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Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress
1020 19th Street NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20036
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2028729801X233
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The Health and Medicine Program of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is currently examining ways to improve nutrition in SNAP (the Food Stamps Program). Through science-based policy analysis and broad stakeholder input, our project aims to highlight best practices and innovative strategies for improving the health of SNAP participants. It will provide a much-needed scientific foundation for deliberation about policy options for this important program. We are interested in... read more >>
Activist networks, Hunger, food security, and food access, Policy advocacy, Urban agriculture and food systems, Youth development and food systems
children, food access, food stamps, nutrition, obesity, SNAP
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edible flint
605 N. Saginaw St, Suite 1A
Flint, MI 48502
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810-244-8530
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Purpose edible flint supports Flint residents in growing and accessing healthy food in order to reconnect with the land and each other. With this mission in mind, edible flint has divided its work among seven different work groups, each of them self-organized to address specific issues and opportunities in our local food system. Throughout the year, edible flint’s work groups envision, plan and implement these efforts using a consensus based decision making model. History edible flint is a... read more >>
Conscious consumers, Education/research centers and programs, Farmer training, networks, and resources, Hunger, food security, and food access, Policy advocacy, Urban agriculture and food systems, Youth development and food systems
community food systems, community gardens, food access, grassroots network, urban farms, urban food gardens
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Episcopal Community Services and Hunger Relief Network
11 East 40th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
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816-561-8920
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Episcopal Community Services and our Hunger Relief Network focus on hunger relief for communities in eastern Kansas and western Missouri – community kitchens, food pantries, meals-on-wheels, childhood hunger programs, and senior commodities distribution. We move beyond "soup kitchens" to provide balanced nutritious meals for our guests and neighbors, serving more than one million meals to the hungry in 2009 and 2010. Our food rescue initiative decreases needless waste of food that can safely... read more >>
Hunger, food security, and food access, Policy advocacy, Urban agriculture and food systems, Youth development and food systems
culinary training, food access, hunger relief, nutrition. volunteer engagement, policy advocacy
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Healthy Solutions
3938 Benning Road NE
Washington, DC 20019
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888-415-2667
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Healthy Solutions is a 501 (c)(3), NGO (Non-govermental organization) whose mission is to increase the capacity of communities of color, particularly African Americans, to achieve self-reliance through distribution, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and cooperative healthy food enterprises. Our vision is to use this model to create sustainable, equitable communities that realize both the health and economic benefits of their community food systems and their community food security. Since our... read more >>
Conscious consumers, Education/research centers and programs, Farmer training, networks, and resources, Hunger, food security, and food access, Policy advocacy, Urban agriculture and food systems, Youth development and food systems
african-america, black farmers, co-op, distribution, food access, gardens, healthy, healthy solutions, market
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New Orleans Food & Farm Network
4840 Banks St
New Orleans, LA 70119
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504-483-6967
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New Orleans Food & Farm Network is a food justice organization that works with individuals, communities, and growers to support sustainable growing practices and to ensure equal access to safe, nutritious, enjoyable food. NOFFN’s work is guided by our long-term vision of a healthy and just local food system for New Orleans to create community food security for every individual. We value Louisianan eating and growing traditions and work to develop projects, programs and awareness with all... read more >>
Conscious consumers, Farmer training, networks, and resources, Hunger, food security, and food access, Policy advocacy, Urban agriculture and food systems, Youth development and food systems
community food security, farmer, food access, food policy, gardens, networks
Philabundance
3616 S. Galloway St.
Philadelphia - Philadelphia County, PA 19148
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2153390900
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Mission: Philabundance reduces hunger and food insecurity in the Delaware Valley by providing food access to people in need in partnership with organizations and individuals.
Hunger, food security, and food access
direct service programs, food access, food bank, food donations, food drives, food security, hunger relief, produce donations
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The Grain Project
P.O. Box 572
Santa Ana, CA 92702
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(714)542.9392
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The Grain Project is organized to promote unified, healthy, sustainable communities through farmers' markets, community gardens, and public art. http://www.grainproject.org http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Grain-Project/114307595320193 http://twitter.com/#!/grainproject
Urban agriculture and food systems
community collaboration, environmental stewardship, food access, food justice, food security, garden-based education, social change, youth development
Wholesome Wave
189 State St.
Bridgeport, CT 6604
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(203) 226-1112
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Supports increased production of and access to healthy, fresh, and affordable locally grown food. Fosters double value coupon programs in various communities. Develops healthy food hubs. Created the fruit and veggie prescription program. Founded by celebrity chef Michel Nischan in partnership with Paul Newman, Wholesome Wave is pioneering many community-based innovations that increase access to healthy food in underserved communities.
Hunger, food security, and food access
double value coupon, food access, food assistance, food security, SNAP/food stamps

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