1. East Central Oregon… Mitchell Ukiah Spray

2. Gilliam Morrow Umatilla Wheeler

3. The Need Exists: Fresh, affordable food is not readily available to many SNAP application/redemption rates are low, especially in Gilliam & Wheeler, especially amongst seniors Local service agency resources are diminishing The Barriers Are Real: Transportation-related issues Social and Physical Isolation Frontier “Pioneer” Spirit Outreach based on Existing efforts: Community Action Program Services – LIEAHP, Regional Food Banking, Meals-on- Wheels… Community Food Assessment (2009-10) SNAP & Needs Assessment (2009-10) And - New Methods & Partnerships are needed… Current Reality

4. SNAP Outreach Capacity-Building … “Each One Reach One”… Partnership Development: PHFO >> Healthy Elders-Healthy Communities; OFB, Extension Service, WIC, Farmers’ Markets.. Material Distribution: senior centers, housing complexes, feed-a-child programs, schools, LIEAHP consultations, pantries, mail Presentations: senior centers, churches, pantries…

5. SNAP Outreach Capacity-Building… … “Each One Reach One”… Actions… Collaborative, ‘incentivized’ activities: cooking classes, food demonstrations, nutrition education activities, SNAP-matching Capacity-Expanded: Cultivate the ‘faith brigades’; develop a “Low-Income Food Group” for on-going support, service delivery, awareness and creative response-ability Build trust and relationships: Be patient; meet them ‘where they are’; ask open-ended questions with an open mind… AND…What Else???