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Strong City/Online SNAP Implementation & Mobilization
 
 
 
Grocery delivery has the potential to radically increase food access, but up until now it has catered almost exclusively to higher-income people. Baltimore City Health Department’s (BCHD) Baltimarket Program successfully advocated for the USDA to pilot online SNAP payments, thus overcoming one of the biggest barriers to using this tool to address food deserts. Three grocers will be operating the pilot in Baltimore. This position is sponsored by Strong City Baltimore in Baltimore, MD; and the VISTA member will serve with Baltimore City Health Department in Baltimore, MD. Strong City sponsors 30 VISTA projects at profit, government, and community organizations throughout Baltimore City and Maryland. Established in 1969 to help neighborhoods become safer, better places to live, Strong City's mission is to build and strengthen neighborhoods and people. Strong City will provide support to BCHD and the VISTA member throughout the year, including recruitment, training, resources, and professional development opportunities, and meetings.
 
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Member Duties : Project goal… VISTA project will increase access to healthy food by supporting the implementation of the USDA’s online SNAP pilot in Baltimore. The VISTA will: 1) Collaborate with 3 grocers to develop program policies and processes that maximize accessibility of online grocery ordering and delivery 2) Activate 200 Baltimore City residents and community-based organizations in a train-the-trainer learning network for online SNAP 3) Transition all 11 Baltimarket Virtual Supermarket program SNAP payments to be online, rather than in-person. For this VISTA assignment, we are seeking someone with a passion for social justice and an understanding of the role that racial discrimination plays in driving health disparities. We want someone who is a good listener and creative thinker, knows how to build consensus with a diverse group of people, and can create training materials for others to use.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger ,  Health ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Must Have Their Own Car . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Strong City/Online SNAP Implementation & Mobilization
Program Start/End Date
07/21/2017  -   07/20/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/20/2017  To  05/21/2017 
Contact Tina Foster
3503 N Charles St
Baltimore   MD   21218
4104350699
tfoster@strongcitybaltimore.org
www.strongcitybaltimor
Listing ID 73590

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