Work in Action

Nemours Children’s Health

Nemours Children’s Health published a social determinants of health playbook, which aims to improve providers’ ability to effectively screen patients and connect them to social services. The tool allows providers to integrate hunger screening into routine and acute care of patients.

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More Work in Action

Combating Food Insecurity for Oregon’s Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

Oregon 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.

Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods invested more than $1 million in the Feeding America Network to increase the types of packaging food banks can take. Tyson reported their investment increased packaged donations from 19 million pounds in FY22 to 34 million pounds in FY23.