Food & Health Systems: Access, Policy, and Civic Engagement
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FOCUS hosted a hybrid public forum on food access, health system partnership, and civic advocacy at the Food Bank of Central New York during Hunger Action Month. Panelists from the Food Bank and Upstate University Hospital explored the deep connection between food insecurity and chronic disease, the innovative programs bringing food directly into healthcare settings and rural communities, and the significant federal policy changes that are already reshaping how food assistance reaches families across the region. The conversation made clear that food access is not a charity issue; it is a public health issue, a civic issue, and one that community members can and should be engaged with, especially now. FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. is a nonpartisan organization. The views and opinions expressed by panelists at FOCUS Forums are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of FOCUS or its sponsors.
