1. 2013 Idaho Rural Partnership, Board of Directors Kathy Gardner, Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force

2.  ‘envision that in a state as abundant as Idaho, there be food security for all Idahoans and work to put public and private resources into action to improve food security for all Idahoans.’  Statewide non-profit organization—20 members

3.  University of Idaho Extension Nutrition  Idaho Assoc. of Area Agencies on Aging  Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture  Blaine County Hunger Coalition  Nez Perce Tribe  Idaho Foodbank  Idaho WIC Program  Catholic Charities of Idaho  Idaho State Dept. of Education  AARP-Idaho  Community Council of Idaho  Idaho Interfaith Roundtable against Hunger

4.  Not direct service—not emergency food  Policy and program interventions  Examples:  Idaho Grocery Tax Credit  Biennial Summits on Hunger and Food Security  Idaho Farmers’ Market Association  SFMNP and Idaho’s Tax Code  Cultivate Idaho—growing strong local food systems

5.  From ‘hunger relief’ to ‘food security’  Beyond emergency food solutions to:  Local and regional food systems  Economic development  Community support  Civic engagement

6.  Community interest and readiness  Core community group  Community assessment: data and interviews  Community FEAST  ‘Next Steps’ implementation

7.  Core Group : mayor, commissioner, chamber of commerce, local rancher, senior center, school district, emergency food, extension, community action  Community Assessment  Community FEAST  ‘Next steps’ and implementation 1. Transportation 2. Resources 3. Regional Food Hub 4. Grant proposal Idaho Dept. of Commerce

9. Moving the Initiative forward…  The ‘Network’ will guide evaluation and replication in Idaho  On-line, interactive replication toolkit @ www.idahohunger.orgwww.idahohunger.org  Complementary to IRP Community Reviews  Next community?

10.  2012 Summit on Idaho Hunger and Food Security  5 rural communities in 2 years  Collaboration  IRP input on replication

11. Thanks for giving us time to share about Cultivate Idaho Contact: Kathy Gardner, Director Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force (208) 447-8218 kdgardner@cableone.net www.idahohunger.org