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the convergence of food insecurity, local food, service and research in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

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Page 1: the convergence of food insecurity, local food, service ... · Campus Kitchen Founded in 2006, we serve an average of 300 meals a week to approximately 5 agencies as well as resource

the convergence of food insecurity, local

food, service and research in Winston-Salem

and Forsyth County

Page 2: the convergence of food insecurity, local food, service ... · Campus Kitchen Founded in 2006, we serve an average of 300 meals a week to approximately 5 agencies as well as resource

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Page 8: the convergence of food insecurity, local food, service ... · Campus Kitchen Founded in 2006, we serve an average of 300 meals a week to approximately 5 agencies as well as resource

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

Page 9: the convergence of food insecurity, local food, service ... · Campus Kitchen Founded in 2006, we serve an average of 300 meals a week to approximately 5 agencies as well as resource

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

Page 10: the convergence of food insecurity, local food, service ... · Campus Kitchen Founded in 2006, we serve an average of 300 meals a week to approximately 5 agencies as well as resource

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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