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Hunger & Health Associate-OH Association of Foodbanks

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks (OAF) has served as Ohio’s largest charitable response to hunger since 1991. Our mission is to provide food and other resources to people in need and to pursue areas of common interest for the benefit of people in need. We represent Ohio’s 12 Feeding America foodbanks and their 3,600 partner hunger relief organizations, serving Ohioans in all 88 counties. Our statewide network of member foodbanks has a long history of implementing programs to improve the health of Ohioans who are food insecure. These programs exist along a continuum that includes: integrating healthier food procurement practices at our foodbanks; coordinating with thousands of local food pantries to increase healthy food offerings; training healthcare partners to screen for food insecurity; establishing referral networks for produce prescription programs, and more. This VISTA position is focused on assessing the nutritional value of the food OAF sources and researching, developing, and promoting methods and resources for integrating a sourcing-for-health lens into our work and within the network.

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Member Duties : In this role, you will assess the nutritional value of the food the Ohio Association of Foodbanks (OAF) sources and promote methods for integrating a sourcing-for-health lens into our work and within our network. Implementing the Healthy Eating Research Guidelines and the Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP) model, you will play a crucial role in our state-wide initiative to expand Ohioans’ access to nutritious foods. You will analyze Ohio’s Local Food Purchase Assistance program (Ohio CAN), as well as other local food purchase programs, assessing the availability of healthful foods at the foodbank and pantry level. Finally, you will provide critical recommendations for elevating the implementation and monitoring of healthy food access initiatives in our partner network. Join the cause today to shape the future of nutritious food access in Ohio! Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .


*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 , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Hunger , Health .

Skills : Leadership , Communications , Public Health , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Business/Entrepreneur .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Hunger & Health Associate-OH Association of Foodbanks

Program Start/End Date
06/03/2024 - 06/02/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2024 To 06/03/2024

Contact	Carrie Dennis
100 E Broad St
Columbus OH 43215
6142214336
Cdennis@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	98707


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