Resources
Hunger Organizations Links
www.feedingamerica.org
This official site of Feeding America, the umbrella organization for food banks across the nation.
Hunger and Poverty Data Links
www.hungerinamerica.org
Feeding America's site for more information on the methodology and national, state, and local findings of Hunger in America 2010.
www.census.gov
The government site with local, state, and national statistics from the 2010 census. Go to "State and county quick facts on the right hand side for the quick facts on your county.
Advocacy Links
www.frac.org
The Food Research and Action Center site with information on food insecurity and federal food programs
Food Safety and Nutrition Information
www.nutrition.gov
A good resource for food facts, food safety, federal food assistance, and research on federal government websites.
www.eatright.org
The American Dietetic Association provides useful information about nutrition and health.
www.foodallergy.org
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network works to raise public awareness, to provide advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies an anaphylaxis.
www.fda.gov:80
The Food and Drug Administration protects public health by ensuring that products, such as food and prescribed drugs, are safe, wholesome and sanitary for use.
www.foodhandler.org
Visit Food Handler for a full range of training, consulting services, and educational tools about food safety.
Community Partner Agency Links
www.cfcrochester.org/osp/
Catholic Family Center Office of Social Policy and Research through the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester.
www.churchwomen.org
Church Women United brings Christian women together for spiritual nourishment and faith based advocacy. Including: Prison Ministries, food pantries, tutoring & child care, and job skills training.
www.empirejustice.org
Empire Justice protects and strengthens the legal rights of people in New York State who are poor, disabled or disenfranchised through: systems change advocacy, training and support to other advocates and organizations, and high quality direct civil legal representation.
www.plccare.org
Pediatric Links with the Community in partnership with child advocacy resident education at University of Rochester Medical Center.
www.cce.cornell.edu
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) promotes community partnerships to improve the lives of people in their community. Visit this site to learn more about their program initiatives.
Other Links of Interest
www.state.ny.us
Visit this official site to learn more about New York State's government offices, current public issues, and available resources for New York State Residents.
www.usda.gov
The USDA website is a good resource to research a variety of federal services and programs.
www.foodsecurity.org
Community Food Security Coalition is dedicated to building strong, sustainable, local and regional food systems that ensure access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for all people at all times.
www.hhs.gov
The United States Department of Health is the largest grant-making agency in the federal government. Visit this site to find out what programs and resources are available.
www.venisondonation.org
Using the Venison Donation Coalition website, hunters can use the "processor locator" to find meat processors close to where they live or hunt. The site also provides a full overview of the Venison Donation Program and how it operates.
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