FTB Quick Facts
How many counties does FTB serve?
10
True or False
Most people who visit a food bank only need food.
False
an urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good quality fresh food
food desert
Where do neighbors receive wrap-around services at Feeding Tampa Bay?
The Neighborhood (or the Entryway)
Where do volunteers stock shelves and assist shoppers?
the market
What is the name of Feeding Tampa Bay's new facility?
Causeway Center
Generally speaking, in order to qualify for SNAP, one must have an income below __________.
The Federal Poverty level
What is the TGH initiative aimed to be a model for the nation in preventative health and wellness.
TampaWell
What is the name of the bill that determines SNAP and other important benefits?
The Farm Bill
How old do you need to be to serve at the Neighbor Services - Entryway Greeter shifts?
18 years old
If someone would like to get involved with FTB, they can offer their ___, ____, and or ____.
time, treasure, and voice
The ____ defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life
USDA
The community garden we visited was home to a food pharmacy, which is part of what program at Feeding Tampa Bay?
Food Rx
What does TEFAP stand for?
The Emergency Food Assistance Program
When sorting at the warehouse, what four things do you want to look at before putting a food item in it's proper category?
Is the product open and exposed to the air?
Is the product damaged beyond being able to be used?
Is the product expired? Feeding America regulates “expiration extension dates” for a variety of products.
Does the product have a nutrition & ingredients label?
In the areas we serve, 1 in ___ adults and 1 in ___ children are considered food insecure.
1 in 6 & 1 in 4
What does Lorena Hardwick focus on at Feeding Tampa Bay?
Advocacy
This team's job is to teach all about diet, cooking, and shopping tips! We have them in all of our counties.
Nutrition Educators
True or False: In order to advocate for a cause, you need personal experience being affected by the issues.
False
How many volunteers do we need monthly to operate?
About 5,000!
What government agency helped Feeding Tampa Bay hire 16 Nutrition Educators?
Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed
The three chronic diseases that qualify someone to take part in the food pharmacy are what?
Hypertension
Diabetes
Obesity
Finish the saying: Feeding Tampa Bay aims to provide food for ____, _____, and ________.
today, tomorrow, a lifetime
What are the days of the year that Trinity Cafe is closed?
Trick question! Trinity is open 365 days a year.