Community Outreach: Food Insecurity and Hospital Strategic Vision

In this episode, David Gillan discusses community outreach team leaders focused on addressing food insecurity at Augusta Health. They explore initiatives like the food pantry and food pharmacy, detailing how they reach participants through community events, referrals, and partnerships with providers. You'll hear about the challenges of screening for food insecurity and the importance of creating a supportive and respectful environment for participants in addition to the role Sodexo plays in supporting programs like the Food Pharmacy, providing healthy food demonstrations, and collaborating on initiatives such as Meals on Wheels. Our guests offer advice for similar programs, emphasizing the value of community partnerships and diversifying funding sources to make a positive impact on food access and nutrition in the community.