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4D Hunger Awareness - Cottage Grove Sentinel November 22, 2017 FOOD for Lane County Programs and Services FOOD for Lane County’s hunger relief efforts are focused on providing food assistance and increasing self-suffi ciency for our neighbors living on lim- ited resources. Our mission of alleviating hunger by creating access to food is accomplished with tremendous support from our community and through a variety of innovative programs. We continually work to develop programs and services that respond to the unique needs of special populations, and we work to ensure that these ser- vices are delivered with respect and compassion. The entire food banking system is built on partnerships and collaboration. While FOOD for Lane County administers many of its own programs, we rely on our network of approved part- ner agencies to distribute the majority of the food we collect. All FFLC Partner Agencies are their own, independent, non-profi t or religious orga- nization. Most are staffed by volunteers and are great places to work and volunteer in direct service. Food Boxes & Meals FOOD for Lane County pro- vides food to 30 emergency food pantries. Most of the over 8 million pounds of food we distribute annually is distribut- ed in food boxes by emergency food pantries. These pantries provide a variety of fresh and shelf-stable groceries to low-in- come families and individuals. Getting a food box A food box is a three- to fi ve- day supply of nutritionally balanced groceries. Individuals and households can get up to 16 food boxes a year. • See if you meet the USDA’s eligibility requirements. • If you have a permanent residence, you will be asked for proof of address, such as a utility bill with your name on it. • If you do not have proof of address or you are without a permanent residence, you can still get food. • You do not need to supply identifi cation, a Social Security number or proof of income to get food. • You can still get a monthly food box even if you are receiving other benefi ts, such as food stamps or WIC. Find your local pantry Emergency food pantries are open different days and times. You will be assigned to the pantry in your area on the map. To fi nd your pantry, call 541-343-2822 Helping children get the nutrition they need by Katie Courtesy of Food For Lane County During the school year, Jennifer works in the kitchen at Harrison Elementary in Cottage Grove. This summer she also worked for FOOD for Lane County as a Summer Food Program site supervisor, serving free lunches to children and teens. When Jennifer was younger she needed our Summer Food lunches. “My mom was a single parent and worked two jobs. She worked really hard, but it was still a struggle to put food on the table. During the summer I was responsible for taking care of my brother. We used the FOOD for Lane County free lunch program every day that we could. We relied on that program. I don’t know what we would have done without it.” Our Summer Food Program is one way we are helping children get the nutrition they need during the summer when they are at higher risk of hunger. Too many chil- dren live in low-income working families struggling to make ends meet. More than one in four (25.3%) Lane County children live in food insecure households, and more than half (53.4%) of all Lane County children qualify for free lunches during the school year. Jennifer sees childhood hunger at school and is helping to make a difference. “I know a lot of kids only get one meal a day. That’s a scary thing to think about. With this program I can reach a lot more people, and that makes me very happy. I enjoy being involved in something that’s worthwhile. It makes me feel really good about life. Jennifer loves being a mom. It’s the most important job she has. “I hope my kids can be successful and happy in their life. I hope they don’t have to struggle like I did. I will go without a meal before my kids go without. I’ll make sure they have something to eat because that’s what you do as a mom. That’s what you do as a parent.” Nutrition Education Courtesy of Food for Lane County FOOD for Lane County’s Nutrition Education Program provides nutrition education, basic cooking skills and tips on how to stretch limited food budgets to income-eligible audiences throughout Lane County. We currently have two education programs: Cooking Matters and Cooking Matters at the Store. Cooking Matters Cooking Matters is a cooking-based nutrition education program. • Learn how to prepare healthy, tasty meals on a limited budget • Practice fundamental lessons including knife skills, reading ingredient labels and cutting up a whole chicken. • Learn how to make a healthy meal for a family of four on a $10 budget At the end of each lesson, participants take home ingredients to practice preparing the recipe taught that day. Classes are taught by volunteers and administered by FOOD for Lane County in partnership with Oregon Food Bank and with the support of Share Our Strength. Cooking Matters at the Store Cooking Matters at the Store meets adults at the grocery store for a learning experience that teachesparticipants how to make posi- tive changes to their food shopping habits. Topics include: • Reading and understanding nutrition fact labels and unit pricing • Choosing healthy food from every section of the grocery store • Other ways to stretch a food budget without minimizing quality If you are interested in scheduling classes or volunteering for the Nutrition Education Program, contact FFLC Nutrition Education Program Coordinator Dana Baxter or call (541) 343-2822 Ext. 356. Turkey Tacos Recipe by: Chef John Haddock Serving Size Serves 8, 2 tacos per serving Ingredients 1 medium carrot, small sweet potato, or small zucchini ¼ medium head lettuce 2 large tomatoes 7 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 (15½-ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans Non-stick cooking spray 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 (15½-ounce) can chopped or crushed tomatoes, no salt added 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 16 taco shells Materials Box grater Can opener Colander Cutting board Large skillet Measuring spoons Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Instructions 1. Rinse, peel, and grate carrot, sweet potato, or zucchini (if using zucchini, grate but do not peel). Squeeze dry with paper towels. 2. Rinse and shred lettuce. Rinse, core, and chop tomatoes. 3. Grate cheese. 4. In a colander, drain and rinse beans. 5. Coat a large skillet with non- stick cooking spray. Heat over medium high heat. Add turkey and brown. 6. Add grated veggies, beans, canned tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well. 7. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. 8. Add 2 Tablespoons cooked meat mixture to each taco shell. Top each with 1 Tablespoon grated cheese, 1 Tablespoon shredded lettuce, and 1 Table- spoon fresh tomatoes. S entinel Mr. K’s Lock & Key Auto • Residental • Business Serving Cottage Grove, Creswell, Elkton, Lorane, & surrounding areas. Knife Sharpening - (541) 953-9315 (541) 767-0159 • 1443 E. Madison • C.G. CCB#131872 Chef's Notes • Top tacos with any of your fa- vorite veggies, hot sauce, salsa, low-fat sour cream, or low-fat plain yogurt. • Use any type of cooked beans you like. • Make soft tacos using corn or whole wheat tortillas. Or, serve over brown rice or Confetti Pepper Cornbread. • For more heat, add minced hot peppers to sauce in step 6. 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