Public Policy
*California State Capitol Museum (n.d.). Capitol Side [photograph]. http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov/
Gator Groceries
Gator Groceries was created as a direct response to provide more resources to SF State students to combat food insecurity. It includes the Associated Students Food Pantry and the Associated Students Food Cupboard.
- Associated Students Food Pantry
- The Associated Students Food Pantry application is free and open to all San Francisco State University Students. In collaboration with the SF-Marin Food Bank, the food pantry provides 6-10 fresh produce items, 1 grain item, and 1 protein item. The Food Pantry is open every Monday during the academic year from 12:30pm-3:00pm and located in the Student Life Events Center (Annex 1). For additional questions please contact: foodpantry@asi.sfsu.edu
- Associated Students Food Cupboard
- The Associated Students Food Cupboard application is free and open to all San Francisco State University Students. Dry goods and snacks, such as canned beans, canned soups, granola bars, trail mix, and fruits cups, are provided. The Food Cupboard is open every Wednesday and Thursday during the academic year at the Pyramid next to Jack Adams Hall Cesar Chavez Student Center from 1pm-7pm. For additional questions please contact: foodpantry@asi.sfsu.edu
CalFresh
CalFresh Assistance
Students at SFSU can utilize CalFresh to help pay for groceries. CalFresh is a part of SNAP (Supplemental Food Assistance Program), which is a federally funded assistance program that helps low-income individuals buy healthy food. The monthly benefits are provided on an EBT card. To learn more about if you qualify and about the application process, click here or you can visit the Health Promotion and Wellness office during drop-in hours located in Village at Centennial Square, Building A, Room 1.
*Updated November 2018
Students at SFSU can utilize CalFresh to help pay for groceries. CalFresh is a part of SNAP (Supplemental Food Assistance Program), which is a federally funded assistance program that helps low-income individuals buy healthy food. The monthly benefits are provided on an EBT card. To learn more about if you qualify and about the application process, click here or you can visit the Health Promotion and Wellness office during drop-in hours located in Village at Centennial Square, Building A, Room 1.
*Updated November 2018
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietetic Practice Group - Public Health/Community Nutrition
The Public Health/Community Nutrition dietetic practice group (DPG) is a group of Academy members who are involved in research, policy, education, program planning and evaluation, and direct care and consultation services in the United States and abroad. Their goal is to serve the public through nutrition, health, and well-being by working in partnership with community leaders, health professionals, and key stakeholders. Click below to learn more about this dietetic practice group and to join.
The Public Health/Community Nutrition dietetic practice group website: https://www.phcnpg.org/
https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/academy-groups/dietetic-practice-groups/public-healthcommunity-nutrition-dpg
*Updated November 2018
The Public Health/Community Nutrition dietetic practice group website: https://www.phcnpg.org/
https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/academy-groups/dietetic-practice-groups/public-healthcommunity-nutrition-dpg
*Updated November 2018
Masters in Public Administration at SFSU
Dietetic Internships that Include Public Policy or Public Health
Comprehensive list of dietetic internships (non-master’s) that have a public health/community nutrition emphasis
California: CSU Sacramento
Emphasis: Advocacy and Public Policy, Disease Management/Health Promotion
Website: http://www.csus.edu/facs/di/
New York: Daemon College
Emphasis: Public Health
This program is a Candidate for Accreditation, please check their website to see updates on their accreditation status.
Website: https://www.daemen.edu/academics/areas-study/dietetic-internship
Pennsylvania: Immaculata University
Emphasis: Cultural Competence and Diversity in Dietetics
Website: http://www.immaculata.edu/academics/departments/nutrition_and_dietetics/Dietetic_Internship
Puerto Rico Department of Health:
Emphasis: Community Nutrition Education
It isn’t public health specifically, but you would be working through the department of health.
Website: http://www.salud.gov.pr/Dept-de-Salud/Pages/Unidades-Operacionales/Internado-de-Diet%C3%A9tica.aspx
California: CSU Sacramento
Emphasis: Advocacy and Public Policy, Disease Management/Health Promotion
Website: http://www.csus.edu/facs/di/
New York: Daemon College
Emphasis: Public Health
This program is a Candidate for Accreditation, please check their website to see updates on their accreditation status.
