Wellness & Independence through Nutrition
- Extension Region 10 & 15
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Rachel Wall
EMAIL
wallr@iastate.edu
PHONE
319-337-2145
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
3109 Old Highway 218 S
Iowa City, IA 52246
TYPE OF WORK
Government Agency, Educational/School
COUNTIES
Benton
Iowa
Johnson
Jones
Keokuk
Linn
Washington
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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; and complete WIN Program paperwork as
needed.
Organizations can support the mission of the WIN Program by agreeing to
serve as presentation locations. 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.