Onion $0.87 TOTAL: $28.92 BAG 1 Stouffer’s Teriyaki Chicken Skillet $6.99 Tropicana Juice, ½ gallon $4.39 Hamburger Helper $2.99 Chocolate Milk, pint $0.89 Fresh Ground Beef, 1 lb. $3.49 Pillsbury Biscuits in a tube $2.39 Hormel Canned Chili, 15oz $2.49 Ready to Eat Chocolate Pudding $1.99 Progresso Canned Chicken Soup $3.19 TOTAL: $28.81

  8. What you can make with the contents of BAG 2: 6 servings of chicken stir-fry Orange juice: 6¢ / ounce 4 puddings, 35¢ each 12 servings of chicken soup 12 servings of chili 8 servings of hamburger noodles ~50homemade biscuits What Can You Make? What you can make with the contents of BAG 1: 2 servings of stir-fry Orange juice: 13¢ / ounce 4 Puddings, 49¢ each 2 servings of chicken soup 2 servings of chili 5 servings of Hamburger Helper 10 biscuits Complete presentation and talking points available at http://tiny.cc/4f7ip

  9. USDA Resources Website: www.mypyramid.gov

  10. USDA Resources Website: www.mypyramid.gov

  11. Foodbank Pantry Locator Go to: www.lafoodbank.org Need Food? Type in Zip/Postal Code or search by City The locator will then find the closest pantries in your requested area

  12. Provide meals during the summer and after school snacks during the school year for children 5 - 18 Boys and Girls Club Salvation Army Parks and Rec For a summer feeding program near you in Los Angeles County, dial 211 Summer Food Service Program

  13. Food Stamps = SNAP (Federal) CalFresh = SNAP (California) EBT (Benefit) Card California Food Policy Advocates ww.cfpa.net 213-482-8200

  14. Where Can EBT cards be used? • Most grocery stores, convenience stores, etc. • Many farmers’ markets • Some restaurants in Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and San Francisco • Some shelters can accept benefits

  15. Monthly Income Limits & Benefits California Food Policy Advocates - www.cfpa.net - 213-482-8200

  16. What Documents Are Needed? • ID • Social Security card or number • Proof of income • Bank statements • Rent receipt (Including any time paid for shelter) • Utility bills • Apply at County DPSS or DSS offices • Apply at outreach programs • Apply at: • http://www.ladpss.org/new_portal/dpss_foodstamps.cfm

  17. What can you do? • To book the Mobile Outreach Van to come to your event – contact Lorrie Denning at 626-312-6163 or LorrieDenning@dpss.lacounty.gov • Families can also apply at some community centers via an online application system called One-E-App for locations go to http://www.ci.la.ca.us/cdd/fam_fsc.html \ • Call your local DPSS district office to host an Eligibility Worker.

  18. Where To Get More Information • Call the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank SNAP Outreach line: 323.234.3030 ext. 187 • Common questions: • Do I need a Social Security Number? • I am not a US citizen. Can I get food stamps? Can my children? • If I get food stamps, will I be a public charge? • If I am approved, what can I expect?

  19. Other Free and Low Cost Food • For Youth: School breakfast and lunch • Child care facilities • Summer lunch programs • Food pantries / Soup kitchens

  20. What Is WIC • Nutrition information • Checks for healthy foods • Breastfeeding support • Referrals to other agencies

  21. WIC Program • Women • Pregnant, breastfeeding (up to the infant’s 1st birthday) • All Postpartum women up to six months • Infants • Up to the child’s first birthday • Children • Up to the child’s fifth birthday • Foster infants & children qualify WIC serves all qualified applicants regardless of citizenship

  22. WIC Food Package

  23. Where Is WIC Located • WIC has an office near you in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties • Families self-refer by calling the WIC Program • Call TOLL-FREE (888) 942-2229

  24. Fresh Food Access Guide

  25. Fresh Food Access Guide How to obtain copies: • Download PDF files from FACT website http://tiny.cc/4f7ip • Order printed quantities through UEPI • Direct large order inquiries to: shaffer@oxy.edu or 323.259.2759

  26. The People’s Guide A one-stop guide to all things welfare-related Provides information about how to get food, money and other help from government programs and community services Gives advice on what to do if one is treated unfairly or does not receive what is entitled by law A service of:

  27. The People’s Guide • Information on General Relief (GR) • Where to find low-cost/no-cost nutrition • Worker’s rights & unemployment benefits • Free & low cost healthcare resources • Low cost housing, rental assistance for seniors and renter’s rights • Guide for non-citizens (documented & undocumented persons) http://lacehh.org/tpg/index.php

  28. 211 LA County • Purpose • Make community connections • Mission • Provide guidance and advocacy to a range of human services to County residents • Goal • Improve quality of life by helping residents locate, access and use community health and human services

  29. 211 LA County • Food access resources include: • Community wide food storage facilities • Emergency food • Emergency food clearinghouses • Food banks and food distribution warehouses • Food outlets • Food rescue programs • Grocery delivery • Meals • Call 2-1-1 or go online: • http://www.211la.org

  30. The University of CA Cooperative Extension (UCCE):Free Nutrition Education Workshops The program teaches SNAP-eligible adults and familiesabout making healthy food choices on a limited budget One-time workshops or a series of nutrition classes in English & Spanish For more information, contact Brenda Roche at bkroche@ucdavis.edu or (323) 260-3299

  31. UCCE Free Nutrition Education Workshops Teachers, program leaders and other extenders are trained to deliver nutrition education to youth audiences (grades pre-k through 12) Schools and community programs are targeted that have large numbers of youth from SNAP-eligible households Nutrition education curricula is provided free-of-charge to educatorsalong with training and on-going support throughout the school year To schedule a class, contact Bridget Vaults (323) 260-3351

  32. Head Start Comprehensive Services EDUCATION & CHILD DEVELOPMENT NUTRITION MENTAL HEALTH HEAD START Child & Family FAMILY & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DISABILITIES HEALTH

  33. Services To Families Accessing Community Services and Resources Emergency or Crisis Assistance Provides health, nutrition, and mental health education

  34. Resources Community Resource Directory Parent Handbook www.prekkid.org 877-773-5543 877-PRE - KKID

  35. Dairy Council offers 5 booklets: NO cost to health care professionals working in CA Available in English & Spanish Self-instructional - work well for one-on-one instruction, group classes or as a resource. To order: Call 877-324-7901 or go to our website: www.dairycouncilofca.org/healthprofessionals

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  37. FACT: Food Access Coalition TeamAccess All Resources At: http://tiny.cc/4f7ipwww.lacollaborative.org

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