Hartford Food Policy

Hartford Advisory Commission on Food Policy, promoting sustainable, healthy food for all in Hartford since 1991

[Hartford Food Policy @HartFoodPolicy]

Hartford Advisory Commission on Food Policy February Newsletter - details for this week's meeting, Hartford Good Food Awardee profile, news
https://t.co/6jiDBtpgLm

[Hartford Food Policy @HartFoodPolicy]

Check out our January newsletter - https://t.co/v1iGabYkSq

[Black Lives Matter 860 (Hartford CT) 🍉 @blm860]

Massachusetts just did universal free school meals.

It’s now a matter of racial equity for CT to do it as well.

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Congress must fully #FundWIC in the Final FY 2024 Spending Package. Use @fractweets Letter to the Editor to spread the word about the need to fully #FundWIC! https://t.co/HSJaqq7eqE

[Health Equity CT @HealthEquityCT]

Study: Food insecurity in US dropped during the pandemic: “child tax credits, stimulus checks, and SNAP expansion provided a buffer for low-income adults.” @CIDRAP

https://t.co/RlCrVVrgZH

[End Hunger Connecticut! @EndHungerCT]

¡Protegiendo sus beneficios de SNAP! No seas víctima del robo de tarjetas. Los estafadores estan aumentando, robando millones en asistencia alimentaria crítica. Desliza el dedo para aprender cómo mantener tus beneficios seguros y lee el artículo completo en nuestra página

[End Hunger Connecticut! @EndHungerCT]

🔐 Don't fall victim to card skimming. Scammers are on the rise, stealing millions in critical food assistance. Swipe through to learn how to keep your benefits secure and read the full article on our news page: https://t.co/79lVj3J0pe info via @ctdss #safetytips #endhungerct

[DataHaven Connecticut Data Hub @ctdata]

Economic difficulty and food insecurity rose in #Connecticut in 2022, and remained higher in 2023. The end of the 2021 expanded #ChildTaxCredit, and rising housing and food costs, help explain this trend. Economic insecurity is higher among women and LGBTQ+ adults. #genderequity

[Hartford Food Policy @HartFoodPolicy]

Join us for the #Hartford Good Food Awards Nov. 15 at 5:30 at Fire by Forge! Join in this celebration of Hartford food & farm advocates creating a just, sustainable #foodsystem – see event details & RSVP here: https://t.co/YdfKi1jNnF

[End Hunger Connecticut! @EndHungerCT]

We implore Congress to:
1️⃣ Pass a budget decision before the extension expires 2️⃣ Fully #FundWIC projections 3️⃣ Oppose harmful changes to SNAP to maintain the supports that so many friends and neighbors in CT and across the country depend on to survive #SNAPMatters #endhunger

[NRCS_CT @NRCS_CT]

USDA encourages #urban producers, innovative #producers, & other stakeholders to submit comments/virtually attend a virtual public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Ag & Innovative Production on Nov. 29, 1-3 PM. Register at https://t.co/9yUIyjJu6c

[End Hunger Connecticut! @EndHungerCT]

📣📝✔️ Municipal Election Day is right around the corner. You can be an anti-hunger advocate in your city/town with these 5 easy steps!

#endhungerct #endhungerct #feedamerica #hartfordconnecticut #votevotevote #connecticutlife #volunteerwork #schoolmealsforallct

[End Hunger Connecticut! @EndHungerCT]

Are you a member of an immigrant or mixed status family in Connecticut interested in applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits? Give us a call at 866-874-SNAP (7627). Our SNAP Call Center Associates are ready and eager to help you. #endhungerct

[Hartford Food Policy @HartFoodPolicy]

Join us for the #Hartford Good Food Awards Nov. 15 at 5:30 at Forge City Works! Join in this celebration of Hartford food & farm advocates creating a just, sustainable #foodsystem – see event details & RSVP here: https://t.co/YdfKi1jNnF

[Hartford Health Initiative @Hfdhealthus]

Hartford Health Initiative has an open position for Senior Project Associate. For more information visit: https://t.co/70u4f81J22. #whoshiringwednesday

[CTFoodSystemAlliance @CTFoodSystem]

Next week the Eastern CT Regional Food System Partnership hosts a convo with Hands on Hartford Program Director Molly Reynolds & author Mark Bittman about pay-what-you-can restaurants as a strategy for community food security! Online & free! https://t.co/b1Cfzo5ept

[Livable Future @livablefuture]

Since the last farm bill, the USDA has spent more than $50 million to support food production in cities and suburbs, but the programs might only last for a while. https://t.co/pUfUdLmgcQ

[CT NOFA @CTNOFA]

Are you a farmer? Do you struggle to afford your health insurance premiums/deductible? Do you have a health insurance policy that doesn’t really meet your needs Our friends at the New CT Farmer Alliance would love to hear from you. https://t.co/6EiufstXCp

[UConn Extension @UConnExtension]

🌲 Implementing a just Urban and Community Forestry program means addressing inequitable distributions of public tree coverage and actively working towards alleviating climate and economic constraints. 🌍🌱 Learn more at: https://t.co/Q76OFeRBCs🌿

[Charter Oak Health, Inc. @The_Charter_Oak]

Charter Oak is proud to participate in the 13th OMW Annual Community Health & Wellness Fair in partnership with the City of Hartford Department of Families, Children, Youth & Recreation!

Our mobile van & team will be present providing health screenings, resources & giveaways!