Monthly Archives: June 2014

One month in…

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I have been continuing contacting food pantries, and formulated a brief survey about their function so as to assess the need for services that can improve their function. I have constructed a spreadsheet for the data– it is slow going as many food pantries do not have web pages. The link above is for Lovin”Spoonfuls, one of the food rescue organizations I have met with. I am thinking this could be a good source of produce for pantries going forward, especially since Massachusetts has passed a ban on organic matter in the waste stream effective in 2015; meaning institutions and grocers will not be able to toss their surplus in the trash. I am learning alot and meeting a lot of interesting folks!
Jeanne

Working at the Massachusetts Dept of Public Health

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I have begun my practicum at the Dept of Public Health, working in the Community Health and Wellness division.  I am helping the Mass in Motion program develop a tool kit for food pantries in these communities and maybe for all the states’ food pantries, to help these entities better serve their clients, through more access to fresh produce, among other goals. I will continue to write about the progress.  Right now, I am learning about the Department and contacting the pantries to assess their needs.

Jeanne