Helping Hands for the Homeless: Information about Food Assistance Programs Dedicated to the Homeless

Provides an overview of homelessness and food insecurity, discussing the benefits and barriers associated with creating a food program for the homeless.  Various food programs in the United States are highlighted as examples, and resources for starting food programs for the homeless are provided.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify the correct definition of homelessness
  • List some of the most prominent causes of homelessness
  • Describe the link between homelessness and food insecurity
  • Summarize the possible benefits of creating a food program for the homeless
  • Explain the barriers that are associated with creating a food program for the homeless
  • Compare and contrast varying examples of food programs for the homeless that are well established within Southern Arizona as well as on a national level

 

Target Audience:  Dietitians, Social Workers, Case Managers

 

Duration:  ~ 30 min.

 

Continuing Education Information:  0.5 CECH for CHES

 

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-study

 

Created/Updated:  6/22/16

Authors/Presenters:
  • Lauren Kemmer, BS
  • Jennie Altman, BS


Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: 26951
Category 1 Credits: 0.5
Continuing Competency Credits: 0.5
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Primary Domain: Community Partnership Skills
Secondary Domain: Health Equity Skills