September eNews from GardenShare

09/04/2023

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September is Hunger Action Month, when people across the United States come together to fight hunger. As Feeding America puts it; “It’s a month to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis — and dedicate ourselves to a solution.” Around 15,430 St. Lawrence County residents, or 14.2% of the population, are food insecure – which can range from a reduction in food quality and variety to reduced food intake and disrupted eating patterns.

GardenShare has a collection of resources around the issues of hunger. Do you like books? Videos? Podcast? We got it all! Educate yourself with this […]

September 4th, 2023|Categories: Events, External posts, Newsletters|

Food Policy Watch (Hunter College) for the week of August 30, 2023

08/30/2023

Original Center stories, news, research studies and events for the week of August 30, 2023
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𝗡𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Organizations Leading the Way to Healthier School Food in the USA (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• UPDATE: States That Have Passed Universal School Meals (So Far) (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• ICYMI: Interview With Marion Williams, National Program Director, Wellness in the Schools (nycfoodpolicy.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘕𝘠𝘊 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴
• Why Are Dozens of NYC Delivery-Only Restaurants Not Yet Listed on Grading Website? (ABC 7 NY)
• New York City Proposes Larger Cargo Bikes for Deliveries (Supply Dive)
• New York’s Containerization Push Raises Big Questions About Labor Needs, Equipment Costs (Waste Dive)
• Hochul […]

August 30th, 2023|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

Capital Area Council of Churches 2023 Award Recipients, Ecumenical Dementia Friendly Service, Baptism Witnessing and Volunteering

08/29/2023
• 𝘾𝘼𝘾𝘾 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 2023 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨
Recognizing outstanding members of the community at our Annual Fall Dinner and Awards Celebration is a highlight each year for the Capital Area Council of Churches. The recipients listed below are outstanding people and CACC is proud to honor them on October 11, at the Italian American Community Center.

Recipients:
◘ William B. Hedberg, PhD – CACC Board Member & Treasurer
◘ Angela Warner – St. Vincent’s Food Pantry
◘ Rev. Robert Long – Retired United Methodist Pastor
◘ Rabbi Rena Kieval – Kieval Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies at Siena
◘ Uzma Popal – Director of Muslim Soup Kitchen Project

𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦
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August 29th, 2023|Categories: Events, External posts, News from HANNYS, Newsletters|

August opportunities to help feed kids | Solutions & Stories from Hunger Solutions New York

08/25/2023

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙉𝘼𝙋 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨
Schools work hard year-round to connect students with the nutrition they need—despite these efforts, some families are still struggling. As trusted messengers, schools can help to inform families about programs that relieve food insecurity and increase their health and wellbeing.
Use Our SNAP Outreach Toolkit to Promote SNAP to Families

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝘼𝘾𝙁𝙋 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮
Afterschool programs, childcare centers, and childcare homes are essential in helping kids eat healthy meals. Do you currently receive reimbursement from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for serving healthy meals and snacks to kids? Your story could help others get involved and provide more meals to kids across New […]

August 25th, 2023|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

Free School Meals Are A Moral Imperative

08/25/2023

On Food Tank this month, Erin McAleer, the Executive Director of Project Bread, wrote: “The necessity, value and benefits of universal school meals were made clear by over 4,200 advocates reaching out, calling, emailing, tweeting, and showing up over 18,000 times in front of Massachusetts legislators.”

More progress is in the works, too. A federal bill moving through the U.S. Congress right now, the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023, would enact free school lunches nationwide, so we’re keeping a close eye on that legislation. Plus, on FRAC’s website, you can track progress on free school meals in your state. See which states are enacting […]

August 25th, 2023|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

Food Policy Watch (Hunter College) for the week of August 23, 2023

08/24/2023

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𝗡𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Interview With Julia Olayanju, Founder of FoodNiche-ED (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• ICYMI: Water Jets in Schools: A Simple Solution for Helping to Combat Childhood Obesity? (nycfoodpolicy.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘕𝘠𝘊 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴
• Bon Appétit: Adams Declares ‘Outdoor Dining Will Be Here Forever’ With New Law Extending the Program Throughout NYC (AM NY)
• Re-Envisioning New York City’s Green Spaces with Qiana Mickie (Civil Eats)
• An Outbreak Unnerves Oyster Fans (Eater)
• Mayor Adams follows a plant-based diet that he talks about all the time. So I tried it. (Gothamist)
• NYC Sheriff Targets Unregulated ‘Half-Baked Goods’ Infused With Cannabis (AM NY)

𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 […]

August 24th, 2023|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

Join GardenShare in Fighting Hunger in St. Lawrence County!

