Yannick Vanderborght at Basic Income Ireland Summer Forum June 2014
Basic Food Outreach Forum
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Basic Food Outreach ForumJanuary 2014
WithinReach Healthy Connections
Basic Food Outreach Forum (BFOF)
• This is a platform for King County agencies who enroll clients in the Basic Food (food stamps) program to meet and network – Discuss common issues and strategies to
promote Basic Food enrollment.
• We meet quarterly and partner with DSHS staff to bring you up to date information on Basic Food related topics.
Visit the BFOF webpage
http://www.parenthelp123.org/professionals/basic-food-outreach-forum
Agenda8:30-8:45 Welcome and Introductions
Liz Snow, Mira Hattal & Maricruz Sanchez, WithinReach
8:45-9:00 Working with Seniors
Maricruz Sanchez & Mira Hattal, WithinReach
9:00-9:30 Senior Meal Programs Lara Okoloko, Wallingford Community Senior Center
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-10:15 Fresh Bucks Program Description & Pike Place Market Cooking Classes for Seniors Miranda Severns, Pike Market Foundation
10:15-11:00 DSHS Updates: Cyndi Joyce, DSHS
11:00-11:20 Summer Meals: Rebekah Liebermann, UWKC
Working with Seniors: Icebreaker & Introductions
• Break into groups of 5• Take a couple minutes to for everyone to introduce
themselves and share which organization you’re from. Take 10 minutes to discuss the following two topics:• What kind of challenges have you faced with getting seniors
interested in Basic Food?• What barriers do you see in your community that keep seniors
from accessing adequate nutrition?
Select 3 key issues you identified together to share with the larger group
THANK YOU!
Please Contact us with Questions or Comments:
Liz SnowHealthy Connections Program Manager
[email protected] Maricruz Sanchez
Outreach and Enrollment Specialist (Bilingual Spanish)[email protected]
Mira HattalIn-Person Outreach & Enrollment Lead