Transportation Coordination Network Presented by Krista Garofalo Treasure Coast Food Bank

 Established in July 2011  Tasked with developing a comprehensive plan to end hunger on the Treasure Coast  Local coalitions: Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties

 To serve as a community-wide forum for discussing food and hunger issues,  To foster coordination between sectors in the food system and myriad hunger fighters,  To evaluate and produce recommended policies that will lead to a hunger free Treasure Coast, and  To recommend programs and services that address local hunger needs.

Coalition Priorities  Resource Assessment  Transportation & Logistics  Gardening & Nutrition Education  Promotion of Food Assistance Services

The Transportation Coordination Network (TCN) provides safe, dependable, affordable and courteous transit service that will help bridge transportation gaps within the community.

 TCN comprises social service agencies and coordinated contractors that have forged a local partnership.  Assist county residents with physical, developmental or economic challenges that have limited access to services within the county.  Coordination contractors will by transporting residents to meal sites, jobs or other services.  TCN offers transportation to and from local destinations outside the local transit operator hours, including evenings and weekends.

 Medical appointments  Nutritional needs  Groceries  Work / Employment training  College  Shopping  Recreational  Support Group(s)  Other

 Agricultural and Labor Program Inc.  ARC of St. Lucie County  Area Agency on Aging  Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County  Coalition for Independent Living Solutions  Council on Aging of St. Lucie County  Division of Blind Services  Division of Vocational Rehab  Early Learning Coalition  Gulfstream Goodwill  Helping People Succeed  Lake forest Place (Assisted Living)  Mustard Seed Ministries  Sarah’s Kitchen  St. Lucie County  Treasure Coast Food Bank  United for Families  Workforce Solutions

Arbor Care Transportation Services Nativity Group Home, Inc. Elite Charter Services LLC Divine Hands of Care, Inc. ARC of St. Lucie County

 Train Travel Trainers (video created)  Establish Volunteer Driver Program  Establish Transit Database/Voucher System (Monitoring, tracking and reporting)  Increase Transportation Partners  Identify Grants opportunities for transportation funding  Expand effort on the Treasure Coast

 ARC of St. Lucie County currently transporting individuals i.e.:  Disabled and low income individuals to:  Job-Training, Employment Sites  Dependents of low income to childcare  Transport college students to local state college using grant funds

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