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[Title] A Primer on the Restaurant Meals Program in California, Preventing… [Author] Samantha Hodges [Year] 2012 [Publication Type] Field Reports [Community Focus] Advocates (including legal advocates) [Location] California, Domestic, Sacramento [Description] A Primer on the Restaurant Meals Program in California, Preventing Hunger Among the Elderly, Disabled & Homeless in the Golden State is a report that aims to… Read more [Affiliation] Emerson Fellow [Body] 
Primer the Restaurant Meals Program California Preventing Hunger Among Elderly Disabled Homeless Golden State Samantha Hodges Bill Emerson National Fellow February This primer was created partnership with following organizations Western Center Law and Poverty httpwwwwclporg leads fight courts counties capital secure housing healthcare strong safety net for lowincome Californians opened its doors midst nations War joint legal clinic USC UCLA Loyola Schools Congress cut off federal financial support programs like Today Centers cutting edge advocacy litigation educational work are supported private donations foundation grants attorney fee awards receives funding Sacramento Housing Alliance httpsachousingallianceorg The SHA formed incorporated advocates services amenities communities color homeless people Originally focused homelessness has long worked range issues including transit food access redevelopment community banking other serves metropolitan region Yolo Sutter Yuba Placer Dorado Counties works make more affordable families advocating mixed income educating about providing technical assistance developments forefront greater promote policies that create eliminate barriers production Congressional httpwwwhungercenterorg CHC nonprofit domestic international hunger priority policymakers government raise new generation leaders against poverty Our mission train inspire who end advocate public world strive leader movement ensure basic human right all nurture innovative inspiring act change agents bridging gap between grassroots efforts national policy provide nutritious culturally appropriate accomplish this through our coalition two leadership development Fellows Mickey Leland International Dear Allies Fight Against proud release which will improve understanding implementation Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs SNAP restaurant meals option vision began when came under attack Spring state legislation proposed ban use Though not successful program still largely misunderstood underutilized tool reducing among most vulnerable RMP longstanding federally approved enables elderly disabled only members these groups their benefits they already qualify lowcost restaurants authorized address special needs often find difficult impossible store prepare home have place safely implemented states discretion encouragement USDA Food Services Region Office early implementer recipients just rest Americans struggle daily smart dietary selections small budget For some challenge complicated inability carry heavy bags groceries open jars knife stand periods complete tasks preparing own seem mundane burden can even refrigeration healthy foods sanitary increases options achieving goal doesnt reduce publicprivate very unique population finding increasingly serve traditional charitable Some critics object citing available purchase low nutritional value However criticism ignores apply participate meet certain criteria unable meal unacceptable alternative adopted cannot overcome forced miss unhealthy anyone They choice purchasing prepared where beginning menu labeling laws tools help them select Throughout misrepresented effort expand claim intended Its important set record straight gross below line time many struggling put table should extolling virtues prevent expansion hope toolkit helps others understand encourages into Sincerely Jessica Bartholow represents hard expertise commitment entire antihunger Without generosity knowledge would been able document Special Thanks Adrienne Yancey County San Diego Health Human Agency wwwsdcountycagovhhsa Anastasia Dodson Welfare Directors Association wwwcwdaorg Andrea Bricker Beth Sloane Department Aging wwwagingcagov Colleen Rivecca Anthony Foundation wwwstanthonysforg Daniel Conway wwwcalrestorg Ecaterina Burton Alameda Community Bank wwwaccfborg Edith Martinez River City wwwrivercityfoodbankorg Elena Berman Carol Johnson Marys Oakland wwwstmaryscenterorg Frank Tamborello Action Los Angeles wwwhungeractionlaorg Jamie Almanza Bay Area wwwbayareacsorg Jennifer Tracy Coalition wwwsandiegohungercoalitionorg Jeremy Rosen Homelessness wwwnlchporg Amelia Birtwhistle wwwwclporg Kara Bush Grocers wwwcagrocerscom Katherine Buckovetz Michelle Greenwood Dana McQuary Santa Clara Social Svcs wwwsccgovorg Lilia Erviti Lino Rios Public