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Food Security

Author: Adam Barnes

Planning Unit: Livingston County CES

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Plan of Work: Develop community leaders with strong personal and interpersonal skills and stimulate volunteerism.

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Food Security 

Livingston County ANR and 4-H partnered with the Livingston County judge executive, helping hands and several other community entities to participate in the USDA’s excess food giveaway program. We were able to obtain 2,808 boxes of food which totaled $112,179.60 and were able to serve over 2,000 families throughout our community. Just like communities all over the nation, we have seen families throughout our community struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020. This program worked to alleviate food concern through the distribution of meats, dairy and fresh fruits/vegetables. 


This program was an ongoing program, with food supplies being distributed roughly once a month. We were able to promote this event through several media outlets including social media, radio and print. Due to COVID-19 precautions were taken. A drive through line was set up at the Livingston County Extension Fair Barn, with volunteers from Extension, Livingston County High School FFA Chapter, 4-H members, local businesses, our judge executive and several other community entities. Supplies were loaded directly into participants' cars, keeping contact limited. 






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