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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Branch
Community Supper |
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The Branch
Community Supper at
First Baptist Church provides a weekly meal to the poor
and homeless through the cooperation of civic and religious groups and
agencies of the Greater Fall River Area. The program will soon offer
instruction and guided assistance in the preparation of healthy and
nutritious meals to persons who are low income or homeless and who attend
the weekly meal offered at the Church. This program is one of seven
Micro-Grant Programs funded by the 2004
Harvard-Pilgrim Healthcare
Foundation Healthy Fall River grant. |
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Priority Area: | Health Education |
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Priority Sub-Area: |
3, A) Nutrition and diabetes education |
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Goal: |
To increase the number of people who live or work in Fall River (especially those with diabetes and cardiovascular disease issues) who know how to shop for, prepare and consume a nutritious diet. |
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Method(s): |
Teach about healthy foods; look for sales items; share the costs of them, safely handle and freeze as necessary. |
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Timeline: |
Starting 9/1/04, and then continuous |
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Indicators: |
Level of participation. Increased knowledge of nutrition on the part of participants. |
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How citizens can get involved: |
Support the staff and serve as organizers; provide transportation for clients; serve as mentors. Citizens could participate in a training program for outreach volunteers. |
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Contact Information: |
Contact Information: Donna Desrochers, c/o First Baptist Church, 508-672-5381, or ddesroch@bristol.mass.edu. |