Hunger Solutions Institute

From farm to table, we’re working to create a resilient and equitable food network. ‼️ Registration valid through 11/01. #FeedingChange Alabama Arise, Feeding Alabama, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, ALABAMA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION INC, Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network, Alabama Department of Public Health

🚨 Countdown Alert! 🚨 Don’t miss out! Registration closes tomorrow at 3 PM. ⏰ Make sure to secure your spot before it’s too late! 🏃♂️💨 #FeedingChange Alabama Arise, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, ALABAMA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION INC, Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network, Feeding Alabama

Excited to announce our upcoming plenary panel exploring Alabama’s food system, from farm to table! 🚜🍽️ This insightful discussion will highlight the crucial roles of producers, processors, and retailers, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive food chain for boosting local economies and ensuring food security. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage with key players in our food system! 📅 Date: W 11/06 🕒 Time: 12:00PM 📍 Location: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel ‼️Registration for Feeding Change CLOSES on Thursday, 10/31! Janie Clay DrPH, MSPH, RD, Jimmy Wright Alabama Arise, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, ALABAMA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION INC, Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network, Feeding Alabama #FeedingChange

UFWH leaders this is a great opportunity!

Yesterday we participated in the Showcase for Undergraduate Research Opportunities. This was a chance for students to learn more about research taking place at HSI and how they can get involved! We are proud to engage students from undergrads to postdocs in impactful work that connect with their area of study or interest.

Professor Veena Chattaraman brings her creativity and scientific expertise to research focused on consumer and health technologies. She aims to reduce older adults’ barriers to using AI and improve rural communities’ access to health and nutrition information through AI-powered technologies. She is collaborating with the Hunger Solutions Institute to identify rural retailers that could be partners across Alabama. The Institute provides economic incentives to SNAP eligible consumers through its Nutrition Incentive Program. Chattaraman hopes to amplify these economic incentives by implementing information nudges through a novel, store-based digital channel. “We want to be able to design messages in a way that matches consumers’ health goals, so they are more likely to take action on them,” she said. “We also want to leverage the power of generative AI in exploring how rural grocery retailers can use this resource-efficient technology to promote healthier choices in their stores.” To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gf6CnZgR

HSI is at the Global Produce and Floral Show this week! We’re excited to learn from experts in the industry about the current science, needs, and opportunities to connect more households with fresh fruits and vegetables. Fun fact: The fruits and veggies left over from the conference and expo will be donated to the Atlanta community food bank. They’re expecting 10+ tractor-trailer truckloads of produce that will help feed thousands of families in the area!

USDA recently announced $1.2 billion to support local food purchases for food banks, schools, and child care facilities. This funding builds on USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which were created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continued investment in local purchasing will allow producers to expand, invest in infrastructure, and solidify new connections that support resilient regional food systems while providing healthy products to food recipients. Learn more from the recent USDA press release. https://lnkd.in/erj4Q8Zk

🌟 Keynote Announcement! 🌟 We are honored to welcome Willie Taylor from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) as our keynote speaker at the “Feeding Change: Nourishing Alabama’s Future” Summit! 📅 Nov. 6-7, 2024 📍 Montgomery, AL aub.ie/feedingchangereg Join us for an inspiring keynote session where Willie Taylor will share insights on the USDA’s initiatives to enhance food security, support local agriculture, and promote nutrition across communities. Learn about the latest policies, programs, and innovations driving positive change in our food systems. Be part of this enlightening session and gain valuable knowledge to help nourish Alabama’s future! 🌾 Feeding Alabama, Alabama Arise, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, ALABAMA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION INC, Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network, Alabama Department of Public Health

🌾 Join Us for an Exciting Breakout Session! 🌾 We’re thrilled to announce a special breakout session at the “Feeding Change: Nourishing Alabama’s Future” Summit! 📅 From Field to Fork: Strengthening Local Supply Chains 📍 Track B: Rural Food Infrastructure 🗓️ Nov. 6-7, 2024 Dive into the critical discussion on enhancing local supply chains, from the farm fields to your dinner table. Discover innovative strategies, share insights, and collaborate with experts dedicated to building a resilient and sustainable food system in Alabama.🌱 #FeedingChange Feeding Alabama, Alabama Arise, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, ALABAMA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION INC, Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network, Alabama Department of Public Health