Food insecurity is a persistent issue in the United States and the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the severity of this issue. Our project collaborated with Thrive Support & Advocacy in Worcester, MA to develop a food pantry for their clients with disabilities. We collected demographical data on the population while assessing their needs, connected with nearby food pantries to better understand effective operating procedures, developed precise space and staffing schedules, blueprints, and other deliverables while considering the sponsor’s available space and budget, and created partnerships with campuses, markets, and other organizations. We helped establish the Thrive Food Pantry’s long-term plans to effectively assist individuals living with disabilities in Worcester.

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Creator

• Tonani, Lydia Ellen E.
• Long, Mia
• Feldman, Rachel

Subject

• Innovation
• Health
• Sustainability
• Project-Based Learning
• Inclusion
• Well-Being
• Infrastructure
• Community
• Food
• Culture

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 25686
• E-project-062921-130717

Palavra-chave

• dietary sensitivity
• developmental disabilities
• community program
• food insecurity
• autism spectrum disorders
• food pantry

Advisor

• Roberts, Laura

Year

• 2021

Center

• Worcester Community Project Center (Massachusetts) - IQP

Sponsor

• Thrive Support & Advocacy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 2 - Zero Hunger
• 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Date created

• 2021-06-29

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Última modificação

• 2021-09-29