W ashington State Basic Food Outreach Program - PowerPoint Presentation

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Washington State Basic Food Outreach Program

WESTERN WASHINGTON LEAD

EASTERN WASHINGTON LEAD

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AGENDA

What is the BFO programWithinReach Outreach Plan

People for People Outreach PlanContact Information and Questions

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Basic Food Outreach

GoalsReach out to eligible

people who are not currently participating in SNAP Share information about the benefits of

SNAP & help people make an informed decision about participating in the program. Assist people interested

in the program through the application process. Reduce barriers to enrollment.

Target Audience: Low-income individuals and families who are eligible but not currently participating in the SNAP program.

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SNAP Funding & Contracting

SNAP Outreach

AKA Basic Food Outreach

Eastern WA

BFO Master Contractor

Western WA

BFO Master Contractor

BFO Subcontractors

WithinReach

Sea Mar

PHSKC

Neighborcare…

BFO Subcontractors

Blue Mtn. Action Council

Loon Lake Food Bank

Rural Resources

Triumph Treatment ….

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Master Contractor Role

Help contractors develop Basic Food Outreach plans that align with the needs in their community.Advise contractors on how to establish reasonable & achievable performance targets for their goals.

Provide training & technical support.Liaison between DSHS and contractors, communicate outreach support requests and feedback.Monitor contractor performance, collect monthly reports, process invoicing.

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Western and Eastern Partners

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Western Washington Basic Food Outreach

Maricruz Sanchez – Coordinator, Healthy Connections

Liz Snow – Manager, Community & Systems

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Screen for eligibility (State Benefit Programs)

Application assistance & Follow-up to help get families enrolled

Free development screening 0 to 5 yearsStatewide database of resources

Spanish speaking staff and telephone interpreters – access to language line

ONE CALL or CLICK connects a family to RESOURCES that promote Health.

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Western WA partners

Asian Counseling and Referral ServiceCentral Kitsap Food Bank

Citrine HealthCommunity Action of Skagit CountyEatonville Family Agency

Homage Senior ServicesKing County 2-1-1

Korean Women’s AssociationLopez Island Family Resource CenterMulti Service Center

Neighborcare HealthOlympic Community Action

Opportunity Council Island CountyOpportunity Council Whatcom CountyPublic Health – Seattle & King CountyRefugee Women’s Alliance

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 304Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services

South Kitsap Helpline

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department

Thurston County Food Bank

United Way of Pierce County

WithinReach

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2017-2018 Basic Food OutreachContractor Activities

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Public Health Seattle King County

Materials Translation

Basic Food eligibility requirements flyer translated into Amharic.

Contractors can develop and/or translate outreach materials to better reflect the communities they are serving.

Public Health made it a goal to increase Basic Food participation through culturally specific and linguistically appropriate assistance.

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Social Media Campaigns

Educational platform

Widely promote community events

Wide net to reach agency supporters, potential clients, & other providers

Shareability

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United General District 304 – WIC Clinic

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Blog Post

by WithinReach

SNAP in the context of food support resources for kids in school

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Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)Focus Group

Purpose of the focus group:

To discuss the challenges clients experience in using their food benefits and to

educate clients about food budgeting. Findings:

Participants stated food benefits they receive often run

out within two weeks, which leaves them struggling for the remainder of the month.

Participants said that they go to specialty stores to buy their ethnic foods and meat products - due to religious and other cultural restrictions. Participants complained about high prices

and not being knowledgeable of the different stores

that they can go to shop for their food.

Participants were asked about

shopping

habits:

What

food do

you buy? Where

do

you shop? Do you make

a shopping

list? Do you use savings coupons? Do you budget for your family

on a monthly

basis?

Most respondents did not practice any money saving habits, except

one

who

had

accessed coupons but did not know what to do with them.

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ReWA Recommendations for Focus Group Attendees

The facilitator provided shopping tips & tools such as:

Signing up for free membership cards for in store savingsUsing in store coupons and mailed out coupons

Create an inventory of food supplies and develop a shopping list

Tips on how to focus on buying essential foods/only what is neededA map of where different shopping stores are located in their

areasSuggested visiting grocery stores in the area that may carry the specific meat and food products that they are accustomed to buying in a specialty store

Checking EBT balance and using this as a guide to budget grocery spending

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“It’s so useful to hear from DSHS and other organizations. I really appreciate the sharing that happens among everyone…It’s important that we share client stories and experiences as we continue to reduce stigma around Basic Food.”

