[bioundgrd] FW: Food Security Action Team November 2021 Newsletter

Fri Nov 12 11:31:53 EST 2021

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From: David Warren Randall <drandall at mit.edu<mailto:drandall at mit.edu>>
Subject: Food Security Action Team November 2021 Newsletter
Date: November 12, 2021 at 10:59:46 AM EST

On behalf of the Food Security Action Team (FSAT), we wanted to send you some updates on our efforts to ensure MIT provides a food secure campus for our students. The FSAT builds on the work of the Food Insecurity Solutions Working Group<https://news.mit.edu/2018/food-insecurity-solutions-working-group-releases-findings-recommendations-0321> and aims to have a well-organized and coordinated effort around food security that we implement reliably year after year. Simply put, all students at MIT should have access to the basic resources they need to thrive in our community.

We have designed this newsletter to let you know about the efforts of our team and hope you will share it broadly. Everything we highlight will be concrete resources that are meant to be accessed by those who need them. We hope you, and the communities you serve, find the information helpful. You all play an important role in creating a culture where the wellbeing of our students is prioritized and we want to ensure you have the tools to help.

Thanks for your partnership,
Peter and David

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DAVID RANDALL, PhD | Senior Associate Dean
Student Support and Wellbeing | DSL
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
617.253.4052 | Building 4-110 | DoingWell<http://doingwell.mit.edu/>

Food Security Action Team

November 2021 Newsletter

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A newsletter connecting you to up-to-date food security resources for undergraduate and graduate students, couples, and families. We encourage you all to share these resources broadly and help foster a food secure campus for all MIT students. Thank you in advance!

Social Media / Communications Toolkit

[cid:image001.jpg at 01D7D7B8.E3FE5810]<https://r.pblc.it/c/388205152?method=email&token=2385621FfDMH>

Food Security Social / Communications Toolkit<https://r.pblc.it/c/388205152?method=email&token=2385621FfDMH>
The Food Security Action Team (FSAT) communications subgroup has developed promotional material about campus food access resources. While you are not required to use these images or post on your social media channels, we would appreciate you taking part in broadly sharing these resources to your peers or other communication/social media avenues to help foster a food secure campus for all MIT students.

Access the Toolkit<https://r.pblc.it/c/388205152?method=email&token=2385621FfDMH>

Community Resources

[cid:image002.jpg at 01D7D7B8.E3FE5810]<https://r.pblc.it/c/399641114?method=email&token=2406613UfoI1>

MIT Food & Grocery Map<https://r.pblc.it/c/399641114?method=email&token=2406613UfoI1>
The MIT food and grocery map is a tool meant to showcase a wide-scale of local dining and shopping options. Users should do their own due diligence on determining the best options for them. This map will continue to evolve in response to user feedback and needs.

Explore the Map<https://r.pblc.it/c/399641114?method=email&token=2406613UfoI1>

[cid:image003.jpg at 01D7D7B8.E3FE5810]<https://r.pblc.it/c/375639836?method=email&token=2355390IZ8Jn>

SwipeShare<https://r.pblc.it/c/375639836?method=email&token=2355390IZ8Jn>
SwipeShare is a program that allows students who are on a meal plan to donate their meal swipes to other students struggling with food security.

  *   Undergraduate students who wish to receive donated meal swipes should talk to a Dean in the Student Support Services Office or complete the Meal Request Form.
  *   Individual Graduate students: Request meal swipes to on campus dining halls<https://link.pblc.it/c/375639836?alt_obj=hre&method=email&url=https%3A%2F%2Fengage.mit.edu%2FFoodSecurityActionTeam%2Fsurvey%3Fsurvey_uid%3D5943a59f-1fbc-11ec-9ecd-0afadefa9687>.
  *   Graduate student couples and families: MIT Families Food Grant<https://link.pblc.it/c/375639836?alt_obj=hre&method=email&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcglink.me%2F2cy%2Fs68>.

More About SwipeShare<https://r.pblc.it/c/375639836?method=email&token=2355390IZ8Jn>

[cid:image004.jpg at 01D7D7B8.E3FE5810]<https://r.pblc.it/c/375639832?method=email&token=2355376xMF4A>

Putting food on the table daily with Daily Table | MIT Admissions Blog<https://r.pblc.it/c/375639832?method=email&token=2355376xMF4A>
Daily Table is a nonprofit community grocer dedicated to providing fresh, tasty, convenient and nutritious food to communities most in need at prices everyone can afford. Located in Central Square.

Read More<https://r.pblc.it/c/375639832?method=email&token=2355376xMF4A>

[cid:image005.jpg at 01D7D7B8.E3FE5810]<https://r.pblc.it/c/375639833?method=email&token=23620102DnC.>

Accessing Resources at MIT (ARM) Coalition<https://r.pblc.it/c/375639833?method=email&token=23620102DnC.>
The coalition was commissioned by Vice President and Dean for Student Life Suzy Nelson and Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart in fall of 2017 and aims to connect students with campus resources when they are struggling with financial issues.

Learn More<https://r.pblc.it/c/375639833?method=email&token=23620102DnC.>

Graduate Students, Spouses, & Families

[cid:image006.jpg at 01D7D7B8.E3FE5810]<https://r.pblc.it/c/384706281?method=email&token=23778481-yO3>

Graduate Student Food Resources<https://r.pblc.it/c/384706281?method=email&token=23778481-yO3>
MIT offers resources to individual graduate students and graduate student couples and families  centered around making food options more convenient, accessible, and affordable. To request graduate student food resources, please fill out the webform below.

Webform<https://r.pblc.it/c/384706281?method=email&token=23778481-yO3>

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Emergency Support Fund<https://r.pblc.it/c/387407136?method=email&token=23838156ZqmU>
Resources are available to help students cover unforeseen, essential expenses, or to obtain enough food for regular meals. S3 can help students cover or subsidize urgent costs such as winter clothing or an emergency trip home.

Request Form<https://r.pblc.it/c/387407136?method=email&token=23838156ZqmU>

Late Night Dining<https://r.pblc.it/c/380097003?method=email&token=2367905gfImq>
Hungry? Need food? Late night dining is available in Maseeh Hall and Simmons Hall, Sunday - Thursday during each semester.

Learn More<https://r.pblc.it/c/380097003?method=email&token=2367905gfImq>

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