Description
ACS Technologies understands that food insecurity is a growing concern and that people in our communities are sometimes struggling to consistently get access to healthy foods. This article offers 9 ways that congregations can be part of the solution, providing overviews about programs such as food pantries, food bank partnerships, community meals, and creating emergency food kits, and actionable advice about advocating for food security policies.
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Practical Applications
- Establish a task force within your congregation that is focused on community outreach for those with food insecurity. With this team, choose one idea from this list, explore the possibility together, create a step-by-step implementation plan, and get it rolling in your community.
- As a congregation, offer specific "weekend/holiday" food assistance for vulnerable students in your area. Begin by contacting your local school to identify which families might benefit from your program, assemble food bags with non-perishable, nutritious, and easy-to-store items, then mobilize a small team of people to distribute the bags.
