Food Equity Flashcards
Why are Rural and remote communities at risk of food inequality?
- Limited education (knowledge on storing, cooking, nutritious food)
- Lacking facility like refrigerator (higher costs and maintenance), affecting food safety
- Hard to transport grocery shopping from cities (no transport, too expensive)
- Shelf food in rural communities are unhealthy and often costly
Why is the aged group at risk of food inequality?
- Can’t physically access food
- Weak teeth
- Unable to cook
- Less mobility
- Digestion issues
- No money
- Loss of appetite
Why is the homeless at risk of facing food inequality?
- Find it hard to find places to buy or get food
- No money to buy healthy food
- No cooking facilities
- Disconnected, isolated from services that could help
- Relies on unhealthy food that is cheaper
What are some service in Australia for the aged?
Meals on wheels
Community dining programs
Nursing homes
Home health care services
What is food bank Australia?
- only one certified as a member of The Global Food banking network
- Works with grocery industry, manufacturers, farmers, wholesalers to source food for donations
- Also work with people to help with transportation
- 2400 charity partners and 2000 schools use their food in their relief programs
- Provides more than 70% for food relief organisations nationwide
What is OzHarvests’ mission, activity and how do you access?
Mission
- Nourish out country by rescuing surplus food and distributing it to those in need (reduce food waste, improving food security, educating people)
Activity
- Gets surplus (leftover) food from supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and events
- They then distribute it to charities and agencies that support vulnerable Australians
- They also run education programs to raise awareness about food waste and sustainability
Access
- Charities and agencies and register with OzHarvest to receive food donations
What are the roles of organisations and agencies?
Emergency relief
Psychological and social support
Financial assistance
Education