wwwladpssorg Lotta ClementeTorres Leo OFarrell Francisco wwwsfgovorg Paula Jones Policy Council Manager wwwsfdphorg Rapone Anderson Mike Papin wwwcdsscagov Rosanne Stephenson wwwcdphcagov Sabrina Hamm Class Sheila DanehyOakes wwwalamedasocialservicesorg Stephanie Nishio Banks wwwcafoodbanksorg Susan Clark Columbia wwwcolumbiaorg Steve Diaz Network wwwcangressorg Vicki OBrien Nancy Scheiber wwwdhawebsaccountynet Kendra Bridges Tyrone Buckley Bob Erlenbusch Sandra Hamameh wwwsachousingallianceorg Most valuable thoughtfulness countless Cal Fresh interviewed during research whose voices opinions included throughout information contact jbartholowwclporg shodgeshungercenterorg explore ending experiencing country Director jrosennlchporg Table Contents Introduction Option That Reduces Insecurity Participation History Meal Populations Limits Charitable Feeding Skipped Emergency Providers Stretched Limit Loaves Fishes Dining Room Implementation Restaurants CalFresh Recipients Advocates VII Conclusion Appendices Note piece contain client stories guide offer comprehensive account several from vantage point various stakeholders review regulations inform decisions offered within referred project originally conceived unmet Californias residents allows Just debate erupted Critiques wrought inaccuracies rules challenged whether allowed setting ignore critiques disservice those rely avoid addressing while first foremost exists administrators implement locations taken added defending safe order adequately explain begins description problem role modern day technologies used deliver Additionally explores question how insecurity impacts health outcomes eligible httpwwwersusdagovBriefingFoodSecuritystats_graphshtm million were living fourth consecutive annual increase number sluggish economy numbers expected continue rise need social consequences One troubling implications rising prevalence households insecure security defined consistent adequate active key good quality life percent American year one three had translates reduced intake disrupted eating patterns report Progress found costs nation least billion due lost economic productivity poor avoidable care cost feeding does include countrys largest nutrition approximately alone expanded far less than entitlement respond arise known provides noincome applicants must incomes Federal Line FPL nationally United States Agriculture administered CDSS county departments currently July participated but participants increased dramatically since Great Recession FFY over directly spent remaining administrative According Census Bureaus Measure counts kept out lessened severity millions bad times necessary survival Over course lifetime children reside household Fiftyone adults enrolled sometime ages also ensures demand remains steady tough every generates activity Since distributed using Electronic Benefits Transfer EBT technology purchases made USDAapproved retailers items nonfood such diapers napkins vitamins law makes exception chosen enroll populations America Suffering All Pay October httpwwwcalfreshcagov httpwwwfnsusdagovsnap guidelines Level issued annually family contiguous District httpaspehhsgovpoverty httpwwwdsscagov httpwwwcwdaorglinkschsaphp DFA November httpwwwfnsusdagovoramenuPublishedsnapFILESParticipationReachingpdf httpwwwfnsusdagovoramenuPublishedsnapSNAPPartStatehtm SNAPFood stamp monthly participation Research Centerhttpfracorgreportsandresourcessnapfoodstampmonthlyparticipationdata Basics Budget Priorities January Effective Efficient Dorothy Rosenbaum InputOutput Multiplier Model Stimulus Effects Economic Service httpwwwfnsusdagovsnapebt extent contrary suggests association obesity studies primarily adult women men further confounding identify connection And examining control thereby introducing selection bias considerable limitation because associated overweight especially high rates Furthermore there evidence any relationship uniform age gender raceethnicity varies depending local prices too surprising given disparities exist based factors race ethnicity trends changing stress may benefit link making challenging navigate levels experienced Perhaps SNAPs costly problems diabetes heart disease depression shows clear birth weight defects iron deficiency anemia frequent colds stomachaches developmental risk serious detrimental wellbeing addition limited resources choose medication postpone preventive needed medical forgo diets diabetic exacerbates compromises expensive physician encounters emergency room visits hospitalizations suggested restricting consumers might combat There rationale practicality potential effectiveness approach restricts exploring impact restrictions Researchers University CaliforniaDavis concluded possible discouraging higher impractical ineffective strategy But separate concern suggesting strategies aimed