Discussion: Helping the Hungry

Purpose: Future health care professionals need to become comfortable sharing information about food and nutrition. In doing so, students must be sure to use reliable sources of information, interpret that information accurately, and communicate it clearly. These discussions will allow you to practice the skills that are used when educating clients about the connections between lifestyle and health.

The length of your response should be sufficient to respond in a clear and detailed manner, but should not wander from the focus of the prompt. It is recommended that your response stay in the 100-250 word count range. For replies to classmates, be sure to add to the conversation. Include new factual information. Your reply should be at least 4 sentences in length.

Task: As health care professionals, we must be aware of the problem of food insecurity in our community, its impact and the resources available for those who are struggling to meet basic food needs.

Find an organization that is working to provide support for those with food insecurity. Do not use WIC or SNAP for this assignment. Although WIC and SNAP are important, they are government programs, not organizations.

You may choose from the list below, or choose another organization:

1) Philabundance-

2) The Food Trust-

3) Share Food Program-

4) MANNA-

5) South Philadelphia Community Fridge-

6) Caring for Friends-

In the reply to this discussion, describe the organization and its mission. What programs and resources do they provide? Use your own words. Don’t copy and paste from the website. Be sure to include instructions on how those in need can connect to their resources. Include a link to the website or a phone number.