Resource Links
Listed below are some links that will be of help in researching the subjects of hunger and poverty:
FOOD SAFETY:
USDA - check this link for resources regarding food safety.
HUNGER & POVERTY RELIEF:
Alliance to End Hunger - advocacy group regarding the issue of hunger.
Bread for the World - organization focused on international hunger relief efforts.
Children's Defense Fund - advocacy orgazination dedicated to ensuring every child has a healthy start in life.
Feeding America - the national network of foodbanking and the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the U.S.
The FBSCM is a member of Feeding America.
Feinstein Foundation - coordinates the March Through Hunger campaign each March & April.
Food Bank Council of Michigan - links 14 food banks in Michigan with resources. The FBSCM belongs to the Food Bank Council.
Food & Nutrition Program Hotline - operated by Center for Civil Justice, this site contains information on the SNAP (Food Stamp) program and can help you determine eligibility.
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes - a distribution agency of the FBSCM that serves 25+ pantries in Kalamazoo County.
Kids Can Make A Difference - program of World Hunger Year, specificially to help kids engage in the issue of hunger.
One Campaign - initiative to help eliminate AIDS and extreme poverty.
Michigan Food Policy Council - funded in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, this group brings diverse food-related stakeholders together to recommend programs and policies to the Governonr to improve Michigan's food future.
Oxfam-America - dedicated to creating lasting solutions to hunger, poverty and social injustice through long-standing partnerships with poor communities.
Share Our Strength - focuses on domestic and international hunger relief.
World Hunger Year - WHY attacks the root casues of hunger and poverty by promoting effective and innovative community-based solutions which create self-reliance, economic justice and food security.
RESEARCH & STATISTICS:
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities - a non-partisan organization that conducts research on policies effecting low and moderate income households.
Center for Nutrition & Policy Promotion - USDA maintains this link of nutrition, diet, policy information.
Columbia University National Center for Children in Poverty - this group identifies and promotes strategies to reduce young child poverty rate, and to improve life chances of young children living in poverty.
Fast Facts - on any county or state from the U.S. Census 2000.
Federal Statistics - on any county or state from the U.S. Census.
Food Research Action Center - located in Washington, D.C., FRAC tracks national hunger legislation as well as federal anti-hunger programs like SNAP (Food Stamps).
Kids Count Data Book - from the Anne E. Casey Foundation, contains latest stastics on several childhood poverty indicators.
Tufts University - conducts research on the effects of under nutrition on children and their ability to learn and socialize.
U.S. Census 2000 - check out data from the 2000 U.S. Census here!
5-a-day site with all sorts of information on how to promote use of fresh vegetables and fruits.
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
Battle Creek Community Foundation - funds many Battle Creek area non-profit projects.
Greater Kalamazoo United Way - funds non-profits in Kalamazoo. The FBSCM is a member.
HandsOn Battle Creek - formerly Volunteer Center of Battle Creek, coordinates volunteer opportunities, connects people with information and services to build stronger community.
Jackson Community Foundation - serving Jackson County non-profits.
United Way of Barry County - funds non-profits in Barry County. The FBSCM is a member.
United Way of Greater Battle Creek - funds non-profits in Battle Creek area. FBSCM is a member.
United Way of Jackson County - funds non-profits in Jackson area. FBSCM is a member.
United Way of St. Joseph County, MI - funds non-profits in St. Joseph County, MI. The FBSCM is a member.
HUNGER/HUMAN SERVICE INFORMATION:
Michigan League for Human Services - statewide citizens' organization, seeking to improve human services.
Michigan State University Extension Service - MSU Extension is a great resource for agricultural and wide variety of services.
USDA Food Nutrition Program - from the USDA, offers info. on WIC, child nutrition, SNAP (Food Stamps).
FOOD BANK FRIENDS:
Kathy Mattea - Kathy is a long-standing supporter of the FBSCM. She's done several food raisers for us linked to concerts.
Beth Nielsen Chapman - Beth is a friend to the FBSCM. She's done 5 concerts here tied with food raisers.
Dougie MacLean - this world-renown Scottish singer-songwriter has done 3 FBSCM benefit concerts.
Non-Profit Alliance - membership organization dedicated to serving, supporting, strengthening non-profits in Calhoun County.