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Four- Pronged Strategy
Four- Pronged Strategy
Convening of the Collective Voice: Bringing voices together to impact public and funder understanding of the consumer experience and cooperate on building and strengthening food security in Manatee County.
Data Sharing and Coordination: Ensuring everyone has the information they need, when they need it.
Build Capacity for Seamless Systems: Collaborating for better coordination and exploring integration of health and human services to address root causes of food insecurity.
Resourcing System Innovation: Seeking innovative solutions and expanded funding for the Food Security Network's challenges.
2025-2026 Focus
2025-2026 Focus
Convening the Collective Voice
Convening the Collective Voice
Manatee County’s Food Insecurity Crisis
1 in 8 are unsure where their next meals is coming from
Hunger + access to affordable, nutritious food amid rising costs
Impossible tradeoffs (gas in the car or food tonight)
Unexpected crises
Our Approach: Solutions in Action
Address the root causes
Deliver food where it’s needed
Center lived experience
How the Network Makes a Difference
50+ organizations
Community-powered models
Solutions are built with, not just for, the people we serve
Building Capacity for Seamless Systems
Building Capacity for Seamless Systems
Objectives:
Identify and engage 100 families through existing, trusted food network relationships.
Deploy Navigators to meet with families, assess food needs, and ensure reliable access to nutrition for 90 days.
Coordinate wraparound support for families facing additional hardships.
Document family experiences and outcomes, working with evaluators to track progress over six months.
Use pilot insights to refine and scale a long-term food security and support strategy.
Governance
Governance
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