HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) Program Information Problem Statement: We know all people need quality, nutritional food to lead a full, active, healthy life. However, Allen County residents living in communities without nearby grocery stores and/or affordable farm stands face challenges in accessing quality, affordable food and in knowing how to include it in their diet. These residents are also known as food insecure. In Allen County there are 54,110 residents identified as food insecure (15%), with 54% of this population eligible for WIC and SNAP nutritional assistance. Of the 54,110, approximately 21% are children under the age of 18 (feedingamerica.org). According to the IN Chamber of Commerce, Indiana ranks 44 th in obesity in the country. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundations states that the health of a community is driven by environment and zip code. HEAL was created as a jointly-funded collaboration between Parkview Health and the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation to address the above stated issues and improve outcomes in Allen County. Our HEALing Kitchen Program: Our HEALing Kitchen curriculum was designed as a Train-the-Trainer program to help all populations, especially those with limited resources, to prepare healthy and nutritious meals using ingredients that are available to low income populations. The program goals include: 1. Improving educational knowledge in the form of menu planning, healthy recipe preparation, and cooking techniques in an eight-session, instructor-led cooking curriculum. 2. Increasing knowledge of nutritional information through education on fruits and vegetables, buying fresh/local foods, and impact on wellbeing. 3. Assisting participants in adapting a lifestyle that includes an increased daily consumption of highly nutritious fruits and vegetables. In 2016 the goal is to work with the community to offer at least 25 Our HEALing Kitchen classes to those in communities struggling with food insecurities. We hope to train at least 15 community trainers who will present the curriculum in their church, apartment complex, and/or community organization so that we can reach over 150 families struggling with food insecurities. Grants of $500 to $1,000 will be available to help fund the classes.
Our HEALing Kitchen 2016 Program This eight-session cooking and nutrition curriculum offers knowledge and skill-building classes that increase fruit and vegetable selection, preparation, and consumption. Materials are based on science and health research stating that an abundance of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low amounts of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars greatly reduces chronic disease. Additional details on the curriculum are available under Curriculum Overview. The HEAL Program Team will provide the curriculum and will work closely with all programming sites including: Providing a four-hour Train-the-Trainer class. Offering professional coaching and access to a dietician and nutritional counselor to assist the instructor in creating effective classes. Providing the pre- and post-assessments to measure progress. Providing an instructor s manual and participant workbooks. Providing printed recipe cards, as well as on-line access to resource materials and recipes. Funding of between $500 to $1,000 to assist with purchasing food, cooking equipment, and/or limited staffing fees. Providing class participation incentives at $3.00 - $5.00 per student, per class attended, for farm market coupons and/or student-selected kitchen utensils and equipment. Agencies, Churches, and Housing Programs Hosting Our HEALing Kitchen need to have a trusted relationship with individuals and families in low income, food desert areas, and/or in need of help to build a more nutritionally-rich diet. Furthermore, organization agrees to: Appoint a designated person to teach the classes and attend a four-hour training session on the curriculum conducted by HEAL team. Provide clean, safe space to hold cooking classes and create a Family Table experience as part of the curriculum.* Recruit at least eight individuals to participate in the classes, with a commitment of attending at least six sessions, to earn incentive and/or rewards. Attendance must be tracked. Purchase all food and cooking equipment supplies for each class, as detailed in the curriculum. (Funding is available.) Collect data, survey information, and file reports, as agreed upon with HEAL Team. Host a celebration meal that is planned, organized, and prepared by participants for families or community. (Funding is available.) To be awarded a HEAL Grant for Our HEALing Kitchen classes, applicants must fully complete the 2016 grant application in this document. Laura Dwire, HEAL Program Manager, is available to answer any questions or assist with application completion. She can be reached at ldwire@sjchf.org or 260-969- 2001 ext 324. * Family Table is a family sharing a meal together. Research shows that sharing a fun family meal is good for the spirit, brain, and health of all family members.
Grant Application for Our HEALing Kitchen 2016 The purpose of this application is to request funding to help offset the costs of operating an eight-session cooking and nutrition curriculum from the co-sponsors of Our HEALing Kitchen: Parkview Health and the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation. If you need assistance in completing this form, contact Laura Dwire, HEAL Program Manager, at 260-969-2001 ext 324 or ldwire@sjchf.org. 1. Organization Name and Contact Information Organization s Legal Name: Address: Website: Primary Contact Person s Name: Title: Email: Phone: Director or CEO s Name: 2. Proposed Project Please answer each of the following questions: Describe the applicant group and its primary purpose/mission. Describe the group of people whom you d like to reach and how you think they will benefit. At least 50% of the participants should be low-income, struggling with food insecurity, and/or otherwise vulnerable. How many individuals, representing how many families, do you expect to reach? During which weeks do you plan to offer the classes? Day and time? Where do you plan to offer the programming? Provide the name and address of the facility, as well as a description. Explain why your organization is interested in offering this programming, including any other similar programming that you are already offering. Explain who will serve as the trainer, including their name, experience, and relationship with the applicant group.
