Basic Food Outreach ForumJanuary 2014

WithinReach Healthy Connections

Basic Food Outreach Forum (BFOF)

• This is a platform for King County agencies who enroll clients in the Basic Food (food stamps) program to meet and network – Discuss common issues and strategies to

promote Basic Food enrollment.

• We meet quarterly and partner with DSHS staff to bring you up to date information on Basic Food related topics.

Visit the BFOF webpage

http://www.parenthelp123.org/professionals/basic-food-outreach-forum

Agenda8:30-8:45 Welcome and Introductions

Liz Snow, Mira Hattal & Maricruz Sanchez, WithinReach

8:45-9:00 Working with Seniors

Maricruz Sanchez & Mira Hattal, WithinReach

9:00-9:30 Senior Meal Programs Lara Okoloko, Wallingford Community Senior Center

9:30-9:45 Break

9:45-10:15 Fresh Bucks Program Description & Pike Place Market Cooking Classes for Seniors Miranda Severns, Pike Market Foundation

10:15-11:00 DSHS Updates: Cyndi Joyce, DSHS

11:00-11:20 Summer Meals: Rebekah Liebermann, UWKC

Working with Seniors: Icebreaker & Introductions

• Break into groups of 5• Take a couple minutes to for everyone to introduce

themselves and share which organization you’re from. Take 10 minutes to discuss the following two topics:• What kind of challenges have you faced with getting seniors

interested in Basic Food?• What barriers do you see in your community that keep seniors

from accessing adequate nutrition?

Select 3 key issues you identified together to share with the larger group

THANK YOU!

Please Contact us with Questions or Comments:

Liz SnowHealthy Connections Program Manager

lizs@withinreachwa.org Maricruz Sanchez

Outreach and Enrollment Specialist (Bilingual Spanish)maricruzs@withinreachwa.org

Mira HattalIn-Person Outreach & Enrollment Lead

mirah@withinreachwa.org