The Intersection of Food Insecurity and Affordable Housing
OVERVIEW
Organizers | DMARC Food Pantry Network / Polk County Housing Trust Fund
Subjects Covered | Coalition Building, Data Driven Reporting, Equity and Intersectionality within the Food System, Emergency Food Programs, Food Access, Food Banking/Pantry Logistics, Innovation/Technology
Target Audience | People interested in structural and intersectional issues surrounding food insecurity, academics, food pantry folks
SUMMARY
The DMARC Food Pantry Network and Polk County Housing Trust Fund explore the relationship between food insecurity and affordable housing in Polk County, Iowa through data and mapping.
ACTION ITEMS
Collaborate with DMARC and PCHTF on their cooperative work, contact your city officials about issues concerning affordable housing as well as think about how we prioritize development in our community
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
DMARC Food Pantry Network / Polk County Housing Trust Fund | @DMARCunited | @pchtf
Working together to meet basic human needs for the Greater Des Moines community as well as provide strategic leadership, expertise and resources to strengthen communities by expanding affordable housing choices in Polk County.