Basic Food Education Forum

A platform for agencies enrolling clients in the Basic Food program

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Improving Lives Strengthening Communities

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1965 1975 1985 1995 2005 2009 2011 2016

Employment and Training

Special Needs Transportation

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Brokering Services

Greater Columbia 2-1-1 (GC 2-1-1)

2009 Basic Food Outreach Program

2011 Senior Nutrition – Meals on Wheels Program

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People For

People

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Partners

Blue Mountain Action Council

Chelan Douglas Community Action Community Action Council of Whitman CountyFrontier Behavioral Health- 211

Entiat Valley Community ServicesFamily Resource Center of Lincoln County

Greater Spokane Meals on WheelsLoon Lake Food Bank & Resource CenterPeople For People

Rural Resources2nd Harvest

Senior Life ResourcesSpokane Baptist AssociationTri Cities Community Health

Triumph Treatment Center

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Outreach

2-1-1- Target

Population

Connect to Food and other

Resources-WIN211 DatabaseBilingual Specialists

Total Basic Food application completed

January 1- Dec 31, 2017- 1295

1114 New Applications181 Renewals

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Outreach Activities

Senior NutritionPresentationsOutreach EventsMeetingsApplicationsFocus Groups

Material Dissemination

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Our New Year’s Resolution

All Children in Kittitas County Have Access to Healthy Food

The Basic Food Program Basic Food, previously called “food stamps”, is a USDA program that helps families and individuals increase their access to nutritious food. Eligible households receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card that looks just like a credit card!

Did you know… •Many people who receive Basic Food are employed. •Only your monthly gross income is considered. You can own your house and a car and still be eligible

•You don’t have to be a US citizen! Washington state pays the Basic Food benefits to legal immigrants who do not meet the citizen rules for the federal program. Call 2-1-1 today to talk with a local Information & Referral Specialist who can help you complete the application on the phone and prepare you for your phone interview. Your call is free and confidential. We look forward to assisting you!

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2nd Harvest

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Second Harvest: SNAP-Ed and Basic Food Outreach

Charitable food distribution hub in Eastern Washington since 1971, Second Harvest strives to increase healthy food access for people who need it most.

Hunger solution centers in Spokane and Pasco supply donated food to 220 partner food banks, meal sites and other programs in 21 Eastern Washington countiesSecond Harvest provides 61,000 meals per day to thousands of low-income and predominantly SNAP-eligible people in Eastern Washington.

Nutrition education and other interventions to improve food security are priorities.

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Second Harvest- SNAP ED & BFOP

That’s why it made sense for Second Harvest to join SNAP-Ed subcontractors to help move the needle in fresh produce consumption in regions 1 and 2. With its ability to reach SNAP-eligible populations, Second Harvest was brought on board as a Basic Food Outreach subcontractor in Eastern Washington by People for People.

These subcontracts align well with Second Harvest’s services:Often, Second Harvest offers SNAP-Ed or Basic Food Outreach alongside Mobile Market free food distributions—strategically targeting high-need communities in rural, underserved counties.

Through its teaching kitchen in Spokane and other community partners, Second Harvest offers free direct education opportunities that help move people from hunger to health and self-sufficiency.Second Harvest also equips partner agencies with information to educate their clients about Basic Food eligibility and the application process.

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Reporting & Billing- Simplified

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Questions for the Audience

When you have a client who is interested in applying for SNAP, who do you refer to? Do you have promotional materials?Do you partner with agencies who do enrollments? Would you be interested in partnering?Who are the populations you are currently serving?

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Other Questions??

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People For People

Liz Snow

lizs@withinreach.org

206-830-7655

WithinReach

Stacy Kellogg

skellogg@pfp.org

509-654-7356

Wanda Smith

wsmith@pfp.org

509-654-7350

Maricruz

Sanchez

maricruzs@withinreach.org

206-830-7656

Benito Sanchez

benitos@withinreach.org

206-830-5167