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Blue Zones Project – Monterey County Advances Community’s First Double Up Food Bucks Program

By Blue Zones Project on Dec 12, 2023 3:58:35 PM

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Blue Zones Project – Monterey County (BZPMC) team, volunteers, and local partners, individuals across Monterey County now have more access to locally-grown produce than ever before.  
 
According to recent data, more than 40% of Monterey County residents are food insecure, with two in five having run out of food or worried about running out of food within the past year. More than 27,000 local families rely on CalFresh/SNAP to buy groceries, with that number only increasing since the pandemic.   
Topics: Food Access Monterey County Double Up Food Bucks
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Modern Capitalism—Doing Well by Doing Good

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Jul 28, 2022 11:43:07 AM

Brevard, North Carolina answered the question, “What is the price of poor well-being?” by investing in the work to make a lifestyle change for the entire community. Much like a pebble tossed into a pond causing ripples, a small group of leaders including Lex Green, Mark Burrows, Sarah Hankey, Tammy Hopkins, and CEO of Gaia Herbs Jim Geikie transformed people, organizations, and entire regions.

Topics: Eat Wisely Food Access Bulletin
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How Well Would You Survive in Poverty

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Mar 24, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Understanding poverty, unemployment, homelessness, drug-addiction, or any other socio-economic stress was a topic addressed last week. How well would you survive in poverty is the subject of this week’s Blue Zones Bulletin. Ruby Payne’s “Understanding Poverty” quiz is revealing.

Topics: Food Access Bulletin
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Understanding Poverty

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Mar 17, 2022 8:00:00 AM

Understanding poverty, unemployment, homelessness, drug-addiction, or any other socio-economic stress and unfortunate situation is a challenge for those of us who are so fortunate not have such an affliction. This essay is the first of two raising awareness to those living nearby folks with these overwhelming conditions.

Topics: Food Access Bulletin
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Blue Zones Project SWFL’s Food Policy Council Finds Solutions to Child Food Insecurity During COVID-19

By Blue Zones Project on Jul 30, 2021 2:22:20 PM

For all the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presented, it paved the way for new solutions to answer some of society’s most persistent challenges.
 
As one example, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) response to child food insecurity during COVID-19 has enabled schools across the country to institute free universal feeding programs for all children 18 and under, regardless of enrollment status, and opened a leadership opportunity for schools to play a more expansive role in closing the nutrition gap for students and their families.
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