This coalition was initially formed:
as a grassroots initiative responding to a locally identified need

Mission/Purpose
The hunger collaborative of Polk Co. strives to understand the needs of those facing hunger in Polk Co. through communication, education, and networking among service providers and the community.

Description
Members interact primarily for the purpose of exchanging information and communication.

Organizations/Groups Represented
Aging Agencies
CAP agencies
Food pantries
Homeless Shelters
Human services
Public health/WIC staff
Religious organizations

Primary Leadership
Provided by another partner -

Extension's Leadership Role
Not a member

Strategies/Projects/Activities of the Coalition
conducting outreach to connect potential participants to federal nutrition assistance programs (school meals, food stamps)
creating and distributing a resource directory (directing low income residents to sources of assistance) (* primary project)
improving community capacity to address hunger/food insecurity
networking a variety of organizations/individuals working in the area of hunger prevention (* primary project)
networking emergency food providers in the county (* primary project)
promoting/coordinating the Senior or WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
raising awareness of hunger and food insecurity

Funding
This coalition does not have funding for general operations.

Internal Planning
This coalition has not participated in planning and organizational (internal) development activities (such as strategic planning, creating a mission statement, training of members).

Evaluation
This group has not evaluated its functioning.
This group has not evaluated its strategies/projects/activities.

Success Story
Too new.

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