08/23/2023

September is Hunger Action Month, and in St. Lawrence County hunger action is still needed. Get your sneakers ready for our annual 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 5𝙆 𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙣’𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 17𝙩𝙝, 2023 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 12:30-3:30𝙥𝙢!

This fantastic family-fun event focuses on raising awareness for Hunger Action Month. Experience a day filled with a variety of food-centered activities, community partnerships, and the option to participate in a 5K race or a 1-mile Veggie Adventure Run.

Registration for the 5K is now open! The race will begin at Canton’s Village Park around 1:00pm; runners and walkers of all ages and levels are encouraged to participate. You may sign up […]

August 23rd, 2023|Categories: Events, External posts, Newsletters|

Food as Medicine Watch (August 22, 2023)

08/23/2023

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 (𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯)
Original Center articles, news, research studies and events for the week of August 22, 2023
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𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁
• Ultra Processed Foods: A discussion with Dr. Marion Nestle (Food Politics / NYU Professor Emerita) and Dr. Kevin Hall (National Institutes of Health)
– September 18, 2023 @ 9:30AM – 10:30AM
– This is a FREE EVENT. Please RSVP HERE.

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Food Fighting and Curing Disease Series: Scurvy (foodmedcenter.org)
• Brighter Bites and UT Physicians Produce Prescription Program Spotlight (foodmedcenter.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴
• Gluten and Brain Health: […]

August 23rd, 2023|Categories: Events, External posts, Newsletters|

Food Policy Watch (Hunter College) for the week of August 16, 2023

08/17/2023

Original Center stories, news, research studies and events for the week of August 16, 2023
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𝗡𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Interview with Vivian Lin, Founder of Groundcycle (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• ICYMI: Farm to Food Bank: Stopping Food Waste at the Source (nycfoodpolicy.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘕𝘠𝘊 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴
• NYC Region’s Food Security Is Tied to the Future of Hunts Point Produce Market (Produce Business)
• A Food Pantry That Keeps Hunger at Bay for Needy College Students (New York Times)
• Street Vendors Occupy Corona Plaza to Protest NYC Crackdown (Documented)
• Brooklyn Eco-Friendly Ice Cream Truck Proposal Gets Mixed Reaction (Fox)
• A Robot in Greenpoint Made My Coffee […]

August 17th, 2023|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

Farm School NYC August Newsletter

08/16/2023

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𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙬𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢
Citywide students recently completed Irrigation and moved into Crop Management. During Irrigation, they enjoyed touring Morning Glory Garden in The Bronx and Brooklyn’s Red Hook Farms, better understanding the watering methods of the unique growing spaces and why. Students also worked together, familiarizing themselves with the parts of a drip irrigation system. See the photo below, captured by a current student, of a hands-on practice build at Red Hook Farms. We thank our co-facilitators, Jane and Maya, as well as our sites and guides, Cayla, Aazam, and Brendan.

Making their way through Crop Management, students are exploring the best crops for […]

August 16th, 2023|Categories: Events, External posts, Job postings, Newsletters|

Food as Medicine Watch (August 15, 2023)

08/16/2023

Original Center for Food as Medicine articles, news, research studies and events for the week of August 15, 2023
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𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• FARMacyWV Prescriptions for Produce Spotlight (foodmedcenter.org)
• Foods and Their Uses: Broccoli (foodmedcenter.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘈𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦
• Prioritize “Food is Medicine” Initiatives in the 2023 Farm Bill for Human and Planetary Health (Society of Behavioral Medicine)
• Food Is Medicine Movement—Key Actions Inside and Outside the Government (JAMA Health Forum)
• Don’t Call It ‘Vegan’ and Other Tips From Hospitals to Get People to Eat Less Meat (NPR)
• There is Significant Potential […]

August 16th, 2023|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

The Schenectady Found helps launch Schenectady County Food Council

08/16/2023

The Schenectady Foundation is excited to introduce a transformative initiative poised to make a meaningful difference in our community – the Schenectady County Food Council!

This collaborative effort, supported by numerous organizations and community members, is committed to developing policies and practices to make Schenectady County food-secure. The Council will involve all aspects of the local food system: retailers, consumers, farmers, food production and distribution, and faith and social sector organizations.

𝘼𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙: The numbers are staggering – Feeding America reports a food insecurity rate of 10.3% in Schenectady County, impacting approximately 16,020 individuals. For children, the rate rises even higher to 15.7%, […]

August 16th, 2023|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|