FACTFood Access Coalition Team

Food Insecurity• Los Angeles

– More than 1 in 4 households experience Food Insecurity

2002-2003 LA County Health Survey

– 27.9% Income Adults are Food Insecure California Health

Interview Survey 2005 • Families with the lowest incomes are

at greatest risk for food insecurity and obesity

Food Insecurity

• Definition– Limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally

adequate and safe foods, or– Limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable

foods in socially acceptable ways• California

– Approx. 2.5 million low-income adults can not afford adequate food

California Food Policy AdvocatesShared Tables, Shared Struggles: The Impact of Adult FoodInsecurity on Families in CaliforniaNovember 2007

Eating Right When Money is Tight

What you can make with the contents of BAG 2:

6 servings of chicken stir-fryOrange juice: 6¢ / ounce4 puddings, 35¢ each12 servings of chicken soup12 servings of chili8 servings of hamburger/noodles~50 homemade biscuits

What you can make with the contents of BAG 1:

2 servings of stir-fryOrange juice: 13¢ / ounce4 Puddings, 49¢ each2 servings of chicken soup2 servings of chili5 servings of Hamburger Helper10 biscuits

Talking Points• Talking Points for Eating Right When Money is Tight!• • Choosing healthy foods that fit within your family budget takes a little extra time and planning. (See Be a Wise Shopper Sheet).• • Strive to get half your daily grain intake from whole grains. Whole grains help reduce risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases by providing

dietary fiber. When choosing grain products, select those with the words “whole grain” at the top of the ingredient list. A good example would be to substitute brown rice for white rice. Look for value-sized packages of whole grain products, and always check the discount rack for deals on products to be used or frozen within the coming days.

• • Fruits & vegetables and are a good source of many essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Fresh,

frozen and canned fruits and veggies all count towards meeting your intake goals. For canned vegetables, no salt-added is the best choice. For canned fruits, choose those in juice or water NOT in syrups. To keep costs down, buy fruits & veggies that are in season, and consider freezing or canning to use in the coming months.

• • When choosing dairy products, choose fat-free or low-fat versions of milks, cheeses and yogurts, which usually cost exactly the same as those with

more fat. Consuming dairy products provide the nutrients needed for bone health and choosing low-fat versions help keep saturated fat and cholesterol intake low.

• • Select meat cuts and ground meats that are low in fat to keep saturated fat and cholesterol intake low. Lower fat meat products may cost slightly

more, so consider decreasing the portion size slightly and replacing it with more veggies! Always be sure to trim fat from meat and remove poultry skin before cooking or eating. Drain fat from ground meat after cooking and choose cooking methods that do not add fat, such as grilling, broiling, poaching, or roasting. Consider dry beans and peas as an alternative to meat or poultry. Mixed-dishes that typically use meat can be just as tasty, lower in fat, and cost less if prepared as a veggie or meat-less version. (i.e. casseroles, chili, soups, tacos, etc.)

• • Fat is essential to provide fatty acids and vitamin E, but fats and oils are high in calories. Be sure to choose most fats from sources of

monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as vegetable oils like canola, olive, peanut, soybean, corn, safflower, and sunflower oil. Substitute vegetable oils for solid fats like butter, stick margarine, shortening, or lard. Also, select products that are lowest in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol to help reduce the risk of heart disease.

• • Choose and prepare foods and beverages with little added sugars or caloric sweeteners. Limit sweet snacks and desserts, select unsweetened

cereals, choose canned fruits in 100% juice or water instead of syrup.• • To keep costs and calories down, and to stay hydrated during the hot LA summers: fill re-usable water bottles with tap water instead of choosing

high calorie sugar sweetened beverages like sodas or sports drinks. If you choose to drink alcohol, consume it in moderation.• • Choose and prepare foods with little salt to reduce the risk for hypertension. Many pre-packaged meals, frozen dinners, canned soups, cereals,

breads, cheeses dressings and sauces can be high in sodium, so be sure to read the nutrition label and choose those with no added salt or that say “low in sodium”

What is the Foodbank?The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank is a private, non-

profit, charitable organization that obtains millions of pounds of surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and channels it to hundreds of thousands of hungry and needy people throughout Los Angeles County.

