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  • Stopping scams takes teamwork

    October 12, 2018 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    In cases of exploration and scamming, particularly of senior citizens, Richland County, Ohio has found that teamwork and collaboration between local agencies is key. Those agencies include Adult Protective Service, the Area Agency on Aging, and Police Departments working together to catch exploiters and return money to its rightful owners.

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  • Project Lifesaver aids in locating missing people with Alzheimer's, dementia

    August 02, 2018 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    It's not uncommon for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia or developmental disorders to be reported missing by concerned family members. Thanks to Project Lifesaver, a program that utilizes personal radio transmitters and radio frequency technology, law enforcement agencies are much more efficiently equipped to find the missing individuals.

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  • Congregate meal sites, home-delivered meals are ‘more than just a meal'

    July 23, 2018 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging and their community partners are working together to ensure that eligible senior citizens have an option for their next meal, whether they prefer to have it delivered to their home or to meet at one of many community locations.The program is funded through a mix of local, state, and federal funding and serves more than 60,000 "congregation" meals and almost 300,000 home-delivered ones.

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  • What you can do to help fight food insecurity in Richland Co.

    November 13, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Food insecurity across the heartland can be improved through the many solutions and advice provided in this article. Community gardens, cooking demonstrations, food pantries and food delivery are just a few examples.

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  • SNAP-Ed addresses food insecurity with lessons on healthy eating, living

    November 09, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Food insecurity, obesity, and poor nutrition are all currently major challenges facing many US communities, particularly in the Midwest. SNAP-Ed is helping to tackle all of those issues through a program that teaches food stamp recipients handy tips such as better shopping habits, how to prepare tasty but healthy meals, and ways to stay physically fit.

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  • Community Baby Shower connects families to local organizations, valuable resources

    September 09, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Richland, Ohio

    Ohio news organization, Richland Source, threw a community-wide baby shower to learn more about maternal health and provide expecting parents with resources and information. The community engagement initiative used grant funding and partnered with neighborhood businesses and organizations to throw the event, which was attended by hundreds of people. In addition to being an informational event, the participating journalists wanted to show their community that they’re involved and that they care.

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  • The task: Creating healthier communities with corner store produce

    September 05, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    For many low-income community members, access to healthy food choices can be more challenging than many might think, especially when they lack private transport. Richland Public Health is leveraging the Communities Preventing Chronic Disease grant to help corner stores - which for many neighborhoods, are the only stable location from where to purchase food - to have healthier offerings, especially produce from local farmers, and other counties are taking on the initiative as well.

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  • Food pharmacy a possible solution to combat food insecurity, related health issues

    July 26, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    The ProMedica Toledo Hospital increases access to healthy food for low-income families through a novel kind of pharmacy. Patients receive free produce, recipes, and guidance from a dietician on how to treat and prevent diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure while improving eating habits. The food pharmacy serves over 800 people per month, and patients feel better mentally and physically.

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  • Numerous Richland County entities are battling the local hunger issue

    June 09, 2017 |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Almost 16% of the population in Ohio's Richland County is food insecure. First Call 211, a collaboration between the public library and the Job and Family Services office, is working to inform people about the many food bank services offered as well as expose the gaps in the system.

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  • Greater Cleveland Food Bank: 'Hunger is a symptom of another issue'

    May 26, 2017 |

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    Response Location: United States, Bellville, Ohio

    The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and other food banks across the country, are working to provide more comprehensive services for the food-insecure people they serve; those services include partnering with community organizations to help with employment, health care, and housing.

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