Johnson County Hunger Taskforce
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Lynette Jacoby
EMAIL
ljacoby@co.johnson.ia.us
The Johnson County Hunger Taskforce is a coalition of local
governments and nonprofit service providers dedicated to alleviating
hunger through research, collaboration and targeted action. The taskforce
grew out of a conference in 2014, and is charged with presenting research
and recommendations to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and
helping implement a hunger action plan.
The taskforce consists of three subcommittees:
PHONE
319-356-6090 Food Access - working to make sure that everyone in Johnson
County has access to adequate, safe and nutritious food throughout
the year
OFFICE ADDRESS 855 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 202 B
Iowa City, IA 52240 Healthy Food - working to increase the availability of healthy,
nutritious, and locally-grown food options in Johnson County
Collaboration - facilitating networking and partnerships to take
advantage of synergies and reduce duplication of efforts
TYPE OF WORK
Government Agency, Community Based
HOW TO HELP
COUNTIES
Johnson
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Individuals and groups can support the Johnson County Hunger Taskforce
by attending meetings, joining subcommittees, and helping implement the
forthcoming hunger action plan. To learn more or become involved,
contact Ms. Lynette Jacoby at 319-356-6090 or ljacoby@co.johnson.ia.us.