Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

The goal of the Wellness and Independence through Nutrition Program (WIN), formerly known as the Food Assistance Outreach Project, is to reduce hunger in underserved mid-life and older Iowans, age 50 years and older, who are eligible for but not yet enrolled in the food assistance program. 

ISU Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Specialists and County Staff in select areas recruit and train WIN Program Volunteer Educators to reach out to various populations to promote awareness of how food assistance can improve nutrition and quality of life for adults age 50+ and to increase awareness of budget-friendly nutrition practices for mid-life and older adults.

How to Help:

Individuals can support the mission of the WIN Program by serving as volunteer educators. WIN Program Volunteer Educators are asked to attend a training session (up to 2 hours) that talks about the program and how to conduct the presentations; contact prospective presentation locations serving adults age 50+ years to schedule presentations; conduct WIN Program presentations; and complete WIN Program paperwork as needed.

Organizations can support the mission of the WIN Program by agreeing to serve as presentation locations. Individuals and organizations interested in learning more and supporting the mission of the WIN Programs are encouraged to contact the WIN Coordinator closest to them.

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