Community Food Security - read the Hunger Commission's food access study and download free food access study materials including curriculum for nutrition education workshops.

Long Range Recommendations (continued)

Organize a Residential Buying Club

No residential buying club specific to a neighborhood presently exists.

Residential Buying Club

Organize a residential buying club where residents can buy food in bulk through wholesalers. Under an organized forum, possibly through neighborhood associations, residents could buy in bulk from a food store that sells in bulk directly from the wholesaler. From there they could distribute the items per order to families and individuals. Residential buying clubs may be difficult to organize if neighborhood associations are not willing to take a leadership role in keeping the club active. The organization would also have to be fairly cohesive to collaborate on money handling issues. A residential buying club would allow residents to "take matters in to their own hands." Buying goods at wholesale price would significantly lower the price of items.

SHARE

Work with SHARE in reviewing all aspects of the program such as scheduling and outreach, to increasing participation at the three sites that exist within the neighborhoods. SHARE is a national organization that offers the same benefits as a residential buying club. SHARE costs $15/month and two hours of volunteer work in return for $30 value of food. There are designated times to sign up in the beginning of the month and to pick up the food at the end of the month. Currently there are three SHARE sites in the North Sacramento/ Del Paso Heights area. All are located at emergency food sites. Unfortunately, many participants commented that they did not participate due to the distribution schedules of the program. SHARE is an available resource that with a little outreach could be very beneficial for many families living in Del Paso Heights and North Sacramento.

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