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

 

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s):  Tier One- Analytical/ Assessment Skills, Policy Development/ Program Planning Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

 

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