Helping Hands for the Homeless: Information about Food Assistance Programs Dedicated to the Homeless

Provides an overview of homelessness and food insecurity,
discussing the benefits and barriers associated with creating a food program
for the homeless.  Various food programs in the United States are
highlighted as examples, and resources for starting food programs for the
homeless are provided.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify the correct definition of homelessness
  • List some of the most prominent causes of homelessness
  • Describe the link between homelessness and food insecurity
  • Summarize the possible benefits of creating a food program for the
    homeless
  • Explain the barriers that are associated with creating a food
    program for the homeless
  • Compare and contrast varying examples of food programs for
    the homeless that are well established within Southern Arizona as well as on a
    national level

 

Target Audience: 
Dietitians, Social Workers, Case Managers

 

Duration:  ~ 30 min.

 

Continuing Education Information:  0.5 CECH for CHES

 

Format:  Web-based
Training, Self-study

 

Created/Updated:  6/22/16

Authors/Presenters:

  • Lauren Kemmer, BS

  • Jennie Altman, BS

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