Imagine wanting to eat healthy foods but not being able to afford them or not having the kitchen equipment or storage to cook meals. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 88% of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) participants report facing some type of barrier to achieving a healthy diet at some [...]
Building and strengthening relationships between food distributors and those who need better access to healthier foods is a priority of the Local Foods, Local Places initiative in Cambria County. With this goal in mind, the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health collaborated with 40 local stakeholders, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (The Food Bank), Aetna [...]
Local Food System Coordinator Cambria County, PA Job Overview The Local Food System Coordinator position facilitates the collaboration of food system partners to develop and incubate projects and programs that further the goals and priorities for a strong, vibrant regional food system in Cambria County characterized by abundant local food production, equitable food access, economic [...]
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