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Nourishing Hope: Tackling Food Insecurity in St. Joseph Count

Nourishing Hope: Tackling Food Insecurity in St. Joseph Count

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 Episode Description: In this episode of Voices for The Poor, we look into the critical issue of food insecurity in St. Joseph County, Indiana. We also explore how food deserts impact residents' health, learn about the roots of the problem, and discover the innovative local solutions and organizations working tirelessly to alleviate hunger. Listen to find out how you can make a difference in the fight against food insecurity. Source List for "Nourishing Hope: Tackling Food Insecurity in St. Joseph County" Segment 1: Understanding Food Insecurity Food Deserts in St. Joseph County: Segment 2: The Roots of the Problem Economic and Accessibility Challenges: South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership (SBERP) Impact of Food Deserts on Health and Diet: Stacker - Counties with High Food Insecurity in Indiana Innovative Local Solutions: Linden Avenue Farmers Market - South Bend, IndianaFeeding Indiana's Hungry - Member Food Banks Segment 4: Community Gardens and Local Initiatives Unity Gardens - South Bend, IndianaREAL ServicesSt. Vincent de Paul Society Segment 5: How to Help and Get Involved Feeding Indiana's Hungry - Member Food BanksLinden Avenue Farmers Market - South Bend, Indiana Policy and Advocacy: Feeding Indiana's Hungry - 2022 Food InsecuritySouth Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership Segment 6: Concluding Thoughts Food Insecurity Data in Indiana - Feeding Indiana's HungryFood Pantry Map in St. Joseph County - South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Dispelling the Myth About SNAP Benefits and EBT Card Misuse USDA Food and Nutrition Service - SNAP FraudCenter on Budget and Policy Priorities - Setting the Record Straight on SNAP Myths and RealitiesUSDA Economic Research Service - SNAP Economic ImpactAmerican Journal of Public Health - SNAP and Health StudyUSDA Economic Research Service - Characteristics of SNAP HouseholdsUSDA Economic Research Service - SNAP Trafficking Rate Academic Sources: Walker, Keane, & Burke (2010) - Food Deserts Impact on HealthKelli et al. (2017) - Food Deserts and Cardiovascular RiskBeaulac, Kristjansson, & Cummins (2009) - Economic and Accessibility ChallengesBhattacharya, Currie, & Haider (2004) - Economic Factors Contributing to Food Insecurityvan der Velde et al. (2019) - Cultural and Social Factors Supplementary Information: CDC - Food DesertsPMC - Food Deserts ResearchFood Unfolded - Why Do Food Deserts Exist? To contact the show email: voicesforpoor@gmail.com
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