Food Security/Access

June 9, 2023

Designing a Produce Prescription Program (PRx) to Address Food Insecurity in the Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ Population of King County, WA

This project examined how a produce prescription program (PRx) could be developed to address the highest risk of food insecurity and chronic disease in the Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ community in King County. Partnered with the United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance (UTOPIA) to conduct a community health needs assessment and develop a concept model to…

Providing Medically Tailored Meals to Older Adults with Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels

Sound Generations works to address the unique needs of the aging community in King County, Washington, by connecting older adults to community resources and providing food security, transportation, health and wellness, and assistance services. The organization’s Meals on Wheels (MOW) service targets the issue of food insecurity by delivering nutritious meals to residents aged 60…

Nutrition Education with Hunger Intervention Program

Partnered with Hunger Intervention Program and their mission to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County to provide nutrition education and cooking demonstrations to children and adults at schools, farmers markets, and cafes. Community Partner: Hunger Intervention Program

Community-Informed Strategic Plan for Healthy Food Access in King County

Worked with the Washington State Department of Health’s Healthy Eating Active Living Program (HEAL) to review two community engagement reports (HEAL Evaluation Final Report 2022 and Food Insecurity in King County 2023), extract community feedback, evaluate potential recommendations, and write a report detailing recommendations for HEAL to prioritize in the next 3-5 years.

Tukwila Village Farmers Market Cookbook

Completed a recipe booklet for the Tukwila Village Farmers Market featuring flexible, affordable recipes that center on produce available at the market (which is SNAP Market Match eligible). The booklet is intended to support marketgoers in their exploration of new ingredients, recipes, and produce in order to build upon their current family favorites. Community Partner:…

May 17, 2023

Teen Feed: Trauma and Food, Notes for Meals

Created a handout outlining food texture, taste, spice, and digestion aids to consider during meals with Teen Feed clients who have experienced trauma. This handout was informed by the documented association between trauma and eating behaviors or GI intolerance both in literature and through qualitative interviews with Teen Feed and local meal programs. Community Partner:…

May 4, 2023

Nutritious and Tasty: Teen Feed Volunteer Guide to Feeding Adolescents

Using Teen Feed client feedback and behavioral research, created a guide to help volunteers create satisfying, nutritional meals for the organization’s teen clients. Provides easy options for adding flavor to foods, simple ways to increase nutrient density, and a few recipes and meal examples.

How to Talk About Food: A Guide for Teen Feed Volunteers

Drafted a simple document for Teen Feed volunteers and staff on how to talk with teens about food without communicating harm. Encourages client-facing workers to avoid labels, limit personal commentary, and to refrain from interfering with each individual’s approach to “normal” eating.

Teen Feed: Foods to Choose From to Create Balanced Meals

Created a short document providing a list of healthy foods falling under the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as well as example meals tailored to various dietary patterns (e.g., vegetarianism, veganism, gluten-free, etc.).

A Visual Adaptation of the HER Guidelines Table for Teen Feed Volunteers

Developed an “at-a-glance” version of the Healthy Eating Research (HER) Guidelines Table with example images of foods within the categories of “often”, “sometimes”, or “rarely” to help Teen Feed volunteers offer balanced meal options for their guests.

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