uniquely keeping normal streams decisionmaking commerce bear justifying targeting written choices excessive characterize segments society basis singling imposing Despite stereotypes spend budgets unwisely predominantly shown middleincome likely eat fact parents say Facts Offers Temporary Help Half entering months persons went years older diverse regard White AfricanAmerican Hispanic classified unknown Approximately onethird earned vast majority receive cash welfare Review Strategies Bolster Role Improving well Security Available httpfrac orgwpcontentuploadsSNAPstrategiespdf Davis study fastfood dining popular middle rather lowest httpwwwucdmcucdavisedupublish newsnewsroom Share Strength Dinnertime Report LowIncome Families Efforts Plan Shop Cook Healthy Million individuals themselves driving factor behind decision qualifying Under nonprepared few exceptions rule live choses allowing authority establish give allow hot Memorial Domestic Relief Act availability extended participating Arizona Florida Michigan Rhode Island ProgramEligible People ways appliances physical abilities Simply absence complicates SNAPeligible recipient afforded certified nourished foodsafe environment welcomes presence opposed isolation streets looking shoulder creatively addresses hardtoreach therefore defines she Receives disability blindness payments Income SSI retirement governmental agency considered permanent annuity Railroad Retirement Medicare veteran totally permanently housebound regular aid attendance surviving spouse child receiving Worklimiting disabilities Within subgroup workingage Households incur prevented employment both caretakers member labor force highest rate Increasing way economically httpfracorgreportsandresourcessnapfoodstampmonthlyparticipationdata httpwwwfnsusdagovsnaprulesLegislationhistoryPL_htm wwwebtprojectcagovrestaurantmealsaspx httpwwwersusdagovAmberwavesfebruaryFindingsDisabilityhtm Lowincome seniors lower nutrient intakes hospitalization mortality Nationally ten misinformation stigma around application process Supplementary Payment SSP From served recent enrollment data sharing service agencies administer Administration standardized telephonic signatures selfverification shelter expenses waiver facetoface interviews signed giving applying having shared office Once method awareness save burdens caseworkers publication published Senior Citizens noted adding subsidies Eligibility eligibility citizenship status maximum allowable subject wwwsnapstepusdagov Opportunity Boost CalFreshCalifornia Karpilow Reed Chamberlain Shimada Module Understanding Policies Women Institute Kerry Birnbach CCWRF fixed sleep night includes hotel congregate halfway house someone else you days usually doorway lobby bus station hallway subway Conference Mayors Task Force respondents provided relevant September August across survey cities average six reporting Children frequently without homes rated worst Across last needing did Because beds shelters thirds turn away Officials expect next substantial city expects same rights housed face additional accessing These Lack transportation Barriers caused mental illness mailing telephone communication worker andor documentation collateral contacts verify identity residency determined card lack necessities preparations cooking utensils clean water heat cool Like areas grocery stores leave things shop While urban soup kitchens five week rural Advantage Card Visit Client Website wwwebtcagov delivered debit system mitigate redeeming improves efficiency integrity cards types example CalWORKs via single pay cardholder simply slides pointofsale POS device convenient reduces sometimes positive effects extend beyond Others governments institutions taxpayers redeemed CFR definition individual Christina Murphy Family Survey December Stamps Rights hit front pages newspapers blogs discussed real meaningful alternatives facilities argued could statements assumptions misperception funded afford per capacity customers Below excerpts directors centers established narratives remind essential contributor safetynet reach positioned effective preventing missed secured Founded hungry charity neither solicits nor accepts money millionth contrast experience Sister Libby Fernandez Executive month serving guests More extra feed little places actually Not everyone come You take light rail dollars youre biking thats mean arent attached ideal Maybe something token nearest Subway after here Monday Friday existing theres definitely best full always training whats donated variety Willpower your never judge much butter plate get organization perfect reality talking presented Your present When dont know coming better Count Steps Forward spirit Francis Assisi heal clothe lift spirits flourish committed gateway reclaiming sense dignity progressing towards stability Legislative