Latest News from New Orleans' Food Policy Advisory Committee

 

FPAC January 2021 General Meeting will be held this Thursday January 14 from 2PM to 3PM via zoom. We will keep the meeting open from 3-3:30PM for additional conversations and connections for those that are interested. Meeting link:     https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82782869669 FPAC General Meeting dates for the coming year are as follows: March 11, 2021 May 13, 2021 FPAC's Food Access Chart (view below) is available as hard copies (other languages available) and as a PDF download on the FPAC website. Food Access Resource Portal Food Access Chart (PDF) FPAC is currently looking for a new Vice Chair to replace Marianne Cufone, who became Chair in September. Our current and outgoing Chair, Antonio Alonzo, has written a letter to FPAC members and partners asking for a new Vice Chair to step forward, or be nominated. If you are interested in this role, or learning more, please email Elisa Munoz. Thank you Antonio for your service to FPAC these many years! We are pleased to inform you that our COVID-19 Food System Response Survey is officially live! LINK: https://is.gd/nolafoodsystem Please take the time to fill out the survey and share it with your working groups.  The project is a food system “census” that aims to record the changes in the New Orleans food system during and resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. We will be gathering data from all sectors (production, distribution, consumption and access, waste and recovery) of the food system, and we wish to collect data from your establishment. We want to use this information to positively shape the future of food access in New Orleans and to connect our communities to resources that will help them survive during these times of crisis. Access the survey here: LINK: https://is.gd/nolafoodsystem Please share in your networks. When sharing the survey, please be sure to copy Chris (chris@nolafoodpolicy.org) so that we can keep a record of who we have contacted. Thank you for helping us advocate for the policies and changes you need!

Senior hotline now available for food assistance questions.   Are you or someone you know over the age of 60 and looking for food assistance? We are here to help! There are many food assistance programs that you may be eligible for. We are here to give you all of the information you need to apply. Call the hotline at (504) 345-8437 for assistance Hours of Operation: Monday 9:00am-11:00am Tuesday-Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm Please leave a message with your name and number if the line is busy or you receive no answer.

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