Helping to Feed the Hungry of Los Angeles County since 1973

How does the Foodbank Work?Food Manufacturers

USDA

Feeding America

Supermarket Retailers

Our fleet of trucks pick up donations:

Donations are sorted and stored at the Foodbank

Food Pantries

Soup Kitchens

Children’s Feeding Programs

Over 1,000,000 Children, Seniors and Working Families at risk of going hungry in Los Angeles County

Over 1,000 Agency sites receive food

from the FoodbankThos in need receive the

food through pantries, soup kitchens and shelters and other

agencies

The Panty Locator

• Go to www.lafoodbank.org• On the right of the web page find the box that

says, “Need Food”• Type in the zip/postal code or select a city and

click on “go”• A list of pantries closest to that location will

appear

Summer Food Service Program(Provide meals during the summer and after school snacks during the school year for

children 5 - 18)

• Boys & Girls Club of Venice• Boys & Girls Club of Pomona Valley• La Villa Mariposa• Casa Loma• Central City Neighborhood Partners• Boys & Girls Club of San Pedro• Boys & Girls Club of Carson• Boys & Girls Club of Wilmington• Port of Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club• All Peoples Christian Center• Salvation Army of South LA• Out Saviour Center• Project Access Resource Center• Center for Life Long Learners

• Salesian Boys & Girls Club• Salesian Family Youth Center• Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando

Valley• Boys & Girls Club of West Valley• Boys & Girls Club of Harbor Gateway• Boys & Girls Club of Harbor City• Lifelong Learning Center Boys & Girls

Club – Dana Strand• Para Los Ninos• Normont Terrace Community Council• Boys & Girls Club of Whittier• New Horizons Family Center• Estrada Courts Community Center• Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica –

Main Branch

Food Stamps = SNAP

California Food Policy Advocates ww.cfpa.net 213-482-8200

Where can I get food?Most grocery stores, Rite Aid, etc.Many farmers markets.Some restaurants in Los Angeles,

Santa Clara, and San Francisco.Shelters can accept as part of payment.

SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramSNAP=Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.EBT Card.40 Million Americans now receive benefits.

California Food Policy Advocates - www.cfpa.net - 213-482-8200

Monthly Income Limits & Benefits# of people Gross Net in household income limit income limit

1 $1,174 $ 903 2 1,579 1,215 3 1,984 1,526 4 2,389 1,838 5 2,794 2,150 6 3,200 2,461 7 3,605 2,773 Each additional : +406 +312

# of people Maximum monthly benefit in household1 $200 2 367 3 526 4 668 5 793 6 952 7 1,052 8 1,202

Each additional person... +150California Food Policy Advocates -

www.cfpa.net - 213-482-8200

What documents do you need? ID Social Security card or number. Proof of income. Bank statements. Rent receipt (Including any time

you pay for shelter). Utility bills.

Where to apply?County DPSS or DSS office.Outreach programs in some counties. http://www.ladpss.org/new_portal/dpss_foodstamps.cfm

California Food Policy Advocates - www.cfpa.net - 213-482-8200

For Youth: School breakfast and lunch. Child and Adult Care Food Program. Summer lunch. Pantries.

