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Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition

Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition. Transportation Coordination Network Presented by Krista Garofalo Treasure Coast Food Bank. Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition. Established in July 2011

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Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition

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  1. Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition Transportation Coordination Network Presented by Krista Garofalo Treasure Coast Food Bank

  2. Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition • Established in July 2011 • Tasked with developing a comprehensive plan to end hunger on the Treasure Coast • Local coalitions: Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties

  3. Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition • To serve as a community-wide forum for discussing food and hunger issues, • To foster coordination between sectors in the food system and myriad hunger fighters, • To evaluate and produce recommended policies that will lead to a hunger free Treasure Coast, and • To recommend programs and services that address local hunger needs.

  4. Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition Coalition Priorities • Resource Assessment • Transportation & Logistics • Gardening & Nutrition Education • Promotion of Food Assistance Services

  5. Transportation Coordination Network The Transportation Coordination Network (TCN) provides safe, dependable, affordable and courteous transit service that will help bridge transportation gaps within the community.

  6. Transportation Coordination Network • TCN comprises social service agencies and coordinated contractors that have forged a local partnership. • Assist county residents with physical, developmental or economic challenges that have limited access to services within the county. • Coordination contractors will by transporting residents to meal sites, jobs or other services. • TCN offers transportation to and from local destinations outside the local transit operator hours, including evenings and weekends.

  7. Transportation Coordination NetworkTypes of Trips • Medical appointments • Nutritional needs • Groceries • Work / Employment training • College • Shopping • Recreational • Support Group(s) • Other

  8. Transportation Coordination NetworkCommunity Partners • Agricultural and Labor Program Inc. • ARC of St. Lucie County • Area Agency on Aging • Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County • Coalition for Independent Living Solutions • Council on Aging of St. Lucie County • Division of Blind Services • Division of Vocational Rehab • Early Learning Coalition • Gulfstream Goodwill • Helping People Succeed • Lake forest Place (Assisted Living) • Mustard Seed Ministries • Sarah’s Kitchen • St. Lucie County • Treasure Coast Food Bank • United for Families • Workforce Solutions

  9. Transportation Coordination NetworkTransportation Partners Arbor Care Transportation Services Nativity Group Home, Inc. Elite Charter Services LLC Divine Hands of Care, Inc. ARC of St. Lucie County

  10. Transportation Coordination NetworkNext Steps • Train Travel Trainers (video created) • Establish Volunteer Driver Program • Establish Transit Database/Voucher System (Monitoring, tracking and reporting) • Increase Transportation Partners • Identify Grants opportunities for transportation funding • Expand effort on the Treasure Coast

  11. Early Success • ARC of St. Lucie County currently transporting individuals i.e.: • Disabled and low income individuals to: • Job-Training, Employment Sites • Dependents of low income to childcare • Transport college students to local state college using grant funds

  12. Questions? Krista Garofalo Treasure Coast Food Bank 772-489-5676 or kgarofalo@tcfoodbank.org

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