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Ending Hunger in Maine - Alan Day Community Garden, Norway
 
 
 
We believe that all people should have access to nutritious and affordable foods. For the last several years we have understood that 1 out of every 5 children in our region is food-insecure. During this pandemic Maine food pantries have reported a 50% spike in demand for food assistance throughout the state. ADCG serves the Western Foothills region, which as of December 2020 has 148 children receiving TANF and 4,758 individuals receiving SNAP benefits. These numbers of course do not reflect the thousands of individuals in our region who are in need of assistance, including those eligible and non-eligible for federal assistance programs.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will: -Increase participation in key federal nutrition programs by working to remove barriers, and enhance outreach for programs such as: WIC, SNAP, School Nutrition, Maine Senior Farm Share Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program -Develop consistent outreach by creating and distributing posters, flyers, press-releases, and social media campaigns, as well as direct contact with consumer base -Research grant opportunities and work with ADCG to complete applications and secure funds to continue the project -Engage with community partners, including SNAP recipients and food-insecure families, in developing more comprehensive strategies for addressing barriers to local food access -Develop vision/strategies for integrating existing ADCG programs into a comprehensive food program for all participants, including SNAP recipients and low-income families
 
Program Benefits : Fresh produce in the growing season ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Technology ,  Community Outreach ,  Disaster Relief ,  Education ,  Health ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Children/Youth ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Non-Profit Management ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Ending Hunger in Maine - Alan Day Community Garden, Norway
Program Start/End Date
04/12/2021  -   04/11/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MAINE  
Accepting Applications
From  01/19/2021  To  03/29/2021 
Contact Elizabeth Holt
18 Elkins Lane
Augusta   ME   04333
2075923503
elizabeth.s.holt@maine.gov
Listing ID 101286

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