Wellness & Independence through Nutrition
- Des Moines County
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Patricia Steiner
EMAIL
psteiner@iastate.edu
PHONE
319-394-9433
The goal of the Wellness and Independence through Nutrition
Program (WIN), formerly known as the Food Assistance Outreach Project,
is to reduce hunger in underserved mid-life and older Iowans, age 50
years and older, who are eligible for but not yet enrolled in the food
assistance program.
ISU Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Specialists and County
Staff in select areas recruit and train WIN Program Volunteer Educators to
reach out to various populations to promote awareness of how food
assistance can improve nutrition and quality of life for adults age 50+ and
to increase awareness of budget-friendly nutrition practices for mid-life and
older adults.
OFFICE ADDRESS
102 W Main Street
Mediapolis, IA 52637
TYPE OF WORK
Government Agency, Educational/School
COUNTIES
Des Moines
HOW TO HELP
Individuals can support the mission of the WIN Program by serving as
volunteer educators. WIN Program Volunteer Educators are asked to
attend a training session (up to 2 hours) that talks about the program and
how to conduct the presentations; contact prospective presentation
locations serving adults age 50+ years to schedule presentations; conduct
WIN Program presentations (includes in-person presentations, attending
display boards, distributing WIN Guides, and facilitating WIN DVD
viewing); and complete WIN Program paperwork as needed.
Organizations can support the mission of the WIN Program by agreeing to
serve as presentation locations, distribute WIN Guides, or host a
display. Individuals and organizations interested in learning more and
supporting the mission of the WIN Programs are encouraged to contact
the WIN Coordinator closest to them.
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