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County food-security coalition seeks funding for SNAP navigator, double-up produce and 'food-as-medicine' programs
Summary
A Purdue Extension food-security coordinator briefed the council on rising food insecurity in Kosciusko County and sought Health First funding for local programs including a SNAP navigator, a double-up farmers-market program, food-as-medicine classes and a county protein roundup.
A representative of the Kosciusko County Food Security Coalition told the council the county has seen a rise in food insecurity and asked the county to support a set of locally focused programs funded through Health First and other local grants.
Carolyn Arnett of Purdue Extension, introduced as the food-security coalition coordinator, presented county data showing food insecurity rates rising from about 9 percent in 2021 to 12.9…
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