Ten Rivers Food Web established an innovative program that target diabetes patients to support them with healthier food alternatives.
The program received a $7,500 grant by the students of Portland State University's (PSU) Hands-On Philanthropy class. Said program is an expansion of That’s My Farmer SNAP program that provides incentives to those who buy food at local farmers’ markets with their SNAP privileges.
Programs that support the prevention, treatment and cure of diabetes, a disorder in which the pancreas produces too little insulin with the result that the body is unable to adequately metabolize sugar.
Federal Programs Related to - Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, General/Other
Programs that provide information and services that endeavor to improve food resources and to ensure that the basic nutritional needs of the community are met.
Programs that provide information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling and preparation, and shopping skills. Includes programs on dietary choices such as vegetarianism.
Nutrition Education; Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children; WIC; ; Nutrition Assistance Programs; Vegetarianism.
Federal Programs Related to - Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, General/Other
Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote the practice of charitable giving and volunteering or to represent and serve a wide range of philanthropic and charitable institutions.
The Girl Scouts of the USA, with assistance from First Lady Michelle Obama, is launching an unconventional recruitment campaign designed at reversing a decline in participation by girls and adult volunteers.
PSU Philanthropy Class Presents $7,500 Grant to Food Program