Work in Action
Mass General Brigham
In March 2023, Mass General Brigham opened the Revere Food Pantry. This new food pantry was not only to supply food to those in need, but also a teaching kitchen designed to serve as an educational opportunity for both adults and children. Here, they are learning the importance of preparing nutritious and delicious meals with ingredients readily available at the pantry. These ingredients included an abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables and plant-based, shelf-stable foods. The mission of the food pantry is to go beyond feeding families and change the way families that experience food insecurity approach their diets. The goal is to address hunger and long-term health and well-being of families by empowering them with the education and resources they need to make healthier choices and live healthier lives.
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In just three years, Dion’s Chicago Dream is coming true. This organization, which was created in 2020 to bring fresh produce to those experiencing food insecurity in the Chicago area, started out providing 80 to 90 lbs a week to a single community refrigerator on Chicago’s south side. Today, this staff is delivering more than 55,000 lbs of fresh, healthy produce to 42 out of 77 neighborhoods in Chicago every month.
Continue ReadingOregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) student population is primarily composed of students in healthcare fields—future doctors, nurses and public health professionals who may work up to 80 hours a week on clinical rotations. Due to the intensity of their programs, these students are often unable to work outside jobs and face severe financial strain. Having to cover tuition and buy textbooks may mean skipping meals for some of these students.
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