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School-Based Grocery Programs

The Food for Free Program Allows Parents to Shop for Healthy Food

— April 7, 2016 — Social Good
An elementary school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently launched a program called 'Food for Free' that helps ensure low-income families have access to healthy food. While food banks do provide free food to those in need, some low-income families cannot or will not use these services for a variety of different reasons. This initiative brings the food directly to families in need to provide an alternative to food banks.

The Food for Free program is free event held at elementary schools in Cambridge. The program originally grew out of an initiative that involved teachers placing healthy snacks in the backpacks of children in need. Now the program allows parents to take part in the process by allowing them to come in and select healthy food to cook with. Not only does the program ensure that hungry families have access to free food, but it also serves as a social event that brings local families together.

By reducing the stigma associated with free donations, the program provides a better way to make sure fewer low-income families go hungry.
Trend Themes
1. School-based Grocery Programs - Providing school-based grocery programs to low-income families can help ensure access to healthy food and reduce hunger in communities.
2. Direct Food Distribution - Directly bringing food to families in need through programs like Food for Free provides an alternative to traditional food banks and helps to alleviate barriers that prevent low-income families from accessing these services.
3. Community Building Through Food - Combining food distribution with social events can help bring local families together and foster a sense of community among low-income families.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Schools can implement grocery programs to directly address the needs of low-income families and support student well-being and academic success.
2. Food and Beverage - The food industry can participate in school-based grocery programs, providing healthier options and supporting initiatives that address food insecurity in the community.
3. Social Services - Nonprofit organizations and social service agencies can collaborate with schools to implement and expand programs like Food for Free, ensuring equitable access to food and addressing the needs of low-income families.
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