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DocuSign Envelope ID: EB294A71-C7D1-4EE4-8287-60A6149320D4 <br /> The Food Security Programs serve food insecure households in our community as <br /> well as those who contribute to Chapel Hill-Carrboro as workers. Individuals may <br /> self-refer. Information is also shared widely with other community agencies, <br /> including the Orange County Department of Social Services. We are on the <br /> Community Resources list put together by the Orange County Partnership to End <br /> Homelessness and the Inter-Church Housing Corporation. <br /> g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify <br /> Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) <br /> The Community Services Director has an MSW from LING-Chapei Hill and has <br /> worked at IFC for 23 years. Three Client Services Representatives work with each <br /> other and the volunteers to operate the Food Pantry program on a daily basis. Our <br /> Kitchen Manager has 25+ years of professional food service experience, is ServSafe <br /> certified, and volunteered at the Community Kitchen before he was hired. He and <br /> three part-time assistants provide coverage, manage volunteers serving lunch and <br /> dinner, and receive and process food donations between the hours of gam and 8pm. <br /> Volunteers serve a variety of functions, including meal prep and serving, meal <br /> monitoring, reception, food pick-up, food sorting and stocking, and member <br /> interviewing. Volunteers are screened and placed with the Kitchen or Pantry <br /> programs by our Volunteer Coordinator. Training for positions is hands-on and <br /> includes shadowing staff or seasoned volunteers. <br /> by Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an <br /> implementation timeline. <br /> Activities are ongoing throughout FY19. <br /> iy Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? Haw does funding <br /> this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) <br /> When people don't have enough food or have to choose inexpensive foods with <br /> low-nutritional value, it can seriously impact their health and functioning. Family <br /> members in food-insecure households are also more likely to struggle with <br /> psychological and behavioral health issues, and kids who go hungry are more <br /> likely to have problems in school and social situations (Feeding America, 2018). <br /> Achieving higher goals, including participating fully in the community, becomes <br /> more difficult if not impossible. <br /> The Towns have prioritized fostering a diverse, inclusive community and <br /> addressing challenges that make it difficult for all to live in and be part of Orange <br /> County. IFC helps ensure that basic food needs are met so people can thrive. <br /> Since its founding, IFC has embraced involvement of the entire community as a <br /> means to achieving our goals. Our dependence upon volunteers to staff our <br /> Community Kitchen and Food Pantry not only means that we are able to provide <br /> food security to so many, it also provides opportunities for increased community <br /> engagement and fostering a community based on mutual respect and acceptance. <br /> DO NOT SUBMIT THIS PAGE 1/23/2018 2:06:13 PM Page 33 of 37 <br />