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Hosted on September 2nd, 2026, the training was delivered by Jasmine Griffin, MA, LPC, Training Officer, Switchboard; and Aley Kent, Senior Technical Advisor for Food Security and Agriculture, IRC. Webinar Overview Food insecurity can affect many aspects of a newcomer’s well-being, influencing physical health, emotional wellness, family stability, and their ability to succeed at school, work, and in their communities. While many newcomers may […]
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Households may experience food insecurity when access to food is limited, inadequate, or unsafe. Food insecurity affects many families across the United States, including immigrant and refugee households. Collecting reliable data helps community organizations: Understand the needs of the families they serve Design better programs and services Strengthen funding applications Advance advocacy efforts Compare their […]
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Across the United States, food insecurity is rising, and many low-income families, including refugees, asylees, and other Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible populations, are finding it harder to keep nutritious food on the table. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2023, nearly 47 million people, including 7.2 million children, lived in households that […]
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This evidence summary summarizes the state of available evidence regarding the impacts of various intervention types on the level of food insecurity faced by newcomers.
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This resource, adapted from the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants and Migrants (NRC-RIM), is designed to help diverse populations navigate healthy eating on a budget in the United States. Originally created for Afghan newcomers, it now caters to a broader audience, incorporating nutrition education standards from the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) […]
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Hosted on September 12, 2024, the training was delivered by Monica Bhagwan, Director of Curriculum at Leah’s Pantry; Diana Y. Cardenas, Training Specialist at Leah’s Pantry; and, Eunice Rivera, Senior Program Coordinator at Leah’s Pantry. This webinar, featuring speakers from Leah’s Pantry, will teach newcomer service providers about nutrition amid trauma and displacement. Leah’s Pantry […]
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Do you work in refugee resettlement and feel unprepared to discuss basic nutrition with newcomers? This blog post is for you! Developed in partnership with Leah’s Pantry, this post offers guidance to help you confidently talk about food and nutrition without being an expert. You will learn ways to support healthy habits in the U.S. […]
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In Afghan culture, Dastarkhwan refers to the traditional mat or spread where food is placed. Families sit around it to enjoy their meal and time together. The name was selected to represent the beautiful tapestry of food traditions in Afghan culture and to provide a symbol of home, hope, and celebration. This toolkit, developed by […]
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The Afghan Nutrition Guide is a collaborative effort of UW nutritionists, graduate students, and Afghan community members in the Seattle area. The aim of the nutrition guide is to help health providers understand the dietary practices of their Afghan patients. The guide also provides culturally relevant information to inform patients about healthy and nutritional choices […]
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Over the last 40 years, the U.S. has admitted between 22,000 and 230,000 refugees annually. While refugees and immigrants arrive with rich cultural food traditions, many of which are health-promoting, they can erode over time, resulting in diet-related disease rates similar to those of U.S.-born populations. Structural inequalities, transit limitations, and a lack of affordable, […]
