Rural food and hunger resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/food/ On November 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Everyday Health announced a partnership that will expand the delivery of FDAs vital consumer health information to the 30 million unique users who visit Everyday Health (www.EverydayHealth.com) each month. http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm189923.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:58:57 CST http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm189923.htm USDA published a final rulemaking on the SFMNP on December 6, 2006 (71 FR 74618), that contained an estimated information collection burden based on the rule's requirements for program operation and administration. The Department is now soliciting comments on the accuracy and reasonableness of this estimated burden since the original SFMNP rulemaking. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-27600.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:36:06 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-27600.htm Analyzes the rates of food security in the United States -- whether or not a household had access at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members -- and finds that 14.6 percent of all American households (and a greater percentage of rural households) were "food insecure." -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR83/ERR83.pdf Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:34 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR83/ERR83.pdf USDA's Economic Research Service's (ERS) today released its annual report on Household Food Security in the U.S., which revealed that in 2008, 17 million households, or 14.6 percent, were food insecure and families had difficulty putting enough food on the table at times during the year. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12561 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:52:05 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12561 Do Something invites young people to conduct food drives in their schools and local communities. -- Do Something http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2270 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:47:36 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2270 The Food and Drug Administration today announced the publication of the new FDA Food Code, a model code and reference document that provides a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating the retail and food service segment of the food industry. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm189598.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:58 CST http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm189598.htm First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday announced the Obama Administration is expanding the HealthierUS School Challenge. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12405 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:31:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12405 The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies today released the report of its expert panel, commissioned by USDA, to develop recommendations on improvements to the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to align them with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12394 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:29:15 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12394 National Academies of Health article tells of a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that says that children and adults still do not choose enough fruits and vegetables for better health and reduced obesity. http://www.nationalacademies.org/headlines/20091020.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:22:12 CST http://www.nationalacademies.org/headlines/20091020.html Funding to initiate new research to understand the factors and conditions which result in resiliency in communities and families. -- USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2251 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:53:32 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2251 Provides information on fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption, policy, and environmental support within each state. Addresses issues associated with nutritionally underserved areas. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/StateIndicatorReport2009.pdf Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:28:46 CST http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/StateIndicatorReport2009.pdf Describes the prevalence and severity of food insecurity in households with children as of 2007, the trends since 1999, and characteristics of households affected by food insecurity. -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB56/EIB56.pdf Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:28:46 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB56/EIB56.pdf Addresses issues involved in starting a farmers market on federal property, including: security, insurance needs, parking, and the use of utilities and amenities. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5079490&acct=wdmgeninfo Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:33:16 CST http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5079490&acct=wdmgeninfo A directory of local community action agencies (CAAs) developed by VirtualCAP.org that provides contact information by either state or agency name. -- Virginia Community Action Partnership http://www.virtualcap.org/caalisting.cfm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:17:12 CST http://www.virtualcap.org/caalisting.cfm Strives to see that all children have access to healthy school meals and nutrition education. http://www.schoolnutrition.org/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:02:57 CST http://www.schoolnutrition.org/ Uses preliminary data from the Food and Nutrition Service to examine trends in the programs through fiscal 2008. Describes the five largest food assistance programsSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the National School Lunch Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the School Breakfast Program. -- USDA Economic Research Service Food Assistance Landscape Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:02:08 CST Food Assistance Landscape Provides contacts for state community services programs funded through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE/WAP). -- National Association for State Community Services Programs http://www.nascsp.org/StateContacts.aspx Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:29:09 CST http://www.nascsp.org/StateContacts.aspx Provides 2007 participation rates for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP helps low-income individuals purchase food so that they can obtain a nutritious diet. -- Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/publications/redirect_pubsdb.asp?strSite=http://www.fns.usda.gov/oane/MENU/Published/SNAP/FILES/Participation/Trends2000-2007.pdf Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:05:40 CST http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/publications/redirect_pubsdb.asp?strSite=http://www.fns.usda.gov/oane/MENU/Published/SNAP/FILES/Participation/Trends2000-2007.pdf Describes the issue of limited access to nutritious food in poor and/or rural areas and the measures in place to counteract it. Results stem from a study on the relationship between access to full-service grocery stores and the instance of poor nutrition, obesity, and other diet-related diseases. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AP/AP036/AP036.pdf Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:09:20 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AP/AP036/AP036.pdf Offers links to materials in languages other than English. Materials are designed for partners, advocates, and the public to distribute to consumers who may be eligible to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly the Food Stamp Program. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/translations.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:48:35 CST http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/translations.htm Discusses the prevalence of low-income people, minorities, and rural residents suffering the highest rates of preventable, diet-related diseases that are linked to insufficient consumption of healthful foods. -- Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity http://yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/reports/RuddReportAccesstoHealthyFoods2008.pdf Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:09:14 CST http://yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/reports/RuddReportAccesstoHealthyFoods2008.pdf Designed to guide state leaders in completing their food stamp nutrition education plan. Document highlights 2009 changes in policy and procedure. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.nal.usda.gov/foodstamp/guidance/Final_2009_Guidance.pdf Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:40:31 CST http://www.nal.usda.gov/foodstamp/guidance/Final_2009_Guidance.pdf Examines the extent to which the basic food needs of households in Canada and the United States are met. Compares rates of food insecurityin economic and demographic subgroups of both populations. -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR67/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:42:17 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR67/ A foundation-led, non-partisan initiative aimed at ensuring that political leaders take significant actions to reduce poverty and increase opportunity in the United States. http://www.spotlightonpoverty.org/ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:05:16 CST http://www.spotlightonpoverty.org/ Designed to help state personnel analyze and improve their forms organization, wording, and directions. Also helps to ensure their forms comply with food stamp regulations. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/government/pdf/assessment-guide.pdf Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:52:07 CST http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/government/pdf/assessment-guide.pdf Discusses how low-income households tend to consume less nutritious diets than other households, and they do not meet Federal recommendations for consumption of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/November08/Features/AffordHealthyDiet.htm Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:57:13 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/November08/Features/AffordHealthyDiet.htm Presents an overview of eligibility requirements and benefit levels, as well as characteristics of Food Stamp Program households and participants nationwide. -- Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/publications/pdfs/characteristics2007.pdf Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:59:25 CST http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/publications/pdfs/characteristics2007.pdf Provides an overview of the role food stamps play in the lives of working families, and presents data on the administration of the programs in each state. -- Urban Institute http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/411752_food_stamps.pdf Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:45:27 CST http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/411752_food_stamps.pdf Provides cash assistance to States to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Breakfast/Default.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:00:39 CST http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Breakfast/Default.htm An assessment of the current status of agriculture in the U.S. and its relationship to: the national and rural economies. Describes current demographic trends impacting rural America and the potential of the rural environment to contribute to long-term sustainable development and food security. -- Rural Policy Research Institute http://www.rupri.org/Forms/Dabson_IICA_July08.pdf Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:23:39 CST http://www.rupri.org/Forms/Dabson_IICA_July08.pdf