3. Funding Please use this budget form. Our HEALing Kitchen Budget for: Food stipend at $50 per class x 8 classes $400 Facilitator Compensation at hours at $ hour Facility Costs (rental, other related fees) Misc. Kitchen Cooking Utensils and Equipment* Total Amount Requested (All grants will be capped at $1,000.) *Up to $150.00 may be requested for kitchen utensils needed for the lesson plans: Cutting Board, Knives, Vegetable Peeler, Mixing Bowls, Mixing Spoons, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Salad Spinner, Crockpot, Electric Blender, Large Saute Pan, Wok, Covered Pan or Rice Cooker, Large Stock Pot and Strainer (for blanching). In addition, incentives will be provided by HEAL at $3.00 - $5.00 per student, per class attended, for Market coupons and/or student-selected cooking equipment. 4. Signatures I agree to do the following: Appoint a designated person to teach the classes and attend a four-hour training session on the curriculum conducted by HEAL team. Provide clean, safe space to hold cooking classes and create a Family Table experience as part of the curriculum. Recruit at least eight individuals to participate in the classes, with a commitment of attending at least six sessions, to earn incentive and/or rewards. Attendance must be tracked. Purchase all food and cooking equipment supplies for each class, as detailed in the curriculum. (Funding is available.) Collect data, survey information, and file reports, as agreed upon with HEAL Team. Host a celebration meal that is planned, organized, and prepared by participants for families or community. (Funding is available.) Signature of contact person and Director/CEO Printed Name, Title and Signature of Contact Person Printed Name, Title and Signature of Director/CEO
Sample Grant Application for Our HEALing Kitchen 2016 1. Organization Name and Contact Information Organization s Legal Name: St. Joseph Community Health Foundation Address: 347 West Berry Street, Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Website: www.sjchf.org Primary Contact Person s Name: Laura Dwire Title: HEAL Program Manager Email: ldwire@sjchf.org Phone: 260-969-2001 Ext. 324 Director or CEO s Name: Meg Distler 2. Proposed Project Please answer each of the following questions: Describe the applicant group and its primary purpose/mission. The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, stewards resources to: Respond to community needs with grants; Leverage collaboration with community partners; Engage in transformational initiatives. We serve the poor in body, mind and spirit to achieve quality health and wellness, focusing on the community of Allen County, Indiana and may respond to needs among other underserved populations. Describe the group of people whom you d like to reach and how you think they will benefit. At least 50% of the participants should be low-income, struggling with food insecurity, and/or otherwise vulnerable. Our class will be offered to low income seniors and those with disabilities living in a federally subsidized apartment community. As this complex is located in a designated food desert, access to and consumption of fresh produce is limited. Through the class incentives we hope to provide access to fresh produce, and through the education we hope to increase intake of healthy foods. How many individuals, representing how many families, do you expect to reach? 10-12 individuals are expected to attend. During which weeks do you plan to offer the classes? Day and time? The second and fourth week of the month, on Tuesdays, from 11:00-1:00, starting 6/14/16 and ending by 8/9/16. Where do you plan to offer the programming? Provide the name and address of the facility, as well as a description. We will use the ABC Facility at 123 Main Street, Fort Wayne. The facility has a clubhouse that has a full kitchen with supplies for the residents, including stove, oven, and dishwasher. It is also a designated nutrition site. Explain why your organization is interested in offering this programming, including any other similar programming that you are already offering. According to the National Institute on Aging, a diet high in nutrients and low in saturated fats and sugar can
reduce the risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, and certain cancers in seniors. Teaching our residents to cook nutritious meals with fresh produce will assist with overall health in our community. Explain who will serve as the trainer, including their name, experience, and relationship with the applicant group. Our trainer is a resident of the community and is a retired cook, with over 25 years experience in the food industry. She loves to cook and socialize and is a natural to facilitate this class for us. 3. Funding Please use this budget form. Our HEALing Kitchen Budget for: Food stipend at $50 per class x 8 classes $400 Facilitator Compensation at _24_ hours at $_10_ hour $240 Facility Costs (rental, other related fees) cleaning charge $70 Misc. Kitchen Cooking Utensils and Equipment* $90 Total Amount Requested (All grants will be capped at $1,000.) $800 * We will need to purchase a salad spinner ($15), crock pot ($25), blender ($30), and miscellaneous supplies. 4. Signatures I agree to do the following: Appoint a designated person to teach the classes and attend a four-hour training session on the curriculum conducted by HEAL team. Provide clean, safe space to hold cooking classes and create a Family Table experience as part of the curriculum. Recruit at least eight individuals to participate in the classes, with a commitment of attending at least six sessions, to earn incentive and/or rewards. Attendance must be tracked. Purchase all food and cooking equipment supplies for each class, as detailed in the curriculum. (Funding provided by the grant.) Collect data, survey information, and file reports, as agreed upon with HEAL Team. Host a celebration meal that is planned, organized, and prepared by participants for families or community. (Funding provided by the grant.) Signature of contact person and Director/CEO Printed Name, Title and Signature of Contact Person Printed Name, Title and Signature of Director/CEO