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In the news: "A new Syracuse program to stretch the food budget for produce can lead to better health."
On January 18th, 2022, SOFSA attended a launch event for the Double Up Food Bucks program at the Salt City Market location of the Syracuse Cooperative Market . We were joined by representatives from the American Heart Association, Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter's office and staff from the Syracuse Cooperative Market. The event began with Jeremy DeChario, General Manager for the Syracuse Cooperative Market, introducing the Double Up Food Bucks program. Jeremy highlighted how he
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Jul 16, 20212 min read
In the news: "Central New York project asks kids 'What does nutrition security mean to you?' "
The Nutrition Security Photo Voice Project asked young Central New Yorkers, ranging in age from 5 to 17-year-old, to document what nutrition security and nutrition insecurity mean to them. Participants from the Syracuse chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. took photos and videos of their experiences with nutrition.
May 26, 20211 min read
In the news: "Pivoting Policy, Programs and Partnerships: Food Policy Councils' Responses to the Crises of 2020"
A recent interview with Nel Gaudé on their work with SOFSA by Brandon Dyer in the Syracuse University News.
May 3, 20211 min read
In the news: "Graduate Student Works With Food Policy Council to Combat Rising Food Scarcity Due to COVID"
A recent interview with Nel Gaudé on their work with SOFSA by Brandon Dyer in the Syracuse University News.
Mar 9, 20211 min read
In the news: "Lender Center Fellows Following Weissman’s Vision for Food Justice"
Article by Matt Michael, published February 9, 2021 in the Syracuse University News on Lender Fellowship to support SOFSA in advancing food justice in Syracuse and Beyond.
Feb 9, 20211 min read
In the news: "COVID-19 pandemic increases need for food programs in Syracuse"
A recent article by Morgaine McIlhargey in The News House highlighted the ways in which local organizations including the Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance have been grappling with food insecurity exacerbated by the pandemic.
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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