Website: https://www.daemen.edu/academics/areas-study/dietetic-internship
Pennsylvania: Immaculata University
Emphasis: Cultural Competence and Diversity in Dietetics
Website: http://www.immaculata.edu/academics/departments/nutrition_and_dietetics/Dietetic_Internship
Puerto Rico Department of Health:
Emphasis: Community Nutrition Education
It isn’t public health specifically, but you would be working through the department of health.
Website: http://www.salud.gov.pr/Dept-de-Salud/Pages/Unidades-Operacionales/Internado-de-Diet%C3%A9tica.aspx
Legislative Advocacy
For those of you who missed our January 2018 meeting, here is the presentation from Pat Booth, and handouts from the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics about their stance on public policy issues.
| sfsu_legislative_presentation_pbooth_1.29.18.pdf |
| cand-monitored-legislation-2017-update-oct-15.pdf |
| cand_public_policy_priorities_2017-2018_final.pdf |
News
Need a Plan to Vote?
Have you thought about election day? With election day creeping around the corner it’s time to start thinking about planning your day so that you don’t forget! It can be a frustrating and intimidating time of the year but by preparing questions and researching short descriptions about policy and congress members that representatives are a way to start. Just like other policies, food policy is an important category when voting!
Recently in capitol hill on 10/28/2019, The house passed the Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 which reactivates the older American act program which allows seniors to receive benefits in home-delivered nutrition services that eliminates senior hunger and help combat malnutrition. What the bill essentially will do is increase funding for congregate and home-delivered nutrition services and recognizes the impact that OAA nutrition programs can have on senior malnutrition. The risk of becoming or already malnutrition is increasing among seniors. It’s important to vote yes for programs like the Dignity act among other support programs.
Here is a guideline to help you start!
Questions:
Are you register to vote?
Do you want to vote early?
Do you want to vote by mail?
Do you know where to vote in person on Election day?
How does that impact your voting time?
Will you drive? Take public transportation?
Which transportation are free?
Lyft and Uber are offering free rides to the polls on election day?
Who can I tell or join me on election day?
Do you know enough about the candidates??
Do you know where they stand on food issues?
I know I know it sounds overwhelming but..... start to think about it and read up on latest public policy news on:
https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center
To find in person locations near you
https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place/
Here a quick look at a guide to Food Policy Action Issues
Super helpful and there are many other guides like this on the internet that pertain to other issues.
Check back for updates on guides!
To see a full list of food policy action issues, Visit:
https://foodpolicyaction.org/an-eaters-guide-to-congress/
Your vote counts, we are counting on you!!
Have you thought about election day? With election day creeping around the corner it’s time to start thinking about planning your day so that you don’t forget! It can be a frustrating and intimidating time of the year but by preparing questions and researching short descriptions about policy and congress members that representatives are a way to start. Just like other policies, food policy is an important category when voting!
Recently in capitol hill on 10/28/2019, The house passed the Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 which reactivates the older American act program which allows seniors to receive benefits in home-delivered nutrition services that eliminates senior hunger and help combat malnutrition. What the bill essentially will do is increase funding for congregate and home-delivered nutrition services and recognizes the impact that OAA nutrition programs can have on senior malnutrition. The risk of becoming or already malnutrition is increasing among seniors. It’s important to vote yes for programs like the Dignity act among other support programs.
Here is a guideline to help you start!
Questions:
Are you register to vote?
Do you want to vote early?
Do you want to vote by mail?
Do you know where to vote in person on Election day?
How does that impact your voting time?
Will you drive? Take public transportation?
Which transportation are free?
Lyft and Uber are offering free rides to the polls on election day?
Who can I tell or join me on election day?
Do you know enough about the candidates??
Do you know where they stand on food issues?
I know I know it sounds overwhelming but..... start to think about it and read up on latest public policy news on:
https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center
To find in person locations near you
https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place/
Here a quick look at a guide to Food Policy Action Issues
Super helpful and there are many other guides like this on the internet that pertain to other issues.
Check back for updates on guides!
To see a full list of food policy action issues, Visit:
https://foodpolicyaction.org/an-eaters-guide-to-congress/
Your vote counts, we are counting on you!!
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