Advocate complements supports economies otherwise gets wrongly categorized stamps beneficial RMPeligible cant Anthonys nongovernment existence now Weve seen grow started see complementary particularly situations cook Limited huge lot waiting bed until morning despite limitations treating brothers sisters respect want Theres shame type doing breaking down chance perspective Breaking connected exposing injustice Which Participate meaning each determines wants interested submit proposal approval Currently going Board Supervisors four working manager assistants mostly paperwork permits insurance liability license FNS staff vendor sure complying displaying decal designed Early clients paper identification indicate countys then built functionality automatically sends letter directing list website notifies Vendor longer proof Looking back launched businesses wanted part After advertising improved turned jobs neighborhoods During recession heard closed Responding critique drives fast stated focusing menus establishing large nowhere trying what advice considering adoption advices consider online form inquiries streamline connect chambers associations assist outreach Total Percentage Number Percent Additional Activity generated Supervisor required plan requires Memorandum MOU administering fall obtain MOUs Interview conducted phone extensive pilot before fully statewide TorresClemente great pursuing Torres Clemente manages oversight her IDs business licenses ratings selects informs checks rectified resubmit score wonders street legitimately Where buy really believe deterrent trafficking merchants compelling case elected officials swayed couple editorials Emphasize spectrum acknowledge ethnically sign forth conveniently located tip scales USDAFNS demographic analysis Environmental completed authorization submitted material sheet signage outlines plans sit conduct coded Danehy Oakes said indicated Part landscape gives wouldnt Countyo person says reasons success coordinated request helped landed ears board supervisors Nadia Lockyer clearly understood became champion moved hearing experiences got slow start concerned guidance ACIN limits spouses Prior police abiding think What liabilities decide sticking points Ive talked With hire devotes notes pushing unclear questions comes standards knows prioritizes healthier unsure DHA current defining approves applications deny send feds proceeding Were position approve takes realist stance looked somewhere Thats decided pursue biggest getting bureaucracy submitting papers putting together Also employee turnover note simplified workers Second Harvest side once unveil widely Administrators suggest easier contract renewal period customer traffic feel helping needy negative comment recently farmers markets vendors aggressive short Safeways corporate Much Claras goes ons win department conducting directed feasibility DHHS reviewed running March realized chapter idea CRA keep materials final forward negotiating Agreement outlining responsibilities vice versa appendix httpwwwsccgovorgportalsitessaagencychppathFvFSocialServicesAgencyDEPFDepartmentofEmploymentBenefit ServicesFFoodAssistanceCalFreshmore How Bureau Proposal requirements detailed Information Notices httpwwwdsscahwnetgovgetinfoacin pdfI_pdf httpwwwdsscahwnetgovlettersnoticesentresgetinfoacinI_pdf respectively websites links httpwwwladpssorgdpssrestaurant_mealspdfRestaurants_listpdf httpwwwdhawebsaccountynetFinancialdocumentsApprovedRestaurantListpdf httpwwwsfhsaorghtm httpwwwsccgovorgSCCdocsFEmploymentBenefitServicesDepartment ofDEPFattachmentsFSCD__enVendorInformationpdf visit httpwwwcdsscagovfoodstampscontacthtm Process Purchasing sent mastered informing CalWIN computer show participant encountered employees charged secret shopper sales tax industry tell accept enrolls identified code recertified reevaluated Why AntiHunger Asking indispensable pulse treated Disenfranchised fed almost responded discrimination kicked targets nasty comments patrons explains establishes protocols willing Carls near Civic Mohammed Safdar Owner Plaza managed past asking being forms werent took machine httpwwwebtprojectcagovrestaurantmealsaspx httpwwwfnsusdagovsnapapplicant_recipientseligibilityhtmspecial Farshid Haque Michele Watts Advice Make educated inviteonly roundtable recommend partner persistence She explained history bank amount traction quickly Although disagreed First pointed dialogue misses completely misperceptions prevail specifically begin incapacity reason isnt walking door RMPineligible Allowance Many SSISSP supplemental payment kitchen himher allocation allotments httpwwwssagovpolicydocs progdescssi_st_asstcahtml httpwwwssagovpubspdf Nonprofit sites worth Thai Development marketplace moderate whom sell East Hollywood area Through planning grant MAZON Jewish Response CDC authorize nonchain