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the convergence of food insecurity, local
food, service and research in Winston-Salem
and Forsyth County
49 million households is the US were designated as
food insecure in 2014 (Feeding America)*
1 in 3 of those had “very low food security”
More prevalent among single parent families and
black and Hispanic households
* Feeding America 2014
1 in 5 people in North Carolina don’t know where
their next meal will come from
Over 1.8 million North Carolinians were struggling to
get enough food in 2012**
In NWNC, 31% of those struggling to get enough food
don’t qualify for government assistance**
Correlation between food insecurity and
unemployment***
**Mapping the Meal Gap 2012
*** WSJ March 26, 2011
18.6% of Children under the age of 5 are food
insecure (2011)
In a 2009 study by the USDA, North Carolina ranked
2nd (behind only Louisiana) for states with the highest
rates of food insecure children under 5
NC ranked 11th for food insecure children under the
age of 18 by No Kid Hungry in 2011
Winston-Salem metro area is the worst for food
hardship in families with children (35%) in 2010
Food insecurity: when people lack access to enough
food for an active, healthy life for all household
members (USDA)
“Very Low Food Security”: consumption was reduced
and eating patterns were disrupted
Food hardship: not having enough money to buy
necessary food during the past 12 months
Forces choices between food and healthcare, rent,
school supplies, etc.
Impact on school performance and early childhood
development
Not going to get better: TEFAP reduced by 25%
Funding for several state funded feeding programs
also cut
Cuts to federal programs (SNAP, WIC) pending
Second Harvest Food Bank
Kid’s Café
Bulk Food Distribution
Back pack programs
Small scale food pantries and feeding programs
Campus Kitchen @ Wake Forest
Policy level changes
More food reaches landfills and
incinerators than any other single
material in municipal solid waste
(MSW).
In 2010 alone, more than 34 million
tons of food waste was generated, with
only 3% diverted from landfills and
incinerators for composting.
3 Key benefits to waste
reduction:
(epa.gov/foodrecovery)
1. Environmental
2. Economic
3. Social
Founded by Robert Eggers, DC Central Kitchen is one of the
largest food recycling programs today, rescuing over 3,000
pounds of food a day
3,000 pounds of food = 4,500 meals daily produced by
formerly homeless chefs for the hungry of DC
The program began as a way to connect the dots between
the wasted food and people who need it
Karen Borchardt (WFU) and Robert Egger (DCCK)
realized that there was a huge untapped resource
and source of waste on college campuses
Large numbers of volunteers + lots of extra food =
potential for community connection and hunger
remediation
Campus Kitchen
Founded in 2006, we serve an average of 300 meals a week to approximately 5 agencies as well as resource produce in 4 low-income communities
Run by student-led shifts with administrative oversight: 15 shifts a week, everyday
Dependent upon relationships with key donors Aramark, Fresh Market, Reynolda Farm Market, Campus Garden and Cobblestone Farmers Market
Full year operations with short breaks during the university breaks between semesters and summer sessions
What is reusable food?
Food is picked up daily from Aramark (WFU campus dining)
Pickup schedule is convenience for donor and consistency
Delivery sites and schedule is based on regular availability of food. Fit the deliveries to donations rather than vice versa
A meal = Protein + Starch + Veggie + Dessert/Fruit
The Children’s Home: Restart Cottage, Gray Cottage,
Bristol and Aldersgate Cottages
Azalea Terrace Senior Apartments
Aids Care Services: Holly Haven House and
Horseshoe Apartments
SECU Family House
FaithHealth NC
El Buen Pastor LLC
Month Location Amount
August 12 Fresh Market 6999
September 12 ARAMARK 704
September 12 Fresh Market 6630
October 12 ARAMARK 607
October 12 Fresh Market 7295
November 12 ARAMARK 420
November 12 Fresh Market 5492
December 12 ARAMARK 284.46
December 12 Fresh Market 2063.3
January 12 ARAMARK 422.9
January 12 Fresh Market 2066.8
February 12 ARAMARK 566
February 12 Fresh Market 3504.72
Began with Fresh Market partnership and expanded
to Reynolda Farm Market and Cobblestone Farmers
Market
Pickups are daily and are based on consistency
Redistribution through established partner agencies
Potter’s House on 25th Street
El Buen Pastor (Old Town)
Anthony’s Plot (Waughtown)
Space to grow
Expanding Campus Kitchens role on campus as an
educator on food insecurity and food policy
Providing nutritional education for our community
partners
Cultural relevance
Summer shifts (less volunteers)
Cooking from scratch