Technical Assistance Resource Page: Food and Nutrition
Description:
A general overview of resources and documents related to food and nutrition is provided in the PDF report attached to this page. The report discusses the three main federal programs that provide food for those who are homeless and/or have low income. They are: Food stamps, Women, Infants and Children Program, and Nutritional Programs for the Elderly.
Content:
Access is critical to a person’s health and well-being to appropriate daily nutritional foods. For individuals who experience homelessness, this is a challenge. The most vulnerable populations — children, individuals who are elderly, and people with ongoing health problems — face additional hardships and challenges. Many benefit programs assume that an individual has a home. For example, many benefit programs communicate with recipients by mail. Generally, the benefit programs include food stamps, Women Infants and Children (WIC), and Nutrition Programs for the Elderly. States and communities often have additional programs, e.g., school food programs, food pantries, and soup kitchens that provide additional help with food. (Author)
Type of Resource:
PATH Resource
Organization:
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessnes (PATH)
Date Issued:
2008
Location:
Newton Centre