Work in Action

The International Fresh Produce Association

The International Fresh Produce Association’s investment of $10,000 supported the request of the Urban School Food Alliance and other school nutrition directors to create low-sugar school breakfast recipes that feature a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. This will help schools meet USDA’s proposed added sugar targets. Family version recipes for schools to send home with families are also being explored.

More Work in Action

Webinar Series Connects Groups to Address Hunger

Across the United States, nearly 34 million people experience hunger each year. Poor nutrition is linked to an array of health issues, including nutrient deficiencies, cardiovascular ailments, weakened immune systems and stunted growth in children, and can lead to long term health issues.

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.