Food insecurity in the United States is a result of poverty, low wages, and racist social and economic arrangements that leave people without the means to adequately feed themselves.
TAKE ACTION: Oppose cuts to school meals and to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Learn more about why we need to protect school meals and SNAP by visiting the Food Research Action Center.
Remind all of your elected representatives of the importance of protecting these programs! Use this link to provide your representatives with a reminder of how many people in their districts are impacted by these programs.
Write or call you senators – Thom Tillis and Ted Budd.
Want to be a part of Durham’s Food Security Network? Want to work with other community members to help create a Durham food system that is resilient and sustainable for all people of Durham? Join the Durham County Food Security listserv.
If you are interested in helping to address the fact that some Durham residents have limited access to healthy culturally appropriate food and opportunities for safe physical activity, consider joining The Partnership for a Healthy Durham’s PANFA (physical activity, nutrition and food access) committee. Learn more…
Advocating for Seniors
The older adult low-income population wishing to remain independent as they age, or without family support, are limited to subsidized housing. They must stretch their budget, sometimes sacrificing adequate nutrition to make ends meet. End Hunger Durham is aware of 18 such locations, 7 of which are operated by Durham Housing Authority.
The buildings are generally neglected, left without adequate maintenance, understaffed, and sometimes plagued with pests and rodents. Some are in high crime areas, They are minimally landscaped and absent of color and décor.
Many policy changes are needed to address the array of injustices that lead to tarnished golden years for our older population. For the near term, there are improvements in access to SNAP and higher funding that could help them afford healthy food.
We join with residents to engage Durham Housing Authority. EHD works with Legal Aid of Durham to address situations of housing disrepair and neglect. We also engage with Durham Housing Authority to help residents receive just attention to the needs of their communities.