Our Food Security and Nutritional Assistance project, at FTPF, is designed to aid low-income families, especially women, in accessing nutritious food, understanding dietary health, and developing sustainable food solutions. By focusing on education in nutrition and culinary skills, we provide the tools needed to break generational cycles of food insecurity. This initiative also fosters financial literacy and entrepreneurship related to food businesses. Funded by the California Wellness Foundation, this project's evaluation reported that 85% of the 50 women we served improved their family's nutritional habits, 4 food-related small businesses were launched, and 75% successfully managed their food budgets over a 12-year period.
Feed the poor launched its operations in January 2018 in the City of Hayward, in response to the pressing need to address food insecurity in the Bay Area. TFCF recognized the impact that the regional crisis was having, particularly on women struggling to provide for their families after incarceration. Numerous letters from women transitioning back to the community highlighted the urgent need for our presence. Since opening, Brighter Futures has successfully facilitated food security for numerous families, including a notable instance where a 4-year-old girl and her mother, separated for 11 months, were reunited and supported with consistent, nutritious food supplies. Looking ahead, we aim to expand our impact by developing another community-focused project like the Phoenix Square, which will include more facilities dedicated to sustainable food distribution and nutritional education programs
United in purpose, we transform meals into milestones for those in need. Together, let's fill plates and hearts, ensuring no one faces the day uncertain of their next meal.