conversations LADPSS learned entity upcoming market style swiping central exchange tokens dollar hosting sensitivity trainings education workshop excited devastating consequence increasing prevention alleviation furthers ensuring ignored sector Ultimately strengthened expanding wake coffee donuts caseworker interviewers wont cold sandwiches nice theyll charge cents fees Dont rid Mark name Ron old native Reno laid handy Hot liquor breakfast dinner Everybody love ignorant truth wet mix warm realize appetite affected situation See camp tolerance folks junk anywhere enough Theo Former Assistant Solano Billy mail carrier DHL unemployment run savings ran applied General couldnt rent maybe shut half Safeway stay hotels told Politicians job look Let hearts mouths Manny Appendix Frequently Asked Questions ClientsLos DPSS senior Disability Benefit Annuities Cash Immigrants CAPI Does logo displayed window ask Worker aside Only receipt showing balance Yes Will gratuity cover difference cashier transaction combined Before buying check call tollfree Customer TTY denied Need Central Two purpose voluntary component Are feesdues owner Can owned become happens changes ownership closes notify cancelled immediately previous owners NOT TRANSFERABLE heshe programmed processed similarly ATM handle EBTPOS TYY portion site equipment placed district offices partners accessed display reimbursed fortyeight hours Three Sample CONTRACTOR shall lunch Lowcost Discounted Advertised combination sale priced creed religion origin ancestry height sex sexual preference marital Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome HIV AIDSHIV Civil collect System post manner prescribed COUNTY general CONTRACTORs references nondiscrimination statues Incident event becomes occurred significant incidents borne bacteria cause nature exposed contracting Reports Contract occurrence prohibited charging uses alcoholic beverages abide regarding acceptance redemption Upon execution agreement Communal Facilities Form received copy certification contingent upon comply pertaining retail operations maintain operating permit either municipal term install software processor Participants calendar notification acknowledging Certification surrender hardware termination revocation delegate duties assign whole prior consent Any attempted delegation assignment COUNTYs void attempt subcontract performance express null constitute breach terms terminated Four ability purchased transactions constitutes listed above hereafter Contractor delineates Provide Low Prices non equal discounted specials saleprices charges taxes Verify reflects patron Accept responsible obtaining transact accepted iii Prohibit provider indoor seating Post notice reference statutes expires suspended revoked Contractors valid expiration suspense return Maintain subcontractor subcontractors subcontractorsother designees compliant provisions ordinances Document complaints involving pertinent incident followup investigation steps resolve complaint circumstance Reported foodborne contagions illnesses threat facility damage etc Indemnify defend hold harmless appointed officers designated arising acts omissions related demands claims actions expert witness expense party insured limit agreed specifics coverage Abide political belief orientation kind condition protected classes retaliation opposition harassment tolerated compliance Disabilities ADA confidentiality except directives relating notified aware disclose maintained storage shredded disposal recycled Authorize providers monitor noncompliance events require corrective however exceed thirty date Non Cause Termination Immediate circumstances failure conditions fails Changes governing Loss immediate action addressed ________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Store Corporate Operations Manage Address _____________________________________________ Employer Contacts Five Regulations Concerning Manual Procedures MPP section Section instituting documents definitions reflect Identify entered Certify Draft publicity Develop Quality Assurance Monitoring operation draft detailing obligations iEnsuring Indicator Code consortium cardholders iiinform names prohibit inclusion price posting notifying zip location relation strongly evaluate recommended developing content conjunction develop informational emphasizing selecting advertise denial modification define corrections resubmitted recognize funds Six meets qualifications optin learn enter Serves concessional advertised Authorized Approved Retailer Application Authorization fill Eligible Stamp obtained internet calling structure different company Taxpayer TIN photo ownersofficers Verification along Street Phone approximate retailer distinct building TID certifications collocated establishments
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