NRV Food Access Report Oct 2019

THR I VE : NEW R I VER VAL LEY FOOD ACCESS NETWORK

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Thrive Priorities

The network strengthens connections both within and across counties to help address common challenges to food access. Together we have the opportunity to:

Expand partnerships with local producers , community gardens , and gleaning organizations to increase the fresh food available within the system . D E V E L O P B E T T E R WA Y S T O T R A N S P O R T , P R E S E R V E A N D S H A R E F R E S H F OO D S .

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Improve the storage capacity of fresh foods .

Improve the distribution of fresh and prepared food .

I N C R E A S E E D U C A T I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R B O T H F OO D A C C E S S O R G A N I Z A T I O N S A N D T H E I R C L I E N T S .

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Create a common list of food access organizations .

Develop educational and fundraising resources to support food access organizations .

Provide training and resources to enhance the work of organizations and health outcomes of clients with an eye towards self - sufficiency .

R E D U C E C O S T O F P U R C H A S E D F OO D B Y F OO D A C C E S S O R G A N I Z A T I O N S .

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Work with local retailers to secure wholesale or at cost pricing and to work with Feeding America SWVA to increase the consistency and reduce the price on core products .

I M P R O V E T H E F OO D D I S T R I B U T I O N S Y S T E M

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Create a food hub / distribution center in the NRV .