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Food Access and Community Outreach Coordinator: Buffalo, NY
 
 
 
Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) is a SNAP nutrition incentive program that allows SNAP users to receive a $1 for $1 match on eligible SNAP purchases for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Currently, the DUFB program has grown to be in 38 counties and over 230+ farmers market, mobile market, grocery, small retail, and farm stand locations. VISTAs will implement outreach strategies, work to support our Community Ambassadors, and build internal capacity aimed at encouraging low-income individuals to take advantage of DUFB. Ensuring adequate understanding of the importance of nutrition incentive programs from the community and local partners will create a more robust program and help bring individuals out of poverty. This program allows for a diversity of professional development opportunities and the chance to connect with unique grassroots organizations across Erie County. Field & Fork Network's Produce Prescription program is a program focused on increasing access and affordability of fruits and vegetables to those with chronic health conditions. The VISTA will support efforts aimed at building and evaluating the program, as well as supporting outreach in the community through a variety of methods.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : VISTAS encourage more community input and buy-in for the Double Up Food Bucks program through the following types of activities: - Foster a Community Ambassador (CA) program, helping to recruit, train, and work collaboratively with a CA to educate the community about Double Up Food Bucks - Work closely with food systems professionals in their local area to develop more robust and sustainable food security solutions. - Enhance existing and create new with relationships with community partners. - Research improvements and best practices for the Double Up Food Bucks program operation Produce Prescription: - Support the build out of the program by assisting with the creation of surveys, finding conferences and events, and developing information reports - Support the creation of Produce Prescription partnerships in Niagara Falls to include community orgs and additional stakeholders.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Professional development ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Hunger ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Recruitment ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Food Access and Community Outreach Coordinator: Buffalo, NY
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025  -   06/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW YORK  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/31/2025  To  05/02/2025 
Contact Joshua Borchard
2495 Main St
Buffalo   NY   14214
7169833286
jmcguire@fieldandforknetwork.com
www.fieldandforknetwork.com
Listing ID 104933

       

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