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13 <br /> Orange County Funded Programs Related to Food Insecurity <br /> Ms. Heger walked through the different programs that Orange County funds related to food <br /> insecurity. Descriptions only include parts of their work related to food insecurity. <br /> Meals on Wheels Chapel Hill - Carrboro <br /> Mission: Chapel Hill/Carrboro Meals on Wheels nourishes the bodies and spirits of the <br /> homebound with a balanced meal and the human connection they need to help them live <br /> independently. Volunteers deliver a hot meal to the home every weekday. Resources <br /> and referral services as needed <br /> Goals & Services: <br /> 1. Provide affordable, nutritious and flavorful meals to the homebound individuals in the <br /> community. <br /> 2. Reduce isolation, support independence and enhance the quality of life of our <br /> recipients. <br /> 3. Engage families and community in partnerships that benefit both the volunteers and <br /> recipients. <br /> Farmer Foodshare <br /> Mission: Farmer Foodshare connects people who grow food with people who need food <br /> in ways that are economically sustainable and socially just. We believe that everyone <br /> has a right to healthy, fresh food and that farmers deserve to make a fair wage— a <br /> system where everyone wins. <br /> Goals & Services: The Donation Station Program improves the health and nutrition of <br /> residents in need by collecting fresh, local food gleaned from farmers' markets and/or <br /> purchased from those farmers with funds donated by market shopper. Each farmers' <br /> market is paired with a recipient agency of their choice. The fresh food is delivered the <br /> day it is donated. The DSP and Community Foodshare Site projects are based on <br /> requests from the participants of our partner organizations themselves. Includes: mobile <br /> market, cooking classes and nutrition education. <br /> Orange Congregations in Mission <br /> Mission: To minister to the urgent needs of citizens of northern Orange County through <br /> the volunteer efforts of diverse congregations and individuals inspired by faith in God, <br /> and to enhance self-sufficiency and awareness of community resources. <br /> Goals & Services: The Samaritan Relief Ministry provides groceries and additional <br /> services to individuals and families. The Meals on Wheels Program provides a <br /> nourishing, home delivered lunch, 5 days/week to homebound residents. A volunteer <br /> network maintains consistent contact with the most fragile members of this community, <br /> as well as promoting well-being <br /> Orange County Rural Alliance <br /> Mission: OCRA is part of a community-based alliance that is building awareness of the <br /> needs of rural seniors and supports them with what they need to age in place with <br /> independence and dignity. OCRA helps with access to county services, safe homes, <br /> nutritious food and friendly human contact. OCRA delivers hot meals to rural seniors in <br /> underserved areas <br /> Goals & Services: Today more than 250 seniors are visited or contacted weekly. During <br /> visits volunteers noticed unmet needs such as empty food pantries and the need for <br /> minor home repairs (accessibility problems and the need for ramps, grab bars, etc.). <br /> OCRA now provides meals similar to a Meals on Wheels program. <br />