1. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. Strong Community Collaborations Can Lead to a Hunger-Free Community

2. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission ProMedica: A Mission-driven, non-profit health care system serving 27 counties in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan Comprised of 11 hospitals and the full care continuum Provides more than 3.3M patient encounters annually More than 14,000 employees 2

3. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission Hunger is a health issue. To improve the health and well-being of our citizens, hospitals and health care systems must collaborate with community organizations for solutions. 3

4. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission Hunger is a health issue for seniors: A majority of people ages 65-75 are not consuming even two-thirds of the nutrients they need to stay healthy Chronic and acute diseases are exacerbated Onset of degenerative diseases accelerates Can lead to overweight and obesity Leads to an unnecessary decrease in quality of life Can lead to non-compliance with treatment plans Increases the cost of health care 4

5. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission Framing hunger as a health issue rather than a poverty issue will help bring hospitals and healthcare organizations to the table. 5

6. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission Successful ProMedica Partnerships: Area Office on Aging Healthy Kids Conversation Map education for participants in Kinship Navigator Program (grandparents raising grandchildren) Topics include: Nutrition education Exercise education Media influences Bullying Goal setting 6

7. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission 7

8. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission 8

9. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission Area Office on Aging, cont’d Healthy Eating in the Real World Conversation Map training for staff and donation of Map Kit Topics include: Shopping on a budget Shopping at less than ideal retailers (i.e.. convenience stores) Nutrition information Available assistance and resources 9

10. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission 10

11. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission Partnership with Food for Thought Sponsorship of free-choice, mobile food pantry Monthly stops at area senior centers Conversation Maps shared during stops Pantry staff will soon be trained to facilitate Conversation Maps 11

12. This is a ProMedica document. You are prohibited from duplicating or otherwise disseminating any of the information contained herein. ProMedica: Your Health, Our Mission Additional details about these and other ProMedica programs can be found in the tool kit on-line www.promedica.org 12