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REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK RECEIVES $800,000 GRANT TO HELP COMMUNITIES HARDEST HIT BY TYPE 2 DIABETES
SANTA ROSA, CA. – Nov. 14, 2011 – The Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB), part of the Feeding America network of food banks, today marked World Diabetes Day by announcing an $800,000 grant
Squibb Foundation Pg 30
from Bristol-Myers to help
communities and populations disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes. The grant is part of a $3.1 million com- mitment to Feeding America as part of Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation’s Together on Diabetes: Communities Uniting to Meet America’s Diabetes Challenge®, a five- year, $100 million initiative to improve health outcomes for people living with type 2 diabetes in the United States. “Type 2 diabetes is a sub- stantial health issue in Sonoma County,” said David Goodman, executive director of the Redwood Empire Food Bank. “This grant allows us to distribute diabetes-friendly food boxes,
fresh produce,
and diabetes education mate- rials to clients facing food insecurity who are receiving medical services at several of the clinic and hospital sites throughout rural, suburban, and urban areas of Sonoma County.”
Sonoma County healthcare
partners will identify clients with diabetes who are also food insecure and refer them to the food bank. In turn, REFB will refer food bank clients not receiving primary medical care to the appro- priate healthcare partners. Food boxes and fresh produce will provide clients a steady source of nutritious food and
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serve as an example of the types of food to consume in order to help them manage type 2 diabetes. Along with the non-perishable food and fresh
produce, educational
materials will be provided to encourage and assist clients in the management of their dia- betes through healthy eating.
“Food insecurity and diabe- tes are public health chal- lenges
often Individuals struggling
Sonoma County’s one-of-a kind regional parks. For the first time, you can buy everyone one on your list a Sonoma County Parks membership gift card good for 12 months of day-use parking, admis- sion to festivals, park outings, program discounts and other member benefits. Parks gift cards are available at select local retailers through mid-January
found in the
same vulnerable communi- ties.
to afford a healthy diet can- not manage their diabetes
effectively.” said Michelle Berger Marshall, MS, RD, LDN, Director of Nutrition at Feeding America. “This proj- ect provides a unique oppor- tunity for food banks and their partners to identify and sup- port individuals who face a dual burden of type 2 diabetes and limited resources. With access to appropriate food, these individuals will be better able to follow the recommen- dations of their health care providers and manage their disease.”
and make the perfect present for active families, outdoorsy friends, nature-loving grandparents, stressed-out colleagues and anyone else who will appreciate a gift that nourishes the body and mind.
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