Community Needs Assessment for North Philadelphia Pennsylvania

ISSUE AREA - NUTRITION
Will addressing this issue eliminate poverty or stabilize a family to help them
move out of poverty?
What does the information gathered and plans reviewed tell us about the community?
• Are eligible children who receive access to meals during the school year
receiving meals during the summer?
• Why would persons be utilizing the food banks on a regular basis?
• Is food accessible? (grocery stores, farmers markets)
• What type of food is accessible?
• Does transportation needs affect access to food?
What would be some of the root causes of the problems identified by the data? What assets does
the community have in this issue area?
Are vacant lots available for development of community gardens? Is there a
community kitchen available for training of food preparation and cooking
classes?
Do individuals want to start their own businesses related to food and food products?
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