Feeding America San Diego Feeding Seniors Initiative San Diego Senior Needs Assessment
Latha Sathiyamoorthy
February 7, 2014
Acknowledgements
My sincere thanks to Elisabeth LandaJennifer SeneorAllyson DiazKloe UnruhKelcey EllisAll colleagues
Terminologies
Marginally food insecureThreat of hunger
Food insecure Risk of hunger
Very low food secure Face hunger
Introduction
Senior citizens (65+) in the United States↑15.1 % versus the total population’s 9.7 % (2000-10)↑ in poverty also doubled (15.9%)
Research on agencies and organizations dedicated in serving seniorsNationwide and San Diego CountyEnable FASD to make a decision on serving seniors
through direct-to-client program (Feeding Seniors Initiative)
ContinuePhase out
Background on Senior Hunger
United StatesIn 2011, 2.5 million households that were food
insecure included at least one seniorBy 2025, 3.9 million seniors will be at risk of
hunger (data from 2001-2005) California
Rate of risk of hunger among seniors was 5.44 percent (2001-2007)
6.21percent (2009)
9.5 percent (2011)
Background on Senior Hunger
San Diego (2004-2009)
Rate of risk of hunger among seniors was 6.00%
In California, the aging population is diverse and demands adequate and culturally appropriate nutrition services
Trends in Senior Food Insecurity
California (2001-2009) Age 40-49Threat of hunger – 18.56%Risk of hunger – 11.21%Facing hunger – 3.34% Age 50-59Threat of hunger – 16.61%
Risk of hunger – 9.65%
Facing hunger – 3.51%
Age 60+Threat of hunger – 12.90%Risk of hunger – 6.21%Facing hunger – 1.87%
Trends in Senior Food Insecurity
San Diego (2004-2009) Age 40-49Threat of hunger – 15.15%
Risk of hunger – 10.44%
Facing hunger – 3.18% Age 50-59Threat of hunger – 10.62%
Risk of hunger – 6.84%
Facing hunger – 3.01%
Age 60+Threat of hunger – 8.80%
Risk of hunger – 6.00%
Facing hunger – 2.23%
Trends in Senior Food Insecurity
Problems and Barriers
While senior hunger increased significantly in recent years Higher among those 40-59 years old
RecessionReduced salaries Ineligibility for SSI and MedicareLower SNAP participate rate
Young seniors (60-64) are more likely to be food insecure than older seniors
Senior Hunger and Health
Health and medical needs are higher Compromised when there is food insecurity
Study found that food insecure seniors have significantly lower intake of nutrients in their diet
2.33 times more likely to report poor health status
higher nutritional risk than food secure counterparts
Health outcomes between food insecure and food secure seniors of the same age group 60+ has marked differences
Senior Hunger and Health
Number of People Living in the Household
1 person 2 people 3 people0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
36
23
72%
4% 6%
Senior Clients Depending on FASD
Depend on FASD
Other distribution
90%
10%
Agencies Nationwide
Agencies combating senior hunger nationwide AARP Foundation Area Agency on Aging (AAA) National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) Aging and Independent Services (AIS) Feeding America (FA) Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) Other food banks
Agencies in San Diego
Agencies in San Diego serving seniors Escondido Senior
Community Center City of Carlsbad Heavens Windows Jewish Family Services Gary and Mary West Senior
Wellness Center Bayside Senior Community
Center
Glenner Center Angel’s Depot Salvation Army Kroc Center Brother Benno Foundation Poway Senior Community
Center Borrego Springs Senior
Center Meals-on-Wheels Greater
San Diego, Inc
Northeast County
Southeast County
North County
East County
South County
West County
Mid-City Downtown0
2
4
6
8
10
12
8
1
7
11
6
4
6
3
Number of Agencies Serving Seniors in SD County Regions
02000400060008000
10000120001400016000180002000022000240002600028000
135 1,400 370 200
12,000
3,600
660 1,000 70
6,000
940 375
26,148
Number of Seniors Served Monthly Through Meal Program
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Agencies Serving Seniors in San Diego County
Recommendations
The FASD LEAD Report 2013 has ranked Feeding America San Diego’s nutrition focus and services as excellentContinue to expand sourcing and distribution of
fresh produce in a reliable and cost effective wayContinue focus on child and family nutrition program
as a priority for food security
Recommendations
Expand relationships with partner agencies
Establish partnership with F3G non-profit organization to receive fish fillet and redistribute them to other partner agencies.
www.f3g.orghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crkc65iX_iA
Recommendations
Through Feeding Seniors Initiative Between 148 and 152 seniors fed each month
Escondido City Heights CDC areas Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego Inc.
To leverage available food resources and mobile pantry Senior clients could be transitioned to other agencies that
have extensive senior programs in the area And to establish partnership with those agencies Strengthen the relationship with current partner agencies
References
1. U.S Census Bureau. (2013).
2. AARP Foundation hunger Report. (2011). http://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/aarp_foundation/pdf_2011/AARPFoundation_HungerReport_2011.pdf pp134.
3. Ziliak, J.P & Gundersen, C. (2008). The Causes, Consequences, and Future of Senior Hunger In America. http://www.mowaa.org/document.doc?id=13.
4. Ziliak, J.P & Gundersen, C. (2011). Spotlight on food insecurity among senior Americans. http://www.nfesh.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Spotlight-on-Food-Insecurity-among-Senior-Americans-2011.pdf.
5. Lee, J.S & Frongillo, A. (2001). Nutritional and health consequences are associated with food insecurity among U.S. elderly persons. J Nutr. 131:1503-1509.
6. FASDLEADREPORT.pdf. June (2013).
7. Fish, Food, Feel Good. http://f3g.org/. Retrieved on 11/20/13.
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