Other Free and Low Cost Food

California Food Policy Advocates - www.cfpa.net - 213-482-8200

Fresh Food Access Guide

Fresh Food Access GuideUEPI – Occidental College

• General nutrition information• LA County farmers’ markets including EBT and

WIC • LA County community gardens• Gardening at home• School food lunch program and healthy school

food programs• Food assistance programs

Fresh Food Access Guide

• Print PDF files from online websites• Order large quantities through UEPI• Online: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/nut/

lacollab/LACollabSubcommittees-FACT1.htm Or

http://departments.oxy.edu/uepi/publications/FFAG %20English.pdf • Large order inquiries direct to:

shaffer@oxy.edu

Fresh Food Access Guide

Please contact for more information:Zoe Phillips

UEPI- Occidental Collegephillipsz@oxy.edu or 323-341-5098

University of California Cooperative Extension

Adult & Youth Nutrition Education Programs:

• Programs offered through the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP) & the Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

• Program priorities:– Help families with limited resources acquire the knowledge, skills,

attitude and behavior to make healthier food choices– Teach families with limited resources how to stretch their food dollar– Train teachers to deliver nutrition education in the classroom

University of California Cooperative Extension Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program

(FSNEP)• Food Stamp Eligible adults receive nutrition

education classes to help make healthier food choices on a limited budget

• Participants receive nutrition education through one-time mini-workshops or a series of nutrition classes (up to 6)

• Classes available in English & Spanish

University of California Cooperative Extension Food Stamp Nutrition Education

Program(FSNEP)

Resources:• Making Every Dollar Count handouts:

– 26 Ways to Save Money– Budgeting Basics– Eat Well For Less– Food Shopping Problems and Solutions– Spending More than you Should

• Interactive Website in English and Spanish: http://makingeverydollarcount.ucr.edu/

University of California Cooperative Extension Expanded Food & Nutrition

Education Program(EFNEP)

• Free nutrition education classes available for limited resource families with young children

• Trained nutrition educators use research-based curriculum to teach participants the main messages of the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid through an 8-week series of classes

• Participants learn how to adopt healthy lifestyle practices

• Classes are available in Spanish, English, Chinese and Vietnamese

University of California Cooperative Extension Youth EFNEP & FSNEP

• 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 food stamp-eligible (SNAP-eligible) households

• Nutrition education curricula is research-based and provided free-of-charge to educators along with training and on-going support throughout the school year

HEAD START

• National program that promotes school readiness to low-income families

• Provides educational, health, nutritional, social, mental health and other services to enrolled children and families

• Services pregnant mothers and children birth to 5 years of age

PURPOSE

• Promotes healthy prenatal outcomes

• Enhances the development of infants and toddlers

• Promotes healthy family functioning

Funding Source

Head Start Act

U.S. Dept. of Health Human Services

Administration for Children and Families

Head Start Grantee

Delegate Agency

• Operates the largest Head Start/Early Head Start program in the nation

• Contracts with 28 agencies

• Services over 24,000 women, infants, toddlers, and children in Los Angeles County

Dairy Council of California http://www.dairycouncilofca.org

Making Meals Matter For Your Young Child & Your School-Age Child - Guidance and practical information about feeding their children - The basics of preparing healthy meals and snacks - Free 8 page booklets available in English & in Spanish

Preschoolers ages 2-5 School-age 6 years through 12 years

Pregnancy- A Special Time For Nutrition & The Calcium Connection Booklets

Provides pregnant and lactating women with:• helpful information about nutrition • appropriate weight gain• physical activity• breast feeding and postpartum recommendations.

Covers throughout the female life cycle with:• age-specific information about the wide range of calcium's health benefits• from bone health• to a likely role in weight management.

Activity & Eating – Small Steps to a Healthier You

This eight-page booklet helps adults understand the essential connection between being physically active, making healthful food choices and maintaining long-term good health.

An example of a Tip Sheet that we have available as a download on our website

“WIC-Friendly Recipes” Online CookbookOn Dairy Council of California’s Meal Matter Website:

http://www.mealsmatter.org/Cookbooks/wicrecipes/wic

Sacramento

Culver City

Irvine

Oakland

877-324-7901

www.dairycouncilofca.org

Order your FREE nutrition education materials:• Call toll free• Go to our website• Fax the order form on the next slide

888-540-9890

FACTFood Access Coalition Team